"Not Just an Event - An Effect" | Pastor Greg

About this episode

This episode explores the deeper meaning of Easter and the ongoing effect of resurrection in our lives.

In this episode, we explore a powerful passage from the Gospel of John (John 20:19–31), where the risen Jesus meets His disciples in the midst of fear, doubt, and uncertainty. Through the story of Thomas the Apostle , we're invited to reconsider what it really means to believe—and when Easter truly begins. What if Easter isn't just a date on the calendar or a moment in history, but something that unfolds within us? What if it's not just about the empty tomb, but about the ongoing effect of resurrection in our lives? This message challenges us to move beyond simply celebrating Easter to actually experiencing it—to discover a faith that meets us in our questions, sustains us through life's wilderness, and empowers us to live with hope, no matter what we face. Because Easter isn't just an event… it's an effect.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Greg

Topics covered

• Easter
• resurrection
• faith
• doubt
• belief
• spiritual experience

Keywords

• Easter
• resurrection
• faith
• Gospel of John
• Thomas the Apostle
• belief
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of John

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