Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

In this episode, I take you deep into the Garden of Gethsemane—not the calm, peaceful scene often depicted in art, but the agonizing, heartbreaking reality of Jesus’ final hours before His arrest. As Judas sets His betrayal in motion, Jesus pours out His soul in prayer, facing the unbearable weight of the cross—not just the physical torment but the spiritual burden of bearing the sins of the world. I’ll walk you through His intense struggle, His plea to the Father, and the moment an angel was sent to strengthen Him. And through it all, we see the depth of His love—choosing suffering so we could receive grace. Join me as we prepare for what comes next: the path to the cross.