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Family Style Theology

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Host, Cindy Koch explores theological topics through family conversation. Joined by her children, this show aims to explore essential questions in a way that is not only theologically satisfying but accessible to the whole family.

109 Episodes | 2018 - 2023

Family Style Theology Trailer

June 18th, 2018

0:35

Host, Cindy Koch explores theological topics through family conversation. Joined by her children, this show aims to explore essential questions in a …

First Creations

September 4th, 2018

36:23

Kids and adults will hear the beginning of all things as recorded in the Bible from Genesis 1. In this episode, Cindy leads a discussion with her …

First Theories

September 8th, 2018

34:25

Have you ever wondered how the earth began? Cindy and her children talk through some of the First Theories commonly taught such as the Big Bang …

First Man and Woman

September 8th, 2018

37:20

The Bible tells the story of the First man and woman in Genesis 1 and 2. Cindy and her children will discuss the gifts God gave to both of his people in their special creation.

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First Doubt

September 8th, 2018

32:36

In this episode, Cindy and her children will unpack the tragic story found in Genesis 3, the fall into sin. Here we will meet the sneaky Serpent, discover his evil lies, and identify the First Doubt that afflicted God’s …

First Consequences

September 8th, 2018

37:54

The story continues in Genesis 3 when Cindy and her children talk about God’s curses on His Creation: the First Consequences for Sin. Together they will discover how God’s good creation changed, not only for the first …

First Promises

September 8th, 2018

34:35

This is the best part of our great story! Cindy and her children focus on God’s First Promises both in Genesis 3:15 and 3:20-21. Here we all learn about a Savior that is coming, and has already come, to renew and …

Daughter: What is Your Story?

January 15th, 2019

29:20

Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather …

Daughter: A Beautiful Creation

January 17th, 2019

33:45

Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather …

Daughter: World of Doubt

January 17th, 2019

31:23

Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather …

Daughter: A New Name

January 17th, 2019

33:42

Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather …

Daughter: Unexpected Bride

January 17th, 2019

32:49

Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather …

Daughter: Look in the Mirror?

January 17th, 2019

32:49

Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather …

Daughter: Something's Not Right

January 17th, 2019

31:08

Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather …

Daughter: Happily Ever... Now!

January 17th, 2019

35:52

Family Style Theology encourages theological conversations with children of all ages. In this series, Daughter, teenage girls from ages 13-22 gather …

Fairy Tales: Snow White

April 24th, 2019

29:29

Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we remember the story …

Fairy Tales: Pinocchio

April 24th, 2019

30:54

Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we recall the adventures …

Fairy Tales: The Little Mermaid

April 24th, 2019

30:36

Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we talk about The …

Fairy Tales: Cinderella

April 24th, 2019

31:17

Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we talk about …

Fairy Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk

April 24th, 2019

31:12

Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we recall the story …

Fairy Tales: Lion King

April 24th, 2019

33:36

Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we discuss the Lion …

Baptism Episode 1: Luther's Flood Prayer

August 30th, 2019

32:43

Our discussion focuses on Baptism in this six-part series guided by Martin Luther’s Flood Prayer. In this episode we take a closer look at the Bible story of the Flood in Genesis 6-9. Learn with us about God's mercy to …

Baptism Episode 2: Salvation

August 30th, 2019

29:27

Our discussion focuses on Baptism in this six-part series guided by Martin Luther’s Flood Prayer. In this episode we have a conversation about God's people walking through the Red Sea to safety in the Bible Story found …

Baptism Episode 3: Washing Away Sin

August 30th, 2019

31:30

Our discussion focuses on Baptism in this six-part series guided by Martin Luther’s Flood Prayer. In this episode we talk about the baptism of Jesus, His repentance for us, and God's favor given to us in our baptism.

