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Episode 80·Mar 2, 2026
Tisha b’Av, Purim, and Two Separate Psalms
The themes of exile and salvation are bound together in a tradition regarding the reading of the Megillah—and in these two psalms of Asaf.
Poetry and Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms·Episode 81·Mar 3, 2026
The Curious Date of Purim and the Psalm of Salvation
Purim’s date reveals what we are truly celebrating—and why a remarkable event seemingly described in this psalm never became a holiday.
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07:49Episode 79·Mar 1, 2026
The God of the Temple and the Ways of the World
A story about Rome and Jerusalem helps us ponder this psalm of Asaf.
07:40Episode 78·Feb 27, 2026
David’s Prayer for His Son
In Psalm 72, we find a father preparing for his son to be his heir.
08:25Episode 77·Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Old, Mr. Young, and the 71st Psalm
Psalm 71 seems to feature an aging David, reflecting on God’s salvation throughout his life.
