Bible Podlets - Bible Stories with Games, Discussion and Prayer for Children

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Bible Podlets is an interactive and super fun Bible study and discussion podcast for children aged 6-11 to do with adults. Each episode has fun games or activity, an engaging Bible story and deep discussion with places to pause and talk together about the topic.

  1. Knock, Knock… Who's Free?

    09/26/2025

    Knock, Knock… Who's Free?

    Join Dave and Sarah for the final episode of this Bible Podlets series! In “Knock, Knock... Who’s Free?” we explore the amazing story of Peter’s miraculous escape from prison in Acts 12. With games, laughter, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover the power of praying for others—even when things seem impossible. Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes: A hilarious “Knock Knock” guessing gameA dramatic Bible news report on Peter’s escape and the power of prayerThought-provoking discussion questions for all agesA creative prayer activity to help you pray for others using a “prayer tree”Listen now and discover how God answers prayers in surprising ways—and how you can make a difference by praying for others! 🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠ ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 - Intro Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s Bible adventure! 00:38 - Game: Knock Knock Guessing Game Can you guess who’s at the door? Play along with Dave and Sarah and see if you can spot Chewbacca, Super Mario, Minions, and more! 04:00 - Bible Story (News) Tune in to Good News Underground for a dramatic report on Peter’s escape from prison, the prayers of his friends, and a miracle at the door. 08:37 - Question 1: Pause and discuss Why were these followers of Jesus in the house of Mary together? 12:01 - Question 2: Pause and discuss Why do you think everyone was so surprised when Peter showed up at the door? 14:03 - Question 3: Pause and discuss Why is it important to pray for other people? 15:57 - Prayer Activity Try the “prayer tree” activity from the downloadable activity sheet—find the link in the episode description! 17:05 - Outro Credits Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC Other music in this episode Summer Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Summer upbeat pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Tropical Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay The Ambient Chill by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Drop to me by LesFM Pray by Anno Domini Beats Feel Good by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    20 min
  2. Opposites Day?

    09/26/2025

    Opposites Day?

    Join Sarah and Dave for a mind-bending episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families! In “Opposites Day?” we explore the incredible story of King Hezekiah, who receives a miracle sign when the shadows move backwards and his life is turned upside-down. Through games, storytelling, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover how God hears our prayers—even when life feels all mixed up. Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes: The creative “Opposites Game” to get your brain workingA dramatic Bible news report on Hezekiah’s miraculous healing and the backwards shadowThought-provoking discussion questions for all agesA prayer activity to help you pray for healing for othersListen now and discover how God’s love and power can turn even the most difficult situations around! 🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠ ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 - Intro Meet Sarah and Dave, and get ready for today’s Bible adventure! 00:41 - Game: Opposites Game Can you keep up with the chain of opposites? Play along and see if you can reach ten! 04:04 - Bible Story (News) Tune in to the Jerusalem News Network for a breaking story about King Hezekiah, the prophet Isaiah, and a miracle that made the shadows move backwards. 09:45 - Question 1: Pause and discuss How do you think Hezekiah felt when Isaiah told him he was going to die? 12:33 - Question 2: Pause and discuss How do we know that God heard Hezekiah’s prayer? 14:17 - Question 3: Pause and discuss Is there anyone you know who is sick or hurting and would you like God to heal them? 16:23 - Reflection Sarah and Dave reflect on God’s love, healing, and how we can pray for others—even when we’re not sure what will happen. 16:23 - Prayer Activity Try the “person outline” prayer activity from the downloadable activity sheet—find the link in the episode description! 17:49 - Outro Credits Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC Other music in this episode Positive by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Summer upbeat pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay The Ambient Chill by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Beyond by Patrick Patrikios Future Design by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay Fractal of Light by Chris Haugen Feel Good by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    20 min
  3. Forecast of Faith

