Psalm 32 – Sin and Suffering
Psalm 32 begs he question: what is the link between sin and suffering? Not all suffering is a direct result of our sins, but we…
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Psalm 25 – The Wantonly Treacherous
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 25. While much of the Psalms points us to an active trust in the face of…
Psalm 23 – The Shepherd’s Psalm
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 23 and simply share a few translations and excerpts from commentaries and writings on this beloved…
Psalm 21 – The King’s Strength
“Lord, who is like unto thee? Solomon in all his glory could not be compared with thee, thou once despised man of Nazareth.” – Charles…
Psalm 20 – The King and his people
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 20, a psalm that is the picture of Godly leaders and those under their care. Our…
Psalm 19 – A One-Two Punch
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 19, the double whammy of the heavens and the Law proclaiming the glory of God. Our…
Psalm 18 – Blessed be the Rock
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 18, the reflection by David on the faithfulness of God over his life and reign as…
Psalm 13 – The Howling Psalm
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 13, as Spurgeon so aptly put it the “howling psalm.” Our music is provided by Brian…
Psalm 10 – Break the Arm of the Wicked
“If there is to be rescue, there has to be putting down. Literally the plea is for Yahweh to break the arm of the faithless…
Psalm 9 – The Avenger
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 9 from a translation of the Septuagint. While there are many themes to look at, I…
Psalm 8 – Our Place
“We may style this Psalm the song of the Astronomer; let us go abroad and sing it beneath the starry heavens at eventide.” – Charles…
Psalm 7 – The Oath of Innocence
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 7, one that has been a part of my prayer life. We look at the Biblical…
Psalm 6 – All My Tears
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 6, the first of the penitential Psalms. I pray that whatever tears shed in your life…
Psalm 5 – Lead the Righteous
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 5, which Spurgeon described as “not so much a prayer as a resolution.” Remember that God…
Psalm 3 – Cracking Jaws
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 3 which introduces us to Psalms with the historical context and imprecatory language. “To be in…
Psalm 2 – “Kiss the Son” with guest Rollie Hawk
This week we are joined by our first guest, Rollie Hawk. Rollie lives in Anna, Illinois where he serves as an Elder at First Christian…
Psalm 1 – The Tree
Welcome back to the Firmly Planted Tree. In this episode we kick off the reading of the Psalms with Psalm 1, centering around the righteous…
Ep. 37 – Keeping Christ in Mind
In order to follow Jesus' example, and live sacrificially, we must keep Christ at the forefront of our mind. If we don't keep Christ in mind, it's eas…
Ep. 35 – How Close Should We Be to Society?
On this episode, we are highlighting a great response from a listener named Austin. He felt led to record some thoughts of his own regarding episode #…
Ep. 34 – Being a Christian on Social Media
On this episode, we discussed how Riley has been engaging others on his personal social media accounts. Recent events have ignited many interesting co…
Ep. 28 – Discovering and Guarding Our Purpose
A plethora of content exists today regarding purpose. Discovering one's purpose in life can take time and requires a sacrificial amount of searching.…
Ep. 24 – The Core of the Saving Gospel
Our discussion today centered around a tweet sent by Mark Dever. The Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church wrote, "I recently heard someone say 'The c…
Ep. 22 – What Happened to Convincing One Another?
In order to move forward together, we need to create a healthier environment for dialogue. We shouldn't retreat to those who agree with us and shame t…
Ep. 21 – Humbly Examine Your Calling
A discussion about God's "calling" can provide beneficial guidance for us as we seek to follow Christ. Many look to pillars of the faith, such as the …