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The Bible does not require a seminary degree or pastoral ordination to understand and teach the stories of God. But, like all things, it does require sound principles and dedication.
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Below you'll also find samples of my "Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family" and "The Book of Proverbs."
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Episodes
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
How to Teach Our Kids the Bible (conversation and interview)
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
This is podcast conversation first aired on "Back Porch with Dale and Jonalyn." This interview covers the whys and hows behind "Teaching Our Kids the Bible" and Dale's passion for the project.
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Lesson 1. Why We Don't Teach Our Kids the Bible (FREE Lesson)
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
This is the beginning of your training. These lessons will equip you to study the Bible on your own and teach your own kids at home.
What are some reasons you struggle to teach your own kids the Bible?
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Friday Jan 01, 2021
Lesson 2. Which Bible Translation Should I Choose? (FREE Lesson)
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
With so many options, which Bible translation is the best for me when teaching my kids the Bible? KJV, NKJV, NASB, NIV, The Message? Help!!
Don't worry. This lesson will help you get that sorted out quickly.
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Lesson 3. Let's Practice! Walking through Psalm 23 (FREE Lesson)
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Let's start teaching now!!
In this short lesson, I walk you through the famous Psalm 23 and how you can teach it to your kids in just a few minutes.
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Jesus Story 4: Does Jesus have authority to forgive sins?
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Story 4 (Mark 2)
Does Jesus have authority to forgive sins?
- Who is a teacher in your life that makes you want to lean in to hear more?
- Why is it so much easier to say “Your sins are forgiven” than to heal someone?
- How would you feel if your favorite teacher coupled their teaching with a jaw-dropping miracle? What would you do in response? Talk about it? Talk to them? Run home? Be silent and think about it?
- Why does reputation and looking good get in the way of personal growth?
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Jesus Story 4, Side B: Why was Jesus so controversial?
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Story 4, Side B (Mark 2)
Why was Jesus so controversial?
- What does Jesus want to be understood as something more than the demon-caster-outer?
- What is the logical connection between forgiving sins and being God?
- Dale defines forgiveness as releasing someone from a debt. How have you heard forgiveness defined before? Does this definition from Scripture give you new insight into what forgiveness could mean for you?
- If you think back over your life, of all the incautious words you’ve spoken, all the good things you’ve avoided due to busyness or cowardliness or self-deception, consider how the length of ledger of all the debts you owe God and others. All your own pollution. Now imagine God takes that list and tears it up and says, I’ve got you covered. Your debt is paid. How do you feel now? What would you do? This is what “Your sins are forgiven” means.
- Jesus doesn’t favor the poor or the rich or the elite or the marginalized. Jesus was on the side of any who wanted HIM, rich or poor, Jew or Gentile. Do all people in any socio-economic or ethnic group want Jesus?
- Instead of making church attendance or a denomination the way we identify Christians, what if we started looking for people who know they are soul sick or emotionally sick or mentally sick and know they need help? Would we expect to find Christians in different places? Where would you look for these people?
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Jesus Story 27: Where does Jesus go first in Jerusalem?
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Story 27: Where does Jesus go first in Jerusalem? (Mark 11)
- Do you remember a time you had a huge social event, maybe a big success? How did you feel the morning after? Consider how Jesus felt after his triumphal entry.
- In what way have the leaders in the temple turned it into a haven or safe place for thieves?
- Before you hear Dale explain in Side B, why do you think Jesus cursed the fig tree?
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Jesus Story 27, Side B: What is the deal with the fig tree?
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Story 27, Side B (Mark 11)
What is the deal with the fig tree?
- What is the temple intended for?
- Put into your own words how the leaders are using the temple to hide?
- Do you know anyone who hides their evil behind God’s words or God’s house?
- What is the deal with the fig tree? Who does the fig tree represent?
- How is this passage a comfort for you when you feel under the thumb of an abusive system or authority?