Best Jeff McNair Podcasts (2025)

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Does the Bible Endorse Polygamy? | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 15:13-37 11:52

20h ago11:52

11:52

Does the Bible endorse polygamy? What does true loyalty look like? Why does God punish us for our sins? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Samuel 15:13-37 encourages us to be loyal to God, who has taken the consequences of our sin on himself. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible …

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The Crown Heist | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 15:1-12 11:12

4d ago11:12

11:12

What's the cost of reaching for the crown? Has deception twisted your life up? Are you facing your sin? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 15:1-12 encourages us to let God wear the crown in our lives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re ex…

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Passivity Will Destroy Your Life | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 14 11:36

5d ago11:36

11:36

Does passivity tempt you? Do you act or react? Are you willing to take responsibility? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 14 encourages us to repent of our passivity and turn to the God of action, who sets us free to do right in the world. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the …

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We're All Insane | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 13:23-39 9:52

6d ago9:52

9:52

Do you suffer from sinful insanity? Do you keep returning to your sin and expecting a different result? Can I ever be obedient enough to earn God's favor? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 13:23-39 reminds us that on our own, we are cursed, but in Christ, we are set free from sinful insanity. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us abo…

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Will My Sin Cycles Ever Cease? | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 13:1-22 7:56

7d ago7:56

7:56

Why does God allow generational sins to continue? What does genuine repentance look like? Are we trapped in our sin cycles? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 13:1-22 reminds us that God's grace has set us free in Christ. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 202…

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Why the World Still Needs "Sin" | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 12:16-31 11:27

8d ago11:27

11:27

Should we still use the word "sin"? Do you make excuses for your sin, or do you own them? What's the difference between the consequences of sin and the punishment for sin? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Samuel 12:16-31 encourages us to bring our burden of sin to the cross, where we find forgiveness. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us a…

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Your Sin Exposed is a Gift. Here's Why. | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 12:1-15 11:38

11d ago11:38

11:38

Are you minding the gaps of sin in your life? Is there a chasm between who you think you are and who you really are? Do you see the exposure of your sin as a gift from God? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 12:1-15 encourages us to face our gaps of sin with humility so that we might find God's grace. If you're listening on Spotify, tell …

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How David Saw Bathsheba | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 11 9:18

12d ago9:18

9:18

Do you saunter? How does your perception of the world shape how you act? Are your desires pure? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 11 encourages us to see the world as God does: charged with his glory. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’r…

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Does God Forgive My Worst Sins? | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 10 11:17

13d ago11:17

11:17

Do you suffer from deep shame? Will God forgive my worst sins? Is there freedom from my guilt? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 10 reminds us that because Jesus bore our shame on the cross, we can live in freedom. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! Th…

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A Seat at the King's Table | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 9 6:18

14d ago6:18

6:18

What does God's grace look like? What is the correct response? How do we see Jesus's mercy in the story of David and Mephibosheth? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 9 reminds us of the amazing grace of our God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This ye…

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A Sneak Peek of the Kingdom of God | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 8 9:29

15d ago9:29

9:29

What did Jesus teach about? Do you attribute success to yourself or God? How does God establish his kingdom? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Samuel 8 foreshadows the kingdom of God that Jesus would ultimately bring. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This ye…

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A Praying Life | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 7:18-29 12:24

18d ago12:24

12:24

What keeps you from prayer? Are you independent or dependent? Where does biblical gratitude come from? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 7:18-29 encourages us to depend on God's grace for everything. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re ex…

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Why Does God Bless Us? | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 7:1-17 10:36

19d ago10:36

10:36

Does God treat us with normal relational economics? What's the motive for obedience in the Christian life? Have you accepted God's unconditioned love? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 7:1-17 reminds us of God's amazing grace for us. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible…

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Do You Follow Jesus or Trends? | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 6:12-23 11:44

20d ago11:44

11:44

Do you follow trends? Should leaders show humility? Do you care more about the world's opinion or God's? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 6:12-23 encourages us to choose the humble way of Jesus. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re expl…

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Why Reading Your Bible is So Important | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 6:1-11 9:25

21d ago9:25

9:25

Are you consistently getting in God's Word? Is there a problem with Bible apps? What's one step you can take toward experiencing God? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 6:1-11 encourages us to ground our lives in Scripture. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2…

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This is How I Fight My Battles | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 5:17-25 11:20

22d ago11:20

11:20

Do you depend on God to fight your battles? Do you let God lead your everyday life? What does spiritual maturity look like? In today's episode, Keith shares how 2 Samuel 5:17-25 encourages us to trust King Jesus to fight our battles. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 20…

