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Bible, Glitter and GlueThe Birth of SamsonSend us a textThe Israelites drifted away from the Lord again, and the Philistines began to harass and hurt them. The Lord blessed a childless couple with the birth of a son named Samson. The Lord told Samson’s parents that Samson was to live by a vow (promise) never to cut his hair or drink any alcohol. He would be a Judge of Israel and have special strength from God. Samson kept the vow, and as he grew up, his strength became well-known throughout the land.Bible verses used in...2025-07-0422 min
Bible, Glitter and GlueEaster Special 2025Send us a textIn this episode, David and Mary read Luke chapter 24.Other verses you might like to read at Easter are...Jesus is buried. (Luke 23:50-56)The empty tomb (Luke 24:1-12)Appearances after the resurrection (Luke 24:13-49)Road to Emmaus (13-35)The Disciples (36-49)Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.Music: Upbeat Positive Culture (Acoustic Corporate Travel Promo Christian Rock), Individual License, Stock Media provided by HumansWin, pond5.com ...2025-04-1609 min
Bible, Glitter and GlueMerry Christmas 2024Send us a textMerry Christmas from David and Mary!We will be back producing more episodes in January.Scripture reading today: Luke 2:8-20If you would like to review past podcast episodes relating to the Christmas stories, follow the links below:Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus The Birth of Jesus Wise Men and a Star Music: Angels We Have Heard on High by moodmode. Copyright free, pixabay.com Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.Excerpts from Mis...2024-12-1307 minBible, Glitter and GlueGod Calls AbramSend us a textGod chose one man, Abram, to be the beginning of a new nation called God’s People. He told Abram to leave his home and relatives and set out travelling. Abram, his wife, Sarai, and nephew, Lot, left home. He began to travel and live in tents. The Lord also told Abram that his name would be great and the whole world would be blessed through this new nation. Abram believed in God and had living faith—the kind of faith that proves it is real by doing actions.2024-09-2724 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Tower of BabelSend us a textAfter Noah and his family left the ark, God planned for them to spread out over the whole earth and repopulate it. Instead, in their pride, they gathered in one place and began to build a tower. To intervene, the Lord confused and stopped their plans, causing everyone to speak different languages. Once again, people began to move away and spread all over the earth.When teaching, emphasise the nature of unhealthy pride.Bible verses used in this episode:Genesis 11:1-92024-09-2019 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Flood and God's PromiseSend us a textWhen Noah, his family, and the animals entered the ark, the rains began and continued for forty days. The whole earth was covered in water. Even after the rains stopped, the ark continued to float for a total of 150 days until it was grounded on top of Mt. Ararat. While the water receded, Noah sent a raven and a dove out from the ark to see if they could find dry land. Eventually, God told Noah and his family to come out of the ark when the water had re...2024-09-1322 minBible, Glitter and GlueNoah Builds an ArkSend us a textAs time went by, people became more and more evil. Only Noah was obedient and pleased God. God gave Noah special instructions to build a huge boat (ark). This ark would keep Noah and his family safe from the floods that were about to cover the earth. The ark was also big enough to carry enough animals to repopulate the earth when the flood was over.Noah believed in God and obeyed him so everyone on the ark was safe.Bible verses used in this...2024-09-0625 minBible, Glitter and GlueCain and AbelSend us a textTwo of Adam and Eve’s sons were Cain (a farmer) and Abel (a shepherd). Abel was faithful and offered the best meat from the best lamb in his flock to God as a sacrifice. Cain offered some produce from his crops as his offering to God. God was pleased with Abel’s sacrifice but not with Cain’s. This made Cain so angry that he killed his own brother, Abel. In punishment, God exiled (or banished) Cain from the area he knew as home.Bible verses used i...2024-08-3029 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Fall of ManSend us a textAdam and Eve were happy in the Garden of Eden, where God provided for all of their needs. God gave them only one rule: do not eat from the tree in the middle of the garden. The serpent came to Eve, tempted her with lies, and convinced her to eat from the tree. Then, Eve gave some of the fruit to Adam, and he also ate it. They both realized their sin and guilt for disobeying God at that point. For the first time, people experienced shame. Because of their sin, God banished...2024-08-2328 minBible, Glitter and GlueDay 7 - God RestedSend us a textAfter spending six days creating the world, God considered the seventh day a special day to rest. God did not rest because He was tired; He did not become exhausted or run out of energy. God’s work of creation was perfect, and the seventh day was a day to reflect on what He had completed. God also wants us to rest and consider His work and how He takes care of us.Bible verses used in this episode:Genesis 1:1 and 2:1-3Isaiah 40:28-29...2024-08-1620 minBible, Glitter and GlueDay 6 - God Created Animals and PeopleSend us a textOn the last day of creation, God created animals. After this, it was finally time for God to create man and woman. There was something special about this last creature of creation. God created man and woman in His “own image.” As seen in Adam and Eve, people are distinct from animals and have a have a special relationship and partnership with God.Bible verses used in this episode:Genesis 1:24-31; 2:7, 18-25Other helpful verses about animals:They...2024-08-0927 minBible, Glitter and GlueDay 5 - God Created Sea Creatures and BirdsSend us a textGod filled the oceans with all sorts of creatures on the fifth day. He also created birds on this day. Not only did He create these creatures, He made them with the ability to reproduce.Bible verses used in this episode:Genesis 1:20-23Jesus said diversity in the Kingdom of God is like fish in a net (Matthew 13:47)Jesus compared following Him to fishing for men (Matthew 4:19)Jesus miraculously used two fish and five loaves to feed a crowd of over 5,000 people (John 6:1-15)God...2024-08-0220 minBible, Glitter and GlueDay 4 - God Created the Sun, Moon, StarsSend us a textBefore the fourth day, there was a type of light, but on this day, God created the sun to give a bright light that was called day. He also created the stars and moon we see in the night sky. Because of this, there could be seasons and time as we know it today.Bible verses used in this episode:Genesis 1:14-19Psalm 19:1-2Deuteronomy 4:19Psalm 84:11Job 9:9-10Psalm 147:4-5Philippians 2:14-16Outline:The creation story is found...2024-07-2624 minBible, Glitter and GlueDay 3- God Created Land and PlantsSend us a textOn the third day of creation, God separated land and sea