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Welcome to ARK: Apostolic Radio for Kids—where faith meets fun! Our vision for ARK is to provide a safe place for our kids to get fresh, exciting, Apostolic content to listen to - for fun, encouragement & entertainment. You’ll find connections with Apostolic Kids YouTube channel, SPARK magazine, ACTS in ACTION curriculum, and much more - as well as exclusive content found only here. Join us as we work together to keep kids pointed toward Heaven—one fun, faith-filled adventure at a time!

  1. 3d ago

    Rubber Bandit: The Giant At The Gate

    Mama Bandit's prize pumpkin needs a ride to the county fair, and Rubber Bandit and Boots are ready for the job—until they spot Big Buford in the pasture! The bull is safely behind a fence, but Bandit's imagination is already galloping away. A detour and a broken bridge send him back for a little wisdom and some much-needed courage. Remembering David, Mama Bandit helps him see that being afraid doesn't mean he can't do what needs doing. With God's help, someone walking beside him, and a safe path to follow, Bandit learns to keep going even while his knees are knocking. Saddle up for a funny adventure about asking for help and taking the next right step. IN THIS EPISODE • A prize pumpkin sets Bandit and Boots on an important delivery. • Big Buford looks enormous—but remains safely in his pen. • The long way around brings an unexpected obstacle. • Mama Bandit recalls David's trust in God and offers to walk beside the wagon. • Bandit discovers he can move forward before the fear disappears. • The pumpkin reaches the fair—with one final Boots-sized surprise! BIBLE CONNECTION David's trust in God when facing Goliath — 1 Samuel 17. BIG IDEA Trust God, ask for the help you need, and take the next right step. Courage follows a safe path; it doesn't mean picking a fight. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What made Bandit turn around even though the wagon path was safe? 2. How did Mama Bandit help him try again? 3. Can you do something brave while still feeling nervous? 4. Who can walk beside you when something feels too hard? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Think of a good thing you've been nervous to try. Ask God for help, talk with a trusted grown-up about a safe plan, and take one small step together. Listen to this week's other ARK episodes for more stories and encouragement about trusting God when problems feel giant. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Saddle up with Rubber Bandit 00:49 — A prize pumpkin needs delivering 01:23 — Big Buford in the pasture 02:52 — Taking the long way around 03:40 — Back for Mama Bandit's advice 04:11 — Remember David and follow the safe path 05:21 — Moving forward with help 06:21 — The pumpkin reaches the fair 06:46 — Boots and the prize pumpkin 07:17 — Happy trails

    Rubber Bandit: The Giant At The Gate
  2. 4d ago

    Miss Sunshine and Friends: God is Bigger

    A “courageous six” turns into a very big board-game problem for Benny! Miss Sunshine and her friends use the laughter around the game table to explore a bigger truth: God can give us courage when a problem looks impossible. From David and Goliath to David's mighty men and Shamgar's ordinary farm tool, this conversation reminds children that they don't have to wait for perfect circumstances or fancy equipment to do what's right. Ask God for courage, use what you have, and take the next step. IN THIS EPISODE • Benny discovers that even a board game can test his courage. • David and other giant-facing warriors remind us that big problems are nothing new. • Shamgar uses an ox goad to deliver Israel. • Miss Sunshine encourages children to ask God for courage in everyday challenges. • Psalm 46:1 reminds us where our help comes from. KEY SCRIPTURE Judges 3:31; Psalm 46:1. The conversation also recalls David and Goliath and David's mighty men. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 (KJV) BIG IDEA The size of the problem doesn't decide how much courage you can have. God is bigger, and He can help you take the next step. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What feels like a big problem to you right now? 2. What did Shamgar already have that he could use? 3. What is one thing you can do with the help God has given you? 4. When could you ask God for courage this week? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Name one hard thing you need to do. Pray for courage, talk with a trusted grown-up, and choose one helpful next step. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to Miss Sunshine and Friends 00:40 — Benny's courageous six 01:40 — David and a very big problem 02:25 — David's mighty men 03:21 — Meet Shamgar 04:23 — An ox goad and an unexpected deliverance 05:20 — Use what you have 05:39 — Ask God for courage and take the next step 06:45 — God is bigger 07:22 — Psalm 46:1 07:41 — Closing encouragement

