Wives, Witchcraft, and Wilderness Prayers: Offbeat Stories of David and Saul

In this episode, Dan Sanchez and Pastor Ridley Barron talked about the deeper and often overlooked parts of David’s story in 1 Samuel. While most people know the famous tale of David and Goliath, this conversation dives into David’s polygamy, the troubling nature of Saul’s mental and spiritual decline, the mysterious account of Saul and the medium, and what it means when the Bible says David "strengthened himself in the Lord." They also reflect on Psalms tied to David's journey and wrap up with an encouraging reminder about remembering God’s faithfulness through journaling and prayer.

Timestamps:

• 01:17 – David's multiple wives and polygamy in the Old Testament 
• 03:54 – How polygamy is still present in parts of the world today 
• 07:04 – Saul’s emotional instability and possible spiritual oppression 
• 10:46 – Saul, the medium, and the question of Samuel's spirit 
• 13:15 – Comparing other rare supernatural appearances in scripture 
• 17:26 – David strengthening himself in the Lord after Ziglag 
• 19:14 – The emotional intimacy of God shown in the Psalms 
• 21:29 – The value of extended time in prayer 
• 23:44 – Why it's important to learn history and remember God's works 
• 25:10 – Practical ways to remember God’s faithfulness through journaling and scripture