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True Tale Trail Episode 13: Jesus Show Us How to Serve

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Listen now to the new episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.

Ever wish your family would serve each other more without complaining or being asked to help?

In today’s episode of the True Tale Trail we’ll take a look at a Bible story that can change our hearts about who and how we serve. Today we’re talking about dirty feet, muddy roads, and the grossest job nobody wanted — and the surprising person who volunteered to do it.

Jesus.

In this story from the last week of Jesus’ life, we learn why the King of Kings grabbed a towel and washed His friends’ dirty feet. Even more, we discover what it means to be “great” in God’s eyes, not by being first, loudest, or bossing others around, but by serving others the way Jesus did.

This episode is perfect for:

  • family devotions
  • bedtime listening
  • car rides
  • talking about chores and helping without complaining 😉

Kids will walk away knowing this simple truth:

👉 The most important people in God’s kingdom are the ones who serve.

Listen to “The Dilemma of the Dirty Dogs” and talk together about how your family can jump in and do the jobs nobody else wants to do . . . with joy!

Today’s Backpack Bible Verse:
“ The most important person among you will be your servant.” – Matthew 23:11 (NIrV)

Download this week’s Family Discussion Guide to talk more about this episode together at home.

True Tale Trail Episode 5: Tracking Jesus

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Have you ever been walking on a trail and noticed tracks in the mud—maybe from a dog, a deer, or even a duck? In this week’s episode, we kick things off with a fun game called Tricky Tracks where kids will hear clues about different animal footprints and get to guess what creature made them.

But even better than that, we’ll be talking about what it looks like to follow the best tracks ever, the footsteps of Jesus! Just like we can follow animal tracks in the woods, the Bible says we can follow Him.

“He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.”
— 1 Peter 2:21b (NLT)

In simple, kid-friendly language, the episode explains that we follow Jesus not by hunting for His footprints outdoors, but by living like Him—loving God and loving people even when it’s hard.

We also focus on our Backpack Bible Verse for this episode:

“Come and follow me,” Jesus said.
— Matthew 4:19 (NIrV)

Jesus didn’t just invite His disciples 2,000 years ago to follow Him—He invites us today. When kids (and grown ups) follow Jesus, step by step, the “tracks” they leave behind become shaped by the love, joy, peace, patience and fruit His Spirit grows in our lives.

So grab your backpacks, your Bibles and let’s hit the True Tale Trail! You can listen to the new episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.

Download the Tricky Tracks Worksheet to have fun identifying various animal tracks with your kids.

And don’t forget: after you listen, download the Family Discussion Guide to keep exploring the True Tale Trail together at home.

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