and caused dry land to appear. God also created vegetation on the third day. The creation must have begun to take on beauty and majesty. The creation of our world was done in an orderly fashion, leading up to its completion. God was building a beautiful, healthy place that would eventually be ready for humanity.Bible verses used in this episode:Genesis 1:9-13Romans 1:20 Soil: Luke 8:4–15Rock: Psa...2024-07-1923 minBible, Glitter and GlueDay 2 - Creation of Skies and SeasSend us a textAs this day began, we find that water covered the entire earth. On this second day of creation, God separated the water so that sky appeared above the seas. For the first time ever, the Earth would have experienced things associated with sky and water: clouds, wind, waves, etc.Bible verses used in this episode:Genesis 1:6-8Job chapter 37 (God has complete power over all aspects of weather.)Mark 4:37-41 (Jesus can command the weather.)John 4:14 (Following Jesus is like drinking from never-ending springs of...2024-07-1216 minBible, Glitter and GlueDay 1 - Creation of LightSend us a textGod created our world. Until this time, the earth was “formless and empty.” Darkness was everywhere. There is so much we cannot comprehend about how our world came into existence, but in Genesis, God reveals what He wants us to know: He created. On the first day of creation, God spoke, and light appeared. This was not the sun’s light because the sun was not created until the fourth day. This was a special light from a source only God knew.When teaching, emphasise that nothing—not even light—exis...2024-07-0523 minBible, Glitter and GlueFruit of the SpiritSend us a textOne of the subjects Paul discussed in his letter to the churches of Galatia was a comparison of living with our “sinful self” and living “by the Spirit.” If a person lives out selfish desires, the ultimate result is a sinful life. Sin is the fruit. In contrast, when Christians allow the Holy Spirit to control their lives, they will do the good things that please the Holy Spirit and God. This kind of life is the fruit of the Spirit.Bible verses used in this episode:Ga...2024-06-1422 minBible, Glitter and GlueA Chapter About LoveSend us a textThe church in Corinth had many problems, and Paul addressed those in the two letters he wrote to them. He instructs that their internal bickering and selfishness could be solved if they practised one thing: LOVE. In this chapter, Paul gives practical advice on what love is and how to practice it.When teaching, emphasise that love is how you treat people and not just an emotional feeling.Bible verses used in this episode:1 Corinthians 13Outline:2024-06-0722 minBible, Glitter and GlueMeaning of the Lord's SupperSend us a textDuring the Passover meal, Jesus gave new meaning to the unleavened bread and fruit of the vine. He told the disciples that from now on, they were to eat and drink it to remember the significance of his death on their behalf.We take the Lord’s Supper each week as a memorial celebration of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.Bible verses used in this episode:1 Corinthians 11:23-34Matthew 26:26-30Mark 14:22-26Luke 22:14-20I Corinthians 12:27Exodus 12:12-131 Peter 1:18-19Ephe...2024-05-3124 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Christian ArmourSend us a textPaul wrote a letter to the church in Ephesus to help them understand God’s power and how He wants Christians to behave. To help them be “strong in the Lord”, Paul uses an example of a soldier’s battle armour to explain that God gives Christians spiritual weapons of strength to fight Satan.Bible verses used in this episode:Ephesians 6:10-18Ephesians 1:21-22James 4:71 Peter 5:8-9Colossians 2:15Romans 8:37-39Old Testament References to Armour:Isaiah 59:16-17Isaiah 11:5Isaiah 49:2Isaiah 52:7Out...2024-05-2427 minBible, Glitter and GlueTimothySend us a textFrom infancy and throughout his life, Timothy studied the Scriptures and learned about God. His father was an unbelieving Greek, but his mother and grandmother were followers of God and taught him well. As a young man, Timothy joined the Apostle Paul on missionary journeys and continued serving God in many ways over his lifetime. He was like a son to Paul and one of his most trusted co-workers.Emphasise that we can be like Timothy and begin to learn about God from an early age.B...2024-05-1721 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul's Last Days and LettersSend us a textFor the two years Paul was in Rome, he was allowed to live in his own rented house with Roman guards keeping an eye on him. While there, he often invited the Jews to come to his house and hear about Jesus. Some of them became Christians. From later writing we know Paul also spent time writing epistles (letters) to the churches he had visited. Many of these letters are the books we find in our New Testaments today.We can tell others about Jesus using various media, including books, letters...2024-05-1027 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul Survives a ShipwreckSend us a textHaving been falsely accused and imprisoned, Paul was transported by ship to Rome under military escort. During the storms, an angel told Paul that he and every man on board would be saved. Heavy storms blew the ship off course and caused it to break up near the island of Malta. God's protection meant Paul finally arrived in Rome after surviving a storm, a shipwreck, and even a snake bite.When we are in danger, we can ask God to protect us.Bible verses used in...2024-05-0322 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul on TrialSend us a textPaul had been falsely accused of causing trouble in Jerusalem. Although innocent of these accusations, he was kept prisoner in Caesarea and made to appear before a succession of governors and leaders, including Felix, Festus and even King Agrippa. At each court appearance, Paul spoke freely about his Christian faith. His accusers could never prove him guilty, and Paul eventually used his right as a Roman citizen to ask to be sent to Rome to appear before Caesar's court.Emphasise using every opportunity to tell others about Jesus.2024-04-2621 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul's Nephew Uncovers a PlotSend us a textPaul was under arrest in Jerusalem because of false accusations by the Jews. Paul’s Roman citizenship demanded a fair hearing, so the Roman commander in charge set up a meeting with Jewish priests and the Sanhedrin. This meeting ended in chaos, with Paul back in protective custody. Paul’s young nephew overheard some of the Jews plotting to kill Paul, so Paul asked him to tell the commander. The commander had no choice but to arrange a large military escort to take Paul to Caesarea, the nearest headquarters of Roman rule. 2024-04-1921 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul Travels to JerusalemSend us a textAt the conclusion of his third missionary journey, Paul followed the direction of the Holy Spirit in making his way to Jerusalem. As he stopped along the way, many Christians warned him of the dangers awaiting him. In Caesarea, a man named Agabus prophesied that the Jews in Jerusalem would harm Paul if he went