What happens when a king who sacrificed his own children in fire finds himself in chains? The stunning redemption story of King Manasseh reveals the unfathomable depths of God's mercy.

Manasseh's journey begins in darkness. Following his father Hezekiah's mostly faithful reign, twelve-year-old Manasseh embarks on a reign of terror, rebuilding pagan altars, practicing sorcery, consulting mediums, and sacrificing his sons to false gods. As king, his actions don't just affect him; they lead an entire nation astray. God sends warnings through prophets, but these fall on deaf ears until judgment finally arrives through Assyrian commanders who drag Manasseh away in chains.

It's here, stripped of everything, that transformation begins.

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What happens when a once-faithful leader starts believing their own hype? King Hezekiah's journey from spiritual revolutionary to prideful collector offers a stark warning about prosperity's hidden dangers.

Auntie Lala takes us deep into 2 Kings, where we meet a king who transformed a nation by reopening the temple, reestablishing festivals, and turning hearts back to God. The celebrations were so joyous they extended them an extra week! When faced with death, Hezekiah's tearful prayers moved God to grant him fifteen more years of life, complete with miraculous signs and divine protection from enemies.

But success proved to be Hezekiah's undoing. Join us as we explore this timeless warning about prosperity's spiritual pitfalls and discover how to maintain a grateful, humble heart no matter what blessings come our way.

Ever felt the sting of rebuke even while you are doing all the “right” things? That's exactly where we find Martha in Luke 10 hustling to serve Jesus while her sister Mary sits at his feet. But when Martha demands Jesus intervene, his response turns everything upside down.

Through this captivating retelling of Mary and Martha's story, we discover that Jesus was doing something revolutionary. Not only did he defend Mary's right to learn as his disciple (breaking significant cultural barriers for women), but he called her choice "the good portion." The Greek word used for Martha's activity is related to the word for "deacon" she wasn't doing anything wrong by serving. Yet Jesus gently rebuked her anxiety and distraction, challenging our assumptions about what matters most in our relationship with him.

This episode unpacks the powerful parallel between this story and Cain and Abel, both bringing different offerings to God with very different responses. We explore what it means to truly hear God's voice today and practical ways to create space for "lounging with Jesus" in our busy lives. I share my personal practice of journaling conversations with God and how taking time to simply be with Jesus transforms our service from anxious striving to Spirit-led ministry.

Whether you're the Martha always doing the work or aspire to be more like Mary in your faith journey, this episode offers fresh insights into how Jesus values women, breaks religious norms, and invites us all into deeper relationship. Ready to discover what "good portion" Jesus is offering you this week? Tune in, and let's recline at Jesus's feet together.