Keys For Kids Ministries presents your favorite Classic Keys for Kids, Storytime and Children's Bible Hour programs, with featured episodes released every Tuesday!
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Keys for Kids is a daily storytelling show based on the Keys for Kids children's devotional. Hosted by Zach, this podcast combines Scripture readings with captivating stories that illustrate essential Biblical principles. With Zach's creative voices bringing characters to life, listeners embark on a faith-filled journey. Tune in to discover the keys to growing in faith and understanding God's love. Produced by Keys for Kids Ministries, this podcast is a treasure trove to help young hearts gr ...
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Unlocked is a daily teen devotional, centered on God’s Word. Each day’s devotion—whether fiction, poetry, or essay—asks the question: How does Jesus and what He did affect today’s topic? With daily devotions read by our hosts, Natalie and Dylan, and questions designed to encourage discussion and a deeper walk with Christ, Unlocked invites teens to both engage with the Bible and to write and submit their own devotional pieces.
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This 20-minute weekly podcast is for Christian men who want to hear, “Well done,” from Jesus, after running the race marked out for them. Its goals are to: 1) EQUIP men to better understand from Scripture their mission, 2) ENCOURAGE men because we fail often, 3) ENERGIZE men because our spiritual tank is often on "empty," 4) EMPOWER men to stay focused on honoring Christ with their lives. The podcast presenter, Dr. Gary Yagel, is known for his practical biblical teaching and encouraging hear ...
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Bethany Kimsey welcomes you for a quick cup of coffee, some laughs and maybe a few tears as we talk about the realities of motherhood. As a mother of 8 children ranging in age from 5-21, Bethany has learned the freedom of applying gospel truths to the daily details with children. Together we will learn how to take spiritual truths into the micro and macro moments of motherhood. How do we make this fuzzy intersection of real life mothering and the gospel clearly defined for vision and confide ...
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What kind of stories come to mind when you think of foster care? Many stories are filled with heartbreak, pain, and sorrow. But what if we could step in and see them turned into stories of hope? Hope Bridge is on a gospel-led mission to transform the foster care landscape in Ohio. We're here to raise awareness and empower churches and communities to step into action by supporting vulnerable children and families in their local communities. We’re certainly not the Author of these stories, and ...
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Welcome to "Legacy-Minded Leadership with James and Maria," where purpose meets impact. Join us on a transformative journey that will unlock the keys to intentional living, spiritual growth, and personal development to leave a lasting positive impact. Discover how to design a life of significance, identify your unique gifts, and lead yourself well so you will be qualified to lead others. Dive into rich discussions on faith, family, and self-discovery, gaining insights that will redefine the ...
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Children's Bible Hour Episode of the Week. New Episodes Every Tuesday!By Keys For Kids Ministries
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READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27; EPHESIANS 4:1-6 I attended the same church until I turned twenty-three. Through a service opportunity, I started attending a different church. But I wasn’t just switching buildings and service times. I was switching denominations too. Denominations are groups of churches (like Free Methodist, Church of God, Presbyteria…
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Bible Reading: John 9:1-7 Jana looked out the window as a tear slid down her cheek. She watched as the other kids laughed and played in the snow. Her brother Caleb saw her and threw a snowball. She giggled in spite of herself as it softly hit the window. Sighing, she turned away and wheeled herself into the kitchen. "What are you making, Mom?" "Sup…
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READ: PHILIPPIANS 1:3-11 Imagine you pick up a violin and attempt to play it for the very first time. You tuck it under your chin, pick up your bow, and draw it gently across the strings. Would you expect to hear lovely music? Of course not! You’d probably get some screeches and sour notes. But if you took time to learn and practice, eventually you…
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Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-11 Leighton was excited to spend time with his aunt. Since his new cousin was born, he hadn't seen her much. "Let's get right to the card tricks," said Aunt Ellie. "Where did I put my cards?" There was baby stuff everywhere. Leighton helped his aunt go through it. Finally, they found a deck of cards under a stuffed giraff…
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374. How Do We Pray Key Scripture for Our Child
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9:13Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we continue praying Ephesians 3:14-21 for our children, we pray that the Holy Spirit will dwell in their hearts. This is more than just a surface-level prayer—it’s asking for Christ to be deeply rooted in their minds and wills. We are praying for Christ to be united with them, knowing they can’t be okay without…
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READ: ROMANS 8:31-39; EPHESIANS 3:14-21 "Could we with ink the ocean fill, and were the skies of parchment made; were ev’ry stalk on earth a quill, and ev’ryone a scribe by trade; to write the love of God above would drain the ocean dry; nor could the scroll contain the whole, though stretched from sky to sky.” The lyrics in this hymn, “The Love of…
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Bible Reading: Matthew 5:43-48; 1 John 4:7-13 "I'm not going to Topher's birthday party," Declan told his mother as they walked down the grocery aisle. "Not if Walker's there." "That's not very nice," said Mom. "For Topher or Walker." "Yeah, well, they both deserve it! Walker's mean and makes fun of people, and Topher just wants to be friends with …
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373. Praying Ephesians 3:14-21 for Our Children
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7:46Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, we can pray powerful prayers for our children, asking God to strengthen them in ways we can’t. In Ephesians 3:14, we’re reminded to pray that God empowers our children through his spirit. This prayer invites God to work actively within them, filling them with his strength and presence. It’s a reminder …
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READ: GENESIS 29:16-35; COLOSSIANS 3:12; 1 PETER 2:9 I went through my first heartbreak in high school when a boy I liked chose another girl over me. Have you ever had something like that happen to you? Maybe a friend is favoring another friend over you, or maybe, like me, you’ve experienced rejection from someone you like. Genesis 29 tells the sto…
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Bible Reading: John 6:37-40; Romans 6:23 "Mom, Sheba won't come when I call her!" said Adam. "Sometimes she comes toward me, but if I try to touch her, she runs away again. Watch!" Adam called to Sheba, his new puppy. Sure enough, Sheba looked at Adam, and when he kept calling, she ran in circles. Each time, she came close to Adam but always dodged…
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372. Is Complaining a Problem I Should Disciple?
