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https://takingthelandpodcast.comPastor Randal Van Staden preached on Thursday World Evangelism Night at the Tempe Bible Conference from 2 Samuel 23, showing how David transformed broken misfits into mighty men through covenant, trust, covering, and spiritual leadership.PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION for WORLD EVANGELISM:• NO ADS, Early releases, Full-Length Testimony Tuesdays• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4owjo5ZThis message, The Sacred Cup, calls pastors, disciples, and believers to recover the sacred bond of trust, even after betrayal, hurt, and disappointment.God still takes broken people from the cave of Adullam and makes them mighty men.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments00:48 The Concept of 'Leave No One Behind'02:46 The Sacred Cup and David's Mighty Men04:39 Transforming Misfits into Mighty Men10:02 The Church as a Place of Refuge12:24 Nurturing and Restoration in the Church16:50 David as Shepherd and Captain20:35 Trust and Covenant in Leadership25:23 The Importance of Trust in Relationships31:48 Building Relationships and Learning32:16 The Power of Trust40:18 Forging Mighty Relationships Through Trust43:11 The Importance of Agreement51:28 Healing from Betrayal and Trust IssuesShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:• Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today! What do you do when God says “Leave” — calling you out of your safe stronghold into the open wilderness? Join Jaime on the Praying Christian Women Podcast for a devotional on Psalm 63 — The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God — a psalm born out of raw obedience in the wilderness of Judah, where David dares to leave the secure cave of Adullam and his band of four hundred loyal men at the prophet Gad’s command — and still sings for joy in the shadow of God’s wings. Jaime unpacks the historical backdrop from 1 Samuel 22–23, when David was fleeing Saul, had tucked his parents safely away, and had built a strategic military stronghold… only to hear God say, “Leave.” In that dry and weary land with no water, David’s soul thirsts for God more than his body thirsts for drink. He speaks truth before his emotions catch up, declaring that God’s covenant lovingkindness is better than life itself, lifting his hands in praise, clinging to the Lord, and choosing to meditate on Him through the fearful night watches. Come ready to look at your own strongholds — the places that feel secure, logical, and safe — and the moments when God calls you out into uncertainty. Let this psalm remind you that there is no truly secure place apart from Him. Because His lovingkindness is better than life, His wings are the only shelter you need, and in the wilderness, when your soul clings to the One whose right hand upholds you, you can still sing for joy. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this Bible Story, David escapes from Saul and has to lie to priests, pretend to be insane to kings, and escape to caves in order to preserve his life. However, God continued to bless David. Outcasts, misfits, and debtors from Israel began to band around him. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 21-22. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 21:5 from the King James Version.Episode 89: David made his way to Nob, the city of priests, and Ahimelech came to meet him and asked why he was there. David quickly told Ahimelech what he needed to hear and asked for food to sustain him on his journey. He asked for a sword and Ahimelech gifted him the sword of Goliath that he had used so many years ago. After this, David fled quickly to Gath knowing that Saul would be hot on his tail. But Gath wasn't safe for him either and so he fled again to a cave in Adullam where he would praise God and write Psalms in the midst of his suffering. Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode JM talks to martial arts legend Bas Rutten about his journey back to faith in Jesus, the Catholic Church, discipleship & suffering, and some of his stories from over the years as an MMA champion! For those who don't know Bas, his accomplishments include: * King of Pancrase (Japanese martial arts championship) * UFC Heavyweight Champion * Member of the UFC Hall-of-Fame * Retired with 22-fight win streak * Has appeared in over 40 TV, Movies, & Video Game roles * Devoted Husband, Father, and Christian * Developer of the O2 Trainer - https://o2trainer.com/ For more on Bas's journey back to faith in Jesus see: * The Fight That Changed Bas Rutten's Life - https://youtu.be/S07U2Ntl6s4?si=xthyf1aYuj37MNID * Why I Changed My Mind About God - https://youtu.be/tqPfm5SxuSY?si=CRYnNj7HJePxq3IL * Why Did Bas Choose the Catholic Faith - https://youtu.be/AIoLBNdtS4Y?si=k1JfMv7IjzKRAs97 Disciple Dojo in-depth review of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: https://youtu.be/oEcnpmXcFzc?si=yjQ_nu58cDmmoKlD For more organizations helping kids with bullying see: * RefugeeJitsu - https://www.discipledojo.org/refugee * The Cave of Adullam - https://theyunion.org/catta/catta-sharath-jason-wilson/ * Buddies over Bullies - https://www.buddiesoverbullies.org/ ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org
