Have you ever thought about what happened at the very first Christmas? Well in this episode we get to learn all about it from the story, The First Christmas, in The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible on page 119. 

This season we have teamed up with Zonderkidz to learn all about the Gospels by reading stories from these three storybook Bibles: The Jesus Storybook Bible, The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible and I Wonder. Head over to faithgateway.com and use the code AD20 for 20% off these three books. 

Grab the Journey Through The Gospels Guidebook at shopanniefdowns.com to join in on all fun for this season! This week we are drawing a picture of Baby Jesus in the manger. 

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We have a fun announcement just for you, miniBFFs! Annie?s miniBFF Podcast will be back with brand new episodes in 2024! Starting on Monday, January 8th we?ll be reading MORE stories from Annie?s favorite book, the Bible. But in this season, ALL of the stories are from the gospels as shared in some of our favorite storybook Bibles from our friends at Zonderkidz.  We can?t wait to learn more about Jesus with all our miniBFFs (and their grownups too) in the new year!

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Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher.

I am so excited to be with you all for a little bit today to share with you a very fun episode about my newest kids book So Happy To Know You! And guess what miniBFFs? So Happy To Know You! is in stores NOW!

Alright so we are doing this podcast a little differently today. Instead of a story, I want to invite you all to a conversation with some extra special guests like Jennie Poh (the illustrator of So Happy to Know You!, Taylor Ann and Katy. Does that sound fun? I think so too, miniBFFS!

I am so thankful that I get to write books like So Happy To Know You for my crew of miniBFFs. I can?t wait to hear about your favorite part of the book or what adjective best describes you.

Grown ups, be sure to grab a copy of So Happy To Know You! And check out Katy's newest book You Can Trust for preteen boys, and You Can Rest for preteen girls.

miniBFFs, I have been keeping a BIG secret and it's time to share this fun surprise with YOU! Listen in to find out about something special I've been working on with YOU in mind!

Grown ups, be sure to visit sohappytoknowyou.com for more details and some fun goodies you can get when you preorder So Happy To Know You!

miniBFFs, we are so excited to bring to you all a very special series where we get to spend some time together talking about one of my favorite seasons in the church calendar, Advent. Join us as we spend the next four weeks learning about each of the candles on the Advent wreath - Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. 

This week?s episode focuses on the candle of LOVE.

I'm so glad that this week we get to talk about one of the best gifts we've been given: the gift of love. Not only that, it is the gift of God?s love. A gift too special and big to ever fit under your tree. Jesus talked a lot about love in the Bible and I share a lot about it in today?s episode. 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

We always love to have you draw something for Annie?s miniBFF Podcast. But for this special series we have created a coloring page that has an ornament for each week of advent. For this week we would love to see your drawing of the LOVE ornament. Just head to anniefdowns.com/advent to grab your own copy. Then share it with us by tagging @minibffbookclub!

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miniBFFs, we are so excited to bring to you all a very special series where we get to spend some time together talking about one of my favorite seasons in the church calendar, Advent. Join us as we spend the next four weeks learning about each of the candles on the Advent wreath - Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. 

This week?s episode focuses on the candle of JOY! 

I'm so excited that we get a chance to talk about the candle of JOY! Y?all know how I feel about being joyful and knowing that we are getting closer to celebrating Jesus?s birthday brings me so much joy. It is also very fun to know that the reason we can feel such excitement and joy in our hearts is because of Jesus. 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

We always love to have you draw something for Annie?s miniBFF Podcast. But for this special series we have created a coloring page that has an ornament for each week of advent. For this week we would love to see your drawing of the JOY ornament. Just head to anniefdowns.com/advent to grab your own copy. Then share it with us by tagging @minibffbookclub!

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miniBFFs, we are so excited to bring to you all a very special series where we get to spend some time together talking about one of my favorite seasons in the church calendar, Advent. Join us as we spend the next four weeks learning about each of the candles on the Advent wreath - Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. 

This week?s episode focuses on the candle of PEACE. Sometimes the Christmas season can feel so busy that you might just need some peace and quiet! Well, at least maybe your grownups do. But did you know that you actually already have peace in your heart. So even through all the hustle, fun, and busyness of the season you can still feel a since of peace. Because this kind of peace comes from Jesus. And we get to talk about that A LOT on this episode. 

