Annie's MiniBFF Podcast

What Jesus Said

miniBFFs, have you ever heard about the Sermon on the Mount? I know, it’s kind of a funny name right? But the Sermon on the Mount is a very important message that Jesus gave to a crowd of people about being a follower of God. Today’s story is an example of one of the many reasons why I am so thankful to have the Bible because it tells us about all the very important things that Jesus taught while He was on earth. 

There is nothing I love more than reading about Jesus healing those who need healing! Right, miniBFFS??  In our story today, Jesus shows us that He loves everyone by taking care of the people who were not welcomed by others. He helps someone who is blind, someone who couldn’t walk, and someone who had horrible sickness that no one wanted to be around. Jesus not only wanted to be around them, He wanted to heal them. 

miniBFFs, we really love the story for this episode because we get to witness Jesus perform not one, but two, miracles. This is the story about a father who wanted his little girl to get better and about a woman who had been sick for a very long time and also wanted to get better. Spoiler alert - Jesus heals them both! But the way that these miracles happened is very different.

Did you know that Jesus cares for you so much that no matter what, He will never stop loving you? It’s true, miniBFFs! And that is a topic we are learning about in this episode with the story of the woman at the well. This woman felt a lot of shame and sadness about the things she had done and thought no one loved her. But Jesus was about to tell her how much He loved her and how He had come to save her. 

So we know Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist from our episode last week. But what happened after that? Well, Jesus spent a lot of time in the desert of all places! That’s probably not where I would go right after being baptized, but it is where Jesus went and for a good reason. We also learn about Jesus calling his disciples and how important it was for Jesus to have close friends too. 

This episode today is all about John the Baptist. It is so important that we take time to learn about him because he is a very good example of wanting to tell everyone about Jesus. Even before John the Baptist had even met Jesus face to face, he knew that Jesus was someone that everyone needed to know about. 

We have a fun announcement just for you, miniBFFs! Annie’s miniBFF Podcast will be back with brand new episodes in 2024! Starting on Monday, January 8th we’ll be reading MORE stories from Annie’s favorite book, the Bible. But in this season, ALL of the stories are from the gospels as shared in some of our favorite storybook Bibles from our friends at Zonderkidz.  We can’t wait to learn more about Jesus with all our miniBFFs (and their grownups too) in the new year!

Here are the children’s Bibles we’ll be reading from:

miniBFFs, I have been keeping a BIG secret and it's time to share this fun surprise with YOU! Listen in to find out about something special I've been working on with YOU in mind!

Have you ever climbed a tree? Well, did you know that there is a story in the bible about someone climbing a tree. There is, miniBFFs. His name was Zacchaeus. And it was a good thing he did too, because it helped him get a better look at Jesus. Even though Jesus already knew he was up in the tree. This episode tells the story of Zacchaeus and how climbing the tree made a big change in his heart and the hearts of those around him.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Getting hurt is zero fun. Am I right, miniBFFS? And the hard part about getting hurt is waiting for the boo boo to heal! But usually, it always does. This episode focuses on a story in the bible where Jesus healed a blind man named Bartimaeus. But the reason Bartimaeus was able to be healed was because he had faith in Jesus.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

We have heard before the story about Jesus telling us to love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind and to love your neighbor as yourself. But this episode talks about what Jesus meant when He said “love your neighbor”. And miniBFFs, it is a good one!

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Have you ever had a garden before? If you have, you know how much work it takes to keep it alive and growing. Well Jesus tells us a story, or a parable, about a garden that lives in our hearts. I am serious, miniBFFs! There is a story in the bible about Jesus being the vine and we are the branches. Do you know who the gardener is? God! That’s right! This episode dives more into the topic of tending to the garden that lives inside of us and why it is important to take care of it.

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Moses is a big part of the old testament in the bible and there are a lot of stories about him. But for this episode I wanted to tell you about Moses from the very beginning and how God had a big plan for him. This episode I tell you about how Moses floating down a river as a baby made a big impact on the future of Egypt.