there. Despite all of these warnings, Paul was determined to obey the Holy Spirit. In Jerusalem, Paul met with an angry crowd and was arrested. None of this stopped Paul from preaching about Jesus.Emphasise having the...2024-04-1224 minBible, Glitter and GlueEutychus Falls From a WindowSend us a textIn the last stages of his third missionary journey, Paul stopped in Troas and met with the church in an upstairs room. During Paul’s very long preaching, a young man named Eutychus went to sleep and fell out of a window and onto the ground below. Paul miraculously brought the boy back to life.For a practical lesson, help students understand how to pay attention and participate with the church in listening when God’s Word is being preached.Bible verses used in this episode:Ac...2024-04-0519 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul and the Dark Powers at EphesusSend us a textDuring his third missionary journey, Paul returned to Ephesus and spent three years there. He taught about Jesus in the synagogue and a city school. Some of the most unusual miracles in the Book of Acts occurred during Paul’s stay in Ephesus. They were so convincing that magicians and sorcerers burned their expensive sorcery books and turned to God. So many people stopped worshipping idols (and buying idol statues) that a silversmith named Demetrius led a riot against Paul.Jesus is more powerful than any power in heaven or earth. Tus...2024-03-2929 minBible, Glitter and GluePriscilla & AquilaSend us a textIn Corinth, Paul met a couple named Priscilla and Aquila. The three of them built tents together to earn a living. Whenever he was not making tents, Paul taught people about Jesus. After a year and a half, Paul, Priscilla and Aquila travelled to the city of Ephesus together. Priscilla and Aquila stayed in Ephesus to make tents and tell people about Jesus, while Paul went on to Antioch. A while later, when a great teacher named Apollos came to Ephesus, Priscilla and Aquila invited him to their house and explained baptism’s real me...2024-03-2224 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul in AthensSend us a textPaul continued his second Missionary Journey by stopping in the wealthy and cultured city of Athens. Idols and altars of false gods filled the city. Paul addressed a group of philosophers meeting on a rock hill called the Areopagus (Mars Hill). Idols were humanity's attempt to make gods, but Paul preached that humans cannot make the true God. God has created humans, and all that is in the world. There is only one God, and it is wrong to put anything above him.God is the only one worthy of our...2024-03-1527 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Noble BereansSend us a textPaul continues his 2nd Missionary Journey by visiting the cities of Thessalonica and Berea. Several people began to follow Jesus in Thessalonica, but others were jealous and caused trouble. Paul went on to Berea where the people received the message of Jesus with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true. Troublemakers from Thessalonica soon followed and caused so much trouble that the Christians escorted Paul to Athens for his own safety.d We should follow the example of the Bereans and study Scripture t...2024-03-0825 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul and Silas in PrisonSend us a textPaul cast an evil spirit out of a young slave girl, but her owners were angry and brought Paul and Silas before the city magistrates. Even though they were both beaten and thrown into prison, they were heard singing hymns and praying to God during the night. After an earthquake, Paul and Silas taught the jailer and his household about Jesus. Before the night was over, they were all baptised. The next day, Paul and Silas were released from prison.In Christ, we can experience true joy despite our circumstances.2024-03-0122 minBible, Glitter and GlueLydia becomes a ChristianSend us a textAfter sailing to Macedonia, Paul arrived in the city of Philippi. When he found a group of women gathered beside a river praying, he told them about Jesus. One of the women was Lydia, a businesswoman who sold expensive purple fabric. When Lydia heard about Jesus, she was baptised. Then, everyone in her household was baptised, too. Lydia was so happy that she invited Paul and his friends to stay at her house.Baptism was a natural response to the message about Jesus. Use this opportunity to discuss the meaning of bapti...2024-02-2323 minBible, Glitter and GluePaul's Macedonian VisionSend us a textPaul suggested to Barnabas that they re-visit the churches they had established on their 1st missionary journey. Before leaving Antioch, he and Barnabas disagreed over who they should take with them, so they took different people and went to different places. Paul re-visited churches and attempted to enter new areas to teach people about Jesus. The Holy Spirit actively guided Paul and his companions, and one night, Paul had a vision of a man from the region of Macedonia standing and begging him to come and help. By entering Macedonia on this, his 2nd...2024-02-1628 minBible, Glitter and GlueAn Angry Crowd in LystraSend us a textThe Holy Spirit directed the Antioch church to send Barnabas and Saul on a mission trip to teach people about Christ. This trip is often called “Paul’s First Missionary Journey”. One of the stops on this journey was the city of Lystra, where Paul healed a man who had never been able to walk. A frenzied crowd first worshipped Paul and Barnabas as gods, then turned on them and stoned Paul. Despite this, Paul miraculously stood up after the crowd left as if not injured. After revisiting some of the previous stops, Paul and Ba...2024-02-0923 minBible, Glitter and GluePeter's Escape From PrisonSend us a textKing Herod (King of the Jewish people) persecuted Christians and ordered the arrest of the apostle Peter. The whole church was very afraid, so they gathered together in a house to pray. While they were praying, an angel visited Peter’s prison cell and miraculously released him. Peter found his way to the house where the church was praying. Peter then went into hiding. Herod continued to seek public approval desperately and even allowed people to praise him as if he were God. An angel struck Herod with an illness, and he died a te...2024-02-0224 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Church in AntiochSend us a textBarnabas was already known as a great encourager, so when the church in Jerusalem heard about all of the new Gentile believers in Antioch, they sent Barnabas to help. He encouraged the Antioch believers, and even more people followed King Jesus. Then he travelled to Tarsus and found Paul so that Paul could come and help, too. This was a great mission-minded church. Followers of Jesus were first called Christians at this church.Bible verses used in this episode:Acts 11:19-30 Acts 12:25-13:3 Out...2024-01-2624 minBible, Glitter and GlueCornelius Becomes a ChristianSend us a textUntil the conversion of Cornelius, the gospel message had been preached almost exclusively to Jewish people. Any Gentile (anyone not born into a Jewish family) who wanted to follow Jesus would have first converted