Favorite Bible Books and Podcasts for Children

As a parent, one of my greatest hopes is to help my children understand the Bible and develop a strong, personal faith as they grow. To nurture this, we regularly turn to God’s Word — whether through family study at home, church gatherings, or engaging with Christian communities. Over the years, I’ve found that having a variety of Bible-based resources readily available is invaluable. From books and podcasts to television shows and music, these tools have deepened my children’s understanding, sparked meaningful conversations, and made learning about the Bible both accessible and enjoyable.

In this blog, I’m sharing some of my favorite Bible resources for kids, including engaging Bibles, storybooks, faith-filled podcasts, uplifting television shows, and inspiring music. These selections are designed to bring the Bible to life in ways that are easy for children to understand, filled with powerful messages, and effective in helping young minds connect with Biblical truths. Whether you’re guiding your child through family Bible study or encouraging them to explore Scripture on their own, these resources will make the journey both enriching and enjoyable.

In this blog post:

Favorite Bible books for kids
Favorite Bible podcasts for kids
Favorite Bible television shows for kids
Favorite Bible music for kids

Favorite Bible books for kids

Bibles and Bible story books

I love having different Bibles or Bible story books for my children to have for reading, or to reference as we work through Bible stories in our home devotionals or homeschool studies. Here are some I have loved over the years.

ESV Children’s Bible – I love for children to have their own Bibles to learn how to find books of the Bible and read Bible verses aloud.
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones – This is a beautiful Bible story book that focuses on the role of Jesus in every story in the Bible
The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New by Marty Machowski and Andy McGuire – This is a beginner Bible theology book written to help kids of all ages understand who God is and how we, as his children, relate to him.
The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung – This book connects the garden of Eden to Christ’s death on the cross with beautiful illustrations
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy – This is a Bible story book written for toddlers and preschoolers that retells Bible stories in a simple and compelling way.
The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski – This easy-to-read storybook introduces readers to captivating people, places, and events in Christian History from both the Bible’s Old and New Testaments, showing how each one ultimately points to Jesus Christ.
The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People – This chapter book condenses the Bible into 31 chapters and lets the Bible read in a continuous narrative, allowing the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel.
The Action Bible: God’s Redemptive Story – This book condenses Bible stories into easy to read comic book form, and is a fun way to let older kids engage with Bible stories.
The Adventure Bible for Early Readers – This Bible is designed in full color to make the Bible engaging for young readers with key verses highlighted and interested facts along the way.

Christian book series for kids

There are some other books that focus on Biblical truths, stories of courageous Christians in history, or books that spark important conversations with our kids.

Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey by Lithos Kids – This is an illustrated version of the classic story, Pilgrim’s Progress, that is designed to equip children to lead a life of faith.
Tales That Tell the Truth series – These are some of my favorite Bible picture books for kids.
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series – These adventure books give a new perspective on Bible stories are are easy for young children to read independently.
Courageous and Bold Bible Heroes by Shirley Raye Redmond – Each chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness to achieve amazing things for God.
Hero Tales by Dave Jackson and Neta Jackson – This book series profiles different Christian heroes and their personal stories and journeys.

Favorite Bible podcasts for kids

God’s B!g Story presents short conversations and teachings about Biblical concepts in a kid-friendly format. Episodes include prayer, Bible stories, teaching, and songs.
Kids Bible Stories showcases delightful Bible stories presented in an engaging way with voices and sound effects. Episodes conclude with an application to connect the story to their lives.
Paws & Tales shares truths from God’s Word and character traits taught through stories. The podcast is narrated by forest animals.
Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in Bible is a narrated by master naturalist, Bible teacher, and author Eryn Lynum explores how God’s wild and wonderful world is full of amazing life lessons.
Discovery Mountain is Bible-based audio adventures where characters experience mystery, overcome obstacles, and exercise their faith in God.
Tiny Theologians is a podcast that explores Biblical theology for kids. Each week, the hosts adventure through the alphabet and a corresponding attribute of God.

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Favorite Bible videos for kids

Bibleman is an animated adventure series that shares God’s Word and teaches children to rely on God at all times. The core of the series is to teach kids to use God’s Word to fight fear, despair, pride, and other issues along the way.
The Torchlighters is a series that follows heroes of faith and displays how God works through those who dedicate their lives to serving Him.
Superbook is an animated series that tells Bible stories through the adventures of two children who travel back in time to witness Biblical events. The series teaches children about the Bible and Christian values in an engaging way.
The Chosen is a historical television series that tells the story of the life of Jesus and His ministry. This study includes familiar Bible studies told from a new, refreshing perspective. Parents should consider if this show is age appropriate for their children, and may be better suited for older children or teenagers.
The Bible Project is a series of illustrated videos that show how the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. These are helpful when we are studying a particular book or topic together.

Favorite Bible music for kids

Seeds Kids Worship is Scripture-based worship music to help kids love God and worship Him. Many of the songs are direct translations of Scripture and help kids memorize Bible verses.
Steve Green’s Hide Em’ In Your Heart Bible Melodies help children memorize Scripture with Bible verses set to music.
Slugs and Bugs are Bible-based songs designed to give families a way to sing together, laugh together, and learn about the nature of God.

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Rooted Family Bible Curriculum

Rooted Family Bible Curriculum is a home Bible study material for families that explores Biblical truths. With weekly declarations like “Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” “I was created with a purpose,” and “I was made to worship,” this family-style devotional is a gentle invitation for children to draw near to the Word of God.

Rooted is more than a Bible study. It encourages discipleship for the whole family, combining Scripture with beauty subjects, Scripture memorization, prayer prompts, and family activities. To see if this study is a good fit for your family, try a free week of Rooted Family Bible Curriculum.

An Expectant Easter

An Expectant Easter is a Bible-based, Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum designed with your whole family in mind. It’s an invitation to gather your family to center your hearts on what Easter is all about. Through Bible stories, hymns, poetry, art studies, picture books, projects, baking, tea time, and nature studies, your family will spend three weeks connecting together and focusing on the newness of Spring, the sacrifice that Jesus made, and the power of His resurrection.

A Connected Christmas

A Connected Christmas is an invitation to gather your family and celebrate beauty and delight through festive carols, stories, poetry, art, baking, and handcrafts. It’s about family, it’s about Him. It’s about connecting hearts to the heart of Christmas–to the truth of Jesus coming to earth to seek and save the lost.

Light the Way Scripture Memory Set

Light the Way includes 24 weeks of daily scripture memory activities. Children can recite, write, draw, or interact with character-building scriptures as they commit them to memory. Download a free sample of Light the Way here.

What Bible resources do you and your children love? Share your favorites in the comments below.