#388: You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,

#388: You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,

Author: Jessica White October 1, 2025 Duration: 16:05
Genesis 37-50, Romans 12:9,  Isaiah 5:20m Proverbs 2:14-15, Proverbs 8:13, Matthew 5:44, Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Corinthians 4:7–9,  John 16:33 In today’s special episode, we talk about evil in our world but keep details age-appropriate and I point them to what God’s Word says about it. My children have been asking really good questions about this due to events and I thought we should address it. Using the story of Joseph, the cross of Jesus, and even a recent story, we discover four big truths: God can use what was meant for evil for good. We must hate what is evil and cling to what is good. We are called to love our enemies and fight with prayer, truth, and love. We have real hope because of Jesus. This episode may feel a little different than our usual storytelling, but I believe it will help children think biblically when they have questions about hard things. My hope is that today’s episode gives you a strong starting place and sparks meaningful conversations with your children. Link to the full article in Christianity Today about Yassir  https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/enemy-jesus-love-muslim-christian-conversion-sudan/ There is a free parent letter that goes along with this episode. It’s designed to encourage you and offer a few practical tips as well. This episode does not include the regular Patreon activity pages, since it was created in response to recent events and outside of my usual schedule. I simply didn’t have time to prepare them—but I still wanted to make sure you had this special episode and the accompanying letter. Get the letter here.

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.
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#365: The Greedy Grab  -Elisha part 10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:17
2 Kings 5:19-27 & 1 Timothy 6:10 Today, we continue our Elisha series with a story full of surprises, sneaky plans, and an important lesson! Last time, we saw how God healed Naaman’s skin, and he was so thankful that he…
#364: But it’s Not How I Expected it to happen- Elisha part 9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:40
2 Kings 5: 8-15 In today’s episode, we continue our Elisha series with the story of Naaman, the mighty army commander who had a big problem—he had leprosy! He expected a grand, powerful miracle when he went to Elisha for…
# 362: Bad Stew - Elisha Part 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:53
2 Kings 4:38-41 We continue our Elisha series as we dive into the scripture about the “Bad Stew.” During a famine in Gilgal, Elisha shows how God can take even the scariest situations and turn them into miracles. When po…
# 361: Elisha and the Boy Who Sneezed Back to Life - Elisha part 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:58
2 Kings 4:18-37 & John 9:1-3 In today’s episode, we continue our exciting Elisha series with the incredible story of how God used Elisha to bring a boy back to life! We’ll pick up where we left off: the boy grew up stron…
360: Don't get my Hopes up -  Elisha  part 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:50
2 Kings 4: 8-37, Romans 5: 3-5, & Romans 15:13 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the incredible story of the prophet Elisha. We visit a town called Shunem, where Elisha meets a kind and wealthy woman. D…
#359:  From Nothing to Plenty: God’s Blessing of Oil- Elisha part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:14
2 Kings 4: 1-7 In today’s episode, we continue our series on Elisha with a story about a widow, her two sons, and how God miraculously provided for them when they had nothing left. We’ll learn about the importance of tru…
#358:  How Do  You Know Me? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:04
John 1:43-51 Today we hear Jesus gather more followers; Phillip and Nathanael. Nathanael doubts that the the savior could come from the town of Nazareth. We hear Jesus' response to this and from it learn that Jesus knows…
#357: The Wise Men [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
Matthew 2:1-12 Today’s story takes us to a little town called Bethlehem, where the wise men—also called Magi—follow a bright star to find Jesus. What did they bring Him? Why was King Herod so upset? And what does this st…
#356: Oh  Little Town of Bethlehem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:26
Micah 5:2, John 3:16-18, & Luke 2:1-7 Today we learn what a prophet is when we introduce Micah. We discuss how Micah specifically told where Jesus would be born and we follow the journey God put Mary and Joseph on to get…