Episode 2301 - Good Friday

What does it really mean to keep the words of Jesus? In a world drawn to convenience, shortcuts, and selective obedience, Scripture calls us back to the simple but transformative truth: love for Christ is proven in the keeping of His Word. From Noah’s radical obedience in a corru ... Show More

Sin is never silent. It separates, blinds, deceives, and destroys—but it never stays hidden from God. From Eden to David’s palace to our own hearts, Scripture reveals a sobering truth: be sure your sin will find you out (Numbers 32:23). Yet in the very places where sin is exposed ... Show More

Disobedience rarely shows its cost upfront. It often begins subtly—a small compromise, a silent justification, a moment of self-will. Yet Scripture reveals repeatedly that turning from God’s word always leads to loss, bondage, and separation. In this final installment of our obed ... 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

The Passover was a very important moment in Israelite history. Not only did God protect the Israelites and their families from harm, He delivered them from slavery. The Passover is also an important event for Christians as it points to the redeeming work of the blood that Jesus s ... Show More

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus' warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark's Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus' behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas' betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today' ... Show More