The Coming Assyrian Evasion

In this episode, Curtis and Sally explore Isaiah 8:1-10, where God commands Isaiah to name his son Maher-shalal-hash-baz—a prophetic sign of the swift Assyrian invasion. They discuss how Judah’s rejection of God's gentle provision in favor of Assyrian protection leads to devastating consequences. Yet even amid judgment, God’s presence remains. Through imagery of floods and promises of divine vindication, the hosts reflect on the tension between God’s discipline and love, and the dangers of trusting worldly power over God’s steady care.