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10:38Welcome back to the kitchen table. The constant grumbling from our kids—whether it’s about dinner, chores, or not getting their way—can be exhausting. Complaining wears us down, but more importantly, it reveals a deeper issue. Bethany walks us through Philippians 2:14, showing that complaining isn’t just about words—it’s a heart posture that reject…
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READ: ISAIAH 1:18; 1 JOHN 1:6–2:2 Have you ever accidentally folded a basket of dirty laundry? At first, you probably didn’t even notice the clothes weren’t clean. But, when you took a closer look (or smell), you could probably tell that the clothes had been worn. If you decided to just fold them up and put them away, you wouldn’t deceive anyone—so…
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Bible Reading: Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 "I've tried to get into the habit of reading my Bible every day," Alanna said as she reached for a piece of pizza, "but I never seem to be able to." Several others in the room nodded in agreement. They were having a pizza party for their Bible study group, and their leader was encouraging them to…
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371. He Is Faithful When We Are Faithless
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10:20Welcome back to the kitchen table. Have you ever wondered if you’re praying enough? Doing enough? That nagging voice that says, “you’re terrible at this”—that’s not from God. “If we are faithless, He remains faithful.” —2 Timothy 2:13 God doesn’t turn away when you struggle. His love isn’t conditional. His mercy holds you, even when you fall short.…
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The Story Time Episode of the Week. New Episodes Every Tuesday!By Keys For Kids Ministries
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The Classic Keys for Kids Episode of the Week. New Episodes Every Tuesday!By Keys For Kids Ministries
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READ: PSALM 127:1-2; MATTHEW 7:24-29 At a youth group party, my friends and I gathered for a night of worship and fun. Afterwards, we piled paper plates with snack food and headed outside to eat. We squeezed ourselves around an outdoor table. In the dark, though, we didn’t notice the patio table that we thought held a clear glass tabletop actually …
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Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16 Everyone in Daphne's family had blond hair except for her. Her hair was bright red. She stood out in every family picture and too often heard comments about being her parents' "red-headed girl." Some people told Daphne her hair was pretty, and others just looked at her strangely, like she didn't belong. Daphne sat on …
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69. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Healing Blocked Care in Parenting with Lisa Qualls
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30:11In this episode, we sit down with Lisa C. Qualls—author, speaker, and adoptive mom—to discuss the complexities of adoption, parenting, and connection. Lisa brings a wealth of wisdom from her personal experience as both a birth mom and adoptive mom, as well as her expertise as a TBRI Practitioner and Christian spiritual director. She is the co-autho…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Parenting isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about walking with God through every moment. 2 Corinthians 4:5-8 reminds me that I’m not doing this alone. Instead of relying on my own wisdom, I ask, “Lord, what would you have me do?” and trust him to guide me. Right now, that looks like inviting him into your co…
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READ: PSALM 55:22; JOHN 14:27; ROMANS 8:15-39 He made the world, Yet He knows my name. With every glorious sunset And bright shimmering moon, God sighs the words, “I love you.” When ocean waves crash Against quiet, golden shores, When stars fall across the sky, God’s words touch against my soul, “I see you. I know you. I love you.” He’s never left …
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Bible Reading: John 10:27-30 Tyler walked into the kitchen where his mom was preparing supper. They were going to a special program at church that night, so they would be eating earlier than usual. Mom looked up and smiled. "Hi, Tyler. What have you been doing?" "I've been reading," Tyler replied. "I'm learning some pretty cool stuff about the Unit…
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A Valentine’s Day Tool to Enrich Marriage Intimacy
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24:34Summary: Marriage failure almost always begins with the loss of intimacy, i.e. closeness in the marriage. This episode examines what Scripture says married couples need to understand and do to experience both the emotional and sexual intimacy, which God designed marriage for. Couples Study to Overcoming the Intimacy Misconnect in Marriage She spell…
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READ: ROMANS 12:4-8; 1 PETER 4:7-11 When you watch or play a sport, do you expect everyone to be good at every part of the game? For example, if you watch baseball, does everyone who bats get the same number of hits? Does everyone throw the exact same way? Of course not! Everyone on a team has different strengths. Maybe you play baseball, and hitti…
