Daniel — and Daniel in the lions’ den — is the Bible story Dr. Charles Stanley called his favorite

Asked:

“what's dr charles stanley favorite bible story?”

Two independent sources — In Touch Ministries and a recorded sermon clip — preserve Dr. Stanley’s own words about the story of Daniel. Both quotations and their sources are below.

“I love the story of Daniel in the Bible.”

Daniel — God blessed and guided him, and his life became a fruitful testimony for every generation.

From the Pastor’s Heart | May 2026 · intouch.org

“one of my most favorite illustrations”

Daniel in the lion's den — It was a time when he went through one of the most difficult times of his life at church and the illustration reminded him that Daniel didn't have his eyes on the lions, but on God, which made all his fears and uncertainties disappear because she got his focus right.

Focus on God, not your problems - Dr. Charles Stanley · youtu.be

A caveat on “favorite”: the available sources do not establish a uniquely ranked, singular favorite. They support Daniel as a story he loved — “I love the story of Daniel in the Bible” — and Daniel in the lions’ den as “one of my most favorite illustrations,” a story that steadied him during a severe church conflict: a picture of Daniel looking toward God rather than the lions redirected his focus and quieted his fear.

Bible story	Dr. Stanley’s words	Significance	Source
Daniel	“I love the story of Daniel in the Bible.”	God blessed and guided him, and his life became a fruitful testimony for every generation.	intouch.org
Daniel in the lion's den	“one of my most favorite illustrations”	It was a time when he went through one of the most difficult times of his life at church and the illustration reminded him that Daniel didn't have his eyes on the lions, but on God, which made all his fears and uncertainties disappear because she got his focus right.	youtu.be

Evidence: 2 rows from 2 independent hosts (In Touch Ministries article, May 2026; sermon clip on YouTube), each holding Dr. Stanley’s wording, its personal significance, title, and URL. Quotations shown in full; nothing cut.

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