A NEW HEART

A NEW HEART

From Don't Miss This Study by Emily Freeman & David Butler

May 31, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

The episode explores the rise and fall of Israel's first king, Saul, and the spiritual transformation that comes from allowing God to lead our lives.

In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 1 Samuel 8–15 and explore the rise and fall of Israel’s first king, Saul. What begins as a story about Israel asking for a king quickly becomes a deeper conversation about who truly sits on the throne of our hearts. As the people look to be “like all the other nations,” Dave and Grace reflect on the many things we allow to rule our lives and invite us to consider whether we are letting Jesus be the King who leads, guides, and fights our battles. The episode highlights the early life of Saul and the qualities that made him such a promising leader. Saul is introduced as humble, diligent, and willing to serve, even struggling to see the potential that others saw in him. Through Samuel’s guidance, Saul learns that God often calls people before they feel ready and then provides the experiences, miracles, and grace needed to prepare them for the work ahead. Dave and Grace emphasize that one of God’s greatest gifts is His ability to see who we can become, even when we cannot yet see it ourselves. As Saul is anointed king, the Lord gives him a new heart and begins transforming him into a different person. The hosts…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Butler, Grace Freeman

Topics covered

  • spiritual transformation
  • leadership
  • faith
  • Israel's history
  • personal growth
  • divine guidance

Keywords

  • Saul
  • spiritual change
  • leadership qualities
  • God's guidance
  • transformed hearts
  • Israel's king
  • faith journey

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Organizations: Israel, God

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