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The Chosen People
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Welcome to The Chosen People podcast, a transformative podcast experience that invites you to delve deep into the heart of the Old Testament’s timeless stories and commandments. https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up
Each episode of "The 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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David: King of Israel
Yesterday00:22:21Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummaryThe Blood of Abner
2d ago00:30:49Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummaryCivil War: Judah vs. Israel
3d ago00:31:03Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummaryDavid: King of Judah
4d ago00:21:37Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummaryDavid Mourns Saul & Jonathan
1w ago00:21:30Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummarySaul & Jonathan’s Last Battle
1w ago00:24:44Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummaryDavid Destroys Amalek
1w ago00:26:44Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummaryDavid Marches Against Israel
1w ago00:22:42Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummaryThe Witch of En-Dor
2w ago00:23:46Summary ready# 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/adchoices
SummaryDavid Befriends The Philistines
2w ago00:24:34Summary ready# 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/adchoices
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