What do you do when God feels silent? On Holy Saturday, we sit in the in-between — after the cross but before the resurrection. It’s a day of silence, grief, and waiting. But silence doesn’t mean absence.

In today’s Passion Week devotional, Mike Stone shares a powerful message about trusting God in the waiting. When the miracle hasn’t come yet, and hope seems buried, Silent Saturday reminds us that God is still at work — even in the tomb. If you're feeling stuck between prayer and breakthrough, this message is for you.

🙌 Just because God is silent doesn’t mean He’s not working.

🔔 Subscribe and join us tomorrow for Resurrection Sunday, the final and most triumphant episode in this Holy Week series.

⏱ Chapters
00:00 - What is Silent Saturday?
00:16 - Welcome to Behind the Mike
00:26 - The In-Between of Holy Week
00:41 - The Disciples’ Grief and God’s Silence
01:12 - When God Feels Absent in Our Lives
01:45 - God Was Still Working in the Silence
02:22 - Holding On in the Waiting
02:50 - The Hope of Resurrection
03:20 - A Prayer for Those in the Silence
03:40 - Invitation to Share and Join Resurrection Sunday

#HolySaturday #PassionWeek #SilentSaturday #FaithInTheWaiting #HolyWeek #ChristianDevotional #BehindTheMike #MikeStone #ResurrectionHope

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Today is Good Friday—the most somber and powerful day in Passion Week. In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, we reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the ultimate act of love that changed everything. Though dark, this day marks the moment when Jesus paid the price for our sins and opened the way to eternal life.

Join us as we walk through the events of Good Friday, explore key Scriptures like Luke 23, John 19:30, Isaiah 53, and Romans 6:23, and unpack what the cross of Christ means for your life today. Whether you're seeking hope, forgiveness, or a fresh start, this message is for you.

🙏 If you’ve never accepted what Jesus did on the cross, you can do that today. A prayer is included at the end if you're ready to surrender your life to Him.

🕊 You're loved. You're forgiven. Because of the cross.

⏱ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to Good Friday
00:34 – Jesus Before Pilate
01:08 – The Crucifixion at Golgotha
01:47 – Jesus’ Final Words: “It is finished”
02:23 – Why Did Jesus Die? (Romans 6:23)
02:36 – Isaiah 53: The Suffering Servant
02:48 – What the Cross Means for Us
03:14 – You Are Deeply Loved (Romans 5:8)
03:17 – Complete Forgiveness
03:43 – Peace With God and Eternal Hope
04:09 – How to Accept Jesus (Romans 10:9)
04:37 – A Simple Prayer of Surrender
05:06 – Living Transformed by the Cross
05:35 – What’s Next: Saturday and Beyond

#GoodFriday #PassionWeek #JesusDiedForYou #EasterWeek #BehindTheMikePodcast #TheCross #Forgiveness #Salvation #JesusSaves

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Welcome to Day 5 of Passion Week on Behind the Mike!

Today, we walk through the powerful and emotional events of Thursday—a day filled with love, betrayal, and surrender.

This was the night of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed His disciples’ feet, predicted His betrayal, and instituted the Lord’s Supper. It was also the night of His agonizing prayer in Gethsemane, where Jesus showed ultimate surrender to the Father's will.

If you've ever wrestled with God's plan or felt the sting of betrayal, this message is for you.

📖 Scriptures Referenced:
John 13:5, 21-30
Matthew 26:26-28, 38-39

🙏 Learn how Jesus' humility, love, and surrender can shape your own walk with God today.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to Passion Week Thursday
00:30 – Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet (John 13:5)
01:00 – Predicting Betrayal & Judas Leaves (John 13:21-30)
01:25 – The Institution of Communion (Matt. 26:26-28)
01:57 – Jesus in Gethsemane (Matt. 26:38-39)
02:27 – Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested
03:01 – The Deeper Meaning of Thursday’s Events
03:34 – Questions for Reflection
04:39 – A Call to Surrender and Love
05:07 – Final Encouragement & Next Episode Tease

#PassionWeek #HolyThursday #LastSupper #JesusInGethsemane

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Welcome to Day 4 of our Passion Week series. Today we reflect on Silent Wednesday, a day where the surface seems calm, but two powerful stories unfold behind the scenes: Judas' betrayal of Jesus and Mary’s extravagant act of worship.

In this short devotional, we explore Matthew 26 and John 12, where we contrast Judas Iscariot’s betrayal for 30 pieces of silver with Mary of Bethany’s costly offering.

What does it mean to truly worship Jesus—even when it costs us everything? When following Jesus gets difficult, do we lean into surrender, or do we pull away in self-preservation?

Join us for this reflection as we prepare our hearts during Holy Week to walk closely with Jesus on the road to the cross.

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📌 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Welcome to Day 4: Silent Wednesday
00:31 - What the Bible says about Wednesday
00:41 - Judas' betrayal (Matthew 26:14–16)
01:36 - Mary’s act of worship (Matthew 26:6–7, John 12:3)
01:58 - The cost of devotion: A year’s wages
02:30 - Jesus defends Mary's worship (Matthew 26:10–12)
02:45 - Judas vs. Mary: Devotion or Betrayal?
03:04 - How do we respond when following Jesus is hard?
03:30 - What does betrayal look like in our lives?
03:58 - Jesus is worth everything
04:29 - Invitation to worship fully + closing

#PassionWeek #HolyWeek #SilentWednesday #WorshipOrBetrayal #JudasAndMary

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In Part 2 of this compelling interview, Jeff Younger shares the heart-wrenching and courageous story of his battle to protect his son from forced gender transition. As a father standing firm in his Christian convictions, Jeff exposes the alarming realities of the family court system, the influence of gender ideology in public schools, and the attack on biblical manhood and fatherhood in America.

From enduring a brutal boxing match to teach resilience, to confronting medical professionals, schools, and courts, Jeff opens up about the personal cost of standing up for truth. You’ll also learn what you can do to get involved, protect children, and reclaim culture through faith and action.

👉 Stay till the end for practical steps you can take to help end gender ideology in schools and laws harming children across America.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Jeff’s Intro: How it all began
00:22 - Teaching his sons resilience through boxing
01:23 - The power of persistence and masculinity
03:13 - Why values matter more than victory
04:09 - Did Jeff ever doubt his son’s gender identity?
05:17 - His son’s heartbreaking outcry to a counselor
06:00 - Showing how awesome it is to be a man
07:03 - How schools secretly transitioned his son
08:11 - Gender ideology = child abuse?
08:42 - Learning God’s law through fatherhood
10:05 - Historical parenting: Fathers raise boys
11:01 - Fathers are not optional
11:31 - The rise of the expressive self & pagan worldview
13:34 - Identity vs. behavior: the Christian/pagan divide
15:04 - Story of confronting a gay NBC producer
16:41 - Public sexuality vs. identity
17:24 - How family courts profit from fatherlessness
18:34 - Gag orders & silencing fathers
20:12 - Weaponizing supervised visitation
21:13 - Why pastors won’t speak up
22:44 - Feminism’s grip on the Church
24:44 - Trans ideology led by women?
25:25 - Christians must get involved in politics
26:04 - Why governing is your biblical duty
27:00 - How to fight back: Schools, laws, and community
28:44 - Transgender sanctuary states & legislative solutions
30:07 - Never leave your kids alone with “licensed care”
31:36 - Get your kids out of public school
32:58 - Restore honor and authority to fathers
34:11 - Pastors need to pay taxes and preach truth
36:05 - No comfort for early Christians—why should we expect it?
38:02 - Closing thoughts & how to support Jeff’s mission

#genderdysphoria #jeffyounge #christiansandpolitics #behindthemikepodcast #christian

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Welcome back to Behind the Mike Podcast for Day 3 of Passion Week. On this intense Tuesday, Jesus returns to the temple and boldly confronts religious hypocrisy. He doesn't hold back—He calls out sin, challenges the leaders, and exposes fake religion.

In today’s episode, we’ll walk through Jesus’ confrontations from Matthew 21–23 and the heart-piercing question:
👉 What would Jesus say if He walked into the temple of your life today?

This devotional will encourage you to embrace truth, surrender your heart, and pursue real faith—not just appearances.

🙏 Let the bold love of Jesus challenge you. He confronts not to condemn, but to redeem.

🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs encouragement this Passion Week.

💬 If you're realizing you need more than religion—a real relationship with Jesus—message me. I’d love to talk with you.

📌 CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome + Key Question: When Truth Gets Uncomfortable
00:27 – Jesus Returns to the Temple (Mark 11:28)
00:54 – Parables That Expose Hypocrisy (Matthew 21)
01:20 – Trap Questions + Warnings (Matthew 22–23)
01:52 – Whitewashed Tombs: Looking Good vs. Being Real (Matthew 23:27-28)
02:53 – Real Talk: Are We Honest or Just Performing?
03:39 – What God Really Desires (Psalm 51:17)
04:11 – The Temple of Your Life: What Would Jesus Say?
04:39 – Jesus Confronts to Redeem
05:03 – Final Thoughts + Call to Action

#PassionWeek #HolyWeekDevotional #BehindTheMikePodcast #TuesdayInHolyWeek

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Welcome to Day 2 of our Passion Week series!

Today, we reflect on the powerful moment when Jesus cleanses the temple—a bold act that reveals His passion for pure worship and righteous living. What does this story mean for us today? How does Jesus want to cleanse our hearts and lives? Join us as we dig into Scripture, reflect, and pray together.

🙏 Whether you're on a journey of healing, accountability, or growing closer to Christ this Holy Week, this devotional will help anchor your heart in truth.

🕰️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction to Day 2
00:40 - Monday of Passion Week: A Day of Cleansing
01:18 - Jesus Cleanses the Temple (Matthew 21:12–13)
02:10 - What the Temple Represents Today
03:15 - Jesus' Zeal for Holiness
04:30 - Personal Reflection: What Needs to Be Cleansed?
05:35 - Encouragement for the Struggle
06:20 - A Call to Renewal
07:15 - Closing Prayer

#jesus #holyweek #passionweek #easter #christianity

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Join us in this episode of the Behind the Mike Podcast as we kick off Passion Week with an intriguing look behind the story of Palm Sunday.

Discover the true meaning of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem 2000 years ago, and how it fulfilled ancient prophecy. Explore the contrast between the conquering king the people expected and the humble king who came to bring peace.

Reflect on your own expectations of Jesus and whether you are following Him for who He really is.

Don't miss this deep dive into what it truly means to welcome Jesus as King.

Subscribe and stay tuned for more Passion Week reflections.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome to Passion Week
00:28 - The Story of Palm Sunday
01:05 - Jesus: The Unexpected King
02:17 - Our Expectations vs. Reality
03:12 - A Challenge for Passion Week
03:47 - Join Us for More

#palmsunday #passionweek #Jesus #easter

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