Episode 2301 - Good Friday

In a world that celebrates self-made success, Scripture calls us to a posture of humility and remembrance. This episode confronts the subtle danger of spiritual pride—the belief that progress, victory, or righteousness comes from our own strength. Drawing from Romans, Deuteronomy ... Show More

Conquering your old life is not about self-improvement—it’s about spiritual displacement. God does not bring us forward so we can negotiate with who we used to be. In this episode, we explore how pride, self-reliance, and forgotten dependence can quietly resurrect the old life Go ... Show More

Yesterday we confronted misplaced priorities and neglected obedience. In this continuation, we move from conviction to correction. Drawing from Haggai’s call to rebuild the house of the Lord, Jesus’ words about treasure and the heart, and the early church’s devoted lifestyle, thi ... Show More

A topic that tends to come around during Holy Week is the accuracy of the crucifixion, including when it occurred. In this episode, Cy and Catholic Answers Senior Apologist, Jimmy Akin, discuss the question of when exactly Jesus was crucified. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Foc ... Show More

Pastor Bill reminds us about what it means for Good Friday to be "good" as we reflect on Christ's suffering on the cross together. 

In this episode, we reflect on the death of Jesus Christ—not just as a historical event, but as the central act of God's redemptive plan. Why did Jesus have to die? What did the crucifixion accomplish? And how should His suffering shape the way we understand God, ourselves, and s ... Show More

<p>Friends, this year, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross falls on a Sunday, so we have the great privilege of reflecting a bit more deeply on this marvelous and, frankly, disconcerting and odd feast. The Roman cross was a horrific, terrifying symbol of tyrannical powe ... Show More

By the grace of Jesus Christ, there is no longer total darkness. Fr. Mark-Mary explains how we can maintain hope while meditating on the crucifixion, a necessary prelude for the Sorrowful Mysteries. Drawing from the Catechism and the Good Friday liturgy, we continue our meditatio ... Show More

In this deeply meaningful episode of Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids, we walk through the events of Good Friday, the day Jesus gave His life on the cross. Though it’s a sad and serious moment in the Bible, it’s also the day that shows just how much Jesus loves us.Children w ... Show More

Many people wonder, and even become angry, about God’s ways. In this episode for Good Friday, Fr. Mike explains why God’s answers often seem like contradictions to us. While Jesus dying on the Cross makes no sense according to human wisdom, according to God’s perfect wisdom​,​ th ... Show More

What does the Bible tell us regarding where Jesus went between His death on the cross and His resurrection? What is Hades, why did Jesus visit there, and what did He do during that time? Be encouraged regarding Jesus' life on earth and how it relates to our own human experiences. ... Show More