Episode 56: Esther 2 — Bright Star

We have a surprise special assistant joining us this week! 🎙️✨ And together, we’re discovering what it really means to be generous. Mr. Ken shares the surprising story of a childhood guinea pig with a HUGE appetite. 🐹 But one morning, something unexpected happens that changes everything! Suddenly, this little guinea pig isn’t thinking only about herself anymore—and her story gives us a pretty amazing picture of generosity. We’ll discover how God calls us to notice what He has given us—whether it’s our food, time, talents, energy, or something else—and use it to bless others. And we’ll learn why our generosity starts with remembering just how incredibly generous God has been to us. 💛 What was the guinea pig’s big surprise? And who is our special assistant? You’ll have to listen to find out! 🎧 Podcast Questions: What was Mr. Chris’s guinea pig’s name?

What does it really mean to grow in wisdom as a family? 🌱 In this episode, we’ll explores what Proverbs has to say to kids AND parents. Kids discover why listening, obeying, and even accepting correction are important parts of becoming wise. And parents? Proverbs has some pretty important instructions for them, too! But parents aren’t perfect. They make mistakes just like kids do. So what can families do when things go wrong—and what does all of this teach us about the one perfect Father? ❤️ Listen in to discover how parents and kids can work together, grow in wisdom, and point one another toward God! Podcast Questions: True or False: You should be afraid of discipline.

What can tiny ants teach us about BIG work? 🐜💪 Quite a lot, actually! In this episode, Mr. Ken takes us all the way back to the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve were given some of the very first work to do. But after sin entered the world, work became a whole lot harder. Thankfully, Proverbs points us toward a tiny teacher with a mighty work ethic: the ant! Discover why God created us to work, what ants can teach us about laziness and diligence, and how even the work you do right now—at school, at home, with friends, or on a team—can be used for God’s glory. You might be surprised by just how important your work already is! 🌱🐜✨ Podcast Questions: What did God make the world out of?

Have you ever told a lie because you thought it would make things easier? In today’s story, Mr. Ken remembers a trip to the grocery store—and one very tempting cake topped with green Jell-O. 🍰 When he decides to sneak a bite, his sweet treat quickly turns into a lesson he’ll never forget! Along the way, we’ll discover why dishonesty can seem sweet at first but leave us with something much worse (a mouthful of gravel?! 😝). We’ll also see how honesty gives life to the people around us and points toward an incredible future Jesus is preparing—complete with a beautiful city, a crystal-clear river, and the tree of life. 🌳✨ So, when you have a choice between honesty and dishonesty, what kind of life will you build? One that tastes like gravel…or one that looks like Jesus? Listen to find out! Podcast Questions: Who was dishonest and denied knowing Jesus three times?

What do you do when someone you love is hurting? 💙 Life isn’t always full of smiles. Sometimes friends move away, people get sick, pets die, and our hearts feel really, really heavy. In this episode, we explore what the book of Proverbs teaches us about grief, growing older, and even death. Along the way, we discover that being a good friend doesn’t always mean trying to make someone happy. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is listen, sit beside them, and remind them they aren’t alone. ❤️ And when we’re the ones facing something scary or sad? There’s a reason we can still have hope—even when everything seems to be going wrong. What could possibly make someone facing terrible news say they’re actually excited? You’ll have to listen to find out. 👀 Podcast Questions: True or False: A good way to cheer someone up is to sing happy songs to them when they’re sad.