    Miss Sunshine and Friends: God is Bigger
  3. 5d ago

    ATL: What the Dark Can't Touch - S2 E43

    Nine months. The star had been there for nine months—waiting in the dark, unhurried. On the last Tuesday of October, with daylight fading fast and Ridgewood's familiar streets feeling further apart, Tanner feels drawn back to where it all started: the bench by the creek where they found the first star in January. There, tucked behind the bench leg where no one had thought to look, he finds an old star. Worn edges. Deep carving. One word: LIGHT. Mr. Henry carved it before Tanner and Lina ever walked the trail. It was placed for whoever would come—and it waited nine months to be found. On Mr. Henry's porch, Ava makes an honest admission: she believes some of what her friends believe, but doesn't know what to do with it all yet. No one pushes her. The porch light stays on. October ends with a quiet reminder of light that was there before anyone knew to look for it. KEY SCRIPTURE “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1 (KJV) FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What was special about the star Tanner found? It was older than the others, placed before their journey began. God can be working before we know to look. 2. What did Ava mean when she said she keeps ending up on the porch? She is drawn to the peace, friendship, and light, even while she still has questions. How can we make room for someone who is still learning? 3. Why did Mr. Henry say people need just enough light to take the next step? God doesn't always show us the whole path. We can trust Him with the next step. BIG IDEA God's light doesn't wait for the darkness to leave—it was there before you even knew to look for it. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to The Adventures of Tanner & Lina 00:36 — Ridgewood in the fading light 01:53 — Back to the bench by the creek 02:47 — An old star with one word: LIGHT 03:57 — Mr. Henry explains the star 04:45 — Ava arrives on the porch 05:23 — Questions, belonging, and a light that stays on 05:49 — What October taught them 06:29 — Tanner's log: it was there the whole time 06:48 — Psalm 27:1 and a family question

    ATL: What the Dark Can't Touch - S2 E43
  4. 6d ago

    ARK: God Helps Us Face Giants - S2 E46

    What do you do when the thing that scares you will still be there tomorrow? A listener's letter about a bigger child on the school bus leads the ARK crew into David and Goliath—with a special look at the forty days before David stepped forward. While everyone else measured the giant, David remembered how God had helped him before. Ben Breezy brings a giant-sized forecast, Dusty discovers his reading voice, and the crew helps children see that courage can begin while their knees are still shaking. Through Psalm 56:3 and David's example, this episode encourages kids to trust Jesus, remember His goodness, ask a trusted grown-up for help, and take the next right step. VERSE OF THE WEEK “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” — Psalm 56:3 (KJV) BIBLE STORY David and Goliath — 1 Samuel 17, including David remembering God's deliverance from the lion and bear and stepping forward in the name of the Lord. IN THIS EPISODE • Learn and repeat Psalm 56:3. • Ben Breezy reports a giant in the forecast. • Noah's letter opens an honest conversation about a recurring fear. • David remembers what God has already done instead of relying on his own size. • The crew gives practical steps: tell a grown-up, remember God's help, and be both brave and kind. • A quiet closing reflection encourages children to talk to Jesus in their own words. BIG IDEA You can feel afraid and still take a good next step with God's help. Asking for help is part of being brave. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. Is there a problem you worry about facing again tomorrow? 2. What did David remember before facing Goliath? 3. Who are the trusted grown-ups you can ask for help? 4. What is one way you can be brave and kind this week? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Memorize Psalm 56:3. Remember one way God has helped you, pray about what worries you, and choose one good next step. If someone is hurting you or making you feel unsafe, tell a trusted grown-up and keep telling until someone helps. With a parent's help, send your verse recording, favorite moment, testimony, or joke to podcast@wpfkids.org. You might hear your voice on a future ARK episode! Find more Apostolic resources at wpfkids.org and invite a friend to listen. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome aboard ARK 01:14 — Verse of the week: Psalm 56:3 02:16 — Fear Not—God Is Bigger 03:23 — Ben Breezy's giant-sized forecast 07:31 — The crew receives Noah's letter 09:37 — David and the forty days of fear 12:03 — Remembering the lion and the bear 13:04 — Five smooth stones and a step of faith 14:01 — Three practical steps for Noah 15:17 — Can you move forward while still afraid? 16:09 — Trust Jesus and ask for help 17:52 — A quiet moment with Jesus 18:49 — Share your voice and stay connected

    ARK: God Helps Us Face Giants - S2 E46
  5. Oct 22

    Rick Roaster: Darkness Gets Roasted

    Darkness arrives at the Roast Report boasting about its power—but Rick Roaster has a few questions! From spooky-looking jackets to a very inconvenient nightlight, this playful interview exposes how fear can make ordinary things seem much bigger than they are. Rick points listeners to Jesus, the light of the world, and reminds kids to pray, remember God's Word, and talk with a trusted grown-up when something troubles them. All those big speeches meet one little flashlight click! IN THIS EPISODE • Darkness claims the studio as its own. • Rick pokes fun at scary shadows and overactive imaginations. • A nightlight and other sources of light spoil Darkness's big claims. • Jesus is the light of the world, and darkness doesn't get the final word. • Following Jesus doesn't mean there will never be a difficult day. • Kids can trust Jesus while afraid and ask a parent or trusted adult for help. KEY SCRIPTURE John 8:12 — quoted and identified in the episode. Psalm 27:1 — echoed in Rick's closing reminder. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What made Darkness's big claims fall apart? 2. How can fear make an ordinary problem seem bigger? 3. Who is a trusted grown-up you can talk to when something worries you? 4. What does following Jesus look like during a difficult day? BIG IDEA You don't have to wait until you stop feeling afraid to turn to Jesus. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to the Roast Report 00:31 — Today's guest: Darkness 01:35 — A mysterious absence 02:22 — Shadows, noises, and bedtime fears 03:34 — Darkness's biggest victory? 06:07 — Fear and where to turn 06:30 — Jesus is the light of the world 07:10 — Pray and talk to a trusted adult 07:47 — One little flashlight click 08:50 — The Lord is my light 09:17 — Closing Roast Report reminder

