Episode 19 - Why Did God Choose a Shepherd?

Before we jump in, a quick note:Our daughter, Mia, joins the conversation as we explore one of the most famous people in the Bible: David.And honestly, she asks some pretty good questions.In 1 Samuel 16, the prophet Samuel arrives to anoint Israel's next king.One by one, Jesse's sons are brought before him.But the future king isn't in the lineup.He's out in the fields tending sheep.That detail caught our attention.Because throughout the Bible, shepherds keep showing up in important moments.Then we get to John 10, where Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd.And suddenly, David's story feels like more than just the rise of a king.It feels like a preview.Why would God choose a shepherd to lead His people?Why does shepherd language matter so much throughout Scripture?And what happens when the Shepherd becomes King?We're not theologians. We didn't go to seminary.We're just two ordinary people from Iowa (and one curious daughter) asking questions, noticing patterns, and learning a lot along the way.This episode made us appreciate David's story in a whole new way.Come explore it with us.1 Samuel 16:11–13John 10:11