The Word On The Street

This episode takes you through Matthew 1-2 using the easy to listen to CEV Bible. Discover what Matthew thought was important to include when recounting the events that happened over 2000 years ago that we celebrate every year at Christmas time. Discover more about how Anna helps kids conquer anxiety in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au  For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: MATTHEW 1:1 Jesus Christ came from the family of King David and also from the family of Abraham.  MATTHEW 1:18-25 This is how Jesus Christ was born. A young woman named Mary was engaged to Joseph from King David's family. But before they were married, she learned that she was going to have a baby by God's Holy Spirit. Joseph was a good man and did not want to embarrass Mary in front of everyone. So he decided to quietly call off the wedding. While Joseph was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, the baby that Mary will have is from the Holy Spirit. Go ahead and marry her.  Then after her baby is born, name him Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.” So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said,  “A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.” After Joseph woke up, he and Mary were soon married, just as the Lord's angel had told him to do. But they did not sleep together before her baby was born. Then Joseph named him Jesus. MATTHEW 2 When Jesus was born in the village of Bethlehem in Judea, Herod was king. During this time some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem and said, “Where is the child born to be king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard about this, he was worried, and so was everyone else in Jerusalem. Herod brought together the chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses and asked them, “Where will the Messiah be born?” They told him, “He will be born in Bethlehem, just as the prophet wrote, ‘Bethlehem in the land    of Judea,you are very important    among the towns of Judea.From your town    will come a leader,who will be like a shepherd    for my people Israel.' ” Herod secretly called in the wise men and asked them when they had first seen the star. He told them, “Go to Bethlehem and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, let me know. I also want to go and worship him.” The wise men listened to what the king said and then left. And the star they had seen in the east went on ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. They were thrilled and excited to see the star. When the men went into the house and saw the child with Mary, his mother, they knelt down and worshiped him. They took out their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh and gave them to him. Later they were warned in a dream not to return to Herod, and they went back home by another road. After the wise men had gone, an angel from the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Hurry and take the child and his mother to Egypt! Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is looking for the child and wants to kill him.” That night, Joseph got up and took his wife and the child to Egypt,  where they stayed until Herod died. So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said, “I called my son out of Egypt.” When Herod found out that the wise men from the east had tricked him, he was very angry. He gave orders for his men to kill all the boys who lived in or near Bethlehem and were two years old and younger. This was based on what he had learned from the wise men. So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet Jeremiah had said, “In Ramah a voice was heard    crying and weeping loudly.Rachel was mourning    for her children,and she refusedto be comforted,    because they were dead.” After King Herod died, an angel from the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph while he was still in Egypt. The angel said, “Get up and take the child and his mother back to Israel. The people who wanted to kill him are now dead.” Joseph got up and left with them for Israel. But when he heard that Herod's son Archelaus was now ruler of Judea, he was afraid to go there. Then in a dream he was told to go to Galilee,  and they went to live there in the town of Nazareth. So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said, “He will be called a Nazarene.”

God designed anxiety to protect us from danger, but what happens when our anxiety is triggered when there is no danger? Tune in to this episode to find out! Discover more about how Anna helps kids conquer anxiety in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au  For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

Hate is a passionate feeling and not in the good way. It often feels heavy in our guts and takes it's toll on us. Learn a life changing tip on how to remove your hate in this episode - you will be amazed at how simple and effective it really is! Check out Anna's work as a Calm Kids Life Coach, where she helps kids conquer their anxiety in in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:44 “My dear friends, we must love each other. Love comes from God, and when we love each other, it shows we have been given new life. We are now God's children, and we know him. God is love, and anyone who doesn't love others has never known him. God showed his love for us when he sent his only Son into the world to give us life. Real love isn't our love for God, but his love for us. God sent his Son to be the sacrifice by which our sins are forgiven. Dear friends, since God loved us this much, we must love each other.” 1 John 4:7-11 Not quoted in the episode, but so very relevant (and should be if there was time!) is this verse: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8-9

This episode focuses on the biblical concept of contentment, and includes topics such as material possessions and desires for more. There are so many ideas brought up in this episode for you to ponder with your child and to continue discussing together. As an NLP practitioner, Anna uses simple imagery, sounds and feelings to help children rewire their thoughts, beliefs and values to be more in line with their desires. If your child is constantly asking for more, not appreciating what they do have or what they are currently doing, why not try a coaching session with Anna? The first session where you can plan a strategy is 100% free. Check out her website and book in your free strategy session here: annaware.com.au Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode:"You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing." Psalm 145:16 "Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts." 1 Corinthians 14:1 "What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted." Proverbs 10:24 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21 "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6 "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'" Hebrews 13:5

Tune in to hear a short message on why we do not need to feel hopeless, apathy or despair as Christians and what we can do to combat those feelings. Check out Anna's work as a Calm Kids Life Coach, where she helps kids conquer their anxiety in in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: “Meaningless! Meaningless!”  says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” - Ecclesiastes 1:1 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." – Colossians 3:23 "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord." – Romans 12:11

Check out Anna's work as a Calm Kids Life Coach, where she helps kids conquer their anxiety in in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: In your anger, do not sin. Ephesians 4:26 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?” Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty's hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual. Daniel 3:13-19

