HappyGrace Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) It's called "What's in the Bible" and it's by Phil Vischer-the man who created Veggie Tales. So far there are 7 in the series with more to come. He uses puppet characters to tell about what goes on in the different books of the Bible, in order, but he also adds in archaeology facts, church history, terminology (like Pentateuch, etc.) and so on. It is so well-done and so engaging---I actually sit and watch with my kids! It is FUNNY!! I am not a laugh out loud person, but this is the first thing in a long time that makes me laugh. Now, for your littler kids-it will be over their head. I would say probably age 7 and over is great. My 9 and 12 yo watch and love it and crack up. My kids know a TON about the Bible and are still learning so much more! I am even learning things I never knew. So it's meaty enough for older-probably won't hold the attention of younger. Also the puppets have all different accents (Scottish, British, cowboy, etc) and it may be kind of hard to understand what they're saying for young kids. (In a way, it's kind of an odd mix because the puppets make it seem for younger but then the content is meaty, and the humor is intelligent.) There are a few parts that are kind of stupid-funny but my kids even love those. It's just pulling the Bible together so well for my kids. I can't believe how well done it is-it just ties it all up beautifully. We are having great discussions and it is just lighting it all up for them. It really sets the stage in the first several dvds for WHY we need Christ. The dvds use words like sin and redemption and so on but explain them so simply and in such a lovely way. I can't explain how good these dvds are! I would go as far as to say that every Christian kid should see these dvds. (No, I am not affiliated!!) The outtakes are hysterical! The dvds are reasonable too--$9.99 on CBD, which was the best price. We are super conservative-hate and won't watch sarcasm and rudeness and stuff that you even find in some Christian things, but this was ok even for us. One little thing to be aware of-the first one I think tries to be open to both Old Earth and New Earth. The reviews for the first one on Amazon explain it a little better and one person even writes out what is actually said in that one (small) part so you can judge for yourself. They are sensitive to not stepping on either belief's toes-and they talk openly about different Christians believing differently on this, etc. My kids are very familiar with OE vs. NE so it was no big deal-we discuss it a ton. It's a great springboard to discuss your family's beliefs. I would say don't miss that first one because it really really really sets up all the others as far as foundation. Here's the link-ENJOY!!! http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?Ntt=whats+in+the+bible&N=0&Ntk=keywords&action=Search&Ne=0&event=ESRCG&nav_search=1&cms=1&view=default&Nao=25 xpost Edited April 13, 2012 by HappyGrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 thanks! I just ordered the first one, on amazon because I get free shipping there. I hope my son likes it! Or at least learns something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneP Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks! You can also see previews on You Tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Should they be watched in order I'm guessing? If I want to try it out do I need to purchase the first video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yes, definitely best to watch in order-the first one sets the stage for everything else (as does the Bible :)), and then it goes thru the Bible in order. LOVE it-they even talk about the laws in Leviticus in such an easy-to-understand way. It is really building my kids' faith to see how God's Word all fits together. They were just talking about it again this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensmom Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have been buying these as they come out to help our substitite Sunday School teachers. The kids love them and the adults who are watching the kids have said they are learning new things too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks for the info. I'd heard he was in the process of a new project but that was awhile ago and I'd forgotten. We love Veggie Tales (the originals--ds's outgrew it by the time Big Idea collapsed)--we still sing the songs! Can't wait to try out these new videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily in FL Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 We love these videos too. There is also a great website called Jelly Telly that has more videos you can watch for free. Some of the clips are from WITB, but they also have episodes from other programs like The Fantastic World and Adventures in Odyssey. There are games on the site also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 This is neat! Do you know if they are going to eventually go through the entire Bible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks for sharing, these look great! Now trying to decide on the whole set, or just one. Hmmmmm...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 We have all of them and LOVE them!! They take complicated terms and events and without compromising, explain them in ways that my kids understand. My husband watches them with the kids all the time!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Now, for your littler kids-it will be over their head. I would say probably age 7 and over is great. My 9 and 12 yo watch and love it and crack up. My kids know a TON about the Bible and are still learning so much more! I am even learning things I never knew. So it's meaty enough for older-probably won't hold the attention of younger. Also the puppets have all different accents (Scottish, British, cowboy, etc) and it may be kind of hard to understand what they're saying for young kids. (In a way, it's kind of an odd mix because the puppets make it seem for younger but then the content is meaty, and the humor is intelligent.) There are a few parts that are kind of stupid-funny but my kids even love those. Thank you. I got theri $5 special on Volume 1 and put it in my son's easter basket Was going to send the other two to his also 4.5 year old second cousin. But we haven't had a time to watch it yet. -- I think I'm going to send the 2nd to my sister and her 12-10-8 yr old kids :) Sounds like it would be more appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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