Explore every episode of the podcast Planted in the Psalms
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| Psalm 74: Arise, O God, Defend Your Cause | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:19:49 | |
How can a believer wrestle with God? What does it look like to pursue God through deep pain? The Psalmist shows us how to draw near to God in difficulty while keeping our eyes on the character of God. RESOURCES Article: Psalm 74 Shows Us How to Make an Argument to God Song: Psalm 74 by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 73: God Is My Strength and Portion Forever | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:29:02 | |
What does intimacy with God look like? The Psalms are so precious because they teach us what an honest pursuit of God can look like, even in the midst of pain. Today we'll join Asaph as he wrestles with God over his deepest struggles. We'll learn true intimacy is pouring our hearts out to God with total transparency, while always returning to the truth we know about God and our eternal future. RESOURCES Psalm 73 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper As For Me (Psalm 73) Song by the Worship Initiative | |||
| Psalm 72: Give the King Your Justice | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:22:29 | |
Do you long for healing and wholeness? Living in this broken world can often leave us weary, scarred and dejected, but friends, this Psalm gives us hope for the future. Shalom is coming. Restoration is coming. Healing is coming, because the Prince of Peace is coming. May this Psalm awaken in you a deeper desire for His kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. RESOURCES Psalm 72 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Pray for your government Pray for persecuted believers | |||
| Psalm 71: Forsake Me Not When My Strength Is Spent | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:25:19 | |
Do you fear aging? Psalm 71 has traditionally been called the song of the aging believer. This Psalm will help us reframe aging and think of it not as a period of decline but as a season to grow in spiritual vitality, wisdom, and faith. We can communicate our fears to the Lord, but we must remember that He has been faithful to us in our youth and will continue to be even to the end of the age. RESOURCES Psalm 71 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 70: O LORD, Do Not Delay | 29 May 2026 | 00:19:12 | |
Have you ever had seasons in your life where you felt lost? Difficulties had come, life was hard, and you felt disoriented. How are we to pray in these times? Psalm 70 will lead us through our season of disorientation by seeking the Lord in our trial, and remembering He has not forgotten us. RESOURCES Psalm 70 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 69: Save Me, O God | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:22:59 | |
What do you do when you feel lonely, misunderstood, and overwhelmed by life? In Psalm 69, we get a raw, honest prayer for those difficult seasons that points us to Jesus and the hope ahead for the believer. RESOURCES Psalm 69 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 68: God Shall Scatter His Enemies | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:25:47 | |
Did you know the Psalms speak of Jesus and can lead to a closer walk with Him? Listen in to understand how this Psalm can be true of David, true of the Messianic King, and true for our lives. RESOURCES Psalm 68 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Outline provided by Holman OT Commentary on the Psalms | |||
| Psalm 67: Make Your Face Shine upon Us | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:15:26 | |
Is it okay to pray for God to richly bless us? In today's episode, we will hear the Psalmist's prayer and learn the purpose behind God's blessing in our lives. The Lord has poured His grace upon us so that we can have a world-changing impact. We have been blessed to be a blessing to the nations. RESOURCES Psalm 67 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 66: How Awesome Are Your Deeds | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:19:04 | |
We are all born worshippers, but there is only one who is worthy of our worship. This Psalm is a global invitation for the world to come and see what God has done and praise Him for His awesome deeds. We will discover that in glorifying God we find our highest joy. RESOURCES Psalm 66 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 65: O God of Our Salvation | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:15:39 | |
What would change in our lives if we became the people of praise we are called to be? Let's join the Psalmist in praying through this Psalm, praising God for His salvation, power, and provision and see how praise radically transforms our perspective and empowers us to endure any hardship. RESOURCES Psalm 65 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 64: Hide Me from the Wicked | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:13:26 | |
Can we complain to God? Is it sinful? The lament psalms teach us what it looks like to pour out our complaints to God in faith. Listen in on David's prayer and be strengthened and encouraged as you remember that God will fight for His people. RESOURCES Psalm 64 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper ADVENT RESOURCES Caroline Cobb's book: Advent for Exiles The Daily Grace Co Advent Collection Ways by Jason Hofer Behold the Lamb of God Livestream | |||
| Psalm 63: My Soul Thirsts For You | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:29:40 | |
Are you in a dry and weary season? Are you thirsty for some refreshment? Psalm 63 invites us to a communion with God that will be a rich banquet for our souls. Let's join David in beholding our great God and tasting of a love that is better than life. RESOURCES Better Than Life (Psalm 63) by Caroline Cobb Psalm 63 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 62: My Soul Waits for God Alone | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:17:56 | |
What are you waiting for? What big prayer is on your heart that you are desperately seeking an answer for? Waiting is not easy, but David will teach us how to wait well, increasing in trust as we meditate upon the character of God. RESOURCES Psalm 62 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper My Soul Will Wait (Psalm 62) by Sovereign Grace Music | |||
| Psalm 61: Lead Me to the Rock | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:19:14 | |
Where do you go when your heart is overwhelmed? David prays to be led to the right place. He reminds us there is only one rock that provides a firm foundation through life's storms. This invaluable psalm will lead us to cry out to God, abide in His love, trust in His promises, and sing to our King who rules forever. RESOURCES Psalm 61 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 61 Song by Zac Fitzsimmons | |||
| Psalm 60: He Will Tread Down Our Foes | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:23:14 | |
Have you ever wrestled with coming to God in complete honesty? Do you believe that your thoughts must be straight and your emotions under control before you seek God in prayer? David shows us that it is okay to come to God with the confusion of our thoughts. We can pour out our hearts to Him, while keeping His character in view, and be brought to a place of greater trust in His love and in His deliverance. Resources Psalm 60 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 59: Deliver Me From My Enemies | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:19:28 | |
What aspects of God's character can we meditate on in trying times? How do we find true strength in the Lord? Tune in to Psalm 59 to find out how David is strengthened in the Lord amid severe trials. RESOURCES Psalm 59 Discussion Questions Psalm 59 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 58: God Who Judges the Earth | 30 May 2025 | 00:18:16 | |
Have you ever read David's prayer for his enemies and their destruction and been confused? Have you ever wondered why these curses are in the Bible or if it is okay for Christians to pray these prayers? Tune into Psalm 58 to find out how this Psalm relates to Jesus and how we can both love our enemies and pray this Psalm in Christ. RESOURCES Psalm 58 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper War Psalms of the Prince of Peace: Book on the Imprecatory Psalms | |||
| Psalm 57: Let Your Glory Be over All the Earth | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:21:08 | |
Have you ever wondered what you should pray when you are in need of the Lord's intervention? Do you wonder how you can praise Him through the painful circumstances in life? David answers all these questions and more in this helpful psalm that focuses on God's glorious character. RESOURCES Psalm 57 Discussion Questions Psalm 57 Copywork Study Psalm 57 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper My Heart is Steadfast by Ellie Holcomb | |||
| Psalm 56: In God I Trust | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:22:40 | |
Have you ever been paralyzed by fears? Have you ever wondered how to seek God when you are anxious and afraid? Tune in to Psalm 56 and find out how David leads us from fear to faith. RESOURCES Psalm 56 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper When I Am Afraid by Nathan & Joel Clarkson | |||
| Psalm 55: Cast Your Burdens on the LORD | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:19:25 | |
What does it look like to approach God with complete honesty? Why is it so important to cast our burdens on the Lord? Psalm 55 is preserved in the pages of Scripture to help us learn how to process our pain and grow in faith in the midst of trials. RESOURCES Psalm 55 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 54: The Lord Upholds My Life | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:16:23 | |
Do you ever feel lost in your praying? Do you ever wonder what you should be praying for or how you should be praying? Tune into Psalm 54 to be reminded of glorious truths about God's sustaining grace and to hear about how David's prayer is a wonderful pattern that we can use in our own prayers. RESOURCES Psalm 54 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 53: There Is None Who Does Good | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:16:12 | |
