{"title":"Jared Kennedy | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/book-author\/jared-kennedy-books\/\"\u003eJared Kennedy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(ThM,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sbts.edu\/\"\u003eThe Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/a\u003e), serves as managing editor for books and curriculum for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegospelcoalition.org\/\"\u003eThe Gospel Coalition (TGC)\u003c\/a\u003e. Before\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegospelcoalition.org\/\"\u003eTGC\u003c\/a\u003e, he served for many years as a children’s minister and family pastor in local churches. Jared is also the co-founder and principal of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gospelcenteredfamily.com\/\"\u003eGospel-Centered Family\u003c\/a\u003e, a ministry that helps churches and families share Jesus with the next generation. He is the author of books and curricula like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-picture-books-the-beginners-gospel-story-bible\"\u003eThe Beginner's Gospel Story Bible\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-teens-sunday-school-curriculum-other-sunday-school-curriculum-books-the-beginner-s-gospel-story-curriculum-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers\"\u003eThe Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-picture-books-jesus-rose-for-me-the-true-story-of-easter\"\u003eJesus Rose for Me\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-picture-books-jesus-rose-for-me-the-true-story-of-easter\"\u003eJesus Came for Me\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-picture-books-god-made-me-for-worship-helping-children-understand-church?\"\u003eGod Made Me for Worship\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Martin Luther\u003c\/em\u003e. He has also helped to develop two VBS programs,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-vacation-bible-school-curriculum-copy-of-proof-pirates-finding-the-treasure-of-gods-amazing-grace-vbs-starter-kit\"\u003eProof Pirates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-vacation-bible-school-curriculum-clap-your-hands-stomp-your-feet-vbs-starter-kit\"\u003eClap Your Hands, Stomp Your Feet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. He and his wife, Megan, live with their three daughters in Louisville, Kentucky, where they are a part of Sojourn Church Midtown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item recent-articles\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"recent-articles-heading\"\u003eRecent Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/how-do-we-power-up-for-the-christian-life\/\"\u003eHow Do We Power Up for the Christian Life?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/in-lifes-disruptions-christ-wins\/\"\u003eIn the Disruptions of Life, Christ Wins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/author\/jaredkennedy\/\" class=\"author-page\"\u003eView more\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-beginners-gospel-story-bible","title":"The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eintroduces children ages 3–5 to the gospel by highlighting God’s perfect promises. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHow do you explain the gospel to toddlers and preschoolers? Often adults are stumped, but Jared Kennedy’s focus on the promises of God makes the gospel come alive to the littlest hearts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003etraces God’s perfect promises through fifty-two Old and New Testament stories, retold in simple and compelling ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eEach gospel-centered story highlights God’s tale of redemption through Jesus and the unexpected and surprising ways that God’s grace and mercy are revealed throughout the Bible. Children will hear the good news of God’s love for them clearly expressed in ways that will speak to their young hearts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eEvery page pops with bright colors and playful illustrations by Trish Mahoney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e that not only highlight the stories but add fun teaching elements of counting, opposites, patterns, and object recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eEach story also ends with a question\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e that parents and caregivers can use to further reinforce the message.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eIn addition to being a great story Bible to read to toddlers and preschoolers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eit is written on an early reader’s level. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003efor Sunday school and homeschool is based on \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and uses the book as its main text.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jared Kennedy","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":51375791997157,"sku":"9781945270048","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/BGSB-Frontcover__41633.1753471417.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783343066"},{"product_id":"clap-your-hands-stomp-your-feet-vbs-starter-kit","title":"Clap Your Hands, Stomp Your Feet: Make a Joyful Noise VBS Starter Kit","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung children love to sing, clap, and dance. Each time we lead kids in worship, we instinctively call them to worship responsively: \"\"Clap your hands! Sing out! Shout hallelujah!