THE CHRIST is a four-part Easter audio epic that brings the gospel narrative vividly to life, from the humble manger to the victorious resurrection, through world-class talent, cinematic soundscapes, and stirring music. The first episode will air on Maundy Thursday on Shine.FM, the second on Good Friday at the same time, the third on Saturday, and the final episode will air on Easter Sunday, all at 7 pm CT/8 pm EST. The podcast will drop the first episode for streaming beginning March 30 and can be listened to for free wherever you get your podcasts.
The star-studded cast includes beloved actors like Tom Pelphrey (Jesus), David Oyelowo (Pontius Pilot), Paul Walter Hauser (John the Baptist), Courtney Hope (Mary the mother of Jesus), Patricia Heaton (host) and John Rhys-Davies (narrator). From the streets of Galilee to the power of Rome, the series follows the life, death, and lasting impact of Jesus. It’s a story of betrayal, courage, suffering, hope, and a love that changed the world. Each episode stays true to the Bible and brings the story to life in a way that helps you see it, feel it, and understand it, in the first ever full-scale audio dramatization of Jesus’ life
EPISODE ONE (airing on Shine.FM on 4/2, 7 pm CT/8 pm EST): “Wickedness Killed Him” In Jerusalem, as Pontius Pilate weighs the fate of a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Political fear, religious fury, and human cruelty converge. From the praetorium to Golgotha, the story of the crucifixion unfolds as both history’s darkest act—and the moment when divine love defeated evil itself.
EPISODE TWO (airing on Shine.FM on 4/3, 7 pm CT/8 pm EST): “The Wait Was Over” Long before the cross, prophecy had promised a messiah. Now, in the wilderness, John the Baptist heralds his coming—and Jesus of Nazareth begins his ministry. From temptation in the desert to the miracle at Cana, the Son of God steps into His calling, revealing a kingdom unlike any the world expected.
EPISODE THREE (airing on Shine.FM on 4/4, 7 pm CT/8 pm EST): “A Different Kind of God” As Jesus heals the sick, forgives the sinner, and preaches mercy over vengeance, His message overturns every earthly notion of power. But His compassion ignites conflict among the mighty and sows doubt even among His followers. This is the rise of a Messiah defined not by strength—but by sacrifice.
EPISODE FOUR (airing on Shine.FM on 4/5, 7 pm CT/8 pm EST): “He Was Always the Christ” On the third day after His death, the tomb stands empty. From despair to revelation, the resurrection transforms His disciples—and all humanity— with a simple truth: the carpenter of Nazareth was never just a man. He was, and is, The Christ.
Visit TheChristPodcast.com for cast information and additional resources
by Viviana Perez Dir. Hispanic Media / Brilla.fm.
Brilla.fm continues to grow as a space for digital discipleship and spiritual inspiration across the region. In April, we expanded our programming by launching the “Reflexiones” podcast every Sunday, encouraging listeners to go deeper in their faith. During Holy Week, we led a special campaign that culminated in an interview with a theologian discussing the evidence for Christ’s resurrection—an initiative that significantly increased interaction across our social media platforms. In May, we formed a strategic partnership with the South America Regional Communications Department of the Church of the Nazarene. This collaboration will promote Brilla.fm throughout the region and support volunteer service in areas such as voiceover, graphic design, and content creation. Our first result is already underway: the complete redesign of our website, made possible by a team of passionate volunteers. Additionally, we continue creating content tailored to daily life—offering parenting tips, relationship advice, and daily Scripture reflections. We’re also excited to welcome new listeners from Puerto Rico! Thank you for walking with us. Your support makes it possible for Brilla to be a tool of hope, growth, and eternal impact.
Proceed
To The Route
This past month, I was at Chicago’ s Midway airport walking my 16 year old daughter to her gate so she could fly to Connecticut for a week-long internship. It is not every day you get to be in an airport, amid the hustle and bustle, and not have a f light to catch yourself. After my daughter boarded, I waited to watch her plane roll out. As I was waiting, I kept hearing announcements leading up to a chapel service. I had flown in and out of that airport for 30 years and had no idea there was a chapel! The more I heard the countdown, “ 15 minutes until worship service in the chapel in terminal C,” I knew I needed to attend.
The chapel was small, overlooking hangars and runways with about thirty chairs, and I and one other sat quietly soaking in the surroundings. One by one, travelers made their way in to f ind a seat. About twenty of us filled the chapel at the start of service. The airport chaplain introduced himself and told us that this was one of the fourteen airport chapels remaining in the United States, and he hosts THREE services a day, seven days a week, and connects with thousands of travelers each year.
We sang a few hymns, recited the Lord’ s Prayer, and then he grabbed a pad of paper and asked the small group in front of him if there were any prayer requests to share. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US shared what was heavy on our heart: one grieving lady on her way to her mother’ s funeral, a man with a hearing- impaired son about to have the surgery to restore his hearing, another with the burden of family addictions, and the list went on. The chaplain promised to put these requests in his prayer box in the front of the chapel and specifically pray for them all week.
Proverbs 3 : 5 – 6 “ Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Using this verse, the chaplain encouraged each one of us that though we were all in passing that day, on our way to different destinations for varied reasons, the Lord was with us and worthy of our trust.
He used this analogy of our phone maps: When we enter an address, it guides us to our destination, even if we make wrong turns. The app re- routes us and gets us on the right path if we listen and obey the instructions, just as when we dive into His Word and seek guidance. We were challenged that day to open our Bibles with the mind frame “ proceed to the route” and allow God to direct our paths.
I have often reflected upon this short 30- minute chapel service over the past month and how I could have easily missed this blessing had I not stopped and taken time to soak in God’ s goodness during that chaotic day.
We all experience the “ hectic” in our lives, but I am thankful for Kingdom ministries like the airport chapel, which serve as daily reminders of God’ s goodness. THANK YOU for supporting THIS Kingdom ministry, Shine. FM, which continues to sing God’s goodness over souls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We couldn’t do it without YOU!
Thanks so much to Jason Crabb for stopping by last week to chat and share some music with us here at Shine.FM! His song, “God Can Use a Broken Man” is out now, so be sure not to miss it!
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