The community of Christian artists needs patrons, people who believe in them and willing to invest in them so they can fulfill their calling. Today we hear the story of how a patronage created one of the greatest books of the 20th century.

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Our final look into “Who Killed Jesus” examines whether Jesus as God could even be killed, as well as his deeper plan and motivation for it all.

The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.

Clips Used (Opener):

The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)

Other Clips:

“Dallas Willard - Creation was an act of joy” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z4PcpqGwPI&t=170s); “Tim Keller on Jesus’s death as an act of friendship” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkFUdo7P8o); “What are the proofs for the resurrection of Jesus?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9lI5jPTnQ&t=207s); “John Piper: The Explosive Power of the Resurrection | Sing! Conference Highlight” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBpbOT8EzXc); “The Historical Facts Argument for the Resurrection - Dr. Gary Habermas” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8fKZ9QyHH4&t=167s); “The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Ancient Fiction? | N.T. Wright at UT Austin” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz201Od_Xe4&t=1s); “Trevor Hudson - Experiencing the Presence of Resurrection Love” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKYZ2xDuxJI&t=353s)

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Episode Music:

“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “The Rise of Hope” by Caleb Etheridge; “Inspire” by Shimmer; “Longing for Home” by Gold Coast; “Less Traveled” by Kevin Graham; “Forevermore” by Reveille; “Resurrection” and “Discovering the Ancients” by Cody Martin;

Part four of our investigation into “Who Killed Jesus” focuses on why Jesus came to earth in the first place.

The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.

Clips Used (Opener):

The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)

Other Clips:

“2007: Marion Jones admits to doping” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkQpTdVK1cc); “R.C. Sproul: The Necessity of the Atonement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrGYoRdNOes&t=199s); “The Real Meaning of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1mcW0RSW7w&t=870s); “Adrian Rogers: Why the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkmmOkJrGU&t=341s); “The Power and Message of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL8mJQ39zjw); “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L9GenitjQg&t=299s)

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“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Still Waters” by Greater Still; “Redemption” and “Sweet Memories” by Adam Saban; “The Changing Tides” by Brent Wood; “Atmos” by Gold Coast; “I Dream in Three” by JCar; “Hope” by Fair Frame

Part three of our look into “Who Killed Jesus” centers on those who delivered Jesus into the hands of the Romans: his own countrymen.

The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.

Source Material:

“The Opposition of the Pharisees to Jesus as Teacher and Messiah,” (https://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/16170/dissertation_tarasenko_a.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1

Clips Used (Opener):

The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)

Other Clips:

“The Killing of Jesus, Part 1 - The Story Begins” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J9lggWhjNI&t=43s); “Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:53–72) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-UfKIGdiOI&t=69s); “The Sinless Savior before the Sinister Sanhedrin - Part Two (Luke 22:63-71)” (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+sinless+savior+before+the+)

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“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp

Music:

“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Distant” and “Like Wind” by EVOE; “Set Free” by Abel; “Holy Ground” by Cody Masters; “A New Season” by Holiday on the Moon; “In the Night” and “Murmur” by Lost Ghosts; “Changing” by Outside the Sky

Part two of our investigation into who killed Jesus begins continues with the man who gave the order for Christ to be crucified: Pontius Pilate.

The opinions expressed in the videos connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.

Clips Used (Opener):

The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)

Other Clips:

“Who was the real Pontius Pilate? The man who killed Christ - timeline” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppoqtIu2ug);

“Pilate’s trial of Christ - Jesus: His Life (S1, E6) - History Channel” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73LZbVK-7Vc)

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“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp

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“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon

Our investigation of who killed Jesus begins with the most obvious perpetrators: the soldiers who tortured, whipped, and crucified Christ.

Big thanks to worldhistory.org for background historical information.

Clips Used (Opener):

The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)

Other Clips:

“The Horror of a Roman Scourging - Rick Renner” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIxkhIzEgE&t=651s);

“Jesus Suffering and Crucifixion - A Medical Point of View” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B3kgiLxybY&t=564s);

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“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp

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“In the Beginning” and “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon;

“Changing” by Outside the Sky;

“Murmur” by Lost Ghosts;

“Endless Night” by Moments;

“West” by Shimmer.

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Isabella Stewart Gardner established a museum displaying all her art upon her death. It had very specific requirements so as to keep her legacy as she desired it. Has that occurred? What assurances to we have about protecting our name or legacy after we die?

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“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

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“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon

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“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

Can artists laugh at themselves? Sadly not often. It’s what turns people off most to the artistic community: pretentiousness. We have to stop thinking we’re “above it all” and the arrogance that comes with it. Matt talks about the need for us to be self-effacing without being self-defeating.

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“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

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“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon

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“Space Child,” written by Dustin Ransom performed by Cast of Characters

Audio Clips:

“Billy Crystal’s Opening Monologue 1993 Oscars,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF6fpn8Ts68)

“The Opening of the Academy Awards 1984 Oscars,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kl_2MO8D6Y)

“The Opening of the Academy Awards in 1970,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEnAY6tqSBA)

What do you do when you finish a project? In this episode we tackle an artistic theology of finishing. When God’s people won a battle, they often celebrated or feasted. Shouldn’t we do likewise. We also talk about how finishing is very Biblical, starting with the One we worship.

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“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

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“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon

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“Hope,” written and performed by Ryan Saranich

Matt talks with pastor and author Jordan Biel about the “Heaven on Earth” series. Specifically, are there are leadership takeaways or warnings for pastors that we can learn from the life and tragedy of Jim Jones.

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“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight