A Family Devotional from Children Can: Recent Episodes
Olly Goldenberg
Join us for our Christian family devotions.
Each episode has an activity pack that can be downloaded from here: www.ahwg.co.uk/activity-packs In the activity packs you will be able to: 1. Discuss the podcast in more detail. 2. Go deeper into the Bible. 3. Actions to act on what you have heard. 4. Activities to enjoy.
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5 crazy crackers, complete with gifts and joke are opened up in this final Christmas edition. But what is in the last cracker and what will happen if the button is pressed. Listen in to find out!
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Join our special panel to discover the secret to a good party: Terry Bull, the party organiser to the stars, Luke Out, the party psychologists and Kevin who is just Kevin. Which one do you think will talk sense? Will one of them storm out of the interview or will they all be one big happy family? Tune in to find out.
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When there is a knock on Adam’s door he does not know who to expect. You will never guess who is there waiting for him. Find out if the shepherds were poor, dirty and smelly or if there was something else going on that first Christmas.
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When Phoebe makes a present for her parents she can’t wait to give it to them. But when it all goes wrong and she has to spend Christmas in hospital how will her parents respond. And why does Frankenstein get a mention. Tune in to find out.
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Listen in to todays devotional and discover the star of the show (and the other star and the possible stars). See what turned a quiet family house into a crazy Christmas display and discover how Jesus is a light but should not be left outside your house.
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Grandma and Grandpa are up and ready for their visitors. The visitors are still fast asleep. What will happen when they finally meet and why is the dog acting like a human? Listen in as the Colonel helps us to discover the final clue in this special Christmas series of family devotions.
Download series 11 activity pack, that accompanies this episode, here.
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An unexpected visitor comes unexpectedly, but it's not who you would have expected. Professor Swiffle-Swaffle returns and baffles us all. Obvious clues are totally ignored and a sack of presents turn up on the doorstep. Expect the unexpected in today's devotional.
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Have the family missed their opportunities to put up the decorations? What happens when three hungry children meet each other? Meet McCalculator who helps calculate some pretty interesting stuff all in todays devotion. (It will not be as complicated as a game of chess played by two blindfolded professors).
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Discover why Dad hates the attic. See how mum puts some cookies to good use. See if you can cope with a Christmas carol sung badly as we discover David's city put into action.
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Searching for clues. The family is excited that Christmas is coming soon. A treasure hunt takes 1000 years to complete. Some jokes make you groan. Tune in today for he first of our Christmas devotions.
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For this final episode in the family devotional series we hear once more from the Colonel and from Professor Swiffle-Swaffle. We also find out why a Christian is like a swimming pool and why the teddy bear said ‘no’ to dessert.
Download series 10 activity pack, that accompanies this episode, here.
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The Portland club of investigating mysteries is up and running. But when Portland van Smythe, the child genius and founder of the club, is stumped by the mystery of the missing shoes how will he solve it? And what should you do if someone calls you a smelly cabbage?
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Hear a poem about Midgety Mouse. Find out the power theat the Holy Spirit gives us and what he wants us to use it for. And listen as Olly invites someone to his house to do the cleaning.
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If you had an almond white carpet made of natural fibres what would you do? Caroline becomes over protective. Olly is judged for the clothes that he wears and we learn a long word: S_____________.
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Sara's mum expected her to be able to read her mind. Your mum may be pretty amazing - but find out what the Holy Spirit can do that your mum can't in today's family devotion.
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Can Dylan's grandma actually talk with animals? Can monkeys play with yo-yos? And should a Christian be capsized? Join us today as we discover how God wants to fill us with His Holy Spirit.
Download series 9 activity pack, that accompanies this episode, here.
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Everyone thought Martin was too shy to help, but when he steps out of his comfort zone (and the classroom) he is hailed a hero. If you have ever wondered what a Thesaurus is for, or the difference between being bold and bald, then this episode is for you. Expect to be changed (or should I say revamped?)
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When Mrs Moggin tries to get Elizabeth to her ballet class, things don't quite go as planned. Also in today's episode, find out if Olly will still remember his friends in the future. Jesus wants you to remember what he said and the Holy Spirit is here to help.
