Podcasts about Goliath

Most people say they want financial breakthrough, but very few are actually walking in the faith it takes to get there. In this episode, Ray Higdon delivers a powerful and challenging message for anyone who feels stuck financially. The problem, Ray says, isn't strategy or timing. It's who you're being every single day, and whether you're truly walking in faith or just claiming to be. Ray draws on scripture, personal stories, and hard-won business experience to unpack what walking in faith actually looks like in practice. He shares the moment his company faced a $1.1 million hotel bill for a major event, how he was led to bring in John Maxwell as a speaker despite the enormous financial pressure, and why that obedience, not logic, produced the breakthrough. He also unpacks the parable of the talents, Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, and David's posture before Goliath to illustrate what genuine faith-driven decision-making looks like when the numbers don't make sense. This episode will challenge you to stop holding on so tightly to the money you have that you miss the investment God is calling you toward. If every opportunity looks like a cost instead of a door, this message is for you. Ray's raw honesty and faith-based perspective make this one of the most compelling episodes for entrepreneurs and network marketers who want God-led financial growth, not just hustle. —

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David and Goliath Podcast for Kids Old Testament Bible Podcast for Kids - This week we learn about David and Goliath and how the Lord can strengthen us and give us courage. We also learn that the Lord looketh not on outward appearances but on the heart. This podcast follows the Come Follow Me curriculum from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Are you looking for a scripture study church podcast? You are listening to Come Follow Me Kids! A Come Follow Me Podcast For Kids. This is specifically a Primary Podcast or Primary Scripture Study Poscast that studies Come Follow Me. Welcome to Come Follow Me Kids! We are a scripture study podcast that accompanies the Come Follow Me Manual by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We play games, sing songs, and tell stories to go along with the scriptures. This year we are specifically studying the Old Testament. We sometimes use audio clips from the Friend Magazine and other church sources, however we are not officially sponsored by the church in any way. If your children would like a free baptism shout out or to be guests on this podcast, email us at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com. If you like this podcast, please leave us a review. Thank you!

Kingdom Activation of Remnant Ministry – Foundational Issues Part 1 | KIB 535 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description Are you ready for what God is about to release in the earth? In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake explore the spiritual preparation necessary for the activation of remnant ministry in the last days. As darkness increases and many believers struggle with discouragement and hopelessness, God is calling His people to deeper faith, greater endurance, and unwavering covenant fidelity. Mary Lou begins by addressing the enemy's strategy to attack God's calling on your life from the very beginning. She shares biblical encouragement for overcoming hopelessness and maintaining confidence in God's promises even during seasons of tribulation. Dr. Lake then dives deep into the biblical meaning of belief, revealing that true faith is far more than a one-time decision. Through an examination of John 3:16, Abraham's journey of faith, and the teachings of the New Testament, he demonstrates that genuine belief produces transformation, endurance, obedience, and spiritual maturity. This episode also examines: The difference between easy-believism and biblical faith Why God is preparing remnant believers for Kingdom assignments The necessity of covenant faithfulness in the last days How Babylonian systems have distorted ministry models The importance of returning to the biblical patterns found in the Book of Acts Why believers must develop spiritual discernment in an age of deception and AI-driven confusion The transition from being servants of God to becoming His trusted friends As God begins activating His remnant, it is crucial that believers build their lives upon biblical foundations rather than worldly systems. This message will challenge, encourage, and equip you for the days ahead. If this ministry is helping you grow in your walk with Messiah, please LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the notification bell. Your support helps us continue preparing the remnant for the unfolding of end-time prophecy. Visit us at: https://www.kingdomintelligencebriefing.com Timeline 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to KIB 535 01:57 Mary Lou: Overcoming Hopelessness in the Last Days 03:30 How the Enemy Attacks Your Calling from the Beginning 05:40 Tribulation, Faith, and Spiritual Maturity 07:12 Rejecting Hopelessness, Desperation, and Doubt 10:20 How Tribulation Produces Hope and Endurance 13:51 David, Goliath, and Preparing for Greater Battles 16:29 The Remnant's Preparation for the Days Ahead 17:31 Kingdom Activation and End-Time Assignments 18:20 Discernment Concerning Modern Ministry Models 20:53 The Corruption of Biblical Christianity 22:27 Returning to the Book of Acts as the Model 23:45 John 3:16 and the True Meaning of Belief 27:31 The Greek Meaning of Biblical Faith 29:40 Abraham's Journey from Babylon to Covenant 32:22 Faith as a Lifelong Transformational Process 34:12 Will Jesus Find Faith on the Earth? 36:08 Evidence of Genuine Conversion 37:24 Building Ministries vs. Building Christlikeness 41:49 Faith, Prayer, and Spiritual Transformation 43:15 Understanding Authority, Kingdoms, and Open Doors 48:45 Why Salvation Is a Journey, Not an Event 50:17 Redefining Belief Through Scripture 52:30 Abraham: From Believer to Friend of God 54:47 The Cost of Kingdom Faithfulness 56:20 Enduring to the End in the Last Days 58:15 Confirming Your Calling and Election 01:01:45 Working Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling 01:03:20 Returning to Biblical Models of Ministry 01:04:45 The Fivefold Ministry and Home Fellowships 01:06:00 Why Believers Must Be Allowed to Ask Questions 01:09:15 Preparing the Remnant for the AI Age 01:11:30 Doing Great Exploits Through Covenant Faithfulness 01:13:05 God's Coming Activation of the Remnant 01:14:16 Final Prayer and Encouragement Hashtags #KingdomIntelligenceBriefing #MichaelLake #BiblicalLifeTV #RemnantBelievers #KingdomActivation #EndTimes #BibleProphecy #SpiritualWarfare #RemnantRising #FaithInGod #ChristianDiscipleship #BookOfActs #KingdomLiving #BiblicalTruth #EndTimeRemnant #ChristianFaith #OvercomingBabylon #LastDaysChurch #HolySpirit #FaithAndObedience

