Kids Bible Stories

Matthew 27:50-56, 2 Chronicles 3:8-14 & Hebrews 4:14, 16

This episode is part of our Solomon series — one of listeners' all-time favorites and one of our most-downloaded series yet! If you'd like to start from the beginning, just search "277" in your podcast app, or head here & search episode 277 to begin from the start of the series.

In our last episode, we heard how Solomon built the temple. Today, we're going to hear about something incredible that happened at that very temple on the day Jesus was crucified.

You've probably talked about Easter with your kids before — today we're going to help them connect the dots between the veil being torn and what Jesus's death and resurrection really means.

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This is the story of Jonah and the great fish — BUT told from the fish's perspective! Originally written by Kids Bible Stories, it's a heartwarming tale reminding us that we are all uniquely and purposefully made by God.

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Mark series · Part 18 | Scripture: Mark 5:35–43

The messengers arrive with the worst news a father could ever hear: Jairus's little girl has died. "Why bother the teacher anymore?" But Jesus turns to the heartbroken dad and says, "Don't be afraid; just believe."

Together we walk the long, silent road to Jairus's house and witness one of the most tender moments in the Gospel of Mark — Jesus taking a little girl by the hand and calling her back to life.

Jairus came asking for a healing. Jesus gave him something far greater. A gentle, hope-filled episode for talking with your kids about a hard subject — death — and the One who is stronger than it.

In This Episode

The Big Idea

This story answers the question the disciples first asked back in the storm — "Who is this?" — Jesus is the One with power over death itself. And He uses that power tenderly: mighty enough to raise the dead, gentle enough to hold a little girl's hand.

It points us forward to Jesus' own death and resurrection, and to the hope for everyone who trusts Him.

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Scripture: Mark 5:21–35

Series: Mark part 17

In today's episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and meet a woman who had been sick for twelve years. She had tried everything. Spent everything. And nothing had worked. But she had heard about Jesus—and she believed that if she could just get close enough to touch His cloak, she would be healed.

And she was. Instantly.

But then Jesus stopped and asked, "Who touched me?" The disciples thought it was a silly question—everyone was touching Him! So why did Jesus stop and ask?

Today we find out.

We also meet Jairus—an important man who falls at Jesus' feet and begs Him to come heal his dying daughter. Jesus agrees and heads that way. But then the news arrives: "Your daughter is dead."

We will have to wait until next time to find out what happens next…

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Series: Mark Part 16
Scripture: Mark 5:1–20

In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and see Jesus step onto the shore in the region of the Gerasenes. There, He meets a man who is suffering terribly and living among the tombs.

This story includes demons, sometimes the Bible also calls them unclean spirits, but we handle this carefully and remind kids of the most important truth: Jesus is stronger than darkness.

As Jesus speaks with authority, the unclean spirits must obey Him. The man who had been alone, hurting, and in bondage is restored. When the people come and see him, he is sitting with Jesus, dressed, and in his right mind. What a beautiful picture of mercy and rescue.

This episode helps kids see that Jesus does not only save and restore people so they can keep it to themselves. He gives His people a story to tell. Wherever Jesus places us—at home, with friends, at school, or in our community—we can tell others how much the Lord has done.

Today’s key truth:
Jesus is stronger than darkness, full of mercy, and wants us to share his goodness with others.

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Scripture: Mark 4:35–41

Series: Mark Part 15

Have you ever been in a storm and felt afraid? In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear the incredible story of Jesus calming the storm.

After a long day of teaching, Jesus and His disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee by boat. Many of the disciples were experienced fishermen, so they knew storms well—but this storm was terrifying.

Today’s Key Truth:
Storms do not mean Jesus has left us or stopped loving us. Jesus is powerful over creation, and He is also loving toward His people. When life feels scary, we can turn to Him, pray, ask for help, and remember His love shown clearly at the cross.

This episode is part of our Gospel of Mark series. Keep listening as Mark shows us, little by little, who Jesus truly is.

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Scripture: Mark 4:21–34
Series: Gospel of Mark, Part 14

In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as Jesus teaches the crowds using parables.

Last time, we learned how people respond differently to God’s Word in the Parable of the Sower. Today, Jesus builds on that teaching and helps us understand something new: not just how we respond, but what God is doing.

Through the pictures of a lamp, a growing seed, and a tiny mustard seed, Jesus teaches us:

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Scripture: Mark 4:1–20
In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as Jesus teaches beside the lake and tells the Parable of the Sower. Jesus uses the picture of a farmer scattering seed to help us understand what happens in our hearts when we hear God’s Word. Kids will be invited to ask: How do I respond when I hear God's word ?

In this story, the seed represents God’s Word, and the different soils represent the different ways people respond when they hear it. Some hearts are distracted, some seem joyful at first but have no root, some are crowded by worries and desires, and some receive the Word, accept it, and produce fruit.

Big Takeaways:

God’s Word is like seed planted in our hearts.

Jesus teaches that people respond to God’s Word in different ways.

Sin can make our hearts hard, shallow, distracted, or crowded.

We need Jesus to forgive us, change us, and help us receive His Word by faith.

The “crop” Jesus talks about is not corn or tomatoes—it is a changed life that looks more like Christ through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

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Mark 3:20–35 & 1 John 3:8

In today’s episode, we hear one of the most important questions anyone could ever ask: Who is Jesus really?  Some people thought Jesus was out of His mind. Others accused Him of doing evil. But Jesus made the truth clear— He is the Son of God, and He came to destroy the works of the devil, rescue sinners, and bring people into the family of God. 

We also hear Jesus say something surprising and beautiful: “Whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.”

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