The Chosen People

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.