Podcasts about VBS

Kaitlin and Scott have a heart to heart about all of Kaitlin's burning (pun intended) questions about firefighters, unpack an extremely succesful week of VBS, and talk honestly about what it's like to work together. Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else  Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott  https://www.kaitlinelliott.com/

Comparison is a thief of joy — and so is trying to run before you've learned to crawl. Charlie Alcock (Good Days with Eddy and Charlie, youth pastor track leader at this year's KidzMatter Conference) and Hannah Augustine dig into how leaders can grow at their own pace, help their teams do the same, and build real partnerships between kids' and youth ministries.Save 25% when you preorder Spy U, the 2027 VBS theme from Answers in Genesis, at AnswersVBS.com (offer valid until January 10th, 2027). Get your FREE Youth Leader tickets to The KidzMatter Conference at thekidzmatterconference.com with the code YOUTH2KM.

Kidtastic Adventure is this week at Sunrise Community Church. Cliff is joined by Kim Shaw, Luke Miller, Kord Jacobsen and many more as we look what goes into the biggest outreach event of the year for our Kids Ministry.Watch  on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurchWatch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/liveSong: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music)Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk

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VBS Sunday 2026

Send us Fan MailWe welcome special guests Wes and Mindy Peters to discuss the benefits of VBS on your congregation's ministry. The emphasis and work focused on a summer series of lessons for the kids is an effective tool for teaching the stories of the Bible. This emphasis provides an opportunity for a focused exposure to the stories of the Bible. Visuals being employed to emphasize stories helps solidify these stories into memory. Though it takes a lot of work to pull off, the benefit to the kids is worth it. Need help with VBS planning, or advice on how to make your VBS have a greater impact with your congregation? Let us know in the comments or email to be connected to Mindy and Wes. =====Searching for answers to life's questions? Need help finding a church? Drop us a line. We would love to help you find a congregation that practices the love of Christ. The Extra Mile Podcast is a work of Milwaukee Ave Church of Christ in Lubbock, TX. Assembly times:9:30 AM - Classes for all ages10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Assembly5:00 PM - Sunday Evening Assembly7:00 PM - Wednesday Evening AssemblyEmail us:  the.emile.pod@gmail.comInstagram: @extramilepodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/546CHn6Qvdh807yhYC5sHL?si=j6-jHRTiRh6_Non9E9URagApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extra-mile-podcast/id1550189689Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjgwNTI1LnJzcwWe would love to hear from you! Email: the.emile.pod@gmail.com Instagram: @extramilepodcast

What a joy it was to welcome so many kids to our VBS this week! As they built, crafted, and explored together, they discovered an even greater truth from Ephesians 2:10—that each one of us has been intentionally crafted by Christ for His purposes. Throughout the week, they learned the story of Scripture: God created us to be with Him, sin separated us from Him, we could never fix that separation on our own, but Jesus came to do what we never could by dying and rising again to restore us to God. - Pastor Ben Key Verse: Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) - "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." For this week's Scripture and notes: http://bible.com/events/49627413

2026.07.19 VBS 2026 - John 8:12 by Pastor Stephen Woodard

This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss sharing the gospel on an airplane, a VBS that went awry, and the latest book providing scriptural evidence that Trump is set apart by God. You'll also hear about the worst places to share the gospel, our weird experiences with Vacation Bible School, and so much more! MENTIONSThe Most Beautiful Fish: Rainbow Parrot Fish Worst Place to Share the Gospel? Learn more hereVBS Goes Awry: Proceed with CautionBook Rec: God's Big Picture Bible Storybook by NT Wright Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The Spicy NOs of VBSFake Scriptural Evidence Book: Amazon | Instagram The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I've Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're talking about a church in Kentucky that had a mock firing squad demonstration at their VBS and were frustrated at the criticism they received. We also talk about a pilot who took his final flight with his daughter as the co-pilot. And we talk about the rise in people choosing to homeschool their children. Listen now and jump in on the conversations! Kentucky pastor defends viral video showing mock firing squad in front of childrenhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kentucky -pastor-defends-viral-video-showing-mock-firing-squad-front-ch-rcna352403Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilothttps://www.ktvu.com/news/heartwarming-southwest-airlines-captain-makes-his-final-flight-his-daughter-co-pilotSchools Introduce Hybrid Options As Homeschooling's Popularity Persistshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kerrymcdonald/2026/04/13/schools-introduce-hybrid-options-as-homeschoolings-popularity-persists/

