What does the resurrection of Jesus actually change about your daily life? Wes and Matt discuss the Easter Sunday sermon, in which Wes McAdams kicks off a new series on life after death by tackling the question most people are too embarrassed to ask: I believe the resurrection happened — but why does it matter? Wes and Matt explore what it looks like to live as people who genuinely believe Jesus is alive and reigning right now — not just a figure from history. They also answer listener questions about whether the faithful dead are "watching over us," why you can't (and shouldn't try to) forgive yourself, and how God's declaration of forgiveness is the only one that counts. If you've ever wanted to live with more courage and less fear, this conversation is for you.

This episode is a discussion of the sermon, "Courageous Because of the Empty Tomb" that was preached at the church of Christ on McDermott Road in Plano, Texas on April 5, 2026. You can listen to the full sermon at: https://www.ccmcdermott.org/sermons/courageous-because-of-the-empty-tomb/