Papa’s Bible Stories (for Kids)

Ep. 88 – David & Jonathan

1 Samuel 20:1-42. David and Jonathan both realize that Saul will never change. David suspects that Saul still wants him dead, but Jonathan is convinced his father has ch

Ep. 87 - David a Fugitive

Episode 87 – David a Fugitive 1 Samuel 19:1-24. Saul takes the gloves off. Saul stops hiding his jealousy and openly tries to kill David. But through Jonathan, Michal,

Ep. 86 - Saul Turns Against David

1 Samuel 18:1-30. Saul quickly comes to resent his new champion.   After defeating Goliath, David becomes a hero in Israel—but his success sparks jealousy in King Saul’s

Ep. 85 - David & Goliath (Part 2)

1 Samuel 17:12-58. Goliath meets an unlikely challenger.   David arrives at the Israelite camp expecting a battle, but instead finds God’s people frozen in fear before t

Ep. 84 - David & Goliath (Part 1)

1 Samuel 16:16 – 17:11. David enters Saul’s court, and Goliath challenges Israel.   David, a young shepherd anointed to be king, is unexpectedly brought into King Saul’s

Ep. 83 - David Anointed King

1 Samuel 16:1-13. Israel’s next king is an unlikely pick. Samuel is heartbroken after Saul is rejected as king—but God has already chosen a new leader. In Bethlehem, the

Ep. 82 - Saul Rejected

1 Samuel 14:47 – 15:35. Saul finally admits his mistakes…but it’s too little too late. King Saul wins a great battle—but loses something far more important when he choos

Ep. 81 - Jonathan Defeats the Philistines (Part 2)

1 Samuel 14:20 – 14:46. Saul almost kills Jonathan.   When God brings a big victory through Jonathan’s faith, King Saul turns it into a mess with a selfish oath that lea

Ep. 80 - Jonathan Defeats the Philistines (Part 1)

1 Samuel 13:16 – 14:20. Jonathan attacks the Philistines…again!   When King Saul is surrounded by a massive Philistine army and his own soldiers are running away, fear a

Ep. 79 - Saul Panics

1 Samuel 13:1-15. King Saul challenges Israel’s biggest enemy…the Philistines.   King Saul’s first big test against the Philistines reveals a dangerous crack in his char

Ep. 78 - Saul Fights the Ammonites

1 Samuel 11:1 – 12:25. The Ammonites attack Israel. Saul, the brand-new and very unsure king of Israel, faces his first big test when the Ammonites threaten to poke out

Ep. 77 - Saul Made King

1 Samuel 9:1 - 10:27. Saul becomes Israel’s first king.   A tall, shy farmer named Saul goes looking for lost donkeys, and he unexpectedly ends up chosen by God to becom

Ep. 76 - Israel Demands a King

1 Samuel 8:1-22. Israel chooses safety over freedom. After years of peace and prosperity under Samuel’s leadership, Israel faced a crossroads. When fear of their enemies

Ep. 75 - Samuel Judges Israel

1 Samuel 6:20-7:17. Israel finally turns back to God.   After 60 years of worshipping false gods, Israel finally turns back to the Lord under Samuel’s leadership. But ju

Ep. 74 - The Philistines Steal the Ark (Part 2)

1 Samuel 5:1-7:2. The Philistines quickly regret their victory.   Website: https://www.papasbiblestories.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papasbiblestories/   In

Ep. 73 - The Philistines Steal the Ark (Part 1)

1 Samuel 4:1-18. The corruption in the tabernacle comes to fruition. Website: https://www.papasbiblestories.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papasbiblestories/  

Ep. 72 - Samuel's First Prophecy

1 Samuel 2:12 – 3:21. Corruption seethes in the tabernacle.   Website: https://www.papasbiblestories.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papasbiblestories/   Instag

Ep. 71 - Samuel is Born

1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:21. The miraculous birth of a new judge and prophet.   Website: https://www.papasbiblestories.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papasbiblestories

Ep. 70 - Ruth (Part 3)

Ruth 3-4. Naomi gets a kinsmen redeemer for Ruth.   Website: https://www.papasbiblestories.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papasbiblestories/   Instagram: https

Ep. 69 - Ruth (Part 2)

Ruth 2-4. Ruth and Naomi try to survive back in Israel.   Website: https://www.papasbiblestories.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papasbiblestories/   Instagram: