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The Outspoken Bible

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The Outspoken Bible
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  • The Outspoken Bible

    Season 9 Episode 12 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 17-19

    30/05/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.

    The story continues in 1 Samuel 17-19 as we reach the encounter between David and Goliath. There's discussion of mythology, approaching the text as adults, preparation for battle and the continued relationship between David and Saul.

    There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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    1 Samuel for You Tim Chester

    1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis

    https://bibleproject.com/videos/1-samuel/

    The Flying Scotsman Sally Magnussen

    From Strength to Strength Arthur C Brooks

    Faith in Kids

    Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    In our next episode, we continue the story in 1 Samuel 20.
  • The Outspoken Bible

    Season 9 Episode 11 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 16

    09/05/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
    Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.

    The story continues in 1 Samuel 16 after God's rejection of Saul, when we encounter his new anointed king. There is discussion of appearance and perception, of the role of the Holy Spirit and of the power of music and the arts to soothe, along with the knotty question of whether evil spirits come from God. 

    There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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    1 Samuel for You Tim Chester

    1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis

    https://bibleproject.com/videos/1-samuel/

    John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs Ian Leslie

    The Culture Code Daniel Coyle

    Trauma Healing Resource 

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    In our next episode, we continue the story in 1 Samuel 17-19.
  • The Outspoken Bible

    Season 9 Episode 10 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 13-15

    18/04/2026 | 58 mins.
    Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.

    The story continues in 1 Samuel 13-15 as a series of bad decisions leave Saul's kingship in tatters. There is much discussion of how leadership goes wrong, and whether the God we encounter in these chapters commands an outpouring of violence.

    There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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    1 Samuel for You Tim Chester

    1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis

    https://bibleproject.com/videos/1-samuel/

    Easter resources from SBS

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    In our next episode, we continue the story in 1 Samuel 16.
  • The Outspoken Bible

    Season 9 Episode 9 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 11-12

    04/04/2026 | 58 mins.
    Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.

    The story continues in 1 Samuel 11-12 as Saul steps into his anointing as king, and takes decisive action. How long will this last, we wonder?

    There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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    1 Samuel for You Tim Chester

    1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis

    https://bibleproject.com/videos/1-samuel/

    Easter resources from SBS

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    In our next episode, we continue the story in 1 Samuel 13-15.
  • The Outspoken Bible

    Season 9 Episode 8 | Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings | 1 Samuel 9-10

    14/03/2026 | 59 mins.
    Prophets, Shepherds, Poets and Kings is a series delving into the history of the people of God found in 1 and 2 Samuel. Beginning with a longed for baby, leading to a cry for a king and the establishment and dissolution of a kingdom, the series will focus on the lives of Samuel, Saul and David.

    The story continues in 1 Samuel 9-10 with the calling of Saul, a man who on first look appears to be the perfect choice to be king. We explore calling, gifting and the importance of trusting in God. 

    There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and 'What Now?'.

    This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins.

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    Show Notes

    The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation. 

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    1 Samuel for You Tim Chester

    1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Dale Ralph Davis

    https://bibleproject.com/videos/1-samuel/

    Heartsong Live

    BBC Radio 4 Daily Service (Rev Neil Glover)

    Walk With Me (John and Pauline Bagg)

    Glimmers - For A Time Like This (Partick Trinity Church of Scotland)

    The Familiar Stranger (Tyler Staton)

    My Sheep Have Ears (Cath Livesey)

    Leaders Eat Last (Simon Sinek)

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    Get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

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    In our next episode, we'll continue by hearing about the dark violent times in 1 Samuel 11-13.
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About The Outspoken Bible
The Outspoken Bible is a conversation amongst three friends about the Bible. In each episode, presenters Fiona Stewart, Neil Glover and Jen Robertson discuss the tricky bits, the joyful bits and bits they want to apply to their lives.
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