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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Follow along daily through Easter!

Resurrection Day! | Holy Week Day 8

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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Follow along daily through Easter!

Holy Saturday | Holy Week Day 7

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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Follow along daily through Easter!

Good Friday | Holy Week Day 6

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.  

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  Follow along daily through Easter!

Maundy Thursday | Holy Week Day 5

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.  

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Follow along daily through Easter!

Spy Wednesday | Holy Week Day 4

On Holy Tuesday, Jesus went face to face with the religious leaders — and what happened next has been called "the great unmasking."  In this episode, I walk through Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees, what it reveals about hypocrisy, and why Holy Tuesday is the perfect day to ask: am I genuinely following Jesus, or just going through the motions?  

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Follow along daily through Easter!

Holy Tuesday | Holy Week Day 3

Most of us know Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter — but what about the days in between? Holy Monday is the day Jesus cleansed the temple, and it carries a theme I think we all need: cleanse your heart. In this episode, I walk through what happened, why it matters, and what it looks like to let Jesus do that same work in us today.  

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Follow along daily through Easter!

Holy Monday | Holy Week Day 2

Palm Sunday is one of my favorite days in the Christian calendar — and it marks the beginning of something bigger than the crowds even realized. In this first episode of our Holy Week series, I walk through the triumphal entry of Jesus, the history of Palm Sunday in the church, and why the crowd's cry of "Hosanna" carried more weight than they knew.

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Follow along daily, Palm Sunday through Easter.

Palm Sunday | Holy Week Day 1

Holy Week is coming — and Verity Podcast doing a mini-series in honor of it!  From Palm Sunday to Easter, we're releasing seven mini episodes to walk you through every day of Holy Week. Each one pairs with our free Holy Week devotional, available at phyliciamasonheimer.com under Free Resources. Follow along with the QR code inside the devotional to watch each video as it releases — perfect for individuals or families who want to slow down and prepare their hearts for Easter Sunday.  

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Holy Week Mini-series Announcement!

Growing up in a Pentecostal church, I have witnessed people speaking in tongues many times. But what is praying in tongues, and is it for Christians today? If you've ever wondered what the Bible actually teaches about this spiritual gift, whether the ability to speak in tongues is proof of salvation, or why some churches emphasize it and others don't, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we start with Acts 2 and the day of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit empowered believers to speak in real languages they had never learned. We'll explore why this moment was so significant—it wasn't just random; it was the fulfillment of Jeremiah 31:33, when God's law was written on the hearts of His people. Then we move to 1 Corinthians 12–14, where Paul explains that tongues is just one of the spiritual gifts and that it should be used in an orderly and edifying way. It is not something every believer receives and is not a requirement for salvation.

I also share perspectives from both continuationist and cessationist traditions so you can understand the broader conversation within the church. Whether you're Pentecostal, Baptist, Reformed, or somewhere in between, my hope is that this episode equips you to study Scripture for yourself and approach this topic with humility and discernment.

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