    09/26/2025

    Forecast of Faith

    Join Dave and Sarah for another action-packed episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families! In “Forecast of Faith,” we explore the dramatic story of Elijah on Mount Carmel, where faith, prayer, and persistence bring about a miracle after three years of drought. Through games, storytelling, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover the power of praying persistently and trusting God’s timing. Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes: The fast-paced “Strive for Five” gameA dramatic Bible news report on Elijah’s weather-changing faithThought-provoking discussion questions for all agesA creative prayer activity using Snakes and LaddersListen now and discover how faith, prayer, and persistence can change everything—even the weather! 🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠ ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 - Intro Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s Bible adventure! 00:41 - Game: Strive for Five Can you name five things in 30 seconds? Play along and see if you can beat Dave and Sarah! 03:45 - Bible Story (News) Tune in for live coverage of the Mount Carmel Showdown, where Elijah faces off against the prophets of Baal and prays for rain after years of drought. 08:26 - Question 1: Pause and discuss How long was there no rain for, and what do you think it would be like to have no rain for that long? 13:54 - Question 2: Pause and discuss What was the point of the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal? 15:45 - Question 3: Pause and discuss Why did Elijah keep praying for rain, even though God showed everyone He was in control? 16:14 - Reflection Dave and Sarah reflect on Elijah’s persistence in prayer and what it means to trust God’s timing. 17:46 - Prayer Activity Try the Snakes and Ladders prayer game from the downloadable activity sheet. 19:11 - Outro Credits Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC Other music used in this episode Positive Fuse by French Fuse Energetic Sports Rock Music by Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay Summer upbeat pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Future Design by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay Drop to me by LesFM Pray by Anno Domini Beats Tropical Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Feel Good by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    21 min
  4. The Split Decision

    09/26/2025

    The Split Decision

    Join Dave and Sarah for another exciting episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families! In “The Split Decision,” we explore the famous story of King Solomon’s wisdom from 1 Kings 3, where he faces a truly impossible choice between two mothers. Through games, storytelling, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover what it means to be wise and how we can make good decisions with God’s help. Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes: The hilarious “World’s Greatest Expert” gameA dramatic Bible news report on King Solomon’s split decisionThought-provoking discussion questions for all agesA creative prayer activity to help you seek God’s wisdomListen now and discover how wisdom isn’t just about knowing facts—it’s about making the right choices, even when it’s hard! 🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠ ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 - Intro Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s Bible adventure! 00:39 - Game: World’s Greatest Expert Can you sound like an expert on anything? Play along and see who can keep talking the longest! 05:43 - Bible Story (News) Tune in to “Scroll and Tell” for a breaking news report on King Solomon’s famous split decision and how he solved an impossible problem. 10:24 - Question 1: Pause and discuss What do you think about the way Solomon found out which woman was telling the truth? 12:44 - Question 2: Pause and discuss How did Solomon prepare to become king? 13:44 - Question 3: Pause and discuss How can we make wise decisions like Solomon did in this story? 14:15 - Reflection Dave and Sarah reflect on what wisdom really means and how we can ask God for help with our decisions. 15:56 - Prayer Activity Try the downloadable activity sheet and practice listening for God’s wisdom in your own life. 17:15 - Outro Credits Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC Other music in this episode Summer Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Summer upbeat pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Tropical Pop by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Beyond by Patrick Patrikios Fractal of Light by Chris Haugen The Ambient Chill by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Feel Good by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    19 min
  5. The Sheepish Shepherd

    09/26/2025

    The Sheepish Shepherd

    Join Dave and Sarah for another fun-filled episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families! In “The Sheepish Shepherd,” we dive into the story of King David and his heartfelt prayer for forgiveness in Psalm 51. With games, laughter, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults explore big questions about mistakes, guilt, and God’s amazing mercy. Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes: A lively “Right or Wrong” gameAn imaginative Bible news interview with King DavidThought-provoking discussion questionsA creative prayer activity you can do at home Listen now and discover why even the greatest heroes sometimes get things wrong—and how God’s forgiveness is always bigger! 🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠ ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 - Intro Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s adventure in Bible Podlets! 00:41 - Game: Right or Wrong Play along with our “Right or Wrong” quiz—can you spot the true facts from the silly ones? 03:30 - Bible Story (News) Tune in to “Radio Zion” for a special interview with King David, as he shares the story behind his most famous psalm and what it means to ask God for forgiveness. 08:15 - Question 1: Pause and discuss Why did David ask God for mercy? 09:29 - Question 2: Pause and discuss Can you remember a time when you felt guilty? What did that feel like? 11:58 - Question 3: Pause and discuss Why was David confident that God would forgive him? 12:42 - Reflection Dave and Sarah reflect on what we can learn from David’s story about saying sorry and trusting God’s forgiveness. 14:40 - Prayer Activity Get creative with our downloadable Forgiveness Activity Sheet—find the link in the episode description! 15:47 - Outro Credits Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC Other Music used in this episode Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Drop to me by LesFM Beyond by Patrick Patrikios Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Pray by Anno Domini Beats Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Music by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