I know God has a sense of humor! Case in point, David, alone, isolated in the midst of great sorrow and regret, says:“For there is no one who regards me; There is no escape for me; No one cares for my soul. 5 I cried out to Thee, O LORD; I said, “Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. 6 “Give heed to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me.” Psalm 142:4-6 We can feel the angst of David, and how does God answer him?”“So David departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam; and when his brothers and all his father's household heard of it, they went down there to him. 2 And everyone who was in distress, and everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented, gathered to him; and he became captain over them. Now there were about four hundred men with him.” 1 Samuel 22:1-2Now, that makes me chuckle, because I can imagine myself saying to God. “Really, this is your answer to my prayer? Now I'm the captain of 400 distressed, indebted, and discontent people? This is all I need!”This crew of ne'er-do-wells became the “Mighty Men of Valor!” (You can review their exploits in 2 Samuel 23:8-37.)They became so because their captain was a warrior, brave, faithful, Strong, full of faith, close to God, and when necessary deeply repentant.Our So What?Spend your time in the Bible, acquainting yourself with so great a cloud of witnesses and Jesus, our captain. You will be inspired to be like them.“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3Brethren, let's pray for one another. “Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.” Amen1 Timothy 1:17”What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the voice-over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 on InstagramSeason 008Episode 029
And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.2 But the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,3 Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,4 Thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house: for this thing is done of me. And they obeyed the words of the Lord, and returned from going against Jeroboam.5 And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.6 He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,7 And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,8 And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,9 And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,10 And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.11 And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.12 And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.13 And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.14 For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest's office unto the Lord:15 And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.16 And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the Lord God of their fathers.17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.18 And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;19 Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.20 And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.21 And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.)22 And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.23 And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.
The sermon centers on David's flight to the cave of Adullam, a strategic refuge where he gathers a diverse group of outcasts—those in distress, in debt, and bitter in soul—transforming them from a motley crew into a disciplined band under his leadership. Through the lens of 1 Samuel 22 and Psalm 142, it emphasizes God's sovereignty amid suffering, highlighting how David, despite his own fear and isolation, turns to the Lord as his true refuge, pouring out his anguish and finding strength in divine knowledge of the way ahead. The preacher contrasts Saul's fear-driven leadership with David's faithful stewardship of trial, urging believers to respond to hardship not with bitterness but with trust, asking, 'Lord, what can You do through me?' Ultimately, the message affirms that God fulfills His purpose in the lives of His people, even in the darkest valleys, and calls listeners to run to Him as their Adullam—refuge, retreat, and source of enduring hope.
Host Darryl Anderson introduces a Man to Man 360 “Man Cave” edition titled “The Winning Edge,” based on 1 Samuel 22 and the cave of Adullam, urging men to see themselves as winners through redemption and God's power and to identify areas they're winning in and where they want to win next. He emphasizes the Man Cave is discipleship and brotherhood, not just a second-Friday event, requiring consistent individual check-ins beyond meetings and creating connection points that can draw others to church. Jeff teaches that David, though overlooked and pursued, processed despair through God (Psalm 142), and God sent 400 distressed, discontented, indebted men whom David developed into loyal valiant warriors, illustrating faith, humility, perseverance, excellence, and full commitment. The message closes by challenging men to be “all in,” even willing to die for the mission, and to adopt a winner's mindset.Try our NEW Fan Mail experience and send us a Text Message from HERE!