Baptism Episode 4: For You

August 30th, 2019

32:33

Our discussion focuses on Baptism in this six-part series guided by Martin Luther’s Flood Prayer. In this episode we discuss original sin and total depravity. We have a conversation about the first sin in Genesis 2-3, …

Baptism Episode 5: Safe and Secure

August 30th, 2019

31:50

Our discussion focuses on Baptism in this six-part series guided by Martin Luther’s Flood Prayer. In this episode we talk about the gifts God gives His church, even in the midst of an unbelieving world. Baptism gives …

Baptism Episode 6: Worthy of Eternal Life

August 30th, 2019

30:28

Our discussion focuses on Baptism in this six-part series guided by Martin Luther’s Flood Prayer. In this episode we have a conversation about the new earth! We hear God's promise to us, the baptized, in Revelation 21 …

Advent Devotion "Signs of Jesus"

November 2nd, 2019

31:23

The greatest treasure we could give to our children this Christmas is a meaningful preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. Yet, the busy holiday …

Tree in the Garden

December 1st, 2019

9:07

Join Cindy and her children for an Advent Devotion discussion about the tree of life in Genesis 2:8-9. This is the first sign that a Savior must come …

My Favorite Baby

December 2nd, 2019

7:05

Listen to a quick Advent Devotion about the long-awaited child to come in Genesis 3:15. Have the conversation that matters at home with your own …

A Rainbow Promise

December 3rd, 2019

9:18

Today Cindy and her kids discuss God's promise of mercy shown by the sign of a rainbow in Genesis 9:16. In this Advent Devotion, we focus on God's …

Kids and Kings

December 4th, 2019

7:50

Today in our Advent Devotion we wonder about Abraham and all his children in Genesis 17:4-6. Cindy and her kids discuss God's promise about the most …

The Ram

December 5th, 2019

8:50

God provides a sacrifice for himself! In today's Advent Devotion, Cindy and her kids discuss Genesis 22:8-18 and how the story of Abraham's son, Isaac, shows us a sign of Christ's substitutionary sacrifice for our sin.

What's your name?

December 6th, 2019

10:06

Have a conversation in our Advent Devotion about the name Immanuel, "God with us". Matthew's gospel of Jesus echoes the prophet Isaiah when he proclaims that Jesus is Immanuel in Isaiah 7:14. Listen in about why this …

Light in the Darkness

December 7th, 2019

7:27

Are you ever afraid of the dark? In today's Advent Devotion, we discuss the Light promised in Isaiah 9:2 which was fulfilled by the coming of Jesus …

Spirit

December 8th, 2019

9:11

Join Cindy and her kids for today's Advent Devotion in Isaiah 11:1-4. The Spirit focuses our attention on Jesus, the beloved Son of God.

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City of David

December 9th, 2019

8:25

It's significant that Jesus is born in the City of David. We discuss the prophesy spoken about the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:6-7 and why this is a …

True Love

December 10th, 2019

8:04

Explore the meaning of love, especially when it is from God! Discuss Psalm 89:1-4 in today's Advent Devotion to hear how the gift of Jesus is God's …

The Sweetest Name

December 11th, 2019

8:26

Today in our Advent Devotion we hear about God's promise to Mary in Luke 1:26-33. Take a moment to have a conversation with Cindy and her kids about …

O Little Town

December 12th, 2019

9:00

Where do you look for a king? God sends the King of all creation to the little insignificant town of Bethlehem, in the City of David as recounted in Luke 2:4-7.  Have a conversation in this Advent Devotion about the …

Shepherds

December 13th, 2019

7:55

Join in the conversation about the first people who hear about the coming of the Christ! What would you say if an angel appeared to you? Consider the …

Find the Baby

December 14th, 2019

7:44

Imagine the greatest treasure hunt, finding the Savior of the world! Have a conversation in this Advent Devotion about the clues that God gives in …

Angels Praise

December 15th, 2019

6:39

Join Cindy and her kids to discuss this Advent Devotion on Luke 2:13-14. God announced His great news by the words of angels and He still proclaims …

Shining Star

December 16th, 2019

11:21

What is the symbol that point right to Jesus? A star! Have a conversation about Matthew 2:8-12 in this Advent Devotion about the revelation of Jesus …

Take Up Your Cross

December 17th, 2019

8:42

Consider the symbol of the cross as we celebrate the coming of our Lord this Advent. Jesus arrived in a stable so that He could walk a path straight …