Scripture: John 14:27

We always love to have you draw something for Annie?s miniBFF Podcast. But for this special series we have created a coloring page that has an ornament for each week of advent. For this week we would love to see your drawing of the PEACE ornament. Just head to anniefdowns.com/advent to grab your own copy. Then share it with us by tagging @minibffbookclub!

Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher! 

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miniBFFs, we are so excited to bring to you all a very special series where we get to spend some time together talking about one of my favorite seasons in the church calendar, Advent. Join us as we spend the next four weeks learning about each of the candles on the Advent wreath - Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. 

This week?s episode focuses on the candle of HOPE. We are all familiar with the feeling of hope. Like I bet some of you might be hoping for a certain present to be under your tree very soon. And, while that hope is fine to have, it isn?t the hope we are talking about in this episode. This kind of hope can only be found in Jesus. I can?t wait for you to listen and learn more about it. 

Scripture: Romans 5:3-6 

We always love to have you draw something for Annie?s miniBFF Podcast. But for this special series we have created a coloring page that has an ornament for each week of advent. For this week we would love to see your drawing of the HOPE ornament. Just head to anniefdowns.com/advent to grab your own copy. Then share it with us by tagging @minibffbookclub!

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miniBFFs, have you ever lost something before? I mean, I have! And let me tell you that the second I find what I am looking for I am jumping up and down screaming ?I found it! I found it!? This episode focuses on a very important story from the bible about something being lost and then found. It is the story from Luke about the lost son and how he found his way back home.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

We?d love to have you draw a picture of a water bottle! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Have you ever climbed a tree? Well, did you know that there is a story in the bible about someone climbing a tree. There is, miniBFFs. His name was Zacchaeus. And it was a good thing he did too, because it helped him get a better look at Jesus. Even though Jesus already knew he was up in the tree. This episode tells the story of Zacchaeus and how climbing the tree made a big change in his heart and the hearts of those around him.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

We?d love to have you draw a picture of a tree! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Getting hurt is zero fun. Am I right, miniBFFS? And the hard part about getting hurt is waiting for the boo boo to heal! But usually, it always does. This episode focuses on a story in the bible where Jesus healed a blind man named Bartimaeus. But the reason Bartimaeus was able to be healed was because he had faith in Jesus.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

We?d love to have you draw a picture of Jesus healing Bartiameus! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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We have heard before the story about Jesus telling us to love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind and to love your neighbor as yourself. But this episode talks about what Jesus meant when He said ?love your neighbor?. And miniBFFs, it is a good one!

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

We?d love to have you draw a picture of your neighbor! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Have you ever had a garden before? If you have, you know how much work it takes to keep it alive and growing. Well Jesus tells us a story, or a parable, about a garden that lives in our hearts. I am serious, miniBFFs! There is a story in the bible about Jesus being the vine and we are the branches. Do you know who the gardener is? God! That?s right! This episode dives more into the topic of tending to the garden that lives inside of us and why it is important to take care of it.

Scripture: John 15:1-8

We?d love to have you draw a picture of a flower or something you have grown in your garden or want to grow! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Moses is a big part of the old testament in the bible and there are a lot of stories about him. But for this episode I wanted to tell you about Moses from the very beginning and how God had a big plan for him. This episode I tell you about how Moses floating down a river as a baby made a big impact on the future of Egypt.

Scripture: Exodus chapters 1 & 2

We?d love to have you draw a picture of baby Moses floating on the river! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Do you like to run? Well, miniBFFs, I don?t really love running. I kind of only like to run if I am in a race with someone or playing my favorite sport, soccer. Would you be shocked to know that running is talked about in the bible?! Believe it or not, it is! But it is talked about in a way where you are running towards God. Listen to this episode to find out more.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

We?d love to have you draw a picture of a medal! Like one you would win in the olympics. We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Y?all know I love talking about being brave. I mean, we spent an entire two weeks on this podcast focusing just on that topic alone. So of course I love the story from the bible about three very brave men named - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendnego. These three men stood up to King Nebuchadnezzer and said they were not going to worship the statue like he had commanded. They told him they would only worship God. Find out what happened when they disobeyed and what God did to help by listening to this episode.

