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 us.

At the end, we talk about simple ways kids can follow Jesus’ example this week - to keep their eyes open for ways to be a helper. Helpers serve and whether it’s big or small, it makes a difference.

They are reminded that when you help someone, you are serving — just like Jesus did. He is our perfect example.
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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 help kids understand what James means when he says to “consider it pure joy” during hard times and the "why" behind it.


I also remind young listeners that not all pain means growth—sometimes it’s a sign we need help and they should talk to their parents about it.

**PARENTS: Kids Bible Stories isn’t backed by a big studio—just me, handcrafting the stories I wish I had as a child and now create for my own. By God’s grace, we’ve had over 14 million downloads, and we rank in the Top 50 Christian podcasts in the U.S.. This is proof that His Word is reaching little hearts around the world.

But I need your help.

After losing all ad funding, I chose faith over commercials—trusting the families who love this podcast to keep it going.

Now, God has opened a new door: translating the stories into Spanish to reach even more kids globally. But this next step depends on listener support.

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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-free and launching new features like bedtime episodes and Spanish translations to reach even more kids.

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Only 0.36% of listeners support the show. That’s less than half a percent.

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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 can be part of God’s miracles—not because we're powerful, but because He is!

🌟 Key Takeaways for Kids:

• We get to play a part in God's miracles.
• We can do what we can do, and trust God to do what we can’t.
• The power wasn't in Peter—it was in Jesus’ name.

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Thanks to @thedetoxedlife, Kelly Carpenter, for being today's voice guest. She's a good resource for kids gut health as well as removing toxins from your home in practical, simple, and realistic ways!

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🚨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 opportunity for kingdom impact.

God made a way for this to happen thanks to the incredible Rivera family. This family is currently helping plant a church, the City Hope Church, in Mexico.

Madai has begun translating the Elijah series, and building from there.

And just like the English version, there’s digital content to go along with it on here I’m offering it for FREE as well! Please pass this news along so families know about this free resource!!!

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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 peaceful music 🎶—designed to help them wind down, feel safe, and be encouraged by truth as they drift off to sleep. 🌙

Simply press play ▶️ and let them play in order—no jumping around or hunting for the next one and NO ADS!

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