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Exploring Jesus’ humanity: A special Easter devotional with Dr. Jim Denison
Description
In this special Easter episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison reflect on the profound mystery of Jesus’ dual nature—fully God and fully man. Drawing from a unique Easter devotional by Dr. Denison, they explore how Jesus’ humanity invites us into deeper empathy, and how his divinity calls us to deeper faith. From Maundy Thursday to Good Friday and beyond, this conversation considers what it means to follow a Savior who knows our suffering and redeems it. Join us for a meaningful and timely conversation designed to help you experience Easter with renewed depth and clarity.
Topics
- (01:18): The humanity of Jesus: A deep dive
- (03:44): Historical struggles with Jesus' humanity
- (10:29): Jesus' choices and their significance
- (16:27): Relating to Jesus in success and temptation
- (20:30): The Profound relevance of Jesus' humanity
- (30:45): Conclusion: Embracing Jesus' love and humanity
Resources
- The God Who Feels Your Pain | Denison Ministries
- Was the cross really necessary? What does the Bible say about Easter? • Denison Forum
- How has Denison Forum impacted your faith?
- Subscribe to The Daily Article by Dr. Jim Denison
About Dr. Jim Denison
Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.
About Dr. Mark Turman
Mark Turman, DMin, serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’s complex culture with biblical truth. He is best known as the host of The Denison Forum Podcast and the lead pastor of the Possum Kingdom Chapel, the in-person congregation of Denison Ministries.
Dr. Turman is the coauthor of Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design and Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and received his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He later completed his Doctor of Ministry at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco.
Before joining Denison Forum, Mark served as a pastor for 35 years,