David and Jonathan

David and Jonathan

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The Story of Elijah (Full Episode)

**Warning for this episode: self-harm**I hope you enjoy the FULL episode of the story of the prophet Elijah. Israel was in a dark time. The king, Ahab, had married a foreign princess named Jezebel, and together they led the nation away from the Lord. The people began worshiping B ...  Show more

Saul: From Anointed to Rejected

Tonight's episode comes after the episode called The First King of Israel. Saul is king, and he and his son Jonathan are in a constant war with the Philistines. Here we learn that obedience is far better than sacrifice. Saul's disobedience to God eventually costs him and his line ...  Show more

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