Show Notes
Session 5 of the Christianity Explored course looks at the final scene in Mark: Jesus’ resurrection. This episode helps leaders understand why the resurrection matters, the evidence for the resurrection, and how it’s both good news and a warning.
Guests: Rico Tice, Co-Founder of Christianity Explored, and Alanzo Paul at The Oxford Centre of Christian Apologetics00:00 Welcome00:39 Session 5: The Resurrection01:29 Understanding Where Guests Are At 03:36 Faith: Information, Meaning and Trust04:48 Why the Resurrection Matters06:36 Why Believe the Resurrection?08:11 Good News and Warning09:09 Mark 8: Identity, Mission, Call13:32 Guest Contributor: Alanzo Paul18:00 Peter’s Failure and Restoration20:14 Why the Resurrection Matters Today22:04 Holding Different Responses to Jesus22:56 Key Takeaways25:00 Thank you for joining us!
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