Scripture: Daniel Chapter 3

We?d love to have you draw a picture of a campfire! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Have you ever had a moment where you wanted to scream ?Hey! That's not fair!?? Well, I for sure have! And guess what? There were people in the Bible who felt that way too. In fact, Jesus tells us a whole story on fairness and how we don?t need to put too much focus onto it. Especially when it comes to God. Find out more about this story from the Bible in this episode.

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

We?d love to have you draw a picture of your room! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Being patient? I know! It can be so hard! And I am sure there has been a time when you have had to wait patiently for something to happen. Well you are not alone. Today, our story from the Bible is about Sarah and Abraham and how they had to practice a lot of patience in waiting for God to bring them a baby.

Scripture: Genesis 17:16, 18:1-5, and 21:1-7

We?d love to have you draw a picture of something you are waiting for! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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And we?re back! Season 3 has officially started for Annie?s miniBFF Podcast! Are you excited? Because we are so excited. Annie?s miniBFF Podcast is a place where I get to take a little time to tell you a story from one of my favorite books, the Bible!

In this episode we focus on the story of Jesus when He asked for the children to come to Him. Even though back when Jesus walked the earth it wasn?t normal for kids to get to hear about teachings from God. And the disciples thought this too! Can you believe it? But Jesus said to bring the children to Him anyways! 

Scripture:  Matthew 19:13-15

We?d love to have you draw a picture of YOU for our drawing today! We can?t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY TEN of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is all about how your feet can help you lead in more way than you know.

Our bible verse for the day is from 1 John 2:6 - Whoever says he abides in [Jesus] ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.

And our question for today is: Everyone leads someone. Can you make a list of people who may look up to you as a leader? How can you lead them toward God?

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY NINE of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is all about allowing God into your heart.

Our bible verse for the day is from Psalm 86:15 - But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

And our question for today is: Part of letting God love you is letting Him know you. Talk honestly with Him about your hurts, fears, dreams, and desires.

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY EIGHT of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is all about believing that God made you exactly the way you should be.

Our bible verse for the day is from Psalm 139:14 - I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

And our question for today is: Describe the you that God made. What are three of your best qualities? What is your favorite talent or ability?

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY SEVEN of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is all about when you know the truth about yourself that it will set you free!

Our bible verse for the day is from Matthew 4:4 - Jesus answered, ?It is written: ?Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.??

And our question for today is: Is there a name someone has called you that isn?t true? Is there a way someone else?s words are keeping you from being brave?

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY SIX of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is all about learning to ignore those thoughts that are not true about you!

Our bible verse for the day is from Genesis 3:2-4 - ?And the women said to the serpent, ?We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, ?You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.? But the serpent said to the women ?You will not surely die.??

And our question for today is: Chosen, Forgiven, Loved, Saved are all labels that God has already given you. Can you find another label God has given you? What do these labels mean to you?

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY FIVE of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is all about deciding to start being brave.

Our bible verse for the day is from 1 Samuel 17:37 - ?Go, and the Lord be with you.?

And our question for today is: What brave thing are you journeying toward? Maybe it?s something you long to create, write, say or do.

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY FOUR of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is all about seeing people being brave around you!

Our bible verse for the day is from Acts 4:13 - ?The officials were amazed to see how brave Peter and John were, and they knew that these two apostles were only ordinary men and not well educated. The officials were certain that these men had been with Jesus.?

And our question for today is: Do you see a friend or a family member being brave today?

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY THREE of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is all about realizing that you are braver than you might think!

Our bible verse for the day is Isaiah 30:21 - ?Whether you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear and voice behind you, saying, ?This is the way, walk in it.??

And our question for today is: What have you done before that made you feel brave?

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY TWO of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today?s episode is answering the question of why we should be brave.

Our bible verse for the day is 2 Timothy 1:8-9 ?We can only keep on going, after all, by the power of God, who first saved us and then called us to this holy work. We had nothing to do with it. It was all his idea, a gift prepared for us in Jesus long before we knew anything about it. But we know it now.?

And our question for today is: What is your God story? How has God changed you and the things that have happened in your life and made them better?

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie?s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! 

This is DAY ONE of the first 10 DAYS of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

Today?s episode is defining what the word brave means and how we can be brave even when we are scared!

Our bible verse for the day is Isaiah 41:31 - ?For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.?

