Short Bible Stories: Recent Episodes
Woven Ninja - Israel Schertz
Every parent wants their child to have fun, learn, and grow more in the Bible. However, time is limited. Have you ever asked: “What can I do to grow my child’s faith?” “How can I connect with my child?” “What about the difficult topics of stress, loss, and anxiety?” This podcast connects laughter and the Bible. It provides starter questions at the end of every episode, a soft opening to begin those discussions. It resources parents ways to connect with their children where they are.
Israel Schertz has more than 15 years of children's ministry experience. From creating content, fun engaging environments or building lasting relationships. His goal is not to be another "kids" person rather his mission is to create fun, engaging and simple content for people to walk their faith journey. These are "Short" Bible stories that he shares with his friends are directly from the Holy Bible can be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want. With voice acting, sound effects and even some singing he will take the listener on a journey to remember the Bible is fun and true.
Todays episode is a compilation of all season one. Smashed together with some Bible facts and/or setup of the story in-between each one.
Buckle up for this mix and enjoy.
Every parent wants their child to have fun, learn, and grow more in the Bible. However, time is limited. Have you ever asked: “What can I do to grow my child’s faith?” “How can I connect with my child?” “What about the difficult topics of stress, loss, and anxiety?” This podcast connects laughter and the Bible. It provides starter questions at the end of every episode, a soft opening to begin those discussions. It resources parents ways to connect with their children where they are.
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me "Schertz."
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Today's story in the Bible is about Jonah. Today we are going to experience three things - denial, repentance and God’s rescuing power. So get out your fishing rods, tackle box and life jackets for this crazy cruise.
Every parent wants their child to have fun, learn, and grow more in the Bible. However, time is limited. Have you ever asked: “What can I do to grow my child’s faith?” “How can I connect with my child?” “What about the difficult topics of stress, loss, and anxiety?” This podcast connects laughter and the Bible. It provides starter questions at the end of every episode, a soft opening to begin those discussions. It resources parents ways to connect with their children where they are.
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me "Schertz."
Go deeper with reading scripture: Book of Jonah
Follow up questions:
- If you could do anything for three days what would you do?
- Have you ever wanted to try and run from something you knew was right? Were you successful?
- Jonah shared with Ninevah — How can you share God with others?
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An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me "Schertz."
Today's story in the Bible is about Joshua and the battle for Jericho. Let’s get ready for a battle in the most unusual way. Today God will speak with Joshua about a ground breaking military strategy. Let’s ‘RUCK UP’…
Go deeper with reading scripture: Joshua 5
Follow up questions:
- Try yelling at a wall to see if it will fall. Then build something; walk around it 7 times; yell. Did it fall? Have fun!
- God encouraged Joshua. How has God encouraged you?
- How can you encourage someone today? (Call, text or card) - Now go do it!
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Today's story in the Bible is about Gideon. Have you ever been scared of someone or something? In today’s true story from the Bible, a guy named Gideon went from being scared and feeling alone, to leading an army and defeating the Midianites. So sit down, strap in for a roller coaster ride
Voice talent: Kyle Schroeder
Go deeper with reading scripture: Judges 6
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me "Schertz."
Follow up questions:
- Find and count 300 objects either in your house, work, school, store or more. How long did it take you to count?
- Have you ever feared doing something? What was it and what did you do?
- When God calls you to do something BIG in your life, who can you invite to join you in this journey?
Next Level Question: What does doubting or questioning God look like you? Have you ever doubted God?
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God's rescuing POWER shows up again today in Noah!
Voice Talent by: Elias Schertz; Juby and Mark Benton.
The Benton family have an amazing podcast. They are top-notch. Check them out and listen here: https://www.podpage.com/lets-talk-about-it-2/
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel "Schertz."
Go deeper with reading scripture: Genesis 6-9
- If you were Noah, how would you design the Ark?
- What is the longest you have had to wait? 1 minute? 37 minutes? 7, 485 minutes? What was it for?
- As the rainbow was God's promise to Noah, what is God's promise to you?
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This is the entire collection of the Jospeh series. All four parts smashed together.
- Part1: The Dreamer
- Part 2: The Misunderstood
- Part 3: The Interpreter
- Part 4: The Forgiven
For all the next step questions please go back into the show notes of the previous shows.
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This is series conclusion of how God used Joseph to exercise HIS rescuing POWER!
Voice Talent by: Noah and Barry Lell, Elias Schertz.
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel "Schertz."
Go deeper with reading scripture: Genesis 45
- What is the longest time you've spent in the car traveling? What did you do to pass time?
- How can you help your neighborhood or community? (Suggestions: picking up trash, mow their lawn, etc..)?
- Why is it hard to forgive and when is it easy to forgive?
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This is part three of a four part series of how God used Joseph to exercise HIS rescuing POWER!
Voice Talent by: Noah and Barry Lell, Elias Schertz.
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel "Schertz."
Go deeper with reading scripture: Genesis 40
- Have you ever had a dream with animals in them? Which animals?
- When you had to wait for something, maybe for a long time, what helped you pass the time?
- God never forgets you. He knows you and made you. However, have you ever felt forgotten like Joseph? How did it feel?
