#377: Growing Pains

#377: Growing Pains

Author: Jessica White June 18, 2025 Duration: 14:22
  
James 1:1–8
Has your child ever asked, "Why do hard things happen?" In this episode, we explore James 1 and the surprising truth that God can use our trials—yes, even the tough, painful ones—to help us grow stronger in our faith. We compare it to growing pains in our bodies: it may hurt, but it’s often a sign of growth!With an encouraging story about a girl training for a big bike race, we help kids understand what James means when he says to “consider it pure joy” during hard times and the "why" behind it.
 I also remind young listeners that not all pain means growth—sometimes it’s a sign we need help and they should talk to their parents about it. **PARENTS: Kids Bible Stories isn’t backed by a big studio—just me, handcrafting the stories I wish I had as a child and now create for my own. By God’s grace, we’ve had over 14 million downloads, and we rank in the Top 50 Christian podcasts in the U.S.. This is proof that His Word is reaching little hearts around the world. But I need your help. After losing all ad funding, I chose faith over commercials—trusting the families who love this podcast to keep it going. Now, God has opened a new door: translating the stories into Spanish to reach even more kids globally. But this next step depends on listener support. 🎁 How You Can Help:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don’t assume someone else will do it—we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission. ------------------------------------. Remember, I also have a Kids Bible Stories Bedtime podcast and we've just begun Kids Bible Stories Espanol! Listen wherever you get podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica White hosts Kids Bible Stories, a gentle and engaging audio experience designed for families. Imagine those classic narratives from scripture unfolding right in your living room or car, told with a warmth that captures young imaginations. Each episode uses expressive character voices, rich soundscapes, and thoughtful pacing to transform ancient texts into immediate, relatable adventures. The idea is to move beyond a simple reading, creating a space where children can truly listen and connect. This podcast fits seamlessly into daily routines, whether it's during a commute, over a meal, or as part of a quiet wind-down. The segments are crafted to be digestible for shorter attention spans, focusing on a single story or theme per installment. By presenting these tales with such care and creativity, the goal is to spark natural conversations about values, kindness, and faith in a context kids understand. It’s about making the foundational stories of Christianity accessible and meaningful for curious young minds, helping them find points of recognition between the lessons in the Bible and their own experiences at home, school, and play. Tuning in regularly offers a consistent, comforting touchpoint for spiritual exploration as a family.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 406

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Duration: 6:34
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The Wise Men; full episode Advent Day 20 A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:12
Matthew 2:1-12 This is the classic scripture about the Wise men. The kids will learn that these wise men were not who you would expect to search out Jesus. We discuss what Gentile means and realize that Jesus is not just…
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Duration: 4:53
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Advent Day 18 A: The Animals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:12
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Duration: 4:41
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Advent Day 16 A: Why Jesus Came [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:50
Hebrews 2:14-15 We hope you enjoy day 16 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
Advent Day 15 A: Heavenly Treasures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:57
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Advent Day 14 A: Sing! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:52
Psalm 95:1-7 We hope you enjoy day 14 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…
Advent Day 13 A: Special Gifts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:08
Matthew 2:11 Thank you for taking the time to teach your kids what Christmas is really about. I'm grateful to play a small part in this as you use this podcast for your family to prepare for Christmas. This episode of Ki…