Church Street Podcast EP 053 - Holy Week 2026 -4

On this Holy Thursday episode of the Church Street Podcast, Pastor Zach Stiefel and guest Pastor Kiva Green reflect on the Last Supper as described in the Gospels, particularly focusing on Matthew 26 and the deeper insights from John’s Gospel. They explore the emotional weight of Jesus announcing that one of His disciples would betray Him, highlighting the profound humility and vulnerability of the disciples as they each ask, 'Is it I, Lord?' This moment becomes a powerful mirror for modern believers, inviting introspection about doubt, faith, and spiritual authenticity. The conversation deepens as they examine Jesus’ act of washing the disciples’ feet—a radical gesture of servanthood—and His 'I Am' statements in John, especially 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' and 'I am the true vine.' These teachings emphasize the necessity of abiding in Christ to bear spiritual fruit and live out authentic love. The episode closes with a call to action: to love others as Jesus commanded, not as a duty but as a fruit of being connected to Him, and an invitation to attend the church’s Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 p.m. for a moving, reflective experience.