In this compelling message, Pastor Will Ford explores what it truly means to connect with God through learning, drawing from Matthew 11 and 1 Samuel 22. He unpacks the biblical depth of knowledge and learning, revealing that true learning is not mere intellectualism, it is experiential, relational intimacy with God. Pastor Will challenges believers to move beyond accumulating information and to pursue the kind of knowing that transforms the heart and connects us deeply to our Rabbi, Jesus. Pastor Will warns that every person is yoked to something, whether to Christ, to religion, or to the ways of the world, and that yoke will disciple and shape every area of life. He calls the church to get so close to Jesus that they are covered in His dust, absorbing His teachings, His way of life, and His truth in every sphere of influence. This message challenges believers to embrace their cave seasons, because like David and his mighty men in the cave of Adullam, it is in the hidden place of learning and encounter with God that broken, distressed, and bitter people are transformed into mighty warriors. Your cave is not a place of defeat, it is a cocoon where God is preparing you for everything He has called you to do. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com
In this compelling message, Pastor Will Ford explores what it truly means to connect with God through learning, drawing from Matthew 11 and 1 Samuel 22. He unpacks the biblical depth of knowledge and learning, revealing that true learning is not mere intellectualism, it is experiential, relational intimacy with God. Pastor Will challenges believers to move beyond accumulating information and to pursue the kind of knowing that transforms the heart and connects us deeply to our Rabbi, Jesus. Pastor Will warns that every person is yoked to something, whether to Christ, to religion, or to the ways of the world, and that yoke will disciple and shape every area of life. He calls the church to get so close to Jesus that they are covered in His dust, absorbing His teachings, His way of life, and His truth in every sphere of influence. This message challenges believers to embrace their cave seasons, because like David and his mighty men in the cave of Adullam, it is in the hidden place of learning and encounter with God that broken, distressed, and bitter people are transformed into mighty warriors. Your cave is not a place of defeat, it is a cocoon where God is preparing you for everything He has called you to do. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com
"David, though the Lord's anointed king, is driven into exile, rejected by his own people, and forced into the wilderness. Yet in this very humiliation, he becomes a powerful picture of Christ—the suffering Messiah who protects His people in their pilgrimage through this fallen world.In this sermon on 1 Samuel 21:10–22:5, we explore David's flight to Gath, his faith in the midst of fear, and the gathering of the distressed to him in the cave of Adullam. These wilderness scenes foreshadow Jesus Christ, the greater David, who gathers weary sinners to Himself and keeps them safe as elect exiles on the way to the heavenly kingdom.The church today is that same distressed company in the wilderness—finding refuge not in the power of the world, but in the rejected yet reigning Messiah.#1Samuel #David #JesusChrist #Sermon #ReformedPreaching #BiblicalTheology #ChristInTheOldTestament #SufferingServant #Wilderness #ChristianLiving"
Genesis 39:20 (ESV) And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison.13 years from being sold into slavery until he steps out onto the platform of leading a notation2 years of prisonYou will experience seasons of the unexpected, where you are wronged, where things feel unfair, where you cry out to God, “WHY?”These seasons are “outside the will of God,” outside the will of God, and yet God redeems these seasons and prepares us during them for our platform.Run To GOD, Not From GODBitterness:Blame the devil, not God or peopleUnforgiveness for others drives people from GodUnforgiveness toward God drives people from God2 Samuel 22:2–4 (ESV) He said, “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.Be Confident God Is With You & Working For YouPhilippians 1:6 (ESV) And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.Isaiah 43:1–3 (ESV) But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Get A Word From GODEzekiel 11:14 (ESV) And the word of the LORD came to me:Ezekiel 12:21 (ESV) And the word of the LORD came to me:Ezekiel 12:26 (ESV) And the word of the LORD came to me:Ezekiel 16:1 (ESV) Again the word of the LORD came to me:Work To Escape, But Do Not BailJames 1:2–4 (ESV) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.Serve Others, Accumulate People1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.1 Samuel 22:1–2 (ESV) David departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. And when his brothers and all his father's house heard it, they went down there to him. And everyone who was in distress, and everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was bitter in soul, gathered to him. And he became commander over them. And there were with him about four hundred men.Bloom In Prison1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.Lean Into Supernatural GiftingsBecause there is a burn, it's like fastingGreat opportunity to connect with the Spirit1 Corinthians 13:13–14:1 (ESV) So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.Don't Complicate Your Situation With SinBig picture focusNo culdesacsIsraelites in desert - tents1 Corinthians 10:1–6 (ESV) For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did.Only Joshua/Caleb experienced the promised land
1 Samuel 22:1-2 (KJV) David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. 2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.
