This week we explore David's response to the death of Saul and the surprising absence of joy in his enemy’s downfall. We unpack the human tendency toward Schadenfreude and contrast it with God's call to grace, humility, and forgiveness. Through personal confession and biblical reflection, we're invited to become people of mercy—even when the world urges us to gloat.

In this episode, we explore David's moral dilemma in 1 Samuel 24, where he chooses mercy over vengeance while hiding from King Saul. We reflect on what it means to honor God, love our enemies, and uphold the dignity of every person—even those doing harm. In a polarized age, this sermon challenges us to be faithful peacemakers in the tension of the in-between.

In this episode, we explore the story of Saul’s descent into fear-driven violence in 1 Samuel 22 and contrast it with the faithful resistance of those who upheld God’s values over loyalty to power. Through the lens of “true patriotism,” we examine the dangers of Christian nationalism and the call to cruciform love. Listeners are invited to consider what it means to live as citizens of the Kingdom of God in a world still caught in us-vs-them thinking.