The Chosen People

# 159 - Jonathan: The Philistine Slayer - In this episode of The Chosen People, we explore 1 Samuel 14 and the story of Jonathan’s surprise attack on a Philistine outpost. As fear paralyzes Israel’s army, Jonathan’s quiet faith and decisive action reveal how God can work through even the smallest steps of trust.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 159 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go”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

#158 - Saul: The False Priest - In this episode of The Chosen People, Saul faces growing pressure as Israel trembles before the Philistine army, and in a moment of fear and impatience, he performs a sacred duty meant only for the prophet Samuel. This episode explores how Saul’s decision to take control rather than trust in God’s timing marks a turning point in his leadership—and in Israel’s future.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 158 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 27:14, "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."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

Jonathan: Son of Saul - In this episode of The Chosen People, Jonathan steps into battle with courage and faith, while his father Saul wavers under pressure, grasping for control in the face of fear. This episode explores how a leader’s choices shape not just their own legacy, but the hearts of the next generation.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 157 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth”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

# 156 - Samuel's Farewell - In this episode of The Chosen People, Samuel gives his final address to the people of Israel, reminding them of God’s faithfulness and warning them of the cost of turning away. As Saul steps into leadership, the prophet urges both king and people to walk in humility and obedience, trusting that only God can sustain the nation.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 156 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 121:8, “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”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

155 - Saul: The Conqueror - In this episode of The Chosen People, Saul rises from obscurity to lead a fierce rescue—and prove himself as king. But even in victory, questions loom: is this the beginning of God’s deliverance, or the first crack in a crown forged by human desire?Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 155 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 28:7, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps 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

# 154 - Saul: The King - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel's first king is revealed—but not with triumph or celebration, rather with trembling and hesitation. In this pivotal episode, Saul is called out of hiding to wear the crown the people demanded, raising the haunting question: what happens when God gives us what we ask for, even when it's not what we need?Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 154 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by James 4:6, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”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

