The Rise and Drift of King Asa

From Bible Stories by Matt Mullins and Todd Haymans

March 17, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 354

About this episode

This episode explores the reign of King Asa, highlighting his initial devotion to God and the subsequent spiritual drift that serves as a lesson in faithfulness.

In this episode, we trace the turbulent line of Judah's kings from Abijam to Asa and discover a story filled with war, unfaithfulness, reform, and spiritual drift. While Asa began his reign with bold devotion—tearing down idols and leading the people back to God—his later years reveal the danger of relying on human strength instead of divine guidance. Through victories, compromises, and consequences, his life becomes a powerful reminder that faithfulness is not just about how we start, but how we finish. Join us as we reflect on what Asa's journey teaches us about perseverance, humility, and staying anchored to the Lord.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Mullins, Todd Haymans

Topics covered

King Asa
Judah's kings
spiritual drift
faithfulness
perseverance
humility

Keywords

King Asa
Judah
spiritual drift
faithfulness
reform
idols
human strength
divine guidance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Judah