This episode is the perfect length of a short car ride and addresses the big emotion we all experience that can hinder our lives if it gets out of control - FEAR. Some call it worry, scared feelings or a lack of courage or confidence, but whatever you call it, make sure you have some helpful strategies to deal with it when it popped into your life. Tune in to hear what the bible says about fear, how to manage the symptoms as they arise, and how Calm Kids Coach Anna Ware can rewire the mind so that the habit of feeling fear can disappear forever as an issue in your life. Discover more about how Anna helps kids conquer anxiety in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au  Find out about the calming power of essential oils: https://annaware.com.au/doterra/ Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here is the bible verse quoted in today's episode: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God." Isaiah 41:10

Discover more about how Anna helps kids conquer anxiety in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au  For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9

Take a look at Anna's Calm Kids Life Coach website for helping kids conquer anxiety in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au  For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Genesis 1:27 "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." Psalm 34:5 "Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame." Psalm 139:13-14 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

Check out Anna's Calm Kids Life Coaching business website for helping kids conquer anxiety in less than 30 days: annaware.com.au For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: 2 Timothy 1:7, "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” Proverbs 25:28, "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control."

For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here is the bible verse quoted in today's episode: 2 Corinthians 9:7-8, “Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give. God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.”

For all other episodes and more, check out our website at ⁠thewordonthestreetpodcast.com⁠ Follow Anna on her Facebook Page ⁠here⁠ Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group ⁠here⁠ Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram ⁠here⁠ Click ⁠here to leave a review⁠ on Apple Podcasts Here is the bible verse quoted in today's episode: Romand 12:1: “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”

For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Matthew 28:19 ‘Jesus came to them and said: “Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples.”' Hebrews 12:1-2 “So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us. We must keep our eyes on Jesus.”

For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here is the bible verse quoted in today's episode: Colossians 4:2-6, “Never give up praying. And when you pray, keep alert and be thankful. Be sure to pray that God will make a way for us to spread his message and explain the mystery about Christ, even though I am in jail for doing this. Please pray that I will make the message as clear as possible. When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time. Be pleasant and hold their interest when you speak the message. Choose your words carefully and be ready to give answers to anyone who asks questions.”

For all other episodes and more, check out our website at ⁠thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page ⁠here⁠ Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group ⁠here⁠ Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram ⁠here⁠ Click ⁠here to leave a review ⁠on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Never stop praying.”

For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here is the bible verse quoted in today's episode: Philippians 2:7-8, “Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. Care about them as much as you care about yourselves and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought."

For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: 1 Peter 1:16, “I am the holy God, and you must be holy too.” Philippians 2:3-5, “Live in harmony by showing love for each other. Be united in what you think, as if you were only one person. Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. Care about them as much as you care about yourselves and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought.” 

For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here is the bible verse quoted in today's episode: John 13:34-35, “But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other, just as I have loved you. If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples.”

Discover in this episode why Christians value the Bible so much! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Hebrews 4:12-13, "God's word is alive and powerful! It is sharper than any double-edged sword. His word can cut through our spirits and souls and through our joints and marrow, until it discovers the desires and thoughts of our hearts. Nothing is hidden from God! He sees through everything, and we will have to tell him the truth.” 2 Timothy 3:16 “Everything in the Scriptures is God Breathed. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.”

Christians believe there are a number of Biblical truths that are well worth committing to memory. These are truths that we believe are of great importance and are useful in helping us to live the Christian life well. We call these the Christian Values. Our prayer is that we will all hold these truths in our hearts, treasure them, commit them to our memories and do our best to live by them every day.  This series will be focused on teaching these values in every episode. Our goal is that you may learn about them in the hopes that you may come to value these things as we do.

In this episode you will discover a type of love that is so much more than all the others! AGAPE (pronounced: Uh-GAH-pay) is God's love for humankind - perfect, unconditional, sacrificial, pure, selfless and heroic. It is not about feelings but about actions. We are called to love like that too. The Bible Verses in this episode: JOHN 3:16 “God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die. MATTHEW 22:36-39, “Teacher, what is the most important commandment in the Law?” Jesus answered: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. This is the first and most important commandment.  The second most important commandment is like this one. And it is, “Love others as much as you love yourself.” All the Law of Moses and the Books of the Prophets are based on these two commandments.” For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts

This is the perfect episode for your family to listen in the car together on a short trip! This episode is about the Greek word PHILIA (pronounced FILL-ee-uh) which is a strong friendship/intimate love, personal, dear, care, compassion, affection. The Bible verse today is: JOHN 13:35 “If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples.”  For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts

This episode is perfect for a quick car trip with the kids and explains love that is talked about by Paul in Romans called STORGE (pronounced: STOR-jay) στοργή Today's Bible Verse: ROMANS 12:10, “Love each other as brothers and sisters.” As family. Parents and their child. Between siblings. Grandparents. Natural affection due to being related. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Love is the key theme that runs throughout the whole Bible, but does love in Biblical times mean the same as the term love today? Tune in to find out! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: JOHN 3:16 “God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die.” The 4 types of love in Ancient Greek that appear in the Bible: EROS Pronounced: AIR-ohs - romantic love - 1 COR 7:5 There isn't much in the bible about this and what is there is not relevant for this podcast! So let's move on! STORGE Pronounced: STOR-jay - familial love - ROMANS 12:10, “Love each other as brothers and sisters.” As family. Parents and their child. Between siblings. Grandparents. Natural affection due to being related. With God as our heavenly Father, people who believe in Jesus are family. Not like family, actual family! PHILIA Pronounced: FILL-ee-uh - strong friendship/intimate love, personal, dear, care, compassion, affection - JOHN 13:35 “If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples.” AGAPE Pronounced: Uh-GAH-pay - God's love for humankind. Perfect, unconditional, sacrificial, pure. Selfless. Heroic. It is not about feelings but about actions. JOHN 3:16 “God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die.”

