The Easter Story

The Easter Story

From W. Cleon Skousen Insights by The W Cleon Skousen Library

March 29, 2026 · 29 min · Season 7 · Episode 36

About this episode

A dramatized retelling of the Easter story, highlighting the events from Jesus' burial to His ascension.

Written by W. Cleon Skousen and narrated by Francis Urry, this professionally dramatized story of Easter was produced by KSL radio in Salt Lake City and was widely broadcast on radio stations during the 1960's and 1970's. Journey through the Easter events beginning with the burial of Jesus Christ and concluding with His ascension. In the stillness of pre-dawn Jerusalem, a group of devoted women, including Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Joanna, among others, embark on a poignant mission to anoint the body of Jesus with sweet spices. Their story unfolds with dramatic encounters at the tomb, where they are greeted by angelic figures announcing Jesus' resurrection. Powerful moments of disbelief, followed by a wonderous realization by Jesus’ closest followers, including Mary and the apostles, the emotional transitions from fear and sorrow to amazement and renewal of faith as the resurrected Christ appears first to Mary and later to the broader group of disciples. The moving account of Jesus’ 40-day ministry after His resurrection, filled with miraculous appearances and profound teachings. Culminating in Jesus’ ascension, the saints launch and ignite a global Christian…

People in this episode

Host: Francis Urry

Topics covered

  • Easter
  • resurrection
  • Christian faith
  • Jesus' ascension
  • dramatic storytelling
  • biblical events

Keywords

  • Easter
  • resurrection
  • Jesus Christ
  • Mary Magdalene
  • Christianity
  • faith
  • ascension
  • biblical narrative

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