Volume 5 of Wisdom Calling is here—and in this episode, we turn to one of its most timely and urgent themes: anger and violence.

Drawing from Proverbs and Devotional 150, we explore where anger comes from, how it corrodes relationships and communities, and how unchecked wrath can escalate into strife and even violence. But Proverbs also points us toward a better way: the wisdom of peace, patience, and self-control.

In a culture quick to outrage, this episode is an invitation to look deeper—into the roots of our own frustration, the influences shaping us, and the path of wisdom that leads to reconciliation and life.

Join us as we reflect, pray, and take practical steps toward becoming peacemakers in our families, workplaces, and communities.

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We live in a world drowning in information but starving for wisdom. In this special episode, recorded from a recent presentation at the inaugural Hatch2025 conference in Henderson, Nebraska, Bobo Beck explores ten travel notes on wisdom—insights gained from Scripture and life experience that offer clarity in a distracted and disoriented age.

From the universality of wisdom to its embodiment in Jesus Christ, each “travel note” shows why wisdom is worth pursuing—and how it can shape our lives today.

Join us as we pause our David series to ask a timely question: What really matters most?

Show Notes:

• Chris Brooks https://woodsidebible.org/staff/
• Arnie Cole (Back to the Bible) https://www.backtothebible.org/about
• Samuel Chiang (WEA) https://worldea.org/leader/rev-samuel-e-chiang/
• Hans Wilhelm https://www.amazon.com/China-Hans-Shanghai-Hitler-Christ/dp/1426912889
• Brett McCracken (The Wisdom Pyramid) https://www.brettmccracken.com/the-wisdom-pyramid
• Charles Taylor (A Secular Age) https://www.amazon.com/Secular-Age-Charles-Taylor/dp/0674986911
• Alan Boble (Disruptive Witness) https://www.oalannoble.com/disruptive-witness
• James Clear https://jamesclear.com/
• Barry Schwartz & Kenneth Sharpe (Practical Wisdom) https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wisdom-Right-Way-Thing/dp/1594485437
• Center for Practical Wisdom; University of Chicago https://wisdomcenter.uchicago.edu/
• Ryan Holiday https://ryanholiday.net/

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What happens when desire overrides wisdom? In this episode of The Wisdom Calling Podcast, we explore one of the most sobering moments in David’s life—his sin with Bathsheba, the attempted cover-up, and the devastating consequences that followed.

We trace the ancient pattern of sin—see, covet, take—from Eden to David, and into our modern lives. But we also witness a turning point: the mercy of God amid judgment, and the first signs of restoration through the birth of Solomon.

Whether you’re battling temptation, wrestling with guilt, or walking with someone in the fallout of bad choices—this episode will point you back to truth, repentance, and hope.

Based on Devotional #46 from Wisdom Calling Volume 2
📖 Scripture focus: 2 Samuel 11–12

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What happens when success starts to unfold—but your heart still feels like it’s in the trenches?

In this episode of The Wisdom Calling Podcast, we examine 2 Samuel 8 and Psalm 60 to explore David’s battlefield victories and the spiritual significance behind them. David knew that the triumphs weren’t his alone—they were God-given. And yet, the fight was real, the struggle was tangible, and the need for prayer never disappeared.

We’ll unpack how to:

• See success as a gift from God, not a product of self-effort
• Stay grounded and humble when the wins come
• Avoid the two extremes: prideful independence and passive inaction

Plus, I’ll introduce you to The Wisdom Launch—a new coaching program for Christian professionals ready to act on their God-given ideas. Whether you’re dreaming about a business, a nonprofit, ministry, or creative endeavor, this could be the roadmap you need to move from idea to influence.

🎧 Listen in and be reminded: “With God we shall do valiantly.”

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In a world obsessed with branding, visibility, and self-promotion, what does it mean to live for the name of someone else?

In this episode of The Wisdom Calling Podcast, we explore David’s posture of humility in 2 Samuel 7:18-29 and the awe-filled wonder of Psalm 8. After receiving a covenant promise from God—one that would make his name great—David doesn’t boast. He bows. His response offers a powerful model for modern professionals navigating ambition, identity, and purpose.

Together, we’ll reflect on:

• Why God’s covenant with David was never about David’s merit
• How Psalm 8 reorients our view of ourselves and God’s majesty
• The danger of personal branding in spiritual disguise
• How to audit the story our lives are telling the world

If you’ve ever wrestled with ambition, image, or influence, this episode will challenge and encourage you to embrace the wisdom of humility and live for the One whose name truly matters.

🎧 Tune in now and join the movement to think more critically, live more strategically, and make much of God.

Show Notes:

Song - “Who Am I?” by Casting Crowns https://youtu.be/3rT8Re1EIQc?si=Knx_TMwPFPzZv2t1

Song - “Psalm 8 (How Majestic is Your Name)” by Shane & Shane https://youtu.be/YCHawLzdGJE?si=6LQB8MNHT8s0GiqA

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In this episode of The Wisdom Calling Podcast, we revisit a powerful moment in Israel’s history—when the ark of God returned and King David led the people in a national celebration of worship. As voices rose and instruments played, Psalm 96 and Psalm 106 were sung—two psalms filled with praise, reflection, and deep wisdom.

What do these songs teach us about the character of God? Why does worship require both celebration and confession? And how can remembering the past help us live more wisely in the present?

Join Bobo as we unpack the “Hallelujah” of praise and the humility of repentance—and discover how worship reorients our hearts, strengthens our steps, and cultivates lasting wisdom.

Notes:

Listen to "Praise to the Lord, Almighty"

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In this episode of Wisdom Calling, Bobo explores a pivotal moment in David’s life—his coronation and his reflection on God’s faithfulness through Psalm 105. More than a history lesson, it’s a wisdom moment. As David leads with remembrance and worship, we see how gratitude grounds us in truth and positions us for strategic, Spirit-led living.

We’ll unpack how remembering God’s works shapes our mindset, sharpens our discernment, and strengthens our resolve in the present. This episode invites you to think more critically about how you process the past—and to live more strategically as you move forward with faith and clarity.

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What does true success look like—from God’s perspective? In this episode of Wisdom Calling, we continue our journey through 1 & 2 Samuel, witnessing the dramatic transition from King Saul to David. While the world often defines success by strength or strategy, David offers a different model—one shaped by humility, restraint, and unwavering trust in God's timing and sovereignty.

Join Bobo as he unpacks the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, David’s coronation, and the lessons we can draw for our own leadership and ambitions today. If you’re navigating leadership, ambition, or the pull of vengeance, this episode will challenge you to think critically, live strategically, and pursue a better definition of success.

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