The One Year Bible Podcast 2026

Day 167 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David's twilight years turn into a royal reality show as his son Adonijah declares himself king, but crafty Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan engineer a plot twist that crowns Solomon instead, leaving Adonijah scrambling to kneel before the new king. In Acts, in a divine dietary plot twist, Peter is shown a sky-splitting sheet of unkosher critters,...

Day 166 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David's mighty men steal the show with epic feats, while a drama unfolds back in the palace as David decides to play count-the-people and ends up saying 'Oops! My bad,' thus leading to a real estate deal that'd make HGTV jealous. In Acts, Peter embarks on a supernatural healing spree, while in a nearby town, a centurion's prayer gets Heaven's attention...

Day 165 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David turns his experiences into a chart-topping mixtape of gratitude and wisdom, before giving a shout-out to his legendary 'God's Gang' who were redefining bravery, one giant-slaying adventure at a time. In Acts, Saul, the notorious Christian hunter, receives a divine surprise party on his road-trip to Damascus, resulting in a 180-degree persona...

Day 164 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. It's an action-packed episode with rebel squashing, javelin tossing, and some eerily repeated family feuds, plus giant extermination because, apparently, David's crew didn't get enough of that the first time around. In Acts, Dealing with adversity like a pro, Philip goes on a divine road trip, turning Samaria into a spiritual hotspot, and then gives th...

Day 163 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a massive twist, David's mourning over rebellious son Absalom's death strikes the victors with gloom, prompting a king-sized pep talk, and setting the stage for a royal comeback, despite the crowd's mixed feelings. In Acts, Stephen, with a historical mic drop, connects Jewish history to Jesus, but the crowd's reaction is explosive and kicks off a ra...

Day 162 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a riveting display of palace intrigue, Absalom seizes Jerusalem, Ahithophel spins webs of deceit, and David's warriors clash in a dramatic battlefield showdown, all culminating in a hair-raising cliffhanger with Absalom suspended mid-air, ensnared by his own luxurious locks. In Acts, Moses, Egypt's royal foundling turned shepherd extraordinaire, pul...

Day 161 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. When the rebellious son, Absalom, hosted the ancient equivalent of a major political rally, David escapes from Jerusalem. Stephen storms the scene, dazzling with his wisdom and miraculous powers, only to end up in a tense courtroom drama, beginning a powerful monologue about Abraham's early adventures. Support the show at Patreon. https://www.patreon.c...

Day 160 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Absalom scores a full-season redemption arc only to launch a chilling coup against his dad, King David, turning family dinner into 'Survivor: Jerusalem. In Acts, with miraculous healings, angel jailbreaks, and eloquent speeches, the apostles turned Jerusalem into the hottest reality show of the century, 'Keeping Up with the Christians'.Support the show...

Day 159 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David's son Amnon plays a dangerous game of deceptive desire that leads to his sister Tamar's ruin, triggering an intense family feud. In Acts, the early church band together in prayer-fueled defiance against authority, while Ananias and Sapphira learn the hard way that the Holy Spirit is one 'silent partner' you really don't want to swindle. Support t...

Day 158 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David gets caught up in a spicy royal scandal involving an ill-fated rooftop rendezvous, a dubious dispatch to the battlefield, and a baby; and the Prophet Nathan, master of storytelling, gives David a hefty reality check that he won't forget anytime soon. In Acts, Peter and John, the miracle-making dynamic duo, get hauled into Bible court by the...

Day 157 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. King David, the royal BFF, remembers his pact with Jonathan and treats his disabled son Mephibosheth like royalty, but when he tries to play the Good Samaritan to the Ammonite king, his goodwill gesture hilariously backfires. In Acts, Peter and John channel their inner miracle-workers, healing a man who couldn't walk from birth, causing quite the stir...

Day 156 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a divine real estate deal, God promises David a dynastic forever-home, and David responds by morphing into an ancient Near East version of Alexander the Great, expanding his kingdom like it's going out of style. In Acts, Peter gives a compelling sermon that converts a whopping 3000 people, starting the world's first mega-church, complete with commun...

Day 155 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a rip-roaring ride of ancient real estate acquisition, David turns Jerusalem into his personal fortress, and with a joyous jive that'd make any dance-off judge jealous, he brings the Ark of the Covenant to town, causing some serious spousal side-eye from Michal. From divine lottery tickets that pick new apostles to a surprise Pentecost party complet...

Day 154 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a swirl of palace intrigue, royal promotions, David rises from a fugitive to the undisputed king of a united Israel, marking a major upgrade in his leadership profile. In Acts, In a cosmic game of 'Pass the Baton,' Jesus vanishes into a cloud after hinting about the coming of the Holy Spirit, leaving his apostles to choose a new buddy, Matthias, to...

Day 153 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a tumultuous tangle of shifting allegiances, royal squabbles, and bad blood, the Israelites play an ancient version of 'King of the Hill', with David and Ish-Bosheth going head-to-head for the ultimate throne upgrade. In John, in a seafood-filled finale, Jesus hosts a beach barbecue, fishes out miracles and imparts a heart-to-heart with Peter about...

Day 152 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In a heart-thumping season opener, David mourns the loss of Saul and Jonathan with a power ballad, while also being crowned king of Judah, sparking the inevitable 'Who wore it better?' debate with Ish-Bosheth, Saul's son. In John, Jesus gives the ultimate surprise party by popping in on his friends post-resurrection, delivering some holy high-fives and...

Day 151 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. In an action-packed finish to 1 Samuel, David plays double agent, dodges a bullet with the Philistines, and goes full Rambo, rescuing his kidnapped family and friends, before mourning the death of Saul, proving he's got a heart as big as his warrior spirit. In John, in an intense twist of events, Jesus takes a quick drink, kicks the bucket, then beats...

Day 150 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David plays 'Hide and Seek' champ twice with Saul's gear, an old lady summons the grumpy spirit of Samuel at a late-night séance, and Saul gets a 'spoiler alert' for a really bad next day. In John, Jesus dons a cruel, prickly crown for a royal makeover, Pilate washes his hands off the whole messy affair, and amidst the chaos, Jesus ensures his mum's go...

Day 149 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David plays 'catch and release' with Saul in a cave and then throws the ultimate desert dinner party for the feisty Abigail after her grumpy husband, Nabal, RSVPs 'no'. In John, Peter plays 'Not It' during the rooster's morning crow, while Jesus and Pilate engage in a deep existential chat about truth and kingship, landing Jesus in the 'to be released'...

Day 148 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Dodging King Saul's tantrums, David goes on a thrilling ‘hide-and-seek’ spree, showing off his survival skills, winning battles, and becoming the 'Robin Hood' of his time. In John, in another game of hide-and-seek, Jesus is caught by the bad guys, faces the world's worst interrogators and redefines the 'turn the other cheek' principle when he receives...

Day 147 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Saul plays a deadly game of 'darts' with David, who becomes a medieval fugitive with Jonathan's help, setting off a buddy-cop escapade filled with secret signals, archery and plenty of field-running. In John, Jesus, the divine team captain, gives the biggest, most heartwarming pep talk in history, praying for unity among his disciples and all believers...

Day 146 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. David, the underdog shepherd boy, suits up in King Saul's ill-fitting armor, decides 'Nah, not for me', then proceeds to defeat giant Goliath with just a sling and stone, scoring immediate bromance with Prince Jonathan and an unasked-for fan club in King Saul's court. In John, Jesus, acting like the world's best life coach, gives his disciples some rea...

Samuel anoints David, the youngest son of Jesse, as the future king of Israel, guided by God's direction. Meanwhile, the Israelites face the Philistines, and Goliath, a giant warrior, challenges them to send a champion for single combat. Young David volunteers to fight Goliath despite his brothers' doubt and King Saul's hesitation—will this shepherd boy triumph over the mighty giant? Jesus speaks...

King Saul imposes a strict fast on his troops, which nearly leads to disaster when his son Jonathan unknowingly breaks it and gains victory over the Philistines. Saul's impulsive vow almost costs Jonathan his life, but the troops intervene, saving him. Later, Saul disobeys God's command by sparing the Amalekite king and the best livestock, leading to God's rejection of Saul as king. Will Saul's di...

King Saul disobeys God's command by offering a burnt sacrifice himself instead of waiting for Samuel, leading to God's rejection of him as king. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Saul's son, bravely attacks a Philistine outpost with his armor-bearer, sparking panic and confusion among the Philistine army. Will Saul's disobedience cost Israel its victory, or can Jonathan's faith and courage turn the tide? Will...