Best Stephen Davey Podcasts (2025)

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Security and Satisfaction (Psalms 63–65) 13:59

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Share a comment Desert thirst meets harvest joy as we walk with David through Psalms 63–65 and explore where real security and satisfaction are found. We start in the wilderness of Judah, where a fugitive king models what to do when life feels sun-baked and brittle: seek God early, name the ache, and let spiritual hunger set the tone for the day. F…

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Father Abraham 28:54

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Share a comment Start with the claim that unsettles our religious reflexes: if Abraham wasn’t justified by works, no one is. We open Romans 4 and watch Paul pull Genesis onto the witness stand, showing that Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. That single line reframes the whole debate about salvation, boasting, and the…

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Ordinary Saints 28:54

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Share a comment Grace doesn’t wait for perfect conditions; it reaches the soul right where life feels unmoved. We close our journey through Philippians by tracing how Paul’s final lines pull the whole letter into focus: greet every saint, honor the family of faith, and rest in the grace that Christ applies to the spirit, not the circumstances. Alon…

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No Other Option but God (Psalms 60–62) 13:45

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Share a comment When life pushes past your limits, where do you run first? We walk through Psalms 60–62 to trace David’s journey from defeat to dependence, showing how confession, clear promises, and “God alone” trust rebuild courage when feelings are faint and circumstances refuse to budge. We start with the battlefield backdrop of Psalm 60, where…

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The Hiding Place (Psalms 57–59) 13:20

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Share a comment Caves, closets, and courage meet in one sweeping story about refuge that holds when fear refuses to blink. We open with Corrie Ten Boom’s family watch shop in the Netherlands, where a secret room saved hundreds of Jewish neighbors and eventually led Corrie through prison, loss, and a line that still steadies the heart: there is no p…

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The Most Famous Thank-You Letter in Church History 28:54

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Share a comment A thank-you note written in chains shouldn’t feel this joyful, but Paul’s letter to the Philippians turns generosity into worship, partnership, and a promise with real weight. We walk through Philippians 4:14–20 to show how a small church that “gave until it hurt” became equal partners in the work of the gospel—and even in its rewar…

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The Tear Collector (Psalm 56) 13:45

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Share a comment Dark nights have a way of bending our sense of direction. We think we’re level, but the gauges tell another story. We take you to Psalm 56—David’s raw prayer from Gath—where fear doesn’t vanish, yet trust takes the lead. Through the lens of a real aviation tragedy and the metaphor of flying by instruments, we explore why instincts c…

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Enough 28:54

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Share a comment Looking for peace that doesn’t evaporate when life changes? We dive into Philippians 4 and trace Paul’s road-tested way of contentment from a prison room that felt more like a garden than a cell. Chained, underfed, and largely forgotten, he still rejoices—and shows us why gratitude, responsibility, acceptance, and dependence are not…

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What’s On Your Mind? 28:54

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Share a comment Your mind is a battleground, and the way you think determines the kind of life you build. We unpack Philippians 4:8–9 and lay out eight clear filters for your thought life—true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise—then show how to move from theory to practice. These aren’t polite suggestions;…

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Betrayal and the Urge to Bite Back (Psalms 52–55) 13:16

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Share a comment Betrayal can make the world go dim in an instant—especially when it comes from someone who should have protected you. We follow David through Psalms 52–55 as he faces treachery from a ruthless opportunist, from his own tribe, and from a trusted friend. Along the way, we unpack a hard but hopeful truth: evil may boast, but God’s stea…

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Killing Anxiety 41:10

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Share a comment Anxiety doesn’t just whisper; it coils. Paul knew that feeling all too well, writing from house arrest with chains on his wrists and a biased court ahead. Yet he tells us to be anxious for nothing—and then shows how that’s possible. We walk through his simple, demanding pattern: stop the habit of worry and start the habit of prayer …

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A Song of Confession (Psalm 51) 13:13

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Share a comment The first of Stephen's two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY Support the showBy Stephen Davey

