Warmed by the Wrong Fire | Easter 2026

About this episode

This episode reflects on the significance of a charcoal fire where Jesus reconnects with Peter after his denial.

Most Easter sermons end at the empty tomb. This one ends at a charcoal fire. This Easter, we're sitting with a charcoal fire on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, where the Risen Jesus tracks down the man who denied him three times. No explanation demanded. No conditions given. Just breakfast, and one question asked three times in the exact place where everything fell apart. If you've ever lost yourself and wondered whether there was any coming back — this one's for you.

People in this episode

Host: Paul D. Anderson

Topics covered

• Easter
• forgiveness
• redemption
• spirituality
• faith

Keywords

• Easter sermon
• charcoal fire
• Sea of Galilee
• Risen Jesus
• forgiveness
• breakfast
• Peter

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Sea of Galilee

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