Year of the Word Companion Podcast

S2E3-From the Palace to the Broken Walls

In Week 28 of Year of the Word, we journey through Esther 5–10 and Nehemiah 1–6, witnessing God’s providence, protection, and restoration. Esther courageously stands for her people, while Nehemiah prayerfully leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls despite opposition. Together, these passages remind us that God works through faithful people who are willing to act courageously and persevere in the work He has given them.

S2E2-Return, Restore, Remember: The Story of Repentance, Restoration, and Providence

As we continue our Year of the Word journey, we'll explore Zechariah 1–2 and 12, Ezra 7–10, and Esther 1–4, discovering God's call to return to Him, His work of restoring His people, and His providential care even when He seems unseen. Together, we'll see how God faithfully keeps His promises through repentance, renewal, and His sovereign hand at work behind the scenes. This episode reminds us that even when God's timing seems delayed or His presence feels hidden, His purposes are always moving forward.

S2E1-The Return Begins

Season 2 begins as we celebrate the halfway point of the Year of the Word journey and witness one of the greatest turning points in the Old Testament. This week, we'll explore Daniel 5–6, Daniel 9–10 and 12, and Ezra 1–6 as Babylon falls, God's people begin returning from exile, and the work of restoration begins. Together, we'll discover that while kingdoms rise and fall, God remains faithful to His promises and continues His work of restoring His people.

S1E25-Hope Beyond the Ruins: God's Presence, Promises, and Purpose in Exile

Week 25: Hope Beyond the Ruins explores Jeremiah 31:31–40, Jeremiah 32–33, Jeremiah 52, 2 Kings 24–25, Ezekiel 1:1–3, Ezekiel 36:16–38, Ezekiel 37, and Daniel 1–4, as God's people experience the fall of Jerusalem and begin life in exile. Together, we'll discover how Jeremiah points to the New Covenant, Ezekiel proclaims God's promise of new hearts and restoration, and Daniel demonstrates what it looks like to live faithfully in a culture that doesn't share our beliefs. Through these pivotal passages, we're reminded that while exile changed God's people's location, it never changed His presence, His promises, or His purpose.

S1E24-The Fall of a Kingdom and the Call to Return

In Week 24, we journey through 2 Kings 17–23, Jeremiah 1–3:5, Jeremiah 25, and Jeremiah 29, witnessing the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, the faithful leadership of Hezekiah and Josiah, and the devastating consequences of Judah's continued rebellion under kings like Manasseh. As Jeremiah begins his prophetic ministry, he calls God's people to return to the Lord, warning of coming judgment while revealing God's persistent mercy and faithfulness. Through stories of exile, repentance, and renewal, these passages remind us that while God's judgment is real, His invitation to return and His promise of hope remain available to all who seek Him.