The Chosen People

# 210 - The Temple Part 1 - In this episode of The Chosen People, we step into a moment where glory takes shape in stone, gold, and cedar. As Solomon builds a house for the Lord, we’re invited to ask: what kind of dwelling can truly hold the presence of God?
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Episode 210 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Acts 7:49, “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you...

# 209 - Solomon's Wisdom – In this episode of The Chosen People, the young king asks not for power or wealth, but for a heart that hears. His request for wisdom reshapes a kingdom—and reveals what true leadership looks like.
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Episode 209 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Job 28:28, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.”
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# 208 - Solomon’s Rise - In this episode of The Chosen People, Solomon’s throne may be secure, but peace doesn’t come without pruning. In this episode, the young king confronts betrayal, delivers justice, and begins to shape a kingdom that will rise—not through war, but through wisdom.
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Episode 208 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Daniel 2:21, “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wis...

# 207 - Solomon’s Retribution - In this episode of The Chosen People, In the shadow of King David’s death, Solomon faces his first test—not on a battlefield, but in the quiet threat of a brother’s request. This episode unpacks the thin line between peace and power plays in 1 Kings 2 and 1 Chronicles 29, where justice demands clarity, not sentiment.
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Episode 207 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 10:1, “Woe to those who make unjust law...

# 206 - The Death of David - In this episode of The Chosen People, As David nears his final breath, the poet-king turns soldier once more—passing on his crown, his regrets, and his unfinished justice. In 1 Kings 2 and 1 Chronicles 29, Solomon inherits more than a throne; he inherits a kingdom shaped by triumph, trauma, and the trembling hope of something greater.
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Episode 206 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 141:3, "Set a guard over my mo...

# 205 - King Solomon - In this episode of The Chosen People, As David’s strength fades, a quiet power struggle erupts behind palace walls—ambition, betrayal, and prophecy collide in the race for Israel’s crown. In this tender and tense episode from 1 Kings 1 and 1 Chronicles 29, we witness a kingdom handed over not through conquest, but through humility, faith, and one final act of obedience.
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Episode 205 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 25:6, "Do not...

# 204 - David's Fragile Kingdom - In this episode of The Chosen People, Near the end of his life, David faces giants, pride, and the haunting consequences of a decision to count his strength instead of trust God's. But in the ashes of judgment, we see something holy—a king’s repentance, a stopped sword, and the birth of sacred ground.
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Episode 204 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 19:12, “Who can discern his errors? Forgiv...

# 203 - The Rebellion of Sheba - In this episode of The Chosen People, As the dust of Absalom’s rebellion settles, a new traitor named Sheba rises to fracture the fragile kingdom once more. But in 2 Samuel 20, the chaos is quieted—not by a warrior’s blade, but by the wisdom of an unnamed woman whose voice saves an entire city.
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Episode 203 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 13:3, “The one who guards his mout...

# 202 - The Return of King David - In this episode of The Chosen People, David wins the battle but loses the son he begged to spare, and the cry of his heartbreak echoes louder than any trumpet of triumph. As the crown is restored, we witness a king who grieves, rises, and returns—not with vengeance, but with mercy.
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Episode 202 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 131:1–2, “My heart is not proud, Lord, my eye...

# 201 - Absalom's Demise - In this episode of The Chosen People, As rebellion boils over, King David’s son Absalom rides toward ruin, tangled in pride, betrayal, and the forest that swallows his fate. In this gripping chapter of 2 Samuel 17–18, justice crashes into heartbreak, and mercy hangs in the balance between a father's love and a warrior's spear.
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Episode 201 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 5:18, “Woe to those who draw sin along with c...

# 200 - Absalom’s Attack - In this episode of The Chosen People, Absalom launches a quiet coup—built not with swords, but with charm, whispers, and betrayal from within. As David flees barefoot into exile, the crown slips from his head but not his heart, revealing a different kind of kingship: one shaped by surrender, not survival.
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Episode 200 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 3:30, "He must increase, but I must decrease."
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# 199 - David & Absalom’s Struggle - In this episode of The Chosen People, Absalom returns from exile, but David’s silence says more than words ever could. In this episode from 2 Samuel 14, we witness a kingdom cracking under unspoken wounds, where pride, grief, and longing collide behind palace walls.
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Episode 199 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Micah 7:19, “He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou w...

# 198 - Absalom's Revenge - In this episode of The Chosen People, in the wake of Tamar’s unanswered cries, Absalom breaks the silence with blood. This gripping episode from 2 Samuel 13:23–39 confronts the cost of delayed justice, the danger of silence, and the fury of a son who waited too long for his father to act.
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Episode 198 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 58:1, "Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you...