to Judaism. But the good news of Jesus was for everyone and not just the Jews. God used a vision of animals on a sheet and a miraculous pouring out of the Holy Spirit to reveal this important truth to the Apostle Peter and those he was teaching. Following this, Peter baptised Cornelius, a Roman centurion, making Cornelius the firs...2024-01-1928 minBible, Glitter and GluePeter Raises Dorcas from the DeadSend us a textDorcas (or Tabitha) was a woman who “was always doing good and helping the poor” in her city of Joppa. When she died, everyone was very sad, and they called Peter to come to her house. When Peter arrived, all the widows were crying and showing the clothing that Dorcas had made for them. Peter sent all of them out of the room and then, by the power of God, made Dorcas come back to life.Bible verses used in this episode:Acts 9:36-43Galatians 6:102024-01-1219 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Conversion of Saul (Paul)Send us a textSaul (later known by his Roman name, Paul) threatened and hurt followers of Jesus. On the way to persecute disciples in Damascus, Saul experienced an encounter with Jesus that changed his life. Following his baptism, Saul immediately began preaching the truth about Jesus, making the astonished Jews in Damascus plot to kill him. One night, the disciples snuck Saul over the city walls in a basket. He went on to Jerusalem but was not safe there either. Saul's life was immediately and completely changed by Jesus. He continued to preach about Jesus for the...2024-01-0525 min
Bible, Glitter and Glue2023 Christmas Bonus EpisodeSend us a textMerry Christmas from David and Mary.We will be back to producing episodes in January.If you would like to review past episodes relating to the Christmas stories follow the links below:Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus The Birth of Jesus Wise Men and a Star "Joy to the World" music by Bohdan Kuzmin from PixabayScriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.Music: Upbeat Positive Culture...2023-12-1705 minBible, Glitter and GluePhillip & the Ethiopian OfficialSend us a textTitle:Philip followed instructions from an angel of the Lord and went to a very important man riding in a chariot. The man was a chief official of the Queen of Ethiopia. He was reading from a scroll of Isaiah but could not understand it. Philip joined him in the chariot and explained that the Scripture was talking about Jesus. The man began to believe in Jesus, and when the chariot passed by some water, the official asked Philip to baptise him (and he did!)2023-12-0924 minBible, Glitter and GlueSimon the SorcererSend us a textPhilip was one of the original seven helpers in the church. When he preached in Samaria, a well-known sorcerer (or magician) named Simon believed and became a Christian. Simon had only ever done clever magic tricks, so he was amazed when he saw real miracles performed. When the apostles came to Samaria, Simon noticed that they laid hands on people to give them the power to do miracles. Simon wanted to have that power. He offered to pay lots of money if the apostles would sell him the same power they had. One o...2023-12-0229 minBible, Glitter and GlueStoning of StephenSend us a textStephen preached to people about Jesus and God. Some of the Jews got so angry about this that they told lies about Stephen and had him taken before the Jewish court (Sanhedrin). Stephen bravely preached a sermon about how people like them had rejected God before. And now they had rejected Jesus, the one God wanted Israel to follow as their leader and king. Some of the Jews became so angry at Stephen that they threw stones at him until he died. Stephen was the first martyr of the Christian faith.F...2023-11-2529 minBible, Glitter and GlueHelpers in the ChurchSend us a textMany Jews were becoming followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Needy widows were given food every day, but some were being left out. Instead of neglecting their teaching and preaching time to address this food problem, the apostles asked the Christians to choose seven faithful men to care for the widows and serve the church in this way.Bible verses used in this episode:Acts 6:1-7Acts 6:3Outline:The church grew, and widows were missing out on food (Acts 6:1...2023-11-1822 minBible, Glitter and GlueAnanias & SapphiraSend us a textBecause so many Jewish Christians stayed in Jerusalem after Pentecost, some Christians sold property and gave the money to the church so those in need could have enough. Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, sold some of their property and then decided to give part of the money to the church. They proceeded to lie and say that they had given it all. Peter confronted Ananias in front of the church and told him that by doing this, he had lied to God. Ananias fell over dead. Unaware of what had happened to her...2023-11-0825 minBible, Glitter and GlueHealing of a Man Who Could Not WalkSend us a textAs Peter and John were passing through the temple gate, a man who was unable to walk begged money from them. Instead of giving him money, Peter miraculously healed him by the power of Jesus. Peter followed this by preaching a convicting sermon to the amazed people who had witnessed the healed man. Concerned that so many people were turning to Jesus, the Jewish leaders imprisoned Peter and John and instructed them to keep silent about Jesus. These two apostles refused to be quiet and said that they must speak about th...2023-11-0428 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe First ChurchSend us a textTitle:The early church was full of excitement as they saw more and more people becoming Christians every day. Many people who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate Pentecost stayed longer to be with the rest of the new Christians. The church devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread (Lord’s Supper), and prayer.The church is not a building but is made up of Christians. The church today does the same things as the early church.Bible verses used...2023-10-2827 minBible, Glitter and GlueSermon at PentecostSend us a textWhile the eleven apostles waited in Jerusalem, Matthias was chosen to replace the now-dead Judas. During the Jewish feast of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles just as Jesus had promised. The Spirit gave these uneducated men the miraculous power to speak in languages they had never learned or spoken before (speak in tongues). Because of this, all of the crowds of Jewish pilgrims from many countries were able to hear about Jesus in their own languages. After Peter preached the first “gospel sermon,” 3,000 people were baptized. Emphasise that this was the...2023-10-2125 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Great Commission & Ascension of JesusSend us a textAfter his resurrection from the dead, Jesus spent forty days with his disciples. Before ascending to heaven, he gave the apostles important instructions on announcing the gospel to all people and making them followers of Jesus. This is the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). An angel comforted the apostles by reminding them that just as Jesus rose up into the clouds, he would someday come back to earth again.