There are many versions of the events of the nativity recorded in picture books, in movies and most accurately in the Bible. Today's episode contains the story of Jesus according to Luke. This is the final episode of The Word On The Street for 2023. Don't forget to subscribe so that you may be notified when new episodes arrive to mark the beginning of Season 5. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts The bible passage from today's episode can be found at Luke 1-2. Today's Questions: How can we fix our eyes on Jesus this Christmas? How can we help those we know around us to fix their eyes on Jesus this Christmas? What is a Christmas tradition that you might like to start and do every December that can help you to focus on Jesus?

Jesus lived in Heaven with God before coming to earth. What was coming to earth like? Humbling for sure, and not just because he was born to ordinary parents, placed in a manger and visited by lowly shepherds. It was humbling because he lost his high status! But did he think it was worth it? Tune in to find out! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode:Bible Passage: Philippians 2:5-11 Christ was truly God. But he did not try to remain    equal with God. Instead he gave up everything    and became a slave, when he became    like one of us. Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died    on a cross. Then God gave Christ    the highest place and honored his name    above all others. So at the name of Jesus    everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth,    and under the earth. And to the glory    of God the Father everyone will openly agree,    “Jesus Christ is Lord!” Today's Questions: How has today's episode changed the way you see the nativity story of Jesus' birth? Does Jesus' humility, when he gave up his high position in heaven, spur you on to be more humble and how? 

Presents can satisfy us for a short time (days, months or maybe even a few years) but Jesus can give us a deep satisfaction that lasts for eternity! Tune into this episode to hear about Paul's life and how he achieved this contentment. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Philippians 4:4  “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Always be gentle with others. The Lord will soon be here. Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything.” Bible Passage: Hebrews 13:5 Don't fall in love with money. Be satisfied with what you have.  Bible Passage: 1 Timothy 6:7-8 We didn't bring anything into this world, and we won't take anything with us when we leave. So we should be satisfied just to have food and clothes. Bible Passage: Ecclesiastes 6:9 It's better to enjoy what we have than to always want something else, because that makes no more sense than chasing the wind.  Bible Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 I have worked harder and have been put in jail more times. I have been beaten with whips more and have been in danger of death more often. Five times my own people gave me 39 lashes with a whip. Three times the Romans beat me with a big stick, and once my enemies stoned me. I have been shipwrecked three times, and I even had to spend a night and a day in the sea. During my many travels, I have been in danger from rivers, robbers, my own people, and foreigners. My life has been in danger in cities, in deserts, at sea, and with people who only pretended to be the Lord's followers. I have worked and struggled and spent many sleepless nights. I have gone hungry and thirsty and often had nothing to eat. I have been cold from not having enough clothes to keep me warm. Besides everything else, each day I am burdened down, worrying about all the churches. Bible Passage: Philippians 4:11-13 I am not complaining about having too little. I have learned to be satisfied with whatever I have. I know what it is to be poor or to have plenty, and I have lived under all kinds of conditions. I know what it means to be full or to be hungry, to have too much or too little. Christ gives me the strength to face anything. Today's Questions: Imagine you were Paul and put in jail. How would you feel? Do you think you might sing praises in the cell, or do you think you might do something else? What do you think you need to do in order to feel complete peaceful happiness?

In this episode Anna chats about how what you focus your thoughts on is the direction you end up going in life, so make sure you take charge of your thoughts and focus on things God wants you to focus on. What is that? Tune in to this episode to find out! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Bible Passage: Colossians 3:1-2 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

You might have heard the advice, don't worry, be happy. This comes from the Bible, but we are to have a better, deeper happiness that is centred in the Lord! How can we ditch the worries and be happy? Tune in to this episode to find out! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Always be gentle with others. The Lord will soon be here. Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel. Bible Passage: Philippians 3:1 My brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Today's Questions: What are some things that you worry about now and what are some things that might worry you in the future? Pray together now, asking God to take away all your worries on him.

Completing a goal like a running race for a prize is just like living life with a faith in Jesus - you've got to make sure you finish with your faith in order to get the prize of heaven. In this episode, be encouraged to keep on going, to not quit or give up so that you succeed in getting to the finishing line of heaven! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Philippians 3:12-14 I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize. My friends, I don't feel I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead. I run toward the goal, so I can win the prize of being called to heaven. This is the prize God offers because of what Christ Jesus has done. Bible Passage: Luke 23:39-43 One of the criminals hanging there also insulted Jesus by saying, “Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and save us!” But the other criminal told the first one off, “Don't you fear God? Aren't you getting the same punishment as this man? We got what was coming to us, but he didn't do anything wrong.” Then he said to Jesus, “Remember me when you come into power!” Jesus replied, “I promise that today you will be with me in paradise.” Bible Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us. We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne! So keep your mind on Jesus, who put up with many insults from sinners. Then you won't get discouraged and give up. Today's Questions: Do you find it hard or easy to keep your mind on Jesus? Why? What things can we do to keep our eyes on Jesus more?

Getting excited about our skills, our achievements or our possessions is a thing we all do, but is it good to? This episode challenges this norm and encourages you to boast in Jesus instead! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Philippians 3:3-8 But we serve God by his Spirit, and we can boast in Christ Jesus. We don't brag about what we have done, although I could. Others may brag about themselves, but I have more reason to brag than anyone else. I was circumcised when I was eight days old, and I am from the nation of Israel and the tribe of Benjamin. I am a true Hebrew. As a Pharisee, I strictly obeyed the Law of Moses. And I was so eager I even made trouble for the church. I did everything the Law demands in order to please God. But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless. Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as garbage. Bible Passage: Ephesians 2:8-9 You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better than we deserve. This is God's gift to you, and not anything you have done on your own. It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about.  Today's Questions: Do you have a skill or achievement that God has given you that you might be guilty of bragging about? What is a sentence that you could say that would be bragging in Christ Jesus?

