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Jared Kennedy

Jared Kennedy (ThM, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as an editor at the Gospel Coalition. He is also co-founder of Gospel-Centered Family, a ministry that helps churches and families share Jesus with the next generation, and author of The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible and Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission. He and his wife, Megan, and their three girls reside in Louisville, Kentucky, where they attend Sojourn Church Midtown. You can follow him on X @jaredskennedy.

Dec 12

A Bible for the People by Jared Kennedy

Prince Frederick of Wittenberg did not want his university’s best professor to be killed, but he knew there was a real threat. Even before Martin had gone to Worms, Prince Frederick already guessed that he would be condemned by the emperor.

After the trial, Martin was given twenty-one days to change his mind. If he didn’t recant, his books were to be burned, and he was to be turned over to the authorities right away. If Martin was going to survive this verdict, he would need his prince’s help. So Frederick made a plan.

Jul 30

Kids Know the Power of a Promise by Jared Kennedy

God never breaks his word. His commitments are kept. His promises always come true.