In this episode of our Catholic Commentary series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Tim Gray unpack Episode 5 of House of David. They explore the importance of the Shema prayer, Jesus’ teaching on loving God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and how David learns to pray and trust God. They also discuss Saul’s complex role as king and father, the love story between David and Michal, and how Scripture reveals God’s faithfulness even through human weakness.
Whether you’re watching House of David on Amazon Prime or diving into 1 Samuel, this episode will help you engage the story with the mind of the Church.
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Up Next in Season 1
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Giants Awakened
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers continue their Catholic Commentary series with Episode 6 of House of David. They discuss fallen angels, Revelation 12, and how extra-biblical texts like the Book of Enoch influenced Jewish tradition but are not Scripture. They explore Jonathan’s faithfulness to God ...
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David and Goliath
In this episode of our Catholic Commentary series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Tim Gray unpack House of David Episode 5. They explore the importance of the Shema prayer, Jesus’ teaching on loving God with heart, soul, mind, and strength, and how David learns to pray and trust God. They also discuss Sau...
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Catholic Commentary on House of David...
Coming soon to Formed. Episodes 1-4 drop September 23, 2025. Episodes 5-7 drop September 30, 2025.
Dive deep into the biblical roots and theological themes of House of David, the acclaimed series produced by The WONDER Project. In this exclusive Catholic Commentary series, renowned theologians D...
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