What do large registry data reveal about outcomes after intraocular foreign body removal, and how should those findings shape surgical planning and patient counseling? In this episode of New Retina Radio Journal Club with VBS, Jordan Deaner, MD, moderates a discussion with Vaidehi Dedania, MD, and Rehan Hussain, MD, on a 2025 IRIS Registry analysis of nearly 4,800 eyes. The group reviews the delayed timeline of visual recovery, the risk of late complications, and practical guidance on staging surgical intervention and setting realistic expectations in complex trauma cases.

Incendios activos en Cataluña, Ciudad Real y Zaragoza complican la extinción por altas temperaturas y viento, con más de mil hectáreas quemadas en Orés. El juez Pedraz interroga a Mercedes González y Manuel Llamas, de la Guardia Civil, como imputados en el caso "cloacas del PSOE" por prevaricación y obstrucción a la justicia, generando malestar. WhatsApp introduce nombres de usuario para mejorar la privacidad. Kaspersky alerta sobre una estafa de malware por WhatsApp Web mediante archivos .VBS que no deben abrirse. La Comisión Europea financia la protección de cables submarinos, infraestructuras críticas. La startup española Eonsea desarrolla drones submarinos para inspeccionar y proteger estos cables y la eólica flotante. Se propone un recorrido por el turismo rural solidario en España, visitando pueblos como Torrecilla en Cameros, Malagón, Robregordo y Puerto Mingalbo. Estos destinos combinan patrimonio, gastronomía y fiestas con iniciativas solidarias, como la recaudación de fondos ...

Stories from past weeks of VBS and a call to prayer.

What do large registry data reveal about outcomes after intraocular foreign body removal, and how should those findings shape surgical planning and patient counseling? In this episode of New Retina Radio Journal Club with VBS, Jordan Deaner, MD, moderates a discussion with Vaidehi Dedania, MD, and Rehan Hussain, MD, on a 2025 IRIS Registry analysis of nearly 4,800 eyes. The group reviews the delayed timeline of visual recovery, the risk of late complications, and practical guidance on staging surgical intervention and setting realistic expectations in complex trauma cases.

Today we are in the final week of our series—Strength for the Climb. This series is based on scriptures our children explored at this year's Vacation Bible School. Each day of VBS, the kids looked at a story from scripture that amplified the theme verse for the week: Philippians 4:13: "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." Often it seems we think of that verse as a kind of spiritual superpower—as if “I can do everything!” “Nothing is hard with Jesus!” But when Paul wrote those words while sitting in prison, he didn't mean to ignore the difficult, but rather, he meant to assure those reading this letter that God will give us the strength to persevere through anything. Today, we see this illustrated in the story of Peter and John healing someone who was unable to walk.

How many of you still remember a song from Vacation Bible School? Maybe you remember the motions. Maybe you remember a memory verse. Maybe you remember the cookies, the crafts, or the awkward skits. But for many people, VBS became much more than a childhood memory. For some, it was the first time they…

The kids are in camp, thank goodness! But Evan thinks they're all nerds because it's theatre camp while Kevin thinks it's gotta be better than VBS. As far as Dumb Dad moments, Kevin almost fails at biting his tongue at having to deal with his kids while working even though his wife has been doing it ALL WEEK LONG. Meanwhile, Evan lets a wasp take over his home. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406. For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We've got DUMB DAD MERCH! - ⁠https://thedumbdads.com/⁠ And we're on ⁠CAMEO⁠! We'd love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up! Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out ⁠Verdú⁠ on SoundCloud!And thanks to editor, ⁠ Annie Laferriere.⁠ Check her out on instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Coffee Break, Judy Wilson talks about VBS at the chuckwagon church.  The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