    17 min
  6. A How-To From Heaven

    09/26/2025

    A How-To From Heaven

    Join Sarah and Dave for the first episode in this new series of Bible Podlets! In “A How-To From Heaven,” we explore the Lord’s Prayer—Jesus’ own “how-to” guide for talking to God. With games, laughter, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults discover what prayer really is, why it matters, and how Jesus taught us to pray. Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes: A fun “Sound Game” to get everyone involvedA dramatic Bible news report from the hillside where Jesus taught the Lord’s PrayerThought-provoking discussion questions for all agesA creative prayer-writing activity using the Lord’s Prayer as a patternListen now and discover how prayer can be simple, powerful, and personal—just like Jesus showed us! 🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups. 🔗 Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme! ⏱️ Chapter Markers 00:00 – Intro Meet Sarah and Dave as they welcome Podleteers back for a brand-new series. 00:21 – Game A hilarious sound-guessing game that everyone can join in with! 04:50 – Bible Story (News) BP News reports live from Galilee as Jesus teaches the crowd how to pray. 10:00 – Question 1: Pause and discuss What is prayer? - Explore the meaning of prayer as a conversation with God. 11:33 – Question 2: Pause and discuss Can you remember what each part of Jesus’ prayer was for? - Learn about adoration, petition, and confession. 15:53 – Question 3: Pause and discuss If the Lord’s Prayer is a good example of how to pray, why don’t we just use it all the time? - Discover why Jesus gave us a pattern, not a script. 17:15 – Reflection Dave and Sarah reflect on how the Lord’s Prayer helps guide our own prayers. 17:45 – Prayer Activity Create your own prayer using the three-part pattern: adoration, petition, confession. 18:43 – Outro Credits Theme song is called Happy Mistake by RKVC Other music used in this episode Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay Drop to me by LesFM Pray by Anno Domini Beats Fractal of Light by Chris Haugen Music by Oleksandr Savochka from Pixabay

    21 min
  7. Sarah and Dave read your letters!

    02/20/2023

    Sarah and Dave read your letters!

    Sarah and Dave are back to read your letters! In series 3, we invited you, our amazing Bible Podleteers, to send in some letters - and you certainly did that. Listen along as we read out some of the letters you sent in to us.We would love to keep this going as well so if you would like to send in a letter to us, you can send an email to BiblePodlets@blackburn.anglican.org or send one in the post to Bible Podlets, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE, United KingdomBible Podlets is a FREE resource from Blackburn Diocese Board of Education. For more resources visit our website https://www.bdeducation.org.uk or connect with us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackburnboardofeducation

    13 min
  8. Born to run

    11/14/2022

    Born to run

    In this episode, Sarah and Dave try to make sense of some tongue twisters and we hear about a letter that was sent to some Christians going through a very tough time, but...no-one knows who wrote it! You can read all about it from the Bible in Hebrews 12:1-3.For this series, we would love to read out some letters sent from you, our Bible Podleteers in a special episode at the end of the series. These letters could contain anything - it could be to say hello, perhaps one of your favourite things to do, maybe you want to encourage some of your fellow Podleteers with your favourite Bible passage or a testimony of something God has done for you?Whatever it is we'd love to hear from you! And, if you include your address - you may get something back!!!You can send a letter to us by email BiblePodlets@blackburn.anglican.org or by post at: Bible Podlets, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE, United KingdomBible Podlets is a FREE resource from Blackburn Diocese Board of Education. For more resources visit our website https://www.bdeducation.org.uk or connect with us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackburnboardofeducation

    23 min
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Bible Podlets is an interactive and super fun Bible study and discussion podcast for children aged 6-11 to do with adults. Each episode has fun games or activity, an engaging Bible story and deep discussion with places to pause and talk together about the topic.

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