Stories with Esther & Poppy for GIGI Kids

Today's story is from a long time ago - early 1940's. It's about Diego who had to work with his father in the coffee bean plantation. He was only 7 years old and work was hard. One day he accidentally stepped on a rattlesnake..... Tune in to listen...... BUY THE AUDIO DEVOTIONAL BOOK AT THE LINKS BELOW - Nook Audiobook - Google Play - Chirp - Kobo Walmart - Scribd - Authors Direct - Apple YOU CAN...

This is a true story about a relative of yours. Your great great great grandfather, with too many great's before it to number. A long time ago, when rain never fell, and giants roamed the land, there was a man named Noah. He was a good man, in fact, he was the only man at the time who loved God and did what was right, even when no one was looking... This is his story.. You can find the story of No...

"Suddenly, he felt a strange presence come behind him. Jesus' skin prickled, his eyes flung opened and turned around. One look and he knew he was with the enemy. Jesus staggered slightly but caught himself on the rock. He sent a quick prayer for God to help him. A sardonic laughter echoed around him, "Look at you, pale, lonely, weak!  Aren't you the son of God?"                            ________...

Jesus walked towards his cousin and stood in front of him. "I come to be baptised. Please baptise me." "What? No, no I cannot!" John staggered back, "You should baptise me! I am not worthy to baptise you." "John," Jesus started to say, "I need to fulfil this from my father. He says I am to be baptised and I must obey." John opened his mouth to speak, but nothing came out. He sighed and stared at h...

"Suddenly Joseph's raised frantic voice interrupted her cooking, "I can't find him. No one has seen him!" Mary gasped and clutched her chest, "Have you asked his cousins, aunts, uncles? What about the older people. Jesus must be helping someone in need! You know what he's like." The last words died in her throat when she saw Joseph's pale face. "No." He said shaking his head. "We need to find him!...

"All aboard!" The shrill whistle of the train announced its soon departure. Gladys nervously dusted off her skirt and picked up her small suitcase. Here we go, Lord, she thought to herself. It had been a difficult journey to get this far, and yet, this was only the beginning of her life as a missionary.                            ___________________________ Today's story is about Gladys Alyward th...

"All aboard!" The shrill whistle of the train announced its soon departure. Gladys nervously dusted off her skirt and picked up her small suitcase. Here we go, Lord, she thought to herself. It had been a difficult journey to get this far, and yet, this was only the beginning of her life as a missionary.                            ___________________________ Today's story is about Gladys Alyward th...

"Jonathan's eyes sprang open." "Today's the day!" He thought to himself. "Today I get to see Jesus in real life!"                            ___________________________ Today's story is a very well known and loved bible story of when Jesus feeds the 5000. Can you imagine being a kid who witnessed one of Jesus miracles? It would have been exciting. Today you get to listen about Jonathan, a young bo...

Harrison is excited! He loves to build things - things made out of wood. One day his dad gives him some new wood and Harrison gets busy creating a masterpiece. He doesn't tell anyone what he's working on until he shows them the little sail boat he's made. But one day during a storm Harrison lost his boat - he's devastated because he's worked so hard on it. But something exciting happens 3 months l...

Do you believe in the power of prayer? Stef, the girl in our story does too. One day Stef started having seizures and no one knew what it was - her mum decided to take her to the doctors to find out what was happening in her brain. After a few tests, the doctor tells her that she has a brain tumour and they need to operate really quick. Stef is scared and knows that only the power of prayer can he...

Deep in the woods lives an old potter who makes the most amazing and beautiful creations. One day he decides to make a new creation called progress - But progress isn't happy with what she looks like - Tune in to listen! Written by: Rosie Smith Special effect editing: James Wagner music credit:   http://www.purple-planet.com/  Write to us: stories4gigi@gmail.com Read story on the blog: Write to us...

Poppy, Esther and Valentina are visiting auntie Nena on her farm. They are having a wonderful time horse riding and making cookies - Auntie Nena and Valentina make some delicious choc chip cookies for a sick neighbour. This gives Esther an idea on a story that Jesus told about a man who had his little daughter sick and dying. He goes to see Jesus so he could heal her. Can you guess who it is? Yes,...