# 153 - Saul: The Anointed - In this episode of The Chosen People, Saul sets out to find lost donkeys but instead stumbles into divine destiny. In this episode, the reluctant future king of Israel is anointed by Samuel, setting in motion a story of leadership, fear, and the fragile weight of being chosen. Through the ordinary, God begins something extraordinary.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 153 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 20:26, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 152 - Israel Rejects God - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel demands a king, longing to look like the nations around them—even if it means rejecting God’s reign. In this episode, Samuel pleads with the people, warning them of what’s to come, while God, in His mercy, allows their request. A powerful story of trust, rebellion, and the cost of choosing human strength over divine leadership.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 152 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 151 - The Rise of Samuel - In this episode of The Chosen People, Samuel calls Israel to lay down their idols and return to the Lord with all their hearts. Witness how true repentance leads to divine deliverance, as the God who thunders becomes the defender of His people once more.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 151 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 139:23-24, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 150 - The Revenge of the Ark - In this episode of The Chosen People, the Ark of the Covenant is captured by the Philistines, they quickly discover that God’s holiness cannot be contained or controlled. In this episode, witness how Yahweh defends His own name, topples idols, and turns judgment into a call for reverence and return.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 150 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Exodus 15:11, “Who among the gods is like you, Lord? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 149 - The Ark of the Covenant is Stolen - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel suffers a devastating defeat as the Ark of the Covenant is taken by the Philistines and Eli’s family faces tragic consequences. The story reveals the danger of treating holy things as tools for personal gain, and reminds us that God’s presence cannot be manipulated.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 149 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 55:8, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 148 - The Call of Samuel - In this episode of The Chosen People, young Samuel hears God's voice for the first time while serving in the temple under Eli. As the Lord calls him in the quiet of night, Samuel begins his journey as a prophet to Israel.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 148 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 147 - Eli's Worthless Sons - In this episode of The Chosen People, the sons of Eli defile the sacred role of priesthood, turning worship into selfish gain. But even in the darkness, a quiet servant named Samuel rises—faithful, pure, and chosen by God.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 147 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 146 - The Prayers of Hannah - In this episode of The Chosen People, we journey with Hannah as she pours out her soul to God in the silence of unanswered prayers. Her story reveals a God who not only hears, but remembers and responds with redemption that echoes through generations.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 146 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 27:14, “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 145 - Ruth & Boaz Unite - In this episode of The Chosen People, we witness a quiet act of courage at the threshing floor that leads to a moment of redemption and lasting legacy. As Ruth and Boaz step forward in faith, their union becomes part of God’s greater plan to restore what was lost and bless generations to come.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 145 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Lamentations 3:24, “The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore I will hope in him.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 144 - Ruth Meets Boaz - In this episode of The Chosen People, Ruth begins gleaning in Bethlehem’s fields to provide for Naomi and meets Boaz, a kind landowner connected to her late husband’s family. Their encounter marks the beginning of God’s provision through Ruth’s loyalty and Boaz’s generosity.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 144 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Galatians 6:9, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 143 - Ruth's Loyalty - In this episode of The Chosen People, Naomi returns to Bethlehem grieving and bitter, but Ruth’s unshakable loyalty lights the first spark of redemption. This powerful chapter reveals how God begins His greatest work in our emptiness—turning sorrow into hope.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 143 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 34:18, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 142 - Naomi's Tragedy - In this episode of The Chosen People, Naomi and Elimelech face famine, displacement, and devastating loss as they flee Bethlehem for Moab. Amid sorrow and shattered hopes, Naomi’s quiet faith becomes the anchor for a future she cannot yet see.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 142 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Peter 5:10, “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 141 - The War on Benjamin - In this episode of The Chosen People, the nation of Israel plunges into civil war, as justice unmoored from righteousness gives way to vengeance. The War of Benjamin reveals how far a people can fall when there is no king to lead them—and how even in ruin, God leaves room for repentance.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 141 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Jeremiah 17:9–10, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 140 - The Levite's Horror - In this episode of The Chosen People, we confront one of the darkest chapters in Israel’s history—a tale of betrayal, violence, and heartbreaking silence. As a nation drifts from God’s ways, the value of human life is lost, and the cry for justice echoes into eternity.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 140 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 139 - The Danites Attack - In this episode of The Chosen People, we witness a tribe’s restless search for a home turn into theft, violence, and idolatry. As ambition and compromise replace trust in God, the story challenges us to consider what happens when we trade His promises for temporary gain.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 139 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Hebrews 13:5, “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 138 - Micah & The Levite - In this episode of The Chosen People, we see how, when Israel had no king, everyone did what was right in their own eyes—and chaos followed. This episode explores how one man’s idol and one Levite’s compromise reveal the danger of self-made faith and the desperate need for true surrender.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 138 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 137 - Samson Part IV: The Burned and Blinded - In this episode of The Chosen People, Samson’s strength once shook kingdoms, but pride and desire led him to ruin, blindness, and chains. In his final moments, he finds redemption not through power, but through surrender to the God he had long forgotten.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 137 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by James 4:10, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 136 - Samson Part III: The Wielder of the Jawbone - In this episode of The Chosen People, Samson’s rage sets entire fields ablaze and turns a jawbone into a weapon of mass destruction. What begins as personal vengeance spirals into chaos—raising the question: when does justice become just another name for wrath?Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 136 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 12:21, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 135 - Samson Part II: The Lionslayer - In this episode of The Chosen People, Samson slays a lion with his bare hands but can't control the desires that rule him. As his strength grows, so does his recklessness—turning a calling from God into a path of pride, betrayal, and revenge.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 135 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 134 - Samson Part I: The Prophecy - In this episode of The Chosen People, a miraculous birth sets the stage for Samson—a man called to greatness before he ever draws breath. But in Judges 13, we begin to see that unguarded strength can become a danger not just to our enemies, but to ourselves.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 134 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 73:26, "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 133 - Jephthah: The Foolish Oathkeeper - In this episode of The Chosen People, Jephthah, a rejected son turned warrior, makes a reckless vow in desperation—one that will cost him far more than he ever imagined. In this heartbreaking story from Judges 10–12, we confront the danger of misunderstanding God’s heart, and the tragedy that follows when fear replaces faith.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 133 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 73:26, "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 132 - Abimelech: King of Trees - In this episode of The Chosen People, Abimelech, the son of Gideon, seizes power through betrayal and bloodshed, murdering his brothers to claim a crown never meant to be. In this haunting tale of thorns and ambition, Israel learns the cost of choosing a king without fruit—only fire.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 132 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 131 - Gideon Part III: The Compromised Leader - In this episode of The Chosen People, Gideon descends into pride and vengeance, punishing his own people and building a rival altar that draws Israel into idolatry. What began as a story of faith ends in compromise, revealing the subtle, destructive power of unchecked success.