DAVID & JONATHAN: Biased toward love (with Mason Mennenga)
We're back in the Book of Samuel, starting in chapter 18, where giant-killer David meets Israel's other war hero, Prince Jonathan. To quote Taylor Swift, sparks fly. Platonic sparks, your Sunday school teacher assures you. There's a case these two were just extremely affectionate political allies. That case has been made, and we're not very interested in it. Interpret this story however you want. We're completely convinced this was the Bible's first great romance. Thanks. We're also joined by popular YouTuber, podcaster, and theologian Mason Mennenga to discuss how this story is just one of many examples that show scripture reflects how we view it. Support this show, if you like, by joining our Patreon, where we post monthly episodes on related stuff (CCM cringe/nostalgia, explaining Christian-ese language, ranking '70s Rapture movies, what the Bible *actually* says about abortion, etc.). Joining will also get you into our Discord. We're also on Instagram and Twitter! Pre-intro: "The More I Seek You" as performed by Maple City Worship