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Ten men were healed. One came back. Will we remember to thank the Giver? Junkie takes the storytelling microphone as the ARK crew explores Jesus' encounter with ten men with leprosy. There are funny mix-ups, some help keeping the details straight, and a serious question: what happens when we become so busy enjoying a blessing that we forget the One who gave it? Practice the verse of the week, hear the Bible story, and join a gentle devotional about turning thankfulness into a conversation with Jesus. Dileo also shares an honest moment about wanting to pray—and finding it hard to take the next step. BIBLE CONNECTION Luke 17:11–19 — Jesus heals ten men; one returns to give thanks. Verse of the week: Luke 17:15. BIG IDEA A thankful heart does more than enjoy God's gifts. It comes back to Jesus and makes time with Him. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What did Jesus tell the ten men to do before they saw their healing? 2. Why did one man turn around? 3. When have you been so excited about a gift that you forgot to say thank you? 4. Who could pray with you when taking a step toward Jesus feels hard? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Notice one way Jesus has helped you. Tell Him what you're thankful for in your own words, and stay a little longer to talk with Him. Then thank someone who has helped you, too. JOIN THE ARK With a parent's help, send your verse recording, testimony, favorite moment, or joke to [email protected]. Find more family resources at https://wpfkids.org. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome aboard the ARK 00:58 — Verse of the week: Luke 17:15 02:30 — The main story begins 02:48 — Junkie warms up the microphone 04:14 — Ten men meet Jesus 05:08 — Calling out from a distance 05:44 — Go show yourselves to the priests 06:15 — Healed as they went 06:57 — One man turns back 07:29 — Where are the nine? 08:21 — Remember to go back and say thanks 09:32 — Junkie's accuracy rating 10:31 — Dileo's honest request for prayer 11:09 — Devotional: don't rush away from the Giver 12:20 — Thankfulness becomes a conversation 13:08 — Take time with Jesus today 13:47 — Share your voice and stay aboard

Ten men have been healed. Two roads stand before them. What will they choose? Max Messenger hosts a game-show-style retelling of the ten men with leprosy. One road is labeled Me First; the other is Thankfulness. The nine are eager to return to the lives they've missed, while one man pauses to remember the One who made going home possible. Play along with The Road Back as Choice and Consequence explores gratitude, priorities, and drawing close to Jesus. Being thankful doesn't mean never enjoying a blessing—it means remembering to thank the Giver. BIBLE CONNECTION Jesus heals ten men with leprosy — Luke 17:11–19. The crossroads and game-show presentation are a fictional teaching frame around the Bible story. BIG IDEA Before you run off with a gift, take time to thank the Giver. Thankful hearts stay close to Jesus. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. Why were the men eager to go home? 2. What made one man decide to turn back? 3. Did he have to choose between thanking Jesus and ever seeing his family again? 4. What can you put first when God answers a prayer? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE When something good happens, pause to thank Jesus before rushing into the next thing. Then thank someone who has helped you. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to Choice and Consequence 00:42 — Ten men receive a miracle 01:43 — Max Messenger presents two roads 01:59 — Me First: the life they've missed 02:36 — Thankfulness: the road back to Jesus 03:27 — Nine make their choice 03:53 — One contestant stays at the crossroads 04:38 — Choosing thankfulness 05:02 — The man returns and gives thanks 05:57 — What will come first? 06:05 — Remember the Giver

Benny has won a HUGE candy bar—and his thank-you speech gives credit to everyone from the dice to his “lucky chair”! But did he forget Someone? Join Miss Sunshine and Benny for laughs and a lesson from the ten lepers in Luke 17:11–19. Ten were healed, but only one came back to thank Jesus. Along the way, discover how everyday blessings—and even hard days—can remind us to pray, worship, and stay close to Him. A thankful heart doesn’t just enjoy the gift—it comes back to the Giver!

