Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack continues Part 2 of Pastor Nick’s sermon, “Palm Branches and Blind Spots,” with a powerful Good Friday reflection.

On a day marked by both sorrow and hope, we slow down to remember how the road from Palm Sunday celebration leads directly to the cross. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowds cheer—but Jesus weeps. Why? Because many failed to recognize who He truly was and what would bring them peace.In this episode, we’re invited to look through the lens of Jesus Himself—a Savior who sees clearly, loves deeply, and offers a peace that is not about control, politics, or power, but repentance, surrender, and new life.

As you listen, our prayer is simple:
“Jesus, help us see as You see.”📍

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👍 Don’t forget to subscribe, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.Chapters:

0:00 – Good Friday Introduction & Setting the Tone

0:27 – From Palm Sunday Celebration to the Cross

1:11 – Transformed Lives as Evidence of Christ

2:09 – The Pharisees & the Threat of Jesus

3:48 – The Lens of Jesus: What He Truly Sees

5:16 – Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem (Luke 19)

6:40 – Peace of Christ vs. Control & Selfish Agendas

7:31 – The Disciples’ Blind Spots

9:22 – The Kind of Savior Jesus Truly Is

10:21 – Prayer: “Help Us See as You See”

15:37 – Good Friday Invitation & Closing Blessing

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast – Worship Wednesday Edition Join Pastor Zack and Pastor Noah as they talk through worship in the middle of Holy Week, reflecting on the weight of Good Friday and the victory we celebrate on Easter Sunday. This episode is a powerful encouragement for worship leaders and church members alike to create space for reflection, authenticity, and God-centered worship.

They discuss:

• Why Good Friday matters
• How worship leaders can avoid making worship about themselves
• Choosing songs that point to Jesus, not us
• Why we shouldn’t hold back our worship when guests are present
• Creating authentic worship experiences that help people encounter God

Whether you serve on a worship team or simply love gathering with God’s people, this conversation will encourage your heart and refocus your worship.🔗 Learn more about Shepherd Church: shepnaz.org
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday00:52 – Holy Week & Why It Matters01:40 – Understanding Good Friday02:27 – Sitting with the Weight of the Cross03:47 – Why We Often Skip the Hard Part04:50 – Planning Easter Worship06:22 – Death Defeated: Why the Resurrection Matters08:10 – Worship That Gives God the Credit10:23 – Easter, Guests, and Intentional Worship11:58 – Don’t Hold Back Your Worship14:35 – Authentic Worship Every Sunday15:28 – Easter Service Invitation & Closing