# 197 - The Tragedy of Tamar - In this episode of The Chosen People, when power corrupts and justice stays silent, Tamar is left to bear the shame of a crime she didn’t choose. This episode from 2 Samuel 13 tells a devastating story of betrayal, grief, and the sacred duty to remember what others would rather forget.
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Episode 197 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 10:14, "You have seen it, for You observe trouble and gr...

# 196 - David’s Curse - In this episode of The Chosen People, after David’s betrayal comes the reckoning—God sends the prophet Nathan, not with wrath, but with a story that cuts to the core. In this powerful episode drawn from 2 Samuel 12 and Psalm 51, we witness a king break, a child die, and repentance rise from the dust.
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Episode 196 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Lamentations 3:33, "He does not afflict willingly or grieve...

# 195 - David & Bathsheba Part 2 - In this episode of The Chosen People, David’s sin deepens as betrayal turns to bloodshed in 2 Samuel 11. In this sobering episode, we witness a king's calculated cover-up and the quiet, haunting faithfulness of the man he chooses to destroy.
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Episode 195 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 90:8, “You have placed our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.”
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# 194 - David & Bathsheba Part 1 - In this episode of The Chosen People, When desire eclipses duty, even a king can fall. This episode traces David’s quiet, devastating descent in 2 Samuel 11—where unchecked longing leads to betrayal, sin, and the first steps toward ruin.
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Episode 194 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 19:13, “Keep your servant from willful sins; may they never rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.”
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# 193 - David’s Battle of Honor - In this episode of The Chosen People, King David’s gesture of kindness is met with cruel humiliation, he must decide how to defend his people’s dignity. This episode tells the story of a war ignited by insult—where honor, shame, and fierce loyalty collide on the battlefield.
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Episode 193 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 50:8, “He who vindicates me is near; who then will bring char...

# 192 - David & The Broken Prince - In this episode of The Chosen People, King David remembers his covenant with Jonathan, he seeks out Jonathan’s forgotten, crippled son to show him unexpected mercy. This episode tells the tender story of Mephibosheth—a broken prince lifted from obscurity to eat at the king’s table as family.
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Episode 192 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 119:83, “Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not...

# 191 - Davidic Covenant - In this episode of The Chosen People, David dreams of building a temple for God, but instead receives an eternal promise that his house and kingdom will endure forever. Join us as we explore 2 Samuel 7 and 1 Chronicles 17, where God’s covenant transforms human plans into divine destiny, laying the foundation for a kingdom without end.
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Episode 191 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 113:7–8, “He raises the poor from the dust a...

# 190 - Return of the Ark - In this episode of The Chosen People, David sets out to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, but joy turns to tragedy when worship without reverence proves deadly. Join us as he learns the hard lesson that God’s presence can’t be carried on our terms—and finds the courage to return with humility, obedience, and true worship.
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Episode 190 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psa...

# 189 - David Takes Jerusalem - In this episode of The Chosen People, David faces the fortress that mocked generations before him, proving true kings don’t storm walls but humble themselves to find hidden ways in. Join us as he claims Jerusalem not with spectacle, but with courage, faith, and the promise of redemption.
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Episode 189 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Corinthians 10:4, “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but...

# 188 - David: King of Israel - In this episode of The Chosen People, as the last obstacle to the throne falls in blood, David faces the test of power with fierce integrity. Join us as he rejects the crown won by treachery and accepts the burden of true kingship with humility and justice.
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Episode 188 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 5:20, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put da...

# 187 - The Blood of Abner - In this episode of The Chosen People, as fragile truces crumble, Joab’s thirst for vengeance shatters Israel’s hope for peace. Join us as we witness betrayal, grief, and the high cost of justice when mercy is silenced by the sword.
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Episode 187 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Genesis 49:24, “His hands are firm like rods of bronze; from the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, from t...

# 186 - Civil War: Judah vs. Israel - In this episode of The Chosen People, as David rules in Hebron, Israel fractures in two, with brother rising against brother in a brutal civil war. Join us for a sobering look at ambition, loyalty, and the heartbreaking cost of a kingdom divided.
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Episode 186 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Samuel 22:40, “You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued under me those wh...

# 185 - David: King of Judah - In this episode of The Chosen People, David leaves exile behind to answer God’s quiet call and take the crown in Hebron—not by conquest, but by consent. Join us as we explore how true kingship begins with humility, obedience, and the courage to wait for God’s timing.
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Episode 185 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Samuel 2:4, "The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who st...

