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Hey kids!Today we learn about the beginning of God’s amazing story. We start with creation where we see God create everything from nothing for His glory! Creation was His idea and He simply spoke everything into existence. So gather round and here how incredibly awesome our God is as we learn about the start of the story! Note to parentsThe story of creation is complex but I recommend we stay out of the weeds when teaching the story to our kids. In this episode I name the obvious in a fun and curious way answering big questions in 5 minutes which can be sought out in lengthy text books. I have a great appreciation for scholarly work in regards to creation but believe our children have the capacity to understand exactly what the author intended to communicate. In this episode I key in on the Hebrew word “bara.” This is our english word for “created” but describes God’s freedom to effortlessly bring into existence things that do not exist. I recommend you come along the ride with your kids and take some notes. My prayer for you is for the light of Scripture pluck your heart strings as you spend time with your kids learning more about our great and mighty Creator.

Hey kids!Today we look at the first 10 words of the Bible, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” God has created everything for His glory and all of creation sings a song proclaiming His handiwork! So sit in for the first short story of the the Little Lights Podcast.

Moose Mr. President Nevius (yes, that’s his middle name) Join Ben and Elizabeth as they talk through the joy giving gift of being dog owners with author Karen Swallow Prior. If you take any interest at all in dog life this is an episode for you. How do dogs give people life? What affect do they have on everyday life? Should everybody be a dog owner? These questions and more are talked about in this podcast. The Parable of the Lost PointerLessons from Loving and Losing a PetOn Reading Well by Karen Swallow PriorBooked: Literature in the Soul of Me Karen’s beauties: Weimareiner, Eva, & GSP, Ruby lounge for days, derp

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they have their good friend Heather McCullough on the podcast to talk about the gift of coffee. She has worked in the coffee industry since 2005 and has much to say about the daily enjoyment of each cup for God’s glory. You may be surprised to learn more about where coffee as it goes from farmer to cup. It is a laid back conversation with a friend about a wonderful gift from God. I hope you enjoy this episode! Novo CoffeeUSCC Halloween barista buds Start em young! Latte art probably from Heather (its hot chocolate people)

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they speak with author Clarrisa Moll about the day to day gift of nature. Clarrisa talks through her experience of losing a loved one in a hiking accident and how that has changed her engagement with nature. We all on different levels experience and are changed by the beauties of creation around us. This conversation is a great opportunity for you to think more deeply about the grace of nature. Discovering Grace In GriefSurprised by Grief PodcastThe Art of Dying by Rob Moll

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they sit down and talk with contemporary artist Hubbard Savage about art in the everydayness of life. Hubbard brings to life the idea that all of art is a gift of grace that gives and gives as we participate. Hubbard is a multidisciplinary artist with numerous private collections. He lives in Kansas City with his wife and three children. Check out Hubbard’s work here

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they introduce More Light’s new 10 week podcast series called “Day by Day” You will not want to miss out on this series. The series entails a handful of day to day gifts of grace that we so often take advantage of. Gifts such as art, music, nature, dogs, coffee etc…With multiple special guests lined up, this series has serious potential to help us experience more grace in everyday life.

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they finish their summer series “How We Cope” with a talk on food. All kinds of food! From Doritos to HU Chocolate bars Ben and Elizabeth talk through the gift of food but also how we often use it to cope in life. Ben starts the conversation with a quote from John Calvin “We won’t go wrong in the use of God’s gifts as long as we let their use be governed by their author’s purpose in creating and designing them for us, for truly He created them for our good, not our ruin. No one, therefore, will hold a truer course than he who carefully considers this purpose of God’s gifts.” Food, as we discover in the podcast, is a good gift from God. God is glorified as our taste buds experience its wonder.Enjoy this episode! A Little Book on the Christian Life by John CalvinThe New City Catechism Introduction by Kathy KellerThe Road Back to You by Ian Cron

Join Ben & Elizabeth as they continue through their summer series “How We Cope”. Today they touch on the sensitive topic of shopping. They talk about how to shop is to worship, worship of self or of God, and how the unconscious click shopping can take root in the human heart to look for something only God can provide. Filled with fun and laughter, shopping is seen for what it is, an opportunity to either serve the kingdom of self or the kingdom of Christ. Enjoy this episode! Ropa Vieja!Sex and Money by Paul David TrippFlourishing by Miroslav VolfCounterfeit Gods by Tim Keller

