THE CHURCH: God is in Heaven

God's Big Story

The Village Church

Kids & Family

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 20 April 2026

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

Kids will learn that Jesus is alive and in heaven right now, ruling over everything as King. They’ll discover what heaven is like, what Jesus is doing there, and why we can trust him as the good and powerful ruler who is bringing people into God’s family. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 👑 Jesus is alive and in heaven, ruling and reigning over everything. 🌤️ Heaven is the perfect place where God lives, and there is no sin, sadness, or sickness. ✝️ Jesus finished his work on earth—living perfectly, dying for sin, and rising again. 📣 Jesus is waiting as his followers share the good news with the world. ❤️ Everyone who loves and trusts Jesus will one day be with God forever. Helpful Definitions: THE CHURCH — Those who love and trust Jesus. 📖 Bible Passage: Romans 8:34 🏡 Try This at Home: 🎨 Draw a picture of what you think Jesus looks like sitting on his throne in heaven. 🗣️ Talk together about what makes heaven so special and why being with God is the best. 📖 Read Romans 8:34 as a family and discuss what it means that Jesus is at the right hand of God. 🙏 Thank God in prayer that Jesus is in control and always does what is good. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: What is heaven? (THE PLACE WHERE GOD LIVES) What is special about heaven? (GOD IS THERE AND SIN IS NOT) Where is Jesus right now? (IN HEAVEN WITH GOD THE FATHER) Why is Jesus sitting down? (HIS WORK IS FINISHED) Why is Jesus sitting on a throne? (HE IS THE KING!) What is Jesus waiting for His followers to do? (GO AND TELL EVERYONE EVERYWHERE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT HIM) Why do God’s people want to be with Him forever in heaven? (BECAUSE GOD IS GOOD AND BEING WITH HIM IS THE BEST!) 🎶 Song Featured: God is Good by The Village Kids 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

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0:00.0	You're listening to God's big story, a podcast for kids.
0:15.0	Every week we teach the Bible, sing the Bible, and talk about what it means with a friend
0:19.2	or two.
0:19.9	I'm your host, Anna, and I'm here
0:21.6	with my co-host, Matt. Howdy, friends? Today, we're going to talk about how God is good,
0:28.5	using a story from the Bible. That's right, Anna. We've been learning about the life of Jesus.
0:34.1	We learned that Jesus was a kid, just like many of you, listeners. We've talked about some
0:39.9	of the amazing things Jesus did when he was a grown-up in his ministry. Then we talked about
0:47.2	the main reason that Jesus came. Do you remember what it was? That's right. Jesus came to Earth to live
0:54.0	a perfect life and to die on the
0:56.0	cross for our sins. Good job, Matt. Jesus came to save sinners. He died on the cross for our sins,
1:03.5	which is the sad part of the story. Can you make a sad face with me? But the story didn't end there.
1:10.6	Three days later, after Jesus died, he came back to life.
1:14.7	Turn that frown upside down. That's so good. Jesus was resurrected. Now that's a big word that means
1:22.7	brought back to life. After Jesus came back to life, he spent 40 days with his friends and followers, the disciples,
1:30.9	before going back up to heaven to be with God the Father.
1:34.7	And guess what?
1:36.1	What?
1:36.8	The Bible says that heaven is where Jesus is right now.
1:42.8	No way.
1:45.6	He is still there today? Yes, sir, right now. No way! He is still there today?
1:48.3	Yes, sir, right now.
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