ADVENT - The Birth of Jesus: Angels Sing & Shepherds Celebrate - Week 2

God's Big Story

The Village Church

Kids & Family

4.6 • 955 Ratings

🗓️ 8 December 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

Anna and Matt tell the story of Jesus’ birth—how God kept His promise by sending the Savior into the world in the most unexpected way. Kids learn why Jesus came, why His birth is such good news, and how the angels and shepherds celebrated on the very first Christmas night. What You’ll Learn ⭐ What Christmas Is Really About — We celebrate Jesus’ birthday because God sent the promised Savior. 🐍 Why We Needed a Savior — Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, and only Jesus could fix what was broken. 👶 How Jesus Came Into the World — Born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, just as God planned. 😮 What the Angels Announced — Good news of great joy for all people! 🙌 How People Responded — Mary trusted God, Joseph obeyed, and the shepherds worshiped and told everyone. 🎶 This Episode’s Memory Verse Song — Kids learn Luke 2:10–11 set to music. Try This at Home 🎄 Read Luke 2 Together: Share the story of Jesus’ birth at breakfast or before bed this week. 🕯️ Practice the Memory Verse Song: Sing Luke 2:10–11 as part of your Advent countdown. 📣 Tell Someone the Good News: Just like the shepherds, encourage kids to share: “Jesus came to save sinners!” 💬 Talk About Waiting: Discuss how God kept His promise after many years—and how we wait for Jesus with hope and joy today. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by⁠⁠⁠ The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

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0:00.0	You're listening to God's Big Story, a podcast for kids.
0:23.6	Every week we teach the Bible, sing the Bible, and talk about what it means with a friend or two.
0:28.9	I'm your host, Anna, and I'm here with my co-host Matt.
0:32.3	Merry Christmas.
0:34.9	Hey, Anna, question for you.
0:37.2	What is a Christmas tree's favorite candy?
0:40.3	Hmm, I don't know. What is it? Ornaments!
0:44.3	Get it? Orna-Mintz?
0:48.3	Nice, Matt.
0:50.3	There's plenty more where that came from. You just let me know when you want to hear more Christmas jokes.
0:56.0	We'll do. But right now, we need to talk about our Bible story for today. It's a very special one, about one of the most magical nights in all of history. A silent night. A holy night. I see what you did there, Anna. Are we going to
1:14.7	talk about the night that Jesus was born? We sure are. But first, let's hear from some of our
1:21.4	listeners about Christmas Day and how they like to celebrate it.
1:28.3	Make cookies.
1:30.3	Play games.
1:32.3	Unwrapping presents.
1:35.3	See all my family.
1:37.3	Open presents.
1:39.3	See the presents.
1:42.3	Take pictures.
1:45.0	I make decorations.
1:48.0	Um, open toys.
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