Kids Bible Stories

Daniel 9:3 & Genesis 3:19

Today is Ash Wednesday, so today’s episode is a quick “Bible classroom” moment to help kids understand what Ash Wednesday is, what the ashes symbolize, and how it connects to Lent and our preparation for Easter.

Not all Christian denominations observe Ash Wednesday, and even within the same denomination it can vary from church to church—but we still wanted kids to understand what it is in case they hear friends or others talk about it.

In this episode, we explain:

What Ash Wednesday is.

What ashes are symbolic of.

What Lent is

Kid-friendly examples!

Family Library Bonus Activity:

If your family is part of the Kids Bible Stories Family Library, I’ve posted a fun Lent activity called a Resurrection Garden with pictures and step-by-step instructions.

➡️ Family Library / Resurrection Garden: here➡️ Browse our Easter Episodes: Go to kbspodcast.com → Podcast → search “Easter”
(You can write down your favorite episode numbers and build your own Easter playlist!)

Thanks for listening!

Mark 1:9–15

In today’s episode of Kids Bible Stories, we continue our journey through the fast-paced Gospel of Mark and watch Jesus step into His public mission.

We’ll see:

Jesus baptized in the Jordan—and why He did it even though He never sinned

God the Father speak from heaven and call Jesus His beloved Son

Jesus face temptation in the wilderness and succeed where Adam failed

Jesus begin preaching the good news: “Repent and believe the gospel!”

Along the way, we’ll talk about:

What priests did in the Old Testament and how Jesus is the better, final Priest

What “repent” really means

What the gospel is

And what Jesus means when He says to “believe”

✨ Plus: Don’t forget to grab our FREE printable Valentine’s cards in the Kids Bible Stories Family Library on Patreon!

Want to play a part in spreading God’s word to families? Check it out here. 

🎧 Perfect for ages 4–10, families, and bedtime listening.

I wanted to send you a little Valentine’s gift for your kids! 💛

I made two sets of free printable Valentine’s cards and my hope is that these are a small, beautiful way for your family to share God’s Word and His love with others this Valentine’s Day.

They’re simple to use: just print, cut, and they’re ready to go. (Tip: for sturdier cards, try printing them on cardstock instead of regular paper.)

You can download them right now when you join the Family Library as a free member on our patreon page.

I pray they bless your family and the children who receive them.

Mark 1:1–8

Before Jesus begins teaching, performing miracles, or gathering crowds, God sends someone first to prepare the way.

In this episode, kids meet John the Baptist—the “voice in the wilderness”—and travel with families to the Jordan River to hear his message and see people being baptized. Along the way, we learn what repentance means, why John said he wasn’t even worthy to untie Jesus’ sandals, and how all of this was part of God’s plan from the very beginning.

We’ll also hear a true story about the Titanic and discover why warnings aren’t meant to scare us—they’re meant to save us.

Most of all, children will be reminded that God is patient, kind, and loving. Even when people mess up or forget Him, God always welcomes His children back when they ask for forgiveness.

🎯 Big idea: God lovingly warns us because He wants to save us—and Jesus is the King who came to rescue us.

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Today we begin a brand new series through the Gospel of Mark!

Because we’re starting a new series, this episode is all about helping kids understand the book before we dive into the stories.

When we read a book of the Bible, it’s important to ask: Who wrote it? Who was it written to? And why was it written?

In this episode, we discover what a “gospel” is, why there are four Gospels, and that Mark wrote down the apostle Peter’s eyewitness stories about Jesus. We also learn that Mark’s big question is: Who is Jesus?

This episode is like laying the foundation before we start building. It prepares us for everything that’s coming next as we begin this journey.

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