When Your Hope is Stolen
Easter Sunday 2026 at A Seattle Church
An episode of the A Seattle Church podcast, hosted by Tyler Gorsline, titled "When Your Hope is Stolen" was published on April 5, 2026 and runs 33 minutes.
April 5, 2026 ·33m · A Seattle Church
Summary
On Easter, we step into the story of Mary Magdalene, a woman standing in grief, convinced hope is gone. Yet in her darkest moment, the risen Jesus meets her with two questions: “Why are you crying?” and “Who are you looking for?”This message reminds us that we often place our hope in things that cannot hold it, relationships, success, identity, or control. When those things fail, it feels like everything is lost. But Easter declares a greater truth: the resurrection of Jesus means the worst thing is never the last thing.When Jesus calls Mary by name, everything changes. In the same way, He sees you, knows you, and invites you out of whatever grave you’ve been living in. Real hope isn’t found in what we’ve lost—it’s found in the One who conquered death.This Easter, you are invited to leave the grave behind and step into new life: seen, known, and sent by Jesus into a living hope that can never be taken away.
Episode Description
On Easter, we step into the story of Mary Magdalene, a woman standing in grief, convinced hope is gone. Yet in her darkest moment, the risen Jesus meets her with two questions: “Why are you crying?” and “Who are you looking for?”
This message reminds us that we often place our hope in things that cannot hold it, relationships, success, identity, or control. When those things fail, it feels like everything is lost. But Easter declares a greater truth: the resurrection of Jesus means the worst thing is never the last thing.
When Jesus calls Mary by name, everything changes. In the same way, He sees you, knows you, and invites you out of whatever grave you’ve been living in. Real hope isn’t found in what we’ve lost—it’s found in the One who conquered death.
This Easter, you are invited to leave the grave behind and step into new life: seen, known, and sent by Jesus into a living hope that can never be taken away.
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