March 31, 2026 | 1 Samuel 16-17

In today's reading, the Lord, displeased with Saul, sends Samuel to anoint a new king from among Jesse's sons. After the rejection of his brothers, David is revealed as God's chosen. Then the story of Goliath arrives and David emerges victorious.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe