Bible Podlets - Bible Stories with Games, Discussion and Prayer for Children

Bible Podlets - Bible Stories with Games, Discussion and Prayer for Children

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Bible Podlets - Bible Stories with Games, Discussion and Prayer for Children episodes

  • Knock, Knock… Who's Free?

    Join Dave and Sarah for the final episode of this Bible Podlets series!

    In “Knock, Knock... Who’s Free?” we explore the amazing story of Peter’s miraculous escape from prison in Acts 12. With games, laughter, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover the power of praying for others—even when things seem impossible.


    Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes:

    • A hilarious “Knock Knock” guessing game
    • A dramatic Bible news report on Peter’s escape and the power of prayer
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions for all ages
    • A creative prayer activity to help you pray for others using a “prayer tree”

    Listen now and discover how God answers prayers in surprising ways—and how you can make a difference by praying for others!


    🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠


    ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro

    Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s Bible adventure!

    00:38 - Game: Knock Knock Guessing Game

    Can you guess who’s at the door? Play along with Dave and Sarah and see if you can spot Chewbacca, Super Mario, Minions, and more!

    04:00 - Bible Story (News)

    Tune in to Good News Underground for a dramatic report on Peter’s escape from prison, the prayers of his friends, and a miracle at the door.

    08:37 - Question 1: Pause and discuss

    Why were these followers of Jesus in the house of Mary together?

    12:01 - Question 2: Pause and discuss

    Why do you think everyone was so surprised when Peter showed up at the door?

    14:03 - Question 3: Pause and discuss

    Why is it important to pray for other people?

    15:57 - Prayer Activity

    Try the “prayer tree” activity from the downloadable activity sheet—find the link in the episode description!

    17:05 - Outro


    Credits

    Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC

    Other music in this episode

    Summer Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Summer upbeat pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Tropical Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    The Ambient Chill by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Drop to me by LesFM

    Pray by Anno Domini Beats

    Feel Good by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    20 min
  • Opposites Day?

    Join Sarah and Dave for a mind-bending episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families!

    In “Opposites Day?” we explore the incredible story of King Hezekiah, who receives a miracle sign when the shadows move backwards and his life is turned upside-down. Through games, storytelling, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover how God hears our prayers—even when life feels all mixed up.

    Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes:

    • The creative “Opposites Game” to get your brain working
    • A dramatic Bible news report on Hezekiah’s miraculous healing and the backwards shadow
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions for all ages
    • A prayer activity to help you pray for healing for others

    Listen now and discover how God’s love and power can turn even the most difficult situations around!


    🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠

    ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro

    Meet Sarah and Dave, and get ready for today’s Bible adventure!

    00:41 - Game: Opposites Game

    Can you keep up with the chain of opposites? Play along and see if you can reach ten!

    04:04 - Bible Story (News)

    Tune in to the Jerusalem News Network for a breaking story about King Hezekiah, the prophet Isaiah, and a miracle that made the shadows move backwards.

    09:45 - Question 1: Pause and discuss

    How do you think Hezekiah felt when Isaiah told him he was going to die?

    12:33 - Question 2: Pause and discuss

    How do we know that God heard Hezekiah’s prayer?

    14:17 - Question 3: Pause and discuss

    Is there anyone you know who is sick or hurting and would you like God to heal them?

    16:23 - Reflection

    Sarah and Dave reflect on God’s love, healing, and how we can pray for others—even when we’re not sure what will happen.

    16:23 - Prayer Activity

    Try the “person outline” prayer activity from the downloadable activity sheet—find the link in the episode description!

    17:49 - Outro


    Credits

    Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC

    Other music in this episode

    Positive by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Summer upbeat pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    The Ambient Chill by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Beyond by Patrick Patrikios

    Future Design by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay

    Fractal of Light by Chris Haugen

    Feel Good by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    20 min
  • Forecast of Faith

    Join Dave and Sarah for another action-packed episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families!

    In “Forecast of Faith,” we explore the dramatic story of Elijah on Mount Carmel, where faith, prayer, and persistence bring about a miracle after three years of drought. Through games, storytelling, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover the power of praying persistently and trusting God’s timing.


    Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes:

    • The fast-paced “Strive for Five” game
    • A dramatic Bible news report on Elijah’s weather-changing faith
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions for all ages
    • A creative prayer activity using Snakes and Ladders

    Listen now and discover how faith, prayer, and persistence can change everything—even the weather!


    🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠

    ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro

    Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s Bible adventure!

    00:41 - Game: Strive for Five

    Can you name five things in 30 seconds? Play along and see if you can beat Dave and Sarah!

    03:45 - Bible Story (News)

    Tune in for live coverage of the Mount Carmel Showdown, where Elijah faces off against the prophets of Baal and prays for rain after years of drought.

