Podcasts about Holy Wednesday

In our Holy Wednesday Message from our combined service with St. Columb's Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon shares about Jesus's all-embracing love, which takes in Peter, Judas, and even each of us. 

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/16/25), Hank continues to provide an overview of the days of Holy Week, picking up with Holy Wednesday, otherwise known as Spy Wednesday. For on the Wednesday of the last week of Christ's earthly sojourn, Judas became a spy for the enemies of the Messiah. On this day, the ancient Church commemorates the ultimate in contrasts. A prostitute transformed into a pure bride, in contrast to a chosen disciple who conspires with sinful men to betray the King of Truth.Hank also answers the following questions:   I have a friend who is a member of Rodney Howard-Browne's church. If he believes in the essentials, how does that make his ministry a cult, and how can I explain that to my friend? Nancy - PA (15:49)What is your take on sola scriptura now as an Orthodox Christian, and do you think it is biblical? Chris - Seattle, WA (19:37)I heard you say the other day that there was no rapture. Am I incorrect, or did you actually say that? Charles - Dexter, MO (23:09)

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Scott Hubbard | When a woman poured out a year's worth of perfume upon Jesus, some saw loss, but he saw love. Some called it waste, but he called it worship.

Holy Week 2025: Holy Wednesday

This is a re-release of Episode 39 of Season 3, which is a Holy Wednesday meditation on Matthew 11:28-30 where Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him to find rest for their souls. We are to learn from Him because He is humble. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Canopus by Jo Blankenburg- Cautious by Roary- Civilized (instrumental) by Voyageur- Regeneration by Max LL

Send us a textHey friends! In today's episode of Conversations with Bizzy, I'm sharing straight from the heart. It's Holy Wednesday, and I'm reflecting on my journey through Lent, the lessons I've learned about forgiveness (especially self-forgiveness!), and how my relationship with God continues to grow.I open up about some of my habits—yes, even shopping during Lent—and how they've become little signposts on this path of self-discovery. We dive into why communication and connection matter so much, especially in today's world. And I talk about the joy of being back to coaching—what a gift it is to walk alongside others as they find their own freedom and happiness.If you've ever struggled with letting go, or just need a little encouragement today, this episode is for you. We're all on a journey, and it's never too late to start fresh.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025Episode 43: Holy WednesdayScripture Reading:Matthew 26Meditation:Take a moment to find a quiet space, free from distractions. Close your eyes and center yourself in God's presence.As our Lenten Journey comes to a close this week, please support future projects:RATE and REVIEW this podcast on the platform you use to listen to these episodes. This will help the podcast reach more listeners in need of this inspirational message.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW this podcast to make sure you receive updates when new Seasons are published.FOLLOW me on other platforms for continued Faithful Inspiration:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@_bythewell ⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@_bythewell⁠⁠⁠Pinterest: @_bythewellFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠@praybythewell⁠⁠⁠ Email: praybythewell@gmail.com (for newsletters and updates)BY THE WELL Podcast (please SUBSCRIBE)⁠⁠SPOTIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLE PODCASTS⁠⁠

April 16, 2025

We are deep into Holy Week, and there is a lot going on. We see a woman with an alabaster box doing something we call worship but she called simple obedience. There's the reason it's referred to as Spy Wednesday, Judas makes a deal with the elders, and so much more. I'm so thankful you've come along on this Holy Week journey with me. 

The Community of St Gregory the Great sing the Gregorian Chant Mass for Holy Wednesday. Recorded live at Southgate House on 16 April 2025.

As we continue walking through Holy Week, Wednesday marks a subtle but significant turning point. Monday and Tuesday were filled with teaching, challenge, and public presence. But today, we move quietly yet definitively toward the cross. Though Scripture doesn't give Holy Wednesday a dramatic narrative like the days that follow, it carries a deep spiritual weight. Some Christian traditions even refer to it as Spy Wednesday—a name that draws our attention to the act of betrayal that would set the passion of Christ in motion.Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to receive this daily reflection on your phone, text @39110 to 81010 to sign up. You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026%3A%2014-16&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

