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Snuggle Up: Bedtime Bible Stories

Snuggle Up: Bedtime Bible Stories

By Wellshire Presbyterian Church

Bedtime Bible stories and meditations for children ages 3 - 10. Together we wonder at the love of God.

Hosted by: Kendal Mullins
Music by: Patrick Lee
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Love is an action

Snuggle Up: Bedtime Bible Stories May 07, 2021

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Love is an action

Love is an action

We hear a lesson from the Bible about how actions speak louder than words.

May 07, 202104:46
Instructions for Jesus's disciples

Instructions for Jesus's disciples

The Beatitudes, a word that means blessings, tells us how Jesus wants us to live. If we try and do these things, we will be blessed and happy.

Apr 23, 202105:29
Jesus is alive and shares bread with his friends

Jesus is alive and shares bread with his friends

We hear the story of Jesus meeting friends on a road. At first they do not recognize their friend Jesus.

Apr 16, 202106:58
A dark day; the day Jesus dies

A dark day; the day Jesus dies

We hear the story of the day Jesus dies.

Apr 02, 202106:14
The First Palm Sunday

The First Palm Sunday

The people shout praises and welcomed Jesus as he entered Jerusalem on a donkey.

Mar 26, 202106:51
Jesus is the Bread of Life

Jesus is the Bread of Life

Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." Jesus gives us life.

Mar 19, 202106:30
The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule

For this bonus Lenten episode we hear the story of The Golden Rule, written by Ilene Cooper.

Mar 16, 202107:36
Jesus is the Light of the World

Jesus is the Light of the World

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." We learn that if we follow Jesus, we too can be lights in the world.

Mar 12, 202105:28
Jesus is the Good Shepherd

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

We begin to learn who Jesus is by listening to the story of the Good Shepherd.

Mar 05, 202105:47
Our smiles are the same....all over the world

Our smiles are the same....all over the world

We learn today from Mem Fox's Whoever you Are.

Mar 02, 202103:58
Jesus includes a man who doesn't fit it

Jesus includes a man who doesn't fit it

Today we learn about Zacchaeus, another person Jesus met.

Feb 26, 202106:13
You are unique (and unconditionally loved)

You are unique (and unconditionally loved)

God created you to be uniquely you! And God loves you, even when you make mistakes.

In this bonus Lenten episode we read from Susan Verde's book, I AM HUMAN - A Book of Empathy.

Feb 23, 202104:46
Showing gratitude

Showing gratitude

We hear a story of a grateful man who returns to thank Jesus for showing kindness and healing him.

Also, an announcement of bonus Snuggle Up episodes released on Tuesdays during Lent.

Feb 19, 202107:10
God's generous love

God's generous love

We hear a story about a woman who met Jesus at a well. She learns from Jesus about God's generous love that flows like fresh water. 

Feb 12, 202105:40
Jesus's friends care for him

Jesus's friends care for him

We hear the story of Jesus's friends Mary and Martha, who both showed Jesus how much they loved him.

Feb 05, 202105:52
Jesus had help from God and Twelve Disciples

Jesus had help from God and Twelve Disciples

In tonight's story Jesus chooses 12 people to teach so they can tell other people about God.

Jan 29, 202105:18
I love you very much. You make me happy.

I love you very much. You make me happy.

Tonight, we hear the story of John baptizing Jesus. 

Jan 22, 202105:52
Jesus teaches the teachers.

Jesus teaches the teachers.

We hear a second and final story of Jesus when he was a child. When Jesus was twelve he taught the teachers in the temple.

Jan 15, 202105:49
Jesus is dedicated in the temple

Jesus is dedicated in the temple

Anna and Simeon are in the temple for Jesus's dedication. They get to see the One from God who will be the light for all people.

Jan 08, 202105:17
The Magi Visit Jesus

The Magi Visit Jesus

Wednesday, January 6 is the Epiphany of the Lord. Listen to the story of the magi's visit to Jesus.

Jan 05, 202105:30
Season 2, Episode 4: God has come to live with us!

Season 2, Episode 4: God has come to live with us!

