The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 137: David Mourns Absalom (2026)

May 17, 2026·22 min·5-min readnarrativereligion
Podzilla Summary (5 min)
TLDR
This episode of The Bible in a Year podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz, reflects on David’s emotional return to power after the death of his rebellious son Absalom, highlighting themes of grief, forgiveness, leadership, and divine grace. The episode underscores how personal sorrow can

Sign up to read the full summary

Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Fr. Mike SchmitzDavidAbsalomJoabShimeiMephiboshethBarzillai

Books

The Great Adventure Bible

Topics

ChristianityLeadership

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.