Kids Bible Stories

📖 Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1–8 & Joshua 1:1–11 School is starting! And whether your child is excited, nervous, or somewhere in between — this episode offers encouragement straight from the Bible. Join us as we step into the sandals of Joshua — a man about to take on a big new job in a brand-new place. Moses, his wise and aged mentor, passes on the baton, and God reminds Joshua (and us!) of one p...

Luke 10:38-42 Today, we hear the story of two sisters — Mary and Martha! They welcomed Jesus into their home. While Martha hurried about making everything just right, Mary quietly sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to every word He said. Jesus loved them both — the busy one and the quiet one — just like He loves you! Sometimes you’ll be like Mary, quietly close to Jesus. Other times you might be like...

Mark 10:35–45 In today’s episode, we hear the surprising story of James and John asking Jesus a very big question — and how the other disciples reacted!  Jesus teaches them (and us!) something amazing — true greatness doesn’t come from bossing people around or being first. It comes from serving others, just like Jesus did. He is the King of kings, but He came to help, love, and give His life for u...

John 4:1-16 & John 7:37-39 At Jacob’s well, Jesus surprises a Samaritan woman by asking for a drink and then offering her “living water”—not the cool well water she expected. Kids will hear the conversation they have as the woman is puzzled by Jesus’ words.  She is also shocked that even though He knew her past, He spoke kindly and welcomed her.  Enjoyed this story? Leave  a review and share with...

Kids Bible Stories has grown into a global ministry—370+ episodes, Top 50 in the U.S., Top 3 in Saudi Arabia—with no team or studio, just me, fully trusting God. It’s changed lives:A boy in Indonesia learning faith and English, a girl in Germany acting out Bible stories, and a visually impaired child memorizing episodes to win an award. But when I lost all ad funding, I had a choice: run ads or tr...

  
James 1:1–8
Has your child ever asked, "Why do hard things happen?" In this episode, we explore James 1 and the surprising truth that God can use our trials—yes, even the tough, painful ones—to help us grow stronger in our faith. We compare it to growing pains in our bodies: it may hurt, but it’s often a sign of growth! With an encouraging story about a girl training for a big bike race, we hel...

Since 2017, Kids Bible Stories has reached nearly 14 million downloads across 140 countries. Every month, over 57,000 families tune in to hear God’s Word through engaging, age-appropriate stories. It’s a one-woman ministry—written, recorded, and edited entirely by me. Recently, I lost all ad revenue. Instead of filling the show with new ads, I chose to step out in faith—continuing the mission ad-f...

Acts 3:1–16 Peter and John were headed to the temple to pray when a man who couldn’t walk asked them for money. But instead of coins, Peter offered something far greater—the healing power of Jesus! In this episode, children will hear how Peter did what he could, and then God did what only He could do. With joyful storytelling, sound imagery, and gentle reflection, this episode teaches kids that we...

🚨BIG NEWS!🚨Since 2017, I’ve received countless requests to translate Kids Bible Stories into Spanish. For years, it just wasn’t possible… until now.✨ Kids Bible Stories Español has officially launched! ✨ 👉 Roughly 97 to 120 million children who speak Spanish as their native language. That’s nearly 100 million young hearts who could hear the Bible in their own language t. It’s a massive opport...

Introducing something brand new from the heart behind Kids Bible Stories… ✨ I'm  thrilled to announce Kids Bible Stories BEDTIME — a brand-new podcast, lovingly crafted in the same high-quality, thoughtful style your family already knows and trusts. 💤 This new series was created just for bedtime. Each episode gently washes over your child with God’s beautiful Word ✝️, calming narration 🎙️, and p...

Hebrews 11:1–12  This episode gently helps children understand the meaning of faith—believing even when we cannot see. Using the beautiful imagery of cloud-covered mountains, your child will hear how faith is trusting that God is still there, even when He feels hidden. Through Hebrews 11, kids will meet faithful people like Abel, Noah, Enoch, and Abraham and learn how each one trusted in what they...

  📖 Main Scriptures: Leviticus 1:3–4, John 1:29, Hebrews 9:12 Why did people in the Bible sacrifice animals? Wasn’t that a little… strange? In today’s special episode, we explore a question many of you have asked—and the answer helps us understand just how incredible Jesus’ love really is. We’ll travel back to the Garden of Eden, hear about how sin entered the world, and discover why people once...

