The Characters of Easter

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In The Characters of Easter with Dan Darling, you'll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ's death and resurrection. This podcast is the companion to Dan Darling's book "The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowardsm and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle." Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

Dan Darling


    • Mar 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    The Executioners: Who Were the Romans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 26:15


    The time that Jesus was born, lived and died in was established and set in motion largely by the Roman Empire. So what should Christians know about the Roman Empire to help us understand the story of Easter? In this episode, Dan helps us see how understanding Rome and the Romans unlocks our own understanding of the Easter Story. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Secret Disciples: Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 24:43


    Today, in the West, it might be hard to imagine what it means to have to keep our faith a secret. But there are two secret disciples in the Easter story - Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. They enjoyed power and prestige among the religious elite - but had to keep their love for Jesus quiet. In this episode, Dan helps us understand how courage looks different on different people in different situations. By including these men in the Easter story, God shows us how he works in mysterious ways to accomplish his purposes in the world. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Witnesses: The Women of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 22:56


    Today it might not seem so strange that women were the first to see the empty tomb of Jesus or that women were the first ones to announce the empty tomb to the rest of Jesus’ followers. But in the Greco-Roman world, women were not the messengers the world trusted to bear important news. And yet, the gospels record women beholding and telling, seeing and sharing, weeping and waiting. In this episode, we’ll look at the 5 women of Easter, who witnessed the death and resurrection of Christ. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Religious: The Pharisees, Scribes, and Sadducees

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 26:53


    In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. In this episode, we look at the religious leaders of the day, the Pharisees, Scribes, and Sadducees. Many of us don’t really know who these people were, but that doesn’t keep us from not liking them and not wanting to be like them. As Dan looks at their role in the Easter story, we find more of ourselves in them than we would like to admit. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Doubter: Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 26:30


    In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. In this episode, we look at Thomas, the disciple who is known for his doubts. In this episode, we'll also look at his certainty. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Powerless: Pilate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 27:23


    In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. In this episode, we look at Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Rogue: Barrabas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 16:41


    In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. In this episode, we look at the one who betrayed Jesus. We'll look at him in a way you possibly haven't looked at him before. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Betrayer: Judas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 20:41


    In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. In this episode, we look at the one who betrayed Jesus. We'll look at him in a way you possibly haven't looked at him before. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Beloved: John

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 21:07


    In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. In this episode, we look at one of Jesus' closest friends, the Beloved Apostle, John. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Failure: Peter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 24:03


    In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. In this episode, we look at the so-called failure of Easter, the Apostle Peter. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    Introducing: The Characters of Easter Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 16:06


    In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. Enter their stories and ultimately draw closer to Christ Himself as you encounter His Passion through their experiences. Take a journey back to first-century Palestine and walk in the shoes of legendary people like Simon Peter, Judas, Pilate, John, Mary Magdalene and others. Characters of Easter Resources: To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/ Follow Dan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

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