    Rick Roaster: Darkness Gets Roasted
  6. Oct 21

    Miss Sunshine and Friends: When The Light Shows Up

    Ellie can't wait to play flashlight tag—until she remembers how dark it will be! Miss Sunshine helps her discover how shadows can make ordinary things seem frightening, then uses a simple flashlight demonstration to point her toward Jesus, the light of the world. With laughter, Scripture, and a gentle reminder that bravery doesn't mean never feeling afraid, this episode encourages kids to trust Jesus even when the lights go out. IN THIS EPISODE • Ellie shares her excitement—and nerves—about flashlight tag. • Miss Sunshine explains why our imaginations can make darkness feel scary. • A storeroom demonstration shows what happens when light shines. • John 1:5 and John 8:12 point to Jesus as the light darkness cannot overcome. • Children can pray and trust Jesus while they still feel afraid. • God's help can bring courage and peace even when the situation doesn't immediately change. KEY SCRIPTURE John 1:5; John 8:12. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. Have you ever mistaken an ordinary shadow for something scary? 2. What does it mean that Jesus is the light of the world? 3. How can you talk to Jesus when you feel nervous or alone? 4. Can you be brave and still feel afraid? BIG IDEA Jesus is with us in the darkness. We can trust Him even while we feel afraid. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to Miss Sunshine and Friends 00:29 — Ellie and flashlight tag 01:36 — Why shadows can seem scary 02:12 — The flashlight demonstration 02:53 — Jesus, the light of the world 04:01 — What if I still get scared? 04:40 — Courage doesn't mean never feeling afraid 05:20 — Finding the light 06:45 — A reminder to trust Jesus 07:09 — Closing encouragement

    Miss Sunshine and Friends: When The Light Shows Up
  7. Oct 19

    ARK: The Lord Is My Light - S2 E45

    The power goes out at the ARK studio just as Papaw is getting ready to teach about Jesus, the light of the world. With a generator, flashlights, and an open Bible, the crew keeps broadcasting—and the lesson becomes more personal than anyone expected. Ben Breezy brings a faith-filled weather report, we learn Psalm 27:1 together, and Papaw shares why he's been praying for his grandson Caleb. This episode invites kids to trust Jesus while they're still afraid, keep loving the people they're praying for, and take one faithful next step. IN THIS EPISODE • Ben Breezy reports on visibility problems, nighttime fears, and following God's light. • The verse of the week is Psalm 27:1. • A studio blackout turns the main lesson into a live demonstration. • Papaw explains that trusting God is about who is with us, not perfect circumstances. • John 8:12 points us to Jesus, the light of the world. • Papaw shares his concern for Caleb, and Dusty offers his support. • Kids are encouraged to pray, tell a trusted adult about their worries, choose helpful influences, and show kindness to someone who feels left out. • A loved one's choices are not a child's fault, and children do not have to carry that worry alone. VERSE OF THE WEEK Psalm 27:1 (KJV) “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURE John 8:12. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. Why could the crew keep teaching about God's light even when the studio was dark? 2. What does it mean to remind yourself of God's truth when you feel afraid? 3. Who can you talk to when you are worried about someone you love? 4. What is one faithful step you can take this week—even with a shaky hand? 5. How could your kindness help someone who feels left out? BIG IDEA You don't have to wait until you feel brave to follow Jesus. His light can help you take the next step. LISTENER PARTICIPATION With a parent or guardian, send a memory-verse recording, testimony, favorite moment, or joke to podcast@wpfkids.org. More resources: https://wpfkids.org CHAPTERS 00:06 — Welcome aboard ARK 00:58 — Ben Breezy's weather report 04:39 — Fear not: God is bigger 05:46 — Verse of the week: Psalm 27:1 06:50 — Today's main story 07:13 — The studio loses power 08:21 — Papaw opens Psalm 27 10:37 — Jesus, the light of the world 11:11 — One match in a dark studio 11:56 — Papaw shares about Caleb 13:58 — Dusty stands with Papaw 14:55 — Your next faithful step 17:22 — Closing and listener participation

    ARK: The Lord Is My Light - S2 E45
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Welcome to ARK: Apostolic Radio for Kids—where faith meets fun! Our vision for ARK is to provide a safe place for our kids to get fresh, exciting, Apostolic content to listen to - for fun, encouragement & entertainment. You’ll find connections with Apostolic Kids YouTube channel, SPARK magazine, ACTS in ACTION curriculum, and much more - as well as exclusive content found only here. Join us as we work together to keep kids pointed toward Heaven—one fun, faith-filled adventure at a time!

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