Everyday Truths Kids

What does joy look like when life feels heavy?In this episode of our Joy series, we talk about gratitude — and how it helps children (and adults) experience joy even in difficult seasons.Through a personal story about walking through chronic pain and disappointment, Sherri shares how learning to focus on what she was grateful for slowly helped her find joy again. Not because everything changed overnight, but because her focus did.Kids will hear:Why it’s easy to be grateful on good daysWhy it’s harder on bad daysHow gratitude helps grow steady joySimple ways to help friends who are strugglingThis episode models something important for families: faith doesn’t ignore hard things. It invites us to look for God’s goodness in the middle of them.Whether your child listens on their own or you listen together, this conversation can gently open the door to talking about big feelings, gratitude, and helping kids understand joy in real life.Follow along for the rest of our Fruits of the Spirit for kids series, and grab the free discussion guide if you’d like a simple way to continue the conversation.

What does it look like to have a “full bucket” of joy?In this second episode of our Joy series, we use a simple, kid-friendly word picture to explore how joy grows and how it spreads. Through a playful conversation, children learn that joy isn’t just a feeling that comes and goes — it’s something that can overflow.Looking at what Jesus taught through John the Apostle, we discover two ways to experience full joy:Be friends with God.Be good friends to others.Joy grows in relationship — with God and with people.This episode supports families who want to have everyday faith conversations without making them complicated. It helps kids connect spiritual truth to real-life moments like playing with friends, including others, praying, and reading their Bible.Your child can listen on their own, or you can listen together and revisit the ideas later — at bedtime, in the car, or whenever it feels natural. No pressure. Just simple faith practiced in real life.Follow along for the rest of our Joy series, and grab the free family discussion guide to keep growing together.

Joy is more than feeling happy.In this first episode of our Joy series (Fruits of the Spirit for kids), we explore the difference between happiness and joy in a way children can actually understand. Through a lighthearted conversation about puppies, cake pops, and favorite things, kids discover that happiness depends on what’s happening around us—but joy comes from something deeper.Looking at a simple reminder from Apostle Paul, we learn that we can be joyful because we belong to the Lord. That truth doesn’t change on good days or hard ones.This episode helps families:Talk to kids about faith in everyday languageUnderstand joy as part of the Fruits of the SpiritConnect big spiritual truths to real-life emotionsKids can listen independently, or you can listen together and let the conversation continue naturally later. No pressure. Just simple faith and steady truth.Follow along for the rest of our Joy series, and grab the free family discussion guide to keep growing together.

It’s easy for kids to love people who are kind to them—but what about the kid who’s mean, the friend who hurts feelings, or the sibling who won’t stop? This episode gives kids a realistic, grace-filled way to practice love even when they don’t get along with someone—without pretending hard situations aren’t hard.Sherri and Parker talk about boundaries and getting help from a trusted adult when needed, then share the story of The Good Samaritan. Kids will hear how love doesn’t only stick to “our people”—love notices, stops, and helps, even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable.This conversation is especially helpful for families navigating friendship conflict, playground moments, or “that kid at school.” It gives kids simple ideas they can actually try: offering help, including someone who’s left out, and choosing kindness on purpose.Try asking:“Who is someone that’s hard to love right now?”“What’s one safe, kind thing you could do—like helping or including them?”Reminder: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next Love episode.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social:Instagram: @everyday_truths_kidsFacebook: Everyday TruthsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

One of the clearest ways kids can understand love is this: love serves. Not in a big, complicated way—but in everyday choices that help someone else, even when we don’t feel like it.In this episode, Sherri and Parker talk about what it means to serve (like helping with dishes or doing something kind when you’re mad), then jump into a powerful Bible story: Jesus washing His disciples’ feet (John 13). Kids will hear how Jesus—the most important person in the room—chose the low, humble job to show love. It’s a simple picture that helps kids connect love to real life: kindness, helping, generosity, and showing up for people.Perfect for listening together or separately—and it naturally sets up a great family question: “What’s one way we can serve today?”Try asking:“What’s one small way you can serve someone today?”“Who is someone at school that could use kindness or help?”Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode!🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social:Instagram: @everyday_truths_kidsFacebook: Everyday TruthsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of love—especially when kids feel hurt, embarrassed, or angry. This episode helps kids understand forgiveness in a way that’s honest and doable: forgiveness is putting down big feelings instead of carrying them forever.Sherri and Parker talk about real-life moments (like getting hit with a water gun!) and then walk through the story of the Prodigal Son. Kids will hear a beautiful picture of a father who welcomes his son home with love and forgiveness—and learn that forgiving someone doesn’t mean what they did was okay. It means we’re choosing not to let the hurt control us, and we’re asking God to help us lay it down.This is a meaningful “wrap” to the Love series—and a helpful listen for any family working through sibling conflict, friendship hurt, or big emotions that keep coming back.Try asking:“Is there someone you need to forgive—or ask forgiveness from?”“What big feeling do you want help putting down today?”Reminder: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next series as we start talking about joy.YouTube DescriptionWhat is forgiveness for kids?In this Christian podcast for kids, we learn that love forgives—by putting down big feelings and asking God for help, with the story of the Prodigal Son.Forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of love—especially when kids feel hurt, embarrassed, or angry. This episode helps kids understand forgiveness in a way that’s honest and doable: forgiveness is putting down big feelings instead of carrying them forever.Sherri and Parker share real-life examples and then walk through the story of the Prodigal Son, showing how God forgives us because He loves us. Kids will also hear an important reminder: forgiving someone doesn’t mean what they did was okay—it means we’re choosing not to hold onto the hurt forever.Try asking:“Is there someone you need to forgive—or ask forgiveness from?”“What big feeling do you want help putting down today?”Don’t forget: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next as we begin talking about joy.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social:Instagram: @everyday_truths_kidsFacebook: Everyday TruthsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

Love can feel like a big word—so in this episode, we help kids put simple language around what love is and what love does. As your family starts exploring love as a Fruit of the Spirit, this conversation gives you a warm, doable way to talk about feeling loved, showing love, and choosing kindness—especially when it’s not the easiest choice.Kids will hear a playful, relatable chat (including a Stitch voice moment!) and then discover a clear picture from 1 Corinthians 13: love is patient, kind, and not boastful. Together, Sherri and Parker talk about words and actions that make us feel loved, moments that can make us feel left out, and one simple takeaway to practice today: be kind—even when others aren’t.You can listen together or let your kid listen on their own—either way, you’ll have an easy phrase to come back to this week: “What would love do right now?”Try asking:“When do you feel most loved?”“What’s one kind thing you can do today—even if someone is being rude?”Reminder: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next Love episode.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social:Instagram: @everyday_truths_kidsFacebook: Everyday TruthsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

The Fruits of the Spirit aren’t just about the “good” things we hope to see—sometimes they help us notice what’s off, too. This episode gives families a gentle, honest way to talk about bad fruit (like jealousy, hurtful choices, or selfish moments) without shame—because God meets us with help, not disgust.In this episode, kids will compare good fruit and bad fruit (with a funny coloring page to match!) and talk about feelings and choices they actually recognize: jealousy, anger that turns into hitting, gossip, and wanting to lie to avoid consequences. Sherri and Parker explain that bad fruit can grow when we’re focused on ourselves—but the good news is we don’t have to stay stuck. Kids will learn a simple plan for hard moments: stop, pause, and pray—and talk to a trusted grown-up when they need help.This is a great listen if your child is working through big emotions or sibling conflict. And it gives parents a calm phrase to use later: “Let’s pause—what fruit is showing up right now?”Try asking:“When you notice ‘bad fruit,’ what can you do first?”“What’s one good fruit you want God to help you grow when things feel hard?”Resources: Download the discussion guide + coloring sheet for this episode, and follow the podcast so you can keep building on this Fruits of the Spirit series.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social: Instagram: @everyday_truths_kids Facebook: Everyday Truths YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

As we keep learning about the Fruits of the Spirit, kids start to see a comforting truth: God doesn’t ask us to do hard things alone. The good fruit God wants for us grows best when we stay connected to Him—especially when life feels big for little hearts (and honestly, for grown-ups too).In this episode, Sherri and Parker talk about asking for help instead of trying to handle everything by ourselves. Kids will hear real-life examples—big feelings, friendship drama, dealing with a bully, and even sad moments—and then learn Jesus’ picture of a vine: when we stay connected to Him, fruit can grow. They’ll also get simple, practical ways to stay connected: pray, worship, and read the Bible.This one works great as a quick family listen, but it’s also perfect for independent listening—because the takeaway is simple and repeatable: We can ask God for help. He’s always with us.Try asking:“What’s something you don’t want to do alone right now?”“What’s one way you want to stay connected to God today—prayer, worship, or Bible?”Keep going: Download today’s family guide + coloring sheet, and come back for the next episode as we keep exploring the Fruits of the Spirit together.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social: Instagram: @everyday_truths_kids Facebook: Everyday Truths YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

Fruits of the Spirit are good things God wants for us—not as a “be better” checklist, but as what grows in us when we belong to Jesus. This series is a gentle way to start faith conversations at home (even if they feel a little awkward sometimes), and it’s also the beginning of the Everyday Truths Kids Podcast journey with your family.In this episode, kids will hear a fun “fruit” picture (hello, green grapes!) and learn that what shows up on the outside can tell us what’s going on on the inside. Together, Sherri and Parker talk about how God’s Spirit lives in us and helps grow good fruit like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23).Whether you listen in the car, at breakfast, or let your kiddo listen on their own, this episode gives you easy language to come back to later: “What’s going on on the inside?”—and “God wants good things for you.”Try asking:“What’s one ‘good fruit’ you want God to help you grow this week?”“What’s something on the outside that might show what’s happening on the inside?”Download & follow: Grab the family discussion guide + coloring sheet, and follow Everyday Truths Kids so you don’t miss the next episode in our Fruits of the Spirit series.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social: Instagram: @everyday_truths_kids Facebook: Everyday Truths YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri