What happens when a power-hungry queen stands in opposition to God’s plan? 

In this episode of the Bible Book Club Podcast, we dive into 2 Kings 11 and 2 Kings 12—a dramatic story of betrayal, courage, and the divine power of God. 

Themes of this podcast episode:

God’s Plan Cannot Be Stopped – Despite Queen Athaliah’s ruthless attempts to wipe out David’s line, God used the bravery of a godly couple, Jehosheba and Jehoiada, to preserve His promise. No matter how powerful evil may seem, God’s plan will always prevail.

Faith and Courage Make a Difference – Jehosheba and Jehoiada risked everything to protect Joash and restore Judah, showing that God works through those who stand firm in their faith. Their story reminds us that even in the darkest times, courage and obedience to God can change history.

Spiritual Mentors Matter – King Joash flourished under Jehoiada’s guidance and became one of the kings who repaired the temple in the Bible. But once his mentor was gone, he compromised his faith and made disastrous choices. His downfall teaches us that strong spiritual leadership is crucial, and without it, even those with great potential can lose their way.

🎧 Listen now to be inspired by God’s work in the messiness of history.

Show Notes: 

• List of the Kings of Israel
• Blog
• Bible Verse Links:
  • Scene 1: The Wicked Queen of Judah Tries to Kill God’s Plan (2 Kings 11:1-2)
  • Scene 2: God Uses a Courageous Woman to Stop Athaliah (2 Kings 11:2-3)
  • Scene 3: Joash Is Crowned King (2 Kings 11:4-12)
  • Scene 4: Athaliah, The Wicked Queen of South Dies (2 Kings 11:13-16)
  • Scene 5: Jehoiada Leads Judah Back to God (2 Kings 11:17-21)
  • Scene 6: Joash’s Resume (2 Kings 12:1-3)
  • Scene 7: Joash Restores the Temple (2 Kings 12:4-16)
  • Scene 8: Joash’s Murder (2 Kings 12:17-24) (2 Chronicl

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In Episode 7 of the Bible Book Club, we dive into the gripping and action-packed chapters of 2 Kings 9 and 10. It’s a story of prophecy, power, and divine justice, where the wicked reign of Ahab’s descendants finally meets its end.

Themes of this podcast:

Influence is powerful and dangerous without integrity. Jezebel and Jehu were both powerful influencers who weilded their power through fear, manipulation, and deception. It’s important to consider where we’re leading others and where we’re allowing ourselves to be led.  

God uses flawed, even evil people to accomplish His righteous purposes. Jehu was simultaneously doing God's work to fulfill God’s judgement while also being an ungodly man. His ambition and brutality exceeded what God commanded, which highlights tension between divine justice and human sin.

God cares more about the condition of our hearts than our outward accomplishments. Though Jehu eliminated Baal worship, like Jeroboam before him, he led with compromise because his heart wasn’t fully devoted to God. Jehu's lukewarm heart led to lukewarm blessings despite his successful completion of God's mission.

Show Notes

• Blog
• Kings of Israel

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Join us as we delve into the powerful stories of 2 Kings 8-9, where God's mercy and judgment are vividly portrayed through the actions of prophets and kings. In this episode, Elisha visits the ailing King Ben-Hadad of Aram. Despite a prophecy of recovery, Elisha foresees Hazael's betrayal and the devastation he will bring upon Israel. This pivotal moment highlights the duality of God's power to restore and revoke life.

Themes of this podcast:

Disobedience has a ripple effect across generations. Evil relationships and marriages create destructive cycles that span generations. Ahab and Jezebel's wickedness spread through family connections - particularly through Athaliah's marriage into Judah's royal line. Our relationships matter and can be an influence for either good or evil.

Judgment breaks God’s heart, even when it’s just. Elisha weeps when he foresees the suffering Hazael will cause. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem’s coming destruction. God’s judgment is never flippant; it is sorrowful and slow in coming, but righteous and sure.

God’s justice is precise and inevitable. Every prophecy, from Elisha's anointing to the judgment on Ahab’s family, unfolds with striking accuracy. Nothing escapes God’s attention, and every act of injustice meets its appointed response in His timing.

Show Notes

• Blog

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In this episode, we dive into 2 Kings 6-8 and see a nation in crisis. God offers restoration, but not through power or position. Faith and humility open the door to restoration.

Themes of this podcast:

Faith is key to restoration. Throughout these chapters, God’s restoration is clear: food during famine, life from death, and hope for outcasts. But the blessings of restoration only come to those with faith and humility.

God uses the least likely to share the good news. From lepers outside the gates to a humble woman returning from a foreign land, God entrusts His message to the unlikely. This highlights a core truth: status doesn’t determine your usefulness in God’s kingdom—faith and obedience do.

Witnessing God’s power isn’t the same as believing it. Joram saw God’s miracles but responded with doubt. He was fascinated but unchanged. This is a warning: proximity to truth doesn’t equal faith—responding in loyalty and repentance does.

Show Notes

• Blog

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In this episode, we dive into the miracles of 2 Kings 5 and 6—not just to see what happens, but to understand why it happens. These stories reveal a God who uses power with purpose, sees faith in unexpected places, and offers grace that can’t be earned.

Themes of this podcast:

God’s power has a purpose. Miracles aren’t just wonders for wonder’s sake—they reveal who God is. Whether healing a commander or rescuing a poor prophet’s tool, each act displays God’s authority, justice, and mercy to draw hearts toward belief.

Faithfulness in small places changes lives. From a captive girl to a prophet’s servant, we see how God uses everyday people in ordinary moments to do extraordinary things. Obedient faith, even in hard places, often becomes the catalyst for someone else’s transformation.

