We live in an age overflowing with advice — from social media gurus to professional consultants, from friends to influencers. But not all counsel is created equal. In this episode, we revisit one of the most sobering leadership stories in Scripture: David’s flight from Absalom and the competing counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai.

Through this story, we learn three timeless lessons:

1. Discern the source — Wisdom isn’t about eloquence; it’s about godliness.
2. Surround yourself with truth-tellers — Seek counsel from those who fear God more than they fear offending you.
3. Trust God’s sovereignty — Even when advice goes wrong, God’s purposes remain right.

This 10–12 minute reflection will encourage you to think deeply about the voices shaping your decisions — and remind you that God is still directing your path, even through the noise.

Referenced Song: “Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right” – Sovereign Grace Music

Keywords: wisdom, discernment, leadership, advice, sovereignty, counsel

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In Psalm 63, David writes from the wilderness, declaring, “Your steadfast love is better than life.” His praise wasn’t circumstantial—it was covenantal.

In this Thanksgiving reflection, we explore what it means to worship when life feels uncertain or weary. Through personal stories of worship from unexpected places—a living room during recovery, a hospital bed in South Philly—we see how gratitude and trust can rise even in limitation.

Join us for a meditation on satisfaction, safety, and steadfast love—the kind of praise that doesn’t depend on comfort, but on covenant.

Key themes: Gratitude, worship, Psalm 63, steadfast love, Thanksgiving reflection, covenantal praise

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When life feels like it’s falling apart — when fear, betrayal, or uncertainty surround you — what do you do? In this episode of Wisdom Calling, we look at Psalm 3 and discover how David found peace and confidence in the middle of chaos. Through his simple yet powerful prayer, “You, O Lord, are a shield for me,” we’ll explore how to turn fear into faith and find rest when the world feels unsafe.

🎧 Take a few quiet minutes to reflect, pray, and remember: the same God who lifted David’s head can lift yours too.

• Song Link: https://youtu.be/MAccVVUI0dM?si=M9KHC6Ab_sssw5To

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In a world that celebrates hustle and self-promotion, what happens when wisdom and ambition collide?

This episode follows the tense return of Absalom — David’s son, whose charm, strategy, and ambition turned into a full-blown conspiracy against his father. As David flees barefoot and broken, we see a profound picture of leadership, humility, and divine discernment.

When Wisdom Meets Ambition invites you to examine the motives that drive your influence. Are you seeking to serve or to be seen? David’s story reminds us that real wisdom doesn’t manipulate outcomes — it trusts God’s timing, even in seasons of humiliation or setback.

Scripture Focus: 2 Samuel 14–16
Themes: Ambition, Discernment, Leadership, God’s Mercy in Consequence
Reflection Prompt: Where in your life do you need to trade self-promotion for surrender?

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When strength is used for self instead of service, hearts break and wisdom calls us back.

In 2 Samuel 13, the lingering consequences of David’s sin unfold through Tamar’s tragic story—revealing what happens when desire, deceit, and power collide.

This episode invites sober reflection on consequence, compassion, and the call to steward strength for the good of others.

Drawing on David’s family story and Psalm 51’s backdrop, we discover that true power protects, serves, and restores rather than takes or controls.

Whether you lead a home, workplace, or ministry, Wisdom Calling helps you see power through the lens of stewardship—not selfishness—and points you toward integrity, empathy, and healing.

Content Warning: Mentions of sexual assault and the misuse of power (2 Samuel 13). Listener discretion advised.

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After David’s devastating fall, Psalm 51 reveals what true wisdom looks like when we’ve sinned — honest confession before a merciful God. In this episode, Bobo unpacks how confession is not an act of shame but an act of wisdom — the starting point for restoration and joy.

You’ll discover:

• Why David’s words in Psalm 51 form a model for genuine repentance
• How confession renews your heart and restores your joy
• The difference between guilt-driven performance and grace-driven transformation
• Why restored people become restorers of others

If you’ve ever carried guilt, regret, or hidden sin, this episode will remind you that He covers in mercy what we uncover before God.