Christians are called to be different, but in a good way, and to shine like stars in the dark world. Tune into this episode to get encouraged to keep on being different for Jesus! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Philippians 2:15b-16 You live among people who are crooked and evil, but you must not do anything they can say is wrong. Try to shine as stars in the world, as you hold firmly to the message that gives life. Then on the day when Christ returns, I can take pride in you. I can also know that my work and efforts were not useless. Today's Questions: What is it that you might do to show God that you are shining like a star in the world for him? What things might make it hard to shine like stars?

In this episode we dive into the first chapter of Philippians where Paul encourages his readers to continue helping him in the work of spreading the good news. What a fantastic goal for anyone who follows Jesus! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at ⁠thewordonthestreetpodcast.com ⁠ Follow Anna on her Facebook Page ⁠here⁠ Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group ⁠here⁠ Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram ⁠here⁠ Click ⁠here to leave a review ⁠on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Philippians 1:3-7 Every time I think of you, I thank my God. And whenever I mention you in my prayers, it makes me happy. This is because you have taken part with me in spreading the good news from the first day you heard about it. God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns. Bible Passage: Philippians 1:17-21 Some are preaching about Christ because they are jealous and envious of us. Others are preaching because they want to help. They love Christ and know I am here to defend the good news about him. But the ones who are jealous of us are not sincere. They just want to cause trouble for me while I am in jail. But that doesn't matter. All that matters is that people are telling about Christ, whether they are sincere or not. This is what makes me glad. I will keep on being glad, because I know that your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Christ Jesus will keep me safe. I honestly expect and hope I will never do anything to be ashamed of. Whether I live or die, I always want to be as brave as I am now and bring honor to Christ. If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more. Today's Questions: Why might a Christian have spreading the gospel as one of their goals in life? If you had a friend who asked, “What you have to believe if you want to be a Christian?” what would you say? And if you want to, do a role play now, taking turns to be the friend.

Mark wrote his gospel so that he could share about who Jesus is. All the stories so far have given us clues but now, in this episode, we can hear Jesus explain who he is very clearly, and he also explains all about what he is going to do. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Psalm 110:1-2 The Lord said to my Lord,    “Sit at my right side, until I make your enemies    into a footstool for you.” The Lord will let your power    reach out from Zion, and you will rule    over your enemies. Bible Passage: Isaiah 53:4-5 He suffered and endured     great pain for us, but we thought his suffering     was punishment from God. He was wounded and crushed     because of our sins; by taking our punishment,     he made us completely well. Bible Passage: Mark 8:27-33 Jesus and his disciples went to the villages near the town of Caesarea Philippi. As they were walking along, he asked them, “What do people say about me?” The disciples answered, “Some say you are John the Baptist or maybe Elijah. Others say you are one of the prophets.” Then Jesus asked, “But who do you say I am?” “You are the Messiah!” Peter replied. Jesus warned the disciples not to tell anyone about him. Today's Questions: Do you remember what the 2 parts of the Messiah are and how do you think they go together? The suffering servant and the Mighty Warrior (or conquering king) are 2 ways to describe Jesus. What other words would you use to describe Jesus? If you were one of the disciples and you heard Jesus tell you all about how he was going to die, would you believe him or would you think he was lying and then be surprised when it actually happened?

Jesus healed people, performed amazing miracles and told wonderful stories, but he sometimes spoke plainly and told of new things that no one had heard before. Some people loved the new teaching but others didn't. Find out more about the controversial things Jesus said in this episode! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Mark 7:1-23 Some Pharisees and several teachers of the Law of Moses from Jerusalem came and gathered around Jesus. They noticed that some of his disciples ate without first washing their hands. The Pharisees and many others obey the teachings of their ancestors. They always wash their hands in the proper way before eating. None of them will eat anything they buy in the market until it is washed. They also follow a lot of other teachings, such as washing cups, pitchers, and bowls. The Pharisees and teachers asked Jesus, “Why don't your disciples obey what our ancestors taught us to do? Why do they eat without washing their hands?” Jesus replied: You are nothing but show-offs! The prophet Isaiah was right when he wrote that God had said, “All of you praise me    with your words, but you never really    think about me. It is useless for you    to worship me, when you teach rules    made up by humans.” You disobey God's commands in order to obey what humans have taught. You are good at rejecting God's commands so that you can follow your own teachings! Didn't Moses command you to respect your father and mother? Didn't he tell you to put to death all who curse their parents? But you let people get by without helping their parents when they should. You let them say that what they own has been offered to God.You won't let those people help their parents. And you ignore God's commands in order to follow your own teaching. You do a lot of other things just as bad. Jesus called the crowd together again and said, “Pay attention and try to understand what I mean. The food that you put into your mouth doesn't make you unclean and unfit to worship God. The bad words that come out of your mouth are what make you unclean.” After Jesus and his disciples had left the crowd and gone into the house, they asked him what these sayings meant. He answered, “Don't you know what I am talking about by now? You surely know that the food you put into your mouth cannot make you unclean. It doesn't go into your heart, but into your stomach, and then out of your body.” By saying this, Jesus meant that all foods were fit to eat. Then Jesus said: What comes from your heart is what makes you unclean. Out of your heart come evil thoughts, vulgar deeds, stealing, murder, unfaithfulness in marriage, greed, meanness, deceit, indecency, envy, insults, pride, and foolishness. All of these come from your heart, and they are what make you unfit to worship God. Today's Questions: What unclean things do you remember from Jesus list? Was there anything that you think might be in your heart that you want to get out? If there was a list of good things in your heart, what might be in that list? Does doing good things get us eternal life with God? If not, what does?

