In today's episode of the True Tale Trail we're going to talk about the most important trail topic ever, how to become forgiven friends of Jesus!

We'll kick things off with a modern-day parable about a kid getting lost in the woods and then will use that to talk about how Jesus is our trailblazer who made a way for us to return home to God.

Check out the Episode 18 podcast show notes at TrueTaleTrail.com for a special download, the The Path to Life Gospel Overview, to walk your kids through what Jesus has done for them and how they can receive His gift of forgiveness and life forever with God.

In this episode of True Tale Trail, kids and families will meet the disciple who's sometimes called Doubting Thomas, but who became Believing Thomas when he met the risen Jesus face-to-face!

Along the trail today kids will discover that the resurrection of Jesus is backed by real eyewitnesses, whose true stories were written down in God’s Word so we can believe in the resurrection with confidence today.

Backpack Bible Verse: "But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. If you believe this, you will have life because you belong to him." - John 20:31(NIrV)

In this week’s episode of the True Tale Trail, we hike to the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus to discover the incredible true story from Luke 24:13–35 . . . The Tale of the Mysterious Hiker! Two discouraged friends are joined by a stranger who explains how the whole Bible points to Jesus and then reveals that His surprising identity!

In this week’s episode of the True Tale Trail, we invite kids and families to explore Psalm 34:8: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Using the fun (and delicious!) picture of s’mores, this episode helps kids understand how they can discover God’s goodness for themselves.

In this episode we'll head out on an animal expedition to learn all about God's furry construction worker, the beaver. Along the way we'll see what Jesus had to say about building our lives on His firm foundation. Today kids will discover what happens when we do more than just read the Bible but actually put God's word into action.

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

Today we're going to hear the amazing true story of what happened when Joshua and the Israelites were stuck on the wrong side of a flooded river. We'll see how God saved the day and gave His people a powerful reminder of His goodness.

This story from Joshua 3-4 will teach your family that remembering God’s faithfulness in the past helps us to trust Him for the future, and points us to Jesus—the one who made an even greater way for us through the cross.

Download today's Family Discussion Guide at TrueTaleTrail.com.

Today we are wrapping up the Great Christmas Campout series with the story of the angels announcing Jesus' birth to the most unlikely group of people: humble shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem!

This is story is a great reminder for kids (and grown-ups) that the good news of Jesus is for everyone!

Download today's Family Discussion Guide at TrueTaleTrail.com.