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A guided meditation:  Did you know that before there was a Last Supper, there was a First Supper, when Jesus was prepared to endure the terrible events of the rest of Holy Week by the love of his friends. In particular, one woman anointed him with costly perfume, tears and laughter, intimacy and grief mingling together as it ran down, and the house was filled with the odor of holiness, of love. It's good to remember as we face our own hard choices, our struggle for justice is fueled best not just by righteousness but by love. Who do you love so much? (Mark 14:3-9)This service is part of our "Step by Step: A Slow Walk Through Holy Week" series for Lent where we're spending an entire Sunday with each of the days of Holy Week, listening not just for the "what" happens to Jesus by the "whys" that take him there. This Sunday represents "Holy Wednesday."Join us for worship Sundays @ 10am EDT, on-site & online via Zoom. Connect at www.NeedhamUCC.org—-The Congregational Church of Needham strives to be a justice-seeking, peace-making, LGBTQ+ affirming, radically inclusive congregation of the United Church of Christ in Needham, MA. www.NeedhamUCC.orgChurch is the practice.Love is the point.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/01/24), Hank continues to provide an overview of the days of Holy Week, picking up with Holy Wednesday, otherwise known as Spy Wednesday. For on the Wednesday of the last week of Christ's earthly sojourn, Judas became a spy for the enemies of the Messiah. On this day, the ancient Church commemorates the ultimate in contrasts. A prostitute transformed into a pure bride, in contrast to a chosen disciple who conspires with sinful men to betray the King of Truth.Hank also answers the following questions:I have a friend who is a member of Rodney Howard-Browne's church. If he believes in the essentials, how does that make his ministry a cult and how can I explain that to my friend? Nancy - PA (15:49)What is your take on sola scriptura now as an Orthodox Christian and do you think it is biblical? Chris - Seattle, WA (19:37)I heard you say the other day that there was no rapture, am I incorrect or did you actually say that? Charles - Dexter, MO (23:09)

St. Ephraim offers a dynamic commentary on this famous story (Matthew 26:6-13) that the Orthodox Church reads each year on Holy Wednesday. Presenting detailed conversations between the sinful woman, the devil, Simon the Pharisee, and Christ, this homily is faithful to Scripture yet expands our understanding and experience of this most instructive example of repentance and love. -READ the text here: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2018/04/homily-on-sinful-woman-st-ephraim-syrian.html -FIND an Orthodox parish and monastery near you: https://orthodoxyinamerica.org/ Troparion for Holy Week's Bridegroom Matins: "Behold, the Bridegroom comes at midnight, and blessed is the servant whom He shall find watching; and again unworthy is the servant whom He shall find heedless. Beware, therefore, O my soul, do not be weighed down with sleep, lest thou be given up to death, and lest thou be shut out of the Kingdom. But rouse thyself crying: Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God. Through the Theotokos, have mercy on us." ______ From St. Ephraim's homily: The sinful woman answered and said to him, (even) to Satan, after his speech: "Well have you said that I go to inter the dead, one that has died to me. The sin of my thoughts has died, and I go to bury it." Christ speaking, "The great Physician is in your house. Allow sinners to look upon Me, for their sakes have I abased Myself. I will not ascend to heaven, to the dwelling whence I came down, until I bear back the sheep that has wandered from its Father's house, and lift it up on My shoulders and bear it aloft to heaven." Christ explaining who owes the 500 pence and who owes 50, speaking to Simon: "You are he that owes five hundred, and this woman owes fifty. Lo! I came into your house, O Simon; and water for My feet you brought not; and this woman, of whom you said that she was an harlot, one from her childhood defiled, has washed My feet with her tears, and with her hair she has wiped them. Ought I to send her away, O Simon, without receiving forgiveness? Verily, verily, I say unto you, I will write of her in the Gospel. Go, O woman, your sins are forgiven you and all your transgression is covered; henceforth and to the end of the world." ______ Orthodox Wisdom is dedicated to sharing the writings and lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church. Glory to Jesus Christ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orthodox-wisdom/message

Byron and Char dive into going over or thoughts, insights, and fun facts around the first half of Holy week from the Triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, to the cleansing of the temple on Holy Monday, the offering of the widow's mite on Holy Tuesday, the complexity behind Judas' betrayal on Holy Wednesday, and finally the upper room communion and foot washing of Maundy Thursday culminating in the arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives.

[Holy Wednesday, Matthew 26:14-25]

Palm Sunday honors the day when Jesus humbly rode into Israel's capitol city, a moment once prophesied in the book of Zechariah. Then comes Holy Tuesday, the day Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanses the temple. Holy Wednesday, the plot to kill Jesus unfolds and Maundy Thursday is passover preparations, the Last Supper, and Jesus' arrest after His time of prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Tune into this special episode as Jenna and Danielle discuss the events of Holy Week, including Good Friday-Jesus' trial, death, and burial. "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34)"Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit." (Luke 23:46)Real Talk with Danielle and Jenna, is an Action169 podcast Action169.com

The Rev. Dr. Robert Black - Holy Week Characters: Judas

This Holy Wednesday, we are invited - just like the Samaritan woman - to rest and remember Jesus and His story of salvation for us. - Chris Eyte SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotional Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Paul White shares thoughts on Holy Wednesday, 2024.

