Collective Church Podcast

1 Samuel 14:24-52
In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 14:24–52, where Saul’s rash oath drains his army’s strength and exposes the emptiness of leadership driven by pride instead of trust. Jonathan’s quiet faith and Israel’s eventual deliverance stand in stark contrast, reminding us that God’s salvation comes not through human foolishness but through His own power and wisdom.

1 Samuel 14:1-23
Jonathan steps out in bold, humble faith while Saul sits paralyzed, and God turns Jonathan’s risky ‘perhaps’ into a stunning victory that reminds us real faith moves even without guarantees.

1 Samuel 13 finds Saul facing the first test of his anointed vocation as king over Israel, raising the question: What kind of posture from us will God use to accomplish His purposes?

1 Samuel 12:13-25
We finish Samuel's final speech to the nation of Israel. This is a defining moment on the hinge of biblical history.

Pastor Ryan Smith joins us to preach from 1 Samuel 12:1-12.

In this episode, we explore 1 Samuel 11, where Saul rallies a nation to rescue Jabesh-gilead, revealing how God often confirms His calling on our lives through moments of Spirit-empowered fury.

In this episode, Saul is anointed king, signs confirm his calling, and the Spirit transforms him. But when it’s time to lead, Saul hides in the baggage. Calling is clear, but courage is missing.

In this episode, we unpack 1 Samuel 9, where a young man searching for donkeys unknowingly walks into destiny. What looks like coincidence is actually divine orchestration, as God prepares to raise up Israel’s first king from the most unexpected place.

Years have passed since Israel experienced major revival, and they come to another turning point as their faithful leader, Samuel, ages. Corruption reenters the picture through Samuel's sons, and the people of Israel want a change. Tragically, they ask for a king to govern them, a sensible solution in their own eyes, but they unknowingly reject God as their true king.

In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 7, where Israel finally turns back to God under Samuel’s leadership, casting out idols and reclaiming spiritual authority. As the people repent and return, God thunders from heaven, delivering them from the Philistines and restoring peace.