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 28:16-20 Acts 1:3-11Outline:...2023-10-1423 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Teaches about Salt and LightSend us a textIn the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told the crowd how to live Godly lives. He illustrated the significance of followers displaying Godly lives by saying, “You are the salt of the earth” and “You are the light of the world”.Our actions and lives can be a positive influence on our world and point people to God.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 5:13-16Psalm 18:28; 27:1; 119:130.Isaiah 42:6 and 49:6.John 1:1-9; 8:12; and 12:44-46.1 Thessalonians 5:4-81 John 1:5-7Outline:You...2023-10-0723 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of Pharisee & Tax CollectorSend us a textJesus told the parable of two men who went to pray at the temple. The Pharisee (who most people thought was good) This man had too much pride and told God all of the good things he had done and how he was better than other people. A tax collector (who most people thought was bad)This man was humble and asked God to have mercy on him because he was a sinner. Jesus said that the humble tax collector was right with God.Bibl...2023-09-3026 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of the Prodigal SonSend us a textJesus told a parable about a man with two sons. The younger son convinced his father to give him his portion of his inheritance early. Upon receiving it, the son left his father and squandered all of the money by living a wild life. When the son came to his senses, he humbly returned to his father and told him he was sorry. His father was thrilled to forgive him and accept him back home.The older son was jealous of the father’s acceptance because, unlike his younger brother, he had...2023-09-2325 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of the Unforgiving ServantSend us a textThe servant in this parable was happy when his master did not require him to repay a debt of millions of dollars. Incredibly, the servant went straight to another servant and demanded that he pay him a few dollars that he owed him. When the second servant could not pay, the first servant threw him in prison. When the master heard, he was furious. Now, the first servant was sent to prison. Jesus said that our Heavenly Father would feel the same towards us if we did not forgive others from the heart....2023-09-1627 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of the Lost SheepSend us a textJesus told a parable about a shepherd who had one hundred sheep. When one of the sheep got lost, the shepherd searched and searched until he found it.God has made everyone on the earth, and each person is important to Him.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 18:10-14Psalm 23Psalm 100:31 Peter 5:1-4Outline:Jesus warns not to de-value children (Matthew 18:10)Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12-13)God’s view of children (Matthew 18:14)2023-09-0921 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of the Ten BridesmaidsSend us a textJesus told a parable about ten girls who participated in a wedding feast. The day's custom was for the feast to begin when the bridegroom arrived. Five bridesmaids were wise and had their lamps ready for his arrival. They were escorted into the feast. The five foolish bridesmaids were off buying oil and missed being invited in. Jesus said the parable meant always being ready because we do not know the day of his return.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 25:1-131...2023-09-0220 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of Hidden Treasure & PearlSend us a textJesus told two parables to explain the value of the kingdom of God. The first parable was about a man who found a treasure in a field. He put the treasure back into the ground and then sold everything he had to buy the field. The second pearl was about another man that found a precious and valuable pearl. This man also sold everything he had to buy this one pearl.The Kingdom of God is more precious than anything considered valuable in this world.Bi...2023-08-2618 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of the Mustard SeedSend us a textJesus said that the kingdom of God is like a little mustard seed. When this little seed is planted, it grows into a huge plant, many times the size of the little seed.God grows the smallest beginnings into big things. Continue to serve him in even the smallest ways humbly.Bible verses used in this episode:Mark 4:30-32Outline:Jesus wants to explain the kingdom of GodThe parable of the mustard s...2023-08-1916 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of the Good SamaritanSend us a textEvery Jewish person would have certainly known the command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” When a man asked Jesus what exactly was meant by “neighbour”, it sounds as if he was trying to get out of his responsibility under the Law. By telling the parable of a Samaritan who helped a complete stranger, Jesus made it plain that anyone in need is our neighbour.Bible verses used in this episode:Luke 10:25-37Outline:A teacher tests Jes...2023-08-1223 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of the SoilsSend us a textJesus told a parable about a farmer who planted seeds in four different types of soil. Only one of the soils produced a good crop. Jesus explained that the soils represented people’s hearts. When the word of God is planted in a good heart, good things will be produced in that person's life.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 Outline:Jesus tells the parable of the farmer and seeds (Matthew 13:1-9)Jes...2023-08-0518 minBible, Glitter and GlueParable of Wise and Foolish BuildersSend us a textIn this parable, Jesus says that everyone who hears the word of God is building a house. The one who hears God’s word but does not do what it says is like a foolish builder who builds his house on sand. That house will be crushed in a storm. The one who hears the word of God and obeys it is like a wise man that builds his house on solid rock. That house will stand up to any storm. Wise people build their faith on the foundation of God’s word. This...2023-07-2922 minBible, Glitter and GlueBreakfast on the ShoreSend us a textAfter the resurrection, Jesus appeared to many people. One of these times was to Peter and some other disciples who had spent an unproductive night fishing. Jesus directed them to cast their nets on the other side of the boat, resulting in a miraculous fish catch.Jesus cooked breakfast for these followers on the beach and then provided Peter with a new opportunity to follow him and care for others in the future. Peter had previously denied Jesus, but now Jesus says to "feed my sheep".Jesus can forgive...2023-07-2418 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Burial and Resurrection of JesusSend us a textJesus was buried in a tomb, and on the third day, some women arrived and were shocked to find the tomb empty. Two angels appeared to explain that Jesus had risen from the dead. Jesus went on to appear to a number of people, including the disciples. Jesus had risen from death just like he said he would.Even though everything was bad, God made it good. He can do the same for us when things are bad. Bible verses used in this episode:Luke 23:50...2023-07-1622 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Crucifixion of JesusSend us a textJesus was crucified on a cross like a common criminal, even though he had never done anything wrong. While he was on the cross, the earth became dark. The huge curtain in the temple in Jerusalem suddenly ripped in half at the exact moment Jesus died outside the city. There was also an earthquake. The day of the crucifixion was a terrible day.Jesus was innocent, but he was killed.