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Joseph is given another dream - a warning. He must get Mary and Jesus to safety. He realizes that this is what he was called to all along - protect God’s Son, even if it costs him his life. Today's Bible verse is Deuteronomy 31:8, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for ...

# 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 ours...

Herod, boiling in a jealous rage, commits the same act as Pharaoh did long ago. In a chaotic and fiery frenzy, children are taken from their homes and killed, all because of the pride of one man. Today's Bible verse is Romans 8:28, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Chri...

# 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 dang...

In a humble house, nestled near the valley where King David himself once herded sheep, the King of Kings is adorned with gifts. Each gift is a symbol of his identity and prophecy of his fate. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 6:21, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christi...

# 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 witho...

The magi arrive at the palace of King Herod, looking for the King of the Jews. Herod welcomes them with false-humility, smiling through his gritted teeth. Something isn’t right. Today's Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 15:50, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Chri...

What does true generosity look like in the life of a preacher? In this conversation, Mike Neglia sits down with Ted Leavenworth of Reliance Church to talk about a culture of generosity in preaching ministry. Rather than guarding the pulpit or building ministry around a single voice, Ted describes a ...

# 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 ...

Magi, masters of alchemy and astronomy, notice an anomaly in the constellations. Their curiosity leads them to the scriptures, where they become convinced God has done something miraculous. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 2:2, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian ...

# 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 c...

Mary and Joseph take the newborn Jesus to be dedicated to the temple. There, they meet a prophet who gives blessings and warnings of things to come. Today's Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspir...

The shepherds arrive to see the newborn king swaddled in a manger. The sight, as humble as it is, fills them with awe. They share what they’ve seen, and rumors of the Messiah’s arrival begin to spread throughout the land. Today's Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 1:18, from the King J...

It is time for God to announce the arrival of his only begotten Son. Who shall He choose to proclaim his arrival to first? Kings? Priests? No… He sends a choir of angels to lowly shepherds. Today's Bible verse is Luke 2:10, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more C...

# 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 ...

Underneath the starlit sky, surrounded by hay and animal filth, the Savior of the World and Hope of Heaven is born. The climax of creation and crescendo of the cosmos takes place in the most humble of contexts. Today's Bible verse is Isaiah 7:14, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com ap...

In this episode, Brenda, Kelly, and Christy discuss the process and reasons for crafting their own original Bible studies for the women in their communities. They candidly share the challenges of developing biblically sound content and thought-provoking discussion questions, while also celebrating t...

# 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 ...

As the weary couple arrives in Bethlehem, there is no family or friends willing to help them. Everywhere they turn, they are turned away. They must find shelter quick… Mary is feeling the pangs of labor… Today's Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 8:9, from the King James Version. Dow...

# 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 agr...

Joseph and Mary are almost to Bethlehem, but a storm has come to knock them off course. They endure a near-death experience to finally arrive where they are meant to be. Today's Bible verse is Philippians 1:6, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content includin...

Pilgrim Benham serves as the Dean of Students at Calvary Chapel Bible College, now located in Bradenton, Florida. In this role he helps train and disciple the next generation of pastors, missionaries, and Bible teachers, investing in students who are preparing for lives of faithful ministry and serv...

Summary This episode explores the challenges and realities of church ministry, focusing on results, faithfulness, discouragement, and effective evangelism. Pastors share insights on maintaining motivation, measuring fruitfulness, and trusting God's timing in ministry. Key Topics Results and fait...

# 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 deli...

Joseph and Mary have been robbed of everything. They continue their journey, losing hope and patience with each other. What will bring them back to each other? Today's Bible verse is Psalm 23:6, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayer...

277. Do You Know What Jesus Did Each Day of His Final Week? Step into the final week of Jesus’ life, day by day, tracing his journey from the cheers of Palm Sunday to the silence of the tomb and the shock of resurrection morning. Discover what he was doing, what it reveals about his heart, and why t...

# 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 ...

Joseph and Mary embark on a treacherous journey to Bethlehem. Joseph struggles to keep up his strength, and Mary makes a mistake that may cost them the entire journey. Today's Bible verse is Romans 8:35, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Dai...

Another week, another new friend to introduce you to! My guest this week is Stephen Glasser, author of Everyday Adventure: How to Live Your Ordinary Life to the Fullest — a book that helps us stop living on autopilot and instead find more meaning, purpose, and adventure in our lives. In this convers...

Caesar’s decree for a nationwide census couldn’t come at a worse time for Mary and Joseph. But perhaps this journey to Bethlehem is exactly what God planned all along. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 16:24, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian ...

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Mary and Joseph are wed before God, forcing them to endure ridicule, gossip, and shame from their community. Will this break their marriage before it has even begun? Today's Bible verse is Ephesians 5:32, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Da...

Luke 5:17–26 — The Paralytic, Forgiveness of Sins, and Jesus’ Divine Authority Dr Fretwell continues a Luke 5 study in Capernaum as Pharisees and teachers of the law, including a delegation from Jerusalem, gather to investigate Jesus after the messianic healing of a leper. Jesus teaches the word, an...

In this Episode Pastor Rob sits down with Pastors Josh Blevins, Cody Smith, and Josh Black to talk about how their perspective churches approach Easter services and what is their favorite Easter pastor to preach from and why.

# 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—a...