Grace is a gift, not for sale. Naaman’s story highlights the free and undeserved nature of God’s grace. God’s miracles point us to a Messiah who offers salvation—not as a transaction, but as a gift.

Show Notes

• Blog

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In this episode, we watch God’s power break through in some of the most unexpected places, from battlefields to kitchens to quiet bedrooms. We'll delve into the incredible stories of Elisha, the prophet renowned for his numerous miracles. His divine acts will captivate your imagination and deepen your faith.

Themes of this podcast: 

Miracles are more than magic. They’re messages. Each miracle Elisha performs is more than just a display of supernatural power. These miracles reveal God’s character. His provision for the widow, justice in Bethel, and compassion for the Shunammite woman. They’re reminders God’s power is personal and purposeful.

Faithful obedience leaves a legacy. From the man who brought first fruits in a land named after Baal, to the Shunammite woman who made space for God, we see how small acts of obedience can ripple into miraculous impact. Even in a faithless land, God honors those who remain faithful.

God cares about the big and the small. Whether it’s a battle for survival in the desert or a pot of spoiled soup, God shows up. This episode reminds us that He sees our crises and our daily needs, and He moves to meet them both in love and power.

Show Notes

• Blog

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In 2 Kings 2, the spotlight shifts from kings to prophets and from power to purpose. Elijah and Elisha’s final journey together isn’t just a farewell—it’s a masterclass in faithfulness, preparation, and calling. As the mantle is passed, we see that God not only works through bold miracles, but also through quiet obedience, sacred transitions, and divine timing.

Themes of this podcast:

Faithfulness is a journey God can use to bless us. The journey of Elijah and Elisha from Gilgal to the Jordan River isn’t just a road trip. It’s a sacred succession. Elisha’s loyalty and devotion mirror Ruth’s with Naomi and show us faithfulness leads to a legacy of blessing in the kingdom of God.

God prepares us before He promotes us. Every stop on Elijah and Elisha’s journey had spiritual significance, mirroring Israel’s history and Elisha’s own preparation for leadership. God uses these moments to strengthen Elisha’s resolve and deepen his understanding before giving him Elijah’s mantle. God often walks us through a season of preparation before stepping us into new purpose.

Prophets reveal both God’s mercy and His justice. Through Elisha’s first miracles, bringing life to barren land and calling down judgment on those who mocked God, we see two sides of God’s character. Prophets carry the responsibility to speak both comfort and correction. God’s Word, through His prophets, brings healing to the humble and warning to the hardened.

Show Notes

• Blog

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In today’s episode, we dive into 2 Kings, a cornerstone in understanding the saga of Israel's monarchy. This book is situated in the midst of the historical narrative of Israel's kings which examines over 400 years of Israel's history, highlighting the nation's journey from divine promise to human failure. 

We’ll explore the costly consequences when people choose their own way instead of God’s, and how rebellion leads to brokenness and exile. But even in the midst of stubbornness and failure, God’s mercy shines through—especially in the bold obedience of prophets like Elijah. 

Themes of this podcast: 

The promise of God’s covenant amid human failure. From Abraham to the kings of Israel, this story reveals how God’s unchanging covenant holds steady—even when human leaders repeatedly fail. No human king or leader could ever fully fulfill God’s promises. Only the Savior King, Jesus, could bring true faithfulness and hope.

The danger of doing “what is right in our own eyes.” Israel’s history shows the tragic results when people, even kings, reject God’s authority and live by their own rules. This ongoing rebellion leads to exile and broken relationship with God. It’s a stark warning for us today to seek God’s will rather than rely on our own understanding.

God’s mercy and faithfulness despite our stubbornness. Through Elijah’s fiery interventions and persistent obedience, we see God’s patience and power in action, even when kings like Ahaziah refuse to listen. God continually offers chances to turn back, but also honors His Word.

Show Notes

• Blog

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The Rise and Fall of King Ahab: Lessons from 1 Kings 22

Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of biblical history with a focus on King Ahab's tumultuous reign, as depicted in 1 Kings 22. This story is not just about ancient politics and warfare; it’s about the human condition, our struggles with faith, leadership, and the choices we make. Join us as we explore the dramatic tale of Ahab's final days and the crucial prophetic warnings he chose to ignore.

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Show Notes

• Blog
• The Kings of Israel
• Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
• The Tabernacle
• The Temple 
• 2012 discovery of a reservoir 

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Today, we’re diving into the dramatic saga of Ahab and Jezebel, a couple whose reign over ancient Israel was marked by turmoil, power struggles, and divine intervention. In 1 Kings 20 and 21, Ahab, the king of Israel, and his queen, Jezebel, are notorious for their ruthless pursuit of power and disregard for divine commands. Their story unfolds like a gripping drama, offering us timeless lessons on the consequences of unchecked ambition and the importance of adhering to moral principles.

Ahab and Jezebel’s rise to power was marked by a strategic alliance and a shared vision of expanding their influence. Jezebel, a foreign princess, brought with her the worship of Baal, which clashed with the Israelites’ faith in Yahweh. This introduction of idol worship set the stage for a series of conflicts that would challenge the very fabric of Israel’s spiritual identity. Amidst this backdrop, Ahab’s leadership was tested by both external foes and internal dilemmas, forcing him to choose between his wife’s ambitions and his people’s faith.

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Show Notes

• Blog
• The Path to Good or Evil
• The Kings of Israel
• Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
• The Tabernacle
• The Temple 
• 2012 discovery of a reservoir 

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