Chunks: The Book of Psalms

If the Bible had a hymnal, it would be the book of Psalms. This diverse collection of 150 poems and prayers runs the gamut of emotion and experience, from songs of highest praise to the deepest depths of lament, from prayers for help and salvation to vehement curses against the psalmist's enemies. We will not cover all the psalms in this podcast, nor take them in order. But my hope is that each episode will help you connect more personally with the riches of the Psalms. All biblical passages will be read from the New International Version, unless otherwise noted.

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Episode 2: Soundtrack

What we call the Old Testament was what Jesus had as Scripture, and he quoted from it frequently, particularly the Psalms and Prophets. In this episode, I propose that we think of the Psalms as the soundtrack to the gospels, indeed to the New Testament itself. Can we begin to think of the Psalms not merely as songs we sing to match what we feel—sad songs, happy songs—but to shape how we see life itself? We’re invited to sing along.

Aug 14, 2025•9 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Why read the Psalms?

In 2020, the year the COVID-19 pandemic threw my family and the world for a loop, I began my practice of reading and journaling on the Psalms every morning. They have been a source of stability for me in unstable times, as I hope they will be for you. In this podcast, we won’t cover all 150 psalms. My purpose is to invite you to think of the Psalms as songs we can take with us on the journey of life, especially when the road gets long and difficult.

Aug 14, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1

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