EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Prayer Before the Cross
from Beyond Belief · host Hardus Pretorius
What did Jesus pray the night before the cross?In this powerful episode of Beyond Belief, we step into John 17 — the deeply personal prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion. This is more than theology. It is the heartbeat of Heaven revealed through the final prayer of Christ before the cross.Discover the profound truth that Christianity is not about empty religion, performance, or striving harder to reach God. Jesus prayed for intimacy, unity, closeness, and relationship with the Father — and that prayer still speaks to believers today.If you’ve ever felt spiritually exhausted, distant from God, overwhelmed by anxiety, church hurt, pressure, or emotional burnout, this episode will remind you that Jesus still desires closeness with you.In this cinematic Christian podcast episode, we explore: • The meaning of Jesus’ prayer in John 17 • Why intimacy with God matters more than religious performance • How prayer becomes relationship instead of routine • The power of God’s presence during suffering • Healing from spiritual dryness and church wounds • Why Jesus prayed for future believers before the crossThis episode is for anyone searching for peace, spiritual renewal, deeper faith, biblical encouragement, Christian inspiration, or a closer relationship with God.“The cross proves His love. But John 17 reveals His heart.”Listen to Beyond Belief on: Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561036Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UYxxzqTBEjnjZdMP1ijBCApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-belief/id1857192043Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585831259171YouTube: https://youtube.com/@harduspretorius?si=qHOmxEcdZaM2Z_hsSubscribe for more Christian podcast episodes focused on faith, spiritual growth, biblical truth, God’s presence, prayer, healing, discipleship, and life-changing encounters with Jesus Christ.Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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What did Jesus pray the night before the cross? In this powerful episode of Beyond Belief, we step into John 17 — the deeply personal prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion. This is more than theology. It is the heartbeat of Heaven revealed through the final prayer of Christ before the cross. Discover the profound truth that Christianity is not about empty religion, performance, or striving harder to reach God. Jesus prayed for intimacy, unity, closeness, and relationship with the Father — an...
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