#396: What Did a Shepherd Boy Find That Proves the Christmas Story? - Advent 1

#396: What Did a Shepherd Boy Find That Proves the Christmas Story? - Advent 1

Author: Jessica White December 3, 2025 Duration: 15:21
Isaiah 7:13-14 and 9:6-7  Welcome to our very first Christmas episode of 2025! Whether you’re a long-time listener or brand-new, we’re so glad you’re here. Today we begin Advent, a special four-week season where Christians prepare their hearts to celebrate Jesus’ birth and look forward to His promised return. We’ll explore what “Advent” means, why it’s important, and how this season invites us to slow down, reflect, and wait with hope. We’ll also hear an incredible true story from 1947—when a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of the oldest copies of the Bible ever found. Among them was the Book of Isaiah, matching what we read today almost word for word. This amazing discovery reminds us that God’s Word has been faithfully preserved for thousands of years and that we can trust His promises. Through Isaiah’s ancient prophecies, we’ll see how God foretold the coming of Jesus long before He was born—and how Advent helps us celebrate that promise fulfilled. Perfect For: Kids ages 4–12 Family listening Advent devotions Homeschool or classroom Bible time Sunday school preparation 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here. ----------------------------------------------- SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

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]

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#364: But it’s Not How I Expected it to happen- Elisha part 9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:40
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# 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
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#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…