He is risen. In this final episode of our Holy Week series, I walk through the resurrection account in Matthew 28, the history behind Easter traditions, and what it means to actually live in the power of the resurrection — not just know it as a fact. We close with a beautiful Easter poem by George Herbert.
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Holy Saturday | Holy Week Day 7
04/04/2026 | 5 mins.
Holy Saturday is the quiet day — the day between the cross and the empty tomb. In this episode, I walk through what we know about this often-overlooked day, including the intriguing phrase from the Apostles' Creed about Jesus descending to the grave. The theme for today: prepare your heart, because Sunday is coming.
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Good Friday | Holy Week Day 6
03/04/2026 | 8 mins.
Good Friday is the most sobering day of Holy Week — and the most important. In this episode, I walk through the crucifixion, the tearing of the temple veil, and what it all means for us today. Jesus didn't save himself because he was saving you.
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Maundy Thursday | Holy Week Day 5
02/04/2026 | 8 mins.
Most people have heard of the Last Supper — but do you know why it's called Maundy Thursday? In this episode, I walk through the foot washing, the new commandment Jesus gave his disciples, and how the Last Supper fulfilled the Passover. The theme for today: watch and pray. Download the free Holy Week devotional Follow along daily through Easter!
Spy Wednesday | Holy Week Day 4
02/04/2026 | 8 mins.
Most people have never heard of Spy Wednesday — but it's one of the most sobering days of Holy Week. This is the day Judas began plotting to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. In this episode, I walk through what happened, how it fulfilled prophecy written hundreds of years earlier, and why even the darkest betrayal couldn't stop God's redemption. Download the free Holy Week devotional Follow along daily through Easter!
The Verity podcast is hosted by author, speaker and public theologian Phylicia Masonheimer. Covering topics of faith and culture from a biblical perspective, through a historical lens, the podcast is designed to inspire you to ask better questions, go deeper in faith, and defend your beliefs with both grace and logic.
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