In this episode of The Leader's Notebook (Ep. 304), I walk through the extraordinary and complicated life of King David, beginning in Ruth 4 and 1 Samuel 16. David was not an ordinary man—shepherd, musician, warrior, king, poet, and prophet—yet Scripture still calls him a man after God's own heart. We explore his calling, his courage, his failures, and his fierce pursuit of God's purpose through every season of change. From the anointing at Bethlehem to the cave of Adullam, from kingship to repentance in Psalm 51, David teaches us how to keep our eyes on God's destiny even when we fall. His sin does not excuse us—but his repentance instructs us. His Psalms still speak, still heal, still point us to Christ. There is deep encouragement here for anyone who refuses to quit and keeps falling forward toward grace.– Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:31) - The extraordinary life of King David(00:09:23) - David the Book of Life(00:14:13) - David the King of Israel(00:20:56) - David the Conqueror(00:24:47) - The Story of David and the Capital(00:26:01) - The Story of David and Bathsheba(00:30:56) - David's Sin (Psalm 51)(00:33:10) - Why is David Called a Man After God's Own Heart?(00:34:40) - The Psalms
In this powerful message, Pastor Micaiah dives into 2 Samuel 23 and the story of David's mighty men to unpack what true Holy Grit looks like. It's not about the obstacle - it's about obeying the will of the King. From the cave of Adullam to the camp of the Philistines, discover how devotion leads to courageous action, how proximity sharpens perception, and why breakthrough requires faith without guarantees. If you're ready to stop living indifferent and start living devoted, this message is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A — What is this passage about? David escapes to the cave of Adullam while fleeing from Saul. His family joins him, along with people who are distressed, in debt, and discontented, forming a group of about 400 men under David's leadership. God continues protecting David by providing followers, safeguarding his parents in Moab, and sending the prophet Gad to guide him. B — Best verse to summarize the passage 1 Samuel 22:2 — This verse highlights the gathering of the distressed and discontented around David, showing how God begins forming David's leadership and protecting him through people. C — What are we called to do? Trust that God is working behind the scenes even when life seems uncertain. Follow God's direction faithfully, just as David obeyed when instructed to move. Recognize that God often gathers broken people and leads them under His righteous King.
In this powerful episode, we explore one of the most crucial yet overlooked principles in spiritual leadership: the divine gap between anointing and appointment. Using the profound story of David's selection in 1 Samuel 16, we uncover why God intentionally places a wilderness season between the pouring of oil and the placing of the crown. What You'll Discover: The Divine Architecture of Delay: Why God doesn't anoint for immediate deployment, but for eventual assignment David's Journey: From the shepherd's field to the throne room—understanding the years of formation between 1 Samuel 16 and 2 Samuel 2-5 The Modern Danger: How social media has created "visibility without verification" in prophetic ministry Covenant vs. Charisma: Why platforms attract crowds but only covenant builds lasting legacy The Accountability Crisis: The spiritual dangers of speaking to multitudes while remaining relationally isolated Key Insights: "Between the oil being poured and the crown being placed, there is always a season of obscurity, testing, and formation. This is not an accident of history. It is a divine architectural decision." This episode challenges the modern rush to platform and visibility, revealing why the wilderness seasons—the court of Saul, the cave of Adullam, the years of exile—are not obstacles to destiny but essential preparation for it. Perfect For: Emerging leaders navigating seasons of preparation Ministry leaders seeking to understand divine timing Anyone questioning why their anointing hasn't led to immediate appointment Those building platforms who want to ensure lasting legacy over temporary visibility Resources Mentioned: Book: "Guarding the Gates of the Gift" available at DrDelisaRodgers.com Remember: Charisma attracts crowds. Covenant builds legacy. The more visible the gift, the more essential the covenant structure. #PropheticMinistry #SpiritualLeadership #DivineProcess #KingdomPrinciples #LeadershipDevelopment
Built for Breakthrough is a powerful message that explores the story of David's mighty men and the courage, loyalty, and honor that defined them. Through the Cave of Adullam and the moment they broke through enemy lines for their king, we discover that who we align with shapes us, what we respond to reveals us and how we honor sacrifice defines us. Ultimately, this message calls us to live in a way that reflects the sacrifice of Jesus, because we were built for breakthrough.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
ADULLAM CONFERENCE 2026Theme: THE WISE MASTER BUILDERA holy convocation convened for Pastors and Ministers of the Gospel.In a time where ministry is often shaped by extraneous principles and traditions, the Adullam Conference is designed to equip ministers with divine tools for building according to God's templates in a modern world.This gathering is a space for refreshing, alignment, and spiritual impartation as ministers are prepared for the year ahead.If you are a Pastor or Minister of the Gospel whether a Pioneer, Associate Pastor, or Ministry Leader, this conference is for you.
Pastor Will Ford's sermon, It's Time to Level Up, calls Mercy Culture East Fort Worth and the body of Christ to recognize that the year of Radical Love has prepared the church for greater spiritual authority and responsibility. Using David and the Cave of Adullam, he teaches that seasons of distress are often God's training ground, transforming broken people into mature sons and daughters who can carry authority for others. Pastor Will contrasts immature, self-centered leadership with fathered, entrusted authority, emphasizing that true promotion flows from intimacy with God and a willingness to take responsibility. He challenges the church to stop despising small beginnings, stand for what God has entrusted to them, and “get God into” families, cities, and systems, declaring that the church is coming out of this season transformed, united, and ready to level up together.