The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@gmal.com Garth Heckman So what am I talking about today?  But we get our gifting, our passions our talents and our purpose all confused. What is what? Gifting is a natural ability. Athletics, singing, math, Art Passion is something we love doing. Performing, creating, teaching, playing Talents are typically something we have practiced to achieve.  And sometimes these all weave together for the perfect storm.    But none are the sum total of our purpose!    The Bible doesn't give just one single sentence for a person's purpose;  it unfolds it like a grand narrative with a few core pillars.    OT and NT a person's ultimate purpose is generally broken down into three main relationships:    -  your relationship with God,    -  your relationship with others,    -  and your relationship with the world around you.   1. To Know God and Bring Him Glory MGLG At the very foundation, the Bible states that humans were created by God and for God. Your primary purpose is to be in a relationship with Him and to reflect His character to the world.   Reflecting His Image: In Genesis 1:27, it says humans are made in the "image of God." Think of this like a mirror—our job is to reflect His love, justice, kindness, and creativity into the world. Bringing Him Glory: MGLG -The prophet Isaiah quotes God as saying, "Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made" (Isaiah 43:7). BOTTOM LINE: LOOK LIKE GOD AND MAKE HIM LOOK GOOD       2. The Twin Pillars: Love God, Love People When Jesus was asked what the most important commandment in the entire scripture was, He simplified the entire Old Testament law into two direct actions. This is often looked at as the "Ultimate Summary" of human purpose.   MATTHEW 22:37 The first commandment Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and spirit. Second greatest is to lover your neighbor as yourself.        3. Cultivate the World (The Cultural Mandate) Purpose in the Bible isn't just spiritual; it's also practical and action-oriented. Right at the beginning of the human story, God gave mankind a specific job description regarding the earth itself. In Genesis 1:28, humans are told to "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it." This is often called the Cultural Mandate. It means humans are designed to be stewards—caretakers of creation. Your purpose includes taking raw potential (whether that's land, a business, a family, or a talent) and cultivating or literally squeezing everything out of it to help life thrive. 4. Walking in Unique, Prepared Good Works   the Apostle Paul writes about how Gods purpose intertwines with our purpose which is good works.  We are uniquely crafted for specific contributions to this world.   "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." — Ephesians 2:10   The word used for "handiwork" or "workmanship" in the original Greek text is poiema (where we get our word poem). The Bible views your life as a unique masterpiece designed to carry out specific good deeds that match your exact strengths, personality, and experiences. Does "Handiwork" Tie into "Good Works"? Thematically yes, strongly: The verse's logic flows from identity (we are God's crafted masterpiece) to purpose (created for good works God pre-planned). Being God's poiema equips and orients us toward the erga agatha. Good works are the outworking and goal of His creative work in us—not the cause of salvation, but its fruit (tying back to vv. 8–9).   Picture this: His work in us, created us for his works through us to fulfill his purpose.      Handiwork vs. Good works in Eph. 2:8,9 Two different words. Gods work is a masterpiece Our work is a labor. ONE IS OUR IDENTITY THE OTHER IS OUR ACTIVITY     Life experiences we see in scripture and the real world.  Their life experiences were not random or wasted but formed the precise preparation, character development, skills, relationships, and credibility God used for their callings.** The Bible shows a consistent pattern: God shapes people through seasons of obscurity, suffering, failure, cultural exposure, and incremental faithfulness long before the "big moment." These experiences built humility, dependence on God, specific competencies, empathy, and strategic positioning.     David (1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel) **Key experiences**: Rejected by His father born illegitimate, Shepherd boy overlooked by family, given menial jobs, trials by lion/bear protecting sheep, anointed privately as future king, served Saul as musician/warrior, faced Goliath with past faithfulness as proof, 13 plus years as fugitive hiding in caves from Saul, attracted misfits and losers, forced to work with the Philistines his enemies.    - **How it prepared him**: Learned how to deal with rejection and turn to God. Shepherding taught leadership, courage, and reliance on God (Psalms reflect this). Defeating Goliath came from tested faith in small battles. Wilderness years forged trust in God's timing (refusing to kill Saul), developed military strategy, and created a loyal following. These equipped him to unite Israel, establish the kingdom, write worship that endures, and prepare the way for the temple/Solomon. His "rejection" years were kingship training.

For most of our history, humans lived in relatively egalitarian societies that actively prevented the accumulation of power. Author of Goliath's Curse, Luke Kemp, examines how hierarchical states, 'Goliaths', came to dominate the world. We explore why Goliaths repeatedly collapse, the likely trajectories of today's global Goliath, and what it might take to radically democratize power before history repeats itself. Highlights include: Why Luke rejects the term 'civilization' in favor of 'Goliath' to describe the large-scale societies that have emerged over the past several thousand years and were built on dominance hierarchies such as ruler and ruled, rich and poor, man and woman, and free and slave; How archaeological and anthropological evidence suggests that for most of human history people lived in relatively egalitarian, democratic, and cooperative societies, challenging long-standing assumptions about humanity's supposedly violent and selfish nature; How humans historically constrained would-be tyrants through ridicule, ostracism, exile, and if necessary group execution; How the first Goliaths emerged thousand of years after intensified agriculture, using war and violence and growing their power through the 'Goliath fuel' of 'lootable resources, monopolizable weapons, and caged land'; How 'babies, bombs, bacteria, and barbarism' enabled Goliaths to expand across the globe, conquering and absorbing non-state people into today's global Goliath; Why the 'darker angels of our nature' - status competition, the 'dark triad' of personality traits, and the authoritarian impulse - also provide fuel to the growth and persistence of Goliaths; Why Goliaths function as engines of inequality that become increasingly vulnerable to shocks like popular rebellion, environmental stress, disease, and how this makes societal collapse a recurring feature of large-scale societies throughout history; Why, if we continue with business as usual, the most likely long-term fate of today's global Goliath is collapse, and why in the short term we may be heading toward a 'Silicon Goliath' of increased digital surveillance and potential for autocratic repression; How we might 'shackle' Goliath through a process of radical democratization in 4 different forms of power - political, economic, violence, and information. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/luke-kemp   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Support our work with a one-time or monthly donation: https://www.populationbalance.org/donate Learn more at https://www.populationbalance.org Copyright 2016-2026 Population Balance

In this week's Come, Follow Me coaching conversation, Heather and Bonnie Butler explore the story of David and Goliath through the lens of emotional regulation, nervous system awareness, and personal growth. They discuss how repeated messages of fear can shape our beliefs, why many of us unknowingly carry generational patterns into our lives, and how to recognize the internal "giants" that keep us stuck. Together they offer practical tools for moving through fear, strengthening faith, and becoming the person who changes the story for future generations.   For more information about Bonnie and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE. View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.  

What do you do when you've made the decision, said the prayer, set the intention, but the results haven't arrived yet?In this episode of Inspire Create Manifest, Joe explores what he calls The Uncomfortable Middle.The space between where you are and where you're going.The space between the prayer and the answer.The intention and the manifestation.The decision and the result.Using powerful examples from Abraham, Peter walking on water, David facing Goliath, and the faith of a mustard seed, Joe shares why most people don't fail because they aren't capable. They quit because the middle feels uncertain.If you've been waiting for proof before taking action, this episode is an invitation to trust the next step, even when you can't see the entire path.Because sometimes the thing you're asking for is waiting on the other side of the step you're afraid to take. Work with Joe -

Motion Church | Warrior Poet Society, Week 1: "You Are the Man" Season two of the David series is here — and it picks up right where the last one left off, 15 months later. "King David, to me, is one of the most fascinating people in scripture because, man, his life had everything — the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, a man who genuinely loved God and failed God simultaneously." Last time, Motion Church covered David's early life — Samuel choosing the shepherd boy no one saw coming, and the iconic showdown with Goliath, where the takeaway was simple: God wastes nothing. "David had been preparing his entire life for that moment." This time, the series picks up in the messy middle, right after Bishop Chris preached the part where David's story gets really complicated — the scandal with Bathsheba, the abuse of power, the betrayal, the cover-up, and the death of her husband Uriah. And yes, "if you like drama, we got it." The text is 2 Samuel 12. God, because he cares deeply for David, sends the prophet Nathan — not to confront him directly, but to tell him a story. A rich man with everything he could ever want. A poor man with one beloved little lamb, raised like a daughter. And when a guest comes to town, the rich man takes the poor man's lamb rather than giving from his own abundance. David's anger burns. He's furious. "Surely the man who has done this deserves to die." And then Nathan drops it: "You are the man." That's the title. And it lands harder than it sounds — because here was David, burning with righteous indignation about somebody else's sin, while his own was sitting right there in the room with him. "It's a lot easier to see somebody else's sin than my own. It just seems so much more obvious when you're doing dumb stuff than when I'm doing dumb stuff." A key note in God's rebuke hits differently too — right in the middle of calling David out, God says, "If that had been too little, I would have added to you many more things like these." "God doesn't owe us anything. We owe him everything. God doesn't have to provide for us. He chooses to provide for us." And had David understood that, maybe the whole thing could have been avoided. "At the end of the day, what we really need more of is Jesus — his grace, his peace, his kindness, his goodness, his mercy." Which leads to what Jesus would say about the whole situation — Matthew 7:1-5. Everyone loves verse one: "Do not judge, so that you will not be judged." But nobody wants verses two through five. "We love verse one. We hate verses 2 through 5." The fuller picture isn't don't see the speck in your brother's eye. It's first take the log out of your own. Two things Jesus is clearly saying: take your own sin seriously, and be consistent. "Don't be so consumed with what other people are doing and where they got it wrong... those are specs, and sometimes we've got logs." And what Jesus is not saying is that we ignore the sins of people we love. "The most loving thing that you could do is tell them the truth." Like Nathan did for David — not with rage or condemnation, but with love and wisdom, because "God cares so deeply for David" and wanted to restore him. Progress on sin isn't always clean or linear. As one pastoral conversation this week reminded: "Maybe you're not who you want to be yet, but at least you're not who you used to be. Maybe you're not where you want to be yet, but thank God you're not where you used to be." Sanctification is a lifetime process — for newbies and 26-year church veterans alike. The closing challenge: "I think we can make such a significant impact on our society, our culture, our community — if we just start with us." Because once we were lost and now we're found. Once we were blind and now we see. And because of that, we go help other people find what we've found.

