The King and His Kingdom

From beginning to end, the Bible tells one unified story — the story of a King and His Kingdom. Every earthly ruler, whether faithful or fallen, points to the greater King who reigns forever. On this episode, David Wollen sits down with storyteller and author Bob Hartman to explore how the entire story of Scripture points to King Jesus — and how parents and children alike can delight in His Kingdom.

Every earthly kingdom eventually fades — but not the Kingdom of Jesus. His throne is eternal, His reign is righteous, and His rule extends over all creation. On this episode, David Wollen and author Bob Hartman explore what Scripture teaches about the Kingdom of God — the everlasting kingdom of the King who reigns forever.

Israel once cried out, “We want a king!” — but in doing so, they rejected God Himself. It’s a pattern that repeats throughout history and in every human heart: trusting in earthly solutions instead of the King who truly saves. On this episode, David Wollen opens 1 Samuel 8 to uncover why Israel’s demand for a king still speaks to us today — and how it points to the only King who gives instead of takes, Jesus Christ.

When God spoke to King David through the prophet Nathan, He revealed a promise that would shape all of human history. From David’s royal line would come a Son whose throne would never end — the true and greater King, Jesus Christ. On this episode, David Wollen opens 2 Samuel 7 to explore God’s covenant with David and the beginning of Israel’s messianic hope — a promise fulfilled in the everlasting reign of Christ the King.

Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived — yet even his wisdom couldn’t save him from a divided heart. Like Saul and David before him, he reminds us that every earthly king falls short. But there’s one King who never fails. On this episode, David Wollen explores the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon to reveal how each points to the flawless King who reigns forever — Jesus Christ.

The Bible’s many stories were meant to be told and cherished by all ages— not because they’re timeless and heartstirring (though they are) —but because they are true. On this episode, David Wollen welcomes back storyteller Bob Hartman to explore how every story in Scripture points to the true King and His Kingdom— and why these stories still matter for every generation today.

When the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah and Mary, both were told not to be afraid. Yet their responses couldn’t have been more different—one questioned in disbelief, the other in faith. On this episode, David Wollen opens Luke 1 to explore how God works through both doubt and belief to accomplish His purposes—reminding us that every promise of His kingdom will be fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

God’s kingdom doesn’t work like ours. From a manger birth to a mountain sermon, Jesus rewrites what it means to be “blessed”—exalting the poor in spirit, the meek, and the merciful. On this episode, David Wollen opens the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 and explores how the King’s upside-down way fulfills Isaiah’s words, “My thoughts are not your thoughts,” with guest Bob Hartman pointing us to the beauty of life in Christ’s kingdom.

Life brings more than one kind of storm—yet over every wind and wave stands the King who says, “Peace, be still.” On this episode, David Wollen opens the Gospel accounts of Jesus calming the storm and walking on water—showing how Christ meets us in fear and doubt and trains our faith for what lies ahead.

For many, the book of Revelation brings to mind beasts, battles, and bowls of wrath—but for those who belong to Christ, it is the Spirit’s final word of hope, where every promise finds its “Yes” in Jesus, the Lamb upon the throne. On this episode, David Wollen opens Revelation 21–22 to show how the Bible’s great story ends—with a returning King, a renewed creation, and a kingdom where God dwells with His people and wipes away every tear.