[Speaker: Kyle Richter] Gender and issues related to gender are a regular part of our culture’s conversations. Does the Bible support the notion that men are “better” than women? With stories like that of Abigail from 1 Samuel 25, we find just the opposite to be true.

[Speaker: Austin Conner] In the face of injustice, there are really only two options - we can take revenge or leave revenge. Which one is our culture encouraging us to do? Can we even find the power to leave revenge behind?

[Speaker: Alex Moore] We all want to be known but sometimes we are afraid of being seen. This fear keeps us from the deep relationships God created us to have. Using David and Jonathan's relationship from 1 Samuel, Alex Moore explores our desire to be known and the kind of friendships God is calling us to.

[Speaker: Kyle Richter] Philistines and Israelites. Giants and foes. Champions and kings. The story of David and Goliath has become one of the most well-known Bible stories. It's also a narrative our culture loves to embrace - you can slay your own "giants." But is this story really telling us to put faith in ourselves, or in something greater than us?

[Speaker: Justin Derks] Israel has asked for a king and they get what they want in Saul. But just as God warned, Israel's first king falls way short of their expectations. Listen to hear about how choosing to please people over following God's commands leads to his downfall.

[Speaker: Kyle Richter]

Austin Conner preaches from 1 Samuel 7:1-15

Kyle Richter gives a talk from 1 Samuel 2:12-17 and 4:10-20.

Austin Conner gives a talk from 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10.

Kyle Richter opens our series on 1 & 2 Samuel with a talk from Judges 21:25. What do we have in common with Taylor Swift? We're all looking for someone or something to be the king of our hearts and lives. Who or what's it going to be?