Scripture: Exodus chapters 1 & 2

Do you like to run? Well, miniBFFs, I don’t really love running. I kind of only like to run if I am in a race with someone or playing my favorite sport, soccer. Would you be shocked to know that running is talked about in the bible?! Believe it or not, it is! But it is talked about in a way where you are running towards God. Listen to this episode to find out more.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Y’all know I love talking about being brave. I mean, we spent an entire two weeks on this podcast focusing just on that topic alone. So of course I love the story from the bible about three very brave men named - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendnego. These three men stood up to King Nebuchadnezzer and said they were not going to worship the statue like he had commanded. They told him they would only worship God. Find out what happened when they disobeyed and what God did to help by listening to this episode.

Scripture: Daniel Chapter 3

Have you ever had a moment where you wanted to scream “Hey! That's not fair!”? Well, I for sure have! And guess what? There were people in the Bible who felt that way too. In fact, Jesus tells us a whole story on fairness and how we don’t need to put too much focus onto it. Especially when it comes to God. Find out more about this story from the Bible in this episode.

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Being patient… I know! It can be so hard! And I am sure there has been a time when you have had to wait patiently for something to happen. Well you are not alone. Today, our story from the Bible is about Sarah and Abraham and how they had to practice a lot of patience in waiting for God to bring them a baby.

Scripture: Genesis 17:16, 18:1-5, and 21:1-7

And we’re back! Season 3 has officially started for Annie’s miniBFF Podcast! Are you excited? Because we are so excited. Annie’s miniBFF Podcast is a place where I get to take a little time to tell you a story from one of my favorite books, the Bible!

In this episode we focus on the story of Jesus when He asked for the children to come to Him. Even though back when Jesus walked the earth it wasn’t normal for kids to get to hear about teachings from God. And the disciples thought this too! Can you believe it? But Jesus said to bring the children to Him anyways! 

Scripture:  Matthew 19:13-15

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY TEN of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about how your feet can help you lead in more way than you know.

Our bible verse for the day is from 1 John 2:6 - Whoever says he abides in [Jesus] ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.

And our question for today is: Everyone leads someone. Can you make a list of people who may look up to you as a leader? How can you lead them toward God?

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY NINE of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about allowing God into your heart.

Our bible verse for the day is from Psalm 86:15 - But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

And our question for today is: Part of letting God love you is letting Him know you. Talk honestly with Him about your hurts, fears, dreams, and desires.

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY EIGHT of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about believing that God made you exactly the way you should be.

Our bible verse for the day is from Psalm 139:14 - I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

And our question for today is: Describe the you that God made. What are three of your best qualities? What is your favorite talent or ability?

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY SEVEN of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about when you know the truth about yourself that it will set you free!

Our bible verse for the day is from Matthew 4:4 - Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

And our question for today is: Is there a name someone has called you that isn’t true? Is there a way someone else’s words are keeping you from being brave?

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY SIX of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about learning to ignore those thoughts that are not true about you!

Our bible verse for the day is from Genesis 3:2-4 - “And the women said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’ But the serpent said to the women ‘You will not surely die.’”

And our question for today is: Chosen, Forgiven, Loved, Saved are all labels that God has already given you. Can you find another label God has given you? What do these labels mean to you?

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY FIVE of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about deciding to start being brave.

Our bible verse for the day is from 1 Samuel 17:37 - “Go, and the Lord be with you.”

And our question for today is: What brave thing are you journeying toward? Maybe it’s something you long to create, write, say or do.

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY FOUR of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about seeing people being brave around you!

Our bible verse for the day is from Acts 4:13 - “The officials were amazed to see how brave Peter and John were, and they knew that these two apostles were only ordinary men and not well educated. The officials were certain that these men had been with Jesus.”

And our question for today is: Do you see a friend or a family member being brave today?

