Preoccupied by Princes (Psalm 146)

Preoccupied by Princes (Psalm 146)

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December 18, 2025 · 26 min

About this episode

Dan Price and Scott Keith discuss Psalm 146, emphasizing the dangers of relying on political figures for salvation and the importance of placing hope in God.

In this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith look at Psalm 146. They discuss the dangers of relying on political figures for salvation and the contrast between the fleeting nature of human power and the eternal faithfulness of God. The conversation emphasizes the importance of placing hope in God, who promises justice and deliverance, rather than in fallible leaders. The hosts reflect on the practical implications of this trust in daily life and the challenges of maintaining faith amidst political turmoil. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Scott Keith Daniel Emery Price

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Price, Scott Keith

Topics covered

  • political figures
  • salvation
  • faith in God
  • human power
  • justice
  • political turmoil

Keywords

  • Psalm 146
  • political figures
  • salvation
  • faith
  • justice
  • human power
  • political turmoil

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Organizations: 1517 Podcast Network, 1517 Podcasts, 1517 Academy

Products: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional, Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi, Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird, Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales, Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

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