According to Matthew and Luke’s accounts, Mary clearly knows something of Jesus’ lasting significance to the world. Could she, though, have truly imagined the magnitude of the effect the cross and empty tomb would have on humanity? Probably not. Enjoy this special Easter episode!

Even those who are not Christian likely know the name Judas Iscariot. His name has become synonymous with betrayal, a vicious sin not quickly forgotten. Why did he do it? In this episode, we’ll explore Judas’ motives and learn something surprising about ourselves along the way.

Our society is acutely aware of the natural disparities that exist in life. We are born into and exist within a wide variety of circumstances. Our character, though, is not determined by the hand we’re dealt, but by how we play it. We learn something about this in an unexpected place, the “Parable of the Talents”.

A few thousand years ago, God dramatically destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Among other things, this event demonstrated that God’s tolerance of evil is ultimately limited. This lesson is reiterated in the New Testament, and we reflect on it today through the lens of one of Jesus’ many parables.

Optics matter. Jesus comes into Jerusalem greeted by an adoring crowd, yet rides in on a donkey—no red carpet, no city officials. Why does Jesus choose this method of introduction to the city that kills the prophets? He’s inviting us to a revolution, but not the kind you might think.

In this exposition on Jesus’ encounter with a wealthy, inquisitive Israelite, we’ll turn inwards and probe for that which keeps us separated from God.

Marriage is a very personal topic for many, and for good reason! Marriage is the most fundamental relational structure God instituted for mankind. That said, many marriages are strained and disordered, to put it mildly. This episode teaches the basics of what Scripture says on the topic, highlighting the frequently contentious issues of divorce and remarriage.

Scripture ascribes a tremendous amount of value to children. This is especially apparent in Jesus’ ministry, declaring one must become like a child in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. In this event and in the passage that follows, we learn something valuable about our interactions with one another. Listen to learn more!