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY THREE of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about realizing that you are braver than you might think!

Our bible verse for the day is Isaiah 30:21 - “Whether you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear and voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.’”

And our question for today is: What have you done before that made you feel brave?

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY TWO of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is answering the question of why we should be brave.

Our bible verse for the day is 2 Timothy 1:8-9 “We can only keep on going, after all, by the power of God, who first saved us and then called us to this holy work. We had nothing to do with it. It was all his idea, a gift prepared for us in Jesus long before we knew anything about it. But we know it now.”

And our question for today is: What is your God story? How has God changed you and the things that have happened in your life and made them better?

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! 

This is DAY ONE of the first 10 DAYS of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

Today’s episode is defining what the word brave means and how we can be brave even when we are scared!

Our bible verse for the day is Isaiah 41:31 - “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

And our question for today is: Why do you want to be brave?

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Have you ever been on a road trip? One thing we know you need on a road trip is a map telling you where to go. Did you know there is also kind of a road map in the bible? One that helps guide you to Jesus. We talk more about it in today's episode.

Scripture: Psalm 119:105 

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Do you remember the first time you learned your name? Well, I don't. But you know who did know my name before anyone else? God did. Yep! He knew exactly what your name would be before you were even born. And names are super important to us but also in the Bible. On this episode we dive into the genealogy of Jesus Christ from Matthew 1. 

Scripture: Matthew 1 

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Have you ever built a sandcastle before? If you have, you know that the foundation of a house made of sand isn't very strong. Jesus actually talked about building your home on a firm foundation in the Bible. But He wasn't actually talking about our physical home, He was talking about our faith.

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27 & Luke 6:46-49

We'd love to see you draw a picture of a sandcastle! We can't wait to see what you create. 

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We are back after a week of honoring Holy Week and are excited to share the story of Easter with all of you. In this episode we talk about why we celebrate Easter and what makes it so important. 

Scripture: Luke Chapter 20-24 and John 20

We'd love to see you draw a picture of an Easter egg! We can't wait to see what you create

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We love a good parade here at Annie's miniBFF podcast! Did you know there was kind of a parade in the Bible? In this episode we talk about Palm Sunday and Jesus riding through town on a donkey. 

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44 and John 12:12-19

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When it is time for bed the room can feel really dark and it can feel a little scary. But what we want you to know, miniBFFs, is that even in the dark you are not alone. Jesus is always with you. Find out how you carry the light of Jesus in this episode.

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-26 John 8:12

We'd love to see you draw a picture of a nightlight! We can't wait to see what you create 

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Having friends can be a lot of fun! Right?! It is fun to play games with your friends, or laugh with them, or even play a sport. Being a friend also means being there for you friends when they are happy or sad. Jesus had a lot of friends too. In this episode we learn about the story of Jesus and His friend Lazarus.

Scripture: John 11 

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We all have a list of things we want to do each day. And while that list is important there is one thing that is the most important and that is taking time each day to talk to Jesus. We know this because of the story of Mary and Martha. Learn all about it on today's episode 

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

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Today's episode we get to hear the story about Jesus calling on the first disciples. And did you know that you have something in common with the disciples ? That Jesus chose you too!

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11 & 6:12-16

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Have you ever played a sport where you got to be on a team? Isn't it so much fun! On today's episode we are talking about a very important person from the Bible named John the Baptist. If Jesus had a team, John was for sure on it. 

Scripture: Matthew 3; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 1, 3:1-22; John 1:1-34 

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You know who is always calling out to you? God. And there is a friend in the Bible God was calling out to named Jonah. Find out what happens to Jonah when he tries to run away from what God was wanting him to do.

Scripture: Jonah 1-3 

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Happy Valentine's Day miniBFFs! Valentine's day is known for all the cards, getting candy, and celebrating LOVE. And the topic of LOVE is something that is mentioned a lot in the Bible. For today's story we are sharing about how important the topic of love is to Jesus.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

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