Motion Church | Warrior Poet Society, Week 2: "Lessons on the Lamb" Season two of the David series backtracks a bit this week — picking up not after the Bathsheba scandal, but earlier, when Saul is still king and wants David dead. "Not the kind of situation you want to find yourself in." Jealous and paranoid over David's growing popularity (there was literally a chorus about him: "Saul has slain his thousands, David his tens of thousands"), Saul starts hurling actual spears at him. So David goes "on the lamb" — on the run — which gives this message its title: Lessons on the Lamb. First lesson: strength doesn't always look like what we think it looks like. Even though David once stood fearlessly before Goliath, here he is running from a "washed up warrior." Why? Because David understood it wasn't his timing or his fight to pick. "There are battles in your life... that only God can fight." Sometimes the strongest thing a person can do isn't retaliate — it's walk away. "If I respond, it is not peace. It is debris, it is chaos, it is destruction, and I may feel right or think that it's right, but it doesn't make it right." Discernment — sometimes in the form of a spouse saying "babe" — matters. "Strength doesn't always look like you think that strength looks. It's a different kind of strength." Second lesson, and maybe the coolest full-circle moment in David's life: old swords, new battles. After defeating Goliath, David took the giant's own sword as a trophy. Years later, fleeing from Saul and desperate for a weapon, David arrives at the tabernacle in Nob, and the priest Ahimelech tells him there's only one sword available — Goliath's, wrapped in cloth, practically forgotten. David's response: "There is none like it. Give it to me." The lesson lands personally: "The battles from your past are the weapons for your future." Nothing you've gone through was wasted. "God does not waste anything in our lives." And the weapon isn't just for you — "it helps other people too." The final lesson is what gets called a "looney lesson." Fleeing into enemy territory — the city of Gath, ruled by King Achish — David realizes he's been recognized and is in real danger. So he does something wild: he pretends to be insane, scratching on the gate and drooling into his beard, until Achish dismisses him as a madman not worth the trouble. "Sometimes doing the right thing will make you look like a mad person." When you're doing what God has called you to do, "it's not always going to make sense to other people." And that's fine — "our purpose is more than to impress people. We are here to honor the sacrifice of Jesus' life on the cross." After all, the message of the cross itself looked like foolishness to the world — "the one who knew no sin became sin on my behalf... it's foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God." Three lessons from a man on the run: a different kind of strength, old swords for new battles, and sometimes a little bit of "crazy" is exactly what faithfulness looks like.

Have you ever walked through something hard and wondered if God's blessing was still in your life? In this powerful Sunday message, Pastor Donnie McClurkin anchors believers in one of the most liberating truths in Scripture: the blessing God has placed on your life cannot be reversed. Drawing from Numbers 23:19-20, he reminds us that God is not a man who lies or falls short of His word. What He has spoken over you stands, regardless of what the enemy attempts, regardless of what circumstances suggest, and regardless of what your past looks like. Pastor McClurkin traces the story of Balaam, a prophet hired to curse Israel, who discovered that he could not undo what God had already declared. The people were already blessed before the curse was ever attempted. In the same way, believers today carry a blessing that no opposition, no accusation, and no spiritual attack can overturn. Drawing from his own testimony of poverty, violence, and addiction, Pastor McClurkin makes it personal: the struggle could not stop what God had already spoken. From the lion's den to the fiery furnace, from David and Goliath to Micah 7:8, this message is a declaration that the enemy's greatest effort falls short every time against the blessed of God. This message is a call to correct your vision, stand tall in what God has declared, and walk out of every situation carrying the confidence of someone who knows they are blessed. "My blessing is not based on what I have. My blessing is based on Who I have." The blessing of God on your life is not based on your circumstances. It is based on your connection to Jesus, and that cannot be taken from you. Sermon Scripture: Numbers 23:19-20    We stream live every Sunday at 11 am and every Wednesday at 8 pm. Visit our website: https://perfectingfaithchurch.com  Connect with us on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectingFaithChurch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectingfaithchurch/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  X: https://x.com/PFCNY   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  

Correction Without Condemnation by Autumn Dickson David is one of our center characters this week as he rises to the throne and protects Israel. There are a lot famous stories this week, including the famous story of David and Goliath. However, I want to talk about a lesser studied portion of the Old Testament. It's a relatively tiny detail, but it can teach us a lot. David has conquered Jerusalem and brought the Ark of the Covenant there. After all the celebration, David is sitting in his palace and it occurs to him that the Lord doesn't have a proper place of worship. David is living in a house of cedar, but the Lord only has a tent. David feels a desire to correct this and approaches Nathan about it. Nathan approves and tells David to do what his heart desires; the Lord is with him. Later on, the Lord corrects Nathan. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever. So interestingly enough, the Lord disagreed. That night, the Lord sends a revelation to Nathan. David will not build the temple; his son will. David is associated with war, and the Lord approved much of that conquest. However, from a symbolic and theological standpoint, the temple is associated with peace and rest. Solomon's reign was associated with rest, and so he was the one to build the temple. Nathan passes the message on to David, and David accepts this answer from the Lord. Perhaps this doesn't seem like that big of a deal in comparison to other scripture that we're reading this week, but that's actually partially my point. Making a decision all on your own and then being corrected by the Lord doesn't have to be that big of a deal. Let's delve in a tad deeper. Sometimes we get really caught up in making sure we're following the Lord. The problem isn't wanting to follow the Lord; the problem comes when we make it a problem. There are two fears that we can often run into in regards to revelation: Fear one. We don't want to do wrong by the Lord and get in trouble. I'm not 100% where this fear comes from…probably Satan? The Lord tells us over and over and over that He loves us and wants us to try and act. Yet despite His assurances, we get nervous about doing things wrong. As far as I can tell, the Lord wasn't angry with David or Nathan for getting excited about building a house for Him. I would be shocked if the Lord was anything less than beaming over two of His sons trying to worship Him. That didn't mean it was the right direction, but the Lord wasn't mad about it. The Lord wants us to act and move forward and do good things of our own free will. He will course correct as necessary. Which leads me to my next point. Fear two. Even if the Lord isn't angry, we don't want to end up in the wrong direction. We're often afraid to move forward without the explicit green light from the Lord. We don't want to take the wrong steps. When we were looking to get a house, I was really worried about making the wrong decision. I was praying about it and praying about it and praying about it. Conner didn't. I had a hard time wanting to move forward without the Lord's approval, but he approached the situation very differently. He weighed the pros and cons and went over our finances. He made the best decision he could with the information he had. And that was it. I don't think he prayed about it even once. It used to worry me. I wanted him to seek out the Lord's will more often than I thought he was, but I had an experience with him that shifted my perspective. We were looking at getting a car years and years ago. We stopped to look at this van on our way to a family dinner. I stayed in the car while he went and looked at the van. When he climbed back in, I asked if we were buying it. He answered in the negative. I asked him what was wrong with it (he's worked as a mechanic previously), and he told me that he didn't see anything that was wrong with it. When I asked him why we weren't buying it, he replied, “I had a bad feeling about it.” Conner didn't necessarily wait for green lights, but he listened to red lights when they came along as needed. That was the first step in a journey that changed how I approach revelation. I no longer feel held back by fear. I'm not afraid of the Lord being mad. I recognize that the Lord wants me to be wise like Him, and that requires practicing my decision-making skills like Him. He knows that allowing me to make decisions also means that I'm going to make mistakes, but He's not worried about that. Not to mention, He's happy to course correct as necessary. I make a decision that I truly want and think is best, and I trust Him to speak to me if I'm wrong. That's how I pictured the context of this particular conversation between David and Nathan. They were rejoicing and ready to worship the Lord. They were purposefully thinking of Him and trying to do good works without being directly asked. Then the Lord simply corrected them as needed. We can move forward in faith and excitement and trust the Lord to close the door or correct us if it's not the right path. There is no reason to be afraid. I testify that the Lord wants us to make decisions and become wise like Him. There is no other way to do this except to practice. I also testify that He is powerful and knows how to speak with us. He doesn't give us our agency so that He can condemn us when we make mistakes. He paid for those mistakes and stands ready to help us along. He knows how to speak to you if you're trying to listen. Trust that He can lead you along. Be excited about the decisions before you; the Lord can turn them all for your good when you're seeking to worship Him. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

https://newsongpeople.com/messages/the-secret-strength-of-hidden-workWhat if the quiet, hidden seasons of your life aren't wasted time—but the very place where God is building what you'll need for what's next? Before David ever faced Goliath, he spent years in a field with sheep, unseen and unnoticed. But it was there—in the waiting, in the small battles, in the faithful work no one applauded—that he became the man who could stand before giants. God doesn't just care about getting you there; He cares about getting into you what you're going to need when you get there.

David's victory over Goliath teaches us that overcoming life's giants begins with a transformed mindset rooted in God's promises, remembering His faithfulness, and using the gifts and experiences He has already placed in our hands. As we speak God's truth over our circumstances and trust in Jesus—the ultimate Overcomer—we can face fear, adversity, and seemingly impossible obstacles with confidence and faith.

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Faulkner, founder of 3B Credit Health, to discuss his journey from overcoming personal credit challenges to building a thriving credit education and restoration company. Kevin shares how he launched 3B Credit Health in 2020 with nothing more than an iPhone, a $50 printer, and a commitment to helping others achieve financial success. Rooted in small-town values and a personalized approach, his company has helped more than 1,000 clients improve their credit, purchase homes, and create stronger financial futures through customized 3B Credit Success Plans. Tune in to hear Kevin's inspiring entrepreneurial story, practical credit insights, and advice for anyone looking to take control of their financial future.???? Connect with Kevin Faulkner: ✅ Website: https://3bcredithealth.com/ ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfaulkner3b ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.faulkner.353 ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinfaulknertexas/ Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net 

Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will look at a ton of maps, videos and pictures that will help you picture exactly where David fought Goliath, how he got down to the brook to get the stones and how the Philistines were caught by the Israelites. We have an intense amount of images for you on that, on the place where Saul was killed, and more. Join us and the scriptures will become even more real for you. Also, join us for a live recording event on July 8th in Lehi, where Andrew Skinner and Kerry will answer questions and teach a bit. Be part of the episode and part of the podcast, all for free. You can join via Zoom too. Just email me at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com. In this episode Kerry and Dr. Avram Shannon explore the life of David, and what we know about David and how we can learn from and about him. They look into many aspects of his life, delving into that which made David great, and the seeds of his later sins. Then Kerry and Dr. Richard Nietzel Holzapfel explore what the Davidic covenant is, how it differs from other covenants, and why it is important. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

What tools do you have as you fight your Goliath?

When the Gargoyles' leader, Goliath, is seriously injured, his friend and former mentor, Hudson, must keep him alive until sunrise. To keep Goliath alert, Hudson reminisces about their days as warriors in medieval Scotland.   Follow us on Instagram! Dr. Drea Letamendi - @drdreapsychology Brian Ward - @b_ward028 The Arkham Sessions - @thearkhamsessions Join us on Patreon! Patreon.com/ArkhamSessions

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Long before David and Goliath face one another in the Valley of Elah, the ground beneath them already carries a history. The terebinth tree stands as a witness to conversations unfinished, conflicts unresolved, and stories that continue shaping the present long after they seem forgotten. In this sermon from Eshel: Preaching the Trees, we consider how buried history influences the lives we live today. Scripture reminds us that no moment arrives in isolation. We inherit relationships, wounds, promises, and questions from those who came before us. This message reflects on memory, reconciliation, and the courage required to face what remains unfinished. Sometimes faithfulness begins not by moving on, but by paying attention to the stories that still live beneath the surface. Part of the Eshel: Preaching the Trees series. Sermon by Rev. Amos J. Disasa. Subscribe for weekly sermons from First Presbyterian Church of Dallas. fpcdallas.org

On Sunday, June 14th 2026, Joe Lake takes us deep into the familiar story of David and Goliath, but with a transformative twist that challenges us to look beyond the giant in the valley. We discover that defeating external enemies is only the beginning of our spiritual journey. The real battle often continues long after the visible giant falls—in the wounds we carry, the relationships that hurt us, and ultimately in surrendering our own will to God. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17-30, we explore how David faced three distinct giants: the obvious enemy Goliath, the painful betrayal of King Saul who should have been his protector, and finally his own internal struggle when everything was stripped away. The message reveals that our private victories matter more than our public ones, and that daily communion with God prepares us for battles we don't yet see coming. We're reminded that hurt people hurt people, and unless we allow God to heal our wounds—especially those inflicted by other believers—we'll remain trapped in cycles of pain that prevent us from fulfilling our purpose. The challenge before us is clear: we must stop guarding our wounds from the very God who wants to heal them, and we must learn to hold onto Jesus alone, releasing our grip on everything else, even good things, so that He can truly be our shepherd.

Everybody knows the story of David and Goliath. Little guy, big giant, little guy wins. It's become so embedded in our culture that we've turned it into a metaphor for overcoming obstacles, believing in yourself, and rooting for the underdog. The problem is — that's not really what the story is about. In this message, Charlie takes one of the most familiar stories in all of scripture and shows us what we've been missing. David didn't show up to the battlefield looking for a fight. He was there to bring lunch to his brothers. What moved him into action wasn't ambition or courage — it was hearing someone mock the God he loved. This wasn't about his Goliath. It was about God's glory. And when you see the story that way, everything changes. You don't have to be the underdog who finally wins. You get to be someone who fights for something so much bigger than yourself — knowing the battle has already been won. Charlie also digs into what Goliath's size was really about, what a shepherd's sling could actually do, and how this story points directly to Jesus — the king who fought for a people who couldn't fight for themselves and won a victory they could never win on their own. To find out more about Oaks Chapel, visit OaksChapel.org.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Crossroads Church!This week in After God's Own Heart, Westminster Campus Pastor Kevin Syes explores one of the most familiar stories in the Bible: David and Goliath.But what if this story is about more than courage?As we look deeper into 1 Samuel 17, we'll discover that David's confidence didn't come from believing in himself. It came from remembering God's faithfulness and trusting that the battle belonged to the Lord.No matter what giant you're facing today, this message reminds us that our hope is not found in our strength but in God's.

Today we talk day 1 of David and Goliath

Today's Scripture passages are 1 Samuel 17 | 1 Timothy 3 - 4.Read by Ekemini Uwan. Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPWORD40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeTo reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form.Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Today, the usual suspects knee-jerked higher Thursday on Trump's latest peace declaration as crude oil dropped, while the other usual suspects (software as a service) were some of the worst performers ahead of Adobe's earnings release after the close. Also, a strong discussion of the status for gold, copper, crude oil and El Niño with Saxo Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen, a look at macro and FX and much more. Today's pod hosted by Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy. Links FT suggests that the quantum computing revolution may be coming sooner than we think. Jesse Felder on the Thoughtful Money podcast, pointing out some concerning trends within the AI phenomenon and suggesting we are near a bubble top. A recent Matt Stoller substack post, mostly just encouragement to follow his work and to read his book Goliath and to point out his link to this old post from May of 2009 about Wall Street's capture of Washington - something that Treasury Secretary Bessent has promised to do something about. The new Kevin Warsh Fed will have a critical role to play if this is ever to amount to anything. About twice per week (in normal times, hopefully soon to resume), you will find links discussed on the podcast and a chart-of-the-day over at the John J. Hardy substack. Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and the Saxo Strategy Team here. Please reach out to us at marketcall@saxobank.com for feedback and questions. Click here to open an account with Saxo. Intro music by AShamaluevMusic DISCLAIMER This content is marketing material. Trading financial instruments carries risks. Always ensure that you understand these risks before trading. This material does not contain investment advice or an encouragement to invest in a particular manner. Historic performance is not a guarantee of future results. The instrument(s) referenced in this content may be issued by a partner, from whom Saxo Bank A/S receives promotional fees, payment or retrocessions. While Saxo may receive compensation from these partnerships, all content is created with the aim of providing clients with valuable information and options.

A cold, dark summer in 1816 brought an extraordinary group of young writers together on the shores of Lake Geneva—including an eighteen-year-old Mary Shelley. Andrew Stauffer tells the story of that summer and the conversations, dreams, and climate catastrophe that created Frankenstein's magic. Later in the show: Goliath might be the most famous giant from the Bible, but he's not the only one. Paul Thomas takes us on a deep dive into the monsters of biblical stories. And: Greek and Roman mythology is filled with sea monsters. Georgia Irby explains how ancient relationships with the ocean brought these monsters to life.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes(00:00) The story of David and Goliath. The Hebrew and Greek versions of 1 Samuel 17 render different accounts of Goliath's height. An overview of Goliath's weapons and armor.(05:10) Goliath as a symbol of the unconquerable foes that we all face. David employs six strategies to defeat Goliath that can also be applied to our challenges.(13:53) The sword of Goliath as an article of kingship and evidence that God is with us.(16:25) King Saul is jealous of David and is obsessed with killing him.(26:32) Jonathan is a true friend to David, even though he has reason to be jealous of his success.(29:56) David continues his quest of goodness, yet Jonathan is not threatened.(32:26) David has opportunity to kill Saul, but doesn’t.(32:55) Nabal rebuffs David and refuses to give him food. Abigail acts as a peacemaker, thus saving Nabal's life.(36:11) King Saul consults with the Witch of Endor for revelation. He interacts with the ghost of Samuel, who has died. This experience with the spiritualist medium destroys hope.(39:31) The Philistine leaders send David away during their attack on Saul's forces. David goes to Ziklag and finds that his city has been sacked by the Amalekites and his family has been taken captive. David rescues all the people and shares the spoils of war.(41:58) The Philistines defeat Israel. King Saul and his sons are slain.(43:19) The rise of King David in 2 Samuel.(46:47) Uzzah is smitten for steadying the Ark.(51:03) David acts as both king and priest in his return to Jerusalem. He wears the ephod and offers sacrifice.(53:50) David obtains the threshing floor, where the Ark will rest. The threshing floor can be seen as the foundation stone, the heart of the Holy of Holies and a symbol of Jesus Christ as Savior of the world.(55:43) David desires to build a temple for the Lord. Nathan prophesies that the House of David will continue forever. This prophecy finds fulfillment in Jesus Christ.(1:02:13) David is not to build the temple, but his son Solomon will built it. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 376 | 1 Samuel 17-31, 2 Samuel 1-7, Come Follow Me 2026 (June 15-21) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

What if the quiet revolution drawing hundreds of millions into daily scripture study—and toward the Savior himself—began with a single question: does anyone actually read this? Brother Mike Madsen, Program Manager for Gospel Learning and Teaching, pulls back the curtain on Come Follow Me, the coming shift to a shorter Sunday schedule, and a teacher-led journey through David and Goliath that finds Christ in a shepherd boy's sling.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tHSNfRcv7uMFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE0:00 - Part 1 - Brother Michael Madsen1:44 First Impressions of David: Example or Warning?3:20 Bio4:04 The origins of Come, Follow Me4:50 A family of seven studying in a 10x10 shipping container6:39 Fiji, Africa and the Philippines: The Global Ripple Effect7:26 They didn't see podcasts, seminary alignment, conversations at home8:39 Podcasts shouldn't supplant scripture study (Look for “study skills”)10:07 The Savior's invitations to feast on the word12:15 Honoring the unnamed writers behind the curriculum13:54 The Why behind the new 25-minute Sunday schedule15:10 Igniting fires, not filling containers (more containers)19:50 Inside the optimism and joy of the Church Office Building21:43 Is the Church actually growing?23:33 Come, Follow Me Manual24:48 Four questions for any picture27:06 Goliath's size and armor (and Scripture Study Helps)28:43 “How would it feel?” and facing the giant29:51 The number 4032:29 Israel's demand for a king: the “I/he/his disease”34:45 David speaks: “The armies of the living God”36:31 A different style of warfare38:16 The lion and the bear as divine preparation40:42 Mike's “primary teacher” pride story42:27 Trying on Saul's armor and 5 smooth stones43:13 Pick a character: “The Battle is the Lord's”46:00 How a sling actually works (and the marshmallow story)49:55 The power of silence in teaching50:37 “What do you learn?” and running toward the army52:12 Evan and the locker room54:15 Teach about Jesus Christ, no matter what lesson you teach55:50 David as a type of Christ57:32 Jonathan strips off his robe1:00:57 Saul's jealousy creeps in1:04:35 Saul's pursuit and David flees to Samuel1:05:02 Where jealousy originates. Saul vs the Son in Moses 11:07:50 Selflessness, Africa, and the fruits of the Spirit1:08: 54 End of Part 1 - Brother Michael MadsenThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Today's political fiction is a spy novel, a Cold War comedy and a meditation on the nature of good and evil: Graham Greene's The Human Factor. Why has Greene so fallen out of fashion? What made the South African secret police his idea of pure evil? Was this book shaped by Greene's own experiences with ‘the third man' Kim Philby? And how did Greene prefigure the world of Slow Horses? Out now on PPF+: our latest bonus episode in which David talks to Luke Kemp, author of Goliath's Curse, about whether and how Ursula Le Guin's vision of a stateless world matches up to his own. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ now https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Join us on Friday 19th June at the Regent Street Cinema in London for the final film in our current season: a screening of Never Let Me Go followed by a live podcast recording with geneticist and science writer Adam Rutherford. Tickets available now https://bit.ly/4x641XC You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of all episodes including PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com Next Time in Great Political Fictions: The Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, we're talking about a truth many of us need to hear:The battle is not yours. It belongs to the Lord.Maybe you're facing a diagnosis, a strained relationship, a difficult decision, financial pressure, grief, or a situation that feels completely beyond your control. You've prayed, worried, planned, and tried to figure it all out—but what if God is inviting you to stop carrying a burden that was never yours to carry alone?Through the stories of Moses at the Red Sea and David facing Goliath, we'll discover two very different expressions of faith. Moses was told to stand still and watch God move. David was called to step forward and face the giant. One battle required waiting. The other required action.The wisdom is knowing the difference.We'll explore what it means to trust God in impossible situations, how to stop fighting in your own strength, stand on God's promises, and take the next step of obedience while leaving the outcome in His hands.If you've ever wondered whether God sees your struggle or if He's still working in the middle of your battle, this episode is for you.Key Scripture:"Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's." — 2 Chronicles 20:15Wherever you find yourself today—standing at a Red Sea, facing a giant, or simply weary from carrying too much—I pray this conversation reminds you that God is faithful, God is present, and God is still fighting battles on behalf of His people.

Series: Looking For A True King David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17Pastor Matt Sfura

Pastor Femi Paul continued in the place of prayer with an exhortation titled Send David to Deliver Us From Reproach! Drawing from 1 Samuel 17, we reflected on how fear and hopelessness gripped Israel as Goliath continually challenged God's people. Yet the story changed with two powerful words: "Enter David!" We were reminded that when God's people seem overwhelmed by reproach, shame, opposition, or impossible circumstances, God is able to raise a deliverer and send help at the appointed time. Reading scriptures from Luke 1:74–75 and Psalm 22:19–20, PFP led the church in prayers for rescue, deliverance, and divine intervention. The message emphasised that God delivers His people from the hand and power of their enemies so they may serve Him without fear. Together, we declared that evil will not triumph over our lives, families, church, state, or nation, and that God will hasten to help His people. Confession: Lord, thank You for being my Deliverer and Helper. When fear or trouble arise, I choose to trust in You. Rescue me from every reproach, strengthen my faith, and let Your victory be evident in every area of my life. Amen.

How do startups actually beat established incumbents? In this episode of the BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast, Jeremy Au reframes the classic David vs Goliath story to explain why startups are not underdogs. They are operators who choose the right weapon, then go for the kill shot of category creation. Break down the David vs Goliath Reframe, where the slingshot was equivalent to a pistol and David won not by luck but by choosing speed over armor. Walk through Startup Case Studies including Oatly building a billion-dollar oat milk category from nothing in 1994, and Hon Lik inventing the vape in Shenzhen for himself, as examples of how startups experiment where incumbents cannot. Wrap up with Jeffrey Bussgang's Jungle, Dirt Road, Highway framework, using Jeff Bezos's transition from finance to Amazon as the canonical startup lifecycle example. Tune in to find out why category creation comes from experimentation, not optimization, and why startups should invent rather than compete. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/invent-the-category  WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter X : https://x.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts

In this episode of the Woman at the Well Ministries podcast, join Kim Miller and Erika Klose as we give you an opportunity to know more about us and to learn why we do what we do.  Mentioned in this Episode Isaiah 43:10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+43%3A10&version=KJV 1 Peter 1:16 (“Be ye holy; for I am holy.”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A16&version=KJV Proverbs 18:24 (“A friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+18%3A24&version=KJV Matthew 22:37-38 (“Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22%3A37-38&version=KJV Matthew 5:44 (“Pray for them which despitefully use you.”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A44&version=KJV Ephesians 6:11-17 (reference to the “armor of God”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+6%3A11-17&version=KJV James 1:5 (God giving wisdom and understanding) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A5&version=KJV 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+17&version=KJV James 2:23 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+2%3A23&version=KJV Luke 12:48 (“Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+12%3A48&version=KJV Hebrews 13:5 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+13%3A5&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

In the May 2026 edition of the PRmoment Podcast, host Ben Smith sits down with new business maestro Andrew Bloch (AAR, PCB Partners) to dissect a shifting UK communications landscape. The overarching theme of the month highlights a widening divide between agencies riding massive waves of momentum and those experiencing localized, procurement-driven hesitation.Before diving into the market data, Ben shares two critical industry diary dates for your radar:AI in PR Masterclass (July 2nd, 2026): Titled The Age of Algorithms, Predictive Analytics, and Risk, this event is a comprehensive guide to navigating future-facing tech. Secure your virtual or face-to-face London spot at PRmasterclasses.com.The Creative Moment Awards: The absolute final entry deadline is closing fast on Friday, 19th June 2026. Ensure your team's best creative work is in the running by submitting over at creativemomentawards.co.Key Themes1. The procurement squeeze and market polarizationAndrew Bloch defines the current climate as one of "cautious optimism" mixed with macro anxiety. Pipelines are active, but growth is unevenly distributed. Agencies with sharp specialisms—particularly in sports, consumer lifestyle, and social—are thriving, while others face gridlocked client sign-offs. Furthermore, clients are heavily relying on procurement to extract maximum commercial impact, shifting expectations entirely away from traditional "column inches."2. The independent "David vs. Goliath" surgeA massive takeaway from May's pitch cycle is the clear dominance of independent agencies over legacy network holding companies. Clients are progressively prioritizing agile storytelling and pure earned media capabilities over sheer corporate scale.3. M&A Strategy: earned media as strategic platform glueWhile private equity (PE) and trade buyers are exercising strict valuation discipline, high-quality independents remain hot targets. Private equity is increasingly viewing standout consumer PR agencies as anchor platforms to bolt on smaller social, data, and AI-enabled services.Major pitch wins & M&A DealsNotable Wins: Words and Pixels scooped the coveted UK/Ireland brief for tech giant Pinterest, beating out legacy networks. Newly launched Joe Public landed Sneak Energy, and The Romans expanded their sports footprint by securing Oakley's global and North American remit. Other wins included Grayling taking the Croatian National Tourist Board and Hope and Glory onboarding Ask Italian.M&A Highlights: Publicis made a massive $2.2 billion bet on tech infrastructure by acquiring data collaboration platform LiveRamp at a 30% premium. Meanwhile, Havas snapped up Paris-based corporate influence firm Format, and Mike Worldwide acquired workplace communications agency Hudson Lake.Quotes from Andrew BlochOn maintaining agency momentum:"In a market like this where budgets could disappear overnight, momentum is really the closest thing you can get to having security... You can't stand still in this market. Standing still is going backwards."On why private equity is hunting for PR firms:"What's really encouraging for the PR space is they're seeing earned media as actually the glue that ties together lots of different bits of the marketing mix."On the resurgence of pure storytelling:"A lot of agencies have almost forgotten the art of storytelling and the art of earned media... Let's not forget how important earned media is. That's where PR is."

On this, our 329th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we continue to discuss the West. We begin with readings of glorious California—from Stegner to Chandler to Didion—and reminisce about our own time growing up in LA. Then: the elections in California seem rigged, and if your elections are rigged, you don't have a democracy. Paper polls worked; in-person voting worked; exit polls provided information. Why did our elections change? The system as it stands is an invitation to fraud. A democratic republic is the only viable alternative, and Democrats are destroying the goose that lays the golden eggs, which makes the marvelous life of most people—including the men singing about not taking it anymore--possible. Meanwhile in the state of Washington: the newest Executive Order demonstrates just how spineless, powerless, and in need of replacement, our leaders are. EO 26-01 purports to address menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms; instead, it is a pandering, bureaucratic, gameable, woke, anti-scientific mess. To everyone who still believes the blue team: Stop being foot-soldiers of Goliath.*****Our sponsors:Redmond Salt: Jurassic-era salt from Utah, and amazing electrolytes (Re-Lyte) from the same sea bed. Go to http://redmond.life/darkhorse and use code DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.Branch Basics: Excellent, effective, simple, truly non-toxic cleaning supplies. Get 15% off with code DarkHorse at https://branchbasics.com/DarkHorse #branchbasicspodCrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It's way better. Use code DarkHorse at http://JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org*****Mentioned in this episode (Amazon links receive affiliate commission, thank you for supporting DarkHorse):Haslam 1992: Many Californias: Literature from the Golden State https://amzn.to/3QwRDPNDidion 1968: Slouching Towards Bethlehem https://amzn.to/4vEJnw4Stegner 1971: Angle of Repose https://amzn.to/4olKo9UChandler 1939: The Big Sleep https://amzn.to/3RYFVOnWest 1939: The Day of the Locust https://amzn.to/4uqy0a2Didion 1979: The White Album https://amzn.to/4uKdem5KTLA: https://ktla.com/news/politics/los-angeles-mayor-primary-election/Men's chorus: https://x.com/politibunny/status/2064083824393236818WA EO on menopause: https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/exe_order/26-01%20-%20Menopause%20%28tmp%29.pdfWomen's Commission: https://wswc.wa.govSupport the show

Markkus has a rare hosting appearance in this game, featuring Luks and Assistant Coach Jerry Philbin competing against Snyder and Equipment Manager Hugh Gitlin. In this game, Jerry points out that one answer may have four ex-wives, just like his dad. Markkus stumps the teams with an obscure (Whooo?!) series of David v Goliath questions, and one player asks for his teammate to throw out the whitest name he knows. We also witnessed some guesses, like Man-o-Warren Moon and Emmanuel Mudiayvid Njoku.  Shockingly, both were wrong. #carolina #exwives #whooo #whitestname #manowar #warrenmoon #emmanualmudiay #davidnjoku https://dobosdelights.com/ Promo Code: CheckYourTaint https://www.patreon.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.facebook.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.twitter.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.instagram.com/benchwarmerstp/ https://www.teepublic.com/stores/benchwarmers-trivia-podcast

Season 2, Episode 115In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series on common mistakes in Bible interpretation by addressing one of the most pervasive errors in modern Bible reading: making ourselves the central character of Scripture. From David and Goliath to Daniel in the lion's den, many familiar Bible stories are often reduced to moral lessons about courage, perseverance, or personal success. While Scripture certainly has practical application, the discussion argues that the Bible's primary purpose is not to teach self-improvement but to reveal God's redemptive work culminating in Jesus Christ. Along the way, the episode explores the influence of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, the dangers of reading the Bible as a collection of self-help stories, and the tendency to force hidden symbolism into every biblical narrative. By examining examples from both the Old and New Testaments, Michael and Zach encourage listeners to ask first what a passage reveals about God, His purposes, and His plan of redemption before asking how it applies to their own lives. The episode concludes by showing how all of Scripture ultimately points to Christ—the true hero of the story and the Savior who rescues those who cannot save themselves.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/MDV0FwWFm2sMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Step into one of the most dramatic and transformative periods in the Old Testament as Lynne Hilton Wilson explores 1 Samuel 17 through 2 Samuel 7. In this episode, we examine the legendary confrontation between David and Goliath, the fall of Saul, and the rise of David from shepherd boy to king of Israel. What can we learn from the women who shaped these events—often quietly, courageously, and faithfully behind the scenes? Dr. Wilson highlights the influence of figures such as Michal, Abigail, Bathsheba, and other women whose stories illuminate covenant faithfulness, wisdom, political courage, and spiritual strength during a turbulent era in Israel's history. This episode also explores: • David's faith in confronting Goliath • The contrast between Saul and David's leadership • Covenant relationships and kingship in ancient Israel • The role of women in preserving families, kingdoms, and Faith • Messianic themes and covenant promises in 2 Samuel 7 • Insights from Hebrew culture, history, and scripture scholarship

As we continued our David & The Giant series, we were reminded that victory begins by remembering what God has already done. Through the story of David and Goliath and our time of Communion together, we reflected on God's faithfulness, Christ's sacrifice, and the confidence believers can have when facing life's greatest battles. No matter what giant stands before you today, God's power is greater. This message will encourage you to trust Him, stand firm in faith, and remember that victory ultimately belongs to the Lord.

Eden makes Peter watch the 1994–95 OVA You're Under Arrest, a four-episode anime about two traffic cops in Tokyo. Peter goes in skeptical but comes out admitting it was fun, charming, and visually stunning. The siblings unpack what makes 90s hand-drawn animation special, how the direct-to-video OVA format enabled lavish production values, and why the 2017 revival is a cautionary tale in digital downgrades. Plus: Peter wraps up Dungeon Crawler Carl book 8, Eden makes a pilgrimage to giant troll sculptures in Iowa, a hotel bed that doesn't suck, and Peter's genuine enthusiasm for the new I Built the Sky album.Show NotesYou're Under Arrest OVA (1994–95): A four-episode direct-to-video anime about traffic cops Natsumi Tsujimoto and Miyuki Kobayakawa at Bokuto Station in Tokyo. Despite the title, zero arrests occur across all four episodes — the show is closer to a workplace slice-of-life comedy. Created by Kōsuke Fujishima.The OVA format explained: Original Video Animation — direct-to-video releases that bypassed broadcast TV. In the 90s, OVAs were often more lavish than TV anime because VHS tapes sold for $40–$70 per episode, guaranteeing ROI. OVAs also had fewer content restrictions than broadcast — though You're Under Arrest stays remarkably tame.Kōsuke Fujishima's broader work: Beyond You're Under Arrest, Fujishima created Oh My Goddess! and served as lead character designer for multiple Tales games, including Tales of Phantasia, Symphonia, Abyss, Vesperia, and Berseria.The infamous "silly goose" meme: Eden discovered that a reaction image she's been seeing online for 20 years — a character sticking out her tongue with hands on her head — originates from You're Under Arrest (character Yoriko in episode 3).English dub vs. subtitles: Peter found the English dub surprisingly good — the dialogue was looser and more entertaining than the literal subtitle translations. Eden watched subbed. Peter says the dub actually improved the experience for a light show like this.The 2017 revival: Eden showed Peter the opening to the 2017 You're Under Arrest series — cheap digital animation, worse music, and gratuitous bikini volleyball shots. A textbook example of how 90s hand-drawn cel animation aged better than early digipaint.Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8: A Parade of Horribles: Peter finished it. Covers floors 10 and 11 — down to 23 crawlers alive from an initial ~2 million. Bleak but sets up the final book. Peter's verdict: good, but he mainlined too many DCC books in a row and needs a break.Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam: Peter's next read — a debut fantasy novel from a book influencer he follows. A one-off palate cleanser before diving into Discworld.Forza Horizon 6: Set in Japan, released May 2026. Peter earned his legendary gold wristband. Won the Titan (14.4-mile cross-country race) in a Koenigsegg but hasn't cracked the 54-mile Goliath loop yet.I Built the Sky — Promise Me You'll Thrive: Solo guitarist Rohan Stevenson's latest. Instrumental, joyful, heavy in places. Peter's been listening on repeat since it came out and calls it "next level" — it made him love guitar-centric instrumental music again.Evergrey — Architects of a New Weave: The Swedish progressive metal band's 15th album, out June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records. Peter describes them as melancholy progressive power metal — never cheesy. Tom Englund's voice "could sing the Hallelujah chorus and you'd still be like, this is so sad."Godthrymm — Projections (2026): British doom metal, third album via Profound Lore. Pulls from the My Dying Bride vein — former MDB vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe guests on a track. (Peter refers to their 2020 debut Reflections and 2023 follow-up Distortions.)The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 16: Eden devoured it in a day and a half. Their endorsement: "You want something fun and simple and light and still intriguing? Apothecary Diaries is it."Thomas Dambo trolls in Clinton, Iowa: Danish artist Thomas Dambo builds giant recycled-material troll sculptures worldwide. Clinton has three prominent trolls plus a fourth hidden in a park — the extra one exists because locals were so helpful Dambo had spare time.Moxy Hotels: Marriott's quirky sub-brand. No check-in counter — the bartender handles it with a complimentary drink. Rooms include a guitar and amp. Bedtime stories available by phone. Eden declares the bed the most comfortable hotel bed they've ever slept in.The Lodi Pencil Sharpening: The 5th annual sharpening of a giant pencil at Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. Happened Saturday, June 6, 2026. Eden and Cassi attended for the second year.PowerWash Simulator 2: Eden's catharsis game of choice. Currently 71% through a very large barn.The Batman (2022): Eden rewatched it at the hotel. Still great, still too long — three hours, with "a whole fifth act that didn't need to be there." Cassi fell asleep. The bed was comfortable, so it balanced out.

