This week on Don’t Miss This, Dave and Grace wrap up their study of Psalms with a powerful look at praise, gratitude, and the goodness of God. From “I love the Lord, because…” in Psalm 116 to the reminder that the Lord heals broken hearts, gathers the outcast, and is near to all who call upon Him, this episode is an invitation to notice the ways God shows up in our everyday lives. Why do you love…
When life feels overwhelming, where do you turn? This week on Don't Miss This, David Butler and Grace Freeman Smith explore Psalms 49–86, focusing on heartfelt prayers of lament, petition, hope, and trust. From David's plea for mercy in Psalm 51 to the comforting reminder that God keeps every tear, these Psalms teach us that bringing our sorrow to God is an act of faith—not weakness. Whether…
In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study the book of Esther, one of the Bible's most remarkable stories of courage, faith, and redemption. Although God's name is never mentioned in the book, His hand can be seen on every page as He quietly prepares people and circumstances to bring about deliverance. Esther reminds us that even when the Lord seems absent, He is still…
In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study Ezra and Nehemiah, following Israel's return from exile as they begin the long work of rebuilding Jerusalem, the temple, and their covenant relationship with God. These chapters remind us that every story of faith includes moments of starting again, and that the Lord is always ready to welcome His people home. As the people…
In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Chronicles 14-20; 26; 30, discovering what some of the greatest prayers in scripture teach us about the heart of God. Through the lives of Asa, Jehoshaphat, and Hezekiah, we see leaders who faced impossible situations yet continually turned to the Lord, trusting that His power was greater than any obstacle before them. As…
In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Kings 16–25, following the final years of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. As one kingdom falls and another struggles to survive, these chapters reveal that the greatest danger was never the nations surrounding them, but the slow drift of hearts turning away from God. Even in seasons of decline, the Lord continued to invite…
In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Kings 2–7 and discover that the God who worked miracles through Elijah is the same God who continues to work through Elisha. As one prophet passes the mantle to another, these chapters remind us that God's power has never been limited to one person or one generation. He is the same God yesterday, today, and forever, still…
In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 1 Kings 12-13; 17-22 and explore the divided kingdom of Israel, the ministry of Elijah, and the many ways God shows up in our lives. Through stories of kings, prophets, miracles, and personal struggles, these chapters remind us that faith is not about choosing the easiest path, but about trusting God enough to keep moving…
In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Samuel 11–12 and 1 Kings 1–9, exploring the stories of David and Solomon and the lessons they teach about mercy, redemption, wisdom, and devotion. These chapters remind us that scripture is filled with imperfect people, and yet God continues to work through them, write them into His story, and accomplish His purposes through…