Judas Iscariot | The Kiss That Changed Everything

About this episode

This episode explores the life and betrayal of Judas Iscariot, providing a detailed narrative of his story leading up to the infamous kiss.

Fall asleep to the calm, in-depth story of Judas Iscariot. Thirty pieces of silver. A kiss in a dark garden. One of the most recognized acts of betrayal in all of human history. Most people know the name — almost nobody has ever sat with the full story of who Judas was before that moment. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Opening 11:10 - Before the Kiss: The World That Made a Disciple 37:03 - Three Years on the Road With Twelve Men and One Money Bag 01:07:55 - The Kingdom That Refused to Behave 01:37:17 - Jerusalem: Crowds, Panic, and the Smell of an Ending 02:10:25 - Thirty Silver Coins and a Garden in the Dark 02:43:49 - When the Plan Breaks: Regret, Silver on Stone, and the End of Judas 03:03:01 - Reflection Beat 03:14:48 - The Name That Stayed 📖 IN THIS EPISODE In this documentary-style exploration, we cover: • The world that shaped Judas — Roman occupation, crushing taxation, and a land desperate for deliverance • Three years on the road with Jesus: the dust, the arguments, the miracles, and the mounting confusion • The kingdom that kept refusing to look like anything anyone expected • Jerusalem at Passover — the temple overturning, the authorities closing in, and a decision that could…

Topics covered

• Judas Iscariot
• betrayal
• Christianity
• discipleship
• historical context

Keywords

• thirty pieces of silver
• dark garden
• Roman occupation
• Passover
• reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Before the Kiss

Places: Jerusalem

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