\"\" One of the dangers inherent in teaching kids to worship this way is that we sometimes call for responses without showing kids a clear picture of the heavenly Father they are responding to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eClap Your Hands, Stomp Your Feet\u003c\/em\u003e VBS Curriculum teaches children the \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e behind our worship and then leads them to respond to God's grace and goodness through fun, active praise, a lifelong response to the good news of Jesus. It engages kids in lively, responsive praise rooted in the truths of the gospel. Written by a collection of pastors, teachers, and parents with a heart to make the gospel contagious to a range of excited, demonstrative children, the VBS connects the truths of the gospel to real-life scenarios through a five-day study of King David.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the five days includes an assembly time, Bible study, crafts, and games that work together to engage kids in lively, responsive praise rooted in the truths of the gospel. Appropriate for use with churched and unchurched children alike, the downloadable VBS (CD-ROM) provides churches and families a virtual way forward to plan and run a successful, praise-focused VBS. It includes a director's manual, lessons, crafts, and games for preschoolers and elementary students, lead sheets for all songs, and hand motions videos . Also available for separate ordering is a studio-recorded worship album, branded silicone wristbands, and t-shirt decals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour VBS Download (CD-ROM) includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Director's Manual—Director's planning checklist starting ten months before your VBS; Detailed directions on every aspect of planning, recruiting, advertising, training volunteers, classroom security, and projection against child abuse; Recruitment ideas and printable forms for volunteers to fill out; Decorating ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintables—Including advertising posters, bulletin inserts, invitations, and name tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorship Leader's Manual—Sample Schedule; Script for five days of opening and optional closing assemblies (including song lists and scripts for worship leader and emcee); Complete lead sheets including chords and lyrics for all songs; Videos of hand motions for each song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschool Classroom Manual includes—Schedule, Supply list, five lessons based on the theme of praise, detailed instructions for teaching, instructions for story circle format, craft directions, and snack suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElementary (K-5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e grade) Classroom Manual—Games guide with supply lists and directions; Bible study guide with directions on how to present the lessons; Craft guide with supply lists and directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClap Your Hands Stomp Your Feet\u003c\/em\u003e music lead sheets and downloadable videos of hand motions for each song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable for ordering separately (sold in ten-packs)— \u003cem\u003eClap Your Hands\u003c\/em\u003e silicone wristbands and \u003cem\u003eClap Your Hands\u003c\/em\u003e iron-on transfers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder the studio-recorded music album separately at \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/sojournmusic.bandcamp.com\/album\/clap-your-hands-stomp-your-feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and download additional chord sheets and hand motions instructions at \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/gospelcenteredfamily.com\/vbs-curriculum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jared Kennedy and Fletcher Lang","offers":[{"title":"VBS Kit","offer_id":51365438914789,"sku":"9781942572879","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Clap-Your-Hands-VBS-Kit__89688.1753471421.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783343269"},{"product_id":"proof-pirates-wristband","title":"PROOF Pirates Wristband (10-Pack)","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforce the truth that God's grace is our greatest treasure with a \u003cem\u003ePROOF Pirates\u003c\/em\u003e silicone wristband. 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One minute everyone is singing loudly, the next everyone is sitting and listening quietly. Sometimes the adults know something that should be said out loud, like, \"Thanks be to God!\" How did they know what to say? What is communion all about? And why does the pastor raise his hands and pray at the end of the service?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the vision of Isaiah 6, God Made Me for Worship by Jared Kennedy focuses on teaching kids about the key liturgical movements in a worship gathering, including the call to worship, praise and adoration, confession, assurance and passing the peace, ministry of the Word and sacraments, and benediction and sending.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis bright and colorful children's book illustrated by Trish Mahoney celebrates how God reveals himself to his people in the movements of worship. All the parts of worship tell the story of the gospel, and since Jesus is the object of our worship, his story of redemption gives shape to our worship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author guides parents to help their kids understand why we're intentional about worship, encouraging them to engage—not just to manage behavior during a worship gathering, and invites children to respond to God along with the whole church body.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made Me for Worship\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the \u003cem\u003eGod Made Me\u003c\/em\u003e series which equips parents to have important, impactful conversations with their children, helping them to grow in understanding of God, themselves, and others. 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Also available for separate ordering is a studio-recorded worship album, branded silicone wristbands, t-shirt decals, and an evangelistic booklet, \u003cem\u003eAre You Close to God?