“Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord”   Music permeates our lives in addition to playing a central role in our worship. This lesson explores the “hymn book” of ancient Israel as well as music more broadly. This portion also explores gratitude, a central theme of the Psalms and principle of the gospel.… Continue Reading

“Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord” Not only is the book of Psalms the longest book of the Bible, but it also captures a wide range of human experience. There are songs of sorrow and pleading, gratitude and joy, and wisdom and trust. Studying the Psalms invites us to listen to music… Continue Reading

“Create in Me a Clean Heart”   In intimate, tragic detail these passages present the story of David’s greatest mistakes. This most fully described character provides opportunity to engage with difficult but unavoidably important topics. This section includes: David and Bathsheba in historical context A return to the topics of sexuality, consent, rape culture Rape… Continue Reading

“Create in Me a Clean Heart”   In intimate, tragic detail these passages present the story of David’s greatest mistakes. This most fully described character provides opportunity to engage with difficult but unavoidably important topics. This section includes: Careful reading of the assigned chapters Modesty Sexuality and consent Sexual transgression Repentance   Recurring Donation: $5 … Continue Reading

“Create in Me a Clean Heart”   The story of David and Bathsheba is not only one of the best known and best told stories in all of scripture, it also relates more than we would like to each of our lives. The story of David is the story of the human condition, in particular… Continue Reading

“The Lord Be Between Thee and Me For Ever”   The story of the faithful friendship between Jonathan and David, destined political opponents who instead became dear friends, is a masterpiece of storytelling. Once again, these powerful examples rest on historical realities far more complex and even troubling. This portion of the episode discusses: II.… Continue Reading

“The Lord Be Between Thee and Me For Ever”   The story of the faithful friendship between Jonathan and David, destined political opponents who instead became dear friends, is a masterpiece of storytelling. Once again, these powerful examples rest on historical realities far more complex and even troubling. This portion of the episode discusses: What… Continue Reading

“The Lord Be Between Thee and Me For Ever”   In our romance obsessed culture, we don’t spend enough time talking about one of the most precious kinds of relationship in our lives… friendship. Ideally, friendship should be at the core of all of our relationships. The story of David and Saul’s children, one David’s… Continue Reading

“The Lord Looketh on the Heart” King David proves arguably the most complex and relatable character in the entire Bible. Stories of his life are tragically well told, and paint over a history even darker and more complex, if such a thing is possible. This episode covers David’s selection as future king, battle with Goliath,… Continue Reading

“The Lord Looketh on the Heart”   King David proves arguably the most complex and relatable character in the entire Bible. Stories of his life are tragically well told, and paint over a history even darker and more complex, if such a thing is possible. This episode covers David’s selection as future king, battle with… Continue Reading