<p>What Jesus Said</p> <p>miniBFFs, have you ever heard about the Sermon on the Mount? I know, it’s kind of a funny name right? But the Sermon on the Mount is a very important message that Jesus gave to a crowd of people about being a follower of God. Today’s story is an example of one of the many reasons why I am so thankful to have the Bible because it tells us about all the very important things that Jesus taught while He was on earth. </p> <p>This story, What Jesus Said, comes from the book <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a> and can be found on page 126. You can also read more about this story from Matthew 5:14-6:34 in the Bible. </p> <p>We have teamed up with Zonderkidz this season to learn all about the Gospels by reading stories from these three storybook Bibles: <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415">Jesus Storybook Bible</a>, <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> and <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a>. Head over to <a href="https://faithgateway.com/collections/annie-downs-lets-read-the-gospels">faithgateway.com</a> and use the code AD20 for 20% off these three books. </p> <p>Grab the Journey Through The Gospels Guidebook at <a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/products/annie-s-minibff-podcast-journey-through-the-gospels-guidebook">shopanniefdowns.com</a> to join in on all fun for this season! This week we are drawing a picture of a candle! Or it could be a flashlight! Whatever kind of light you want just as long as it serves as a reminder that we are a light in the darkness because of the way we love Jesus.  </p> <p><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/nfdJii8xJFU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong> to watch Annie’s miniBFF Podcast on YouTube.</strong></p> <p><br><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-year-new-episodes/id1585186846?i=1000637958850">HERE</a><strong> to subscribe to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast.</strong></p>

<p>There is nothing I love more than reading about Jesus healing those who need healing! Right, miniBFFS??  In our story today, Jesus shows us that He loves everyone by taking care of the people who were not welcomed by others. He helps someone who is blind, someone who couldn’t walk, and someone who had horrible sickness that no one wanted to be around. Jesus not only wanted to be around them, He wanted to heal them. </p> <p>This story, Jesus Helps and Heals, comes from <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> and can be found on page 152. You can also read more about this story from Matthew 9, Mark 2, and Luke 5 in the Bible. </p> <p>We have teamed up with Zonderkidz this season to learn all about the Gospels by reading stories from these three storybook Bibles: <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415">Jesus Storybook Bible</a>, <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> and <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a>. Head over to <a href="https://faithgateway.com/collections/annie-downs-lets-read-the-gospels">faithgateway.com</a> and use the code AD20 for 20% off these three books. </p> <p>Grab the <em>Journey Through The Gospels Guidebook</em> at <a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/products/annie-s-minibff-podcast-journey-through-the-gospels-guidebook">shopanniefdowns.com</a> to join in on all fun for this season! This week we are drawing a picture of a bandaid! I know it’s silly but once you listen to the story I think you will understand why we picked that!   </p> <p><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/oZuAIII9bVQ"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong> to watch Annie’s miniBFF Podcast on YouTube.</strong><br><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-year-new-episodes/id1585186846?i=1000637958850">HERE</a><strong> to subscribe to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast.</strong></p>

<p>miniBFFs, we really love the story for this episode because we get to witness Jesus perform not one, but two, miracles. This is the story about a father who wanted his little girl to get better and about a woman who had been sick for a very long time and also wanted to get better. Spoiler alert - Jesus heals them both! But the way that these miracles happened is very different.</p> <p>This story, A Little Girl and a Poor Frail Lady, comes from the<a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415"> Jesus Storybook Bible</a> and can be found on page 214. You can also read more about this story from Luke 8 in the Bible. </p> <p>We have teamed up with Zonderkidz this season to learn all about the Gospels by reading stories from these three storybook Bibles: <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415">Jesus Storybook Bible</a>, <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> and <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a>. Head over to <a href="https://faithgateway.com/collections/annie-downs-lets-read-the-gospels">faithgateway.com</a> and use the code AD20 for 20% off these three books. </p> <p>Grab the Journey Through The Gospels Guidebook at <a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/products/annie-s-minibff-podcast-journey-through-the-gospels-guidebook">shopanniefdowns.com</a> to join in on all fun for this season! This week we are drawing a picture of the little girl AWAKE in her bed!  </p> <p>Click <a href="https://youtu.be/rVX-9E76REQ">HERE</a> to watch Annie’s miniBFF Podcast on YouTube.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-year-new-episodes/id1585186846?i=1000637958850">HERE</a> to subscribe to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast.</p>

