Ep 168: Why Jesus Had To Die On The Cross

“There IS no tomorrow” becomes urgent when viewed through eternity; John 20’s empty tomb, Mary’s encounter, and fulfilled Scripture confront us: Since Jesus truly rose, how should we live right now?

"Can you think of any Bible books you dislike or even hate reading? For many, it's Leviticus. Today, Pastor Dan Shunk continues the discussion about his new book, Loving Leviticus: And Why Most People Hate It."

"Have you ever tried to read Leviticus and found yourself stuck and lost? Well, today we talk with Pastor Dan Shunk about his new book that will absolutely get you unstuck."

"Have you ever heard of believers maintaining unity while having theological differences? Well, believe it or not, we kicked off our 2026 'PETE' season at a Catholic church where we found unity in Christ despite our differences."

"Have you considered Job? Job reveals suffering’s purpose through messianic hints: a heavenly witness, an arbiter, and the declaration of a living Redeemer. These themes point to Christ as mediator and kinsman-redeemer, offering hope beyond guilt, accusations, and pain."

"Today on Plays On Word Radio, we continue our discussion with our dear brother, pastor, author, and worship leader Harold B., as we delve into the meaning of true worship."

What if worship isn’t the song, the stage, or the swell of the chorus—but the quiet, costly “yes” that follows when the music stops? Today, we sit down with artist, author, pastor, and longtime friend Harold B to find out the answer.

From Babel’s pride to the ark’s single door, Genesis traces a unified thread toward a promised King that converges in Christ. Question: How do Joseph’s rejection and exaltation deepen your understanding of Christ’s first and second comings?

Are any of you old enough to remember when we used maps before GPS? Today, we plug in the coordinates for the Messiah and explore the Scripture.

Are men and women incomplete? Today, we move from Adam to Ruth, showing a marriage design, honoring difference, and Old Testament promises pointing to Jesus, reshaping daily life, faith, and reading Scripture as one redemptive story.

Have you ever wrestled with the line between bold faith and careful wisdom? This conversation invites you to slow down, look up, and let Scripture set the pace. Today on Plays on Word Radio.

We face unanswered prayer through sadness and loss, searching Scripture for resilient comfort — Paul’s thorn, resurrection hope, shared grief. Question: When prayers end in "no", how does God’s grace sustain faith?

Imagine if your name meant “God is with us!” This is the meaning of our dear Brother Emmanuel Agyemfra's name. We visited with him on our last Christmas Joe Tour. Listen in!

Today we look back on our time with our dear brother Vinnie Whitehead. His life touched multitudes of people for eternity. He is now in glory with his Lord, and we look forward to seeing him again.

How can seeing Jesus as rescue, not restriction, reshape your faith this coming year? Today we kick off season four with global gratitude, gospel clarity, stories from the road, and practical discipleship, urging renewed joy and courage.