There is not one righteous man, woman, or child on this earth that seeks after God and does good, before God's intervention. We all need rescue. Praise the Lord, God sends a Saviour out of Zion for us. RESOURCES Psalm 53 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper BIBLE READ THROUGH PLANS Bible Project One Year Reading Plan with video links Bible Recap Chronological Plan Bible Recap 3 Month New Testament Plan 6 Month New Testament Reading Plan The Story of Redemption Bible Studies Behold: One Year New Testament Bible Study & Journal Set | |||
| Psalm 52: The Steadfast Love of God Endures | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:17:14 | |
Have you ever been scarred by the words of others? Do you know how damaging words can be? David did. He pens this Psalm to remind himself that steadfast love of God will have the final word. God will deal with all evil. The wicked will be uprooted and the people of God will flourish forever in His presence. RESOURCES Psalm 52 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Advent for Exiles book by Caroline Cobb Advent Reading Guide by Amber Thiessen | |||
| Psalm 51: Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:29:49 | |
Do you long for true change in your heart and in your life? Let's look into the inspired Word of God and Iearn from David what true brokenness and repentance looks like in the life of a believer. RESOURCES Meek Not Weak: A 12 Week Guide to the Gentle Strength of Meekness Advent for Exiles: 25 Devotions to Awaken Gospel Hope in Every Longing Heart Have Mercy (Psalm 51) by Caroline Cobb Psalm 51 (Wisdom in the Secret Heart) by Shane & Shane Psalm 51 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 50: God Himself is Judge | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:19:34 | |
When we examine our busy and frazzled lives, what kind of worshipper would God say that we are? Are we the religious ritualist who goes through the motions to check all the boxes? Are we the hypocritical worshipper who lives a double life before God and others? Or are we the kind of worshipper that God is seeking? Are we the faithful ones who offer the kind of sacrifice God is pleased with? Listen in to hear what God desires to speak to His people. May we have ears to hear. RESOURCES Psalm 50 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper If you are looking for an excellent advent devotional, please check out this amazing book, Advent for Exiles, from one of my favourite musicians, Caroline Cobb | |||
| Psalm 49: Why Should I Fear in Times of Trouble? | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
In this life we are tempted at every turn to keep our eyes fixed on that which is vain and temporal. We live in a world that is obsessed with money, possessions, and self glory. If we are sucked into this rat race, we risk forsaking our true calling and purpose on the earth. This Psalm calls us to take an eternal persective on money and possessions and to seek the treasure which lasts forever. With eternity in view, we will be delivered from earthly fear and we can look forward to a rich welcome into the eternal Kingdom. RESOURCES Psalm 49 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn | |||
| Psalm 48: Zion, the City of Our God | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:24:48 | |
Do you long for a perfect home without pain and broken promises? Do you long for a place with perfect peace and protection? Join me as we turn our eyes to our ultimate home: Zion. Let the promises of God breathe fresh hope and joy into your soul as you remember the steadfast love of the Lord, our Shepherd, who will guide us to the end. RESOURCES Psalm 48 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 47: God is King Over All the Earth | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:21:37 | |
Do you ever wonder what you were created for? Have you ever ponderered if there is more to life than what you are experiencing? Psalm 47 brings us back to our main purpose and ultimate priority in this life: to worship our God and King. It is in fulfilling this purpose that we can come to experience a heart fully alive with the joy we long for. RESOURCES Psalm 47 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 47 Song by Mercy Worship Adore and The Gift of Limitations by Sara Hagerty | |||
| Psalm 46: God is Our Fortress | 31 May 2024 | 00:26:56 | |
Do you long for peace in the midst of chaos? Do you wonder if it is even possible? If you are struggling to quiet worry, anxiety, or fear, then this psalm will direct your gaze to the right place. RESOURCES Psalm 46 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper A Mighty Fortress is Our God by Sovereign Grace Music | |||
| Psalm 45: Your Throne, O God, Is Forever | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:25:44 | |
One of the greatest needs of the human heart is to be loved and accepted. In Christ, we find our greatest needs met and our deepest desires satisfied. In this episode, we will turn our eyes to the event that all of human history is pointing towards: a glorious wedding day. Join me as we behold the glory of our groom and adore him for His wondrous works and His precious love. RESOURCES Psalm 45 Fairest of All by Shane and Shane Psalm 45 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Too Good by Jess Ray | |||
| Psalm 44: Come to Our Help | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:29:27 | |
Have you ever wrestled with the question why is life so hard? If so, you are not alone. The psalmist grapples with this question and leads us to process our pain in the right way: take it to the Lord in prayer. As we turn our eyes upon Him, we fight to believe in the unchanging love God has for His people...even and especially in the trying times. RESOURCES Psalm 44 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Criminal Tree by Jason Hofer - song for Easter Psalm 22 episode - take some time to meditate on the cross | |||
| Psalm 43: Send Out Your Light & Your Truth | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:20:42 | |
Have you ever tried to pray but couldn't find the words? Psalm 43 is a precious guide that can lead us in prayer when life is hard, when we feel dry, and when we feel under attack. This Psalm leads us to the place where we yearn to go…to find God as our supreme and ultimate joy. RESOURCES Send Out Your Light by Sandra McCracken | |||
| Psalm 42: Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:27:02 | |
In seasons of discouragement and heartache, where do we turn? The Psalmist shows us the way through pain by drawing near to God in honesty, preaching to his soul, and reminding himself of God's truth. Let's join the psalmist and step out of darkness and into the light of hope. RESOURCES Psalm 42 Song by CityAlight Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call by Keith & Kristen Getty Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise) by Shane and Shane Psalm 42 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Never Alone: Walking With God in Depression ReFresh by Shona & David Murray | |||
| Psalm 41: O LORD, Be Gracious to Me | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:19:36 | |
What does the blessed life look like? Book 1 of the Psalms has shown us that the truly blessed person is one who has internalized the Word of God and allowed it to transform their heart and their actions. This book concludes with the great purpose of our existence: to bless our Lord and give Him the glory! RESOURCES Psalm 41 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 40: My Help and My Deliverer | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
Have you ever felt stuck? Have you ever felt like you were in a pit you could not get out of? Take heart, friends. God has provided a prayer for you to speak out in those times of need. I pray that this psalm would shine a ray of light into those dark places that you find yourself in. I pray in hearing the Word of God you would be strengthened, encouraged and filled with HOPE. RESOURCES Jason Hofer's Christmas Song: Ways Gospel Coalition's Christmas Playlist Psalm 40 Discussion Questions Psalm 40 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 40 Song by Zac Fitzsimmons A Christmas Song for those who have experienced loss or had a particularly hard year: Jess Ray - Gloria Gloria | |||
| Psalm 39: What Is the Measure of My Days? | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:26:03 | |
What consumes your thoughts on a given day? What do you worry about? Dream about? Hope for? Work towards? Friends, our hearts are so easily fixed on this life, but what we need more than anything is a perspective shift. Let's join David as he prays that he might know the brevity of life, hope in God, and invest wholeheartedly in eternity. RESOURCES Psalm 39 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper C.T. Studd Poem | |||
| Psalm 38: Do Not Forsake Me, O LORD | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:19:05 | |
Have you ever experienced the burden of some sin, the heaviness of anxiety, or the persistence of fear weighing heavy on your heart? The weight can be unbearable. What are we to do with the heaviness that plagues us? Let us follow David to confession and repentance and find the way to rest and peace for our weary souls.
Psalm 38 Discussion Questions
Psalm 38 Copywork Study
Psalm 38 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper
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| Psalm 37: He Will Not Forsake His Saints | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:28:43 | |
Why do the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer? Why do evildoers seem to live easy lives while the godly are weighed down by trials? We might wrestle with these questions, but ultimately, the Word of God tells us to take the long view. David urges us to fix our eyes on things above and remember our eternal reward. For the believer, the best is yet to come. RESOURCES Psalm 37 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper My kids and I loved the Christian Heroes Then & Now Biography on George Mueller Sermon on George Mueller's Life | |||
| Psalm 36: How Precious is Your Steadfast Love | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:34:40 | |
What is most precious to you in this life? What hold the most value? What is your treasure? This Psalm will show us that God's love is worth more than anything this world has to offer. His love pursues, calls, convicts, saves, cleanses, heals, and remakes us into a new creation. How precious is His steadfast love! RESOURCES Psalm 36 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 35: Great is the LORD | 28 Jul 2023 | 00:26:03 | |
