Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2022)

Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2022)

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Day 163: Faith Over Success (2026)

Fr. Mike touches on King Rehobo'am's last acts and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how the mistakes of Israel's leaders show the importance of faith over success. Today's readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading p ...  Show more

Introduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2026

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon's alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 ...  Show more

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