# 184 - David Mourns Saul & Jonathan - In this episode of The Chosen People, when news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths reaches Ziklag, David doesn’t seize the crown—he tears his robes and weeps. Join us for a powerful reflection on grief, loyalty, and what it means to wait for God’s timing even when power is within reach.
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Episode 184 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Samuel 1:26, “I am distressed for you, my brother...

# 183 - Saul & Jonathan’s Last Battle - In this episode of The Chosen People, In Israel’s darkest hour, Saul and Jonathan face their final stand on Mount Gilboa—a battle of swords, silence, and the cost of pride. Join us in 1 Samuel 31 for a haunting story of loyalty, loss, and the question of what it means to fall with honor.
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Episode 183 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 39:1–2, “I said, ‘I will watch my way...

# 182 - A Hero is Forged - In this episode of The Chosen People, David rises to reclaim his people from the Amalekites in a story of rescue, repentance, and restored purpose. Walk with him in 1 Samuel 30 as he learns that true kingship is not vengeance, but covenant faithfulness and mercy that heals what was lost.
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Episode 182 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Samuel 22:40, "You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my...

# 181 - David's Treachery - In this episode of The Chosen People, David faces the crushing consequences of compromise as his deceptions catch up with him, forcing him to march alongside Philistines toward battle against his own people. When Ziklag burns and everything he built collapses, David is left broken—but in the ashes, the first sparks of redemption begin to flicker.
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Episode 181 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 11:3, “The integrity of the upri...

# 180 - The Witch of Endor - In this episode of The Chosen People, King Saul—abandoned by prophecy, priests, and dreams—turns to a forbidden medium in a desperate attempt to summon the dead prophet Samuel. As silence from Heaven becomes unbearable, Saul crosses a spiritual boundary that cannot be undone, reminding us that when we no longer wait for God’s voice, we risk hearing something else instead.
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Episode 180 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is ins...

# 179 - David Befriends The Philistines - In this episode of The Chosen People, David flees Israel and strikes an uneasy alliance with the Philistines—finding refuge in enemy territory while secretly defending his people. As David walks a dangerous line between survival and deception, we’re invited to wrestle with what faith looks like when the only safe path forward feels morally gray.
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Episode 179 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 18:10, “The name of the...

# 178 - David & The King's Spear - In this episode of The Chosen People, David once again spares King Saul’s life—this time stealing his spear and water jug instead of striking him down. As the wilderness of Ziph becomes a battleground for the soul, we explore what it means to trust God’s justice when vengeance feels justified and power is within reach.
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Episode 178 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 12:17, “Do not repa...

# 177 - David & Abigail - In this episode of The Chosen People,
Episode 177 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 145:8, “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”
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# 176 - David Spares Saul - In this episode of The Chosen People, David comes face to face with the man hunting him—armed with the chance to kill, but choosing mercy instead. As the cave becomes a crucible of restraint, we witness how true strength lies not in revenge, but in trusting God’s justice and becoming the kind of king who leads with grace.
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Episode 176 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 12:17, "Do n...

# 175 - David The Vigilante - In this episode of The Chosen People, David risks everything to rescue a city abandoned by Saul—only to face betrayal by those he just saved. In the wilderness of Ziph, we see a leader refined not by power, but by restraint, trust, and the quiet courage to follow God's timing.
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Episode 175 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves thos...

# 174 - The Slaughter of Nob - In this episode of The Chosen People, King Saul’s fear turns to fury as he unleashes a brutal massacre against the innocent priests of Nob. Through heartbreak and horror, we explore how power corrupted by fear can devastate lives—and how even in the darkest moments, God’s justice and mercy still whisper through the silence.
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Episode 174 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 34:18, “The LORD is near...

# 173 - David & The Outcasts - In this episode of The Chosen People, David finds refuge in a cave—but he’s not alone for long. As the broken and outcast gather around him, we witness how God begins building a kingdom not through power, but through pain, purpose, and unexpected grace in the wilderness.
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Episode 173 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
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# 172 - David The Madman - In this episode of The Chosen People, David flees to enemy territory and escapes death by pretending to lose his mind. As fear and faith collide in 1 Samuel 21:11–15, we explore how God’s presence can remain—quiet but steady—even when survival forces us into the most desperate disguises.
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Episode 172 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushe...

# 171 - David's Lies in Nob - In this episode of The Chosen People, David seeks refuge in the house of God—but hunger and fear push him to deception. As he takes holy bread and reclaims Goliath’s sword, we’re invited into a powerful reflection on what we reach for when survival threatens to eclipse our faith.
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Episode 171 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 145:15, “The eyes of all look to You, and You...