This episode begins a chapter-by-chapter study of Jeremiah, focusing on chapter 1. The host gives background on Jeremiah as a priest from Anathoth, sets the historical timeframe (beginning in Josiah’s 13th year), and explains the prophet’s unusual calling to confront the nation. The episode highlights God’s words to Jeremiah — known and set apart before birth, empowered to speak despite his youth, and promised protection — and explains the prophetic warning of judgment from the north (Babylon) alongside the promise of future restoration and a call to repentance.