The disciples saw the crowds being fed but when Jesus showed his power over creation, they were awestruck and fearful. What did Jesus do? He calmed the wind and waves and he walked on the water! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: 1 Kings 16:33 Ahab did more to make the Lord God of Israel angry than any king of Israel before him. Bible Passage: 1 Kings 17:1 One day Elijah went to King Ahab and said, “I'm a servant of the living Lord, the God of Israel. And I swear in his name that it won't rain until I say so. There won't even be any dew on the ground.” Bible Passage: 1 Kings 18:1  For three years no rain fell in Samaria, and there was almost nothing to eat anywhere. The Lord said to Elijah, “Go and meet with King Ahab. I will soon make it rain.” So Elijah went to see Ahab.  Bible Passage: Mark 4:35-41 That evening, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let's cross to the east side.” So they left the crowd, and his disciples started across the lake with him in the boat. Some other boats followed along. Suddenly a storm struck the lake. Waves started splashing into the boat, and it was about to sink. Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep. His disciples woke him and said, “Teacher, don't you care that we're about to drown?” Jesus got up and ordered the wind and the waves to be quiet. The wind stopped, and everything was calm. Jesus asked his disciples, “Why were you afraid? Don't you have any faith?” Now they were more afraid than ever and said to each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” Bible Passage: Mark 6:45-52 At once, Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and start back across to Bethsaida. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away. Then he told them goodbye and went up on the side of a mountain to pray. Later in the evening he was still there by himself, and the boat was somewhere in the middle of the lake. He could see that the disciples were struggling hard, because they were rowing against the wind. Not long before morning, Jesus came toward them. He was walking on the water and was about to pass the boat. When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought he was a ghost, and they started screaming. All of them saw him and were terrified. But at this same time he said, “Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid.” He then got into the boat with them, and the wind died down. The disciples were completely confused. Their minds were closed, and they could not understand the true meaning of the loaves of bread. Today's Questions: Why do you think God chooses to make it a drought sometimes - make it so that it doesn't rain for ages? How do you feel knowing that God can control the weather? Is it a comfort to you or is it scary? Explain your answer. Do you have faith that Jesus can do these amazing things even though you haven't seen it like the disciples did?

Jesus has power over so many things, including creation. This is what enables him to be able to feed ginormous crowds with only a small amount of bread and fish (and I'm not convinced he even needed those!) Not just once, but twice! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Mark 6:30-44 After the apostles returned to Jesus, they told him everything they had done and taught. But so many people were coming and going that Jesus and the apostles did not even have a chance to eat. Then Jesus said, “Let's go to a place where we can be alone and get some rest.” They left in a boat for a place where they could be alone. But many people saw them leave and figured out where they were going. So people from every town ran on ahead and got there first. When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw the large crowd that was like sheep without a shepherd. He felt sorry for the people and started teaching them many things. That evening the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This place is like a desert, and it's already late. Let the crowds leave, so they can go to the farms and villages near here and buy something to eat.” Jesus replied, “You give them something to eat.” But they asked him, “Don't you know it would take almost a year's wages to buy all of these people something to eat?” Then Jesus said, “How much bread do you have? Go and see!” They found out and answered, “We have five small loaves of bread and two fish.” Jesus told his disciples to tell the people to sit down on the green grass. They sat down in groups of 100 and groups of 50. Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish. He looked up toward heaven and blessed the food. Then he broke the bread and handed it to his disciples to give to the people. He also divided the two fish, so everyone could have some. After everyone had eaten all they wanted, Jesus' disciples picked up twelve large baskets of leftover bread and fish. There were 5,000 men who ate the food. Bible Passage: Mark 8:1-9 One day another large crowd gathered around Jesus. They had not brought along anything to eat. So Jesus called his disciples together and said, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been with me for three days, and they don't have anything to eat. Some of them live a long way from here. If I send them away hungry, they might faint on their way home.” The disciples said, “This place is like a desert. Where can we find enough food to feed such a crowd?” Jesus asked them how much food they had. They replied, “Seven small loaves of bread.” After Jesus told the crowd to sit down, he took the seven loaves and gave thanks. He then broke the loaves and handed them to his disciples, who passed them out to the crowd. They also had a few little fish, and after Jesus had blessed these, he told the disciples to pass them around. The crowd of about 4,000 people ate all they wanted, and the leftovers filled seven large baskets. Bible Passage: John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the one    who is called the Word. The Word was with God    and was truly God. From the very beginning    the Word was with God. And with this Word,    God created all things. Nothing was made    without the Word. Today's Questions: How do you think Jesus making the bread and fish actually happened? Why do you think Jesus made more fish and bread than he needed to? Why did the disciples, the second time there was a hungry crowd, not ask Jesus to feed them again, knowing that he could?

