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(00:02:45) Miso and Daisy’s First Christmas

On a quiet winter night, when snow softens the world and homes glow from within, a little cat experiences Christmas for the very first time… A warm, wintry bedtime story about home, family and the wonder of Christmas.🎄

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Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 
Writer: Betty Mbandu ✍️ 

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(00:03:04) Isaiah 9 - A Son Is Born
(00:05:32) Isaiah 40 - Proclaim the Good News
(00:08:17) Matthew 2 - The Star, the Wise Men and the Journey to the King
(00:13:28) Psalm 98 - A Song of Joy for the Saviour King
(00:14:53) John 1:1-18 - The Eternal Light entering the World
(00:17:41) Hebrews 2:6-18 - The Savior Who Came Near
(00:20:51) Titus 3:4-8 - The Kindness and Mercy That Appeared
(00:21:57) 1 John 4:7–11, 14–16 - God’s Love Revealed Through His Son
(00:23:25) Psalm 145:8-21 - The Everlasting Kingdom of a Gracious King

This gentle Christmas sleep story continues the Nativity through prophecy, the wise men’s journey, and reflections on the Light of Christ.

Through readings from Isaiah, Matthew, Psalms and more, we trace words of hope spoken long before that first Christmas night and follow the star-lit path that led the wise men to the newborn King. ✞

Wishing you a wonderful and blessed Christmas 🤍

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(00:01:52) The Nativity (Luke 1-2)

Settle in for a quiet, heartfelt reading of Luke 1–2; The Nativity story told in a soft, restful tone for peaceful sleep this Christmas season. 🕊︎✞

Wishing you a wonderful and blessed Merry Christmas 🤍

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(00:02:14) Beauty and the Beast

Tonight, we’re stepping into a tale as old as time… with Beauty and the Beast 🕰️🥀

An old fairytale told in a soothing, dreamy way - perfect for unwinding, resting and slipping into a peaceful night’s sleep.

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(00:03:21) The Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter
(00:11:37) The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter

Fall asleep to two Beatrix Potter stories: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.

Read softly and slowly, these tales will calm your mind and help you find rest. Curl up, close your eyes, and let these familiar, nostalgic stories carry you toward sleep.

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(00:02:49) Sir Barley the Brave

Tonight’s story takes us to an attic filled with memories, where a forgotten teddy bear - Sir Barley the Brave - waits to be found once more 🧸

Host & Narrator: Jessika Gössl 🌙 
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(00:03:27) Sleeping Beauty

Tonight, we journey into a magical fairytale... to a royal kingdom that’s fallen under a sleepy spell. This is the story of Sleeping Beauty. 🪡🏰

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(00:02:16) A Sleepy Adventure Through Space

Drift into the stars on a sleepy adventure through space - a soothing sleep story that carries you gently through the vast, shimmering expanse of the cosmos. Journey across starlit skies, past glowing constellations and through the quiet depths of the milky way. 🪐☄️

Host & Narrator: Jessika Gössl 🌙 
Writer: Grace Ford✍️ 

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(00:02:04) Cinderella

Tonight’s story is the classic fairy tale you know and love - Cinderella - read softly and slowly to help you fall asleep. ✨

This gentle reading of Cinderella brings the age-old tale to life in a calm, soothing way; perfect for quiet evenings, relaxation or a peaceful bedtime routine.

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(00:01:55) The Cat in the Tree: Part 2 - Miso Gets a New Friend

Unwind tonight with a cozy bedtime story about Miso, a once-lonely cat who’s finally found a loving home. But Miso’s quiet world is about to change with the arrival of a playful newcomer, and he must learn what it means to share love, space and family.

This gentle, heartwarming sleep story blends soft storytelling with soothing background music to help you relax, destress and drift peacefully into sleep.

✨ Perfect for:
– Falling asleep to calm narration
– Gentle bedtime stories for adults
– Cozy animal tales to relax and unwind

Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 
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(00:02:43) Anne of Green Gables

Tonight, we begin a sleepy reading from Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. In Chapter 9, we step into Anne’s world; a place of imagination, warmth and quiet wonder.

So settle in, close your eyes and let this classic tale guide you softly toward rest.

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(00:02:54) The Autumn Train Ride

Step aboard The Autumn Train Ride, a soothing sleep story accompanied by the gentle sounds of an old train on the tracks. 

As Andy journeys into autumn, the rhythm of the rails, the crisp evening air, and the gentle beauty of the season will carry you into rest.

Host & Narrator: Jessika Gössl 🌙 
Writer: Alicia Steffann✍️ 

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(00:01:30) Rainy Walk in the English Countryside

Tonight, take a slow, rainy walk through a seaside village in the English countryside. You’ll wander past stone cottages, bakeries warm with sweet smells, and mossy lanes that lead gently down to the sea.

With soft rainfall and the sound of waves woven throughout, this is a story to carry you to sleep.

Host & Narrator: Jessika Gössl 🌙 
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(00:02:25) Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Tonight, we wander into the gentle woods to visit a cottage belonging to three bears, and meet a curious girl named Goldilocks. A story of porridge, chairs, and beds that are just right… told softly to ease you into rest.

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(00:01:55) Little Red Riding Hood

Tonight, we’re stepping into the classic fairytale of Little Red Riding Hood. It's a story that has lived on through generations, one that many of us first heard long ago.

You don’t need to follow every word… just breathe, relax, drift... and let the rhythm of this tale, read three times, carry you gently into sleep. 

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(00:02:37) Escape to the Waterfall

Unwind with a gentle summer tale, as Lucy and her friend Kate wander through sunlit woods in search of a hidden waterfall.

With the sounds of birdsong and flowing water in the background, this story is designed to quiet your mind and calm your body. Soothing narration and tranquil imagery make this the perfect escape for easing stress, winding down after a long day, or drifting peacefully into sleep. 🌊

Host & Narrator: Jessika Gössl 🌙 
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Rest is a Bedtime Story podcast for adults, designed to help you drift off to sleep with calming narration and gentle music. Whether you're trying to escape daily stresses, calm your thoughts, or find a peaceful companion for the night, join popular British sleep narrator Jessika Gössl, as she reads bedtime stories that will gently guide you into a deep, restful sleep.

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(00:02:32) The Library Between Dreams, Book 3

Tonight, we return to a library just beyond waking and just before dreams; The Library Between Dreams.

This chapter is called The Book of Forgotten Things - a story of quiet hallways, glowing books and the soft presence of the Librarian who waits there, always knowing the exact moment you’ll return.

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Writer: Grace Ford✍️ 

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(00:02:22) The Library Between Dreams, Book 2

Welcome back to The Library Between Dreams; a magical place that waits just beyond the edges of sleep.

Tonight’s chapter is called The Book of Comfort. It's a story that doesn’t rush, doesn’t ask anything of you, it only offers warmth and a soothing place to rest.

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(00:02:21) Rapunzel

Tonight, we’re stepping into the classic fairytale of Rapunzel - the story of a girl hidden away in a tall tower, and the Prince that changes everything.

You don’t need to follow every word… just breathe, relax, drift... and let the rhythm of the tale carry you gently into sleep. 

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(00:02:27) The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter
(00:14:31) The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter

Fall asleep to two Beatrix Potter stories: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny and The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher.

Read softly and slowly, these tales will calm your mind and help you find rest. Curl up, close your eyes, and let these familiar, nostalgic stories carry you toward sleep.

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