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The Beautiful City of Zion (Psalms 48–50) 12:40

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Share a comment What if the most important city in the world never tops the travel lists? We journey through Psalm 48–50 to show why Zion—Jerusalem—is called the city of the Great King and the joy of the whole earth, and why that claim reshapes how we think about power, security, worship, and hope. From ancient walls that made enemies tremble to th…

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Ladies and Gentlemen 40:23

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Share a comment When did strength start sounding like a shout? We open Philippians 4 and discover a better way: a life marked by steady joy and a reputation for gentleness that disarms cynicism and heals conversations. Joy here isn’t tied to lucky breaks or perfect outcomes; it’s a Spirit-formed conviction that God is worthy of worship in every sea…

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Pause Instead of Panic (Psalms 45–47) 13:52

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Share a comment What if the loudest headline isn’t chaos but a coronation? We journey through Psalms 45–47 to move from panic to peace, from tight places to steady hope. Psalm 45 opens with a royal wedding that points beyond ancient Israel to Christ the King and the joy of a redeemed bride. Hebrews echoes its center line—Your throne, O God, is fore…

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Reconcilable Differences 47:37

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Share a comment A small disagreement can upend an entire community when gossip spreads and pride takes the wheel. We dive into Philippians 4 to trace how a private rift between two respected leaders began to fracture an otherwise faithful church—and how Paul guides them, and us, back to peace. Instead of picking sides or shaming from a distance, Pa…

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Dry Seasons and Discouraging Times (Psalms 42–44) 13:52

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Share a comment When life turns upside down and prayers seem to echo in silence, where do you place your hope? We journey through Psalms 42–44 to face spiritual drought with honest words and a steady heart, exploring how ancient songs teach modern souls to trust and wait. We begin with the raw confession of a downcast spirit—tears by day and night,…

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Finding the Fountain of Youth 28:54

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Share a comment What if the fountain of youth isn’t a legend, but a promise that runs deeper than time itself? We start with a vivid story about stumbling on a spring that reverses decay, then follow that image to the heart of Christian hope: Jesus as living water, the only source that truly satisfies. From there, we turn to John 1 and watch Andrew…

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What the Cross of Christ Destroys 28:54

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Share a comment Start with the ice. A husband crawls across a frozen river, terrified the surface won’t hold—until a wagon thunders past and proves the ice is strong. That turn from fear to confidence becomes our map for understanding faith: assurance rises when the object is trustworthy. We explore why the cross of Christ is not just strong enough…

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Choosing Words of Praise (Psalm 39–41) 12:30

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Share a comment Ever notice how trials make your world feel smaller and your words come out hotter? We explore how Psalms 39–41 expand that tight, anxious frame and turn impulsive speech into deliberate praise. David begins by wrestling with the tongue—acknowledging how quickly anger ignites—and then reframes the moment with a sober truth: life is …

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The Gospel War: Paul vs. James 28:54

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Share a comment A coin in the coffer, a soul released—Tetzel’s famous pitch turned grace into a marketplace. We go straight to the fault line it exposed and still exposes: are we justified by faith plus works, or by faith that works? Walking from the medieval penance and indulgence economy to Wittenberg’s doors, we set the historical stage for a sh…

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Walking in the Light (Psalms 36–38) 12:42

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Share a comment Who has your ear, and where are they leading you? We trace a vivid path through Psalms 36–38 that starts with the seductive voice of sin, moves through the hard work of refusing outrage, and ends with the healing power of confession. Along the way, we contrast mud-puddle promises with the fountain of life, and darkness with the clar…

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A Prayer for the Justice of God (Psalm 33–35) 13:34

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Share a comment Praise can lift the heart, but what do we do when hurt and injustice won’t let go? We walk through Psalms 33–35 and trace a real spiritual journey: joyful worship grounded in God’s creative power, a testimony of rescue and God’s nearness to the brokenhearted, and a raw, honest plea for justice when enemies strike without cause. Alon…

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Going to Heaven: Old Testament Style 28:54

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Share a comment Ever wonder how Abraham, Moses, Jacob, and David—deeply flawed and openly sinful—could be called friends of God and welcomed into His presence? We walk through the hard question with a clear answer: God never changed the rules of salvation; He changed the sacrifice. Using Hebrews 10 and Romans 3, we unpack why animal sacrifices were…

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Eating Humble Pie (Psalm 30–32) 13:05

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Share a comment Pride sneaks in sounding like confidence and leaves us feeling empty. We unpack how David’s story in Psalms 30–32 exposes the subtle drift from “God-centered” to “self-secure,” and why that shift always costs more than it promises. When David boasts, “In my prosperity, I shall never be moved,” the result isn’t strength but distance—…

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The Great Divide 28:54

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Share a comment Ever felt like no matter how hard you try, the goalposts keep moving and the finish line stays out of reach? We dig into why that ache exists, tracing it back to a truth most of us sense but struggle to name: we don’t just commit sins—we have a sin nature. Pulling from Romans 3:23, we unpack the universal verdict that every person f…

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Waiting on God (Psalms 27–29) 12:40

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Share a comment What if waiting wasn’t wasted time but sacred training? We walk through Psalm 27–29 and trace a path from fear to courage, from isolation to community, and from noise to the clear voice of a God who is never late. David shows us how remembering God’s past rescue fuels present resolve, why worship is more than a song—it’s alignment—a…

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But… Now! 28:54

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Share a comment Two words can flip your story from despair to hope: but now. After Paul spends pages laying out the gravity of guilt, the silence of the law, and the certainty of judgment, Romans 3 opens a door most of us never knew existed: righteousness from God, revealed apart from the law and received by faith in Jesus Christ. We walk through t…

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Adopting the Testimony of David (Psalms 24–26) 12:57

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Share a comment Gates lift, questions rise, and the path to God narrows to one clear doorway: grace. We follow David through Psalms 24–26 to ask who can stand in the holy place and discover why the answer isn’t the best performers but the forgiven. From Zion’s ridge to Calvary’s cross, we trace how political hills look mighty but real power rests w…

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Beyond Puppy Love 28:54

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Share a comment What does love look like when the feelings fade and the pressure mounts? We walk line by line through 1 Corinthians 13:7–8 and explore how agape bears heavy loads, believes the best, hopes through failure, and endures the hardest seasons. These aren’t romantic slogans; they’re field-tested habits that hold families together, steady …

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From the Pasture to the Palace (Psalm 23:4-6) 13:35

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Share a comment A world that feels sharp and unsafe can make faith sound like wishful thinking—until you hear Psalm 23 through a shepherd’s hands. We walk the path from “pasture to palace,” slowing down over each image David gives us: the valley of the shadow of death, a rod that means real authority, a staff that keeps us close, a mesa-table prepa…

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Capturing Love's Attention 28:54

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Share a comment What we celebrate reveals who we are. We open 1 Corinthians 13:6 and trace a straight line from our laughter, screens, and conversations to the loves that shape our lives. The theme is stark and liberating: love refuses to rejoice in unrighteousness and learns to rejoice with the truth. That clarity confronts how entertainment can d…

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Following the Best Shepherd Ever (Psalm 23:1-3) 13:52

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Share a comment Start with a familiar line—“The Lord is my shepherd”—and watch it open into a fuller, sturdier vision of life with God than most of us expect. We explore how David’s joy in Psalm 23 confronts a restless world and reframes our deepest needs: guidance when we’re disoriented, protection when fear spikes, provision for the hunger that n…

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Keeping Erasers Handy 28:54

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Share a comment What if the secret to durable relationships isn’t better conflict tactics but a different ledger? We open with the daring claim of 1 Corinthians 13: agape love “does not take into account a wrong suffered.” From there, we trace how scorekeeping slowly hollows out marriages, friendships, teams, and churches—and why the gospel gives u…