S3 E27: He Is Risen! The Joy of Easter Morning

S3 E27: He Is Risen! The Joy of Easter Morning

From Blessed Sacrament Voices Podcast by Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church - Midland, MI

April 5, 2026 · 13 min · Season 3 · Episode 27

About this episode

Ansley Dauenhauer explores the profound reality of Easter and the moment when the miracle occurs through belief in the resurrection.

What if the miracle of Easter doesn't happen when Jesus rises, but when we actually believe it? Ansley Dauenhauer takes us from childhood memories of giving up chocolate for Lent (and the delicious relief of Easter morning indulgence) to the profound reality of that first Easter—which was nothing like the joyful awakening we experience today. The disciples woke up heavy with grief, wondering if they'd been used, questioning whether Jesus was actually who he said he was. Even as Mary went to tend his body, love drove her forward despite despair. Ansley explores the moment when the miracle truly occurs—not when Jesus is risen, but when the disciples believe. Using spiritual imagination, she wonders if Jesus himself sat up in the tomb in wonder, perhaps even in disbelief, before joyfully shedding his burial cloths and rushing out shouting, "I am risen!" This beautiful meditation on Jesus' full humanity—his questions, his suffering, and his triumphant joy—makes the resurrection feel more relatable and real. Because Jesus lived his questions all the way to the answers, we can trust that God is victorious and death itself is conquered. So enjoy that chocolate Easter bunny without one…

People in this episode

Guest: Ansley Dauenhauer

Topics covered

  • Easter
  • resurrection
  • faith
  • spirituality
  • joy
  • Christianity

Keywords

  • Easter
  • resurrection
  • faith
  • joy
  • spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Lent
  • Jesus

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Easter, Lent, Jesus, resurrection, chocolate Easter bunny

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