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Stories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllRejecting the King: God's Love for a Rebellious People(1 Samuel 8-10)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 1 Samuel 8-10, and discover the faithful love of God in caring for his rebellious people.Find out more about Dave and the show at...2025-07-2551 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesReal Repentance - 1 Samuel 7What is the right way to treat God?  How does he want us to treat him. For years the Israelites treated him as a thing to be used or feared while they worshipped other, pretend gods. Now, they've realised their mistake. They want to come back to God and serve him properly. Their new trust in him is about to be tested though. The Philistines are coming, and they're not happy! Join Dave as he explores what it looks like to turn away from sin and back to God.Find out more about the Dave and the s...2025-07-1718 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesGod is No Loser: 1 Samuel 5-6It looks like God has lost. Israel has been defeated, the Ark has been stolen, and the Philistines have put it in the temple of their god Dagon. Looking like God has lost, though, is very different to God actually losing, and the Philistines are about to learn a very important lesson about who the real God is. Join Dave as he explores these amazing chapters of 1 Samuel, and discover how God's greatest victories come when he looks like he's lost.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your...2025-07-1419 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesGod is No Tool - 1 Samuel 4War has come to Israel, and they're not doing well. As they think about what the problem might be, they decide they really needs God's help. Unfortunately, the way they go about it has nothing to do with treating God as God. Join Dave as he explores how the Israelites tried to use God like a tool from the shed, and learn how we can do better.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful...2025-07-0919 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesA Midnight Message - God Saves the Day (Again!)Do you ever feel like evil is winning? That's how it might have felt in Samuel's day. Evil people were in charge of Israel, and they even stopped the people from worshipping God properly! All the time, though, God was getting ready to replace them with a much better leader. Join Dave as he explores 1 Samuel 2 and 3, and discover how God works in surprising ways to make his good plans work.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear...2025-06-1522 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllA Tale of Two Battles: From Weeping to Worship in 1 Samuel 4-7Do 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 they come to enjoy the true power of God. Join Dave as he explores 1 Samuel 4-7. Takeaways:In the...2025-06-1550 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesThe Joy of Having God: The Beginning of 1 SamuelWhat do you do when you're feeling sad or hurt? Do you get angry? Do you throw things? Do you pretend everything is fine? As we begin the story of 1 Samuel, we meet a lady is is very, very sad. She doesn't hide it or get angry. Instead, she goes to the one person who can help her. She goes to God, and in him, she finds real joy. Join Dave as we begin our journey through 1 Samuel and see the many ways God saves and cares for his people.Find out more about the Dave and...2025-06-0819 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllBarren to Blessed: God's Unexpected PlansHave 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 is not for her alone, but for the whole nation of Israel. As God does this, he also begins his plans...2025-06-011h 02Stories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesUnanswered Questions: One Last Helping Hand in the Gospel of JohnWe thought the Gospel of John was over, but there are still a few last things we need to hear. Is Jesus really alive? Will Jesus really be kind to a sinful man like Peter? And, a bit more weirdly, will John stay alive until Jesus comes back? Join Dave as he explores the final chapter of John's Gospel and the wonderful things God has to teach us.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a...2025-05-2121 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesResurrection: Life for Everyone who BelievesIt had seemed impossible, and so the disciples had not believed that Jesus could rise from the dead. Something happened, though, to change them from unbelievers to believers. As it happened, Jesus changed them from sad, scared followers to brave tellers of the good news - that if you believe in Jesus you can have life forever! Join Dave as we discover what the disciples saw and heard, and why we should believe in Jesus just like them.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support...2025-05-0915 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesA Family Like No Other: Joining God’s Eternal FamilyEverything seemed dark, cold and sad. Jesus was dead, and they thought they would never see him again. When Mary arrived at the tomb, though, she discovered something that no-one expected. It was a discovery of the greatest kindness that God has ever given. Join Dave as he explores the amazing first few hours of Jesus' resurrection from John 20.