# The Cause of all Our Spiritual Failures (2 Chronicles 12: 1-16)

An episode of [The Bible Journey Daily Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1570210433), 31 Aug 2026, 26 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728449/episodes/19657158-the-cause-of-all-our-spiritual-failures-2-chronicles-12-1-16.mp3

Send us Fan Mail This Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: I wonder if sometimes we are even aware of what spiritual failure actually looks like in our daily lives. Sometimes we can look in the mirror and notice an attitude, a compromise, or a choice that runs entirely contrary to the Word of God. Sometimes, it is easy to spot; it's an outward, undeniable disobedience to what Scripture plainly and clearly commands. Sometimes it is not so obvious but serious, nonetheless. But what is the root cause of such failure? Why can we so easily drift away from the source of our life and peace? Today, we are diving into 2 Chronicles chapter 12 to look at someone who learned the cause and consequences of spiritual failure the hard way. We are continuing the narrative around Rehoboam, in which contradictions are laid bare in a dramatic account that reveals God’s loving discipline and breath-taking mercy in the most surprising ways. Save the World Podcast In-depth lectures and interviews on issues affecting the continued survival of human... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless... Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

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