Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024)
Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David's reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm…
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 122: Abner Is Killed (2024)
In today's readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the sa…
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 121: Cycle of Violence (2024)
Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn't end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealo…
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 120: David Mourns Saul (2024)
Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and als…
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 119: David's Wisdom (2024)
In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David's wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also …
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2024)
Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God …
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024)
Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but …
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 116: David and Abigail (2024)
Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put t…
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 115: King Saul is Spared (2024)
Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in powe…
1 year, 10 months ago
Day 114: David Saves Keilah (2024)
Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God's will. He also point…
1 year, 11 months ago