And our question for today is: Why do you want to be brave?

Don?t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever you like to listen! 

For all things miniBFF visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Have you ever been on a road trip? One thing we know you need on a road trip is a map telling you where to go. Did you know there is also kind of a road map in the bible? One that helps guide you to Jesus. We talk more about it in today's episode.

Scripture: Psalm 119:105 

We'd love to see you draw a picture of a bible! We can't wait to see what you create 

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Do you remember the first time you learned your name? Well, I don't. But you know who did know my name before anyone else? God did. Yep! He knew exactly what your name would be before you were even born. And names are super important to us but also in the Bible. On this episode we dive into the genealogy of Jesus Christ from Matthew 1. 

Scripture: Matthew 1 

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Have you ever built a sandcastle before? If you have, you know that the foundation of a house made of sand isn't very strong. Jesus actually talked about building your home on a firm foundation in the Bible. But He wasn't actually talking about our physical home, He was talking about our faith.

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27 & Luke 6:46-49

We'd love to see you draw a picture of a sandcastle! We can't wait to see what you create. 

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We are back after a week of honoring Holy Week and are excited to share the story of Easter with all of you. In this episode we talk about why we celebrate Easter and what makes it so important. 

Scripture: Luke Chapter 20-24 and John 20

We'd love to see you draw a picture of an Easter egg! We can't wait to see what you create

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We love a good parade here at Annie's miniBFF podcast! Did you know there was kind of a parade in the Bible? In this episode we talk about Palm Sunday and Jesus riding through town on a donkey. 

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44 and John 12:12-19

We'd love to see you draw a picture of a palm leaf! We can't wait to see what you create

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When it is time for bed the room can feel really dark and it can feel a little scary. But what we want you to know, miniBFFs, is that even in the dark you are not alone. Jesus is always with you. Find out how you carry the light of Jesus in this episode.

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-26 John 8:12

We'd love to see you draw a picture of a nightlight! We can't wait to see what you create 

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Having friends can be a lot of fun! Right?! It is fun to play games with your friends, or laugh with them, or even play a sport. Being a friend also means being there for you friends when they are happy or sad. Jesus had a lot of friends too. In this episode we learn about the story of Jesus and His friend Lazarus.

Scripture: John 11 

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We all have a list of things we want to do each day. And while that list is important there is one thing that is the most important and that is taking time each day to talk to Jesus. We know this because of the story of Mary and Martha. Learn all about it on today's episode 

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

We'd love to see you draw a picture of a flower. We can't wait to see what you create 

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Today's episode we get to hear the story about Jesus calling on the first disciples. And did you know that you have something in common with the disciples ? That Jesus chose you too!

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11 & 6:12-16

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Have you ever played a sport where you got to be on a team? Isn't it so much fun! On today's episode we are talking about a very important person from the Bible named John the Baptist. If Jesus had a team, John was for sure on it. 

Scripture: Matthew 3; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 1, 3:1-22; John 1:1-34 

We'd love to see you draw a picture of John baptizing Jesus. We can't wait to see what you create 

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You know who is always calling out to you? God. And there is a friend in the Bible God was calling out to named Jonah. Find out what happens to Jonah when he tries to run away from what God was wanting him to do.

Scripture: Jonah 1-3 

We'd love to see you draw a picture of what you think Jonah looked like inside the whale! We can't wait to see what you create

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Happy Valentine's Day miniBFFs! Valentine's day is known for all the cards, getting candy, and celebrating LOVE. And the topic of LOVE is something that is mentioned a lot in the Bible. For today's story we are sharing about how important the topic of love is to Jesus.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

We'd love to see you draw a picture of a heart! It can be one big heart or a bunch of little hearts! We can't wait to see what you create.

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We are all about being BRAVE on Annie's miniBFF podcast with the release of her newest kids book 100 Days to Brave for Kids releasing on Feb 8th! 

Today's story of bravery is all about using your faith. There was a woman who was hurt for a long time. She went to a lot of doctors and nothing seemed to help heal her. But one day she was very brave and reached out to Jesus for healing. 

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22, Mark 5:21-34 and Luke 8:40-48

We'd love to see you draw a picture of what you had to have a bandaid? Or maybe even just design a picture of a bandaid? We can't wait to see what you create!

