668: Easter 2A (4/12/2026)

About this episode

This episode explores the themes of belief, forgiveness, and the transformative power of resurrection in the context of Easter and Pentecost.

Notes John 20:19-31 Acts 2:14A, 22-32 Summary Exploring the profound themes of Easter and Pentecost in John 20 and Acts 2, this episode delves into the significance of belief, forgiveness, and the transformative power of resurrection. Join us as we unpack these scriptures and their relevance for faith communities today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Episode 04:52 Exploring the Story of Doubting Thomas 10:02 The Significance of Belief and Forgiveness 15:02 The Role of the Holy Spirit and Community 19:59 The Challenge of Forgiveness in Today's Context 23:44 The Weight of Forgiveness 24:51 Peace and Reconciliation in the Resurrection 27:05 The Nature of Jesus' Peace 29:02 Belief Beyond Sight 31:12 Transformative Love and Community 32:53 The Challenge of Change 34:27 Peter's Proclamation at Pentecost 36:16 Understanding Resurrection Through Scripture 39:00 The Role of David in the Resurrection 42:01 The Significance of Jesus' Resurrection 46:04 Grounding Faith in Historical Context

People in this episode

Hosts: Robb McCoy, Eric Fistler

Topics covered

• Easter
• Pentecost
• belief
• forgiveness
• resurrection
• community
• Holy Spirit

Keywords

• Easter
• Pentecost
• resurrection
• forgiveness
• belief
• Holy Spirit
• community
• scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:14A, 22-32

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