Holy Week 2025 - "Seven Last Words of Christ"

Episode One: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

Dawn Holt Lauber — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:21:53 -0400

In this powerful opening episode, Dawn Holt Lauber contemplates the radical forgiveness Jesus offers even as He is nailed to the cross. His words extend mercy to His executioners—and to all of humanity. This reflection challenges us to consider the depth of divine grace and the call to forgive even when it seems impossible.

Episode Two: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Dawn Holt Lauber — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:25:09 -0400

Jesus speaks these words to a criminal beside Him, offering the hope of eternal life to a heart that simply believes. Dawn invites listeners to embrace the beauty of Christ’s promise—a grace not earned but freely given to the repentant. This episode is a message of comfort to all who long for redemption.

Episode Three: "Woman, here is your son.”

Dawn Holt Lauber — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:27:05 -0400

Even in His suffering, Jesus sees the pain of His mother and the need for community among His followers. Dawn reflects on Christ’s deep compassion and the spiritual family He creates at the foot of the cross. This tender moment reveals God’s care for our human relationships and responsibilities.

Episode Four: “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?”

Dawn Holt Lauber — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:29:18 -0400

In perhaps the most haunting of the seven sayings, Jesus cries out in anguish, echoing Psalm 22. Dawn explores the mystery of divine silence and what it means for us when we feel abandoned. This episode speaks to all who wrestle with doubt, grief, or isolation—and points to the hope that still remains.

Episode Five: “I thirst.”

Dawn Holt Lauber — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:30:49 -0400

Simple yet profound, these words reveal Jesus’ physical suffering—and His deep longing for spiritual connection. Dawn unpacks both the human and divine meaning behind Christ’s thirst, inviting us to consider our own spiritual hunger and the living water He offers.

Episode Six: “It is finished.”

Dawn Holt Lauber — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:32:22 -0400

With these words, Jesus proclaims the fulfillment of His mission. Dawn reflects on the completion of God's redemptive plan and what this means for our own lives. This episode offers a moment to pause, give thanks, and find peace in the finished work of the cross.

Episode Seven: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”

Dawn Holt Lauber — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:33:58 -0400

In this final episode, Jesus releases His spirit in total trust to the Father. Dawn leads listeners into a meditation on surrender, faith, and the peace that comes from placing our lives in God’s hands. It is a fitting conclusion to the series—and a solemn preparation for the joy of Easter morning.