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We are all about being BRAVE on Annie's miniBFF podcast with the release of her newest kids book 100 Days to Brave for Kids releasing on Feb 8th!

Today's story of bravery is all about Esther. Esther had to be very brave in standing up for the safety of her people which also meant standing up for herself. 

Scripture: Esther Chapter 2-8

We'd love to see you draw a picture of what you think Esther looks like as the queen! We can't wait to see what you create! 

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We are all about being BRAVE on Annie's miniBFF podcast with the release of her newest kids book 100 Days to Brave for Kids releasing on Feb 8th!

Today's story of bravery is all about David. David was the smallest of his brothers but was chosen as the one who fought the biggest giant named Goliath. 

Scripture: 1 Samuel chapter 17

We'd love to see you draw a picture of David and Goliath! We can't wait to see what you create.

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Thank you to our sponsor KiwiCo! Redefine learning with play and get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MINIBFF at kiwico.com.

We are all about being BRAVE on Annie's miniBFF podcast with the release of her newest kids book 100 Days to Brave for Kids releasing on Feb 8th!

Today's story of bravery is all about Daniel. Daniel had to be brave a lot while he worked for several different kings. But he is best known for his bravery in the Lion's den. Find out how God helped Daniel be brave!

Scripture: Daniel chapters 4-6

We'd love to see you draw a picture of Daniel in the lions den. We can't wait to see what you create. 

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Sometimes it is just as hard to say "I forgive you" as it is to say "I'm sorry". Last week we learned about Joseph being sent to Egypt by his brothers. This week we learn what happens when Joseph sees his brothers again. 

Scripture: Genesis Chapter 42-45

We'd love to see you draw a picture of Joseph and his twelve brothers! We can't wait to see what you create. 

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Kicking off Season 2 of Annie's MiniBFF Podcast with a story all about one of the more well known characters from the old testament - Joseph. 

Joseph had a gift for being able to figure out dreams. He was also thought to be the favorite of Jacob's twelve sons. He was given a coat of many colors by his Dad and it made all his other brothers jealous. So jealous that they sent him off to Egypt! After a series of events Joseph finds himself solving dreams for the Pharaoh. Join Annie as she teaches us about how Joseph's ability to figure out the meaning behind dreams helps him save Egypt.

Scripture: Genesis chapter 37 and 39-41

We'd love to see you draw a picture Joseph and his coat of many colors! We can't wait to see what you create. 

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Birthdays are so much fun right! And there is one birthday in particular that we all love to celebrate. In this episode Annie tells us the story of Jesus? birth and why celebrating Him is the most important birthday of all!

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38 and Luke 2:1-20

We?d love to see you draw a picture of Jesus in the manger. We can?t wait to see what you create.

You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub

In addition to the miniBFF podcast, Annie reads a book to all her miniBFFs over on @anniefdowns at 6pmCT live every Monday night.

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Have you ever lost something? Maybe a bracelet or your baseball glove. You searched everywhere to find it. And when you did, you probably jumped for joy that the item you lost was now found. In this episode Annie tells us the story of Jesus explaining why God is always seeking you.

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7

We?d love to see you draw a picture of sheep and maybe a shepherd finding a lost sheep. We can?t wait to see what you create.

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Thank you to our partners at ZonderKidz! The Jesus Storybook Bible has been a bestselling storybook Bible for over a decade, introducing children to God?s wonderful story and the Savior at the center of that story. Get your copy in time to go through for Advent on Amazon or ChristanBook.com.

Who loves being in the water? Me! When you are in the water you can swim, float, even ride on it. But what if you could walk on water? Well Jesus could and He did so when He went out to join His disciples in the boat. Join Annie as she dives into the story of Jesus walking on water. 

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 

We?d love to see you draw a picture of Jesus walking on the water towards the disciples in the boat. We can?t wait to see what you create.

You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub

In addition to the miniBFF podcast, Annie reads a book to all her miniBFFs over on @anniefdowns at 6pmCT live every Monday night. #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast

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Thank you to our partners at ZonderKidz! The Jesus Storybook Bible has been a bestselling storybook Bible for over a decade, introducing children to God?s wonderful story and the Savior at the center of that story. Get your copy in time to go through for Advent on Amazon or ChristanBook.com.