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer...2025-05-0614 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllDeath Defeated: The Resurrection We Can't Live WithoutWe 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 profound and universal experience of grief stemming from the inevitability of death, a truth we all confront, regardless of our circumstances. We explore the impact of mortality on our...2025-04-2952 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesPromises Kept: The Story of Jesus and His DeathFor a long time, people could have thought that God could not be trusted. They had to wait a long time for his promises to be kept. In Jesus, though, all his promises come true. That's especially seen in the remarkable death of Jesus. Join Dave as he explores the remarkable events of Good Friday, and how God's faithful kindness, mercy and love are shown at the cross.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a...2025-04-1917 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesUnmasking Sin: Jesus on Trial on Good FridayWe're all in danger. There's something inside us that makes us act in awful and foolish ways. The danger comes from our sin. In this episode, Jesus is confronted by sinful people who are doing very silly things, all because they don't want to listen to God. Its a very sad event, but it also has the best news possible. Join Dave as he explores Jesus on trial from John's Gospel.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear...2025-04-1518 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesDenial in the Darkness: Peter, Jesus and Words of TruthIts a cold night. Jesus has been arrested and evil people are trying to twist the truth to get their own way. Bravely, Peter has followed behind and is standing outside, waiting to find out what will happen. Its a scary moment for him. Will he be able to stick to the truth even when things seem really bad? Find out with Dave as he continues to explore the events leading up to Jesus' death from John's Gospel.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support...2025-04-1117 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllUnveiling the King: The Greatest Power in the Greatest SacrificeUncertainty. Fear. Lack of control. These are things almost everyone feels on the first Good Friday. Remarkably, the only one who appears calm and in control is the man who is about to be crucified. Jesus is abandoned, denied, unjustly accused and executed, and yet he endures it all because of his unshakeable faithful love. Join Dave as he explores John 18-19 and the astounding events of the first Good Friday, and discover why Jesus is truly the greatest king.Find out more about Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and...2025-04-0959 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesThe Arrest of Jesus: Who's Really in Charge?Its late at night. The betrayer has done his evil work. A mob of armed soldiers and guards have come to arrest Jesus. With all their power, you'd expect them to be in control of the situation. But if they are, why are they falling flat on their faces? Join Dave as he explores John 18:1-11, and discover why, even in his arrest, Jesus is the one in charge.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of...2025-04-0114 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllRemaining in Jesus: The Promise of Joy and Eternal Life - John 15-17If you follow Jesus there will be trouble you have to face because of it. In Jesus' final words to his disciples he prepares them and us for those troubles. He shows how we will have great joy and be secure if we remain in him. He will not leave us alone, but will give us everything we need to stand firm because he has overcome the world. Join Dave as he explores these encouraging words from Jesus on the eve of the first Christmas. Takeaways: The message of Christianity is often distorted to suggest that...2025-03-3052 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesThe Way to Know God - John 14:5-31Jesus tells his disciples that they know the way to where he is going. But they don't know where he's going. They don't think they know the way. They have no idea what Jesus is talking about! As he explains, they discover that God is more wonderful, more weird, and more amazing than they've ever imagined. Join Dave as he explores Jesus' amazing words, and discover just how wonderful God is.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear...2025-03-2313 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesDon’t Let Your Hearts Be Troubled - John 13-14The disciples' hearts are troubled. Jesus has announced that one of them is about to betray him. He's also said that he's leaving them, and they can not follow. They are confused and worried, and they think Jesus is giving them the worst news in the world. Thankfully, Jesus has a plan that is actually the best news in the world. He works to comfort them, and by looking at what he tells them, we too can be comforted. Join Dave as he explores these remarkable words from Jesus on the night before he died.Find out...2025-03-1818 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesWashing Feet: How to be like Jesus - John 13aJesus has all the power in the world. What will he do with it? In just a few hours, Jesus is going to be betrayed, arrested and killed. He takes the time, though, to prepare his disciples to live as his followers into the future. He does it by doing something pretty gross. Its something no-one would expect a king to do. Discover more about how to be a follower of Jesus as Dave explores John 13:1-20.