Bedtime Bible Stories for Adults
by Heather Crespin
This podcast is dedicated to everyone who has trouble relaxing and falling asleep at night. My hope and prayer is that you will find comfort and rest while listening to these incredible stories from the Bible--some well-known and some that might be new to you.Instagram @bedtimebiblestoriesforadults YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdultsIf you have been blessed by this podcast and would like to show your support with a one-time $1 donation, please go to paypal.me/hcharltoncrespin.
Episodes
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The Mighty Miracles of Jesus
Friends, I know I say this all the time, but I'm so excited about this episode! I have been planning it ever since The Healing Power of Jesus episodes, so for THREE years! Tonight we cover some of the amazing miracles of Jesus that don't involve healing, but involve provision, creation, and His...
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The Story of Jacob (Full Episode)
Tonight's episode is another combination of multiple episodes! It includes The Twins--Jacob and Esau, The Story of Jacob and Rachel, and Jacob Returns Home. One of the things that stands out to me about Jacob is thathe lied to and betrayed his own brother and father, and then later is betrayed by...
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Revelation Part 5 - A New Heaven and a New Earth
Tonight we finish up the book of Revelation! In the last three chapters of Revelation, John sees the final defeat of evil, the judgment of all things, and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth! The darkness is gone, death is no more, and God dwells with His people. I got very emotional...
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Revelation Part 4 - The Fall of Babylon and the Return of Christ
As we continue in Revelation chapters 17 through 19, John is shown the fall of Babylon, the triumph of heaven, and the best part... the victorious return of Jesus Christ! Here we see God's perfect justice and His faithfulness to fulfill His promises. Hallelujah! How I long for that day, as I know...
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Revelation Part 3 - The Woman, the Dragon, and the Seven Angels
Well, according to the polls the majority of you felt ready to continue with Revelation! In Part 3, the focus shifts to the spiritual battle taking place behind the events of history. John sees visions of the woman, the dragon, the beasts, and the seven angels with their bowls. This is where the...
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Revelation Part 2 - The Seven Seals
Reading Revelation again has definitely shifted my focus. In part 2, we encounter the opening of the seals and the sounding of the seven trumpets by seven angels. Do you see how much God loves the number seven? As you listen, if you find yourself becoming fearful, remind yourself that God does…
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Revelation Part 1 - The Seven Churches
We have had many requests for the book of Revelation! It's such an important book--especially during these times. Revelation begins with a vision of Jesus given to the apostle John. In part one, Jesus speaks to His seven churches, asking them to remain faithful, and calling out their errors. The...
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The Story of Joseph (Full Episode)
I finally finished remastering all the Joseph episodes. This includes removing some background noise and slowing it down just a little. I had to laugh because this is such a long episode! One of my favorite stories from the Bible--such a great comeback story. God always has a plan and is always...
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The Book of Hebrews - Part 2
Part 2 of Hebrews (chapters 8 through 13), shifts from explaining who Jesus is to showing what His work means for us. These chapters highlight the new covenant. Jesus is our perfect High Priest who opened a better way to approach God, through His once-for-all sacrifice. And God's law is now…
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The Book of Hebrews - Part 1
We don't know for sure who wrote the books of Hebrews. Some suggestions include Paul, Barnabas, or Luke. Hebrews is a powerful encouragement to believers who were feeling tired and pressured in their faith. Its central message is simple but profound: Jesus is greater. Greater than angels, Moses,...
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The Story of Elijah (Full Episode)
**Warning for this episode: self-harm** I hope you enjoy the FULL episode of the story of the prophet Elijah. Israel was in a dark time. The king, Ahab, had married a foreign princess named Jezebel, and together they led the nation away from the Lord. The people began worshiping Baal—a false god....
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King Saul: From Anointed to Rejected
Tonight's episode comes after the episode called The First King of Israel. Saul is king, and he and his son Jonathan are in a constant war with the Philistines. Here we learn that obedience is far better than sacrifice. Saul's disobedience to God eventually costs him and his lineage the kingdom.…
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Salvation for All (Peter's Vision)
Happy 2026! I apologize that it's been a while. You already know the story. Health, a full December and January, etc. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family. And for those of you experience sadness during the holidays, my prayers are with you. We are grieving the passing of…
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The Healing Power of Jesus (Full Episode)
In between new episodes I am working on remastering old episodes and getting them on YouTube. Recently I had also considered combining some episodes that were split into one longer episode, and one of you suggested it, too! When I am recording the episodes, it's a lot for my fatigue and shortness...
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Joshua, The Gibeonites, and Ai
I had so much fun recording this episode! It's a new story for me which is always enjoyable. The story takes place right after the fall of Jericho (the episode titled "Rahab and the Scarlet Rope"). Joshua and the Israelites are up against Ai. (If I'm pronouncing Ai wrong, I sincerely apologize!…
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Psalms for Comfort (16, 37, 42, 63, 84, 103, and 116)
Thank you for your patience, friends! October was a lot. I was in a flare, then my husband got sick (which added to my flare), among other things. But God is good and a new episode is here! I'm praying the next one doesn't take as long. We had a special request for another relaxing, peaceful...
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Psalms for Peace (4, 23, 27, 34, 46, 62, 121, and 139)
Friends... my heart is heavy. There have been so many senseless tragedies in the last few weeks. We know as believers that the world will get worse as we get closer to the end of time. We mourn, but we don't mourn as the rest of the world does. We keep the faith. The good news is this life is not...
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The Sermon on the Mount (The Beatitudes, The Lord's Prayer, and More!)
We have had a couple of requests for The Beatitudes which are at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. This is one of Jesus' most famous sermons and I'm thrilled to share this episode. There is a lot to unpack. It includes the Lord's Prayer (I get emotional reading that!) and teachings on...
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The Story of Habakkuk
We had a recent request for the book of Habakkuk, and interestingly enough, my devotional was recently about Habakkuk, and a pastor mentioned the prophet as well. I took it as a sign. A lot of us struggle with anxiety and trust, and the book of Habakkuk encourages us to rejoice in the Lord,...
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Proverbs 1 - 4
Proverbs has been a highly requested book. It is a collection of wise sayings and teachings meant to help people live with wisdom, kindness, and respect for God. Most of the proverbs were written by King Solomon, known for his great wisdom. I won't be reading through all of the book in a row, but...
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The Letter to the Ephesians - Part 2
In Ephesians chapters 4 through 6, we read practical instructions for how believers should live in response to God's grace. Key teachings include living with unity and love, putting of the "old self," Godly relationships, and the armor of God. This includes the famous instructions for husbands…
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The Letter to the Ephesians - Part 1
Tonight we have another highly requested reading--the book of Ephesians. There will be two parts. The first part covers chapters 1 through 3. Paul is writing a letter to the early Christian believers in the city of Ephesus. Paul begins by highlighting the incredible blessings that believers have…
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The Story of Job - Part 6
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there, including "fur" moms and those longing to be moms. It is bittersweet tonight as we wrap up the amazing story of Job. God finally speaks and addresses Job and his friends. The ending will give you so much hope! Praise God that He makes all…
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The Story of Job - Part 5
I hope you had a wonderful Good Friday and a blessed Resurrection Sunday! He is risen. Praise God. I can't believe we are on part 5 of the Story of Job. We only have one more episode after this one. In this episode, we hear from someone new--Elihu. Job has stopped speaking and his friends are…
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The Story of Job - Part 4
Part 4 begins with Job speaking again, followed by a response from his friend, Bildad. After that, Job shares his final words with his friends and his final defense. I imagine he is exhausted from trying to justify himself to his friends and calling out to God. My favorite chapter of this episode...
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The Story of Job - Part 3
The book of Job is a long one, but full of raw and relatable thoughts. I've enjoyed getting a deeper look at the dialogue between Job and his friends. Job doesn't hold back! Many of you are also in your Job season like I am. Pray for wisdom, for strength, that we will learn quickly if God is…
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The Story of Job - Part 2
Well, family... we are going to read the entire book of Job! In part 2 we will hear more dialogue between Job and his friends. Job feels very alone in his suffering and his friends are only upsetting him more. How frustrating! And I know many of you have felt that exact way before. Thankfully, we...
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The Story of Job - Part 1
The book of Job is very near and dear to my heart. The past two years of my life have been the hardest and scariest years I've ever experienced. Many times I told God I couldn't handle it anymore. I can relate to much of what Job says. For that reason, I'm so thankful that the book of Job was...
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The First King of Israel
The people of Israel had God as their King, but they demanded an earthly one. The donkeys of a man named Kish went missing, and he sent his son, Saul, out to look for them. Sometimes God may send us on what may seem like a wild goose chase. But He ALWAYS has a plan. Listen to hear about the first...
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For God So Loved (feat. the Woman at the Well)
Tonight's episode will consist of beautiful words from Jesus in the book of John. I was skimming through the gospels, and John 3:16 jumped out at me. It felt right for the season. God's only begotten son, the bread of life. We are reading John 3:1-21, John 4:1-42, John 5:16-47, and John 6:22-69.…
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Sodom and Gomorrah
The story of Sodom and Gomorrah may not have a very happy ending, but it has several important lessons. I mention one during the episode introduction. Another lesson was pointed out by my pastor this week. Once you choose Jesus... don't look back. "Remember Lot's wife" is a warning in Luke 17:32....
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Galatians Part 2
We finish up Galatians with chapters 4 through 6! Paul continues encouraging the people of Galatia to rely on faith in Jesus for their salvation instead of the law of Moses. He reminds them that they are children of Abraham and heirs to God's kingdom. He also lists out the desires of sinful…
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Galatians Part 1
We have had several requests for the book of Galatians! There will be two parts to cover the entire book. Paul visited Galatia when he traveled, sharing about Jesus. Now he is writing to the church there about several topics, including circumcision and the true source of salvation--faith in the...
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The Heist of the Ark
Friends, I'm excited about this episode. It's a gripping one. You never win when you try to go against God! The Philistines learned this the hard way when they stole the Ark of the Covenant. This is also when Samuel becomes Israel's judge. We are reading 1 Samuel 4 through 7. If you have been...
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From James, With Love
The past few weeks I've been able to return to church--praise God! I've been watching from home for two years because of my health. The last sermon's main verse was from the book of James. It really caught my attention and I knew in that instant that I wanted the next episode to be the book of...
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The Twelve Plus Seven
Tonight we continue on in the books of Acts. The apostles are spreading the good news and healing the sick, but they are met with opposition. They decide to appoint seven men to assist with some other duties. Stephen is one of those men. We do not get the typical happy ending with this story. I...
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The Other Eleven
**Formerly known as The Twelve** I'm not sure why but I felt really encouraged to read the beginning of Acts about the disciples being sent out into the world to heal and preach about Jesus. Maybe it's because I've gotten so into The Chosen, which helped bring all of them to life. It's…
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The Visions of Daniel - Part 2
**Trigger warning for this episode: asthenophobia** Tonight, we finish up the book of Daniel. We read about his final vision. I'm so thankful for the prophecy that God has provided us with. Hopefully, you have enjoyed these past two episodes, even though a little more serious than usual. We are...
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The Visions of Daniel - Part 1
**Trigger warning for this episode: asthenophobia** I apologize that we don't have a good Mother's Day story tonight, but Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! We have officially hit 50 episodes, and are returning to the book of Daniel--chapters 7 through 9--covering the first…
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The Story of Esther - Part 2
Tonight, we finish up the beloved story of Queen Esther. She is putting her life on the line for her family and her people, the Jews. What will the king do? What will become of Mordecai and Haman? Listen to find out. We are reading Esther 5 through 10. **I mistakenly say Bigtha instead of...
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The Story of Esther - Part 1
If you like fairytales, then this is the true story for you! A king, a queen, and a beautiful young orphan who becomes a heroine. Together, Esther and her cousin are given a huge opportunity to save their people. God knows what He is doing, and He created us "for such a time as this." We each…
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The Passion of Jesus
We have a very special episode tonight. It's one of my favorite weekends of the year. We get to focus on and remember the incredible sacrifice that our Savior made for us. What a mixture of emotions. Intense sadness for the pain and agony he went through. It's really tough on my heart to hear…
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Nehemiah and the Great Wall - Part 2
We continue the story of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Thank you to my mother for suggesting this story! There is a big celebration. The Israelites are confessing their sins and promising to follow the Laws of Moses and of God. They are feasting and singing. But then, Nehemiah leaves,...
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Nehemiah and the Great Wall - Part 1
Nehemiah was known for his strong faith in God and his devotion to his Jewish heritage. When he heard of the damage in Jerusalem, he was very concerned about the Jewish people and the city itself. He received God's calling to oversee the rebuilding of the city walls. This story shows us the...
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King Hezekiah
Becoming king at the young age of 25, Hezekiah did what was good and right before the Lord. He was quite the opposite of his wicked father, King Ahaz. He reopened the temple and destroyed any existing idols, and he faithfully kept the commandments that the Lord gave to Moses. We are reading 2…
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The Story of Samuel
Can you imagine giving away your child to serve in the temple forever? Hannah wanted one so desperately that she was willing to make that promise to God. And thank goodness she did! The current priests were immature and disrespectful. But Samuel heard the call of God... and answered. We are…
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A World Gone Wrong
The world's first murder. Is anyone else shocked at how soon this happened? I certainly am. How much grief Adam and Eve must have felt. Although the Bible doesn't go into detail, things go downhill after that, and the world becomes so wicked that God regrets having made mankind.This is an account...
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Saul of Tarsus
In recognition of the New Year, I wanted to tell a story about new beginnings. This is the story of one of the most powerful transformations in the Bible. Saul of Tarsus was born somewhere between 5 BC and 5 AD. He walked this earth the same time as Jesus, but never met him in person, and went on...
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Daniel the Faithful (feat. the Lions' Den)
If you heard the Fiery Furnace episode, now we are reading the next three chapters of Daniel--4, 5, and 6. They are really three separate stories in one, with three separate kings. Two involve interpretation and the last one, a huge test of faith. It's incredible, the faith that Daniel had. We…
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The Healing Power of Jesus - Part 2
The long-awaited part 2 is finally here! Friends, my health kept me from being able to finish this episode earlier. Ironic, right? But God is good, and it's here. I tried to make the parts equal in length, but as you can see, I was not successful. Some of the stories in part 2 are longer. And the...
About this show
This podcast is dedicated to everyone who has trouble relaxing and falling asleep at night. My hope and prayer is that you will find comfort and rest while listening to these incredible stories from the Bible--some well-known and some that might be new to you.Instagram @bedtimebiblestoriesforadults YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdultsIf you have been blessed by this podcast and would like to show your support with a one-time $1 donation, please go to paypal.me/hcharltoncrespin.
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