The Sheepish Shepherd

Update: 2025-09-26

Description

Join Dave and Sarah for another fun-filled episode of Bible Podlets, the interactive Bible podcast for children and families!

In “The Sheepish Shepherd,” we dive into the story of King David and his heartfelt prayer for forgiveness in Psalm 51. With games, laughter, and honest discussion, this episode helps children and adults explore big questions about mistakes, guilt, and God’s amazing mercy.

Perfect for families, schools, and church groups, this episode includes:

A lively “Right or Wrong” game

An imaginative Bible news interview with King David

Thought-provoking discussion questions

A creative prayer activity you can do at home

Listen now and discover why even the greatest heroes sometimes get things wrong—and how God’s forgiveness is always bigger!

🎧 Perfect for family listening, Sunday schools, and children's ministry groups.🔗⁠ Don’t forget to download your free activity booklet linked here to go deeper with today’s prayer theme!⁠

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

Meet Dave and Sarah, and get ready for today’s adventure in Bible Podlets!

00:41 - Game: Right or Wrong

Play along with our “Right or Wrong” quiz—can you spot the true facts from the silly ones?

03:30 - Bible Story (News)

Tune in to “Radio Zion” for a special interview with King David, as he shares the story behind his most famous psalm and what it means to ask God for forgiveness.

08:15 - Question 1: Pause and discuss

Why did David ask God for mercy?

09:29 - Question 2: Pause and discuss

Can you remember a time when you felt guilty? What did that feel like?

11:58 - Question 3: Pause and discuss

Why was David confident that God would forgive him?

12:42 - Reflection

Dave and Sarah reflect on what we can learn from David’s story about saying sorry and trusting God’s forgiveness.

14:40 - Prayer Activity

Get creative with our downloadable Forgiveness Activity Sheet—find the link in the episode description!

15:47 - Outro

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