Micah has been missing Sunday school. His mom's work schedule changed, he has no ride, and what first felt terrible has started to feel ordinary. Then Tanner asks him to walk home the long way—and offers friendship instead of a lecture. As Micah hears about the ten men Jesus healed and the one who returned to give thanks, he recognizes something in his own story. An open star log, a quiet offer of a ride with his mother's permission, and a hand-carved star marked COME BACK help him take a step toward gratitude again. The One Who Came Back is an honest adventure about remembering what God has done, making room for a friend, and returning to Jesus with thanks. KEY SCRIPTURE Luke 17:15–16 — the man who turned back, glorified God, and gave thanks at Jesus' feet. Bible story: Luke 17:11–19. BIG IDEA Don't let a blessing become something you stop thanking God for. You can turn around and come back. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What practical problem kept Micah from church, and how did his friends help? 2. Why did Tanner's quiet welcome matter? 3. Is there something good God did for you that you've stopped thanking Him for? 4. What would it look like to say that thanks out loud this week? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Remember one way Jesus has helped you and thank Him for it. With a parent's help, think of a kind, practical way to include someone you've missed. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to The Adventures of Tanner & Lina 00:36 — This time, Micah tells the story 00:51 — When missing church starts to feel ordinary 01:42 — Tanner takes the long way home 03:08 — Ten men healed, one comes back 03:53 — The star log and a practical offer 05:11 — Permission, a waiting car, and a star 05:50 — Making room at church 06:05 — Micah gives thanks 06:49 — COME BACK: the log entry 06:59 — Luke 17 and a family question 07:30 — A look ahead to Lina's next lesson

This November on ARK—Apostolic Radio for Kids—we’re growing thankful hearts! Join us for a month of laughter, Bible truth, and encouragement as we learn to recognize God’s goodness, thank Him while we wait, remember His blessings, and give from the heart. Thankfulness belongs in every day—not just Thanksgiving! Get ready to discover how a grateful heart can change the way we pray, treat others, and stay close to Jesus.

A major thankfulness system is moving in! Ben Breezy kicks off ARK's new weekly lineup with scattered blessings, rising gratitude, and a reminder to come back and say thank you. Jesus healed ten men with leprosy, but only one returned to praise Him. With weather-report humor and a forecast for the whole week, Ben helps kids see the difference between enjoying a blessing and staying close to the One who gave it. BIBLE CONNECTION Jesus heals ten men; one returns to give thanks — Luke 17:11–19. BIG IDEA A thankful heart doesn't just receive from Jesus; it returns to Jesus. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. Why do you think nine men kept going after they were healed? 2. What is one little thing you can thank Jesus for today? 3. How can we make time to thank God when we aren't asking for anything? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Before asking for something, pause and name one thing Jesus has already done for you. Then show appreciation to someone who helps you. THE NEW ARK WEEK Monday: Ben Breezy's forecast. Tuesday: The Adventures of Tanner & Lina. Wednesday: Miss Sunshine and Friends. Thursday: a special adventure. Friday: the ARK crew's main Bible story, verse of the week, and devotional. CHAPTERS 00:00 — A new weekly ARK lineup 01:14 — Ben Breezy's forecast begins 01:38 — A thankfulness system moves in 02:19 — Jesus meets ten men with leprosy 03:17 — Ten healed, one returns 03:58 — Remember the One who gave the blessing 04:45 — Your gratitude forecast for the week 05:17 — Come back to thank and worship Jesus 06:00 — Keep the adventure going all week

Mama Bandit's prize pumpkin needs a ride to the county fair, and Rubber Bandit and Boots are ready for the job—until they spot Big Buford in the pasture! The bull is safely behind a fence, but Bandit's imagination is already galloping away. A detour and a broken bridge send him back for a little wisdom and some much-needed courage. Remembering David, Mama Bandit helps him see that being afraid doesn't mean he can't do what needs doing. With God's help, someone walking beside him, and a safe path to follow, Bandit learns to keep going even while his knees are knocking. Saddle up for a funny adventure about asking for help and taking the next right step. IN THIS EPISODE • A prize pumpkin sets Bandit and Boots on an important delivery. • Big Buford looks enormous—but remains safely in his pen. • The long way around brings an unexpected obstacle. • Mama Bandit recalls David's trust in God and offers to walk beside the wagon. • Bandit discovers he can move forward before the fear disappears. • The pumpkin reaches the fair—with one final Boots-sized surprise! BIBLE CONNECTION David's trust in God when facing Goliath — 1 Samuel 17. BIG IDEA Trust God, ask for the help you need, and take the next right step. Courage follows a safe path; it doesn't mean picking a fight. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What made Bandit turn around even though the wagon path was safe? 2. How did Mama Bandit help him try again? 3. Can you do something brave while still feeling nervous? 4. Who can walk beside you when something feels too hard? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Think of a good thing you've been nervous to try. Ask God for help, talk with a trusted grown-up about a safe plan, and take one small step together. Listen to this week's other ARK episodes for more stories and encouragement about trusting God when problems feel giant. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Saddle up with Rubber Bandit 00:49 — A prize pumpkin needs delivering 01:23 — Big Buford in the pasture 02:52 — Taking the long way around 03:40 — Back for Mama Bandit's advice 04:11 — Remember David and follow the safe path 05:21 — Moving forward with help 06:21 — The pumpkin reaches the fair 06:46 — Boots and the prize pumpkin 07:17 — Happy trails