If you could have a superpower, what might it be and what would you use it for? In this episode we can see that Jesus has all the superpowers, including power over life and death, and he uses them to benefit others! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Mark 5:21-24, 36-43 Once again Jesus got into the boat and crossed Lake Galilee. Then as he stood on the shore, a large crowd gathered around him. The person in charge of the synagogue was also there. His name was Jairus, and when he saw Jesus, he went over to him. He knelt at Jesus' feet and started begging him for help. He said, “My little daughter is about to die! Please come and touch her, so she will get well and live.” Jesus went with Jairus. Many people followed along and kept crowding around… While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from Jairus' home and said, “Your daughter has died! Why bother the teacher anymore?” Jesus heard what they said, and he said to Jairus, “Don't worry. Just have faith!” Jesus did not let anyone go with him except Peter and the two brothers, James and John. They went home with Jairus and saw the people crying and making a lot of noise. Then Jesus went inside and said to them, “Why are you crying and carrying on like this? The child isn't dead. She is just asleep.” But the people laughed at him. After Jesus had sent them all out of the house, he took the girl's father and mother and his three disciples and went to where she was. He took the twelve-year-old girl by the hand and said, “Talitha, koum!” which means, “Little girl, get up!” The girl got right up and started walking around. Everyone was greatly surprised. But Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. Then he said, “Give her something to eat.” Today's Questions: Why do you think Jesus chose to bring Jairus's daughter back to life and not everyone else? How did Jesus get the power over life and death?

Jesus spoke to the crowds using stories. Why did he use stories instead of speaking plainly and what were the stories about? All these are answered in this episode, plus more! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  For more episodes on Jesus' Parables, go here Click here for the episode on The Parable of the Soils Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Mark 4:21-23 Jesus also said, “You don't light a lamp and put it under a clay pot or under a bed. Don't you put a lamp on a lampstand? There is nothing hidden that will not be made public. There is no secret that will not be well known. If you have ears, pay attention! Bible Passage: Mark 4:26-29 Again Jesus said, “God's kingdom is like what happens when a farmer scatters seed in a field. The farmer sleeps at night and is up and around during the day. Yet the seeds keep sprouting and growing, and he doesn't understand how. It is the ground that makes the seeds sprout and grow into plants that produce grain. Then when harvest season comes and the grain is ripe, the farmer cuts it with a sickle.” Bible Passage: Mark 4:30-32 Finally, Jesus said, “What is God's kingdom like? What story can I use to explain it? It is like what happens when a mustard seed is planted in the ground. It is the smallest seed in all the world. But once it is planted, it grows larger than any garden plant. It even puts out branches that are big enough for birds to nest in its shade.” Bible Passage: Mark 4:33-34 Jesus used many other stories when he spoke to the people, and he taught them as much as they could understand. He did not tell them anything without using stories. But when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.  Today's Questions: Can you create a new parable like the one about the mustard seed, but using seeds or trees you are more familiar with? What do you think of Jesus' Parables? Do you have a favourite one?

When Jesus saw a man who couldn't walk, he didn't just see one big problem, but 2 - and one of his problems was way bigger than the other! In this episode you will hear the story of the Paralytic Man, and discover why Jesus heals the man FIRST and heals him SECOND. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Mark 2:1-12 Jesus went back to Capernaum, and a few days later people heard that he was at home. Then so many of them came to the house that there wasn't even standing room left in front of the door. Jesus was still teaching when four people came up, carrying a man on a mat because he could not walk. But because of the crowd, they could not get him to Jesus. So they made a hole in the roof above him and let the man down in front of everyone. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, “My friend, your sins are forgiven.” Some of the teachers of the Law of Moses were sitting there. They started wondering, “Why would he say such a thing? He must think he is God! Only God can forgive sins.” At once, Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he said, “Why are you thinking such things? Is it easier for me to tell this man his sins are forgiven or to tell him to get up and pick up his mat and go on home? I will show you that the Son of Man has the right to forgive sins here on earth.” So Jesus said to the man, “Get up! Pick up your mat and go on home.” The man got right up. He picked up his mat and went out while everyone watched in amazement. They praised God and said, “We have never seen anything like this!” Today's Questions: What are some of the things in your life that you think you need? How important do you think it is to have your sins “fixed” compared to the other things you need?

This episode is not one to be skipped - make sure you listen to this one as it is the finale of the Mark Series and ties everything together! In this episode you and your family will be challenged to look carefully at your values and beliefs and can make sure they are in line with what Jesus asks of us for our lives. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Mark 10:45 The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Bible Passage: Mark 8:34-35 Jesus then told the crowd and the disciples to come closer, and he said: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me. If you want to save your life, you will destroy it. But if you give up your life for me and for the good news, you will save it. Today's Questions: What do you think life is all about? How is what you think life is about similar and different to what Jesus wants our lives to be about? Do you find anything challenging about what Jesus wants our lives to be about and why?

