The Leader Lounge
The Leader Lounge Podcast helps youth leaders and parents bring the stories of Jesus to life so they can communicate the Gospel with kids in a way that is clear, compelling, and true.
Co-hosts Emily and Chris Storms are Young Life and WyldLife leaders who love Scripture and enjoy helping others grow in biblical literacy, curiosity, and confidence as they share Jesus with teenagers.
Each week, in about 20 minutes, they read a Gospel story, talk through honest questions and observations, and model how to retell that story in everyday language your kids can actually understand and remember.
Whether you are a high school or college-age ministry leader or a parent who wants more natural Gospel conversations at home, you will walk away from every episode with a clearer picture of Jesus and practical ideas for your next Club talk, Bible study, or bedtime conversation. New episodes release every Tuesday morning, offering a light, fun, and inspirational space to deepen your love for Scripture and become a better communicator of the Gospel.
The Leader Lounge
Ep. 4 - The One When Jesus Turns Water To Wine [John 2:1-12]
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Jesus performs his first sign at a wedding party, turning water into wine, and keeping the party going. By doing so, he saved a family from the shame of running out of wine and instead made them stand out above everyone else for saving the best wine for later.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
- Do we know Bible stories well enough that we can just recall them from memory?
- Have kids retell Bible stories and see if they got it right.
- John 2:1-12
- Jesus says his time has not yet come, but then he performs the miracle anyway.
- Jesus is 100% God and 100% human.
- Weddings in Jewish culture of Jesus' day was much different than our weddings.
- The jars Jesus used were large jars used for washing hands and feet. They would never want to drink out of them.
- The servants got to see the miracle first.
- We are not enough. That's why we need Jesus.
- God is a God of abundance.
- Jesus saved the family from shame and set them up to be celebrated for saving the best wine.
- Jesus keeps the party going!!
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