A “courageous six” turns into a very big board-game problem for Benny! Miss Sunshine and her friends use the laughter around the game table to explore a bigger truth: God can give us courage when a problem looks impossible. From David and Goliath to David's mighty men and Shamgar's ordinary farm tool, this conversation reminds children that they don't have to wait for perfect circumstances or fancy equipment to do what's right. Ask God for courage, use what you have, and take the next step. IN THIS EPISODE • Benny discovers that even a board game can test his courage. • David and other giant-facing warriors remind us that big problems are nothing new. • Shamgar uses an ox goad to deliver Israel. • Miss Sunshine encourages children to ask God for courage in everyday challenges. • Psalm 46:1 reminds us where our help comes from. KEY SCRIPTURE Judges 3:31; Psalm 46:1. The conversation also recalls David and Goliath and David's mighty men. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 (KJV) BIG IDEA The size of the problem doesn't decide how much courage you can have. God is bigger, and He can help you take the next step. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What feels like a big problem to you right now? 2. What did Shamgar already have that he could use? 3. What is one thing you can do with the help God has given you? 4. When could you ask God for courage this week? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Name one hard thing you need to do. Pray for courage, talk with a trusted grown-up, and choose one helpful next step. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to Miss Sunshine and Friends 00:40 — Benny's courageous six 01:40 — David and a very big problem 02:25 — David's mighty men 03:21 — Meet Shamgar 04:23 — An ox goad and an unexpected deliverance 05:20 — Use what you have 05:39 — Ask God for courage and take the next step 06:45 — God is bigger 07:22 — Psalm 46:1 07:41 — Closing encouragement

Nine months. The star had been there for nine months—waiting in the dark, unhurried. On the last Tuesday of October, with daylight fading fast and Ridgewood's familiar streets feeling further apart, Tanner feels drawn back to where it all started: the bench by the creek where they found the first star in January. There, tucked behind the bench leg where no one had thought to look, he finds an old star. Worn edges. Deep carving. One word: LIGHT. Mr. Henry carved it before Tanner and Lina ever walked the trail. It was placed for whoever would come—and it waited nine months to be found. On Mr. Henry's porch, Ava makes an honest admission: she believes some of what her friends believe, but doesn't know what to do with it all yet. No one pushes her. The porch light stays on. October ends with a quiet reminder of light that was there before anyone knew to look for it. KEY SCRIPTURE “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1 (KJV) FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What was special about the star Tanner found? It was older than the others, placed before their journey began. God can be working before we know to look. 2. What did Ava mean when she said she keeps ending up on the porch? She is drawn to the peace, friendship, and light, even while she still has questions. How can we make room for someone who is still learning? 3. Why did Mr. Henry say people need just enough light to take the next step? God doesn't always show us the whole path. We can trust Him with the next step. BIG IDEA God's light doesn't wait for the darkness to leave—it was there before you even knew to look for it. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to The Adventures of Tanner & Lina 00:36 — Ridgewood in the fading light 01:53 — Back to the bench by the creek 02:47 — An old star with one word: LIGHT 03:57 — Mr. Henry explains the star 04:45 — Ava arrives on the porch 05:23 — Questions, belonging, and a light that stays on 05:49 — What October taught them 06:29 — Tanner's log: it was there the whole time 06:48 — Psalm 27:1 and a family question