Before diving into Paul's letter to the Philippians, we take an episode to discover what happened when he visited the town of Philippi and learn about all the adventures Paul and Silas had! Enjoy this episode as a prelude to the upcoming series on Philippians. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here is the bible verse quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Acts 16:13-40 We spent several days in Philippi. Then on the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to a place by the river, where we thought there would be a Jewish meeting place for prayer. We sat down and talked with the women who came. One of them was Lydia, who was from the city of Thyatira and sold expensive purple cloth. She was a worshiper of the Lord God, and he made her willing to accept what Paul was saying. Then after she and her family were baptized, she kept on begging us, “If you think I really do have faith in the Lord, come stay in my home.” Finally, we accepted her invitation. One day on our way to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl. She had a spirit in her that gave her the power to tell the future. By doing this she made a lot of money for her owners. The girl followed Paul and the rest of us, and she kept yelling, “These men are servants of the Most High God! They are telling you how to be saved.” This went on for several days. Finally, Paul got so upset that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ, I order you to leave this girl alone!” At once the evil spirit left her. When the girl's owners realized they had lost all chances for making more money, they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them into court. They told the officials, “These Jews are upsetting our city! They are telling us to do things we Romans are not allowed to do.” The crowd joined in the attack on Paul and Silas. Then the officials tore the clothes off the two men and ordered them to be beaten with a whip. After they had been badly beaten, they were put in jail, and the jailer was told to guard them carefully. The jailer did as he was told. He put them deep inside the jail and chained their feet to heavy blocks of wood. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, while the other prisoners listened. Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the jail to its foundations. The doors opened, and the chains fell from all the prisoners. When the jailer woke up and saw that the doors were open, he thought that the prisoners had escaped. He pulled out his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul shouted, “Don't harm yourself! No one has escaped.” The jailer asked for a torch and went into the jail. He was shaking all over as he knelt down in front of Paul and Silas. After he had led them out of the jail, he asked, “What must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Have faith in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved! This is also true for everyone who lives in your home.” Today's Questions: When people hear the good news that Jesus died for their sins so that they can have eternal life, they all have different reactions. Discuss together what Lydia's reaction was, the jailer's reaction and the owner of the slave girl's reaction? What is your reaction? What are your friends' reactions?

We imitate all kinds of people in life, some on purpose and some accidentally. In this episode we discover who Paul encourages us to copy someone who considers others as more important than themselves - Jesus! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Philippians 2:3-11 Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. Care about others as much as you care about yourselves and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought: Christ was truly God. But he did not try to remain    equal with God. Instead he gave up everything    and became a slave, when he became    like one of us. Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died    on a cross. Then God gave Christ    the highest place and honored his name    above all others. So at the name of Jesus    everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth,    and under the earth. And to the glory    of God the Father everyone will openly agree,    “Jesus Christ is Lord!” Today's Questions: How can you ensure that Jesus is your role model? What is something you can do in the next hour to someone to show that you are being like Jesus and putting someone else first? Pray that God can help you because, due to our sinful natures, it is only possible with God.

In this episode you will discover why Jesus healed many sick people in his time on earth. It wasn't only because he really wanted everyone to be healthy, but as a sign to the people as to who he is - the Son of God! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Mark 1:15  “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Bible Passage: Mark 1:16-20 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. Bible Passage: Mark 1:29-34 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. Bible Passage: Mark 1:35-39 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” 38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” 39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. Bible Passage: Mark 1:40-45 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. Today's Questions: Jesus can do all kinds of miracles. Why do you think Jesus chose to spend time healing so many people? What might the people who flocked to Jesus be thinking about who he is and where he gets his power from?

Welcome to the first episode of this new series on the gospel of Mark! This episode introduces us to the idea that Jesus is someone special and answers a variety of questions, like why would Mark write a whole book about him when he didn't even really know him, what clues do we have that Jesus is so special and what do the terms Repent, Believe and Gospel mean? For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Mark 1:1 “This is the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” (CEV)  The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (ESV) Mark 1:4-11 John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son;[d] with you I am well pleased.” Today's Questions: If you were one of the crowd at the river with John the Baptist when he baptised Jesus, what would you think of the heavens being torn open and the spirit coming down like bird? What are your thoughts on Jesus getting baptised and why he needed to do that?

Praying on all occasions can be hard but always worthwhile. In this episode you will find out how easy it is to pray, why we often forget to utilise this amazing offer from God (he is always listening!) and why it is good for us to pray on all occasions. Today's Questions: How can you help yourself to get into better praying habits? When the war is happening, whose team would you like to be on and if you said God's team, what can you do that might help you to remain in God's team? For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Ephesians 6:14-17 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.  Bible Passage: Hebrews 12:2-3 We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne! So keep your mind on Jesus, who put up with many insults from sinners. Then you won't get discouraged and give up. Bible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Never stop praying.   Bible Passage: Philippians 4:6 Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Click on this link for the entire podcast series on WINNING THE BATTLE.

Here is the 9th episode in the series on Winning the Battle. Having the Sword of the Spirit with you at all times is like playing sport on a team with a teammate who guarantees wins in every single game they play. How awesome is going into battle with someone like that! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Check out more episodes on The Word Of God Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Ephesians 6:14-17 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:19 You surely know that your body is a temple where the Holy Spirit lives. The Spirit is in you and is a gift from God. Bible Passage: John 16:7 It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. Bible Passage: Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, “Turn to God and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Bible Passage: Acts 2:1-13 On the day of Pentecost all the Lord's followers were together in one place. Suddenly there was a noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty wind! It filled the house where they were meeting. Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues moving in all directions, and a tongue came and settled on each person there. The Holy Spirit took control of everyone, and they began speaking whatever languages the Spirit let them speak. Many religious Jews from every country in the world were living in Jerusalem. And when they heard this noise, a crowd gathered. But they were surprised, because they were hearing everything in their own languages. They were excited and amazed, and said: Don't all these who are speaking come from Galilee? Then why do we hear them speaking our very own languages? Some of us are from Parthia, Media, and Elam. Others are from Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, parts of Libya near Cyrene, Rome, 11 Crete, and Arabia. Some of us were born Jews, and others of us have chosen to be Jews. Yet we all hear them using our own languages to tell the wonderful things God has done. Everyone was excited and confused. Some of them even kept asking each other, “What does all this mean?” Others made fun of the Lord's followers and said, “They are drunk.” Bible Passage: Acts 2:38-42 Peter said to them, “Turn to God and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is for you and your children. It is for everyone our Lord God will choose, no matter where they live.” Peter told them many other things as well. Then he said, “I beg you to save yourselves from what will happen to all these evil people.” On that day about 3,000 believed his message and were baptized. They spent their time learning from the apostles, and they were like family to each other. They also broke bread and prayed together. Today's Questions: Do you have the Holy Spirit dwelling in your body and if yes, can you feel him or sense him there? Chat about what you might be feeling or sensing. The Holy Spirit is a sword to fight off Satan and his evil army, what else can he do?

