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Today's story is found in the book of Genesis 11:1-9. All about the greatest tower in the world back in bible times: The tower of Babel. Jambo! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! We’re saying hello in different languages.   What language do you speak? If you’re listening to this story, you are hearing it in English. Some of you can speak other languages, like Mandarin, or Spanish, or maybe even Arabic!  Well, this story is about a group of people who could all speak only one language—but it wasn’t a...
Published 05/05/24
Published 05/05/24
What's on our bookshelf today? Let's see which one of our books Poppy has for us today.... ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Today's GIGI book of the month is "Stompy's Rainforest Adventures: A collection of stories based on the Fruits of the Spirit." Today's story is called "Stompy runs away".  Embark on a heartwarming adventure with Stompy the Little Elephant, a lovable character with big lessons to learn! Stompy lives in the...
Published 04/22/24
Today’s story is about a little seahorse that feels sad because he isn't like anyone else. He wants to be a turtle, an octopus or a Manta Ray and does not embrace who God made him to be.  Below the waters of the deep blue Sea, lived Splash, a tiny seahorse. Early one morning, Splash glanced up to the waters above. It looked so pretty with the rays of the sun splashing and creating a rainbow of light below. He loved his home, but lately he had been a little unhappy. Hidden in the...
Published 04/15/24
Today’s story is very special as it is written by 7 year old Zaira Lace. This story is about Little M the lion and how he learns that it's important to listen to your parents. Once upon a time there was a cute lion cub called Little M.  He was mischievous and cheeky but lots of fun. His name was special because he was named after his dad, Mighty, the most respected lion in the waterhole. Mighty was the king. Little looked up to his dad, but it was his mum, Inkabel, that Little M adored...
Published 04/08/24
What's on our bookshelf today? Let's see which one of our books Poppy has for us today.... ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Today's GIGI book of the month is "Mei and Ginger: the turtle dilemma." This story is based on the fruit of the spirit: Self-control. Meiling Jade Carter is excited as she embarks on a family holiday to Turtle Cove with her parents and Ginger, her fluffy fat cat. She loves animals and wants to keep every...
Published 03/18/24
Today’s story is about Peter the disciple of Jesus - when an Angel miraculously breaks him free from prison. Peter’s heart was pounding fast, faster than it ever had before. He didn’t dare sit down, in case a rat crawled over his lap again. At least, he thought it had been a rat. It was pitch black in the prison cell, and he really couldn’t tell what creatures were in here. Peter inched closer to the bars of the cell door, being careful not to rattle the chains around his ankles too much....
Published 02/05/24
Today's story is about a little boy called Lucas who gets invited to a birthday party that none of his friends wanted to go to.  Here is a sneak peek Lining up outside his classroom, Lucas was joined by some of his friends.  “Hey, did you get an invitation to Miguel’s party?” he asked his friend Casey. “Of course. The whole class got one,” said Casey. “But I’m not going!” “What? Why not?” asked Lucas. “Miguel’s weird,” said Casey.  “But we haven’t even really talked to him!” said...
Published 12/10/23
This month, we have an amazing story of a very brave woman called Harriet Tubman. She was a slave many years ago and had a sad life - however, that did not stop her from living a full life - instead she helped rescue many slaves.  Here is a sneak peek A long, long time ago, in a country called the United States of America, there lived a little girl. Her name was Harriet.   Harriet lived with her mum and dad and nine siblings. Life was very difficult for Harriet and her family. Back then,...
Published 11/12/23
This month we are looking at the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. You can read his story in the Bible in Genesis chapter 37 to chapter 50.  Here is a sneak peek... The baker’s glared at Joseph. How dare he give me this interpretation! I don’t believe it one bit; he thought. But when he remembered the interpretations were from God and not Joseph, he realised he couldn’t be angry. He sighed heavily and soon his angry eyes changed and filled with tears. We don’t know for sure,...
Published 10/30/23
This month we are looking at the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. You can read his story in the Bible in Genesis chapter 37 to chapter 50.  Here is a sneak peek... With his hands tied together with rope and his bare feet walking across the hot sand of the desert, he gave his life to God and prayed that the Lord would be with him as he entered the strange land. Upon arriving in Egypt, they sold Joseph as a slave to Potiphar, who was the captain of the pharaoh’s guards. All...
Published 10/23/23
This month we are looking at the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. You can read his story in the Bible in Genesis chapter 37 to chapter 50.  Here is a sneak peek... He finally landed sharply on his back at the bottom of the well. The impact stole his breath, and it left him winded and in pain. But there was no one there to save him. He was all alone. It took him a few moments to regather his thoughts. When he realised the sad reality of his situation, fear and despair crept...
Published 10/16/23
This month we are looking at the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. You can read his story in the Bible in Genesis chapter 37 to chapter 50.  Here is a sneak peek... Meanwhile, Joseph had almost reached the spot where his brothers sat talking, completely unaware of their murderous scheming. He smiled as he drew closer, waving to them, but suddenly shrank back in fear as he saw his brothers slowly coming towards him with menacing looks in their eyes. As he began to turn and...
Published 10/09/23
Where in the world are Poppy and Esther today? They are at The Great Barrier Reef - it's wonderful to see God's creation.  Tune in to listen to the whole story. Mei and Ginger's books: coming soon! Books will be available end of September or early October. Buy 30 days with Jesus audio devotional VISIT OUR WEBSITE VISIT OUR SHOP DOWNLOAD THE AUDIOBOOKS Special effect editing: James Wagner  music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/  Email us: [email protected] ...