What do you do when the thing that scares you will still be there tomorrow? A listener's letter about a bigger child on the school bus leads the ARK crew into David and Goliath—with a special look at the forty days before David stepped forward. While everyone else measured the giant, David remembered how God had helped him before. Ben Breezy brings a giant-sized forecast, Dusty discovers his reading voice, and the crew helps children see that courage can begin while their knees are still shaking. Through Psalm 56:3 and David's example, this episode encourages kids to trust Jesus, remember His goodness, ask a trusted grown-up for help, and take the next right step. VERSE OF THE WEEK “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” — Psalm 56:3 (KJV) BIBLE STORY David and Goliath — 1 Samuel 17, including David remembering God's deliverance from the lion and bear and stepping forward in the name of the Lord. IN THIS EPISODE • Learn and repeat Psalm 56:3. • Ben Breezy reports a giant in the forecast. • Noah's letter opens an honest conversation about a recurring fear. • David remembers what God has already done instead of relying on his own size. • The crew gives practical steps: tell a grown-up, remember God's help, and be both brave and kind. • A quiet closing reflection encourages children to talk to Jesus in their own words. BIG IDEA You can feel afraid and still take a good next step with God's help. Asking for help is part of being brave. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. Is there a problem you worry about facing again tomorrow? 2. What did David remember before facing Goliath? 3. Who are the trusted grown-ups you can ask for help? 4. What is one way you can be brave and kind this week? THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Memorize Psalm 56:3. Remember one way God has helped you, pray about what worries you, and choose one good next step. If someone is hurting you or making you feel unsafe, tell a trusted grown-up and keep telling until someone helps. With a parent's help, send your verse recording, favorite moment, testimony, or joke to [email protected]. You might hear your voice on a future ARK episode! Find more Apostolic resources at wpfkids.org and invite a friend to listen. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome aboard ARK 01:14 — Verse of the week: Psalm 56:3 02:16 — Fear Not—God Is Bigger 03:23 — Ben Breezy's giant-sized forecast 07:31 — The crew receives Noah's letter 09:37 — David and the forty days of fear 12:03 — Remembering the lion and the bear 13:04 — Five smooth stones and a step of faith 14:01 — Three practical steps for Noah 15:17 — Can you move forward while still afraid? 16:09 — Trust Jesus and ask for help 17:52 — A quiet moment with Jesus 18:49 — Share your voice and stay connected

Darkness arrives at the Roast Report boasting about its power—but Rick Roaster has a few questions! From spooky-looking jackets to a very inconvenient nightlight, this playful interview exposes how fear can make ordinary things seem much bigger than they are. Rick points listeners to Jesus, the light of the world, and reminds kids to pray, remember God's Word, and talk with a trusted grown-up when something troubles them. All those big speeches meet one little flashlight click! IN THIS EPISODE • Darkness claims the studio as its own. • Rick pokes fun at scary shadows and overactive imaginations. • A nightlight and other sources of light spoil Darkness's big claims. • Jesus is the light of the world, and darkness doesn't get the final word. • Following Jesus doesn't mean there will never be a difficult day. • Kids can trust Jesus while afraid and ask a parent or trusted adult for help. KEY SCRIPTURE John 8:12 — quoted and identified in the episode. Psalm 27:1 — echoed in Rick's closing reminder. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. What made Darkness's big claims fall apart? 2. How can fear make an ordinary problem seem bigger? 3. Who is a trusted grown-up you can talk to when something worries you? 4. What does following Jesus look like during a difficult day? BIG IDEA You don't have to wait until you stop feeling afraid to turn to Jesus. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to the Roast Report 00:31 — Today's guest: Darkness 01:35 — A mysterious absence 02:22 — Shadows, noises, and bedtime fears 03:34 — Darkness's biggest victory? 06:07 — Fear and where to turn 06:30 — Jesus is the light of the world 07:10 — Pray and talk to a trusted adult 07:47 — One little flashlight click 08:50 — The Lord is my light 09:17 — Closing Roast Report reminder

Ellie can't wait to play flashlight tag—until she remembers how dark it will be! Miss Sunshine helps her discover how shadows can make ordinary things seem frightening, then uses a simple flashlight demonstration to point her toward Jesus, the light of the world. With laughter, Scripture, and a gentle reminder that bravery doesn't mean never feeling afraid, this episode encourages kids to trust Jesus even when the lights go out. IN THIS EPISODE • Ellie shares her excitement—and nerves—about flashlight tag. • Miss Sunshine explains why our imaginations can make darkness feel scary. • A storeroom demonstration shows what happens when light shines. • John 1:5 and John 8:12 point to Jesus as the light darkness cannot overcome. • Children can pray and trust Jesus while they still feel afraid. • God's help can bring courage and peace even when the situation doesn't immediately change. KEY SCRIPTURE John 1:5; John 8:12. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. Have you ever mistaken an ordinary shadow for something scary? 2. What does it mean that Jesus is the light of the world? 3. How can you talk to Jesus when you feel nervous or alone? 4. Can you be brave and still feel afraid? BIG IDEA Jesus is with us in the darkness. We can trust Him even while we feel afraid. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to Miss Sunshine and Friends 00:29 — Ellie and flashlight tag 01:36 — Why shadows can seem scary 02:12 — The flashlight demonstration 02:53 — Jesus, the light of the world 04:01 — What if I still get scared? 04:40 — Courage doesn't mean never feeling afraid 05:20 — Finding the light 06:45 — A reminder to trust Jesus 07:09 — Closing encouragement