#top .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-cd65e285899102913924905c12ffa03d{ padding-bottom:10px; } body .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-cd65e285899102913924905c12ffa03d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{ font-size:25px; } .av-special-heading.av-gs9o3p-cd65e285899102913924905c12ffa03d .av-subheading{ font-size:15px; } Through My Bible Yr 02 – December 21Psalm 142 – 143 LISTEN HERE Through My Bible – December 21 Psalm 142 – 143 (EHV) https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/02-1221db.mp3 See series: Through My Bible Psalm 142 When My Spirit Grows Faint Heading A maskil [1] by David. When he was in the cave. [2] A prayer. A Prayer for the Weary 1 With my voice I cry out to the Lord. With my voice I call to the Lord for mercy. 2 I pour out my complaint before him. I tell my distress before him. 3 When my spirit grows faint within me, you are the one who knows my course. On the path where I walk they have hidden a snare for me. 4 Look to my right and see. There is no one who recognizes me. There is no escape for me. No one cares about my life. 5 I cry out to you, Lord. I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” 6 Pay attention to my loud cry, because I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me, because they are too strong for me. 7 Set me free from my prison, so I can give thanks to your name. Then the righteous will gather around me, because you have accomplished your purpose for me. Psalm 143 Do Not Bring Your Servant Into Judgment Heading A psalm by David. Prayer for Forgiveness 1 Lord, hear my prayer. Give ear to my cry for mercy. In your faithfulness, answer me in your righteousness. 2 Do not bring charges against your servant, because no one living can be righteous before you. The Problem 3 For the enemy pursues my soul. He crushes my life to the ground. He makes me dwell in dark places like those long dead, 4 so my spirit grows faint inside me. Within me my heart is devastated. The Reason for Hope 5 I remember the days of long ago. I meditate on all your works, and I consider what your hands have done. 6 I spread out my hands to you. Interlude My soul thirsts for you like a weary land. The Prayer 7 Hurry! Answer me, Lord. My spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go down to the pit. 8 Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, for I trust in you. Teach me the way that I should go, for I lift up my soul to you. 9 Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for I hide myself in you. 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground. 11 For the sake of your name, O Lord, preserve my life. In your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. 12 In your mercy, wipe out my enemies, and destroy all who threaten my life, for I am your servant. Footnotes Psalm 142:1 A maskil is a type of hymn. It means a song that makes one wise or a skillful song. Psalm 142:1 The cave at Adullam in 1 Samuel 22 or the cave at En Gedi in 1 Samuel 24 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-aocsdx-89cb4ca21532423cf697fc393b6fcee0{ height:10px; } The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4vzadh-3f04b370105df1fd314a2a9d83e55b26{ height:50px; } Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare by MailLink to FlickrLink to InstagramLink to Vimeo
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The Suffering of King David David's fugitive years under Saul (1 Sam 22–24) were not wasted time but a period of divine training and refinement. Though anointed king by Samuel (1 Sam 16:13), David was not yet ready to rule. God enrolled him in the school of suffering, isolation, and rejection to develop the inner character necessary for kingship. In the cave of Adullam, David found himself surrounded not by Israel's elite but by society's outcasts, “everyone who was in distress, and everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented” (1 Sam 22:2). These men became his first followers, and God used them to teach David grace, compassion, and leadership under pressure. In the desert, David learned to live by divine viewpoint, to lean on God's sufficiency instead of human resources. His classroom was the wilderness; his lessons were hardship, endurance, and faith. Like Israel's desert testing, David's adversity exposed the contents of his soul and taught him to rest in God's perfect timing and immutable faithfulness (Deut 8:2). During this season, David composed two psalms that record the anguish and growth of his soul (Psa 57; 142). Psalm 57 was written “when he fled from Saul in the cave” (Psa 57:1a), likely at Adullam (1 Sam 22:1). Here, David's faith triumphed over fear. Surrounded by danger, David prayed, “Be gracious to me, O God… for my soul takes refuge in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by” (Psa 57:1b). Though hunted, he chose praise over panic, saying, “My heart is steadfast, O God… I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples” (Psa 57:7, 9). Adversity was used as a vehicle to expedite his growth, and David learned that security rests not in circumstances but in divine stability. Psalm 142, written later “when he was in the cave,” probably at En-gedi (1 Sam 24:1–3), reveals a soul exhausted by prolonged pressure. David wrote, “No one cares for my soul” (Psa 142:4), capturing the loneliness of exile and the silence of isolation. Yet even there, David refocused on the Lord, saying, “I cried out to You, O Lord; I said, ‘You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living'” (Psa 142:5). According to Ross, “The faithful must depend on the LORD completely when they are in grave difficulties because there is no one else who truly cares for them.”[1] When human support failed, divine grace sustained him. Through these psalms, we see David's soul pressed, purified, and reshaped into a man of faith. The results of that refinement soon became evident. Twice David was providentially placed in a position to kill Saul, first in the cave at En-gedi (1 Sam 24:1–7) and later at the hill of Hachilah (1 Sam 26:7–11). Both times David restrained himself, refusing to violate divine authority. David said, “The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord's anointed” (1 Sam 24:6). This statement reveals a soul stabilized by Bible doctrine and governed by reverence for God's sovereignty. David refused to advance through human manipulation or self-promotion. His patience demonstrated that he had learned to wait for the Lord's vindication, as he said to Saul, “May the Lord judge between you and me… but my hand shall not be against you” (1 Sam 24:12). His restraint was the strength of humility developed through divine viewpoint thinking and prolonged testing (faith in action). These wilderness years, likely spanning seven to ten years, formed the core of David's divine preparation. Every deprivation was a test; every trial was a lesson in grace orientation, faith-rest, and obedience under pressure. When David finally ascended to the throne, he ruled as a man whose soul had been tempered by adversity. The Lord had fulfilled His purpose, confirming the principle He'd spoken to Israel, “He humbled you and let you be hungry… that He might make you understand that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord” (Deut 8:3). Thus, David's wilderness experience was a means of spiritual sanctification. The very afflictions that threatened his life became the instruments of his spiritual growth. By waiting on the Lord and trusting His timing, David demonstrated genuine humility and teachability, which are marks of a man after God's own heart (1 Sam 13:14; Acts 13:22). The Suffering of Daniel Daniel's story begins in the shadow of national tragedy. As a young man, likely in his mid-to-late teens, he was taken captive when Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem and carried many of Judah's nobility to Babylon (Dan 1:1–4). Torn from his homeland, stripped of freedom, and thrust into the heart of a pagan empire, Daniel entered a culture saturated with idolatry, sorcery, and political scheming. Babylon sought not only to enslave his body but to reprogram his mind, to erase his identity as a servant of the Lord and remake him into a loyal functionary of the empire. The king ordered that his name be changed, his education redirected, and his diet replaced with food from the royal table (Dan 1:5–7). Yet from the very beginning, “Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself” (Dan 1:8). Daniel was resolved to stand firm in his faith. He understood that his real allegiance was not to Babylon's king but to the God of heaven. In a foreign land, he refused to lose his spiritual identity. Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div. [1] Allen P. Ross, A Commentary on the Psalms (90–150), vol.3, 875.
Senior Pastor Don Duncan delves into David's period in the cave of Adullam as he continues the series titled Listen Up with this message, The Anointing Speaks. #HolySpirit #Family #TreeOfLifeChurchNB #Supernatural #Miracles #Prophecy #Anointing #AnointedTree of Life Church is located in New Braunfels, TX and we're all about connecting all people to the life, love and power of Jesus!Subscribe to receive our latest worship and messages.Stay Connected: Instagram | instagram.com/tolchurch | www.facebook.com/treeoflifechurch | www.treeoflifechurch.orgOriginally recorded on 10-12-25. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We trace David's path from panic to purpose through the cave of Adullam, showing why the same door that sheltered you can also launch you. We pray for those stuck in revolving doors and call leaders to move with courage, clarity, and compassion.• honoring the house and opening prayer• reading 1 Samuel 22:1–5 in KJV and NIV• entrances and exits reframed by God's direction• David's misstep in Gath and merciful redirection• the cave as safety, recovery, and training• building real relationships in dark seasons• separation for preparation and caring for family• leading while wounded and guarding your heart• prophetic exit from the stronghold to Judah• breaking cycles and leaving the revolving door• scriptural receipts: Noah, Israel, Jonah, Jesus• testimony, altar call, and focused prayer for courage“Go to Judah… your people need to see you.” Welcome To Chosen City Church! We are excited to you have worship with us today and we pray that this sermon blesses you!Partner With Chosen City Church:https://www.chosencitychurch.com/part...Support Chosen City Church:https://www.chosencitychurch.com/givePodcasts and More:https://linktr.ee/chosencitychurchConnect With Chosen City ChurchWebsite: https://chosencitychurch.com.comInstagram: @ChosenCityChurchYouTube: Chosen City ChurchFacebook: Chosen City ChurchIntro and outro created by Joe Anderson Jr. of Truflava Productions
What happens when a true father steps into the life of another man? In this reaction episode, Jeremy Pryor reflects on a powerful conversation between Jason Wilson, author, mentor, and founder of The Cave of Adullam, and former NFL quarterback Cam Newton. Jason doesn't just talk about manhood...he models fatherhood in real time, speaking into Cam's fears, struggles, and hopes. Jeremy unpacks how Jason's words go beyond surface advice and instead strike at the heart of generational growth, family, and biblical manhood. Get ready for a masterclass in how to father not just children, but grown men walking through the challenges of life. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Jason Wilson fathers Cam Newton 7:18 Get married to level up together 8:16 Facing fear of divorce 12:00 Making connections and generational progress 17:28 Healing emotional brokenness in men 21:13 Emotional availability, fear, and courage 32:21 Masterclass in fathering grown men Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MIDFm1mGZI --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!
