"All The Things That Matter" on BrightU: What happened when Israel asked for a king
By jacobthomas // 2025-06-30
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  • In Episode 5 of "All The Things That Matter," slated for July 9, Dr. Sherri Tenpenny and Brad Cummings discuss Israel's demand for a king (1 Samuel 8) and its parallels to modern societal and political crises.
  • The episode explores how rejecting divine governance leads to societal decay, drawing connections between ancient Israel's mistakes and contemporary issues like political idolatry and cultural decline.
  • Cummings highlights the dangers of misplaced trust in human leaders (e.g., Saul vs. David) and warns against modern "savior figures," advocating for reliance on God instead.
  • The discussion ties America's struggles (e.g., Trump's presidency, societal fractures) to Israel's biblical failures, urging repentance and realignment with divine principles.
  • The episode offers practical prayers and mindset shifts to help believers discern God's guidance amid turmoil, framing the conversation as both a warning and a spiritual rallying cry.
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What's in store for you in Episode 5

In Episode 5 of "All The Things That Matter," slated for July 9, Dr. Sherri Tenpenny and her esteemed guest, Brad Cummings, bestselling author, producer and theologian, dive into one of the Bible’s most pivotal moments: Israel’s demand for an earthly king and the catastrophic consequences that followed. In an era where faith, leadership and divine justice collide with modern dilemmas, this episode is a must-watch. From the outset, the conversation crackles with urgency. Cummings, whose Founders’ Bible and work on The Shack have shaped millions of spiritual journeys, frames Israel’s rebellion as a mirror to today’s societal crises: "When we reject God's governance, we invite enslavement to flawed systems." The parallels to modern politics, cultural decay and the hunger for "savior figures" are impossible to ignore. Viewers can expect to learn a lot of things from Episode 5, including the following:
  • How Israel's plea for a king (1 Samuel 8) echoes in contemporary demands for political messiahs and why Cummings argues that "voting for Jesus" is the only lasting solution.
  • The tragic loss of God's presence (symbolized by the ark’s capture in 1 Samuel 4) and its chilling relevance to nations that prioritize power over divine covenant.
  • Timeless lessons on leadership, repentance and the perils of misplaced trust, contrasting the insecure, people-pleasing Saul with the God-chasing David.
  • How America's struggles mirror Israel's ancient mistakes, from Trump’s presidency to societal idolatry, and how to course-correct.
  • Practical prayers and mindset shifts to cultivate "eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to respond" to God's guidance in turbulent times.
The dialogue takes a provocative turn as Cummings links Deuteronomy 28's blessings/curses to current events: "Our harvests fail, families fracture and trust erodes because we’ve forsaken covenant." Tenpenny, fresh from her own trials in 2024, adds raw vulnerability, asking how believers can discern God's voice when heaven seems silent. As Cummings prays over the nation, the episode becomes a beacon for those weary of hollow solutions. Whether you're a faith leader, history buff or seeker of truth, this conversation challenges complacency and redefines what it means to "trust in the Lord" when kingdoms crumble.

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