You CAN Tell The Children
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsOur passion is to equip Christian adults with relevant, fun, age appropriate, and hope-filled ways to share God‘s word in everyday life with any child in your circle of influence. Together we will explore why it is so important to be intentional about sharing God‘s Word with the next generation of children...in the car, at the dinner table, or on rainy day adventures. They need to hear God‘s word. And we will make sure you CAN tell the children.
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God Made You to be You with Jamie Ivey (Episode 17)
October 26, 2021 04:20 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MBHas a child in your life asked, "Why did God make me the way I am?" Our guest today, blogger, podcaster, and author Jamie Ivey, will unpack why it's important to teach children about their identity in Christ early in their life. We're so excited about the truths in her new book, God Made You to Be You! Ready to hear more from Jamie? Let's go.... JAMIE IVEY loves creating things that help people believe the truths about who God made them to be. She does this mostly through her popular p...
Episode 16 - Fully know and be known by God with Mo Aiken
October 19, 2021 04:20 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBKids ask the BEST questions! We hear questions like, "Does God know who I am?" "Do I truly know who God is?" and "How do I learn about Him?" Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author Mo Aiken, will help us tackle how to fully know and be known by God. Ready to dive in and learn from Mo's faith-deepening experiences? Let's go! MO (ISOM) AIKEN is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationally sought-after speaker, and a powerful voice rising up for her generation. In her younger ye...
How to Fully Know and be Known by God with Mo Aiken (Episode 16)
October 19, 2021 04:20 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBKids ask the BEST questions! We hear questions like, "Does God know who I am?" "Do I truly know who God is?" and "How do I learn about Him?" Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author Mo Aiken, will help us tackle how to fully know and be known by God. Ready to dive in and learn from Mo's faith-deepening experiences? Let's go! MO (ISOM) AIKEN is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationally sought-after speaker, and a powerful voice rising up for her generation. In her younger ye...
Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Noah with Laura Mele (Episode 15)
October 12, 2021 04:20 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBHow DO you start teaching the Bible to children? How about the beginning? Today's guest, Bible2School teacher Laura Mele, shares her favorite lesson on Noah. Ready to get our the crayons and paint for some fun and creative ways to learn about Noah? Let's go! LAURA MELE is a Bible2School teacher for the Forest Hills Bible2School program. She was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Laura is married to her high school sweetheart Frank and together they have one son, Tanner, who just ...
Episode 15 - Creation to Noah with Laura Mele
October 12, 2021 04:20 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBHow DO you start teaching the Bible to children? How about the beginning? Today's guest, Bible2School teacher Laura Mele, shares her favorite lesson on Noah. Ready to get our the crayons and paint for some fun and creative ways to learn about Noah? Let's go! LAURA MELE is a Bible2School teacher for the Forest Hills Bible2School program. She was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Laura is married to her high school sweetheart Frank and together they have one son, Tanner, who just ...
The Good and the Bad of Our Kids’ Screen Time with Arlene Pellicane (Episode 14)
October 05, 2021 04:20 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBHas technology taken over the kids around you? Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Screen Kids, is a mom of three children who will help us make sense of the good and bad of our kid's screen time. Her definitions of digital vegetables and digital candy are so practical and helpful! Ready to pick up some tools to help the child in your life make positive changes to balance screen time and grow relationships? Let's go! ARLENE PELLICANE is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author o...
Episode 14 - Screen Kids with Arlene Pellicane
October 05, 2021 04:20 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBHas technology taken over the kids around you? Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Screen Kids, is a mom of three children who will help us make sense of the good and bad of our kid's screen time. Her definitions of digital vegetables and digital candy are so practical and helpful! Ready to pick up some tools to help the child in your life make positive changes to balance screen time and grow relationships? Let's go! ARLENE PELLICANE is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author o...
Kids‘ Fears and Faith with Lee Nienhuis
September 28, 2021 04:20 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBWhat would our life look like to help our children face fear just like our heroes in the Bible? Today we're talking with Lee Nienhuis, author of Brave Moms, Brave Kids, and co-host of the You CAN Tell The Children Podcast. Ready to explore how to walk our kids through their fears by leading with faith? Let's go.... Guest Bio LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Sh...
How to Help Your Kids’ Face Fears like the Heroes in the Bible with Lee Nienhuis (Episode 13)
September 28, 2021 04:20 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBWhat would our life look like to help our children face fear just like our heroes in the Bible? Today we're talking with Lee Nienhuis, author of Brave Moms, Brave Kids, and co-host of the You CAN Tell The Children Podcast. Ready to explore how to walk our kids through their fears by leading with faith? Let's go.... Guest Bio LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Sh...
