The Chosen People
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Chosen People" is a journey through the Old Testament, narrated with passion and insight. We'll explore the rich narratives, from the Creation to the giving of the rise of King David and the prophecies of a Messiah to come. Our captivating storytelling will be complete with contemplative and insightful explorations into what it means to struggle with our faith and press on in our journey through life. Here, we'll delve into the complexities and wisdom of God’s commandments, uncovering their relevance and power in our modern lives.
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- 49Rehoboam v. Jeroboam# 216 - Israel Divided - In this episode of The Chosen People, Fear split the kingdom—and two kings rose where one should have been. In this episode, discover how insecurity, pride, and misplaced trust led Israel into idolatry and division, and why only surrender to God can make a nation whole again.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 216 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 12:20, Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 50Israel Divided# 215 - Israel Divided - In this episode of The Chosen People, Solomon’s wisdom built a golden kingdom, but his heart’s drift toward idols set the stage for its collapse. In this episode, witness the slow unraveling of Israel’s greatest king and the sobering truth that blessings without faithfulness will not stand.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 215 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Micah 6:8, He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 51Solomon’s Downfall# 214 - Solomon’s Downfall - In this episode of The Chosen People, once the wisest and most blessed of kings, Solomon’s heart drifts toward idols, and the God who crowned him now speaks judgment. In this episode, we witness the slow unraveling of a kingdom and the sobering truth that wisdom without worship will not stand.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 214 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Corinthians 4:5, “He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 52Solomon's Favor# 213 - Solomon's Favor - In this episode of The Chosen People, At the height of Solomon’s fame, the Queen of Sheba arrives with questions that test more than his wisdom—they expose the cracks in his heart. In this episode, we witness a prophecy of division, a king’s drift from righteousness, and the beginning of a kingdom’s unraveling.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 213 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 5:21, "Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 53Solomon’s Fractures# 212 - Solomon’s Fractures - In this episode of The Chosen People, At the height of his reign, Solomon had peace, power, and the glory of the Temple—but God’s warning revealed cracks beneath the gold. In this episode, we uncover how quiet compromise can erode even the strongest kingdom, and what it means to guard your heart in seasons of success.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 212 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Habakkuk 1:13, “Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; You cannot tolerate wrongdoing.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 54The Temple Part 2# 211 - The Temple Part 2 - In this episode of The Chosen People, Solomon’s Temple stood in gold and glory, yet the God it honored could never be contained by walls. In this episode, we step into the moment when God’s presence filled the Temple—and discover what it means for Him to dwell in us today.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 211 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Acts 7:48, “The Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 55The Temple Part 1# 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?Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 build for me? says the Lord.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 56Solomon’s Wisdom# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 57Solomon’s Rise# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 wise and knowledge to the discerning.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 58Solomon’s Retribution# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees…”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 59The Death of David# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 60King Solomon# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 61David's Fragile Kingdom# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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? Forgive my hidden faults.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 62The Rebellion of Sheba# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 mouth preserves his life; the one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 63The Return of King David# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself…”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 64Absalom's Demise# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 cords of deceit, and wickedness as with cart ropes.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 65Absalom’s Attack# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 66David & Absalom’s Struggle# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 67Absalom’s Revenge# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 judge the children of man uprightly?"Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 68The Tragedy of Tamar# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 grief, to repay it by Your hand. The helpless commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 69David’s Curse# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 the children of men."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 70David & Bathsheba Part II# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 71David & Bathsheba Part I# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 72David’s Battle of Honor# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me!”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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