{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 215: A Chat with Henry O. Arnold ","description":"I had a chat with actor and author Henry O. Arnold a while back, and boy did we have a lot of fun. His Song of Prophets and Kings series features the advent of Israel\u2019s kings from Samuel\u2019s birth through David hiding from Saul (so far) and onward. Listen in as we chat about his most recent release, The Singer of Israel.   note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Made David Such a Man after God\u2019s Heart? I think this series will show us. I love that Henry O. Arnold started back at Samuel\u2019s story to prepare us for the story of arguably the most influential king of Israel. Yes, Solomon was the wisest and richest, but David offered something that Solomon didn\u2019t have. He was an average guy\u2014a shepherd, no less\u2014chosen by God to lead his country. In a sense, it\u2019s kind of the ancient Jewish version of a poor, everyday guy growing up to become President of the United States. If you know what I mean. This five-book series is available as an eBook, in print, and as an audiobook, too! Henry read a snippet of it to us, and boy you get a feel for his love of Scripture and God\u2019s people as he reads. And if that wasn\u2019t enough, he even gave us a hint of his upcoming Christian suspense\/thriller \u201cseries. He says he has two books planned for sure, so\u2026 at least a duology, but maybe we can talk him into a trilogy at least? Get those odd numbers and everything? The Singer of Israel by Henry O. Arnold A singer\u2019s voice inspires a troubled nation\u2026 A shepherd\u2019s courage vanquishes a giant The last official act of the prophet of Yahweh was to secretly anoint a replacement for the king of Israel who has been brought low by an unbalanced mind. The great prophet of Israel lives in fear of the wrath of the king. Then out of the hills of Bethlehem emerges the last-born son of a family of shepherds to become the unforeseen hero of Israel. When David sings of the glory of Yahweh, this shepherd wins the hearts of the royal family and restores King Saul\u2019s troubled mind. But when the singer\/shepherd defeats the champion of the Philistines in single combat, David becomes forever known as \u201cthe giant slayer.\u201d Saul quickly sees that David is now a threat to his kingdom and secretly plots to have him killed. David may be the champion of the people of Israel, but he must live under the constant threat of Saul\u2019s wrath until he is finally forced to flee for his life. The Singer of Israel is a tale of triumph and tribulation, deepest love, and burning rivalries; the new epoch is given a voice\u2026and it is The Song of Prophets and Kings. You can learn more about Henry on this WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more! ","author_name":"The Because Fiction Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/becausefiction.libsyn.com\/website","html":"