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for...2025-03-1317 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllThe Promise of Presence: Comfort in the Absence of Christ - John 13-14How do you live as a follower of Jesus if Jesus isn't here? On the night before Jesus died, he sat down with his disciples to prepare them for that moment. They were scared, confused and frustrated, but Jesus knew what he was doing. The words he spoke on that night not only shaped their lives, but the lives of all who have followed Jesus since. Join Dave as he explores these profound words in John 13-14. Takeaways: In the podcast, we explore the impact of Jesus' imminent departure on his disciples, emphasizing their emotional turmoil...2025-03-1151 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesPizza Party or Game Time? John 12bJesus is coming to the end of his time preaching and teaching to large crowds. His time to do something enormous has come. Its also time for the crowds to respond to Jesus well. What will they do? What will we do? Will we understand the time we're in? Join Dave as he explores the second half of John chapter 12. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly...2025-03-0718 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesJoy and Sadness in Jesus' Final Days: John 12aJesus' coming crucifixion is the saddest and happiest event un the universe, but sometimes its hard to feel what all the fuss is about. This episode starts our exploration of the second half of the Gospel of John, right after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. We get to see the powerful reactions of those around Him, including the joyous act of devotion by Lazarus' sister, Mary. However, not everything is happy. A betrayer is grumbling in the corner and the leaders still want to kill Jesus, even as Jesus rides into Jerusalem as the king who brings peace...2025-03-0419 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllThe Hour Has Come: John 12The central moment in all of history has arrived. Even as he is hailed as king, Jesus prepares for death. How people respond to Jesus is a matter of life or death. Jesus understands the time he's in, but will everyone else. Join Dave as he explores John chapter 12 and discover the urgency of the moment we live in..Find out more about Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly...2025-02-2843 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesBetter Than We Imagined: Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful GodThe book of Ruth started with Naomi feeling like God had turned against her. In this episode, we see God's final answer to that. We discover how God has had good plans for Naomi all along, and that those plans actually reach all the world. Join Dave as he explores Ruth 4.Watch the free Kids club episode HEREFind out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly...2025-02-2015 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesGood and Faithful: Ruth Naomi and the Faithful God Part 3What do you look for in a good saviour? The ability to rush into a burning building? Great swimming skills? A strange habit of kissing frogs? Ruth and Naomi need a saviour, and they think they have the right person in mind. Will he do the right thing, though? Will he save them as they hope? Find out in this episode as Dave explores Ruth chapter 3.Watch the free Kids club episode HEREFind out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and...2025-02-1818 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllRedemption and Hope: Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful God Part 2In this episode, Dave explores the transformative journey of Naomi in the Book of Ruth. From feelings of hopelessness and despair, Naomi experiences a rekindling of hope and blessings through her daughter-in-law Ruth and the noble Boaz. Discover how God's faithful plan brings light into their lives, culminating in the birth of Obed, the grandfather of King David, and ultimately pointing to the greatest redeemer, Jesus..Find out more about Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful...2025-02-1444 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesBlessing After Blessing: Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful God Part 2Naomi had thought that God was against her. She was poor, sad and alone (she thought). In the second chapter of Ruth, though, God pours out blessing after blessing so that, in the end, she has to see his kindness. Join Dave as he explores Ruth 2 and see how God can work through everyday events to do amazing things. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer...2025-02-0617 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesBitter and Blessed? Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful God Part 1Naomi faces sadness and bitterness after the death of her husband and sons. Despite thinking that God is against her, Naomi heads back to Israel with her daughter-in-law Ruth. As they go, the question that hangs over everything is... "will show kindness to Naomi again?" Join Dave as he explores Ruth chapter 1.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer letter and by becoming a regular financial...2025-02-0420 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllForsaken or Blessed? Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful GodNaomi believes that God has forsaken her. She returns to her home town and asks her friends to call her "Bitter". She doesn't realise, though, that God has already started to faithfully provide for her in remarkable ways. Join Dave as he explores Ruth 1-2 and discover how, even when everything seems darkest, God has not stopped being faithful..Find out more about Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly...2025-02-0239 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllThree Kings: Christmas and the Faithful GodJesus is different to every other king and ruler. His arrival came amidst a background of lots of promises about what sort of king he would be. In this episode, Dave looks at three of those promises that came in the time of three different kings in the Old Testament. He explores how Christ's kingship is so much better than anything else in the world..Find out more about Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God...2024-12-2342 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesInto the Lions' Den: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 7Imagine being so good at trusting and serving God that people want to kill you for it. This is exactly what happens to Daniel. So should he keep trusting and serving God, or should he just do what the evil people want him to do? Is God worth serving if its going to be so hard? Find out as Dave explores Daniel chapter 6.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up...2024-12-1822 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesWriting on the Wall: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 6There's a new king on town. God's given him lots of opportunities to learn wonderful things. Instead, King Belshazzar teases God. Everything changes, though, when a mysterious hand appears and starts writing on the wall. Join Dave as he explores Daniel chapter 5.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer letter and by becoming a regular financial supporter here.To ask a question, make a...2024-12-1220 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllThe Living God: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 3There are new kings in town. They either haven't learnt, or have deliberately forgotten, the truth about the living God who's kingdom lasts forever. They and Daniel will need to make a choice - Take refuge in this God or try to get rid of him. Their choices will have eternal consequences. Join Dave as he explores Daniel chapters 5-6..Find out more about Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the...2024-12-1052 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesTumbling Tree: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 5Nebuchadnezzar seems pretty great. In fact, he thinks he's the greatest in all the world. He also thinks that he got all this greatness by how own power. Then one night, he has a dream that terrifies him. God is about to teach him, and us, a really important lesson. Join Dave as he explores Daniel Chapter 4.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer letter and...2024-12-0521 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesAll Fired Up: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 4King Nebuchadnezzar thinks that he's super powerful. He thinks that if he wants to punish you, no-one can save you. Not even your God! When Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refuse to obey him and worship a statue, the king gets really fired up. Perhaps, though, he's not as powerful as he thinks. Join Dave as he explores Daniel 3.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer letter...2024-11-2820 minStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllStories of a Faithful God: Bible Stories For AllTrue Greatness: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 2What is true greatness? What if you get it wrong? Nebuchadnezzar was one of the greatest kings in one of the greatest kingdoms. His problem was that he didn't understand where all that greatness had come from. Thankfully, God is kind enough to show him, even if it is going to take some hard lessons. Join Dave as he explores Daniel 3-4. .Find out more about Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up...2024-11-2245 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesForever Kingdom: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 3What is the most powerful country or kingdom that has ever existed? Lots of kingdoms think they're pretty amazing. God shows King Nebuchadnezzar, though, that a kingdom was coming that is more amazing and more powerful than all the other kingdoms in the world. Join Dave as he explores the second half of Daniel chapter 2.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer letter and by becoming...2024-11-2114 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesDangerous Dream: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 2King Nebuchadnezzar has a secret. Unfortunately, he can't understand the secret. He wants all his wise men to tell him the secret and what it means or he'll have them killed. That includes Daniel and his three friends! Who can help them know this secret? Find out as Dave explores the first half of Daniel 2.Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer letter and by becoming...2024-11-1813 minStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesStories of a Faithful God for Kids: Kids Bible StoriesA Tricky Meal: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 1Daniel and his friends have been ripped from their homeland, made to learn a new language, and even given new names! They have to do something to show that they still belong to their God. But what? Find out as Dave explores Daniel chapter 1. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net.Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up for the monthly prayer letter and by becoming a regular financial supporter here.To ask a question...2024-11-1217 min