62 | Are You Scrolling Past Easter? A Holy Week Invitation to Put Down Your Phone, Pick Up the Cross and Fix Your Eyes on Jesus

What if the most important moment in history unfolded right in front of you, and you were too distracted to notice? This episode begins on a crowded street in Jerusalem and invites you to slow down, step into Holy Week, and consider what it truly means to fix your eyes on Jesus in the middle of noise, busyness, and distraction. Through a powerful reflection on the Via Dolorosa (the road of suffering Jesus walked along) and the lived experience of the disciples, you’ll be challenged to examine where your attention has been resting and how easily even meaningful seasons like Lent can slip by unnoticed. Grounded in Scripture and real-life application, this episode offers a timely Holy Week invitation to come as you are, re-engage the Easter story, and make space for what matters most. Hebrews 12:2 calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, and this conversation helps you explore what that looks like practically in a world designed to pull your attention elsewhere. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why the scene on the Via Dolorosa reveals something deeply relevant about modern distraction How everyday busyness can cause you to miss what matters most spiritually What the disciples’ responses during Holy Week teach us about attention and awareness Why your attention is not neutral but something that is actively being shaped and pulled What it means to fix your eyes on Jesus in a practical, lived-out way A simple and meaningful way to engage the Easter story through Scripture this week How resurrection connects to the habits and patterns shaping your daily life Even if you’re listening outside of the Easter season, the invitation to fix your eyes on Jesus and live in the power of the resurrection is available to you every single day. A Prayer to Begin Your Relationship with Jesus Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. I believe you came to this earth and went to the cross willingly, because of your great love for me, to pay the full penalty for my sin. Every mistake. Every regret. Everything I've carried and everything I've hidden. You paid for all of it. I am sorry. I turn from what I know is wrong, and I turn toward you. I know I can't earn this. I know I don't deserve it. But I receive it today as the gift that it is. I believe you conquered sin and death when you walked out of that tomb alive. And I am asking you now to come into my life by your Holy Spirit, to forgive me, and to make me new. I surrender my life to you. I receive you today as my Lord and my Saviour. Amen. Resources & Next Steps Via Dolorosa by Sandi Patty on Spotify 🎵 30-Day Digital Habit Reset (Free Download) 🎯 Focus Modes Made Simple Learn how to set up your phone so it supports your focus, your faith, and your daily rhythms instead of distracting from them. 🎧 Visit the podcast page! to listen to this episode, explore blog posts, or leave a message on Speakpipe for the show. 📱 Grab Free Wallpapers from a curated gallery designed to help you pause, refocus, and keep what matters most in front of you. Let's Connect 📩 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: https://julianneaugust.com