- Next level question: How can we draw close to God when we feel forgotten?
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This is part two of a four part series of how God used Joseph to exercise HIS rescuing POWER!
Voice Talent by: Earl Spain.
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An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel "Schertz."
Go deeper with reading scripture: Genesis 38-39
Trust me these questions are solid.
- What is something you believe is old? Give some examples.
- When have you worked really hard and got rewarded for it?
- Do you like it when people tell lies about you?
- Next level question: How can we make the world a better place?
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This is part one of a four part series of how God used Joseph to exercise HIS rescuing POWER!
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An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel "Schertz."
Go deeper with reading scripture: Genesis 37
Follow up questions:
- What is a cool dream you've had before?
- How would you react if you were Joseph or his brothers?
- Have you ever been angry before toward someone? How did you handle that?
NEXT LEVEL QUESTION: Is being angry a sin? Why or why not?
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Added Voice Talent from: Miley and Andrew Lell
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An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel "Schertz."
Today's story in the Bible is about the three friends standing for what is right.
Go deeper with reading scripture: Daniel
Follow up questions:
- What is your favorite way to eat a s’more? (Over a campfire, microwave or in a smoothie) And favorite choice of chocolate to use? (Dark, Milk, Reeses?)
- What other stories in the Bible do you see God rescue His people?
- When is it tough to stand up for God?
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An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel "Schertz."
Today is the past few weeks put together into one seamless episode.
Go deeper with reading scripture: Exodus
Follow up questions:
- What is your favorite snack? Why is it your favorite snack?
- Have you ever moved before? What was it like and were you scared?
- Why do people do mean things?
- How would you feel if your house was full of frogs?
- If you had to quickly leave your house, what are three things you would take?
- Have you ever made excuses because you didn't want to do something? Why do you that was? Share with someone why.
- If you could eat at any restaurant, where would it be and what would you order?
- Have you ever made mistakes? What were they and how can you get better?
- What's the most challenging commandment to keep and what's the easiest to keep?
The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20
1 - There's only one God
2 - No other gods before me
3 - No false gods
4 - Say God's name with respect
5 - Honor mom and dad
6 - Don't murder
7 - No adultery
8 - No stealing
9 - No lying
10 - Don't covet
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Added Voice Talent from: Brian Michel, Lillian Schertz and Shawn Ives
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An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me "Schertz."
Today is the epic conclusion of Moses.
Go deeper with reading scripture: Starting at Exodus 16
Follow up questions:
- If you could eat at any restaurant, where would it be and what would you order?
- Have you ever made mistakes? What were they and how can you get better?
- What's the most challenging commandment to keep and what's the easiest to keep?
The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20
1 - There's only one God
2 - No other gods before me
3 - No false gods
4 - Say God's name with respect
5 - Honor mom and dad
6 - Don't murder
7 - No adultery
8 - No stealing
9 - No lying
10 - Don't covet
Support the show
Added Voice Talent from: Shawn Ives and Brian Michel
Please consider supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shortsschertz
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me "Schertz."
Today's story in the Bible is part two of a three part series of Moses.
Go deeper with reading scripture: Exodus 3
Follow up questions:
- How would you feel if your house was full of frogs?
- If you had to quickly leave your house, what are three things you would take?
- Have you ever made excuses because you didn't want to do something? Why do you that was? Share with someone why.
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Added Voice Talent from: Elias Schertz and Brian Michel
Please consider supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shortsschertz
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel “Schertz."
Today's story in the Bible is about the early years of Moses.
Go deeper with reading scripture: Exodus 1-2
Follow up questions:
- What is your favorite snack? Why is it your favorite snack?
- Have you ever moved before? What was it like and were you scared?
- Why do people do mean things?
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Added Voice Talent from: Jennette Schertz
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An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel “Schertz."
Today's story in the Bible is about Queen Esther.
Go deeper with reading scripture: Esther
Follow up questions:
- If you were a king or queen in your house: Name three things you’d change?
- Have you ever been promoted or trusted with something really big?
- How can you stand up to someone this week?
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Please consider supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shortsschertz
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me "Schertz."
Today's story in the Bible is David and Goliath.
Go deeper with reading scripture: 1 Samuel 17
Follow up questions:
- Think of 9ft things. Share them with someone. See if you can name one thing at home, school or store.
- Have you ever been made fun of or bullied for what you believe in? What was it and what did you do?
- What are some "Giants" that you need God to help you with?
(One question for younger ages: “What is something BIG that’s hard for you to do?” This can be putting shoes on, counting, making friends, listening, etc…)
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Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shortsschertz
An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me Israel “Schertz."
Today's story in the Bible is Daniel and the Lions Den.
Go deeper with reading scripture: Daniel 6
Follow up questions:
- What’s your favorite animal?
- When was the last time you helped someone with something?
- How do you communicate with your friends? Is this the same or different from how you talk with God?
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An interactive retelling of the greatest stories in the Bible. Take a journey with your kids and benefit from the parenting next steps after each show. These are "Short" stories to be used anywhere; in the car, dinner table, bedtime or wherever you want, with me "Schertz."