Mei and Ginger are back! Mei is very unhappy because during the school holidays she has to do an report on her culture. But she has a secret - she HATES her culture and wishes that she looks like her mum and dad. But why doesn't she look like them? Find out in this episode. Tune in to listen. HELP SAVE GIGI KIDS STORIES!! Written by:  Esther & Steph Special effect editing: James Wagner music credi...

Today's devotional is called DIAMONDS IN THE SKY. GENESIS 1: 14-19   "And God said, Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth….." In this devotional you will learn a little bit about God creating the stars, the moon an...

This weeks' devotional is called "Sea Creatures and birds in the sky." GENESIS: 1: 20-23 "And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky. So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its k...

The devotional for today is called NO MORE DARKNESS! GENESIS1:3-5 "And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day, and the darkness he called night. And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." Are you afraid of the dark? Do you jump with fright when you hear creepy so...

Today's morning devotional is called "GOD MADE OUR EARTH BEAUTIFUL" GENESIS: 1:1-2   "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters." You will learn a little bit about God creating our earth from a formless shape to what it is today. TUNE IN AND ENJOY! HELP...

Ellie, Natalie and little Jonny are visiting their grandparents farm - they love going there all the time. One day, Poppa gets given 5 Turkey's and the girls are excited to see them plus they look weird and wrinkly. But, Jonny doesn't like them and decides that chasing them and bullying them is much more fun. Even after his dad Matt told him not to chase them, Jonny doesn't listen and he gets into...

Today's episode is a well known bible story of when Jonah runs away from God and hides on a ship. God had told him to go and preach to the Ninevites but Jonah got scared and decided to run away - but God didn't leave him or forget him - he grabbed Jonah's attention in a big way. Read the story in the bible in the book of Jonah - Tune in to listen.... Be sure to subscribe to the show and please lea...

We have a HUGE announcement! Our podcast name is changing to Car Ride Stories for GIGI Kids. We are excited to announce that the podcast stories is now for boys and girls ages 5-10! Welcome GIGI Kids - we hope you continue loving the stories! Hugs from the team: Valentina, Esther & Poppy x

Stompy the little elephant is back! Stompy has started school - her teacher is preparing all the little animals for their first Sports Day. But, Stompy isn't impressed. She says that she knows everything and doesn't need to do any of the obstacle course set up. Instead she hides behind a tree and eats her berries. When Sports Day comes, Stompy's day does not go as planned. Maybe she should have pr...

Today we are sharing the true story of Jacinta. After a riding accident Jacinta has to spend 6 months in a wheelchair and on crutches - it's a long slow process but God got her through it.   Tune in to listen.... Be sure to subscribe to the show and please leave us a review! The review will help us reach more girls and not be invisible. Written by:  Jacinta Bergel Special effect editing: James Wag...

Emilia is in a BAD MOOD! She's mad that it's Sunday morning and raining - she has nothing to do and NO ONE at home has time to play with her. She's in a bad mood and can't get out of it. But things soon change when she starts chasing her brother Cruz around the house. Mums tells them to stop but she doesn't listen. A trip to the hospital makes her rethink her bad mood! Tune in to listen.... Be sur...

Today we are talking about cats! We have 3 different little cat stories. 1. Jorja is praying for a cat - will God answer her prayer? 2. Tamasine 'rescues' an abandoned cat and learns a lot. 3. The adventures of Lulu the rich cat. Lulu is bored of her rich life and decides to run away. She gets in some real sticky situations. Will she learn her lesson? Tune in to listen.... Be sure to subscribe to...

Being bullied is NOT fun and it's NOT nice. Lot's of girls around the world deal with bullying. Today we are sharing 3 true stories of girls that were bullied PLUS Poppy shares a few tips on what to do if you are being bullied.  Tune in to listen.... Be sure to subscribe to the show and please leave us a review!  Written by: Different Authors  Special effect editing: James Wagner music credit:   h...