Stories of a Faithful God: Deep Dive Bible Stories To Strengthen Your Faith

Do ever feel like sin can not be overcome? As we read the beginning of Genesis, it can certainly feel like that. Even Noah and his family, the fresh hope of the world after the flood, can't escape its clutches. Things come to a head in the establishment of a great city in opposition to God - Babel. God makes a promise, however, that changes the course of world history. It ultimately leads to salva...

How serious is sin? To many people, the idea of sin and its consequences are laughable. To God, though, they are deadly serious. As the early world became more and more evil, God was grieved that he had made humans. He would not wait any longer to bring justice on the people who'd turned against their creator. And yet how will he display his love of salvation at the same time, and what will that u...

Independence is usually seen as a good thing, but what happens when we try to be independent of the God who gave us life? In this episode focusing on Genesis 3-5, we consider how the world moved from a perfect creation to a place of pain and suffering, and the astounding hope God offers despite our rejection of him. Find out more about Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net . Show your thanks and su...

Do you want to know who you are, why you're valuable, and what your purpose is? Those questions can only be understood be understanding the God who made humans in his image. In this episode, Dave explores the wonderful account of God creating the world in Genesis 1 and 2, and the specific dignity and role he gives to humanity. Explore how these events are a shadow pointing us to an even more wonde...

How do we understand the first few chapters of Genesis? What are the principles we should use to listen carefully to a part of the Bible that many Christians disagree on? Is the Bible really giving a starkly different account of the beginning of the world to the one generally accepted by Western culture? In this episode, Dave asks these questions and more in preparation for the upcoming series on ...

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...