Character Connections

Character Connections is a 10-minute podcast that explores the weekly Bible story in the Character Formation Project and shares fun ways to bring the conversation home.

13. It’s That Time – Daniel and the Lion’s Den 06/20/2026

13. It’s That Time – Daniel and the Lion’s Den Each day Daniel set aside time to pray. He wouldn’t change the structures of his daily walk of faith, even if it meant death. Which activities form the structure of your daily walk of faith? /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/41710730

34. What’s your Story? – Paul before King Agrippa 05/15/2026

34. What’s your Story? – Paul before King Agrippa How has God has worked in your life? Sharing true-life stories of God’s love is a good way to describe your relationship with the Lord. The love of Jesus changed the apostle Paul’s life in a big way. Paul had the opportunity to share that story with a king! What’s your story? /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/41304005

33. The Last Stop – Paul Heads to Rome 05/08/2026

33. The Last Stop – Paul Heads to Rome Paul knew that following God’s call would mean giving up things that were precious to him, even his life. His motivation to share the love of Christ drove him forward. Through the Holy Spirit we are still being blessed by the way that Paul preached and wrote about God’s love for us! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/41212065

32. See you later! - Paul Says Goodbye to the Ephesian Elders 05/01/2026

32. See you later! - Paul Says Goodbye to the Ephesian Elders When someone you love moves away or leaves after a visit, it’s hard to see them go. When Paul said goodbye to his friends, they cried together and prayed together. We can do the same! Through faith in Christ, we know that God’s people will be together again when God raises us to new life. /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/41105150

31. Let’s Celebrate! – Pentecost 04/25/2026

31. Let’s Celebrate! – Pentecost Independence Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo…What is your favorite festival? While God’s people traveled to Jerusalem for the festival of Pentecost, Jesus’ disciples hid in fear. Suddenly the Holy Spirit filled them with courage to boldly share the news of Jesus with all those gathered in the city. They had a reason to celebrate! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40999890

30. The Whole World - Jesus Ascends into Heaven 04/17/2026

30. The Whole World - Jesus Ascends into Heaven Jesus showed his disciples that he is alive and that he will come back again. As we look forward to that day, we have the chance to spread the news. Jesus sent us out to share his love to the ends of the earth. Love, forgiveness, and life is found in Jesus, let’s tell everyone! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40906225

29. Time to Fish – Jesus Meets His Disciples Fishing in Galilee 04/11/2026

29. Time to Fish – Jesus Meets His Disciples Fishing in Galilee After Jesus rose from the dead he continued to take care of his disciples. He came to them while they were fishing, made their breakfast, and showed them what forgiveness means. He knows what his people need and he supplies it; he did it then and he still does it today! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40809120

28. Impossible! - Jesus Appears to Thomas 04/03/2026

28. Impossible! - Jesus Appears to Thomas It’s natural to look for proof before trusting a new idea. When Thomas heard the news that his dead teacher was back from the dead, it seemed impossible. Jesus knew his doubts and reached out in love. He does the same for us! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40724880

27. It is Finished! – Jesus’ Crucifixion 03/27/2026

27. It is Finished! – Jesus’ Crucifixion Our sins are removed because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. His death brought us life. Through faith in him we are forgiven for all time. It’s done! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40621785

26. True or False? - Jesus’ Trial 03/20/2026

26. True or False? - Jesus’ Trial Jesus was put on trial for his life, facing a Gentile governor who could not find the truth. Yet, when we face judgment on the last day, our truth is Jesus Christ, who took our punishment. In Him, we are declared not guilty! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40559810

25. Dirty Toes - Jesus Washes Feet 03/06/2026

25. Dirty Toes - Jesus Washes Feet How would you feel if God came to you and started cleaning your messy room? When Jesus knelt on the ground to wash the disciple’s feet, they were shocked. His example of selflessness motivates us to show love to those who can’t pay us back. That’s the kind of love he gives to us! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40342020

24. Come Out! - Jesus Raises Lazarus 02/27/2026

24. Come Out! - Jesus Raises Lazarus When Lazarus died, Jesus cried with the dead man’s family. Jesus knows the pain of losing a loved one, but he doesn’t stop there. He called Lazarus out of the tomb and gave him life! Through faith in Christ, he will call your name and call you out of the grave too. Jesus defeated death! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40223580

23. What does this mean? - Jesus is the Bread of Life 02/24/2026

23. What does this mean? - Jesus is the Bread of Life Jesus taught his followers that he is the bread of the life, sent from heaven. Just as God sent manna to feed his starving people in the wilderness, he sent his son to give us life. His disciples had trouble understanding what he meant. What should we do when we don’t get it either? /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40218450

22. Time to Eat! – Jesus Feeds the 5,000 02/15/2026

22. Time to Eat! – Jesus Feeds the 5,000 Did you ever forget your lunch? 5,000 people were so eager to hear Jesus teach that they didn’t even go home to eat. Jesus knew they were hungry, so he miraculously fed them all. He knows your needs too; you can trust him to provide for you. /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40117490

