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72// Gospel of Mark for Kids: Intro to the Gospel of Mark In today’s episode, Rachael kicks off a whole new series where we are learning from the Gospel of Mark. In this episode, Rachael explain who Mark was, and why his words were important.  Do you have a question for Rachael? Maybe you have questions about God, the Bible, or something you heard on the podcast. Go ahead and leave me a message! And who knows, you may even hear yourself on a future episode: Leave Me A Voicemail   You can find Family Discussion Guides that covers today’s content on our Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus   The Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast is a companion to the Hearing Jesus Podcast. Learn more at shehears.org Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast!   Do you ever feel like you want to know more about the Bible but that it’s kind of hard to understand? Do you want to share your faith with your friends but have a hard time figuring out how to do that? Do you want to learn how to connect the Bible to your real life? Well then, this is the show for you.   My name is Rachael, and I am your host. I have been a Children’s Pastor for a long time, and one of my favorite things is helping kids learn how to understand the Bible. I think that sometimes people think that the Bible is just for adults, but God actually really wants kids to know about Him. So on this podcast, we are going to learn all about God’s Big Story and how he shows Himself to us through the Bible. As we learn together what the stories in the Bible mean, we can learn how to live out our faith in our everyday life.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

639// Pressing In: An Introduction to the Gospel of Mark: Daily Devotional, Bible Study In this episode, Rachael introduces the Gospel of Mark. Mark was one of the four writers of the gospels and a close associate of the apostle Peter. Mark served as Peter’s scribe, writing down his words and experiences. The Gospel of Mark was written to encourage Christians in Rome who were facing persecution. Rachael emphasizes that the gospel shows Jesus as both fully God and fully human, and that Jesus gives all believers a mission to know Him and make Him known. Show Sponsor Partnership Information: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 Additional Resources: For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, devotional and Bible study resources, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page:  patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Devotional/Bible Study Resources: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Fasting, fast, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures, God’s Word, joy, celebration, spiritual disciplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

630: Reasons We Can Have Joy Even When We Think We Can’t: Hearing God, Devotional   Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in our daily lives, forgetting all the reasons we can celebrate God’s goodness. Today’s Biblical meditation comes from Psalm 103. I pray it blesses you!   Show Sponsor Partnership Information: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 To get a FREE month of the Victory App from Covenant Eyes, use code HEARINGJESUS30 at covenanteyes.sjv.io/LXQN0V Additional Resources: For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Fasting, fast, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures, God’s Word, joy, celebration, spiritual disciplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

540: Spring Bible Study: Rachel- Choosing Gratitude Over Longing SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Rachel In this episode, Rachael discusses the story of Rachel, the sister of Leah, from the Old Testament. Rachel is described as beautiful, but her beauty becomes a source of competition and jealousy between her and her sister. This episode discusses the consequences of allowing bitterness to consume us. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page:  patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Rachel, Old Testament, beauty, competition, jealousy, barrenness, bitterness, inner beauty, gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

540: The Gospel on a Dirty Street in Calcutta: A Conversation With Angie Smith In this conversation, Rachael Groll interviews Angie Smith, author of one of Rachael’s favorite Bible Studies, Seamless. They discuss Angie's faith journey and the importance of perspective and understanding the larger narrative of Scripture. Angie shares her favorite part of connecting with audiences and witnessing their transformation. The conversation ends with a prayer for listeners who may be hesitant or skeptical about what God may be calling them to do. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Angie Smith, Bible teacher, author, ministry, faith journey, Compassion International, child sponsorship, perspective, Scripture, transformation, prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

539: Spring Bible Study: Leah- How God Sees and Cares for the Unloved and Rejected SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Leah In this episode, Rachael discusses the story of Leah, one of the sisters who was married to Jacob. We learn from Scripture that Jacob loved her sister Rachel more. Despite feeling unloved and rejected, Leah had many children and played a significant role in the lineage of Jesus. We learn about the importance of not comparing ourselves to others and finding value in God's love and redemption. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Leah, Rachel, Old Testament, sisters, competition, God's voice, silent, relationship with God, relationship with others, journaling prompts, Bible study, polygamy, flawed people, marriage, children, love triangle, heartache, sorrow, manipulation, grace, redemption, comparison, inadequacy, honor, surrender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

538: Spring Bible Study: Deborah the Nursemaid- Serving Faithfully Throughout Our Lives SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Deborah, Rebekah’s Nurse Maid In this episode, Rachael explores the life of Deborah, but it’s probably not the Deborah you remember from Scripture. Deborah was Rebekah’s nursemaid, and she played a significant role in Jacob and Esau's life. Deborah’s story reminds us that even in the sometimes overlooked tasks of the day to day, God sees us and values our impact. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Deborah, Genesis, nurse, attendant, teacher, impact, service, recognition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

537: Spring Bible Study: Rebekah- The Mom Who Manipulated SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Rebekah Rebecca's story in the Old Testament starts off with good intentions, but we learn how she soon gets off track. She falls into deception and manipulation and later has to deal with the consequences. So many of us can see ourselves in her story, but we can be thankful for a God who remains faithful throughout it all. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Rebecca, Old Testament, obedience, deception, manipulation, consequences, faithfulness, trust, God's plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

536: A Heart Divided: Lot’s Wife SPRING BIBLE STUDY: WOMEN OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Lot’s Wife While we don’t ever learn the name of Lot’s wife, we see her mentioned by Jesus in the New Testament. Her divided heart and attachment to the world led to her being used as a warning to be ready when He comes back. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Lot's wife, Genesis, Sodom and Gomorrah, disobedience, divided heart, warning, readiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

535: Did You Know Abraham Had a Third Wife? Meet: Keturah Did you know Abraham had a third wife? Many of us know about Sarah and Hagar, but we often forget about his third wife, Keturah. On today’s episode, we discuss the mother of six of Abraham’s children and how the Lord sees us, even when others don’t.  Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices