{"podcast":{"title":"Stories with Esther & Poppy for GIGI Kids","slug":"stories-with-esther-poppy-for-gigi-kids-607324","podcast_index_feed_id":607324,"rss_url":"https://gigigirlstories.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.gigistorylibrary.com.au/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/9/9/d/e99d3234fc51af8bd959afa2a1bf1c87/NEW_PODCAST_LOGO.jpg","author":"5 Sisters Ministry - GIGI","episode_count":127,"summary":"🎧 Welcome to Stories with Esther & Poppy for GIGI Kids - the go-to podcast for amazing Bible and Christian stories for kids! Are your kids in the backseat, sighing, \"I'm bored!\" for the hundredth time? You want to keep them entertained, but handing over your phone for another round of noisy games doesn't feel right. You're longing for something that will not only capture their imagination but help them grow in faith, too. Well.. You've found it! This Podcast is bursting with incredible Bible adventures, true Christian stories, inspiring missionary tales, Bible verses, fun activities, and special moments from Poppy's Glitter Box! It's a world of stories that helps children learn more about Jesus in the most wonderful way. Imagine this: peaceful car rides while your kids listen wide-eyed and curious, soaking in stories that teach kindness, courage, and God's love. But that's not all! These stories are perfect for family worship, quiet time, or cosy bedtime moments. And here's the extra sparkle — every story is brought to life with sound effects and voices that make each scene jump right out of your speakers! Esther & Poppy believe children should meet God in a way that fills their h…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T12:19:24.740952+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stories-with-esther-poppy-for-gigi-kids-607324"},"episode":{"title":"The Case of the Missing Manger","slug":"the-case-of-the-missing-manger","published_at":"2025-12-16T08:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stories-with-esther-poppy-for-gigi-kids-607324/the-case-of-the-missing-manger","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stories-with-esther-poppy-for-gigi-kids-607324","url":"https://gigigirlstories.libsyn.com/the-case-of-the-missing-manger","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gigigirlstories/THE_CASE_OF_THE_MISSING_MANGER.mp3?dest-id=697317","summary":"Hey GIGI kids, Today we have a great story for you called \"The Case of the Missing Manger.\" A story reminding us that Christmas is about Jesus and not the material things. Here's a sneak peek.... Sunnyhill Primary was buzzing with excitement. The scent of crayons, pine decorations, and fresh photocopy paper filled the Year 2 classroom. It was one week before Christmas, and that meant only one thing: The Christmas Assembly was nearly here! \"Alright, everyone,\" said Mrs Lane, clapping her hands. \"Time to unpack the nativity props!\" Cheers filled the air. Rosie bounced on her toes. \"I hope the angel wings are back!\" Elijah grinned. \"I just hope the shepherd costumes don't itch this year.\" Hannah, holding her script, smiled proudly. \"Well, I'm Mary. So I get to rock the baby Jesus!\" Mrs Lane gently opened a large storage box and carefully unwrapped a small, hand-carved wooden manger. Nestled inside was a cloth-wrapped baby Jesus figure with painted eyes and a peaceful smile. \"This,\" she said, holding it up, \"is the most important part of our nativity.\" The class grew quiet. Even Luca stopped fidgeting. Mrs Lane placed the manger gently on a small table at the front of the classroom. Around it, they arranged tiny cardboard animals, some straw, and wooden figures of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. \"We decorate, we sing, we wear costumes,\" said Mrs Lane, \"but remember—Jesus is the reason for Christmas. Not lights or lollies or tinsel—Jesus.\" Rosie felt a warm, special feeling in her chest. She looked at the tiny baby and whispered, \"You're the whole reason we're doing this.\" The children spent the rest of the afternoon rehearsing. Hannah practiced rocking a pretend baby, Elijah worked on his shepherd lines, and Rosie read her narration into the microphone. But as the sun dip…","meta_description":"Hey GIGI kids, Today we have a great story for you called \"The Case of the Missing Manger.\" A story reminding us that Christmas is about Jesus and not the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1304,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/stories-with-esther-poppy-for-gigi-kids-607324/episodes/the-case-of-the-missing-manger/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stories-with-esther-poppy-for-gigi-kids-607324/the-case-of-the-missing-manger.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}