Jesus is With You, Always

December 18th, 2019

7:46

Our Advent Devotion today is focused on the words of Jesus when he returns to comfort the disciples in Matthew 28:18-20. Have a conversation with your family about how Jesus comes to us even today and is with us always, …

Christmas Butterfly

December 19th, 2019

8:38

Have a conversation in this Advent Devotion about the hopeful expectation of new life! Cindy and her kids explore Jesus' coming in Romans 6:3-5, …

The Cup

December 20th, 2019

6:58

What is your favorite drink? Listen to the discussion in the Advent devotion about the drinking in of forgiveness of sin in Matthew 26:26-28. Jesus …

Body of Christ

December 21st, 2019

8:21

Join in the conversation about the Advent of Jesus with his people even today! We learn about the great gifts given by the body of Christ in 1 Corinthians 12:13-14 and 27.

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Eternal Tree

December 22nd, 2019

10:15

The tree of life is a sign of Jesus in Revelation 22:1-3. Opened to us by the grace of God through his son, we rejoice that we can now eat again from …

The Last Sun

December 23rd, 2019

9:07

Imagine a world without the sun... Discuss the symbol of light during today's Advent Devotion. Jesus will advent with his people lighting up the new …

Water of Life

December 24th, 2019

10:08

It's almost Christmas! Take a moment to have a conversation about Jesus coming as the water of life. His gifts are essential for the thirsty ones, …

Free Christmas Present

December 25th, 2019

6:36

Merry Christmas! The best present is a FREE gift. Have a conversation about the greatest gift given by God: sending his only son, Jesus Christ, to …

Lent and Ash Wednesday

April 1st, 2020

32:07

Join Cindy and her kids as they discuss the season of Lent! Beginning with Ash Wednesday, we will have a discussion about this time of repentance …

Palm Sunday

April 5th, 2020

36:10

Explore the traditions of Palm Sunday with Cindy and her kids during our week of preparation before Easter! The Journey of Jesus begins today when he triumphantly rides into Jerusalem and it takes him straight to the …

Maundy Thursday

April 9th, 2020

32:31

On this Holy Thursday, join in the discussion about Jesus' final meal with his disciples and the gifts he has prepared for them. Cindy and her kids …

Good Friday

April 9th, 2020

32:59

Why is this called Good Friday? Take a moment to ponder the crucifixtion of Jesus on this dark, holy night. Cindy and her kids have a discussion …

Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil

April 11th, 2020

28:56

Holy Saturday is the pause between the pain of God Friday and the joy of Easter morning. Discuss the early morning discoveries of Mary and the …

Easter and Beyond!

April 12th, 2020

31:03

He is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! This is the celebration we have been waiting for. Christ has defeated death. He is the first one to be …

Free Gift of God

November 18th, 2020

14:11

Get ready for a countdown to Christmas! Cindy and her kids will walk through the days of Advent with a devotion from Psalm 31. We will have a GIFT challenge every day to focus our hearts and minds on the incredible free …

Thankful

December 1st, 2020

13:00

What are you thankful for? We remember this Advent that God has given us the greatest gift by sending His son into our story. We have nothing to fear …

Strong

December 2nd, 2020

11:53

Jesus is stronger than the greatest superhero, even if he comes looking like a weak little baby in a manger. This Advent we remember our God, our …

Guide Me

December 3rd, 2020

12:13

God leads and guides us in paths of righteousness. A Savior born to us is the only way to life and resurrection. What a beautiful gift of God! (Psalm …

Delivered

December 4th, 2020

12:44

You are delivered from every evil. There is nothing to fear! Remember this Advent that Jesus came to this earth to conquer sin, death, and the devil …

Body and Soul

December 5th, 2020

14:02

Jesus advents with us in body and soul. God gives His only son to us in flesh and blood, so that we can live eternally! This is the greatest gift we …

God of Action

December 6th, 2020

18:47

What has God done for us? He sent His only son so that we might have eternal life. This Advent we look forward to our God of action! (Psalm 31:6 and …