<p>Did you know that Jesus cares for you so much that no matter what, He will never stop loving you? It’s true, miniBFFs! And that is a topic we are learning about in this episode with the story of the woman at the well. This woman felt a lot of shame and sadness about the things she had done and thought no one loved her. But Jesus was about to tell her how much He loved her and how He had come to save her. </p> <p>This story, The Woman at the Well, comes from the <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a> Bible and can be found on page 132. You can also read more about this story from John 4:1-2 in the Bible. </p> <p>We have teamed up with Zonderkidz this season to learn all about the Gospels by reading stories from these three storybook Bibles: <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415">Jesus Storybook Bible</a>, <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> and <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a>. Head over to <a href="https://faithgateway.com/collections/annie-downs-lets-read-the-gospels">faithgateway.com</a> and use the code AD20 for 20% off these three books. </p> <p>Grab the Journey Through The Gospels Guidebook at <a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/products/annie-s-minibff-podcast-journey-through-the-gospels-guidebook">shopanniefdowns.com</a> to join in on all fun for this season! This week we are drawing a picture of the well in the story. </p> <p><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/HzPAWt4MQXA"><strong>HERE </strong></a><strong>to watch Annie’s miniBFF Podcast on YouTube.</strong><br><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-year-new-episodes/id1585186846?i=1000637958850">HERE</a><strong> to subscribe to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast.</strong></p>

<p>So we know Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist from our episode last week. But what happened after that? Well, Jesus spent a lot of time in the desert of all places! That’s probably not where I would go right after being baptized, but it is where Jesus went and for a good reason. We also learn about Jesus calling his disciples and how important it was for Jesus to have close friends too. </p> <p><br></p> <p>This story, Let’s Go, comes from the <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415">Jesus Storybook Bible</a> and can be found on page 208. You can also read more about this story from Matthew 4, Mark 1, and Luke 4-6 in the Bible. </p> <p><br></p> <p>We have teamed up with Zonderkidz this season to learn all about the Gospels by reading stories from these three storybook Bibles: <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415">Jesus Storybook Bible</a>, <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> and <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a>. Head over to <a href="https://faithgateway.com/collections/annie-downs-lets-read-the-gospels">faithgateway.com</a> and use the code AD20 for 20% off these three books. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Grab the Journey Through The Gospels Guidebook at <a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/products/annie-s-minibff-podcast-journey-through-the-gospels-guidebook">shopanniefdowns.com</a> to join in on all the fun for this season! This week we are drawing a picture of Jesus and his disciples. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/QtcfsrlHGz8"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong> to watch Annie’s miniBFF Podcast on YouTube.</strong><br><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-year-new-episodes/id1585186846?i=1000637958850">HERE</a><strong> to subscribe to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast.</strong></p>

<p>This episode today is all about John the Baptist. It is so important that we take time to learn about him because he is a very good example of wanting to tell everyone about Jesus. Even before John the Baptist had even met Jesus face to face, he knew that Jesus was someone that everyone needed to know about. </p> <p>This story, John the Baptist, comes from the <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a> book and can be found on page 114. </p> <p>We have teamed up with Zonder Kids this season to learn all about the gospels by reading stories from these three storybook bibles: <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415">Jesus Storybook Bible</a>, <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> and <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a>. Head over to <a href="https://faithgateway.com/collections/annie-downs-lets-read-the-gospels">faithgateway.com</a> and use the code AD20 for 20% off these three books. </p> <p>Grab the Journey Through The Gospels activity book at <a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/">shopanniefdowns.com</a> to join in on all fun for this season! This week we are drawing a picture of the white dove in the story. </p> <p>Click <a href="https://youtu.be/fd7zrXnwwQA">HERE</a> to watch Annie’s miniBFF Podcast on YouTube.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-year-new-episodes/id1585186846?i=1000637958850">HERE</a> to subscribe to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast. </p> <p><br><br></p>

<p>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 <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> on page 119. </p> <p>This season we have teamed up with Zonderkidz to learn all about the Gospels by reading stories from these three storybook Bibles: <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415">The Jesus Storybook Bible</a>, <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-illustrated-bible-1?variant=34351669772424">The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible</a> and <a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568">I Wonder</a>. Head over to <a href="https://faithgateway.com/collections/annie-downs-lets-read-the-gospels">faithgateway.com</a> and use the code AD20 for 20% off these three books. </p> <p>Grab the Journey Through The Gospels Guidebook at <a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/">shopanniefdowns.com</a> to join in on all fun for this season! This week we are drawing a picture of Baby Jesus in the manger. </p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/JCKmJxN-Feg">Watch</a> Annie’s miniBFF Podcast. <br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-year-new-episodes/id1585186846?i=1000637958850">Subscribe</a><strong> </strong>to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast. </p>

