Samuel: Prophet, Judge, and the Bridge to the Kingdom - with Fr. Chris Reising

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, Joe Stopulus sits down with Fr. Chris Reising, pastor of St. Patrick’s in Perry, to walk through the life of Samuel in First Samuel.Together, they explore Hannah’s powerful prayer and faith, Samuel’s call in a time when the word of the Lord was rare, and his role as the final judge of Israel. The conversation highlights Samuel’s leadership, his call to repentance through fasting, and his warnings to Israel about the dangers of demanding a king.The episode also examines Israel’s transition from judges to monarchy, the anointing and early failures of King Saul, and the foreshadowing of a future king — David, a man after God’s own heart. Throughout, Fr. Chris and Joe draw practical lessons for modern men about obedience, discernment, prayer, and fidelity to God.Episode Highlights / Talking PointsHannah’s prayer and dedication of SamuelSamuel as the last judge and bridge to the kingdomHearing God’s voice when the word of the Lord was rareThe power of fasting and repentanceIsrael’s demand for a king and Samuel’s warningThe anointing of Saul and the early cracks in his reignGod’s call to seek a heart aligned with His will#GreatMenOfTheBible #Samuel #FirstSamuel #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #SalvationHistory #Faith #Discernment #CatholicMen Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.