Ben and Elizabeth launch their three part series called “How We Cope” by first talking through technology. Talked through is the ways in which technology is used and the way in which technology uses us. How can technology become a coping mechanism? How can we best glorify God with technology? Enjoy this episode! Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they have a conversation with author Seth Haines about his most recent book “The Book of Waking Up”. Listen as Ben, Elizabeth and Seth moves from the problem, to the pain to waking to the divine love. It is an insightful conversation dealing with the reality that we are all have dependency issues, turning to something for comfort in times of pain. We need new order, a new order that only the divine love can offer. Enjoy this episode! Coming Clean by Seth HainesThe Book of Waking Up by Seth Haines

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they wrap up the 10 week series “otherworldly”. Questions asked here (1) What does it mean to live in the flesh? (2) What are some way we can keep in step with the Spirit? Quoted for us is portions of Galatians 5 and Romans 8 to help us understand how the Spirit works. They also introduce the up and coming summer series called “How We Cope” and their next up coming guest, Seth Haines, who walks through his book “The Book of Waking Up” for the start of the series. Enjoy! Forever by Paul Tripp

Join Ben & Elizabeth as they walk us through the final fruit of the Spirit, self-control. We learn in this podcast to reorder our loves. Our tendency to make good things ultimate things and that the Spirt leads us to a life of self-control. That is, a life of using His good gifts for His glory. Enjoy this episode! The Book of Waking Up by Seth HainesHandle with Care by Lore Ferguson

Sit with Ben and Elizabeth as they sip on some novo coffee and talk through gentleness. They enjoy sharing a few of their own impactful stories when encountered with a gentle spirit and the massive difference it can make. Enjoy this episode! Gentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundJesus the King by Tim KellerWith All My Heart by Nathan PartainNovo Coffee

Ben steps into a conversation with professional skateboarder Brian Sumner to talk with him about skateboarding and Jesus. Brian shares a bit of his story, the freedoms and restrictions that come from skateboarding, the vanity of life, the cost of following Jesus and the power of the gospel.Enjoy this episode Never Fails by Brian SumnerFoolishness Podcast

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they talk through the faithfulness of God. They open the conversation with some questions of the heart. Ben asks “If I were to click on the about page of your heart what would I read?” Here Ben presses in on the idea that your faithfulness reveals your loves. On a different note Elizabeth picks at the question “How often do we base His faithfulness on how good our life is going? The truth comes out, God is always faithful, despite us, despite our circumstances, and this is very good news!Enjoy this episode! Ordinary by Michael HortonWhy Bother With Church? by Sam AllberryCup of Calm Tea

Join Ben, Elizabeth and guest Gabrielle McClellan as they wade through the waters of God’s goodness. A compelling conversation is ahead as ideas are put together as they walk us through Genesis, Exodus and the cross. They talk through 2 main ideas (1) God is good despite us (2) God is good through us.Enjoy this episode! A Little Book on the Christian Life by John CalvinHe Held Radical Light by Christian WimanAll You Do Is GoodDrift Away by Liz Vice

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they walk us through kindness. We first learn that kindness must be shown, that God’s kindness leads us to repentance, also that hospitality is kindness put on display. They point to Christ in this episode as the one and true kind person. The true essence of kindness is seen most clearly in Jesus.Enjoy this episode! Made for Friendship by Drew HunterThe Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria ButterfieldEncouragement for the Depressed by C.H Spurgeon

Join Ben and Elizabeth as they talk through patience and it’s other family words “passion” “suffering”. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “patience”? Important points on patience are made as they teach us how to wait well.Enjoy this podcast! Parenting by Paul David TrippLiturgy of the OrdinaryOn Reading Well by Karen Swallow Prior Be Still My Soul edited by Nancy Guthrie

We live during a time of unrest and hostility. Join Ben and Elizabeth as they talk through the peace that comes with Christ. It is an overwhelming peace that surpasses understanding, it is a peace that goes beyond our circumstances. Their desire is to see the “peace of Christ rule in our hearts” (Col 3:15). Enjoy this episode! Be Still My Soul- Sandra McCrackenThe God of Peace by Erik Raymond