The downward spiral of Israel’s disobedience continues until we meet the evil Abimelech, and the foolish Jephthah who make and things even worse. The chilling thing about this study is when God says, “Therefore, I will deliver you no more.”

The downward spiral of Israel&rsquo;s disobedience continues until we meet the evil Abimelech, and the foolish Jephthah who make and things even worse. The chilling thing about this study is when God says, &ldquo;Therefore, I will deliver you no more.&rdquo;

Welcome to the Harvest Men Podcast. We believe like never before that Christian men need other Christian men to grow and stand strong in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Are you standing strong?

There are no successful "Lone Ranger" Christians, and if you want to grow in your knowledge of God’s Word and grow in your own faith, then join us weekly with other men who love God, love God’s Word, and want to make a strong stand for Jesus in their own lives. Each week, we will share thoughts to reinforce our Bible Study and discussion time as we collaborate with Pastor Greg Laurie’s weekly teaching through the Bible.

Learn more at harvest.church.

Welcome to the Harvest Men Podcast. We believe like never before that Christian men need other Christian men to grow and stand strong in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Are you standing strong?
There are no successful "Lone Ranger" Christians, and if you want to grow in your knowledge of God&rsquo;s Word and grow in your own faith, then join us weekly with other men who love God, love God&rsquo;s Word, and want to make a strong stand for Jesus in their own lives. Each week, we will share thoughts to reinforce our Bible Study and discussion time as we collaborate with Pastor Greg Laurie&rsquo;s weekly teaching through the Bible.
Learn more at harvest.church.

Harvest Men Podcast

Featuring the biblical teaching of Pastor Greg Laurie, Harvest is a place where you can come to learn more about God in a casual, nonthreatening atmosphere. No judgment. No hostility. No ritual. Just real people seeking to be in relationship with God and other likeminded believers.

Learn more at harvest.church.

Featuring the biblical teaching of Pastor Greg Laurie, Harvest is a place where you can come to learn more about God in a casual, nonthreatening atmosphere. No judgment. No hostility. No ritual. Just real people seeking to be in relationship with God and other likeminded believers.
Learn more at harvest.church.

Harvest Church Podcast

The Evil and the Foolish — Paul Eaton

These final chapters remind us that the Bible does not hide the failures of God’s people; but rather tells the truth about what happens when people reject God’s authority and do what is right in their own eyes. We will see sin spreading, spiritual compromise growing and moral chaos as a result. Though Israel lacked good leadership, even worse, they rejected God as their King. Judges points us to our need for the righteous and perfect King, Jesus, and calls us to stay rooted, grounded, and surrendered to Him and His Word.

These final chapters remind us that the Bible does not hide the failures of God&rsquo;s people; but rather tells the truth about what happens when people reject God&rsquo;s authority and do what is right in their own eyes. We will see sin spreading, spiritual compromise growing and moral chaos as a result. Though Israel lacked good leadership, even worse, they rejected God as their King. Judges points us to our need for the righteous and perfect King, Jesus, and calls us to stay rooted, grounded, and surrendered to Him and His Word.

What or Who Determines what Shapes You? — Ron Case

What if the greatest threat to your calling isn’t a lack of strength—but a lack of self-control? And what happens when compromise slowly takes you farther from God than you ever intended to go?

In this episode of the Valor Podcast, Pastor Gabe Velasquez takes us into Judges 13–16 to uncover the story of Samson—a man chosen by God, empowered by the Spirit, and given incredible potential, yet repeatedly undone by his own desires.

Samson was strong enough to tear apart a lion, defeat armies, and carry the gates of a city—but he struggled to control his eyes, his anger, and his appetites. His story shows us how compromise is progressive, how private sin can have public consequences, and how power without purity is a dangerous combination.

But Samson’s story doesn’t end in failure.

In the darkest chapter of his life, when he was blind, broken, and imprisoned, Samson turned back to God. His hair began to grow again. He prayed. And God answered.

Samson’s life is both a warning and a hope. A warning that a great beginning doesn’t guarantee a great ending—and a hope that no matter how far we have fallen, God is still the God of second chances.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God can still use you after failure, this episode is for you.

Let’s learn from Samson. Let’s walk in purity as well as power. And let’s finish well.

What if the greatest threat to your calling isn&rsquo;t a lack of strength&mdash;but a lack of self-control? And what happens when compromise slowly takes you farther from God than you ever intended to go?
In this episode of the Valor Podcast, Pastor Gabe Velasquez takes us into Judges 13&ndash;16 to uncover the story of Samson&mdash;a man chosen by God, empowered by the Spirit, and given incredible potential, yet repeatedly undone by his own desires.
Samson was strong enough to tear apart a lion, defeat armies, and carry the gates of a city&mdash;but he struggled to control his eyes, his anger, and his appetites. His story shows us how compromise is progressive, how private sin can have public consequences, and how power without purity is a dangerous combination.
But Samson&rsquo;s story doesn&rsquo;t end in failure.
In the darkest chapter of his life, when he was blind, broken, and imprisoned, Samson turned back to God. His hair began to grow again. He prayed. And God answered.
Samson&rsquo;s life is both a warning and a hope.&nbsp;A warning that a great beginning doesn&rsquo;t guarantee a great ending&mdash;and a hope that no matter how far we have fallen, God is still the God of second chances.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered whether God can still use you after failure, this episode is for you.
Let&rsquo;s learn from Samson. Let&rsquo;s walk in purity as well as power. And let&rsquo;s finish well.

Samson: Strength, Compromise, and a Second Chance — Gabe Velasquez

In Session 3 we consider the story of Gideon—a weak but strong leader, a fearful but faithful judge, a Spirit-empowered yet prideful victor. In this episode, we’ll learn "The Lesson of the 300"—how Gideon's story reminds us that God's mission is accomplished through Spirit-empowered people, not through numbers or strength. If God used Gideon, He can use anyone. And as God uses us, we must consider how we should respond to success.

In Session 3&nbsp;we consider the story of Gideon&mdash;a weak but strong leader, a fearful but faithful judge, a Spirit-empowered yet prideful victor. In this episode, we&rsquo;ll learn "The Lesson of the 300"&mdash;how&nbsp;Gideon's story reminds us that God's mission is accomplished through Spirit-empowered people, not through numbers or strength. If God used Gideon, He can use anyone. And as God uses us, we must consider how we should respond to success.

The Evil and the Foolish — Paul Eaton

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