Luke 22:31-34, 54-62, & John 21:1-17 In today’s episode, we follow one of Jesus’ closest friends—Peter. From the quiet upper room, to the dark courtyard, and finally to breakfast on the beach, we’ll hear how Peter made a big promise to Jesus… and then broke it. But the story doesn’t end there. After Jesus rises from the dead, He lovingly gives Peter a second chance. This is a beautiful story of sa...

John 19, Matthew 28, Luke 23, & 1 Corinthians 15:55 In this powerful Easter episode, we continue our journey following the sorrow of the cross to the joy of the resurrection. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus lovingly bury Jesus, and guards are posted at the tomb. But on the third day, something incredible happens—Jesus rises from the dead! With awe and joy, the women discover the empty tomb and m...

Matthew 27, John18 & 19 , &  Luke 23  I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (li...

Matthew 26:36-56 We continue our Easter series.  I respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.  I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves....

Matthew 26, John 13, &  1John 1:9  We begin our Easter series with: Hearing Jesus, the king of kings, serving and loving his disciples by washing their feet. Introduce the betrayal BUT remind kids that Jesus was not alarmed by this. Jesus knows everything and this isn't "throwing off his plans."  Learn the significance of the passover (We keep it age appropriate; if you want help talking further a...

  2 Kings 13:14-21 & 1 Corinthians 10:31 🎉 You made it to the end of our Elisha series! 🎉 We are so proud of you for listening and learning with us. Elisha’s story was full of miracles, courage, and faith, and we hope it has encouraged you to trust in God’s power in your own life! In today’s episode, we hear Elisha’s final prophecy and the important lesson King Joash learned when he was told to...

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we are pressing pause on our Elisha series and highlighting an episode that reminds us of Saint Patrick. If you want to hear the entire hymn series that this episode comes from simply go to #344.  Today, we take a closer look at the hymn "Be Thou My Vision." Kids will hear about Patrick whose life inspired this hymn. We’ll learn what it means to ask God to be our gui...

2 Kings 7:1-16 & Proverbs 3:5 In today’s exciting episode, we continue our adventure in the story of Elisha! Samaria was trapped, and people were starving. But just when all hope seemed lost, God did something amazing—He scared away an entire army without a single fight! Four lepers made an incredible discovery and had a big choice to make: keep it to themselves or share the good news with everyon...

2Kings 6:8-23 In today’s thrilling episode, we follow the prophet Elisha as he delivers important messages from God that protect Israel. Despite facing a vast enemy army, Elisha places his faith in God, and shows us there are things we don’t always see.  Elisha’s servant’s eyes are opened and he’s amazed to see that all around him are horses and chariots of fire! A heavenly army standing guard! Th...

2 Kings 5:19-27 & 1 Timothy 6:10 Today, we continue our Elisha series with a story full of surprises, sneaky plans, and an important lesson! Last time, we saw how God healed Naaman’s skin, and he was so thankful that he wanted to give Elisha a big reward. But Elisha didn’t take anything. However, someone else had different plans! Gehazi’s greed led to big consequences, and he learned the hard way...

2 Kings 5: 8-15 In today’s episode, we continue our Elisha series with the story of Naaman, the mighty army commander who had a big problem—he had leprosy! He expected a grand, powerful miracle when he went to Elisha for healing, but what he got was something much simpler... and it wasn’t what he expected at all! Join us as we explore how God’s healing works in unexpected ways, why Naaman almost m...

2 Kings 5:1-8  Welcome back to our Elisha Series! Today, we begin one of my favorite Bible stories—the story of Naaman, a mighty warrior with a big problem: leprosy. But help comes from an unexpected person—a young servant girl with great faith in God! Even though she was far from home, she trusted that God could heal Naaman through the prophet Elisha. Join us as we explore how God can use anyone,...

2 Kings 4:38-41   We continue our Elisha series as we dive into the scripture about the “Bad Stew.” During a famine in Gilgal, Elisha shows how God can take even the scariest situations and turn them into miracles. When poisonous gourds accidentally get added to a pot of stew for the prophets, God uses Elisha to fix the problem. This story reminds us of God’s power to care for us and teaches the i...