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 27:32-56Luke 23:26-49Outline:...2023-07-1025 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Trials of JesusSend us a textAfter being arrested, Jesus was taken before a number of different religious and civil courts. He suffered false accusations and mistreatments at every stage. The result was that Jesus was sentenced to death on the cross. Even as these trials were taking place, Peter denied him, and Judas took his own life. Everything about the trial of Jesus and the surrounding events was unfair and sad, yet Jesus never strayed from his purpose. Emphasise that we can do the right thing even if we are treated unfairly.Bible verse...2023-07-0329 minBible, Glitter and GlueNight of Betrayal and PrayerSend us a textAs the time of his death drew near, Jesus told his followers that they would soon lose faith and leave him. Even as Jesus then prayed through the night, his closest followers fell asleep instead of keeping watch. Afterwards, Judas leads an angry group to Jesus. Knowing his time has come, Jesus allows himself to be arrested. Although his followers had been dismayed at Jesus’ earlier statement, they now did exactly as he had said. They all left him and ran away.Even when friends disappoint us, we can talk to God.2023-06-2624 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Last SupperSend us a textOn the night before he was crucified, Jesus celebrated one last Passover meal with his disciples. Jews ate this meal annually to celebrate God’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage. On this night, Jesus used elements of the meal to institute a new remembrance, bread to remember his body and wine to remember his blood. From this time forward, the followers of Jesus would celebrate God’s deliverance from sin through Jesus.Bible verses used in this episode:Luke 22:7-23Romans 15:4Outline:Preparing the Me...2023-06-1921 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Washes the Feet of the DisciplesSend us a text When Jesus and his closest disciples gather for the Passover meal, Jesus performs a task usually done by servants. He is their teacher, but he demonstrates true service and love by washing his disciples' feet. He then goes on to teach them that they should show this kind of love to others. Bible verses used in this episode:John 13:1-19, 31-35Outline:The heart and mind of Jesus (John 13:1-3)Jesus washes the disciples’ feet (John 13:4-11)Jesus expla...2023-06-1224 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus and the MoneychangersSend us a textThe Jerusalem temple represented God's presence and holiness to his people. Jesus came to the temple during the yearly Passover celebration only to find that the area had been turned into a busy marketplace where people were concentrating on money instead of God. His deep love and respect for God led Jesus to take dramatic public action. He turned over tables and threw out those who were cheating the people.Emphasise that we should have respect for God.Bible verses used in this episode:Mark 11:15-1...2023-06-0523 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Triumphal EntrySend us a textJesus entered Jerusalem for the last time in a most unusual way. He entered in the way that the Old Testament said a peaceful king enters a city – riding on a donkey. A great crowd waved palm branches at Jesus and cried out, “Hosanna!” in praise of him.We should also praise God and Jesus.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 21:1-11Psalm 118:25-26Psalm 18:49Outline:Preparation (Matthew 21:1-11)Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:7-11)Tips f...2023-05-2924 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Raises LazarusSend us a textMary and Martha sent for Jesus when their brother, Lazarus, got sick. When Jesus arrived at the home of these good friends, Lazarus had already been dead for four days and was buried in a tomb. Jesus raised Lazarus back to life.Before raising Lazarus, Jesus grieved with his friends. Jesus cares when we are sad.Bible verses used in this episode:John 11:1-461 Peter 5:6-7Romans 8:35-39Hebrews 4:15-16Outline:Lazarus is sick, so Jesus is asked to come (John 11:1...2023-05-2223 minBible, Glitter and GlueZacchaeusSend us a textWhen Jesus passed through the city of Jericho, a man named Zacchaeus climbed a tree to get a better look. Jesus amazed the crowd by calling Zacchaeus down to say that he would be coming to his house. In a true act of repentance for what had probably been a dishonest tax-collecting career, Zacchaeus declared that he would pay back the people he had cheated and give half of his wealth to the poor.Jesus was willing to help Zacchaeus change his life and he can also help us when we...2023-05-1521 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Blesses the ChildrenSend us a textWhen parents brought their small children to Jesus to be blessed by him, the disciples tried to hold them back. Jesus told the disciples to let the children come to him.Jesus loved little children. We should follow his example by taking special care of the children around us.Bible verses used in this episode:Mark 10:13-16Outline:Parents bring children to Jesus (Mark 10:13a)Followers say stop (Mark 10:13b)The King Speaks (Mark 10:14-15)Jesus blesses the children...2023-05-0820 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Heals 10 LepersSend us a textThen men with leprosy met Jesus as he was passing through Samaria on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus told the men to go to a priest and be declared clean. As the men were making their way to find a priest, they realised that they had been healed of their leprosy. Nine of the men continued on to find a priest. Only one of the men, a Samaritan, returned to thank Jesus and give praises to God.We should express thanks to God and to others.Bible verses used...2023-05-0124 minBible, Glitter and GlueMary and MarthaSend us a textJesus visited the home of his friends, Mary and Martha. While Martha was busy with meal preparations, her sister sat at the feet of Jesus, listening to his teaching. When Martha got upset at her sister for not helping, Jesus told her that Mary was choosing to do what was better.Although there are many activities we can do, listening to Jesus should be our first priority.Bible verses used in this episode:Luke 10:38-42Outline:...2023-04-2423 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Transfiguration of JesusSend us a textJesus took Peter, James, and John up onto a mountain to pray. As these disciples watched in awe, Jesus transfigured (changed appearance). His face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. Even more incredible, Jesus was joined by the long-dead Moses and Elijah. From a cloud that enveloped them all, the voice of the Lord affirms that this is his Son and they should listen to Him.