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Optimizing Ourselves to Death | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 5:1-16 12:24

25d ago12:24

12:24

Are you optimizing yourself to death? Are you exhausted by your constant attempts to improve? What does real growth look like? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 5:1-16 reminds us that true improvement is a deeper dependence on God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with…

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Justice in Times of War | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 4 10:16

26d ago10:16

10:16

How did the Israelites think about war and crime? How does a good king respond to corruption? Do you judge with partiality? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 4 reminds us of Jesus's perfect justice and mercy. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This ye…

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Do You Have Mixed Motives? | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 3:26-39 8:33

27d ago8:33

8:33

Do you have mixed motives? Are you self-sacrificial? Do you look to the interest of others? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 3:26-39 reminds us of Jesus' pure, self-sacrificial motives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the…

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Are You Living Like a Fool? | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 3:1-25 10:13

28d ago10:13

10:13

Can God use messy people? What does it mean to be a fool? Do you need a rescuer? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 3:1-25 reminds us that God loves to rescue sinful people like us. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Histor…

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There's No Moral to This Story | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 2:12-32 12:25

29d ago12:25

12:25

Do you read the Bible like it's Aesop's Fables? Do you trust that God will keep his promises? Are you comfortable living in the gray? In today's episode, Keith shares how the tension in 2 Samuel 2:12-32 points us to the ultimate resolution found in King Jesus. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! R…

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David's Day One | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 2:1-11 12:24

1M ago12:24

12:24

What was David's first move as king of Israel? What does David's first action as king say about his future reign? Do you withhold good from others? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 2:1-11 encourages us to give others the love we have received from Jesus freely. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're list…

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The Deep Love of Friendship | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 1:17-27 10:11

1M ago10:11

10:11

Do you have close friendships? Were David and Jonathan in a homosexual relationship? What does it look like to be a Christlike friend? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 1:17-27 encourages us to pursue the deep, meaningful relationships we were created for. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listeni…

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Is Justice Always Sweet? | Historical Books | 2 Samuel 1:1-16 11:33

1M ago11:33

11:33

Do you rejoice at the downfall of others? Why does David put the messenger to death? Are you only concerned with your well-being? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 1:1-16 encourages us to see ourselves within God's narrative, submissive to his commands. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening f…

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Lessons From the Grave | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 31 8:36

1M ago8:36

8:36

What can we learn from Saul's death? What does repentance look like? Is your love for Jesus growing? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 31 warns us against letting our hearts grow harder over the years. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re…

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The House of David | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 30:16-30 9:10

1M ago9:10

9:10

Is the New Testament better than the Old Testament? Are you building your house like Saul or David? Are you generous? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 30:16-30 encourages us to follow David, building our house on God's generosity. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible wit…

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How to Have Faith That Withstands | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 30:1-15 12:02

1M ago12:02

12:02

Do you have an extremophile faith? Do you have faith that withstands exile? How do we find strength in God? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 30:1-15 encourages us to keep our hope in God even in difficult circumstances. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025…

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When Bad News is Good News | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 29 8:53

1M ago8:53

8:53

Is there any good in disappointing news? How does God use our pain for good? Why does God say "no"? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 29 encourages us to trust that God is working all things, even the worst of news, for the good of those who love him. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening fr…

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Saul Visits a Medium | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 28 10:47

1M ago10:47

10:47

Does 1 Samuel 28 condone mediums and diviners? Do you ignore the supernatural? Where should we look for answers? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 28 encourages us to depend on the one true God alone. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re…

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You're Never Too Far From God's Grace | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 27 7:37

1M ago7:37

7:37

Have you ever found yourself spiritually lost? Am I ever too far for God to find me? Will God be faithful? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 27 reminds us that God's mercy can always track us down and bring us home. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! Th…

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How to Heap Burning Coals | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 26 8:34

1M ago8:34

8:34

Do you love revenge? Do you trust God to make things right? How can we love our enemies? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 26 encourages us to give the mercy we received in Christ. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Histor…

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Growing Up and Growing Smaller | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 25:36-43 13:19

2M ago13:19

13:19

As you grow up, are you growing smaller? Are you surrendering your life to God? What does it look like to grow in faith? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 25:36-43 encourages us to live as dependent children of God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! Thi…

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You Might Be a Rich Fool | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 25:1-3 9:02

2M ago9:02

9:02

Do you show special treatment to the rich? Do you look down on the poor? Are you a rich fool? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 25:1-35 encourages us to listen closely to the wise voice of God. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re explo…

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The Danger of Getting What You Want | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 24 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

Are we all just big toddlers? Do you cut corners to get what you want? Do you trust God even when he doesn't give you what you want? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 24 encourages us to trust God's promises, even if it leads us into uncomfortable situations. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're liste…

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4 Ways God Uses Friendship | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 23:15-18 11:31

2M ago11:31

11:31

How does God use friendship to lead us to him? What is friendship all about? Are you a needy friend? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 23:15-18 encourages us to sow real friendship, so that we might reap its eternal rewards. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in…

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This is God's Will For Your Life | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 23:1-14 14:08

2M ago14:08

14:08

How do you know God's will for your life? Do you treat the Bible like a magic 8-ball? How do we grow in wisdom? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 23:1-14 encourages us to be obedient to God's will and trust his plans for our lives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible wit…

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Are You Wearing a Mask? | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 22:6-23 12:52

2M ago12:52

12:52

Wearing a mask doesn't just hide you; it destroys you. Is sin masking you right now? Are you hiding who you truly are from God? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 22:6-23 encourages us to take off our masks and confess our sins to God to find his forgiveness. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listenin…

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How to Flourish in a Corrupt Culture | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 22:1-5 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

How did David respond to his enemies? Has our culture's deconstruction and cynicism burned you out? Are you following the good King? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 22:1-5 encourages us to gather to Jesus, in his stronghold. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with u…

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Walking Through the Wilderness | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 21 11:05

2M ago11:05

11:05

Why does God lead us into the wilderness? Where did David turn in times of tragedy? Do you trust God's guidance through suffering? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 21 reminds us that there is a purpose behind our times in the wilderness, and encourages us to trust that God will lead us home. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us abo…

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Are You Committed? | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 20:24-42 7:55

2M ago7:55

7:55

Have you made commitments out of fear? What does loyalty look like? Are you loyal to Jesus? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 20:24-42 reminds us of the most important commitment in our lives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re explorin…

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Jonathan's 3 Tips For Friendship | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 20:1-23 11:09

2M ago11:09

11:09

Are you a good friend? Are you a good listener? Are you loyal when it's costly? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 20:1-23 encourages us to build friendships that reflect the love of Christ. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring t…

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God's Unrelenting Love | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 19 12:51

2M ago12:51

12:51

Can we undo God's purposes and plans? How does life come from death? Do you trust God beyond what you see? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 19 encourages us to build our lives on God's unrelenting love. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’r…

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The Easiest Path to Fear | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 18:17-30 9:45

2M ago9:45

9:45

Where did Saul's fear come from? Who do you want to be better than? What's the cost of rivalry? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 18:17-30 warns us against the dangerous path of envy. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historic…

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Jonathan's Secret to Fighting Jealousy | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 18:1-16 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

Has jealousy consumed you? What can we learn from Saul's story? How does Jonathan fight against comparison? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 18:1-16 reminds us that our identity is secure in Christ. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re explori…

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You Are Not David | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 17:31-58 8:29

2M ago8:29

8:29

Do you have counterfeit courage? What is the true difference between David and Goliath? Who is the true hero? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 17:31-58 reminds us that the David and Goliath story is not about us. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, …

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Are You a Christian Atheist? | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 17:1-30 12:52

2M ago12:52

12:52

Are you too confident about your knowledge of the Bible? Are you a Christian atheist? Who killed Goliath? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 17:1-30 encourages us to trust that God is more than able to provide for us. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This yea…

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The Day the Music Delivered | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 16:14-23 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

Why did God send a spirit to torment Saul? What is the purpose of David's musical talent? How is God at work through King David? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 1 Samuel 16:14-23 points to the true anointed King, Jesus. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we…

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The Beauty God Looks For | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 16:1-13 13:29

2M ago13:29

13:29

Are you body-obsessed? Have you been trained to believe that your body is ugly? How does God measure a person's worth? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 16:1-13 reminds us that people look at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the B…

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Stop Being a Good Christian | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 15 10:10

2M ago10:10

10:10

Are you trying to be a "good" Christian? Are you obedient to God or Christian culture? How do you respond to conviction? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 15 encourages us to submit and rely on God humbly. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re e…

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The Oaths God Didn't Ask For | Historical Books | 1 Samuel 14:24-52 9:54

2M ago9:54

9:54

How do you exchange foolishness for wisdom? Are you making oaths God never asked for? Is your spiritual life full of empty motions? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 14:24-52 encourages us to be confident in God's ability to provide. If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode! Read the Bible with us …

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