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Find out why Jack is happy. Find out why Jack becomes unhappy. Find out how Jack becomes happy again. If you need help the Holy Spirit is there as your helper ... but will he do your homework for you?
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Jacob loves his dog Mylo so much that he makes a model of him, but when he meets Dirk everything changes. Discover how you are made in God's image and decide if you want to drink from a glass that is half empty or half full.
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Today we join the special episode of 'What's the right answer?' The quiz show where contestants have to have the right answer. But when the two contestants meet the host is the one who is put on the spot. Melanie won't stop talking and Rob will hardly start, but in the end there is a clear winner.
Download series 8 activity pack, that accompanies this episode, here.
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Bryson finally gets round to clearing up his room, with some surprising discoveries along the way. It all comes down to the choices that he makes. We have to make choices in life too. The main choice is whether or not we will persevere with God.
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In today's devotional, Slythe reaches the top of his profession, Selina's gadget is the most popular one of that year (although we are not quite sure what it does) and we discover why we should worship God and how we can do it.
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In today's episode Anthony has some strange ideas about how to live life. Find out what he's been missing out on and discover how you can make sure that you don't miss out on all the good things that God has for you. Also discover why your Bible should be red.
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After listening to this week's episode you may be left with a few questions like: What does cottage cheese smell like? What's more important than brushing your teeth? How old is Olly? Find out how you can grow closer to God by talking with him.
Download series 7 activity pack, that accompanies this episode, here.
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When the caretaker fails to show for school, things go very badly wrong. If only the receptionist hadn't left her keys in the building and the geography teacher could locate their keys. We have been given keys to God's kingdom ... do you have yours on you and are you ready to use them?
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What do you do if someone else gets praised for something that you did? What about if they get the same reward when you were the one who did all the work? And why do they put fruit on pizza? Find out all this and more in today's devotional.
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Tolu heads to the kitchen for the first time ever and gives his mum the surprise of her life. Sports coaches can be very nosy and God's kingdom in you will change everything. Find out all about it as we look at the story of the yeast in the flour.
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Amos desperately wants to buy the mega marvellous traditional snowglobe, but when he asks the shopkeeper he gets a frosty reception, until the shopkeeper thaws and let's him have it, but can Amos afford it? Today we think about how much the kingdom of heaven is worth and look at a man who finds some treasure then buries it again!
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Queen Olive steps out of her kingdom (can a queen even have a kingdom), people wonder if you can eat the kingdom of heaven and we start this series in a small way, with a mustard seed. Join Olly and friends as we explore the kingdom of God together.
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Prince Yakult finally gets to the heart of what has been bothering, Professor Swiffle-Swaffle has a lot to say and we find out some of the things that God provides for us.
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Michael is worried that his dad will forget him, until he comes up with the perfect way to make sure he doesn’t. Find out what God means when he says he is our banner.
Warning – this episode may change the way you praise God.
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Hannah has a handbag – this is not just any handbag, it has everything that you would ever need. But when Hannah faces her greatest test, will the handbag have what she needs. Join Olly, Professor Swiffle-Swaffle and friends as they dig into the Greek (but don’t get to eat any moussaka).
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Why does Heidi crash (and is she okay)? What was your friend doing swimming in a swamp? If the pass mark is 100% could you pass? Will anyone get Professor Swiffle-Swaffle's name right. Find out today how God is our righteousness.
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Chris wants to call his baby brother Marshmallow, Icky-Pants and Pom-Pom. His parents wait until they can find the perfect name. Join Olly, Professor Swiffle-Swaffle and friends as they start to discover some of the names that God calls himself and what they tell us about God.
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In our final episode of this series we talk about the best flavours of ice cream, discover that its better if children don't take the place of the driver in a car and look at Psalm 100.
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Be warned, this episode features dangerous custard and a Colonel who thinks everyone is confused about how he got there. Join Olly Goldenberg as we learn about Psalm 23.
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Izzy is scared of the 3 'P's, the Colonel still can't hear properly and the psalmist cries. Tune in as we learn about Psalm 42.
No animals were harmed in the making of this podcast.
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Will Izzy be kicked out of school, is there a gibbon hiding in this episode and did King David throw flour at this teacher. Find out all this and more as we study Psalm 51.
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Hear a poem about cheese, meet the colonel and discover how to chew a book without it going soggy. Join us for today's family devotional based on Psalm 1.
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Join Mrs Moggin as she becomes detective to search out the missing cakes. Find out why we should copy Jesus (but not our sister). Do incredible things for God wherever you go - after all you are a new creation.
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If you've ever felt like you are not up to the task, then today we have great news for you. God has a job for you to do! In today's episode we are joined by Rapper Ralph who helps us to discover what we need to do God's job.
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How many ways can your name be called and is there really a yoghurt monster on the loose. Find out how you can be young but still have an old me, or old and have a new me and discover why you shouldn't bop people on the nose. All in today's episode.
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Will Fifi fit in when she moves into a new home? Does my brother own a boat? Do we have to choose between God and the world? Find out this and more in todays podcast.
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When Uncle Kipper planned to redecorate Kate's doll's house, Kate did not expect that it would make such a difference. God is not making a clone of you - but he is making a new you (unfortunately he is not making any trees with sweets on them though).
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Joshua's dream had actually come true - how could he be sure he wasn't dreaming? And Professor Swiffle-Swaffle explains the difference between resuscitation and resurrection.
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Lizzie discovered how her car could drive her crazy without even moving. You can discover how the Old Testament sacrifices were linked to Jesus' death on the cross. Listen out for the special interlude in the middle of today's episode.
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Do you have any scars? Every scar tells a story. Find out the story of Charlie's scars and learn about Jesus' scars that tell the Easter story.
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Gertrude had to stand in the gap - literally. Jesus did the same. Tune in to find out more.
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Join us the first of our Easter devotions.
Crispin had been waiting for this day for ages and now it had finally arrived, but things did not quite work out as he expected. The king is the king, but he did not act as people expected him to.
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Julia loves helping (but she's not very helpful). A pilot faces a may-day situation. And, discover how obeying God is better than doing what we feel like in today's family devotional.
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Will Pelly & Delly agree on anything? Should we really cheer if we break our leg? What can we do when it feels like everything is going wrong around us. Including special guest appearance from Rapper Ralph.
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Do you like sausages? So does Simon, but he has a lot of problems getting them until he makes a list. You may know how to get sausages - but how can you get faith? Is it possible to get stuck inside your Bible? Find out in today's devotional.
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Carrie wanted to please her Mummy, but things didn't quite work out as planned. What do we have to do to please God? If you think we have to be perfect, think again - God is looking for something else from us (and it does not involve spiders or silly wigs).
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Can Ben wait for what he is waiting for? Can you see what others can’t? Who do you trust and what does God want you to do? Find all this out and more in today's podcast. Download series 2 activity pack, that accompanies this episode, here. www.ahwg.co.uk www.childrencan.co.uk
Silly Tilly was not ready. The handy gardener knows pruning is good (that's got nothing to do with eating prunes). The Jesus tree is bearing Jesus fruit. Find out what this is all about on today's episode.
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Have you ever felt hangry (that's hungry and angry at the same time)? Meet some people who definitely felt hangry and found out what God did about it. Learn what What is and discover how weird it is to use bread as a pillow. Join Olly Goldenberg for todays episode of the family devotion.
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Join Olly, Professor Swiffle-Swaffle and others as they discover what Jesus meant when he said he was the light of the world. (Clue: Jesus does not need batteries and he is not the sun).
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Tune in as we think about why Jesus says we don't have to worry. There are lots of things we can worry about, but that doesn't mean that we should worry about it. Meet Eliza, who worried so much about everything and find out what you can do with your worries.
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Listen in to our first devotion for families as we talk about who Jesus is. Tommy just wants to go outside and play, but things don't work out as he expects. Discover how Jesus is the one thing that will never change in the world and find out what he meant when he said "I am the way, the truth and the life." (Also learn how to avoid being tricked into buying rubbish doojamaflops by an advert.)
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