Joaquin the Bully

From Stories with Esther & Poppy for GIGI Kids by Esther & Poppy - GIGI

November 23, 2025 · 10 min · Season 7 · Episode 110

About this episode

The episode tells a true story of a family's experience with bullying and their faith in God's protection.

Hey GIGI kids, Today we have a true story of God's wonderful protection - we know you will love it! Here's a sneak peek. Life in the little shed behind the white church wasn't easy for the family. They had escaped their home country because of the war and found safety in a quiet village. But even in this peaceful place, they still faced challenges. There was a man named Joaquín who lived nearby. He wasn't kind and often bullied the family. Every day Joaquín would yell at the family as he passed by, hurling insults and threats that made the girls tremble with fear. They even spotted him lurking in their backyard one day, though he fled before anyone could confront him. All the neighbours warned them to be careful around him. The daughters, Maria and Sofia, were particularly afraid of Joaquín. His loud voice and angry presence haunted their thoughts, and they worried about what he might do. But their parents always reassured them, reminding them of God's protection. "Stay close," their father would say, "and trust in God. He watches over us." What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode. _____________________________________________________…

People in this episode

Hosts: Esther, Poppy

Topics covered

bullying
family
faith
protection
overcoming challenges

Keywords

bully
Joaquín
family
God's protection
challenges
fear
safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GIGI KIDS STORIES

Places: Upper Mt Gravatt, Queensland, Australia