Pray & Ponder

Pray and Ponder is a podcast for kids and the grownups who love them. Pray and Ponder is produced by a bunch of grownups who love our kids at Restoration Anglican Church in Arlington, VA. Join us on a Sunday, at 9, 11, or 5.

know + believe // episode 36 08/07/2023

know + believe // episode 36 I wonder what you imagine when you think of a place where there is no sadness or hurting, no tears or worries, nothing scary or uncertain, no fear or sickness, just the most perfect of perfect places where all of creation is restored and reunited with God? Join us as we read . I wonder how hearing this story of hope will help you live as God's beloved? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/27684564

know + believe // episode 35 07/18/2023

know + believe // episode 35 I wonder what helps you to remember things that you know are true? Join us as we read from letters that John wrote to remind us of who Jesus is, who we are to Him, and what it looks like to live as His children -- even when the world around us tells us different things about how we should live. I wonder what you'll notice about God's words to you as you listen? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/27498942

know + believe // episode 34 07/11/2023

know + believe // episode 34 I wonder how you use your words? The ones you say? Or think? Or write? Join us as we read in Paul's letter to the Romans. I wonder what you'll notice about God's words to you as you listen? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/27433587

know + believe // episode 33 07/08/2023

know + believe // episode 33 I wonder about the stories you tell -- stories about your day or stories about your experiences with God? Join us as we read and listen to Saul, also known as Paul, tell his story to others about the way that Jesus changed his life forever. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/27406419

know + believe // episode 32 05/30/2023

know + believe // episode 32 I wonder about a time you changed your mind about something? Where you used to not like _____, but now you do? What happened to change your mind? Join us as we read and wonder about the power of the Holy Spirit that not only changes minds, but hearts, too. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26988033

know + believe // episode 31 05/23/2023

know + believe // episode 31 I wonder if you have a favorite sense -- a favorite way of noticing what's happening around you? Join us as we read and engage all our senses as we listen with our eyes and hear with our hearts. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26926308

know + believe // episode 30 05/16/2023

know + believe // episode 30 I wonder if ever there was something you were waiting for that when it happened wasn't at all what you thought it would be? Join us as we read and watch Jesus' friends watch Him leave in a rather surprising way. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26854551

know + believe // episode 29 05/09/2023

know + believe // episode 29 I wonder what it would be like to unexpectedly see Jesus? Join us as we read and wonder what it was like for the disciples to have breakfast with Jesus -- and for Peter, in particular, to have a tender conversation with Jesus. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26788167

know + believe // episode 28 04/25/2023

know + believe // episode 28 I wonder if you have ever missed something, making it hard to believe the thing you missed actually happened? Join us as we read and wonder what it was like for Thomas, a friend of Jesus, who had questions for Jesus about how he could really and truly believe that Jesus was alive. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26646798

know + believe // episode 27 04/07/2023

know + believe // episode 27 I wonder about something that makes you curious? Something that you have to look at or read about or think about again and again, just so you can understand it more? Join us as we read about one of the most curious of all of Jesus’ stories. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26478633

know + believe // episode 26 04/07/2023

know + believe // episode 26 I wonder if you've ever waited for something that didn't quite turn out the way you thought it would? Join us as we read and wonder together about the things the prophet Isaiah and even Jesus told His friends would happen to Him -- things they didn't really expect to happen. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26478579

know + believe // episode 25 03/24/2023

know + believe // episode 25 I wonder what you know about courage? I wonder if there has been a time you have had to be courageous? In today's story, we get to see Jesus being courageous when "knowing everything that would happen to Him" He steps into the very thing He was meant to do. Join us as we read these scriptures and stand in awe of Jesus' great courage and love for us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26324226

know + believe // episode 24 03/24/2023

know + believe // episode 24 I wonder what you learn about someone simply by watching them or listening to what they say? I wonder how overhearing a conversation they have with someone else teaches you about who they are? In today's story, we overhear Jesus talking to God in prayer. Join us as we read and notice more about the relationship Jesus has with the Father and how He longs for us to have that same kind of relationship, too. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26324118

know + believe // episode 23 03/07/2023

know + believe // episode 23 I wonder if you have chores that you do to help others in your household? I wonder if there are chores you like or if there are chores you don't like? In today's story, Jesus took on the chore that no one liked and He did it all out of love -- just so He could show His friends what kind of life He came to live for our sake. Join us as we read and notice how Jesus' actions reveal more of who He is -- the One who came to wash our hearts (and feet!) clean. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26151939

know + believe // episode 22 03/02/2023

know + believe // episode 22 I wonder how you plan for a trip? What do you think about? What do you do to get ready? How do you wait? In today's story, we begin the journey with Jesus as He prepares to go to the cross as our rescuer King. Join us as we read and notice how Jesus continues to prepare us for this trip. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our for more information about and . Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/26103192

know + believe // episode 21 02/21/2023

know + believe // episode 21 I wonder what you know about how grapes grow, attached to a vine that's attached to a branch? But I wonder if you've noticed what happens when a bunch of grapes is cut from the vine or the vine is cut from the branch? Join us as we read and hear Jesus say that He is the true vine and what it means for us to stay close to Him. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25997373

