The Wild Parts of Easter Nobody Talks About

The Wild Parts of Easter Nobody Talks About

From Pastors’ Hangover by Pastors’ Hangover

April 9, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 127

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This episode explores the overlooked details of the Easter story, including significant events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus.

You’ve heard the Easter story… but you probably missed these details.In this episode of Pastors Hangover, we take a deeper look at what actually happened during the most important moment in human history—and uncover the parts of the story most people never talk about.When Jesus died, the Bible tells us the veil in the temple was torn in two. An earthquake shook the ground. Graves were opened. And people who had died were seen walking through Jerusalem.So what does all of that mean?We break down the wildest and most overlooked moments surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus, including: What happened during the three days between the cross and the resurrection The mystery of people being raised and seen in the city Why the tearing of the veil was such a powerful and symbolic moment The significance of the earthquake at the moment Jesus died The questions surrounding the Shroud of Turin How Jesus can be fully God and fully human at the same time Why Jesus cried out, “Why have You forsaken me?” And how to understand Jesus having limitations in knowledge while still being God If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about Easter, the Trinity, or what really took place in those…

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Books & works: Shroud of Turin

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