Holy Week 2024: Holy Wednesday

Episode 39 of season 3 is a Holy Wednesday meditation on Matthew 11:28-30 where Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him to find rest for their souls. We are to learn from Him because He is humble. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Canopus by Jo Blankenburg - Cautious by Roary - Civilized (instrumental) by Voyageur - Regeneration by Max LL

This content reflects on Judas' betrayal of Jesus, highlighting the dangers of greed and turning away from God. It urges self-reflection, acknowledging our own capacity for betrayal. Despite Judas' betrayal, Jesus still offered forgiveness and redemption, inspiring a call for faithful devotion and humility. The prayer seeks forgiveness and gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyrowe/support

As I read through the text, I found myself looking for the emotions of those involved. When you search for the emotions, you question the hows, the whys, and the whats. How could Judas betray Jesus? Why did the disciples not understand what was going to happen to Jesus? What emotions did Jesus go through as He spent His last moments with His disciples, eating together, praying together, and ultimately being separated from one another?

In this episode, Mike encourages us to remember not only the Last Supper, but to remember the beauty and depth of God's design for our reconciliation to Him. The Holy Week Podcast is designed to help us remember the events leading up to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and understand their significance in the kingdom of God today.

March 27, 2024 at 12 noon

We are workers with you for your joy

He had still one other, a beloved son; finally he sent him to them

Step into Holy Week with me, as we explore the pivotal moments of Holy Wednesday through the scripture of Luke 21 and 22. In today's episode, we read about Jesus's teachings, the growing tension with the Sanhedrin, and the preparation for the Passover. Engage with the text's deep truths and discover how Jesus's graceful responses to opposition can be a powerful guide for our own lives.As we walk through the scriptural narrative, we'll uncover the layers of meaning behind Jesus's actions and words, and consider how we too can ready our hearts for the celebration of Resurrection Sunday. Join our community of encouraging women in this intimate examination of faith, renewal, and anticipation. Let's prepare our spirits together, as the disciples did, for the profound remembrance of what is to come. Now get out into the world and be a woman who intentionally encourages another! #women #podcast

Wednesday, March 27 Episode 43: Holy Wednesday Scripture Reading: Matthew 26 Meditation: Take a moment to find a quiet space, free from distractions. Close your eyes and center yourself in God's presence. As our Lenten Journey comes to a close this week, please support future projects: RATE and REVIEW this podcast on the platform you use to listen to these episodes. This will help the podcast reach more listeners in need of this inspirational message. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW this podcast to make sure you receive updates when new Seasons are published. FOLLOW me on other platforms for continued Faithful Inspiration: Instagram: ⁠⁠@_bythewell ⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@_bythewell⁠⁠ Pinterest: @_bythewell Facebook: ⁠⁠@praybythewell⁠⁠ Email: praybythewell@gmail.com (for newsletters and updates) BY THE WELL Podcast (please SUBSCRIBE) ⁠SPOTIFY⁠ ⁠APPLE PODCASTS⁠

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Holy Wednesday, 'Jesus & the Fig Tree' Mark 11:12-14, 20-25. Written by Katie Davies and read by Gbenga Owoso.

We often say the name of Judas with a tone of judgement, but there are ways that we ourselves have also betrayed Jesus. Tabi and Penny share their candid thoughts on Holy Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Things Are Symbolised By The Washing Of The Feet

Homily

The gospel passage appointed for Wednesday in Holy Week is John 13:21-32. This Holy Week Water Daily looks at the gospel for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. 

