In this episode, the host and six-year-old guest Maelyn learn about Ezra and Nehemiah, two “builders” who helped God’s people return from Babylon and rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, the temple, and their faith after Solomon’s temple was destroyed. Ezra is introduced as a hero who loved, studied, and taught the scriptures, and Nehemiah as the king’s cupbearer who prayed and worked faithfully, then led the people to rebuild together. Through simple building activities, the episode teaches that teamwork, prayer, scriptures, kindness, and service help build Jesus’ kingdom today, including supporting temples through tithing. The story highlights the joy and celebration when the temple foundation and later the full temple were completed, and emphasizes Nehemiah 8:10: “The joy of the Lord is your strength,” inviting children to seek ways to build God’s kingdom and listen to the Holy Ghost.

00:00 Covenant Kids Intro

00:17 Welcome and Meet Maelyn

01:55 Builders and Time Travel

02:33 Exile and Return Home

04:00 Meet Ezra and Nehemiah

07:06 Tower Building Lesson

09:33 Kids Build Gods Kingdom

10:52 Rebuilding the Temple

13:47 Temple Joy and Today

16:02 Ezra Reads the Scriptures

16:53 Strength Through Jesus

17:57 Love the Scriptures

21:35 Builder Challenge and Verse

23:07 Testimony and Farewell