Chesed

December 7th, 2020

15:44

Let's talk about the only thing that really matters this Christmas: God's steadfast love shown by sending his only Son to us. Rejoice in the gracious free gift of God which is eternal life! (Psalm 31:7, Romans 6:23)

Freedom

December 8th, 2020

13:53

God has set us in a wide open space, free from sin and fear. In our Advent devotion today, we discover that it is Jesus Christ who has come to give us his freedom for eternity! (Psalm 31:8 and Romans 6:23)

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Healed

December 9th, 2020

14:37

Jesus healed the sick and dying. The gift of eternal life promises no more sickness and no more death! This Advent we look forward to our Lord's greatest work, sending His son Jesus Christ to heal sinners. (Psalm 31:9 …

When Strength Fails

December 10th, 2020

16:10

We can't count on our own strength. But we can fully trust the strength of our Savior! This Advent we remember that our free gift of eternal life is …

Neighbors

December 11th, 2020

16:58

Have you ever felt like everyone was against you? Well God is FOR you, no matter how hard it gets. He made sure to show us that by sending His only Son as a baby in the manger. (Psalm 31:11 and Romans 6:23)

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Broken

December 12th, 2020

15:23

Christmas is for those who are broken and shattered. And it's ok to pray to God about being sad and forgotten. We wait this Advent for the return of our Savior to show us that we have been made new by his gift of …

Fear Not

December 14th, 2020

15:47

This world can look and sound scary sometimes. But we remember this Advent that God has silenced every fear by giving us the greatest gift on Christmas. We have nothing to fear because God is with us now and forever! …

I Trust In You

December 14th, 2020

15:52

Our God keeps His promises! In our Advent devotion today we remember the promise made to Adam and Eve, that a baby would come defeat Satan. This is …

Hands

December 15th, 2020

12:37

We are in God's hands. In our Advent devotion today, we talk about how we know that our God loves and protects us, and freely gives us all of …

Shine

December 16th, 2020

11:54

God's face shines on us by sending his only son! This Advent devotion discusses how God has come to save us. (Psalm 31:16 and Romans 6:23)

Gift …

Shame

December 17th, 2020

15:21

Jesus is born to take away all of our shame. Our Advent devotion today explores what happened in the Garden of Eden and how Christ came to fix our relationship with God for all of eternity! (Psalm 31:17 and Romans 6:23)

Lying Lips

December 18th, 2020

14:43

The Christmas Child comes to silence all lying lips! Today's Advent devotion focuses on the gift of God's word of truth in the middle of a world that lies. The truth is that we have the free gift of eternal life in …

Goodness

December 19th, 2020

17:55

God is good and we fear, love , and trust Him. He showed his great goodness by sending Jesus. Our Advent devotion today considers the Magi and their discovery of God's great gift of the Infant King.(Psalm 31:19 and …

Hidden

December 20th, 2020

13:02

Jesus descended to the earth at hidden as a baby in the manger. But because he did that, we are eternally hidden from sin death and the devil. What a great gift of God! (Psalm 31:20 and Romans 6:23)

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Light

December 21st, 2020

13:12

Jesus is the Light of the World. He was born into our darknesss to show God's great love and mercy. (Psalm 31:21, John 1:1-14 and Romans 6:23)

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Promises

December 22nd, 2020

13:10

We remember this Advent that God keeps his promises even if it doesn't always look like it. In Jesus, He has given us the greatest gift by sending His son into our reality, now and forever! (Psalm 31:22 and Romans 6:23)

Beloved

December 23rd, 2020

11:10

God loves His people! In our Advent Devotion today we give thanks that we can trust his love, shown by sending his only son to us. (Psalm 31:23 and …

Merry Christmas!

