Category: Faith Life
Episodes
July 17, 2026
God Works Through Flawed People
Studying the accounts of Saul and David's imperfections in the final chapters of 1 Samuel reaffirms what the whole book has shown us: God is willing and able to work through flawed people, but the condition of our hearts matters greatly.
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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
July 10, 2026
Saul and David: Envy, Conflict, and Broken Shalom
In the accounts of Saul and David, witness the broken shalom that results when the deadly sin of envy grips our hearts and see both God’s sovereignty and how he continues to work in the lives of his people even in difficult circumstances.
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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
July 3, 2026
God Calls and Prepares David
The accounts of David’s anointing and his battle with Goliath reveal what God looks for in the heart of a leader and how he prepares the people he calls. Let's discuss what that means for us when he calls us to partner with him in his work in the world today.
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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
June 26, 2026
God Gives Israel a King
See what happens when God grants Israel’s request to be like other nations and discover how God is faithful and sovereign, working behind the scenes even when his people make choices that don’t align with his will.
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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
June 19, 2026
The Power of God's Presence and A Call for Repentance
In the account of Israel's history in 1 Samuel, we discover a warning not to cherish outward symbols of faith without also maintaining our inward, faithful obedience to the Lord, and an invitation to return and surrender our hearts to him.
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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
June 12, 2026
God Speaks Judgment and Calls Samuel
Learn where to look for God and discover hope even when life's situations seem hopelessly unjust and bleak.
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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
June 5, 2026
Hannah's Prayer and God's Big Answer
Studying Hannah’s sorrow, prayer, and song of praise in the opening chapters of 1 Samuel reveals God’s character, helps us understand where to find God, and what he wants us to do with our pain. Together, we’ll also see how Hannah’s sorrow and private prayer become part of God’s public plan for his people.
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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
February 13, 2026
When Forgiveness is Complicated
There are situations in life when forgiveness seems especially difficult, maybe even impossible. Let’s see how Scripture helps us address the hard questions that arise in those circumstances and discover what happens in our hearts when we bring our struggles with forgiveness to God.
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Forgiveness
November 21, 2025
Blessed are...the Merciful, the Pure in Heart, the Peacemakers, and those Who are Persecuted
Discover what Jesus taught us about the heart and mind of an ideal disciple and why cultivating the Beatitudes in our lives of discipleship gives the world a glimpse of the kingdom of heaven here on earth.
November 14, 2025
Blessed are....the Poor in Spirit, those Who Mourn, the Meek, and those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to possess these dispositions and why Jesus invites us to cultivate them in our own lives of discipleship.
November 7, 2025
Understanding Jesus' Beatitudes
Gain a deeper understanding of the purpose and meaning of this list of blessings and how they serve as a guide to a kingdom lifestyle on our journey of discipleship with Jesus.
October 31, 2025
Your Questions about God's Care and the Life of Faith
Dig into Scripture with us and discover answers to your questions about God’s care, discipleship, suffering, and God’s timing.
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Questions & Answers
Blog Posts
June 5, 2026
1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
Study 1 Samuel with Groundwork to see how Israel’s history strengthens our faith today. Together, we’ll examine its stories and see how...
January 30, 2026
Forgiveness
Explore the biblical meaning and purpose of forgiveness, what it is and is not, and how God calls us to forgive others—even...
November 7, 2025
Jesus' Beatitudes and Our Discipleship
Enrich your life of discipleship by studying Jesus’ Beatitudes through Groundwork’s series, “Jesus’ Beatitudes and Our Discipleship,” to discover how these famous...
October 20, 2025
Groundwork Listeners’ Favorite Series
Groundwork has produced over 645 episodes in the last 15 years. To celebrate this milestone, we surveyed our audience to ask them...
October 1, 2025
Groundwork Celebrates 15 Years
Groundwork is celebrating 15 years, but the foundation of our ministry dates back to 1939. This blog will walk you through the...
May 14, 2025
How to Use the Groundwork Podcast as a Personal or Group Bible Study
If you’re looking for a free tool to deepen your understanding of Scripture, the Groundwork podcast is a great resource to incorporate...
January 16, 2025
Resources for Discipleship
“Disciple” is not a term we often use today, although most of us are intimately familiar with the concept of being a...
June 14, 2024
Christians in Society
In a time and culture that seems to perpetuate division and hostility, how should our faith in Jesus impact how we live...