Broward Church

The Four Enemies Within | Judges 13-16: Samson

Episode Summary

The life of Samson is both inspiring and tragic—a man chosen by God, filled with supernatural strength, and set apart for greatness, yet undone by his own choices.In this episode, we explore Samson’s story from the book of Judges and uncover the four destructive attitudes that made him stumble: lust, entitlement, pride, and anger. Though he was called to deliver Israel, Samson often used his gifts for himself, leaving behind broken vows, fractured relationships, and missed opportunities. But Samson’s story doesn’t end in defeat. Blinded, humiliated, and at his lowest point, he turned to God in a desperate prayer for mercy and strength. In that moment of surrender, God redeemed his life and allowed him to fulfill his calling. His journey reminds us that failure does not have to define us—faithfulness to God, even in our weakest hour, can rewrite our story. This episode challenges men and women alike to examine the attitudes that derail us, and invites us to embrace the grace of God that restores, rebuilds, and empowers us to stand in the gap for others.