Podcast Episodes

Tehillim. Psalm 62 - Mixed Messages

God is my salvation. But the world is full of injustice, violence and treachery: "God spoke one thing; I heard two!" Sometimes it is hard to discern …

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalm 61 - Under God's Wing

David calls to God from a distance - "from the ends of the earth", but he years for closeness, "under God's wing."

Even as king, he sees himself as i…

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalm ch.60 - The First Prayer for the IDF

Here we find David praying for the success of his armed forces after a particularly surprising and upsetting defeat.

His prayer is raw and bold, it i…

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalm 59 - Refuge

David is surrounded.

Wild dogs roam the streets.

But God is David's strength and refuge.

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalm 58 - Evil from the Womb

Here David speaks about corrupt figures in positions of power and authority, who pretend to speak for and implement the law, but are supporting and s…

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalm 57 - Musical Warrior

As David escapes from King Saul, he expresses his desire to sing and produce music to praise God.

Is this typical behaviour for a fugitive on the ru…

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalm 56 - Tears!

Today we speak about the power of tears

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalms 55 - The Wilderness and the City

The city contains violence and conspiracy. The wilderness is a refuge. We discuss this as a trans-biblical theme.

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalm 54 - Abandonment and Attachment

David feels utterly abandoned, betrayed, lonely.

He turns to God.

What is the nature, the texture of this type of faith? How does it manifest itself?

2 years, 1 month ago

Tehillim. Psalm 53 - Is Anybody Watching?

The evildoers says "There is no God!" If we feel that there is no comeuppance, no consequences, no judge and no law, then humans are capable of the m…

2 years, 1 month ago