The Firmly Planted Tree
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
A podcast for the reading and reflection on the Psalms—the song and prayer book of the church, bringing the whole of human experience before God. Hosted by Joey Hawkins. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. —Psalm 1:3
Location:
United States
Description:
A podcast for the reading and reflection on the Psalms—the song and prayer book of the church, bringing the whole of human experience before God. Hosted by Joey Hawkins. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. —Psalm 1:3
Language:
English
Episodes
Psalm 41 – A Collocation
3/15/2022
Psalm 41 finishes out the first book of the Psalms. In placing it next to Psalm 1, we see the way God works both in…
Duration:00:10:20
Psalm 40 – Sacrifice
3/8/2022
In Psalm 40, David proclaims the biblical theme that God does not merely desire sacrifice but obedient hearts and lives which sees it’s ultimate fulfilment…
Duration:00:09:29
Psalm 39 -Silence
2/15/2022
Psalm 39 calls us to the dual burden and wisdom of silence before the Lord and calls us to lay out our words to Him…
Duration:00:08:25
Psalm 38 – Memorial in Suffering
2/1/2022
Psalm 38 is a difficult memorial: to reflect on our sin during times of suffering. While Scripture affirms that suffering happens to the just and…
Duration:00:10:07
Psalm 37 – The Righteous Not Forsaken
1/25/2022
Psalm 37 is David’s homily reminding us that God is faithful to the righteous, and the position of the successful wicked is not secure. It…
Duration:00:10:30
Psalm 36 – Who am I fooling?
1/18/2022
Psalm 36 is a psalm in three parts where the final ties it together. Reflection and praise tied together in the prayer that comes from…
Duration:00:09:10
Psalm 35 – Contend, O Lord
1/11/2022
Psalm 35 can’t help but get you riled up. In it David demonstrates the active waiting on the Lord that would characterize much of his…
Duration:00:10:14
Psalm 34 – Good Towards His People
1/4/2022
Psalm 34 exhorts us to trust in the goodness of God towards his people, that our circumstances can be affected by our prayer and trust…
Duration:00:11:27
Psalm 33 – Sturdy Praise
12/14/2021
Psalm 33 is one of the quintessential praise Psalms. It calls us to worship and praise God in the stout and sturdy praise of the…
Duration:00:09:38
Psalm 32 – Sin and Suffering
12/8/2021
Psalm 32 begs he question: what is the link between sin and suffering? Not all suffering is a direct result of our sins, but we…
Duration:00:08:36
Psalm 31 – My times are in His hand
11/30/2021
Psalm 31 reminds us in the “prayer prayed twice” that God in in control of our souls and our time here on earth. Join me…
Duration:00:10:23
Psalm 30 – Testimony 101
11/16/2021
Psalm 30 is a Psalm that invites us to tell the testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness over and over again. Our music is provided…
Duration:00:10:06
Psalm 29 – Ascribe to the Lord
11/9/2021
Psalm 29 thunders at both earthly and heavenly powers to recognize God as sovereign and powerful and I pray you will join in ascribing honor…
Duration:00:10:25
Psalm 28 – The Ask
11/2/2021
“In Psalm 28 he brings forward his petition, spreading hands as a suppliant towards the holy of holies, and receives his answer.” – Derek Kidner…
Duration:00:09:28
Psalm 27 – Secret Sauce
10/26/2021
What made David, well, David? In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 27 and what makes David the “man after God’s own heart.”…
Duration:00:09:51
Psalm 26 – Tested and True
10/19/2021
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 26. Contrasting the themes of Psalm 25 and 26, we seek to have our hearts tested…
Duration:00:10:17
Psalm 25 – The Wantonly Treacherous
10/12/2021
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 25. While much of the Psalms points us to an active trust in the face of…
Duration:00:11:28
Psalm 24 – The Ascended King
10/5/2021
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 24. This psalm was sung at the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusalem…
Duration:00:11:29
Psalm 23 – The Shepherd’s Psalm
9/14/2021
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 23 and simply share a few translations and excerpts from commentaries and writings on this beloved…
Duration:00:11:40
Psalm 22 – Why have you forsaken me?
9/2/2021
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 22, a psalm on lips of Jesus as he suffered on the cross and a prayer…
Duration:00:13:42