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 131 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 130 - Gideon Part II: The Dwindled Army - In this episode of The Chosen People, Gideon’s victory over Midian should have ended in gratitude—but instead, it sparked a descent into pride, vengeance, and idolatry. In this episode, we witness how a humble servant of God becomes a compromised leader, revealing the danger of forgetting who truly gives the victory.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 130 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 129 - Gideon Part I: The Weakling - In this episode of The Chosen People, Gideon hides from his enemies—and from his calling—when God meets him with an unexpected name: "mighty warrior." In this episode, we follow Gideon's journey from fear to obedience as he begins to realize that God's strength is made perfect in his weakness.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 129 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 128 - Deborah Part II: The Woman of Strength - In this episode of The Chosen People, Deborah leads Israel into battle alongside Barak, trusting in God's promise of victory over Sisera’s army of iron chariots. When Sisera flees, the final blow comes not from the battlefield, but from the hands of Jael—fulfilling God’s word through Deborah.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 128 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 145:18, "The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 127 - Deborah Part I: The Prophetess - In this episode of The Chosen People, Deborah, a prophetess and judge of Israel, receives a word from God and calls Barak to lead an army against Sisera, the commander of Canaan’s forces. When Barak hesitates and asks Deborah to go with him, she agrees—but tells him the honor of victory will go to a woman.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 127 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Corinthians 12:9, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 126 - Shamgar: The Unsung Hero - In this episode of The Chosen People, an army of 600 Philistines threatens Israel, and a simple farmer named Shamgar rises up with nothing but an oxgoad and unshakable faith. In this gripping tale of humble courage, God uses the ordinary to bring extraordinary deliverance. Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up  Episode 126 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Corinthians 12:9 , “The Lord said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 125 - Ehud: The Hidden Blade - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel falls into darkness under Moabite oppression, and an unlikely hero rises from the margins. In this gripping tale of stealth and sacrifice, Ehud delivers justice with a hidden blade—forever altering the course of a nation.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 125 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 40:31, “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 124 - Othniel: The Lord's Man - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel begins their conquest of Canaan, but instead of wholehearted obedience, they settle for compromise. As courage gives way to convenience, God’s people face the painful consequences of partial devotion—and a divine warning that will shape their future.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 124 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 28:7, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 123 - Conquest of Canaan - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel enters the Promised Land with fire and force, but as compromise and fear creep in, their partial obedience begins to unravel Hashem’s command. In this powerful episode, the conquest turns into a cautionary tale, as the people’s hesitation opens the door to idol worship, fractured faith, and a sobering warning from the Angel of the Lord.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 123 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 86:11, “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 122 - Be Strong and Courageous II - In this episode of The Chosen People, Joshua gathers the people of Israel one final time to renew their covenant with God, challenging them to choose whom they will serve as he prepares to step into eternity. With stirring words and a solemn ceremony at Shechem, he urges a new generation to walk in faith, warning them that true worship requires courage, commitment, and a heart fully devoted to the Lord.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 122 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 121 - The Promise Land - In this episode of The Chosen People, the Israelites finally receive their tribal inheritances as Joshua oversees the division of the Promised Land, fulfilling God’s long-awaited promise to Abraham. But as the eastern tribes return home and suspicion rises, Israel must decide whether the gift of land will unite them—or tear them apart.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 121 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 120 - The Northern Kings - In this episode of The Chosen People, the northern kings unite to crush Israel, Joshua leads his people into one of their greatest battles yet. In this episode, we explore how faith, not numbers or chariots, secures victory when God is the one who fights for you.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 120 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 16:10, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 119 - The Sun Stands Still - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel’s enemies unite against Gibeon, Joshua honors his word and rushes to their defense. In this episode, we witness the power of bold prayer and a God who responds—not only stopping armies, but even pausing the sun.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 119 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 74:16, “Yours is the day, yours also the night; you have established the heavenly lights and the sun.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 118 - Treaty of Lies - In this episode of The Chosen People, Joshua makes a peace treaty without seeking God’s counsel—only to discover he’s been deceived. In this episode, we explore the consequences of misplaced trust and the importance of seeking God’s guidance in every decision.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 118 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 10:9, “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 117 - Defeating Ai - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel is given a second chance to conquer Ai—this time, with trust and obedience. Discover how Hashem turns ruins into redemption and shows that true victory comes through grace.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 117 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Corinthians 12:9, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 116 - Achan's Greed - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel suffers a crushing defeat—because of one man’s hidden sin. Discover how disobedience, even in secret, can disrupt God’s plan—and how faithfulness restores it.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 116 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 115 - The Walls of Jericho - In this episode of The Chosen People, Joshua leads Israel to face Jericho's towering walls—not with weapons, but with obedience and faith. Discover how Hashem’s power is revealed not through might, but through trust in the absurd.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 115 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 14:15, “If you love me, keep my commands.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 110 - Be Strong and Courageous - In this episode of The Chosen People, with Moses gone, Joshua stands at the edge of the Promised Land, uncertain but called. In this powerful new beginning, God’s voice breaks through the fear with a simple command: “Be strong and courageous.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 110 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Deuteronomy.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 28:7, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 114 - The Commander of the Lord's Army - In this episode of The Chosen People, as Joshua prepares for battle, he encounters a mysterious figure with a drawn sword—revealing that God is not here to take sides, but to take command. In this gripping episode, we explore what it means to surrender our plans and stand on holy ground.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 114 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 113 - Israel's Memorial - In this episode of The Chosen People, God commands Joshua to build a memorial of twelve stones to mark the moment. These stones stand as a lasting testimony of God’s faithfulness, so future generations will remember how the Lord made a way through the waters.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 113 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 112 - Crossing the Jordan - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel stands on the edge of the Promised Land, Joshua leads the people to the flooded Jordan River with only God’s promise to guide them. When the priests step into the water carrying the Ark, the river parts—marking the beginning of a new chapter in Israel’s journey of faith.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 112 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 111 - Rahab & The Spies - In this episode of The Chosen People, two Israelite spies enter Jericho and find unexpected refuge in the home of Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute. Risking everything, she hides them from the king’s men and makes a bold plea for her family’s salvation, marking her home with a scarlet cord as a sign of faith.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 111 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 27:1, "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?"Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices