Latest Bethalto Podcast Episodes

David the Example

Family: It's Complicated - December 23, 2019 01:00 - 7 minutes
Today we finish the story of chapter 12 with verses 14-23.  David is back as an example of a Christian's acceptance of God's sovereignty.  

David's Vocation

Family: It's Complicated - December 20, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes
In this episode we look at what informs King David's vocation, and how it affects ours.

The Toughest Thing about Christmas

Family: It's Complicated - December 19, 2019 12:00 - 6 minutes
After the Saul and Jonathan's battle with the Philistines, David is really in the pits.  He doesn't deal with his problems in the best way, but in Christ we get healing for our hurts and hope for the future.

The Effects of Fear

Family: It's Complicated - December 17, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes
Today we'll discuss the effects of fear on Saul's behavior in 1 Samuel 28 and 31.

Letting Go

Family: It's Complicated - December 16, 2019 13:00 - 5 minutes
When someone hurts you, or treats you badly, how do you respond? Today we look at David's response to Saul's betrayal. 

Do What I Mean

Family: It's Complicated - December 13, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes
In 1 Samuel 21 David does something that appears to be against God's law.  But the truth of the matter is that he understands God better that we think.

When Hope Came Down

Family: It's Complicated - December 12, 2019 13:00 - 3 minutes
Today we once again look at Saul and David - how far their relationship has fallen, and the hope for the brokenness in our own lives. 

Absalom the Problem Child

Family: It's Complicated - December 10, 2019 14:00 - 6 minutes
Today we take a look at David's son, Absalom, the problem child. 

Mephibosheth

Family: It's Complicated - December 09, 2019 19:00 - 6 minutes
Do you know what it is like to hide?  As we take a look at the story of David and Mephibosheth, we will see that we do not have to hide from.  Surprisingly, he gives us an invitation that is simply too good to pass up.

Look to the Past

Family: It's Complicated - December 06, 2019 15:00 - 6 minutes
Israel is in big trouble.  Before them stands an army of Philistines and an armored giant demanding a challenger for single combat.  They are afraid, and they have forgotten whose they are.  I wonder if we ever do the same.

God's Purpose

Family: It's Complicated - December 05, 2019 13:00 - 5 minutes
Read through 1 Samuel 16:14-23 for today's podcast. Why is this part of David's story significant? Listen here for more!

Who Knows Best?

Family: It's Complicated - December 03, 2019 13:00 - 5 minutes
Today we look at the king that God has anointed and chosen for His people - a king set up for success, with a not-so-successful story. 

Israel Wants a King

Family: It's Complicated - November 27, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes
Why can't I have a normal family like everybody else?!  How often did you think that?  Maybe you still do!  In 1 Samuel 8, Israel wants a king like the nations.  They just want to be like everyone else.  We may often wish this for our families, but the strangest, most abnormal family of all is G...