What are we to do with the Psalms where David curses his enemies? Does this contradict Jesus teaching to bless our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? Can we pray these Psalms? Listen in as we dive into this psalm and this question. RESOURCES Psalm 35 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Book: War Psalms of the Prince of Peace I also started an Instagram for listeners of the podcast! | |||
| Psalm 34: O Taste and See That the LORD is Good | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:35:22 | |
Do you want to experience the good life, spiritually speaking? Listen in on David's song of thanksgiving for deliverance and find life-giving instruction towards the good life --- An abundant life overflowing with the fullness of Christ. RESOURCES Psalm 34 Copywork Study Psalm 34 Discussion Questions Psalm 34 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 34 (Taste & See) by Shane & Shane | |||
| Psalm 33: The Steadfast Love of the LORD | 26 May 2023 | 00:29:09 | |
Do you need help refocusing your mind in these crazy days that we live in? David instructs us to turn our eyes to the attributes of our great God. We will learn that our deepest joy is found when our focus comes off of self and onto the LORD's steadfast love. The only proper response to his revelation is to offer our lives in worship and praise. RESOURCES Psalm 33 Copywork Study Psalm 33 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper | |||
| Psalm 32: Blessed are the Forgiven | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:29:09 | |
| Psalm 31: Into Your Hand I Commit My Spirit | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:30:07 | |
The impact of trials in our lives can be far reaching. Suffering has the ability to impact us emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. How will our heart respond when darkness seems to hide his face? Will we trust? Will we remember that our God holds everything in His hands? Will we pour out our pain or let it simmer inside? Join David as he shows us the way to trust and strength through focusing on the wondrous reality of God's steadfast love. RESOURCES Psalm 31 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper The Love of God by Steven Lawson | |||
| Psalm 30: Joy Comes With the Morning | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:21:37 | |
When things go well in life, how do you respond? Are you in danger of growing self reliant, complacent, or careless in the faith? Are you in danger of taking grace for granted? David was. David fell to this temptation and experienced the grace of God’s discipline to wake Him up. Nearing death, he cried out to the Lord and his prayer was heard. This is David’s song of thanksgiving. May it become our song as we remember how the Lord changes our weeping into dancing and turns our sorrow into joy. RESOURCES Psalm 30 Song from The Corner Room Psalm 30 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Notes and Quotes from CJ Mahaney Sermon on Psalm 30 | |||
| Psalm 29: Ascribe to the LORD Glory | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:26:23 | |
There are many voices that seek our attention day to day, but there is One that can silence them all. The voice of the Lord. Let the reminder of His powerful voice lead you to worship. Let is cause your fear of the Lord to grow. Even in the storm, God is able to fill His children with strength and peace. RESOURCES Psalm 29 Copywork Study | |||
| Psalm 28: The LORD is my Strength and My Shield | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:22:51 | |
What are we to do when our spirits are downcast, when circumstances press us, and when we are overwhelmed by our lives or our world? .How can we be led from lament to praise? Let us follow David's example of perseverance in prayer. In this Psalm, we will see the soul's plea poured out, the soul's petition made known, and finally, the soul's praise. RESOURCES Psalm 28 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Audiobook: Meet My Medical Director by Lisa Engelman Book: Meet My Medical Director by Lisa Engelman | |||
| Psalm 27: The LORD is My Light and My Salvation | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:24:52 | |
In our fallen world it is not uncommon for God's people to be weighed down by fear and anxiety. Is there an antidote to this all pervasive problem? What truths can we turn to that will free us from the bondage of fear? Let us join David in lifting our eyes to the God who is for us and will never leave us nor forsake us. May faith wither away the root of fear as we seek His face! RESOURCES | |||
| Psalm 26: I Will Bless the LORD | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:25:16 | |
Do you ever wonder why life is so hard? You desire the right path, you seek the Lord, you choose to walk in integrity, and yet life is still so difficult! Take heart, friends The straight and narrow path is sometimes hard, but it is ALWAYS WORTH IT. Keep seeking the Lord, opening your heart up to him, and putting his steadfast love before your eyes and know that, in the end, a life lived for Christ will be vindicated and you will stand on solid ground. RESOURCES | |||
| Psalm 25: Teach Me Your Paths | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:32:43 | |
Do you need direction from the Lord? Do you need guidance? Join David in praying Psalm 25 and discover a pattern for praying for God's will. Let us learn to become the sort of people that God delights to lead! RESOURCES | |||