21. What time is it? – Jesus Heals the Official’s Son 02/06/2026

21. What time is it? – Jesus Heals the Official’s Son A scared dad came to Jesus for help. The very minute that Jesus spoke, his son was healed! God hears our prayers too, even when his timing isn’t ours. /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/40015575

20. Where’s my water bottle? - The Samaritan Woman 01/30/2026

20. Where’s my water bottle? - The Samaritan Woman It’s easy to lose things when you are in a hurry. After a Samaritan woman talked with Jesus at a well, she raced home to tell her community about him. She was so excited to share the good news that she left her water jar behind! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/39905010

19. No Stopping Now! – Jesus’ First Miracle 01/16/2026

19. No Stopping Now! – Jesus’ First Miracle When Jesus performed his first public miracle, people began to see that he was no ordinary man. Changing water into wine at the wedding at Cana was just a small example of his power! Jesus is true God and true man. Only he can restore our relationship with God…and He did! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/39751820

18. Light in the Darkness - The Word Made Flesh 01/09/2026

18. Light in the Darkness - The Word Made Flesh God is a mystery beyond our understanding, yet he became tangible in the person of Jesus. God loves the world so much that he sent his son to become one of us. His light breaks the darkness! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/39669225

17. Change Directions - The Magi Visit Jesus 12/27/2025

17. Change Directions - The Magi Visit Jesus Sometimes we turn the car around because we’re lost; other times it’s because there’s a better road. God told both the wisemen and Joseph to change their route to keep safe. God’s plans are better than our own! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/39543555

16. Unpopular – Jesus is Born: Luke 12/12/2025

16. Unpopular – Jesus is Born: Luke Surprise! Of all the people that God could have chosen to be the mother of Jeus, he picked a poor peasant woman. Instead of a clean crib, the son of God slept in a food dish for barn animals. God often works through the unpopular and the underdogs. His love is unlimited! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/39383885

15. A Powerful Name - Jesus is Born; Matthew 12/05/2025

15. A Powerful Name - Jesus is Born; Matthew How many names do you have? The Bible uses different names to describe the Son of God; each has significance. Through faith, we are safe in the powerful name of Jesus! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/39286805

14. Standing Before the King - Esther 11/21/2025

14. Standing Before the King - Esther Esther could have kept her identity as a child of God a secret from the king. God gave her the courage to stand up for what was right and stop injustice. When the Lord calls us to action, we don’t stand alone! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/39127465

12. The Fourth Man - Three Men in the Fiery Furnace 11/07/2025

12. The Fourth Man - Three Men in the Fiery Furnace When you feel alone in the fire, remember there’s someone standing next to you – and He won’t burn. /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/38933660

11. A New Branch from a Dead Tree - God Promises a Messiah to Jeremiah 10/31/2025

11. A New Branch from a Dead Tree - God Promises a Messiah to Jeremiah God promised his prophet Jeremiah that he would bring life out of death. He kept his promise and sent his son to make all things new. In Jesus we are a new creation! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/38855020

10. The Throne Room - God Calls Isaiah 10/24/2025

10. The Throne Room - God Calls Isaiah The Throne Room - God Calls Isaiah Can you imagine standing in the throne room of a king? It would be terrifying unless you knew he was a good king. Isaiah’s vision of God on a throne convicted Isaiah of his sin. Despite Isaiah’s sin, his good king offered forgiveness and a call to share his love. Through Christ we are given the same! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/38764500

09. Jonah Preaches to Nineveh 10/17/2025

09. Jonah Preaches to Nineveh God uses his people to share and show his love with the world. Jonah didn’t want the job, but God’s love doesn’t stop! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/38619060

08. Jonah Flees from Nineveh 10/03/2025

08. Jonah Flees from Nineveh Sometimes it’s hard to know what God wants us to do; but often the choice between right and wrong is clear as day. Jonah knew what he should do, but he ran away from it. God didn’t leave him alone. He followed Jonah and put him back on the right path. /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/38459540

07 Do You See It? – Elisha Traps Blind Arameans 09/26/2025

07 Do You See It? – Elisha Traps Blind Arameans God made all things; visible and invisible. There is a spiritual world around us that is just as real as the one we see. We can’t see God with our eyes, but we can see the ways in which he provides for us! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/38326945

06. Bathtime! – Naaman is Healed 09/19/2025

06. Bathtime! – Naaman is Healed Some children dread baths like Naaman did. Sometimes God works in ways that don’t make sense, but he can make us clean! /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/38281205

05. Sometimes He Whispers - God Speaks to Elijah 09/12/2025

05. Sometimes He Whispers - God Speaks to Elijah In the Old Testament, God’s voice could be loud like thunder or heard through a burning bush. When he spoke to Elijah, his voice wasn’t what Elijah expected. Sometimes God whispers. /episode/index/show/characterconnections/id/38174625

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