December 24th, 2020

14:13

Be strong, all you who wait for the Lord! Have a beautiful celebration of the feast to come with your family enjoying all the gifts of God!! (Psalm …

Bomb Hymns: Lift High the Cross

August 18th, 2022

25:21

Bomb Hymns: Songs of My Faith

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian …

Bomb Hymns: On Eagle's Wings

August 25th, 2022

29:10

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss …

Bomb Hymns: The Lamb

September 1st, 2022

30:00

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss …

Bomb Hymns: Have No Fear Little Flock

September 8th, 2022

26:13

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss …

Bomb Hymns: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

September 15th, 2022

27:20

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss …

Bomb Hymns: Crown Him With Many Crowns

September 22nd, 2022

33:00

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss …

Learning to Pray: Our Father

October 2nd, 2022

25:27

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and …

Learning to Pray: Holy Name

October 7th, 2022

22:30

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. In the First Petition of the Lord’s prayer we ask God’s …

Learning to Pray: Thy Kingdom

October 13th, 2022

18:48

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. God’s Kingdom is here right now! We believe His Word by 

Learning to Pray: Will of God

October 20th, 2022

21:56

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and …

Learning to Pray: Daily Bread

October 28th, 2022

22:40

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. The Forth Petition means more than just "give me food.” …

Learning to Pray: Forgive Us

November 3rd, 2022

25:15

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. Forgive us: that is a hard confession to pray, …

Learning to Pray: Temptation

November 10th, 2022

28:46

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. We explore temptation today, and the gifts God gives us …

Learning to Pray: Deliver Us From Evil, Amen!

November 17th, 2022

24:52

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. God delivers us from all evil by the death and …

The Word Lives With Us: Word

November 25th, 2022

21:30

Let's hear the story of Jesus from a different point of view, beginning with the creation of the universe! Cindy and the kids talk about JOHN 1:1-3 and discover that the Word is God, and the Word came to our earth in …

The Word Lives With Us: Light

December 1st, 2022

21:45

What does Light do? It shines in the darkness! In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:4-6, we hear that Jesus arrives as the Light of the world. Cindy and …

The Word Lives With Us: Witness

December 8th, 2022

26:31

God sends His words and people to tell us the truth. In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:6-9 (15), we hear that John the Baptist always pointed to Jesus. Cindy and the teens discuss how God also sends a witness to us so …

The Word Lives With Us: Faith

December 16th, 2022

27:10

The world did not recognize Jesus when He came. In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:10-13, Cindy and the kids explore faith and how we can only “see” with our ears: believing the Word of God!

 

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John 1:10-13, …

The Word Lives With Us: Flesh

December 24th, 2022

29:08

Merry Christmas!  Check out our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:14 where Cindy and the kids discuss the humiliation of Jesus, why he became flesh, and what that means for us today.

 

Bible Verses:

John 1:114, Genesis 3:8-10, …

The Word Lives With Us: Grace

January 6th, 2023

27:17

Listen in on our After-Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:16-17 where Cindy and the kids discuss the law and gospel and what it means for all of us today.

 

Bible Verses:

John 1:16-17, Matthew 5:17-18, 20-22, Romans 3:21, 23-24

 

Tales of Salvation

January 30th, 2023

2:38

Talking about the things that really matter! Cindy and the Kids are retelling our favorite fairy tales and stories revealing themes and characters of …

Tales of Salvation: Snow White and Ashes

February 23rd, 2023

20:40

Cindy and the kids retell the story of Snow White: a story of sin, death, and resurrection. Entering into Lent, we also talk about the significance of Ash Wednesday and the promises in our baptism, telling our story of …

Tales of Salvation: Cinderella, Slave and Princess

March 5th, 2023

22:18

Cinderella tells us a story of destroyed and restored hope. During Lent, we take a moment to remember that our work and our efforts cannot save us. But the greatest story of salvation is that we have been baptized, made …

Tales of Salvation: Frozen, Act of True Love

March 10th, 2023

26:47

Anna and Elsa are sisters who navigate a frozen dead world together, struggling with sin, pain, and death. Only when Anna sacrifices herself for her undeserving sister, life, relationship, and the kingdom is restored by …

Tales of Salvation: WALL-E, Focused on Hope

March 17th, 2023

29:10

WALL-E is a lonely robot wandering in a barren world. However, he protects a tiny remnant of a plant, the promise of a new earth. Like faithful Noah, …

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