Psalm 143 is the last of the so called “Penitential” Psalms. This song joins Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, & 130 in a set identified through church history by themes of soul searching repentance, unrestrained confession, and exclusive hope in the Lord of the Covenant. However, while it is one thing to have the self awareness and honesty to rightly understand your troubled situation…it's quite another to be rescued from the consequences of that condition. David understands that deliverance is possible because of WHO God is… therefore he grounds his request & appeal on the faithfulness (1), righteousness (1,2,11), & steadfast love (8,12) of His Lord & Master. The occasion for this song certainly parallels Psalm 142. Perhaps both songs were written from the cave in Adullam.
In this powerful episode, Cam sits down with Jason Wilson to explore what it truly means to be a man of faith in today's world. From the transformative work of The Cave of Adullam to deep conversations on temptation, emotional growth, and biblical manhood, Jason shares personal stories and spiritual insights that challenge cultural norms. The two dive into the importance of self-control, the role of fathers, and the impact of fear on major life decisions like marriage and parenting. Honest, vulnerable, and deeply rooted in faith, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating manhood and spiritual maturity.00:00- Introduction and Guest Introduction00:58- Jason Wilson's Background and Motivations02:25- The Cave of Adullam and Its Impact03:29- Biblical Principles and Personal Transformation05:55- The Role of Tenderness and Strength09:41- Challenges and Overcoming Temptation12:30- Personal Stories and Spiritual Journey23:22- The Importance of Self-Control and Accountability46:38- Clarifying Intentions48:07- The Role of Fear in Life Decisions51:10- Personal Examples of Marriage and Divorce52:44- Biblical Perspectives on Marriage58:18- The Concept of Church and Spirituality01:00:19- The Importance of Knowing Scripture01:03:46- Final Thoughts on Marriage and Fear01:17:15- The Power of Words and Actions01:18:17- The Role of Fathers in Families01:20:25- Personal Struggles and Growth01:22:52- Emotional Availability and Relationships01:27:41- Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges01:31:48- The Importance of Communication01:50:34 - Final Reflections and Outro
In this episode, David becomes a fugitive in his own land. Once a trusted figure in King Saul's court, David is forced to flee for his life due to the king's paranoia and jealousy. His close friendship with Jonathan plays a crucial role in his survival, as Jonathan warns David of Saul's deadly intentions. We follow David's journey as he seeks refuge in Nob, receives holy bread from the priest Ahimelech, and narrowly escapes harm in Gath by feigning madness before King Achish. Amidst these challenges, David's leadership shines, attracting followers even in hiding at the Cave of Adullam.Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...
