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What happened on Easter Sunday?

If Jesus' story ended at the cross, it would have faded into history. But the empty tomb changed everything! In the final article in this Easter series, Max details how the miraculous resurrection of Jesus sparked a global movement that offers hope, purpose and life- something surely worth exploring!

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What Happened on Good Friday?

Why would a day involving a sham trial, verbal and physical abuse, crucifixion, death and burial be called 'Good'? Max explores the events of Good Friday - how Jesus' suffering has the potential to change the lives of all humanity and how that is very Good news!

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The Week Before Easter

Holy Week marks the final days of Jesus's life, from his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, His teaching in the temple, to the Last Supper and His arrest. This article explores the rising tensions and intentional steps that led Jesus to the cross on the first Good Friday.

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What is the Meaning of Easter? The Christian Perspective Explained

Following Max's overview of the history of Easter, he explores what it all means. Is it all just chocolate and bunnies and bonnets? Or might God's rescue mission have something to say to you and me?

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What is Easter About? The history and why it matters

2.6 billion Christians will be celebrating Easter, but what actually happened that makes it so important? Max looks at the historic events that took place in and around Jerusalem 2000 years ago, tracing what happened and why they became the foundation of the Christian faith.

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What is the meaning of BC and AD?

Why does the life of an historical Jewish teacher divide human history? This article explores the origins of BC and AD, the story behind the calendar we use, and why the life of Jesus Christ continues to shape how humanity understands time itself.

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Spiritual, but not religious: Addressing common misconceptions

'Spiritual but not religious?' What does this mean and what does it have to say about who we are? Our spiritual curiosity rightly points beyond ourselves, but are we correct in writing-off religion? Max investigates whether looking to Christ means we need not chose between the two.

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Engaging with Truth in the Context of Indic Faiths

If you’ve ever had a deep conversation with someone from Hindu, Jain, Sikh, or Buddhist backgrounds, you might have noticed something unusual: truth doesn’t always mean the same thing to these groups as it does to Christians.

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Did Jesus claim to be God?

Who did Jesus believe he was? Was he a prophet, the Messiah, or God himself? This video explores one of the most significant questions in Christianity: did Jesus claim to be divine—and if so, where? Join Dan Lacich as he examines the words of Jesus and what they reveal about his true identity.

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Did Jesus really rise from the dead?

The resurrection of Jesus is central to Christianity—but is there real evidence for it? In this discussion, Oxford philosopher Max Baker-Hytch and OCCA speaker Lara Buchanan examine historical records, eyewitness accounts, and alternative theories. Watch to explore the case for the resurrection: what does the evidence actually show?

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Why does the resurrection matter?

Without the resurrection, Christianity collapses. NT Wright explains why Jesus’ resurrection isn’t just a religious belief but the foundation of Christian faith. Was Jesus just another failed revolutionary, or did something happen that changed history forever? Watch his discussion with Ben Thomas to explore the evidence and its significance.

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