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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- 73David & The Broken Prince# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 forget your 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.
- 74Davidic Covenant# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes, with the princes of his people.”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.
- 75Return of The Ark# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 190 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 5:4-5, “You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell. The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.”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.
- 76David Takes Jerusalem# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 have divine power to destroy strongholds.” 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.
- 77David: King of Israel# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.”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.
- 78The Blood of Abner# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 there is the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.”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.
- 79Civil War: Judah vs. Israel# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 who rose up against 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.
- 80David: King of Judah# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 stumbled are armed with strength."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.
- 81David Mourns Saul & Jonathan# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 Jonathan; very pleasant have you been to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.” 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.
- 82Saul & Jonathan’s Last Battle# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.’ But when I was silent and still, not even saying anything good, my anguish increased.”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.
- 83David Destroys Amalek# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 adversaries before 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.
- 84David Marches Against Israel# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”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.
- 85The Witch of En-Dor# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 180 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Samuel 28:7, Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.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.
- 86David Befriends The Philistines# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” 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.
- 87David and The King’s Spear# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”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.
- 88David and Abigail# 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.”Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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.
- 89David Spares Saul# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 176 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 12:17, "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone."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.
- 90David The Vigilante# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 those who are crushed in spirit.” 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.
- 91The Slaughter of Nob# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”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.
- 92David and The Outcasts# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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."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.
- 93David The Madman# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 crushed in spirit.” 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.
- 94David’s Lies# 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up 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 give them their food at the proper time”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.
- 95The Hunt for David Begins# 170 - The Hunt for David Begins - In this episode of The Chosen People, we witness the unraveling of King Saul’s rage as David flees into exile and Jonathan risks everything to protect his friend. Through covenant loyalty, prophetic power, and whispered plans in the shadows, 1 Samuel 20 reveals how sacred friendship can reflect God’s own faithfulness—even when the cost is everything.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 170 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” 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.
- 96David Escapes Saul169 - David Escapes Saul - In this episode of The Chosen People, we follow David’s narrow escape from Saul’s growing wrath in 1 Samuel 19, as jealousy turns a king into a hunter and a palace into a trap. Amid betrayal, fear, and a desperate flight through the night, we explore what it means to trust God when safety disappears and sin threatens to consume everything in its path.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 169 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 56:3, “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you”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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