The execution—was it murder, sacrifice, or something more?

In Part 2 of The Case of a Crucified King, we explore the depths of what Jesus endured in His final hours. From the agony of the Garden of Gethsemane to the brutality of His flogging, the weight of the cross, and the pain of crucifixion, we walk through each moment of His suffering.

We reflect on the humanity of His experience, including His powerful words from the cross—entrusting His mother to John, and expressing both anguish and surrender. Along the way, we look at Isaiah 53 and the prophetic image of the Suffering Servant, as well as insights from Lee Strobel’s The Case for Christ and the Star of Bethlehem documentary.

Finally, we unpack the extraordinary signs following Jesus’ death—earthquakes, torn veils, opened tombs, and the resurrection that changed everything.

Join us as we ask the ultimate question: Was this simply an execution… or the greatest act of love the world has ever known?

Part 1: The Arrest and the Trial
Jerusalem, 33 A.D.—a man is condemned, but was it justice?

In this special true crime-themed episode of Grace in the Gray, is the gripping first installment of our two-part Easter series. We investigate the arrest and trial of Jesus of Nazareth. Was He a dangerous revolutionary or a misunderstood teacher? Who orchestrated His downfall—and why?

Join us as we peel back the layers of history and theology to explore:

Why Jesus was seen as a threat to both religious and political powers

The motives of the religious elite and the role of Roman authority

Whether the trial met legal standards—or if it was doomed from the start

And the deeper spiritual question: Did Jesus choose the cross?

This is more than a history lesson—this is a true story that still echoes today.

In this episode, we talk about discovering our Spiritual Gifts—those unique abilities given to us to serve and uplift others. We share insights from a Spiritual Gifts Inventory, exploring our individual results and reflecting on how these gifts shape our lives and our purpose.

Curious about your spiritual gifts? You can take the quiz here. 

As Christians, how should we respond to the sins of non-believers? Should all sins be treated equally, or do some carry more weight? In this episode of Grace in the Gray, we wrestle with these tough questions—exploring historical examples like Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s resistance to Hitler, the tension between morality and justice, and why certain sins seem to stir up more passion than others.

We’ll also discuss how personal struggles shape our ability to help others, why the gospel isn’t about behavior reform, and what it truly means to live in a way that points others to Christ. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about truth, grace, and navigating the gray areas of culture.