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    How the impact of the Resurrection changed one woman’s life

    Life changing experiences often pivot on a single moment. For a woman named Joanna, her world changed forever on a particular Sunday morning when she discovered an empty tomb. Listen in today as we discover the impact of the Resurrection on a woman who was there!

    Let’s look at the effect of Jesus’ resurrection from the perspective of a first-hand witness

    There’s no better way to understand the lasting impact of Easter in our lives than to see it at work in the lives of others. Join us as we continue our study on “Life After Easter” and discover the effect of Jesus’ Resurrection!

    Discover Mary Magdalene’s greatest “first” in history

    The past is filled with great men and women who were pioneers — “firsts” in their fields of science, politics, or the arts. But today we conclude our series on Mary Magdalene by discovering history’s greatest “first.”

    Discover new insights into the Easter story

    We all process grief differently. Some people become angry. Others may simply nurse a broken heart. Join us today as we discover how Mary Magdalene dealt with the death of her Savior.

    Seeing the crucifixion from Mary Magdalene’s point of view

    Imagine you are part of the group at the foot of Jesus’ cross. Who is in the crowd with you? See any familiar faces? Discover one disciple we may recognize at the scene and her point of view.

    What the Bible has to say about a misunderstood disciple of Jesus

    Lady of the evening? Curious spectator? Faithful disciple? Who exactly was Mary Magdalene? Get to know Mary better as you listen to today’s program.

    Who was and wasn’t Mary Magdalene?

    Of all the characters in the Easter story, none are more misunderstood or misjudged than Mary Magdalene. Join us today in our biblical investigation to discover who this important disciple of Jesus really was.

    Ever wonder what happened to Simon of Cyrene after he carried the cross?

    Many characters in the Bible appear, participate in God’s grand story, and then seemingly vanish from Scripture. Today on Discover the Word, let’s do a little biblical speculation about the end of Simon of Cyrene’s story. Discover some intriguing possibilities in our conversation!

    How do you view serving others?

    Sometimes we raise our hand and volunteer. Other times, it can seem like we’re pushed into helping. Join us today as we discover how Simon of Cyrene came to carry Jesus’ cross.

    Discover how one man’s holiday trip with his sons was interrupted by a Savior bearing a cross

    Do your holiday celebrations ever go as planned? Doesn’t it seem like there is always some sort of disruption that gets in the way? Our study continues as we discover how Simon’s holiday was interrupted.

    Looking at the events around Jesus’ crucifixion through the eyes of Simon of Cyrene

    Jesus said, “Pick up your cross, and follow me.” Join us for a fascinating discussion as we discover more about the man who picked up Jesus’ cross.

    Who was Simon of Cyrene and why is his perspective so important?

    Two thousand years after the event, we still marvel at the death of Jesus. This week we are invited to walk around in the sandals of Simon of Cyrene as we follow Jesus towards Calvary.

    Who was the wisest person who ever lived?

    Was the illustrious King Solomon the wisest person who ever lived? Join us for the conclusion of our study on Solomon as we discover that Jesus is the one who possessed all truth and insight!

    Wise action and foolish mistakes

    The men and women of the Bible are not only fascinating characters, but their lives serve as vivid examples we can learn from. Join us for another insightful conversation about the wise actions and foolish mistakes of Solomon.

    A message of caution and wisdom

    In life, it’s not how you start the journey but how you finish that counts. Join us as we continue studying the example of Solomon, a man who began as the wisest man on earth, but crashed and burned toward the end.