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 17:1-13Exodus 34:29-35Malachi 3:1 and 4:5Mark 9:11-132 Peter 1:16-21...2023-04-1725 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Walks on WaterSend us a textJesus guided his disciples into a boat and sent them to sail across the Sea of Galilee without him. He then spent time alone in prayer. Later in the night, Jesus observed the disciples rowing hard against the wind and so walked across the water to join them. At first, when they observed the figure walking on the water, they thought it was a ghost. Jesus asked Peter to walk out to him so Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water too. When Peter began look...2023-04-1019 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Feeds the 5,000Send us a textSo many people wanted to hear Jesus preach that a crowd followed him to a remote location. As mealtime approached, the only food that was found was a boy’s lunch containing five small loaves of bread and two small fish. Jesus instructed the apostles to divide the food among the crowd of 5000 men (in addition to women and children). Everyone ate as much as they and then there was still food left over at the end of the meal.Jesus has the power to provide what people need....2023-04-0321 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Raises Jairus' DaughterSend us a textJairus was a synagogue ruler who asked Jesus to come to his house and heal his 12-year-old daughter. On the way to the house, Jesus healed a woman who had been sick for 12 years. By the time they arrived, the little girl had died, and the funeral had already begun. Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead.Some people thought the woman and the father were “bothering” Jesus, but Jesus was concerned with both. We can approach God with problems, whether they are “big” or “small”.Bible verses used...2023-03-2722 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Heals a Demon-Possessed ManSend us a textA deranged man approached Jesus. Satan had caused the man hurt by sending evil spirits to live inside of him. Jesus confronted the demons and sent them out of the man and into a herd of pigs. The pigs then ran off a cliff and plunged to their death. Satan hurts people and wants them to suffer. Jesus is stronger than Satan. He loves people and helps them and saves them from Satan.Bible verses used in this episode:Mark 5:1-20Ephesians 6:10-12Ou...2023-03-2023 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Calms a StormSend us a textAfter an exhausting day of preaching to the multitudes, Jesus got in a boat and told the disciples to sail to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus went to sleep. A squall arose, and high winds and raging waters put the boat in peril. Jesus slept through it all! When the frightened disciples woke Jesus, he simply “rebuked the wind and raging waters” and everything became calm.Jesus is so powerful that he can control nature.Bible verses used in this episode:Luke 8:22-25C...2023-03-1321 minBible, Glitter and GlueA Sinful Woman Washes the Feet of JesusSend us a textSimon, the Pharisee, invited Jesus to come to his house for dinner. Simon did not show Jesus the simple gestures of hospitality common for that time, like greeting him with a kiss and washing his feet. During the meal, a sinful woman came into Simon’s house and washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. She was sorry for her sins, and Jesus forgave her.When teaching, emphasise that Jesus forgives sin.Bible verses used in this episode:Luke 7:36-50...2023-03-0622 minBible, Glitter and GlueSermon on the Mount and the Golden RuleSend us a textJesus preached many wonderful lessons in the Sermon on the Mount. The lessons were practical and applied to everyday life. One important thing that Jesus said in his sermon was to "do for other people the same things you want them to do for you." This is so valuable that it is often referred to as the "Golden Rule".Bible verses used in this episode:Sermon on the Mount: Matthew chapters 5-7 The Golden Rule: Matthew 7:12 “Do for other people the same things you want them...2023-02-2725 minBible, Glitter and GlueHealing of Man at the Pool of BethesdaSend us a textPeople who were sick or disabled would gather around the Pool of Bethesda because they believed the waters would heal them. One of these people had been unable to walk for 38 years, and he had given up hope that he could be healed. Jesus healed the man, and he was able to walk again.Jesus cares about people even when problems make them feel hopeless or sad.Bible verses used in this episode:John 5:1-15Psalm 62:5-6Isaiah 40:31Romans 15:131 Timothy 4:10...2023-02-2018 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Preaches in NazarethSend us a textThe popularity of Jesus grew as people began to know more about Jesus and see the miracles he performed. For the first time in his ministry, Jesus preached at his home synagogue. The angry reaction of the listeners led to a failed attempt to kill Jesus. Preaching God’s Word is important but can be difficult. We should encourage those who preach.Bible verses used in this episode:Luke 4:14-30Romans 10:14Outline:Popular Jesus (Luke 4:14-15)The Sermon (Luke 4:16-27)Angry...2023-02-1323 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Heals the Nobleman's SonSend us a textA royal official in the town of Capernaum had a son who was dying. The official travelled to where Jesus was, in Galilee, and begged him to come back with him to heal his son. Instead of going with him, Jesus told the man to return to Capernaum because his son was healed.The official “took Jesus at his word” and returned home to find his son well. The fever had gone at the same hour Jesus had said he would live.We can believe the words of Jesus.2023-02-0620 minBible, Glitter and GlueMan Through the RoofSend us a textA man who could not walk wanted to be healed by Jesus. When the man’s friends carried him to the house where Jesus was staying, they found the house packed with people wanting to hear Jesus and be healed by him. The friends made their way to the roof and dug a hole to lower their friend down to Jesus. Jesus was impressed by the faith of these men. First, Jesus did what only God can do – he forgave the man’s sins. Then, Jesus healed the man so he could...2023-01-3020 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Teaches NicodemusSend us a textNicodemus was a Pharisee and an important Jewish leader and teacher who visited Jesus at night to ask questions. Among other things, Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be “born again” to enter the kingdom of God. Being “born again” means having a new beginning with the Holy Spirit, God and Jesus.Jesus explained that the physical world is what we see, but the spiritual world is unseen. We do not see the Spirit but we see what he does in the lives of people.Jesus explains that he is the on...2023-01-2322 minBible, Glitter and GlueWedding at CanaSend us a textJesus performed His first miracle at a wedding in the city of Cana. When the hosts ran out of wine to serve the guests, Mary had total confidence that her son, Jesus, would take care of the situation. He miraculously turned plain water into excellent wine.The miracles of Jesus were more than just tricks. They were ways to show the power of God and build faith in people.Bible verses used in this episode:John 2:1-11Outline:The wine runs...2023-01-1619 minBible, Glitter and GlueJesus Chooses 12 ApostlesSend us a textFollowers of Jesus are called disciples. There were many disciples, but early in his ministry, Jesus selected twelve men from the group to be apostles. These men were constantly with Jesus throughout his ministry and were given many special gifts and responsibilities.