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Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-3, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-2 Dinner was finished, and Liam was just thinking about teasing his sister when she interrupted his plan. "Why did you have to stay in during recess today?" Naomi asked him. "I heard you and a bunch of other kids got caught cheating on a test." Liam swallowed hard, and it suddenly became very quie…
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READ: JOHN 1:12-13; ROMANS 8:15-30; 1 JOHN 3:1-5 I look in the mirror and meet my gaze. Who am I? I can study my looks and see bits and pieces of my parents, and similarities to my siblings. I can remember my ancestors and where they came from and know that they are the reason I look the way I do. But beyond the way I look, beyond what I see in the…
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Bible Reading: Colossians 1:9-12 "What are these clothes for?" asked Violet. She was at her friend Olivia Johnson's house, and Mrs. Johnson had the dining room covered with dresses, pants, and some items of clothing Addy didn't even recognize. Olivia laughed. "Mom helps the high school drama department with costumes for their plays. She's going thr…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Sharing Jesus with our kids isn’t about giving them a perfectly structured lesson or the "right" words. It’s about living it out—showing them what it means to walk with Him, not just talking about it. But let’s be honest. It feels hard sometimes. We wonder if they’re really listening, if we’re saying too much or n…
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READ: LUKE 12:13-48; 1 TIMOTHY 6:3-21 Greed is a treacherous sin. But, because Jesus died on the cross for us and rose from the grave, we can be free from the power of every sin, including greed. As people who’ve put our trust in Jesus, we have His Holy Spirit living in us, so we have the power to reject greed—and not only reject it, but replace it…
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Bible Reading: Matthew 20:1-16; Ephesians 2:8-9 "How was the pizza party?" Mom asked as Addy climbed into the car and buckled her seatbelt. Addy wasn't sure how to answer. She had chosen to give up her lunch recess five days in a row to help pick up litter, pull weeds from the cracked pavement, and spread new wood chips under the monkey bars. Being…
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368. Practical Ways to Abide in God’s Plan for Your Family
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12:59Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood can feel overwhelming, with constant worries about the future and whether we're doing enough. But in those moments, we can cling to one powerful truth: God has a plan for us and for our children. His outcome is perfect, and that’s where our hope rests. When we trust in God's plan, we find peace and expe…
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READ: MATTHEW 6:19-34; PHILIPPIANS 4:4-20 I am guilty of greed. It’s one of those sins that seems to keep popping up in my life, sometimes in the same old ways, sometimes in new and surprising ways. But I’m thankful that God keeps pointing out this sin to me as I read His Word. It’s uncomfortable, and sometimes downright appalling, to realize how g…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 66:16-20; Jeremiah 33:3 "I wish my grandpa lived nearby," said Tariq as he and his friend Mason went to visit Mason's grandfather. "I wanted Grandpa to move here when Grandma died, but he didn't." Tariq had always wondered why God hadn't answered his prayer. Mason's grandpa was working outside when they arrived. He greeted them…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood can feel like an ongoing cycle of giving and waiting, with moments of discouragement about whether it’s all paying off. Bethany recently shared a powerful comparison: the pecan tree. A pecan tree doesn’t bear fruit until 10-14 years old, and it’s only fully fruitful after 18-22 years. Just like a pecan …
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READ: PSALMS 19:1-4; 148:1-14 Have you ever looked around at nature and just felt in awe of how beautiful God’s creation is? God made a wonderful world, and He invites us to enjoy it with Him—from sunsets to ocean waves. Sometimes we’re so moved by the beauty around us, we can’t find the words to express how we feel. God made everything that exists…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 9:7-10; Jude 1:20-22 "Want to come check on a house with me?" Braxton's dad asked. Braxton didn't really want to, but he climbed into his dad's truck. His dad was a building contractor, and Braxton used to love seeing the houses he was building. But after his mom died, he didn't find it exciting anymore. They made their way to …
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366. Outcomes Cannot Be Our Measurements in Motherhood
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13:04Welcome back to the kitchen table. Do you ever struggle to see your children the way God does, feeling stuck in your own perspective? Comparison, frustration, and the pressure of outcomes creep in so quickly. So how do we shift? 2 Peter 1:2 says, “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” But grace a…
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READ: JOHN 15:1-17 Have you ever seen someone prune a tree or another plant—or done some pruning yourself? Pruning involves cutting off part of a plant so there can be new growth. As a gardener clips, cuts, or saws off branches, sometimes it looks like they’re trying to harm the plant rather than help it. But pruning is an important part of helping…
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