Episode 12 - Why do you talk to God? with Meredith Steidler
September 21, 2021 04:20 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MB'How do we talk to God?' Our children are curious about prayer and have lots of ideas of what prayer is. Our Bible2School team member, Meredith Steidler, loves to introduce children to prayer with fun and engaging ways they really connect with. Ready to hear Meredith's fun tips on introducing a child to prayer? Let's go.... MEREDITH STEIDLER is a wife and mom to 3 kiddos ages 12, 10 and 9. She adores waterfalls and sunsets, kayaking, running, biking and reading - anything that gets her clos...
Why do you talk to God? with Meredith Steidler (Episode 12)
September 21, 2021 04:20 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MB'How do we talk to God?' Our children are curious about prayer and have lots of ideas of what prayer is. Our Bible2School team member, Meredith Steidler, loves to introduce children to prayer with fun and engaging ways they really connect with. Ready to hear Meredith's fun tips on introducing a child to prayer? Let's go.... MEREDITH STEIDLER is a wife and mom to 3 kiddos ages 12, 10 and 9. She adores waterfalls and sunsets, kayaking, running, biking and reading - anything that gets her clos...
Religious Freedoms in our public schools with Matt Sharp, Alliance Defending Freedom
September 14, 2021 04:20 - 22 minutes - 42 MBDid you ever wonder what religious liberties your child has when sharing and living out their faith at school? It can be difficult to know where the legal lines are. Today we’re talking with Matt Sharp, Senior Council with Alliance Defending Freedom, as he unpacks the legalities behind ‘Speak, Meet, and Equal Treatment.’ Ready to hear some practical and actionable advice on our children’s religious freedoms? Let's go.... MATT SHARP serves as Senior Counsel and State Government Relations Na...
Religious Freedoms in our public schools with Matt Sharp(Episode 11)
September 14, 2021 04:20 - 22 minutes - 42 MBDid you ever wonder what religious liberties your child has when sharing and living out their faith at school? It can be difficult to know where the legal lines are. Today we’re talking with Matt Sharp, Senior Council with Alliance Defending Freedom, as he unpacks the legalities behind ‘Speak, Meet, and Equal Treatment.’ Ready to hear some practical and actionable advice on our children’s religious freedoms? Let's go.... MATT SHARP serves as Senior Counsel and State Government Relations Na...
Episode 10 - Growing Faith Through School Sports with Justin Kleiner, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
September 07, 2021 04:20 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MBScore! From participating in youth leagues to watching sports heroes on TV, sports of all varieties can have an influence in our child's lives. Today we're talking with Justin Kleiner from Fellowship of Christian Athletes, whose mission is sharing Jesus through sports. Ready to hear how we can use the playing field as a mission field in our public schools? Let's go.... JUSTIN KLEINER is a Multi-Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He oversees eight counties in South Central P...
Growing Faith Through School Sports with Justin Kleiner (Episdoe 10)
September 07, 2021 04:20 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MBScore! From participating in youth leagues to watching sports heroes on TV, sports of all varieties can have an influence in our child's lives. Today we're talking with Justin Kleiner from Fellowship of Christian Athletes, whose mission is sharing Jesus through sports. Ready to hear how we can use the playing field as a mission field in our public schools? Let's go.... JUSTIN KLEINER is a Multi-Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He oversees eight counties in South Central P...
Building A Healthy Support System for Children with Lee Nienhuis (Episode 9)
August 31, 2021 04:20 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBToday we’re diving into a topic that will help support children of all ages. Building a healthy adult support system for your child is so impactful as they grow and stretch their faith through different seasons of their life. Who is invested in your child’s life (and who would they say is important to them)? Ready to pick up some practical tips on building a support system for the child in your life? Let's go.... Resources For You: Sticky Faith by Dr. Kara E Powell and Dr. Chap Clark Nex...
Episode 9 - Building A Healthy Support System for Children
August 31, 2021 04:20 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBToday we’re diving into a topic that will help support children of all ages. Building a healthy adult support system for your child is so impactful as they grow and stretch their faith through different seasons of their life. Who is invested in your child’s life (and who would they say is important to them)? Ready to pick up some practical tips on building a support system for the child in your life? Let's go.... Resources For You: Sticky Faith by Dr. Kara E Powell and Dr. Chap Clark Nex...