Published 09/04/23
"When they finally reached the place called ‘Gihon’, Nathan the prophet helped Solomon get down from the donkey. All the people and Solomon’s friends crowded around him and Zadok the priest brought out a horn of oil. Solomon knelt down on his knees. Zadok poured the oil onto Solomon’s head and said, “Solomon, God has made you the new king of Israel.” A trumpet sounded, and all the people standing by played their instruments and sang praises to God. “God save king Solomon!” Tune in...
Published 08/07/23
Where in the world are Poppy and Esther today? They are in China visiting the great wall. Come on an adventure and find out amazing facts. Also, you will hear about another great wall that is in heaven. You can read all about the heavenly city in Revelation 21:11 & 18. Tune in to listen to the whole story. Buy 30 days with Jesus audio devotional VISIT OUR WEBSITE VISIT OUR SHOP DOWNLOAD THE AUDIOBOOKS Special effect editing: James Wagner  music...
Published 07/03/23
Naomi wandered back to the door that led to the garden and sat on one of the wooden benches Grandpa had made. Her gumboots made a noise on the tiles as she scraped them back and forth, back and forth. Then she heard a noise. Grandma! She thought. It was Grandma. But to Naomi’s disappointment, Grandma wasn’t heading her way. She was walking to the front door. As Grandma opened it, Naomi could see one of the next-door neighbours standing on the front step.  “Victor! How are you?” Naomi heard...
Published 06/04/23
Where in the world are Poppy and Esther? Can you guess the mystery country? Clue: They are helping aunty Nena at the farm - can you guess why? Tune in to listen to the whole story. Buy the night storm audiobook Visit our website:  Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira  music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/  Email us: [email protected] BUY OUR AUDIOBOOKS Write to us: GIGI KIDS PODCAST PO BOX 6505 Mt Gravatt QLD Australia 4113
Published 05/07/23
“Someone must go and destroy the followers of Jesus in Damascus,” one of the Jewish leaders said one day. “I will go,” Saul said boldly. “I will go and destroy them all.” Saul and a group of men got onto their horses and began the long journey to Damascus. Once they had found Jesus’ followers, Saul would take them to Jerusalem and punish them there. Saul and his men rode for a long time. The road to Damascus was through the desert, and they soon got tired of seeing the dry wasteland,...
Published 04/03/23
Where in the world are Poppy and Esther? Can you guess the mystery country? Clue: They are on riding camels AND they also see pyramids.  Tune in to listen to the whole story. Mei and Ginger the turtle dilemma Visit our website:  Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira  music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/  Email us: [email protected] BUY OUR AUDIOBOOKS Write to us: GIGI KIDS PODCAST PO BOX 6505 Mt Gravatt QLD Australia 4113
Published 03/06/23
In the very beginning, way, way back in time, before any people or animals or plants existed, the whole earth was empty and dark. Everything was still. But God saw our little planet. He had made a plan at the beginning of time to create this world, and now it was time for Him to begin His work. He spoke with a loud voice and said, “Let there be light”. Brightness suddenly filled the emptiness. God saw that the light was good, so He separated the darkness from the light He had created. He...
Published 02/06/23
Today is our very last episode of 2022! We will read a few chapters of our free audiobook Mary's Big New - don't forget to download it. See you in February 2023 with brand-new stories! Tune in to listen to the whole story. VISIT OUR WEBSITE MARY'S BIG NEWS AUDIOBOOK VISIT OUR SHOP DOWNLOAD THE AUDIOBOOKS Special effect editing: James Wagner  music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/  Email us: [email protected] Write to us: GIGI KIDS PODCAST PO BOX 6505 Upper Mt Gravatt ...
Published 12/19/22
"Stompy was very excited! The rainforest was looking wonderful just in time for Christmas. Day and night, Stompy couldn’t stop talking about Christmas. All she cared about was having the biggest Christmas tree, the best decorated house, all the food she could eat, and all the presents she would get. She might even get more gifts than all of her friends!" Tune in to listen to the whole story. Written by: Martha Hughes READ STORY ON THE BLOG VISIT OUR WEBSITE MARY'S BIG NEWS AUDIOBOOK ...
Published 12/05/22
Where in the world are Poppy and Esther? Can you guess the mystery country? Clue: They are cruising the Seine River! They are visiting the city of lights!  Tune in to listen to the whole story. Special effect editing: Alex Ferreira  CHECK-OUT MEI AND GINGER BOOK VISIT OUR SHOP BUY THE AUDIOBOOKS music credit: http://www.purple-planet.com/  Email us: [email protected] Write to us: GIGI KIDS PODCAST PO BOX 6505 Mt Gravatt QLD Australia 4113
Published 11/07/22
"Bethany saw everyone’s heads turn to look behind them, and she tried to peek past the people to see what was going on. As she looked, she saw the flash of the Egyptian army’s armour reflecting in the sun’s bright rays. Bethany remembered how those soldiers had whipped and beaten her parents when they lived in Egypt. Fear rose up inside her. “Moses, is this what you had in mind?” a man’s voice yelled from somewhere in the crowd. “Did you really lead us out here into the desert to die?” There...
Published 10/10/22