The giant didn't carry a spear. It came in a PowerPoint during third period. A school assembly brings news that Jefferson Elementary's boundaries could split Tanner, Lina, Micah, and Ava across two schools. For Tanner, a change he can't control feels bigger than any storm. At lunch, Lina connects their situation to David and Goliath. Later, on Mr. Henry's porch, Tanner and Lina discover that courage starts with remembering what God has already done. No wooden star. No easy answer. Just a reminder to face the giant with your own testimony—not someone else's armor. KEY SCRIPTURE 1 Samuel 17:37 (KJV) — “David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.” FAMILY DISCUSSION • What “giant” did the kids face, and why did it feel so big? • What did Mr. Henry mean by facing it with your own testimony? • What has God already done in your life that gives you courage to face what's ahead? • Can you feel scared and still choose to trust God? CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Tanner & Lina 00:38 A giant at the school assembly 01:42 Facing a change they can't control 02:28 David, Goliath, and a different perspective 03:16 A conversation on Mr. Henry's porch 04:37 Your own testimony 05:16 What the friends learned 05:27 The October 20 log entry 05:51 Scripture and a family question 06:15 Courage for what's next

The power goes out at the ARK studio just as Papaw is getting ready to teach about Jesus, the light of the world. With a generator, flashlights, and an open Bible, the crew keeps broadcasting—and the lesson becomes more personal than anyone expected. Ben Breezy brings a faith-filled weather report, we learn Psalm 27:1 together, and Papaw shares why he's been praying for his grandson Caleb. This episode invites kids to trust Jesus while they're still afraid, keep loving the people they're praying for, and take one faithful next step. IN THIS EPISODE • Ben Breezy reports on visibility problems, nighttime fears, and following God's light. • The verse of the week is Psalm 27:1. • A studio blackout turns the main lesson into a live demonstration. • Papaw explains that trusting God is about who is with us, not perfect circumstances. • John 8:12 points us to Jesus, the light of the world. • Papaw shares his concern for Caleb, and Dusty offers his support. • Kids are encouraged to pray, tell a trusted adult about their worries, choose helpful influences, and show kindness to someone who feels left out. • A loved one's choices are not a child's fault, and children do not have to carry that worry alone. VERSE OF THE WEEK Psalm 27:1 (KJV) “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURE John 8:12. FAMILY DISCUSSION 1. Why could the crew keep teaching about God's light even when the studio was dark? 2. What does it mean to remind yourself of God's truth when you feel afraid? 3. Who can you talk to when you are worried about someone you love? 4. What is one faithful step you can take this week—even with a shaky hand? 5. How could your kindness help someone who feels left out? BIG IDEA You don't have to wait until you feel brave to follow Jesus. His light can help you take the next step. LISTENER PARTICIPATION With a parent or guardian, send a memory-verse recording, testimony, favorite moment, or joke to [email protected]. More resources: https://wpfkids.org CHAPTERS 00:06 — Welcome aboard ARK 00:58 — Ben Breezy's weather report 04:39 — Fear not: God is bigger 05:46 — Verse of the week: Psalm 27:1 06:50 — Today's main story 07:13 — The studio loses power 08:21 — Papaw opens Psalm 27 10:37 — Jesus, the light of the world 11:11 — One match in a dark studio 11:56 — Papaw shares about Caleb 13:58 — Dusty stands with Papaw 14:55 — Your next faithful step 17:22 — Closing and listener participation

Saddle up for another adventure with the Rubber Bandit and his horse, Boots! First, a pair of “silver lining spectacles” helps the Bandit discover that a visit to Mama Bandit and an unexpected delay might be better than he imagined. Then a newly promoted guardian angel gets a hilariously demanding first assignment: keeping up with the cowboy west of Walmart. Through the laughs, this ARK episode reminds kids that God is always there, even when they can't see Him. In this episode: • The silver lining spectacles turn the Bandit's worries upside down. • Mama Bandit's invitation is for supper, and Boots' water stop helps them miss a danger ahead. • The Bandit chooses faith and a better perspective over an expensive pair of glasses. • A heavenly harp player receives a guardian-angel assignment he'll never forget. • The Rubber Bandit's wild ideas lead to a string of comic close calls. • The closing reminder: God will never leave or forsake us. Related scripture: Hebrews 13:5 and Deuteronomy 31:6 — related reading for the closing reminder of God's presence. Family discussion: 1. What did the Bandit learn when he looked at his worries differently? 2. How might an unexpected delay turn out to be helpful? 3. What can help you remember God is with you when you feel worried? The guardian-angel story is a fictional comedy, as the episode's closing disclaimer explains.