Pastor Collins delivers an electrifying message on "Leading Under Pressure" that will transform how you navigate life's most challenging seasons.Using King David as our leadership template, this powerful teaching reveals why returning to worship is the secret weapon for every leader facing impossible circumstances. When David found himself hiding in the cave of Adullam, surrounded by the distressed, indebted, and discontented, he demonstrated a profound truth: true leadership flows from dependency on God, not from personal strength or resources."At some point God is going to bring you to the end of yourself," Brother Collins declares, explaining that our flesh and intellect cannot produce global revival – only Holy Ghost power can accomplish such feats. These crucible moments aren't meant to destroy us but to develop complete reliance on the Spirit.The most striking revelation comes from David's response when his own men turned against him after losing everything to raiders. Rather than defending himself or fighting back, "David encouraged himself in the Lord." This pivotal moment teaches us to create an atmosphere of worship around ourselves, letting praise guide our activities and thoughts even when there seems nothing to praise God for.Brother Collins delivers a prophetic promise that will ignite your faith: not only will God restore what's been lost, but He will give "triple for your trouble" – exceeding what was taken and bringing abundance beyond what was previously possessed. Through compassion for the lost, worship in pressure, and persistent pursuit, you will recover all the enemy has stolen.Join us in this timely word that's already transforming ministries across Central America as we prepare for an unprecedented harvest of souls. What pressure are you facing today? It's time to return to Judah – your place of praise – and watch God turn your greatest battles into your greatest breakthroughs.We love to hear from our listeners! Thank you! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1639030158?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VZBSV9T4GT4AMRWEWXJE&skipTwisterOG=1 Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@charlesgrobinette https://www.instagram.com/charles.g.robinette/ https://author.amazon.com/books https://radicallyapostolic-merch.com www.charlesgrobinette.com
In today's episode, you'll hear about the real reason young men are quietly giving up and what to do about it. This episode will change the way you see the men in your life – and the way they see themselves. Today, bestselling author Jason Wilson is here to talk about what most men won't say out loud — and what they need to hear. For the past 22 years, Jason has been mentoring boys and men at the Cave of Adullam — a martial arts based mentoring program that gives them permission to feel, room to heal, and the tools to lead. And what he shares in this conversation will move you. It will surprise you. And it will equip you with the tools and insights to help the men in your life grow. You'll learn: - Why so many men are silently struggling — and the real reason they don't talk about it. - How emotional suppression is destroying men's peace, purpose, and relationships. - What boys actually need to grow into strong, emotionally healthy men. - How to support the men you love without judgment — and help them feel safe enough to open up. This is a masterclass in how to stop suffering in silence and start living with more peace, power, and purpose. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You WantConnect with Mel: Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel's personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. In this episode, Christine Caine wraps up her powerful series on wisdom by diving deep into Psalm 34—a psalm born in the middle of David's trauma, fear, and exile. She breaks down the backstory of David's desperate flight from Saul, his bizarre strategy of pretending madness, and his writing of a worship-filled psalm from the darkness of the cave of Adullam. Christine unpacks what it means to seek God when everything falls apart, to worship through fear, and to trust God's wisdom over worldly answers. Whether you're facing anxiety, betrayal, or confusion, this episode is a reminder that the wisest thing you can do is run to God, not from Him—and that worship is always the gateway to wisdom. Get your free Episode Reflection Guide here. + + + + + Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you.
In this Bible Story, David escapes from Saul and has to lie to priests, pretend to be insane to kings, and escape to caves in order to preserve his life. However, God continued to bless David. Outcasts, misfits, and debtors from Israel began to band around him. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 21-22. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 21:5 from the King James Version.Episode 89: David made his way to Nob, the city of priests, and Ahimelech came to meet him and asked why he was there. David quickly told Ahimelech what he needed to hear and asked for food to sustain him on his journey. He asked for a sword and Ahimelech gifted him the sword of Goliath that he had used so many years ago. After this, David fled quickly to Gath knowing that Saul would be hot on his tail. But Gath wasn't safe for him either and so he fled again to a cave in Adullam where he would praise God and write Psalms in the midst of his suffering. Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Get my new book Make Money Easy here!Transformational leader Jason Wilson shatters conventional masculinity, revealing a revolutionary path toward manhood. Drawing from his decades of experience mentoring young men at Detroit's Cave of Adullam and his personal journey of emotional healing, Wilson shares how he evolved from a "masculine male" focused solely on protection and provision to a "comprehensive man" capable of expressing full emotional range while maintaining strength. Through vulnerable stories about his marriage, fatherhood, and personal growth, Wilson illustrates how embracing emotional transparency led to deeper connections and true freedom, offering a revolutionary framework for men seeking authentic, balanced lives.The Man The Moment Demands by Jason WilsonIn this episode you will learn:How to break free from limiting masculine stereotypes and develop a comprehensive range of human attributesWhy emotional transparency is crucial for developing deep, lasting relationships and finding inner peaceThe "Four R's" process for making conscious decisionsHow to balance being both strong and sensitive while maintaining authentic masculinityWhy addressing childhood trauma is essential for becoming an emotionally healthy manFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1725For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Mel Robbins – greatness.lnk.to/1710SCGabby Bernstein – greatness.lnk.to/1714SCRupi Kaur – greatness.lnk.to/1678SC Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX
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