Stories of a Faithful God: Deep Dive Bible Stories To Strengthen Your Faith

Stories of a Faithful God: Deep Dive Bible Stories To Strengthen Your Faith

Who can you really trust In an uncertain and chaotic world? Who can give you confidence when people's motives are mixed and their words can hide as much as they reveal? Who can you rely on to guide you through the ups and downs of life? Thankfully, the God of the Bible has proven his faithfulness across thousands of years. His words give life and light to a dark world. Discover or rediscover the kindness, greatness, love, wisdom and faithfulness of God as Dave retells the amazing stories of the Bible. Whether you've known God for a long time or you're just checking him out, you will be amazed to see what God has done in history to give people the greatest joy in the universe. To discover more, ask questions and explore episodes, check out faithfulgod.net If you have children, they may enjoy the sister podcast, Stories of a Faithful God for Kids.
48. Hope Fulfilled: A Christmas Story

48. Hope Fulfilled: A Christmas Story

Hope can seem like a fragile thing - very precious but easily broken. When the faithful God gives hope, though, it never disappoints. As Matthew opens his historical account of Jesus' life. he shows how, time and time again, God's promises in the Old Testament are fulfilled in the arrival of Jesus C...

47. From Babylon to Blessing: The Promise of a Faithful God

47. From Babylon to Blessing: The Promise of a Faithful God

Do ever feel like sin can not be overcome? As we read the beginning of Genesis, it can certainly feel like that. Even Noah and his family, the fresh hope of the world after the flood, can't escape its clutches. Things come to a head in the establishment of a great city in opposition to God - Babel. ...

46. Noah and the Faithful God: Genesis 6-9

46. Noah and the Faithful God: Genesis 6-9

How serious is sin? To many people, the idea of sin and its consequences are laughable. To God, though, they are deadly serious. As the early world became more and more evil, God was grieved that he had made humans. He would not wait any longer to bring justice on the people who'd turned against the...

45. When We Go Our Own Way: Running from the Faithful God

45. When We Go Our Own Way: Running from the Faithful God

Independence is usually seen as a good thing, but what happens when we try to be independent of the God who gave us life? In this episode focusing on Genesis 3-5, we consider how the world moved from a perfect creation to a place of pain and suffering, and the astounding hope God offers despite our ...

44. God, His Creation and His Image Bearers

44. God, His Creation and His Image Bearers

Do you want to know who you are, why you're valuable, and what your purpose is? Those questions can only be understood be understanding the God who made humans in his image. In this episode, Dave explores the wonderful account of God creating the world in Genesis 1 and 2, and the specific dignity an...

43. Preparing for Genesis: Reading God's Story Well

43. Preparing for Genesis: Reading God's Story Well

How do we understand the first few chapters of Genesis? What are the principles we should use to listen carefully to a part of the Bible that many Christians disagree on? Is the Bible really giving a starkly different account of the beginning of the world to the one generally accepted by Western cul...

42. Meeting God: The Glory of God at Mt. Sinai

42. Meeting God: The Glory of God at Mt. Sinai

Do you ever find yourself forgetting God when you're angry, or tired or content? We are often quick to forget what is not right in front of our eyes. In this episode, the Israelites see the power and majesty of their God at Mt Sinai, but are still so quick to forget him. They have a great mediator t...

41. Lessons from the Desert: Trusting a Faithful God (Exodus 15-18)

41. Lessons from the Desert: Trusting a Faithful God (Exodus 15-18)

How do you respond when things seem desperate? In this episode, we return to the book of Exodus to follow the Israelites after their escape from Exodus. You would think that, with everything they have seen from God, trusting him would be easy. When things get tough, though, there is a lot more fear ...

Join the Journey: Supporting Dave's Ministry of Faithful Stories

Join the Journey: Supporting Dave's Ministry of Faithful Stories

Andy Martin and Priscilla Colgan invite listeners to consider supporting Dave's podcasting ministry, which focuses on sharing stories of a faithful God, especially for children. They emphasize the unique and beneficial nature of Dave's podcasts, which not only delve into scripture but also present i...

40. A Better King: God's Good Plans Revealed (1 Samuel 15-17)

40. A Better King: God's Good Plans Revealed (1 Samuel 15-17)

Dave Whittingham dives into the complexities of justice and leadership in today's exploration of 1 Samuel. He highlights the Israelites' longing for a king who embodies both wisdom and strength, ultimately leading to their choice of Saul—a decision that proves fraught with consequences. As the narra...