A Practical Lesson for Prayer: Traffic Lights with Marie Good (Episode 8)
August 24, 2021 04:20 - 16 minutes - 31 MBAre the kids in your life asking lots of questions with school around the corner, like who is my teacher? Are my friends in my class? Will school be hard or easy? When kids pray over these questions, they also want to know if God will answer their prayers. Today, Bible2School teacher Marie Good shares how she uses a traffic light to teach children about prayer and how God answers. Ready to hear her practical prayer lesson? Let's go! MARIE GOOD is an experienced Bible2School teacher and mom....
Episode 8 - Traffic Lights & Prayer
August 24, 2021 04:20 - 16 minutes - 31 MBAre the kids in your life asking lots of questions with school around the corner, like who is my teacher? Are my friends in my class? Will school be hard or easy? When kids pray over these questions, they also want to know if God will answer their prayers. Today, Bible2School teacher Marie Good shares how she uses a traffic light to teach children about prayer and how God answers. Ready to hear her practical prayer lesson? Let's go! MARIE GOOD is an experienced Bible2School teacher and mom....
Episode 7 - Bible Songs & Kids with Lisa Landis, Kids Cookie Break Radio Host
August 17, 2021 04:20 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBHave you ever gotten a song stuck in your head? Maybe you're a musical learner and anything set to music is memorable for you. Today we'll explore how music can be used to introduce children to Jesus in a fun and memorable way with our guest, Lisa Landis, host of The Kid's Cookie Break on WJTL, 90.3FM. Ready to add some fun, Biblical songs to your playlist? Let's go.... LISA LANDIS hosts the Afternoon Drive 3-7pm on FM 90.3 WJTL. She is also the creator & host of The Kids Cookie Break heard...
Bible Songs & Kids with Lisa Landis(Episode 7)
August 17, 2021 04:20 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBHave you ever gotten a song stuck in your head? Maybe you're a musical learner and anything set to music is memorable for you. Today we'll explore how music can be used to introduce children to Jesus in a fun and memorable way with our guest, Lisa Landis, host of The Kid's Cookie Break on WJTL, 90.3FM. Ready to add some fun, Biblical songs to your playlist? Let's go.... LISA LANDIS hosts the Afternoon Drive 3-7pm on FM 90.3 WJTL. She is also the creator & host of The Kids Cookie Break heard...
Episode 6 - A Talk about Intentionality with Movie Producer Alex Kendrick
August 10, 2021 04:20 - 23 minutes - 42.4 MBWho loves when a good intention is followed through and we see the result of our efforts? We all do! Today we hear from movie director Alex Kendrick and his passion to intentionally share the gospel with everyone , especially the kids in our circle of influence. Alex feels intentionally sharing the hope of Jesus is so important for children and he'll us give some practical ways to do that. Ready to hear more about being intentional? Let's go.... ALEX KENDRICK has dedicated his life to follo...
Episode 5 - Why Tell Them? Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School
August 03, 2021 04:20 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MBToday we'll hear about a group of of world changers who saw a need in their community and responded in a way that has impacted generations! Spoiler alert - they told children about Jesus. We'll also hear the three spiritual questions every child wants to know the answer to. Ready to hear why we are telling the children? Let's go... LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and M...
Why Should We Tell Children About Jesus? with Lee Nienhuis & Kori Pennypacker (Episode 5)
August 03, 2021 04:20 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MBToday we'll hear about a group of of world changers who saw a need in their community and responded in a way that has impacted generations! Spoiler alert - they told children about Jesus. We'll also hear the three spiritual questions every child wants to know the answer to. Ready to hear why we are telling the children? Let's go... LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and M...
Teaching Kids about God’s Instructionwith Kori Pennypacker (Episode 4)
July 27, 2021 04:20 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBWe want to impart to our children just how important it is to study God's Word, to listen to what He says, to be as David said, "hiding it in our hearts." We want them to have the same love for God's Word and the same vibrancy in their faith that we have. So how can we introduce the Bible to our children? Let's go.... Resources For You: Timothy 3:16-17 Next Steps: Share this podcast with a friend Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
Episode 4 - Teaching Kids about God's Instruction - A Practical Lesson
July 27, 2021 04:20 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBWe want to impart to our children just how important it is to study God's Word, to listen to what He says, to be as David said, "hiding it in our hearts." We want them to have the same love for God's Word and the same vibrancy in their faith that we have. So how can we introduce the Bible to our children? Let's go.... Resources For You: Timothy 3:16-17 Next Steps: Share this podcast with a friend Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
Why Praying for Our Children is So Important with Barb Cole (Episode 3)
July 20, 2021 04:20 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBGod loves the children in our life more than we do, and praying for them is one of the most important things we can do as a parent or caregiver. Today we explore how prayer can be strategic, proactive, and powerful in a group. Ready to learn why we should we start with prayer? Let's go.... BARB COLE serves as the Mid-Atlantic Division Coordinator for Mom's In Prayer, a ministry that gathers moms locally to pray for one hour each week for their children and the school they attend. Barb and ...
Why Start with Prayer? with Barb Cole from Moms In Prayer International
July 20, 2021 04:20 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBGod loves the children in our life more than we do, and praying for them is one of the most important things we can do as a parent or caregiver. Today we explore how prayer can be strategic, proactive, and powerful in a group. Ready to learn why we should we start with prayer? Let's go.... BARB COLE serves as the Mid-Atlantic Division Coordinator for Mom's In Prayer, a ministry that gathers moms locally to pray for one hour each week for their children and the school they attend. Barb and ...
Episode 2 - Reaching your kids friends for Christ with Jocelyn Hrovath
July 13, 2021 04:20 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBIt does matter who your friends are, and it can be lonely not going along with the crowd. Friends help you along on your faith journey, and having friends that share your morals and values in school is important. Ready to hear more about how you can influence your child's friends for Christ? Let's go.... JOCELYN HROVATH served as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 17 years after graduating from Central Pennsylvania College. After her children were in elementary school, God called her to fou...
How Can I Influence My Children’s Friends for Christ? with Jocelyn Hrovath (Episode 2)
July 13, 2021 04:20 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBIt does matter who your friends are, and it can be lonely not going along with the crowd. Friends help you along on your faith journey, and having friends that share your morals and values in school is important. Ready to hear more about how you can influence your child's friends for Christ? Let's go.... JOCELYN HROVATH served as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 17 years after graduating from Central Pennsylvania College. After her children were in elementary school, God called her to fou...
Episode 1 - What is Bible2School? with Kori Pennypacker, CEO
July 06, 2021 05:40 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBWe're asked all the time...is that legal? Teaching the Bible DURING the school day? Yes, yes it is thanks to federal release rulings allowing children to attend a religious class off school property during their public school day. Curious to learn more? Let's go.... KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and has over 19 years of Children’s ministry and leadership experience. In 2009, she spoke at the Willow Creek Ch...
What is Bible2School? with Kori Pennypacker (Episode 1)
July 06, 2021 05:40 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBWe're asked all the time...is that legal? Teaching the Bible DURING the school day? Yes, yes it is thanks to federal release rulings allowing children to attend a religious class off school property during their public school day. Curious to learn more? Let's go.... KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and has over 19 years of Children’s ministry and leadership experience. In 2009, she spoke at the Willow Creek Ch...
An Intro to The You Can Tell the Children Podcast
July 06, 2021 05:35 - 6 minutes - 11 MBA BIBLE2SCHOOL PODCAST It’s easy, it’s fun to share God’s Word Our passion is to equip Christian adults with relevant, fun, age appropriate, and hope-filled ways to share God’s word in everyday life with any child in your circle of influence. Together we will explore why it is so important to be intentional about sharing God’s Word with the next generation of children…in the car, at the dinner table, or on rainy day adventures. They need to hear God’s word. And we will make sure You Can Tel...
You Can Tell the Children - Trailer
July 06, 2021 05:35 - 6 minutes - 11 MBA BIBLE2SCHOOL PODCAST It’s easy, it’s fun to share God’s Word Our passion is to equip Christian adults with relevant, fun, age appropriate, and hope-filled ways to share God’s word in everyday life with any child in your circle of influence. Together we will explore why it is so important to be intentional about sharing God’s Word with the next generation of children…in the car, at the dinner table, or on rainy day adventures. They need to hear God’s word. And we will make sure You Can Tel...
What Is Bible2School?
June 16, 2021 15:53 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBKORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and has over 19 years of Children’s ministry and leadership experience. In 2009, she spoke at the Willow Creek Children’s Ministry Conspire Conference, near Chicago, inspiring children’s ministry leaders from all over the world with her passion for reaching children with God’s Word. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to...