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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 37 MIN

Episode 34: The Curious Case of Judas Iscariot

from The Year I Read the Bible with Laurie Larsen · host Laurie

Send us Fan MailThe name of Judas Iscariot is known by everyone -- even non-Christians.  He's the bad guy of the Jesus story, the villain.  He turned Jesus over to the Romans to be crucified. But let's dig a bit deeper.  What if Judas hadn't performed this act?  Would God's plan for salvation have been executed?  Was Judas preordained to betray Jesus?  Did he have free will not to do it?  It's a very interesting topic and I hope it'll give you a point or two to ponder.My guest today is a very special surprise guest! A first-time guest on the podcast, but someone who's been very involved in the podcast from Day One.  He's someone very close to me, -- my husband Norm Larsen!

Send us Fan Mail The name of Judas Iscariot is known by everyone -- even non-Christians. He's the bad guy of the Jesus story, the villain. He turned Jesus over to the Romans to be crucified. But let's dig a bit deeper. What if Judas hadn't performed this act? Would God's plan for salvation have been executed? Was Judas preordained to betray Jesus? Did he have free will not to do it? It's a very interesting topic and I hope it'll give you a point...

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