\u003c\/em\u003e (which can be purchased in 10-packs).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour VBS Download includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete Director's Manual—Director's planning checklist starting ten months before your VBS; Detailed directions on every aspect of planning, recruiting, advertising, training volunteers, classroom security, and projection against child abuse; Recruitment ideas and printable forms for volunteers to fill out; Decorating ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrintables—Including advertising posters, bulletin inserts, invitations, and name tags\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorship Leader's Manual—Sample Schedule; Script for five days of opening and optional closing assemblies (including song lists and scripts for worship leader and emcee); Complete lead sheets including chords and lyrics for all songs; Videos of hand motions for each song\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreschool Classroom Manual includes—Schedule, Supply list, five lessons based on the theme of praise, detailed instructions for teaching, instructions for story circle format, craft directions, and snack suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElementary (K-5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e grade) Classroom Manual—Games guide with supply lists and directions; Bible study guide with directions on how to present the lessons; Craft guide with supply lists and directions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClap Your Hands Stomp Your Feet\u003c\/em\u003e music lead sheets and downloadable videos of hand motions for each song\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable for ordering separately (sold in ten-packs)—\u003cem\u003eAre You Close to God?\u003c\/em\u003e Evangelistic booklets, \u003cem\u003eClap Your Hands\u003c\/em\u003e silicone wristbands, and \u003cem\u003eClap Your Hands\u003c\/em\u003e iron-on transfers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder the studio-recorded music album separately at \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/sojournmusic.bandcamp.com\/album\/clap-your-hands-stomp-your-feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and download additional chord sheets and hand motions instructions at \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/gospelcenteredfamily.com\/vbs-curriculum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the duration of stay at home orders, VBS files may be posted on a password protected section of your church's website.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jared Kennedy and Fletcher Lang","offers":[{"title":"Download","offer_id":51365656002789,"sku":"9781645071112","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Clap-Your-Hands-Stomp-Your-Feet-Download__69765.1753471421.1280.1280.jpg?v=1785523762"},{"product_id":"copy-of-proof-pirates-finding-the-treasure-of-gods-amazing-grace-vbs-starter-kit","title":"PROOF Pirates: Finding the Treasure of God's Amazing Grace VBS Download","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow available as a downloadable e-version for churches and families to use virtually. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/EW6qp55mhe9FpiHRgx2eencBqrf5Iyi8dlkERlDOPfxLrQ?e=ywI6EY\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to see tips for virtual use from your VBS team.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChore charts. Report cards. Standardized tests. Athletic banquets. Kids are inundated with messages about their performance. Because performance work and reward is one of the basic structures of our lives, kids often grow up thinking, \"I am what I am because of what I do . . . or because of what I've failed to do.\" How different this message sounds from the biblical message of redemption by grace!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePROOF Pirates\u003c\/em\u003e introduces kids to God's amazing grace through a five-day, pirate-themed curriculum for use in Bible clubs and Vacation Bible School. 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It can be as easy as starting to ask them a few simple questions. Little kids love to ask questions—it’s how they learn! In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eBig Thoughts for Tiny Tots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e, author Jared Kennedy presents sixteen questions and answers in catechism style to introduce children ages 2–5 to the gospel message. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eEach question and answer is accompanied by a Bible verse to show that what’s being taught is rooted in the Scriptures. Bright illustrations will keep children engaged. 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He made everything! “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1 CSB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eBold, colorful illustrations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e Trish Mahoney will capture and hold young children’s attention.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePart of the Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e and a companion resource to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eBeginner’s Gospel Story Bible Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jared Kennedy","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":51363661676773,"sku":"9781645075691","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":52863408931045,"sku":"9781645075998","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Big-Thoughts-for-Little-Tots-Cover__23869.1765219698.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783399961"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/collections\/Jared_Kennedy.jpg?v=1777881698","url":"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/collections\/jared-kennedy.oembed","provider":"New Growth Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}