Merry Christmas! 

Pastor Julia reads the story of the birth of Jesus. He's here! from the Jesus Storybook Bible written by Sally Lloyd-Jones.

Enjoy the last Snuggle Up episode of the year. We are taking vacation next week and will be back in 2021!

Dec 24, 202006:08
Advent Bonus Episode 3: Story of the Three Trees

Advent Bonus Episode 3: Story of the Three Trees

We hear Pastor Julia read a traditional folktale, the Story of the Three Trees.

Dec 22, 202007:01
Season 2, Episode 3: A prophet is born

Season 2, Episode 3: A prophet is born

We continue to prepare for the birth of Jesus on Christmas. Today we hear the story of the birth of John the Baptist. He will grow to have a very special job for God.

Dec 18, 202005:03
Season 2, Episode 2: What is God's Name?

Season 2, Episode 2: What is God's Name?

What name do you like to call God?

Dec 11, 202005:47
Advent Bonus Episode 2: Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas

Advent Bonus Episode 2: Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas

Today we read Santa's Favorite Story, Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas. By Hisako Aoki & Ivan Gantschev.

Dec 08, 202006:16
Season 2, Episode 1: Where does God live?

Season 2, Episode 1: Where does God live?

Where do you think God lives?

Dec 04, 202006:58
Advent Bonus Epidsode 1: All the Colors of Christmas

Advent Bonus Epidsode 1: All the Colors of Christmas

Listen to the beautiful book, All the Colors of Christmas by Matthew Paul Turner and use your imagination to picture all the colors of Christmas.

Dec 01, 202008:19
Episode 12: How Close is God?

Episode 12: How Close is God?

Announcement of BONUS episodes for Advent beginning Tuesday, December 1. We prepare for the birth of Jesus on Christmas.

God is very close to us at all times. When do you feel close to God?

Nov 27, 202007:15
What is God like for you?

What is God like for you?

Today we talk about what God is like. God is like a mother hen, a shepherd, a rock. Jesus called God, father.  One way to describe God is to describe Jesus.

Nov 20, 202007:02
Episode 10: What does God want?

Episode 10: What does God want?

What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) We hear from Micah about how God wants us to treat one another.

Nov 13, 202006:26
Episode 9: Making Up

Episode 9: Making Up

Esau and Jacob get over their fight and make-up - they wanted to be brothers again.

Nov 06, 202005:45
Episode 8: Have you ever felt scared?

Episode 8: Have you ever felt scared?

Jacob is given a new name to remind him God is always with him. This story reminds us God is always with us too, including when we are scared.

Oct 30, 202006:13
Episode 7: That's Not Fair!

Episode 7: That's Not Fair!

As the story of Jacob and Esau continues, we learn what big thing happened to make them so mad.

Oct 23, 202006:50
Episode 6: A rivalry begins

Episode 6: A rivalry begins

Even though things were very different when the Bible was written, the Bible still has much to teach us. Today's story is about twins and the beginning of a rivalry.

Oct 16, 202006:49
Episode 5: Circle of Love

Episode 5: Circle of Love

We can make our circle of love larger when we see Jesus in the face of others. Who can you include into your circle of love?

Oct 09, 202006:30
Episode 4: God meets you there

Episode 4: God meets you there

It is hard to leave behind what you know. But remember, God meets you in all of the new places where you find yourself.

Oct 02, 202006:32
Episode 3: The promise of a rainbow

Episode 3: The promise of a rainbow

In episode 3 we share a story that may be familiar to you - a story that ends with God's promise to keep us safe. Knowing that promise is a good way to fall asleep.

Sep 25, 202006:22
Episode 2: God's own breath

Episode 2: God's own breath

We Were All Farmers Once - we read a second story of creation together.

Sep 18, 202005:57
Episode 1: God said, "You're all beautiful!"

Episode 1: God said, "You're all beautiful!"

God made everything including you. And God said it all is beautiful.

Sep 11, 202006:37
Snuggle Up Trailer

Snuggle Up Trailer

Hosted by Kendal Mullins

Music by Patrick Lee

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Sep 08, 202000:53