
Join Dave, a preacher, pastor and primary teacher as he retells the amazing stories of the Bible for kids. These stories are filled with action, adventure, weirdness, sadness and happiness, and they're all true! Best of all, you'll discover just how faithful God is as he makes great things happen, in spite of all the unfaithful people he deals with. Whether you've heard the stories before or they're brand new to you, this show will keep things fresh so that you can keep learning and growing. To ask Dave a question or to tell him how you're finding the show, check out faithfulgod.net, or you can send Dave an email at kids@faithfulgod.net. Its best to do that with an adult. Adults, for more detail but the same thrilling stories, check out the sister podcast, Stories of a Faithful God.
Have you ever been to a wedding? What promises did the Bride and Groom make to each other? In today's episode, God and his people make big promises to each other. God comes down to meet his people at Mount Sinai and tells them how to obey him. He also promises to do wonderful things for them. How will the people respond? Join Dave as he explores the amazing events of Exodus 19-24. Find out more ab...
Who do you trust to look after you? In this episode, we see some of the amazing things God does to look after the Israelites as they head towards Mt Sinai. They face problems from thirst, deadly Amalekites, and even silliness. Through it all, we see not only how he cares for them, but how he cares for all his people. Join Dave as he explores Exodus 17-18. Find out more about the Dave and the show ...
Today, we're diving into the second half of the Book of Exodus, where we see just how much God loves and cares for His people—even when they’re busy panicking over a lack of water and food! Remember how God pulled off those epic miracles to rescue the Israelites from Egypt? Well, spoiler alert: they still manage to doubt His care as they wander the desert. It’s like they forgot about the Red Sea m...
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...
When you need a savior, you need someone whose power matches the problem, and that’s exactly what we’re diving into today! Israel is facing a giant problem - a warrior named Goliath. No one in Israel's army, not even King Saul, trusts God enough to attack this Philistine enemy. Imagine their surprise when David, someone too young to even be in the army, says he'll take on the fight! David is able ...
Ever thought about who you'd trust to map out your life? Spoiler alert: it probably wouldn’t be a newborn baby or your pet goldfish! In this episode, we dive into the story of how God chose a surprising new king for Israel, David—who was so overlooked, he was left behind to tend sheep while his brothers strutted their stuff. We explore how sometimes, what seems like the perfect plan to us might no...
Get ready to dive into a wild story where obedience takes center stage! We’re chatting about King Saul and the consequences of not listening to God—yep, it’s a big deal! Picture a firefighter thinking they’re invincible and skipping out on safety gear; that’s Saul ignoring God’s commands. He was given a mission to wipe out the Amalekites, but instead, he kept the king alive and pocketed the best s...
Ever wondered what makes a great leader? Well, today's story dives deep into the wild world of leadership with a twist that’ll have you shaking your head! We’re talking about King Saul and his not-so-great decisions that led to some seriously hungry soldiers—yikes! Picture this: a bunch of tired warriors in the heat of battle, surrounded by delicious honey, but they can’t eat a bite because of a s...
Today, we’re diving into a wild tale that shows the power of God when everything seems impossible! Imagine being the Israelites, staring down a massive Philistine army that looks more like a scene from a monster movie than a battle. But fear not, because there’s one brave soul named Jonathan who remembers that with God on your side, even the odds can be flipped upside down! We’ll chat about how tr...
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...