Scripture: Psalm 51
Referenced Devotional: “Restoration & Renewal,” Wisdom Calling Volume 2
Music Recommendations:

• “Have Mercy on Me” – Sovereign Grace Music https://youtu.be/kbs9wOOkwpM?si=hOYznEbuIrwIaHR0
• “Psalm 51 (Wisdom in the Secret Heart)” – Shane & Shane https://youtu.be/px-eU1QjQiU?si=d3zDHEOeXusroJVe

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In this special bonus episode of Wisdom Calling, we step back to see the big picture of the five-volume Wisdom Calling Devotional Series. From Genesis to Proverbs, each volume traces the unfolding theme of God’s wisdom through Scripture.

With the release of Volume 5, the focus turns to practical wisdom — applying the fear of the Lord to everyday life and work. These 30 two-page devotionals explore topics like decision-making, friendship, integrity, anger, pride, finances, words, and more. Each includes reflection questions, tangible next steps, and a model prayer to help you go deeper.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, counselor, pastor, or simply hungry for more of God’s wisdom, Volume 5 is designed for you. Available now at wisdomcalling.org or on Amazon in both paperback ($9.99) and Kindle ($4.99). Bulk discounts are available by contacting me directly.

Take the next step in the wisdom journey — and consider sharing this resource with others in your circles of influence.

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Volume 5 of Wisdom Calling is here—and in this episode, we turn to one of its most timely and urgent themes: anger and violence.

Drawing from Proverbs and Devotional 150, we explore where anger comes from, how it corrodes relationships and communities, and how unchecked wrath can escalate into strife and even violence. But Proverbs also points us toward a better way: the wisdom of peace, patience, and self-control.

In a culture quick to outrage, this episode is an invitation to look deeper—into the roots of our own frustration, the influences shaping us, and the path of wisdom that leads to reconciliation and life.

Join us as we reflect, pray, and take practical steps toward becoming peacemakers in our families, workplaces, and communities.

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We live in a world drowning in information but starving for wisdom. In this special episode, recorded from a recent presentation at the inaugural Hatch2025 conference in Henderson, Nebraska, Bobo Beck explores ten travel notes on wisdom—insights gained from Scripture and life experience that offer clarity in a distracted and disoriented age.

From the universality of wisdom to its embodiment in Jesus Christ, each “travel note” shows why wisdom is worth pursuing—and how it can shape our lives today.

Join us as we pause our David series to ask a timely question: What really matters most?

Show Notes:

• Chris Brooks https://woodsidebible.org/staff/
• Arnie Cole (Back to the Bible) https://www.backtothebible.org/about
• Samuel Chiang (WEA) https://worldea.org/leader/rev-samuel-e-chiang/
• Hans Wilhelm https://www.amazon.com/China-Hans-Shanghai-Hitler-Christ/dp/1426912889
• Brett McCracken (The Wisdom Pyramid) https://www.brettmccracken.com/the-wisdom-pyramid
• Charles Taylor (A Secular Age) https://www.amazon.com/Secular-Age-Charles-Taylor/dp/0674986911
• Alan Boble (Disruptive Witness) https://www.oalannoble.com/disruptive-witness
• James Clear https://jamesclear.com/
• Barry Schwartz & Kenneth Sharpe (Practical Wisdom) https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wisdom-Right-Way-Thing/dp/1594485437
• Center for Practical Wisdom; University of Chicago https://wisdomcenter.uchicago.edu/
• Ryan Holiday https://ryanholiday.net/

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What happens when desire overrides wisdom? In this episode of The Wisdom Calling Podcast, we explore one of the most sobering moments in David’s life—his sin with Bathsheba, the attempted cover-up, and the devastating consequences that followed.

We trace the ancient pattern of sin—see, covet, take—from Eden to David, and into our modern lives. But we also witness a turning point: the mercy of God amid judgment, and the first signs of restoration through the birth of Solomon.

Whether you’re battling temptation, wrestling with guilt, or walking with someone in the fallout of bad choices—this episode will point you back to truth, repentance, and hope.

Based on Devotional #46 from Wisdom Calling Volume 2
📖 Scripture focus: 2 Samuel 11–12

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