The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2026)
April 28, 2026·20 min·4-min readnarrativereligion
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On day 118 of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on 1 Samuel 27–28, highlighting David’s moral compromise in seeking refuge among Israel’s enemies and Saul’s desperate turn to a medium when God remains silent. The episode underscores the spiritual dangers of seeking an
On day 118 of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on 1 Samuel 27–28, highlighting David’s moral compromise in seeking refuge among Israel’s enemies and Saul’s desperate turn to a medium when God remains silent. The episode underscores the spiritual dangers of seeking an
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