know + believe // episode 20 02/13/2023

know + believe // episode 20 I wonder if you have ever lost your way? I wonder how you felt when you were lost? I wonder how you got back on track? Join us as we read and hear that Jesus is the way and the truth and the life. He is the One who shows us the way -- who keeps us from getting lost -- as we trust in and follow Him. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25911612

know + believe // episode 19 02/07/2023

know + believe // episode 19 I wonder if you have ever seen something that looked dead come back to life? Read along with as you not only hear Jesus say that He is the resurrection and the life, but where we see, too, that Jesus brings life and hope in places where there is none. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25855782

know + believe // episode 18 02/07/2023

know + believe // episode 18 I wonder if you remember a time when someone you love spoke your name in a way that sounded like love to you? Jesus -- our Good Shepherd -- is the One who loves us, His sheep. And He speaks to us in love. Read along with as you listen for God's gentle voice through His good words to us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25855707

know + believe // episode 17 01/24/2023

know + believe // episode 17 I wonder if you have ever been up so early in the morning that you got to watch the sunrise? I wonder what you noticed about how the light changed the dark sky? In today's story, we'll see how Jesus -- who tells us that He is the light of the world -- brings light to dark places as He transforms people's hearts and minds and even their eyes. Read along with as you see who Jesus is as revealed in God's good words to us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25710582

know + believe // episode 16 01/17/2023

know + believe // episode 16 I wonder what you think is the difference between a snack and a meal? I wonder what makes for a good snack or a good meal? In today's story, we'll take a look at how Jesus is both more than a snack or a meal -- that He is the bread of life. Read along with as you nibble and noodle on God's good words to us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25627380

know + believe // episode 15 01/09/2023

know + believe // episode 15 I wonder about a time when someone introduced him or herself to you? I wonder what you learned about who they are because of the words they used? I wonder how you introduce yourself to others? I wonder if you say, "My name is . . ." or "I am . . . "? Today we are introducing the way Jesus introduces himself throughout the gospel of John. Over the next several weeks we'll be looking at those introductions -- those "I am" statements. But for today, we'll take a look at and how they connect to and introduce who Jesus is. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25541340

know + believe // episode 14 12/24/2022

know + believe // episode 14 I wonder about a time when you had really good news to share? What was that good news? How did you share it? Today we hear the story of some really, really good news that God promised long ago. Follow along with from the Gospel of Luke where we, too, get to hear that good news of God's promise coming true. You may want to and sing along to one rendition of how we might respond to that good news. It's a song called "Go Tell It On the Mountain" sung by , off of her album. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25422714

know + believe / episode 13 12/12/2022

know + believe / episode 13 I wonder if you have ever heard something so extraordinary that you could barely believe it? I wonder if after hearing that extraordinary, hard to believe news, you saw something that helped you to believe the unbelievable? Today we hear the story of how Mary became the mother of Jesus through the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit. Follow along with from the Gospel of Luke where we, too, not only hear, but also see, God's promises coming true. You may want to to Mary's song to God after she heard and saw His good news to her. It's a song called sung by our friends, , off of their Waiting Songs album. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25299123

know + believe // episode 12 12/06/2022

know + believe // episode 12 I wonder if you've ever been so surprised by something you didn't have any words to say? Where maybe all that came out was a "Gasp! . . . uuuumm . . . uh . . . oh . . . er . . . "? Today we hear the story of Zechariah who responded just like that. Follow along with from the Gospel of Luke where we, too, are amazed by how God is keeping His promise. You may want to listen to the story -- the song "Zechariah" as sung by our friends, , off of their Waiting Songs album. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25237179

know + believe // episode 11 11/29/2022

know + believe // episode 11 I wonder if you've ever played hide and seek? I wonder if you prefer to be the "hider" or the "seeker"? Follow along with from the story Esther as we seek and find God all throughout the story. I wonder how looking for God in the story of Esther can help you see God in your own life, too? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25161081

know + believe // episode 10 11/25/2022

know + believe // episode 10 I wonder about a time when you tried to fix something that was broken? Why was it important to you to fix it? Follow along with as we notice what God -- the best kind of fixer -- is up to as He works through Nehemiah and Ezra to reveal His heart for His people. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/25132707

know + believe // episode 9 11/13/2022

know + believe // episode 9 I wonder if you have ever seen God do something miraculous or unexpected? I wonder if you're wanting Him to do something like that in your life right now? Follow along with as we notice how God is with Daniel and how those around Daniel notice how God is at work in and through him. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/24993753

know + believe // episode 8 11/07/2022

know + believe // episode 8 I wonder if you have ever been asked to think or do or say something that was different from what you believed? How did you respond? What did you do? In today's story, we see three friends who loved the Lord who were asked to do something that went against what they believed. I wonder what you'll notice about how God was with these friends as you follow along in from the book of Daniel? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/24923451

know + believe // episode 7 10/28/2022

know + believe // episode 7 I wonder if you know a friend who is a really good buddy to you? One who just likes to be with you no matter what you are doing and no matter how you are feeling? Today's story is about a friendship like that, but it's also a story that has glimmers of the kind of friend that Jesus is to us. I wonder what you'll notice as you listen and follow along with from the book of Ruth? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to for more information on and Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/24827265

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