A Bible Break
Hannah Benson
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About This Podcast
The language of the Bible can be a tough hurtle for people young and old. A Bible Break is a short, bingable podcast that provides audio of the Bible in a natural, relatable way. While staying true to the English Standard Version, voiceover artist Hannah Benson presents the Bible in language anyone can understand with a little talk about what happened after.
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S1E25 1 Samuel Chapter 27: Raids Can Be…Fun?
David straps up his sandals and high-tails it to the land of the Philistines because he know Saul won’t follow him there. Meanwhile, he’s keeping busy with his time for…a variety of reasons. Join…
S1E24 1 Samuel Chapter 26: Coincidences Do Not Equal God’s Will
For the second time, David has King Saul fall into his hand and it seems like God is giving his approval for David to remove the fallen annointed…but David doesn’t! This time on A Bible Break, we…
S1E23 1 Samuel Chapter 25: Vengence is…Abigails?
David continues to live in a way that might startle many Sunday School teachers who ever stopped after David hit the mighty Philistine with a stone. But God provides a way for him to avoid future…
S1E22 1 Samuel Chapter 24: Turnabout is NOT Fair Play
Would you take the chance to kill your enemy looking to kill you if he appeared unarmed? Tune in for this epic example of honor that breaks all human logic in 1 Samuel Chapter 24. Hannah Benson hosts…
S1E21 1 Samuel 22: The Cave of Adullum
What happens when you mope and feel confused and distant from God? For sure, 400 equally upset people don’t come to join you. Tune in for the one time in history when it was really handy to have a…
S1E20 1 Samuel Chapter 21: Panic and Desperation
David is on the lamb (no pun intended) and starts acting in surprisingly uncool ways…to the point where people who have heard about him are doubting this can be the same guy. Take a listen to this…
S1E19 1 Samuel Chapter 20: Blink Once for Yes...
David knows his life is danger and he can’t spend one more night in the palace. So he and his BFF Jonathan come up with a plan for communicating the Rage-O-Meter for Saul while David waits at a safe…
S1E18 1 Samuel Chapter 19: Saul Begins the Hunt
Jonathan is worried about David and for good reason. Saul begins sending out his minions to find David in random places: his bed at night, visiting friends… One thing is clear, the throne room is no…
S1E17 1 Samuel Chapter 18: Saul Plots and Fails
David’s getting cosy with the family while Saul both admires and hates his guts. Join this week for 1 Samuel 18 where Sault plots… but David rises in fame.
S1E16 1 Samuel Chapter 17: David Fights Goliath
Listener Challenge: Have you actually ever READ the story of David and Goliath? Now is your chance to hear the real story, not made for three year olds on a flanograph (or however you first heard…
S1E15 1 Samuel Chapter 16: The First Israelite King PAGEANT
Tune in for a historical record of the first ever (and ever since?) Israelite King Pageant! Filled with pageant-walk music and much more. Also, Saul still thinks he’s cool with God and is comfy on…
S1E14 1 Samuel Chapter 15: Saul is Dunzo
Dunzo: done, over, finite. Saul finally breaks the last straw for God after his response to his disobedience is: denial, blame, and ignoring it. Thus ends Saul’s not-so-stellar rule as Israel’s first…
S1 1 Samuel Chapter 14 Part 2: Hallellujah, Grace Like…Honey?
God has been described as a tyrant. As a big judge who is ready to rehash every wrong you’ve ever done. For all those who believe this, take a look at this story where His compassion outdoes a…
S1 1 Samuel Chapter 14 Part 1: The Truth-Rocks
After Samuel’s inappropriate offering to God, he decides to try to consult some age-old way of seeking answers from God: the Urim and Thummim. Also, honey makes an unwelcome appearance.
S1E13 1 Samuel Chapter 13: Saul Jumps the Gun
He says he was just trying to obey, but God makes it clear that following His law halfway to make it look like you’re following His law…doesn’t cut it. Listen to Saul trip over his words in this…
S1E12 1 Samuel Chapter 12: Samuel’s Mic Drop
Samuel gives a speech to end an era, the era of the Judges, to give way for the first appointed King of Israel, Saul. Join Hannah Benson on A Bible Break for 1 Samuel chapter 12!
S1E11 1 Samuel Chapter 11: The Dreadful Neighbor
You’ve never had a neighbor to rival this one. You tell him to just walk away and he says, "Watch your back. Sleep with one eye open." Tune in for Saul taking up his kingly duties again in good…
1 Samuel Chapter 10: Saul is Annointed King
What do donkeys, luggage and oil have in common? Apparently a lot. Tune in this week to 1 Samuel 10!
1 Samuel Chapter 9: Saul Meets Samuel
Ever been out looking for your donkeys and some stranger invites you in for a meat-lovers, kingly feast? Oh. Well, that happens to Saul quite unexpectedly. Tune in for 1 Samuel 9!
1 Samuel Chapter 8: The King is Coming, The King is Coming
"We want a king! Right now… We gonna find one, somehow…" (Jungle Jam fans, anyone?) Israel decides they don’t want to be ruled by an invisible deity that makes them shake in their boots; a human…
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A Bible Break has published 27 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Arts, Books.
A Bible Break is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 10m.
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