HeyJaredThe Lion of War Podcast
The Lion of War Podcast with Cliff Graham is an epic narrative of the life of King David through Scripture and history, as well as the Mighty Men who fought beside him.
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28. The Joy of the Fight (opens the original)
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After enduring Eliab’s contempt and Saul’s doubts, David leaves the king’s tent and is finally able to kill Goliath. This episode explores the deadly power of the ancient sling, the possible meaning of David’s five stones, Goliath’s curses, and David’s taunts. He is giving a declaration that all the earth will know there is a God in Israel. In this season 1 finale of the Lion of War podcast, Cliff also reflects on the joy of the fight: the moment when waiting ends and obedience can finally becom
27. A Darkened Tent (opens the original)
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David is summoned before Saul after his words about Goliath spread through the camp. This is not David’s first time before the king. Saul already knows him as the young musician from Bethlehem, the shepherd boy whose music drove back the darkness when the harmful spirit tormented him. But now David stands before him with a different purpose entirely. Cliff explores the layered tension of this moment as David enters Saul’s tent, speaks with boldness and humility, and gives the hidden résumé of a
26. The Rock They Broke Themselves Against (opens the original)
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David’s first confrontation in the Valley of Elah is not with Goliath, but with his own older brother. After David asks what will be done for the man who kills the Philistine, Eliab hears him and lashes out, accusing David of arrogance, wicked motives, and neglecting his sheep in the wilderness. This episode looks back to David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16, where Eliab was the first son of Jesse passed over by Yahweh before David was anointed in the midst of his brothers. Cliff explores the older-
25. Interview with Captain (Retired) Bradley Geary, (opens the original)
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Brad Geary is a distinguished 24-year veteran in Naval Special Warfare. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2000 and served in many positions in the SEAL teams, including as a DEVGRU operator, commonly known as SEAL Team Six. Brad shares his testimony, the spiritual turning points of his career, and the difficult final season of his Navy service, when he confronted senior leadership over what he believed was unethical conduct surrounding a tragic training death. This conversatio
24. No Taxes and a Princess (opens the original)
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David hears Goliath’s defiance and responds with something far beyond ordinary courage. This episode challenges the familiar “underdog story” version of David and Goliath. David is not stepping into the Valley of Elah hoping for a lucky upset. He is the only man present carrying the active Spirit of Yahweh, and from the moment he hears the giant curse the living God, the outcome is already certain. Cliff explores David’s warrior mindset, righteous hatred, holy confidence, and the reward offered
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