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April 5, 2026 | 2 Samuel 1-3 In today's reading, David eliminates the supposed killer of Saul. David is crowned king of Judah, but Abner crowns Ish-bosheth king of Israel. The two compete with a 12 v 12 contest. Abner ultimately swears to David as king, but is killed by Joeb to avenge his brothers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of I Samuel has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Saul in disguise goes to a medium to talk to Samuel. The Philistines go to war with Israel, but Achish isn't allowed to bring David. David's wives get captured in Ziklag, but he is able to save them. In the end, Saul is cornered, loses his sons, and falls on the sword. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

In today’s reading, Samuel dies and David flees to a new region where he becomes enamored with Abigail. Unfortunately, she was married to Nabal. Luckily, he gets sick and dies, so David gets to marry her. Then, David again spares Saul’s life before raiding enemies of Israel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upando...

In today's reading, Saul's pursuit of David intensifies with David having to scrounge for food, feign insanity, and flee without rest all while fighting the Philistines. In the end, David and his men have a chance to kill Saul, but David spares him. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public epis...

In today's reading, the conflict between Saul and David begins with Jonathan caught in the middle. Saul tries killing David and denies him marriage before allowing him to marry Michal, who also helps David escape. Then, David flees into the wilderness. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public e...

In today's reading, the Lord, displeased with Saul, sends Samuel to anoint a new king from among Jesse's sons. After the rejection of his brothers, David is revealed as God's chosen. Then the story of Goliath arrives and David emerges victorious. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode...

In today's reading, Saul begins his reign as king with both great victories and grave sins. The Lord is displeased and cuts off Saul's offspring from the throne, in spite of Jonathan acting as a hero. Then, Saul sins by not following the word of the Lord. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a publi...

In today's reading, Samuel anoints Saul, but Saul hides when announced as king. His first test is a battle against the Ammonites, which he wins. Then, Samuel brings Israel together to officially install Saul as king, with the Lord as witness. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If...

In today's reading, the Philistines defeat Israel and take the ark. It causes havoc amongst them, so they return it. Israel then defeats them and Samuel acts as judge over Israel. When he gets old, the people clamor for a king, in spite of the Lord's warning. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a p...

In today's reading, the story of Samuel begins with his faithful mother, Hannah, and the worthless sons of the high priest, Eli. The Lord declares the end of Eli's house before Samuel hears from the Lord in the night and hearkens to his call. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If...

In today’s reading, we cover the full book of Ruth from during the time of the Judges. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Judges has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, the judgeless time continues with the dire repercussions from recent events. Israel rises up against Benjamin and their allies to punish them. After their repentance, Israel allows them partially back into the fold. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd...

In today's reading, three chapters without a judge are covered. It is a dark time for Israel, the days where there was no king and everyone did what was right in their own eyes. In the end, they give Sodom and Gomorrah a run for their money. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If...

In today's reading, Samson's story continues with his feats of bravery, strength, smarts, trickery, and naiveté, culminating in the freeing of Israel from the Philistines in one of the more iconic moments of the Old Testament. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to d...

In today's reading, the judge Jephthah, rejected by his tribe, is called upon to save them. He does so but makes a hasty vow. After, Ephraim and Gilead fight within Israel before the judges Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon are listed. Then, the Samson story begins. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/...

In today's reading, Gideon's legacy plagues the people of Israel in a chapter without a judge. Filicide, betrayal, curses, war, and millstones all follow before a brief interlude of peace with Toal and Jair ruling. Then, the cycle returns in full effect. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public...

In today's reading, Gideon's story continues, his army whittled down to 300 men before the nighttime battle with the Midianites. After victory, two cities refuse to aid his army, so he returns and punishes them after capturing the Midian kings. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode....

In today's reading, Deborah sits as judge over Israel and leads Barak against Sisera and the Midianites. Jael and the nail end things before Deborah and Barak sing a song to commemorate it. The cycle resets and Gideon is reluctantly raised as judge. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public epis...

In today's reading, the conquering of Israel continues, but not all inhabitants are driven out. The Lord would not do it for Israel, so they would remain a thorn in their side. Then, the cycle of judges begins, with Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Joshua has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, the land of Israel won, Joshua releases the trans-Jordan tribes to their inheritance. Then, Joshua's time comes and he speaks to the people, relaying their history and eliciting a declaration of faith from them before he dies. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode...

In today’s reading, the division and inheritance of the land continues, including the establishing of the cities of refuge and the cities and pasturelands granted to the tribe of Levi. Thus, the promised land fulfilled the promise of the Lord. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. I...

In today's reading, the division and inheritance of the land continues, including a brief story about the people of Joseph having to fight for an additional portion of land, before the names and shapes of border markers are listed. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like...