In this week's sermon we kick off our annual VBS week by exploring its theme, "Wow God!" In order to look at that we dive into Mark 4:35-41 to explore the story where Jesus calms the storm. Through this story we see Jesus demonstrate his power, peace, and presence. This is something that leaves us in awe of him and shows us who he truly is. We're glad that you made it to this video! We're also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

Top headlines for Monday, July 6, 2026The U.S. signs a deal for a permanent embassy site in Jerusalem, rescuers pull a Venezuelan security guard alive from earthquake rubble after eight days, the Supreme Court is asked to protect a Native American sacred site, and a Kentucky church defends a viral VBS “shooting the devil” skit.0:11 Huckabee signs agreement for permanent Embassy site in Jerusalem0:59 Hernán Alberto Gil Flores is rescued in Venezuelan 'miracle'1:49 Episcopal priest punished for alleged adultery appeals decision2:39 Kentucky pastor defends VBS skit of shooting devil: 'warfare'3:23 Megachurch Pastor Adam Hamilton releases first Senate campaign ad4:13 Pastor denies criminal operation was being run from church4:59 Supreme Court asked to hear religious freedom sacred land disputeSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsHuckabee signs agreement for permanent Embassy site in Jerusalem | PoliticsHernán Alberto Gil Flores is rescued in Venezuelan ‘miracle' | WorldEpiscopal priest punished for alleged adultery appeals decision | Church & MinistriesKentucky pastor defends VBS skit of shooting devil: 'warfare' | U.S.Megachurch Pastor Adam Hamilton releases first Senate campaign ad | PoliticsPastor denies criminal operation was being run from church | U.S.Supreme Court asked to hear religious freedom sacred land dispute | U.S.

On today's episode of The Coffee Break, Sharon Striker talks about Zion Evangelical Church's VBS program, "Junkyard Redemption" The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

Our team just returned from Santiago, Chile, where they led VBS, went on home visits, and witnessed lives changed, including a woman who gave her life to Christ. From breaking language barriers with a translate app to giving away Bibles, God used ordinary people in extraordinary ways. The church truly is bigger than any border.Listen in to hear the whole story!

We dropped our kids off at VBS, and in overprotective fashion, we didn't even leave the parking lot, so naturally, we recorded a podcast. We discuss the aspects of volunteering and when it's just too much.  Join The Really Very Crunchy Podcast (Official) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thereallyverycrunchypodcast If you would like to leave a voice message for a future episode, use this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/reallyverycrunchy Sponsors: EarthRunners We absolutely LOVE our EarthRunners in the Morrow household. Head over to ⁠https://www.earthrunners.com⁠ and use code RVC to get 10% off at checkout.  Air Doctor airdoctorpro.com use code: RVC AquaTru aquatru.com use code: RVC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mock shooting during VBS?

Sure. Some seasons of kidmin are inherently stressful. (VBS season, anyone?) But is it just a stressful season, or have you developed some unhealthy habits? In this episode, Amber walks you through four unhealthy habits in kidmin and gives you some practical suggestions on what to do to reduce stress.

What a truly wonderful week the LORD gave us at VBS! GOD'S protection over technology and our facilities, (especially HVAC), has been seen by all of us who are “VBS Veterans” here at Riverbluff. More importantly GOD is doing a great work in the lives of so many kids, (and some of their parents). It is so beautiful to see! This Sunday we'll celebrate that work of GOD and our children will be leading out in a variety of ways this Sunday, leading some of our worship, leading our prayers, and giving testimony to JESUS' goodness and greatness! You don't want to miss this! Pastor Joe Still

Road TripVBS SundayPsalm 25:5, Mark 1:14-18A life of faith in Jesus is not a destination; it's a journey. It's about following Jesus and pursuing the mission He's given us.Orchard Community Church8180 Telephone RdVentura CA 93004www.OrchardVentura.orgContact us at Info@OrchardVentura.orgOrchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Message by: Karri Pettit This weekend, our Uncharted VBS crew took over Sunday services and gave families an inside look at the amazing journey our adventurers experienced all week long. Ms. Karri, our VBS team, and all of our Uncharted characters helped bring the week to life as we celebrated the songs, stories, lessons, and fun that made VBS so special. Most importantly, we were reminded what it means to be anchored in Christ, no matter where the journey takes us. For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho

This week at First Baptist Church Lake Dallas Pastor Lucas Pinckard discusses VBS 2026 If you would like to plan your visit to FBC Lake Dallas or partner with us in ministry you can do so at https://fbclakedallas.com

A mock shooting during VBS?