<p>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!</p> <p><br>Here are the children’s Bibles we’ll be reading from:<br></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-tiny-truths-bible-for-little-ones?variant=39499056808072" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Tiny Truths Bible for Little Ones by Joanna Rivard and Tim Penner</a></li> <li><a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/i-wonder-exploring-gods-grand-story-an-illustrated-bible?variant=39308878610568" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story: an Illustrated Bible by Glenys Nellist</a></li> <li><a href="https://faithgateway.com/products/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name?variant=13751222370415" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones</a></li> </ul> <p>Remember to use the code <strong>AD20</strong> for 20% off at <a href="http://faithgateway.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">faithgateway.com</a>!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Stay up to date on all things miniBFF!</strong><br><a href="https://pod.link/1585186846" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe wherever you love to listen</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/minibffclub/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram</a><br><a href="https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1941770/1400192/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up for the miniBFF Email Newsletter</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Annie’s Kids Books</strong><br><a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/collections/youth/products/so-happy-to-know-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Sounds Fun To You</a>?<br><a href="https://shopanniefdowns.com/collections/youth/products/what-sounds-fun-to-you-a-that-sounds-fun-book-for-kids" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">So Happy To Know You</a>!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher.</p>

<p>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 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Know-That-Sounds-Book/dp/0800738772" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>So Happy To Know You</em>!</a> And guess what miniBFFs? <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Know-That-Sounds-Book/dp/0800738772" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>So Happy To Know You!</em> </a>is in stores NOW! </p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenniepohillustration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jennie Poh</a> (the illustrator of S<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Know-That-Sounds-Book/dp/0800738772" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">o Happy to Know You!</a>, Taylor Ann and Katy. Does that sound fun? I think so too, miniBFFS! </p> <p>I am so thankful that I get to write books like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Know-That-Sounds-Book/dp/0800738772" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>So Happy To Know You</em> </a>for my crew of miniBFFs. I can’t wait to hear about your favorite part of the book or what adjective best describes you.</p> <p>Grown ups, be sure to grab a copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Know-That-Sounds-Book/dp/0800738772" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">So Happy To Know You!</a> And check out Katy&#39;s newest book <a href="https://amzn.to/3RtZCv0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">You Can Trust</a> for preteen boys, and <a href="https://amzn.to/3sUa84p" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">You Can Rest</a> for preteen girls.</p>

<p>miniBFFs, I have been keeping a BIG secret and it&#39;s time to share this fun surprise with YOU! Listen in to find out about something special I&#39;ve been working on with YOU in mind!</p> <p>Grown ups, be sure to visit <a href="http://sohappytoknowyou.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sohappytoknowyou.com</a> for more details and some fun goodies you can get when you preorder So Happy To Know You!</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>This week’s episode focuses on the candle of LOVE.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13</p> <p>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<strong> anniefdowns.com/advent</strong> to grab your own copy. Then share it with us by tagging @minibffbookclub!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>This week’s episode focuses on the candle of JOY!&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24</p> <p>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 <strong>anniefdowns.com/advent </strong>to grab your own copy. Then share it with us by tagging @minibffbookclub!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Scripture: John 14:27</p> <p>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 <strong>anniefdowns.com/advent</strong> to grab your own copy. Then share it with us by tagging @minibffbookclub!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!&nbsp;</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Scripture: Romans 5:3-6&nbsp;</p> <p>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 <strong>anniefdowns.com/advent</strong> to grab your own copy. Then share it with us by tagging @minibffbookclub!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: Luke 15:11-31</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: Luke 19:1-10</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/" target="_blank">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: Mark 10:46-52</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/" target="_blank">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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!</p> <p>Scripture: Luke 10:25-37</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/" target="_blank">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: John 15:1-8</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: Exodus chapters 1 &amp; 2</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: Daniel Chapter 3</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Scripture: Genesis 17:16, 18:1-5, and 21:1-7</p> <p>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 @<a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/" target="_blank">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>

<p>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!</p> <p><br></p> <p>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!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Scripture: &nbsp;Matthew 19:13-15</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>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 @<a href="//www.instagram.com/minibffbookclub">minibffbookclub</a>!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher!</p> <p>For all things miniBFF be sure to click <a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club/">HERE</a>!&nbsp;</p> <p>#anniesminibffpodcast #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast</p>