The Kirdford Chapel Podcast

In this episode of our series on the life of David, we follow David into one of the darkest seasons of his life as he is driven from his home and relentlessly pursued by King Saul, despite having done nothing to deserve it. Rather than surrender to resentment, wallow in self-pity or become a quitter, David wrestles honestly with God in prayer. Looking at 1 Samuel 19 and the Psalms written during t...

The Power Triangle. In this fourth episode of our series on the life of David, we continue the story after David’s victory over Goliath and explore how those around him respond to his growing success and popularity. The passage focuses on the contrasting reactions of Jonathan and King Saul. While Jonathan, Saul’s son and heir to the throne, responds with humility, covenant friendship, and loyalty...

In this third episode of our series on the life of David, we explore the famous story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. Looking beyond the familiar tale, we discover how this dramatic battle is an example of “champion warfare,” where one representative fights on behalf of many. As Saul and the army of Israel shrink back in fear, David steps forward in faith, trusting not in human strength but...

In this episode, we continue the series on the life of David, focusing on 1 Samuel 16:1–13 and the moment God chooses David to be king. As Samuel is sent to Bethlehem to anoint a new ruler, the passage highlights how God rejects outward appearance and instead looks at the heart, choosing the youngest and least expected of Jesse’s sons. The episode explores what it means to be “a man after God’s ow...

In this opening episode of our series on David, we explore the early life of Israel’s future king and discover why God chose an unlikely shepherd boy from Bethlehem. Against the backdrop of Israel’s spiritual decline and the failure of King Saul, David stands out not because of outward strength or status, but because of his heart. We look at David’s faithfulness in the small things, his trust in G...