After five book launches, Kelly is convinced: a book launch is the single best strategy on the planet for growing a business. And she's about to attempt her biggest one yet. In this episode, she takes you inside the strategy room: first, she shares what the Miracle Hour launch taught her about the power of radical focus, the clarity that led her to walk away from scaling a business most people would kill for, and then opens up her full 19-point playbook for the Sacred Art of Selling launch, including the goal she admits her team might kill her for saying out loud. If you've ever written a book, want to, or just want to watch a master strategist map a campaign in real time, pull up a chair. What's inside: Why focus on one offer, one message, and one launch beats everything else The clarity moment that made Kelly choose not to scale Her 19 pillars for selling 100,000 copies Why a launch should be the kickoff of a movement, not a one-time event TIMESTAMPS: 02:00 — How one message took the business from 7 to 8 figures 03:30 — The Miracle Hour launch timeline and the objectives behind it 05:00 — Our goal through Q1: one focus, one offer 06:15 — Engineering the celebrity of the system 07:30 — Community-led growth and the path to 8,000 customers 09:00 — How Sacred Art of Selling and Miracle Hour both feed VBS 11:00 — Why the VBS model wins (and the staff-of-50 contrast) 13:00 — The clarity moment: choosing not to scale high-ticket 15:30 — Giving yourself permission to change directions 16:30 — The big goal: selling 100,000 copies of Sacred Art of Selling 17:30 — The 19-point plan begins (podcasts, teaching sessions, street team) 20:00 — Influencer boxes, corporate bulk buys, the TED Talk, and PR 22:00 — Substack, weekly webinars, leading with bulk buys, book clubs 24:00 — Amazon ads, TV placements, the in-person pre-order event, and the book tour 25:00 — Close: treat your launch as a movement (and the USA Today + agency wins) Resources & Mentions Subsribe on Substack for behind-the-scenes content from The Sacred Art of Selling, Kelly's forthcoming book: https://kellyroachofficial.substack.com/subscribe  Grab your copy of The Miracle Hour: https://a.co/d/01MDFtYT  Learn more about the Virtual Business School (VBS): https://www.virtualbusinessschool.com/virtual-business-school  Follow Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial 

Today is VBS Sunday! Pastor Joey chose Psalm 139 to use as his tie into a VBS point this week, God Knows Everything! Be encouraged that God knows you and has a purpose for you. 

Craig takes us back through the Gospel story as we wrap up VBS with a final focus on Revelation 22 and the restoration of all things. 

Vacation Bible School has introduced countless children to Jesus,and its impact can last a lifetime. In this special episode, Stu Epperson is joined by his daughter, Hope, who shares firsthand stories from serving at VBS, where children are learning about God's love, hearing the gospel, and asking life-changing questions about faith. They discuss why VBS remains one of the church's most effective outreach ministries, how it plants seeds that can transform entire families, and why every believer should be praying for the children, volunteers, and churches serving this summer. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, volunteer, or simply looking for encouragement, this conversation is a powerful reminder that God is still changing lives through Vacation Bible School.

Does retinal capillary non-perfusion reliably predict functional vision loss in DR? And does the answer change how retina specialists treat it? In this episode of New Retina Radio Journal Club with VBS, Barton Blackorby, MD; Katherine Talcott, MD; and Hong-Uyen Hua, MD, discuss a prospective longitudinal cohort study examining the association between retinal sensitivity and perfusion over 2 years in patients with DR.

