King Hezekiah and the Bronze Serpent

From Bible Stories by Matt Mullins and Todd Haymans

May 5, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 360

About this episode

This episode explores King Hezekiah's efforts to restore faith in Judah amidst a legacy of idolatry.

King Hezekiah didn't inherit a legacy of faith—he inherited a mess. His father, Ahaz, led Judah deep into idolatry, even turning good things—like the bronze serpent from Book of Numbers 21—into objects of worship. But Hezekiah refuses to follow that path. From the very beginning of his reign, he takes bold, decisive action to turn the nation back to the Lord. In this episode, discover what it looks like to lead with conviction, tear down what's corrupt, and pursue true faith in the face of a broken past.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Mullins, Todd Haymans

Topics covered

faith
leadership
idolatry
conviction
spirituality

Keywords

Hezekiah
idolatry
faith
leadership
Judah
bronze serpent
spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Book of Numbers

Places: Judah