Stories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For All

Do you ever find yourself forgetting God when you're angry, or tired or content? We are often quick to forget what is not right in front of our eyes. In this episode, the Israelites see the power and majesty of their God at Mt Sinai, but are still so quick to forget him. They have a great mediator to help them in Moses, but ultimately they need a better mediator. Amazingly, we discover that Christ...

How do you respond when things seem desperate? In this episode, we return to the book of Exodus to follow the Israelites after their escape from Exodus. You would think that, with everything they have seen from God, trusting him would be easy. When things get tough, though, there is a lot more fear than faith. It seems that, despite everything, they still do not really know their God. God has not ...

Andy Martin and Priscilla Colgan invite listeners to consider supporting Dave's podcasting ministry, which focuses on sharing stories of a faithful God, especially for children. They emphasize the unique and beneficial nature of Dave's podcasts, which not only delve into scripture but also present it in an engaging and relatable manner. Both Andy and Priscilla reflect on their personal experiences...

Dave Whittingham dives into the complexities of justice and leadership in today's exploration of 1 Samuel. He highlights the Israelites' longing for a king who embodies both wisdom and strength, ultimately leading to their choice of Saul—a decision that proves fraught with consequences. As the narrative unfolds, Dave illustrates how Saul's failure to heed God's commands leads to his rejection as k...

In this bonus episode, we meet Kate Morris - Kate is a writer, speaker, and educator who supports families with neurodivergent children. She has served in children’s ministry as a cross-cultural worker in France, and now lives in Sydney with her husband and three children, including two who are neurodivergent. Kate combines her background in education and biblical studies with further study in neu...

What do you hope for? That’s the big question we’re diving into today! In this episode, we chat about the nature of hope—how it can lift us up or leave us feeling pretty dashed when things don’t go as planned. We explore the Israelites' hope in King Saul and how that hope quickly crumbles under pressure, revealing that sometimes our expectations can lead us astray. But don’t worry, it’s not all do...

What do you want from a leader? For Israel, they wanted to move towards having a human king, just like the nations around them. By making that request, they were rejecting their one true king, the Lord God. God could just abandon them, but instead, he shows his love yet again by establishing a kingship that will leads to both their salvation and the salvation of the world. Join Dave as he explores...

Do you ever try to manipulate God? He holds the greatest power in the universe, and we often want it used for our own plans. In today's story, we explore how the Israelites try to weaponise the power of God by taking the ark with them into battle. They are going to learn, though, that God is not a tool to be wielded whenever they want, but the king of the universe. Only through true worship can th...

Have you ever been disappointed by unmet expectations? Have you ever felt like God has let you down? In this episode, we explore how God so often does what is not expected. This isn't bad, though, as what he does is so much better than what people expect of him. The episode is the start of a new series in 1 Samuel. We see how God brings hope and joy out of one woman's suffering. The hope and joy i...

We all face the profound experience of grief and death. It robs us of relationships, hopes and dreams. We share this experience no matter where or when we live. After Jesus' death, all the hopes of those who trusted him were shattered. The thought of him, coming back to life was unbelievable. Though what they saw and heard, though, their skepticism was overcome. The episode delves into the profoun...