This week, Hannah and Barbi kick things off with a surprisingly spirited discussion about gas tanks, including how long they're willing to drive on "empty" and why some people seem to treat refueling as a competitive sport.From there, the conversation turns to something even more exciting: the ways God is moving in the next generation. They talk about the growing number of Gen Alpha kids coming to Christ, encouraging trends among Gen Z, and the incredible story of 2,552 people being baptized through Eleven22.One story in particular stood out. The man who spent the day shuttling people to and from the baptisms ended up becoming the final person baptized himself. Whether it was planned or a spontaneous response to what God was doing, it's a powerful reminder that you never know how God might work through an ordinary day.They also share thoughts on VBS, building relationships, and why loving people well is often the first step toward pointing them to Jesus.It's a shorter episode, but one that's full of encouragement, hope, and reminders that God is still changing lives every day.

On this episode of Truth Talk Live, Dwayne Carson celebrates the impact of Vacation Bible School and invites listeners to share their favorite VBS memories. From childhood crafts and Scripture memorization to life-changing gospel presentations, pastors and volunteers from across the country share how God is using VBS to reach children, strengthen churches, and transform communities. Hear inspiring stories of salvations, dedicated volunteers, and the lasting influence of teaching God's Word to the next generation. Whether you're helping lead a VBS this summer or looking back on fond memories, this conversation highlights why Vacation Bible School remains one of the most effective tools for sharing the gospel.

This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to give us a small peek into this week at VBS and offer us some encouragement as a multi-generational body of believers as we continue to participate in ministry together here at FBC. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org"

Are you training teenagers to effectively serve in kidmin? Camp and VBS offer many opportunities for teens to lead, but to lead effectively, they need some training. Like this episode? Follow Amber on Social Media!https://www.instagram.com/amberpike_intentionalkidmin/https://www.facebook.com/amber.pike.54https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyministrycommunity

Bundesrat und Verteidigungsminister Martin Pfister tagt mit der Armeeführung immer wieder im Bunker. Er sagt: «Wir müssen auf den Ernstfall vorbereitet sein». Die Sicherheitslage habe sich weltweit verschärft, das habe direkte Folgen für die Schweiz. Welche? Die USA und Iran beraten auf dem Bürgenstock bei Luzern über das Rahmenabkommen. 2000 Armeeangehörige wurden kurzfristig mobilisiert. Verteidigungsminister Martin Pfister sagt, was das für das VBS bedeutet. Zudem bewertet er die Gefährdung der Schweiz auf einer Skala von 1-10 mit "sieben". Die Schweiz sei bereits heute von Cyberangriffen, Spionage und Sabotage betroffen. Täglich finden Angriffe statt, insbesondere durch russische und chinesische Spione. Weitere Themen: Die Neuausrichtung der Armee, die Probleme bei Waffenbeschaffung und die Armee-Finanzierung. Das ist eine Aufzeichnung des Tagesgesprächs aus dem Kaufleuten in Zürich. Bundesrat Pfister ist zu Gast bei David Karasek.

What does a full week of God at work actually look like? VBS just wrapped, a mission team is on the ground in Austria, and summer at McGregor is officially in motion. In this episode, Christian and Tamar recap VBS Rainforest Falls, including a peak nightly attendance of 433 children, 266 volunteers, and $6,569 raised for Go Tell Stories missions. They walk through the Journey Together Wednesday night series launching this week with Pastor Russell Howard, covering topics like fear, betrayal, failure, and delay. They also share details on the Faith and Fitness Retreat for women on July 18th, and end with a live call to Rosa Martinez, one month into her new role at the McGregor front desk. Whether you want to stay connected to what God is doing at McGregor this summer, or you're just getting to know the church, this episode covers the week in about twelve minutes. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com New to McGregor? Plan a visit at mcgregor.net/plan-a-visit

This special combined service with Collins Christian Church and Sacred Mission Church concludes a vibrant Vacation Bible School (VBS) week with a teaching focused on the life of David and his "Strong Shepherd." Pastor Tim Kimberly explores the "5, 3, and 1" of the week: the five nights of VBS truths—ranging from David's courage against Goliath to his gratitude toward Mephibosheth—the three steps of the Gospel (Admit, Believe, Forever Receive) illustrated through a testimony by Farmer Finn, and the one true Shepherd, Jesus Christ. By drawing parallels between David's life and the far greater work of Jesus, the message invites everyone to move from being lost, fearful, or shaky to being found, peaceful, and sure in the Lord's dwelling place.