    08:26 - Question 1: Pause and discuss

    How long was there no rain for, and what do you think it would be like to have no rain for that long?

    13:54 - Question 2: Pause and discuss

    What was the point of the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal?

    15:45 - Question 3: Pause and discuss

    Why did Elijah keep praying for rain, even though God showed everyone He was in control?

    16:14 - Reflection

    Dave and Sarah reflect on Elijah’s persistence in prayer and what it means to trust God’s timing.

    17:46 - Prayer Activity

    Try the Snakes and Ladders prayer game from the downloadable activity sheet.

    19:11 - Outro


    Credits

    Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC

    Other music used in this episode

    Positive Fuse by French Fuse

    Energetic Sports Rock Music by Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay

    Summer upbeat pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Future Design by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay

    Drop to me by LesFM

    Pray by Anno Domini Beats

    Tropical Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Feel Good by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    22 min
  • The Split Decision

    Join Dave and Sarah for another exciting episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families!

    In “The Split Decision,” we explore the famous story of King Solomon’s wisdom from 1 Kings 3, where he faces a truly impossible choice between two mothers. Through games, storytelling, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover what it means to be wise and how we can make good decisions with God’s help.


    Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes:

    • The hilarious “World’s Greatest Expert” game
    • A dramatic Bible news report on King Solomon’s split decision
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions for all ages
    • A creative prayer activity to help you seek God’s wisdom

    Listen now and discover how wisdom isn’t just about knowing facts—it’s about making the right choices, even when it’s hard!


    🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠


    ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro

    Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s Bible adventure!

    00:39 - Game: World’s Greatest Expert

    Can you sound like an expert on anything? Play along and see who can keep talking the longest!

    05:43 - Bible Story (News)

    Tune in to “Scroll and Tell” for a breaking news report on King Solomon’s famous split decision and how he solved an impossible problem.

    10:24 - Question 1: Pause and discuss

    What do you think about the way Solomon found out which woman was telling the truth?

    12:44 - Question 2: Pause and discuss

    How did Solomon prepare to become king?

    13:44 - Question 3: Pause and discuss

    How can we make wise decisions like Solomon did in this story?

    14:15 - Reflection

    Dave and Sarah reflect on what wisdom really means and how we can ask God for help with our decisions.

    15:56 - Prayer Activity

    Try the downloadable activity sheet and practice listening for God’s wisdom in your own life.

    17:15 - Outro


    Credits

    Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC

    Other music in this episode

    Summer Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Summer upbeat pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Tropical Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Beyond by Patrick Patrikios

    Fractal of Light by Chris Haugen

    The Ambient Chill by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Feel Good by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay


    20 min
  • The Sheepish Shepherd

    Join Dave and Sarah for another fun-filled episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families!

    In “The Sheepish Shepherd,” we dive into the story of King David and his heartfelt prayer for forgiveness in Psalm 51. With games, laughter, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults explore big questions about mistakes, guilt, and God’s amazing mercy.


    Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes:

    • A lively “Right or Wrong” game
    • An imaginative Bible news interview with King David
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions
    • A creative prayer activity you can do at home


    Listen now and discover why even the greatest heroes sometimes get things wrong—and how God’s forgiveness is always bigger!


    🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠

    ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro

    Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s adventure in Bible Podlets!

    00:41 - Game: Right or Wrong

    Play along with our “Right or Wrong” quiz—can you spot the true facts from the silly ones?

    03:30 - Bible Story (News)

    Tune in to “Radio Zion” for a special interview with King David, as he shares the story behind his most famous psalm and what it means to ask God for forgiveness.

    08:15 - Question 1: Pause and discuss

    Why did David ask God for mercy?

    09:29 - Question 2: Pause and discuss

    Can you remember a time when you felt guilty? What did that feel like?

    11:58 - Question 3: Pause and discuss

    Why was David confident that God would forgive him?

    12:42 - Reflection

    Dave and Sarah reflect on what we can learn from David’s story about saying sorry and trusting God’s forgiveness.

    14:40 - Prayer Activity

    Get creative with our downloadable Forgiveness Activity Sheet—find the link in the episode description!

    15:47 - Outro


    Credits

    Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC

    Other Music used in this episode

    Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Drop to me by LesFM

    Beyond by Patrick Patrikios

    Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Pray by Anno Domini Beats

    Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Music by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

    18 min
  • A How-To From Heaven

    Join Sarah and Dave for the first episode in this new series of Bible Podlets!

    In “A How-To From Heaven,” we explore the Lord’s Prayer—Jesus’ own “how-to” guide for talking to God. With games, laughter, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover what prayer really is, why it matters, and how Jesus taught us to pray.

    Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes:

    • A fun “Sound Game” to get everyone involved
    • A dramatic Bible news report from the hillside where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions for all ages
    • A creative prayer-writing activity using the Lord’s Prayer as a pattern

    Listen now and discover how prayer can be simple, powerful, and personal—just like Jesus showed us!

    🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.

    🔗 Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!


    ⏱️ Chapter Markers

    00:00 – Intro

    Meet Sarah and Dave as they welcome Podleteers back for a brand-new series.

    00:21 – Game

    A hilarious sound-guessing game that everyone can join in with!

    04:50 – Bible Story (News)

    BP News reports live from Galilee as Jesus teaches the crowd how to pray.

    10:00 – Question 1: Pause and discuss

    What is prayer? - Explore the meaning of prayer as a conversation with God.

    11:33 – Question 2: Pause and discuss

    Can you remember what each part of Jesus’ prayer was for? - Learn about adoration, petition, and confession.

    15:53 – Question 3: Pause and discuss

    If the Lord’s Prayer is a good example of how to pray, why don’t we just use it all the time? - Discover why Jesus gave us a pattern, not a script.

    17:15 – Reflection

    Dave and Sarah reflect on how the Lord’s Prayer helps guide our own prayers.

    17:45 – Prayer Activity

    Create your own prayer using the three-part pattern: adoration, petition, confession.

    18:43 – Outro


    Credits

    Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC

    Other music used in this episode

    Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    Drop to me by LesFM

    Pray by Anno Domini Beats

    Fractal of Light by Chris Haugen

    Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay


    21 min
  • Sarah and Dave read your letters!

    Sarah and Dave are back to read your letters! In series 3, we invited you, our amazing Bible Podleteers, to send in some letters - and you certainly did that. Listen along as we read out some of the letters you sent in to us.We would love to keep this going as well so if you would like to send in a letter to us, you can send an email to [email protected] or send one in the post to Bible Podlets, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE, United KingdomBible Podlets is a FREE resource from Blackburn Diocese Board of Education. For more resources visit our website https://www.bdeducation.org.uk or connect with us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackburnboardofeducation


    13 min
  • Born to run

    In this episode, Sarah and Dave try to make sense of some tongue twisters and we hear about a letter that was sent to some Christians going through a very tough time, but...no-one knows who wrote it! You can read all about it from the Bible in Hebrews 12:1-3.For this series, we would love to read out some letters sent from you, our Bible Podleteers in a special episode at the end of the series. These letters could contain anything - it could be to say hello, perhaps one of your favourite things to do, maybe you want to encourage some of your fellow Podleteers with your favourite Bible passage or a testimony of something God has done for you?Whatever it is we'd love to hear from you! And, if you include your address - you may get something back!!!You can send a letter to us by email [email protected] or by post at: Bible Podlets, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE, United KingdomBible Podlets is a FREE resource from Blackburn Diocese Board of Education. For more resources visit our website https://www.bdeducation.org.uk or connect with us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackburnboardofeducation

    23 min
  • New kid on the block

    In this episode, we try to guess the meanings of some very old and funny sounding words and we learn about one of Paul's helpers called Timothy, who was sent to a church that was having a tough time. You can read all about it from the Bible in 1 Timothy 4:12-16.For this series, we would love to read out some letters sent from you, our Bible Podleteers in a special episode at the end of the series. These letters could contain anything - it could be to say hello, perhaps one of your favourite things to do, maybe you want to encourage some of your fellow Podleteers with your favourite Bible passage or a testimony of something God has done for you?Whatever it is we'd love to hear from you! And, if you include your address - you may get something back!!!You can send a letter to us by email [email protected] or by post at: Bible Podlets, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE, United KingdomBible Podlets is a FREE resource from Blackburn Diocese Board of Education. For more resources visit our website https://www.bdeducation.org.uk or connect with us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackburnboardofeducation


    21 min
  • Let's get quizzical!
    In the episode, Sarah and Dave host a quiz with a twist and we learn about the church in Thessalonica and how it's really good to ask lots of questions! You can read all about it from the Bible in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.
    For this series, we would love to read out some letters sent from you, our Bible Podleteers in a special episode at the end of the series. These letters could contain anything - it could be to say hello, perhaps one of your favourite things to do, maybe you want to encourage some of your fellow Podleteers with your favourite Bible passage or a testimony of something God has done for you?
    Whatever it is we'd love to hear from you! And, if you include your address - you may get something back!!!
    You can send a letter to us by email [email protected] or by post at: Bible Podlets, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE, United Kingdom
    Bible Podlets is a FREE resource from Blackburn Diocese Board of Education. For more resources visit our website https://www.bdeducation.org.uk or connect with us on social media.
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDBEupdates Twitter: https://twitter.com/BDBofE
    19 min

About Bible Podlets - Bible Stories with Games, Discussion and Prayer for Children

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Bible Podlets is an interactive and super fun Bible study and discussion podcast for children aged 6-11 to do with adults. Each episode has fun games or activity, an engaging Bible story and deep…