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Step In - Premier’s new Bible podcast for children provides a rich resource for Christian parents
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Lisa Skinner2025-03-05T08:47:00
Teaching the Bible to children can be challenging, especially when trying to make God’s story meaningful for them. Over the past few weeks, my five-year-old son and I have set time aside before bedtime to journey through stories of the Bible together with the help of the Premier Step In podcast. This podcast invites listeners to step into biblical stories and discover what God might be saying to us through them. Every story in this series is narrated by Rev David Senior, Associate Minister at St Paul’s Howell Hill, CofE Mission Enabler, and Premier Christian Radio presenter.
The episodes feature prominent characters from both the Old and New Testaments, offering a balanced mix of male and female figures. Many of these characters will be familiar to children who regularly attend church and engage with the Bible at home. For those encountering these stories for the first time, they are filled with wonder and adventure. Five of the episodes are dedicated to the Nativity story, which you may want to reserve for the Advent season to enjoy with your children.
The episodes are not presented in a specific order, allowing your child to choose which characters they want to explore each time. I’ve found that giving my five-year-old son the freedom to decide helps him engage more actively. Since his name is Elijah, it was no surprise that he chose to start with that story.
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