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 4:18-22 (calling the fishermen)Matthew 9:9 (calling Matthew)John 1:35-50 (Philip and Nathanael/Bartholomew)Matthew 10:1-4 (List of the 12 apostles)Tips for Teaching:Sing the apostle song "Jesus Called Them One by One."Descriptions of...2023-01-0922 minBible, Glitter and GlueTemptation of JesusSend us a textSatan tempted Jesus to turn from God's plan and submit to him. Jesus stood firm in the Word of God and did not give in to temptation.How can we help children prepare to stand up against the attacks of the Devil?Bible verses used in this episode: Matthew 4:1-11Outline:Fasting in the desert (Matthew 4:1-2)Temptations (Matthew 4:3-10)Satan leaves, and angels bring comfort (Matthew 4:11)Tips for Teaching:Verses to remember when we face t...2023-01-0225 minBible, Glitter and GlueBaptism of JesusSend us a textAt the age of 30, Jesus was baptised in the Jordan River by his cousin, John the Baptist. Jesus was not baptised because He needed to repent of wrong but because He wanted to do everything right. He “fulfilled all righteousness”. His heavenly Father was “well pleased.”God also loves us and is pleased when we obey from the heart.Bible verses used in this podcast:Matthew 3:13-17Outline:Jesus came to be baptised (Matthew 3:13-15)Jesus is baptised (Matthew 3:16a)God's approval...2022-12-2621 minBible, Glitter and GlueJohn the Baptist Prepares the WaySend us a textJohn fulfilled prophecy by preparing the way for the Messiah. He preached a convicting message of repentance to the ordinary person as well as to the hypocritical Pharisees of his day. Crowds followed John and showed their true repentance through baptism and a change in how they lived their daily lives. Hearts were being prepared for the messages Jesus would soon be preaching.We should have soft hearts that lead us to repent and change our actions.Bible verses used in this episode:Luke 3:2-202022-12-1920 minBible, Glitter and GlueBoy Jesus Visits the TempleSend us a textWhile visiting the temple in Jerusalem at age twelve, Jesus became separated from his parents and was inadvertently left behind. Upon returning to Jerusalem three days later, his worried parents found him at the temple listening to the teachers and amazing those around him with his understanding.As Jesus grew, he continued to develop mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. This is the model for children to grow in today.Bible verses used in this episode: Luke 2:40-52Outline:Jesus the child...2022-12-1224 minBible, Glitter and GlueWise Men and a StarSend us a textKing Herod was the king of the Jews at the time of Jesus' birth. Herod felt his kingship threatened when Magi came from the East searching for the new king. Despite Herod's attempts to interfere, the magi found the child king, Jesus, in Bethlehem and paid honour to him with expensive gifts fit for a king. To ensure no child would take his place, King Herod decreed the death of all boys in the area under the age of two. But little Jesus was kept safe when his family was directed (thro...2022-12-0528 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Birth of JesusSend us a textJoseph and Mary travelled from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register for the census. While they were in Bethlehem, Jesus was born. The angel of the Lord announced the news to shepherds, and they came to worship.God sent Jesus from heaven to earth in the form of a baby. Thank God for His gift to the world.Bible verses used in this episode:Matthew 1:18-24 and Luke 2:1-38Outline: 1. Joseph and Mary (Matthew 1:18-25)2. Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-5)3...2022-11-2823 minBible, Glitter and GlueThe Birth of John the BaptistSend us a textA priest and his wife were well beyond the years when it was possible to give birth to a child. The angel, Gabriel, gave Zechariah the incredible news that his wife, Elizabeth, would give birth to a son who would become a great preacher. They were to name the baby John. Elizabeth received a visit from her young cousin, Mary, and these two praised God in their shared joy. Soon after Mary left, Elizabeth gave birth to John.Nothing is impossible for God!Bible verses used in this e...2022-11-2120 minBible, Glitter and GlueProphecies Fulfilled in JesusSend us a textThe birth and birthplace of Jesus were prophesied hundreds of years before they eventuated. God promised that these things would happen, and they did. God always keeps His word, and we can always depend on God.Bible verses used in this episode:Genesis 3:15 Eve's descendant will crush Satan Genesis 22:15-18 and Galatians 3:15-16Abraham's descendants will bless nations Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:18 Virgin birth Micah 5:2 and Matthew 2:1Born in BethlehemIsaiah 9:6-7The Messiah will come!Luke 1:31-33 and Matthew 1:18-25Angel, Gabriel prophesies a so...2022-11-1720 minBible, Glitter and GlueIntro to the Bible, Glitter and Glue PodcastSend us a textIs the Bible, Glitter and Glue Podcast for me?Want to learn more about the Bible? Want to be a creative teacher? Enjoy interactive conversation?In this introduction episode, David and Mary Nelson invite you to join them for good conversation and new perspectives. Each week they will explore another Bible event and discuss simple and creative ways to share its meaning with children and adults. David: (Teacher-Preacher-Scholar) "I love studying the Bible because it not only helps me understand God, but it helps me u...2022-11-1604 min
Real Job TalkEpisode 61: Managing up with Mary AbbajayWelcome to Real Job Talk, Mary Abbajay! Mary is a speaker, consultant, and trainer who works with managers and teams to create productive workplaces. She also teaches at the university and post-graduate level, speaks at numerous conferences, and is an active volunteer. Mary is the CEO of the Careerstone Group, and the author of Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss.
Mary wants to make the world a better place by making the workplace a better place. We asked Mary what the biggest challenge has been in the...2021-05-0443 min