Join Pastor Jeff as we wrap up our VBS lessons by exploring the important question, "Why do I need to respond to Jesus?" Discover why knowing who Jesus is isn't enough—we must each choose how we will respond to the truth of the gospel. Acts 2:38 38 Peter replied, "Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Tom Mason uses Romans 1 to show that all unbelievers will resist and reject the knowledge of God, both in Scripture and in Creation itself. Text: Romans 1:18-32. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

"I'm bored" — two words every parent hears within days of summer break starting. Jesse Florea, editor-in-chief of Focus on the Family's magazines, joins Brian From to talk about why kids today struggle with boredom more than previous generations (hint: it's largely about how screens train the brain to crave constant stimulation), and what parents can actually do about it. Jesse shares Focus on the Family's summer challenge encouraging kids to serve others — five acts of service, memorizing scripture, donating outgrown clothes and toys, writing encouragement cards — and makes the case that some boredom is healthy, even necessary, for kids to develop problem-solving skills. He and Brian also dig into why neighborhood free play has all but disappeared, the role of technology in isolating families even when they're together, and why VBS, sports camps, and structured social time matter more now that "go outside and play" doesn't really work the way it used to. Jesse closes with a simple, practical tip: be like Jesus, and ask your bored kid good questions instead of just handing them a screen. Learn more about Clubhouse, Clubhouse Junior, Brio, and Focus on the Family magazine at focusonthefamily.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vacation Bible School season is here, and churches everywhere are preparing decorations, snacks, crafts, lessons, games, registrations, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with welcoming children for a week of gospel-centered ministry.But before VBS begins, there is one important question every church should ask:Is our VBS accessible for every family God has already placed in our care?Show notes at KeyMinistry.org

Daily Dose of Hope June 18, 2026   Scripture: 1 Kings 14   Prayer:  Holy God, We come before you today with humility and gratefulness.  We praise your powerful name.  Thank you, so much, Lord, that you came to earth to dwell among us and show us a different way of being.  Help us to pay attention to your example.  Help us to be more loving and more merciful in all we do.  Help us to be even but a small reflection of you.  You are King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  Thank you, Jesus.  Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  Just a reminder, it's VBS week at New Hope.  There are a lot of amazing children and volunteers on our campus.  Please keep them in prayer.   We are currently working our way through 1 Kings.  Today's reading is 1 Kings 14.  It becomes clear that Jeroboam will face the consequences of his sin.  His son gets ill and Jeroboam sends his wife to seek the wisdom of a prophet.  The prophet is clear – because Jeroboam was so sinful, his son will die, and the entire house of Jeroboam will be obliterated.  No matter how important or untouchable someone things they are, sin has consequences.    While Jeroboam ruled in the Northern Kingdom, Rehoboam reigned in the Southern Kingdom, Judah.  Things aren't going well there either.  They also worshiped other gods, set up altars in the high places, had shrines with male prostitutes, and did things absolutely detestable in the eyes of the one true God.  We see God lifting his hand of protection and allowing the king of Egypt to successfully attack Jerusalem and carry off treasures from the temple.    Things are going really bad in the north and the south.  What has happened to God's people?  How did they get to this place?  I think sometimes we can ask ourselves the same questions.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

Pastor Lance reminds us of the second responsibility in our church covenant: to pursue the strategy of our church. We make sure it is our passion to pursue Christ, our priority to portray Christ, our purpose to proclaim Christ, and our practice to praise Christ.Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

No episode this week unfortunately this week; I do apologize. Have a VBS thing after church if God wills and need to get caught up on sleep. Next week if God wills we will resume part 2 of 3 through Proverbs 8! Love you guys so much!

This week, Erin and Evan are diving into the chaos, confusion, and unforgettable drama of church summers in The NOs of Church in the Summer. From wild youth group moments and camp dress code policing to mission trip etiquette disasters, listeners sent in some of the funniest and most unhinged church camp memories imaginable. If you survived VBS, youth camp, or a “life-changing” mission trip, this episode is for you.MENTIONSWant the spicy content? Listen on Patreon Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The NOs of Youth Camps | The NOs of Mission TripsThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I've Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.