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.

The Story of the Loving Father and One of His Sons 02/27/2026

The Story of the Loving Father and One of His Sons Today’s reading comes from Luke 15. You can find it . You can also follow along with our prayer guide. Head over to to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church and . Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/40249600

The Story of The Lost Coin 02/27/2026

The Story of The Lost Coin Today’s reading comes from Luke 15. You can find it . You can also follow along with our prayer guide. Head over to to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church and . Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/40249570

The Story of the Lost Sheep 02/25/2026

The Story of the Lost Sheep Today’s reading comes from Luke 15. You can find it . You can also follow along with our prayer guide. Head over to to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church and . Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/40229590

The Story of How The Shepherd Cares for His Sheep 02/24/2026

The Story of How The Shepherd Cares for His Sheep Today’s reading comes from Psalm 23. You can find it . You can also follow along with our prayer guide. Head over to to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church and . Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/40213525

The Story of the Good Shepherd 02/23/2026

The Story of the Good Shepherd Today’s reading comes from John 10. You can find it . You can also follow along with our prayer guide. Head over to our website to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church and Pray & Ponder. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/40198430

The Story of The One Who Came 02/20/2026

The Story of The One Who Came Today’s reading comes from Luke 2 . You can find it . You can also follow along with our prayer guide. Head over to our website to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church and Pray & Ponder. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. /episode/index/show/prayandponder/id/40172270

The Prophecy of The One to Come 02/19/2026

The Prophecy of The One to Come Today’s reading comes from Isaiah 53. You can find it . You can also follow along with our prayer guide. Head over to our website to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church and Pray & Ponder. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. 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/40159345

Ash Wednesday 2026 02/18/2026

Ash Wednesday 2026 Today’s reading comes from Genesis 3. You can find it . You can also follow along with our “Lectio in Lent” prayer guide. Head over to our website to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church and Pray & Ponder. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode. 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/40145470

The Examen 03/05/2025

The Examen The Examen is an ancient prayer practice that invites us to intentionally seek the presence of God throughout the day that has passed and anticipate and ask for his presence in the day ahead. At the end of each day, take time to quiet your heart and mind to reflect on and notice the Lord's presence with you as we 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/35549800

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

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