Enjoy this audio production of the March/April 2024 issue, “A Journey Through Holy Week,” read by Jordan Eigsti. 0:00 Intro 0:17 Bonnie Perry: Editorial  2:47 Gabriel Benjiman: Sunday, Triumphal Entry  11:39 T. Scott Daniels: Monday, Jesus Cleanses the Temple  17:16 Christian Sarmiento: Tuesday, The Olivet Discourse  24:27 Holy Wednesday  24:55 Timothy Green: Thursday, The Last Supper  30:59 Stan Reeder: Friday, The Crucifixion  36:48 T.A. Noble: Saturday and Sunday: In the Tomb and the Resurrection  44:24 Outro

This week we continue our series of the liturgies for Holy Week. Today's episode covers Presanctified Liturgy on Holy Wednesday, matins for Holy Thursday, and Divine Liturgy on Holy Thursday.References:The Year of Grace of the Lord by A Monk of the Eastern ChurchIsaiah 61:1-3 Therapy of Spiritual Illnesses by Jean-Claude LarchetFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSupport the show

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/12/23), Hank continues to provide an overview of the days of Holy Week, picking up with Holy Wednesday, otherwise known as Spy Wednesday. For on the Wednesday of the last week of Christ's earthly sojourn, Judas became a spy for the enemies of the Messiah. On this day, the ancient Church commemorates the ultimate in contrasts: a prostitute transformed into a pure bride in contrast to a chosen disciple who conspires with sinful men to betray the King of Truth.Hank also answers the following questions:I have a friend who is a member of Rodney Howard-Browne's church. If he believes in the essentials, how does that make his ministry a cult and how can I explain that to my friend?What is your take on sola scriptura now as an Orthodox Christian and do you think it is biblical?I heard you say the other day that there was no rapture, am I incorrect or did you actually say that?

Matthew 26:6-13 NIV – (Jesus Anointed at Bethany) "While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” This extravagant act symbolized Jesus was Christ, a title meaning “anointed one.” Anointing the head of Jesus was symbolic of anointing a King. God sees the desire and motives of our hearts. And every act of love, faith, sacrifice and obedience is recognized and remembered by our Creator. Also on this day, the Jewish leaders plot against Jesus, and Judas agrees to betray Him. "Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over." Matthew 26:14-16 Jesus was betrayed by a friend in his inner circle. We have all felt the sting of betrayal. And we have all stumbled, wandered and betrayed our Lord in one way or another. In this space, allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart…

Holy WednesdaySCRIPTUREMatthew 26: 14 - 16MUSIC"Hear My Cry""Why" - Michael CardMARY PRAYERWe fly to your protection,O Holy Mother of God;Beneath your compassion,Hear our petitions, and rescue usfrom all temptation.O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen

In this episode Julianne and Kerry discuss the events that may or may not have happened on Holy Wednesday. They discuss the anointing of the Savior and the beginning of His betrayal. They also go over different options for when the Passover really was, and delve lightly into the profound teachings of the Last Supper.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Alexia Muhlestein, who edited the episode, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

If you appreciate this work, consider supporting it - https://www.patreon.com/seekgodtogether Today we will read Matthew 26:7-8 and then verses 14-15. They say, “a woman approached (Jesus) with an alabaster jar of very expensive fragrant oil. She poured it on His head as He was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. ‘Why this waste?' they asked.” And verse 14, “Then one of the Twelve - the man called Judas Iscariot - went to the chief priests and said, ‘What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?' So they weighed out 30 pieces of silver for him.” We are in the middle of Holy Week. And Wednesday is known as Holy Wednesday, Good Wednesday, Great and Holy Wednesday, or perhaps most intriguing, “Spy Wednesday” - the day in which the clandestine, thieving disciple decided to betray the Firstborn of the Universe.  Judas wasn't the only one with heart issues. Look at the disciples response to the (sinful) woman anointing Jesus' feet. The text says they were “indignant”. Funny - it's the exact word used for the Pharisees on Palm Sunday as the children were shouting “Hosanna” (a word that is both a prayer for rescue, and praise). Strange how easy it is to scorn the worship of someone else and deem it inappropriate. Meanwhile Jesus loves it. Be very careful how you judge another's worship.  In any event, what made their worship acceptable? The children were so young, so uncivilized. They were dancing and yelling. And it's likely they didn't even understand what they were celebrating. But they did it. And the sinful woman anointing Jesus…who was she to even touch His feet? A sinner! Yet Jesus loved every moment. Neither ignorance, simplicity, or gross sin gets in the way of a worshipper touching Jesus' heart. You too. There's literally nothing to keep you back from worshipping Jesus right this minute. The Pharisees withheld worship and they felt Jesus stinging whip in the temple. The disciples withheld worship and criticized the woman, and they routinely felt Jesus' stinging rebuke. Judas, in the ultimate act of anti-worship, betrayed the King for a bit of petty cash. What incredible delusion overcomes the resistant. Even now, let's soften our hearts, and like the sinful woman, pour out our tears on Jesus. Lord, thank You for loving me. I often feel like my failures keep me from You but they don't. The only thing keeping me from You, is if I choose to stay away. I want to be close to You again.