What is salvation and how does it protect our minds from the evil one? Wearing it like a helmet! Tune in to find out all about it in this episode. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Bible Passage: Ephesians 6:14-17 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Bible Passage: Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Bible Passage: Romans 6:23 Sin pays off with death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord. Bible Passage: Acts 9:1-19 Saul kept on threatening to kill the Lord's followers. He even went to the high priest and asked for letters to the leaders of the synagogues in Damascus. He did this because he wanted to arrest and take to Jerusalem any man or woman who had accepted the Lord's Way. When Saul had almost reached Damascus, a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, “Saul! Saul! Why are you so cruel to me?” “Who are you?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus,” the Lord answered. “I am the one you are so cruel to. Now get up and go into the city, where you will be told what to do.” The men with Saul stood there speechless. They had heard the voice, but they had not seen anyone. Saul got up from the ground, and when he opened his eyes, he could not see a thing. Someone then led him by the hand to Damascus, and for three days he was blind and did not eat or drink. A follower named Ananias lived in Damascus, and the Lord spoke to him in a vision. Ananias answered, “Lord, here I am.” The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the house of Judas on Straight Street. When you get there, you will find a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus. Saul is praying, and he has seen a vision. He saw a man named Ananias coming to him and putting his hands on him, so he could see again.” Ananias replied, “Lord, a lot of people have told me about the terrible things this man has done to your followers in Jerusalem. Now the chief priests have given him the power to come here and arrest anyone who worships in your name.” The Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen him to tell foreigners, kings, and the people of Israel about me. I will show him how much he must suffer for worshiping in my name.” Ananias left and went into the house where Saul was staying. Ananias placed his hands on him and said, “Saul, the Lord Jesus has sent me. He is the same one who appeared to you along the road. He wants you to be able to see and to be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Suddenly something like fish scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see. He got up and was baptized. Then he ate and felt much better. Today's Questions: This question is for an adult listening in. Explain to the child or children you are with about what kind of changes you made in your life after being saved by Jesus. How can you wear salvation like team colours to identify yourself as a christian to those around you?

When unforeseen events come flying your way that draw you away from God, maybe they are flaming arrows from the evil one. In order to protect yourself, make sure you carry your faith around with you as it is the best shield there is for such arrows! Tune in to find out more about faith and to hear a story about a disciple who showed a lack of faith (Thomas) and what Jesus says about it. For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Ephesians 6:14-16 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  Hebrews 11:1 Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. John 20:19-20, 24-29 The disciples were afraid of the Jewish leaders, and on the evening of that same Sunday they locked themselves in a room. Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the middle of the group. He greeted them and showed them his hands and his side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they became very happy. Although Thomas the Twin was one of the twelve disciples, he wasn't with the others when Jesus appeared to them. So they told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But Thomas said, “First, I must see the nail scars in his hands and touch them with my finger. I must put my hand where the spear went into his side. I won't believe unless I do this!” A week later the disciples were together again. This time, Thomas was with them. Jesus came in while the doors were still locked and stood in the middle of the group. He greeted his disciples and said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at my hands! Put your hand into my side. Stop doubting and have faith!” Thomas replied, “You are my Lord and my God!” Jesus said, “Thomas, do you have faith because you have seen me? The people who have faith in me without seeing me are the ones who are really blessed!” Today's Questions: Do you ever have doubts that God is real? We can't be like Thomas and actually see Jesus and his scars, so what other way can we get rid of the doubts that creep in and stop us from having faith? Did you say pray? I think asking for God's help may be the best option for getting rid of doubts, so for the 3rd point, why not pray together now, for God to give you a strong faith in him.

We will need to prepare ourselves to be ready for a battle against Satan. In this episode Anna tackles the subject of not being pushed around by Satan, being ready for him and standing your ground. We can do this by believing in the Gospel of Peace because Jesus gets rid of our sin and makes us complete! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com  Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Ephesians 6:13-15 “Put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” Today's Questions: Are you ever tempted to fight using violence? How does God want us to fight? Do you feel complete and at peace with God, knowing that Jesus has saved you from your sins? How do we get to feel it?

Being right or righteous, in the Bible, means having a perfect relationship with God. If we have all sinned then how is this possible!? And how does this righteousness help us to protect ourselves against Satan in a battle? Tune in to this episode to find out all about it! For all other episodes and more, check out our website at thewordonthestreetpodcast.com Follow Anna on her Facebook Page here Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our Facebook group here Follow The Word On The Street Podcast on Instagram here Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Here are the bible verses quoted in today's episode: Ephesians 6:13-14 “Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place." Romans 10:1-4 “Dear friends, my greatest wish and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know they love God, but they don't understand what makes people acceptable/righteous to him. So they refuse to trust God, and they try to be righteous by obeying the Law. But Christ makes the Law no longer necessary for those who become acceptable/righteous to God by faith.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 “Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so Christ could make us righteous to God.” Today's Questions: Are you right with God? If no, do you want to be? How might being righteous help you to win the battle against Satan?