In this episode, we sit down with Monica Forte, owner of Making Magical Vacations Travel, to explore how her 37 years in the travel industry have helped countless families and travelers create unforgettable vacation experiences. Monica shares how she and her team of Magical Specialists help clients maximize their time, save money, and get the absolute most out of every trip — whether it's a dream family getaway, a magical destination vacation, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Tune in as Monica explains the difference between a “magical” vacation and a “tragical” one, and why personalized travel planning can make all the difference. If you're ready to travel smarter and stress-free, this episode is packed with expert insights and inspiration for your next getaway.???? Connect with Monica Forte: ✅ Website: https://makingmagicaltravel.agency/ ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-forte-2619241b/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mmvacationstravel Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net 

Casting is finally underway for a new James Bond. But why has it taken five years to even begin the search? Since Daniel Craig retired as Bond in 2021, there have been reports of a behind-the-scenes David and Goliath battle between the family business which has held creative control of the franchise since the 1960s and its new owners, Amazon. It is now up to Jeff Bezos's tech giant to decide who will play 007 – and how to run the series.In an era when Hollywood studios are desperate to eke out every last dollar from movie franchises, can James Bond retain its mystique and appeal to a new generation of cinema goers? We speak to Wall Street Journal enterprise reporter Erich Schwartzel.The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption. For more episodes, just search 'The Global Story' wherever you get your BBC Podcasts.

In this episode of Don't Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 1 Samuel 17–18, 24–26 and 2 Samuel 5–7, following the journey of David from shepherd boy to king. What begins with an unexpected anointing in Bethlehem unfolds through battlefields, friendships, acts of mercy, and years of preparation, revealing how God sees potential long before the world can recognize it. As Samuel searches for Israel's next king, the Lord teaches one of scripture's most powerful lessons: man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. David may have seemed like the least likely choice, yet God saw something greater. Through the story of David and Goliath, we see a young man whose confidence came not from his own strength, but from his trust in God, reminding us that the greatest victories come when our eyes are fixed on the Lord instead of the giants before us. The episode also explores the people who shaped David's life along the way. From Jonathan's loyal friendship to Abigail's wisdom and mercy, these stories reveal how God places the right people in our path during seasons of uncertainty and growth. The account of David's mighty men highlights the power of surrounding ourselves with faithful people who strengthen our courage, share our battles, and help us become who God is calling us to be. Ultimately, David's story is about more than a shepherd becoming a king. It is a reminder that God sees who we can become long before we see it ourselves. Through every battle, friendship, triumph, and setback, the Lord was shaping David into the leader He had promised he would be. The same God who saw a king in a shepherd boy continues to see divine potential in each of us and patiently helps us grow into it. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 06:01 God's criteria for choosing a king 13:48 The description of Goliath 15:55 Facing Personal Goliaths in Life 21:21 Building confidence through small wins 31:20 David runs to the army 35:09 Finding courage through past victories 39:17 Meeting Jonathan and forming a bond 47:12 David shows kindness to Mephibosheth 51:34 Abigail's intervention with David 56:49 David's mighty men introduction 01:01:43 Creating a support network 01:06:19 David becomes king of Israel 01:10:28 Finding reasons to dance Sign up for the Don't Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don't Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week's newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven't had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don't Miss This Study Facebook: Don't Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

Today's great political fiction is a path-breaking work of science fiction: David explores Ursula Le Guin's The Dispossessed (1974), which imagines a world without the need for government or coercive authority. What makes this the most realistic of all utopias? How was Le Guin's vision of anarchism shaped by nineteenth-century Russia and twentieth-century Israel? Why was her imagined version of political freedom so coloured by the Cold War? And where does Oppenheimer fit in? Out tomorrow on PPF+: a bonus episode in which David talks to Luke Kemp, author of Goliath's Curse, about whether and how Le Guin's vision of a stateless world matches his own. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ now https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Join us on Friday 19th June at the Regent Street Cinema in London for the final film in our current season: a screening of Never Let Me Go followed by a live podcast recording with geneticist and science writer Adam Rutherford. Tickets available now https://bit.ly/4x641XC You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of all episodes including PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com Next Time in Great Political Fictions: The Human Factor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This powerful exploration of 1 Samuel chapters 21-23 takes us into the wilderness with David as he flees from King Saul's murderous pursuit. We discover three profound truths that speak directly to our own seasons of difficulty: the Lord provides in the wilderness, the Lord protects His purposes, and the Lord guides those who seek Him. David's story isn't one of immediate triumph after his anointing as king. Instead, we see fifteen years of running, hiding, and surviving with a ragtag group of outcasts—the distressed, the indebted, and the bitter in soul. Yet in this unlikely setting, God shapes a future king. The bread of the presence and Goliath's sword become symbols of divine provision when we have nothing. The survival of one priest, Abiathar, demonstrates how God protects what matters for His purposes even when evil seems to triumph. Most remarkably, we see David repeatedly inquiring of the Lord—even asking whether he should risk his life to save a city that would later betray him. His psalms from this period reveal a heart that thirsts for God even in a dry and weary land. The parallel to Jesus in the wilderness after forty days of fasting reminds us that our King of Kings also trusted the Father for provision, protection, and guidance. When life feels like wilderness—when we're isolated, pursued by difficulties, or uncertain of the next step—we're invited to trust the same God who sustained David and who gave us His own body and blood as the ultimate provision.

We have with us today a special guest, Mark Matthews. Together we discuss Israel's desire for a king and Saul's rise to the position, and how he loses his way. We also discuss the story of David facing Goliath and how it can represent much more than we often think about.