The Life of Jesus

The Life of Jesus

A 52-episode immersive audio experience that will guide listeners through the New Testament of the Bible. Chronicling the life of Jesus Christ and His influence on the world, through captivating retellings of scripture. The series will begin in the Book of Matthew and explore the New Testament, through readings of scripture and actor portrayals of key moments throughout the Bible. Episodes will be 30-minutes in length and will run from the start of Advent Season to the week leading into Resurrection Sunday (Sunday, November 30th to Sunday March 29th) The project features more than 100 actors including: Sean Astin (Matthew), Kristen Bell (Mary Magdalene), Neal McDonough (Jesus), Blair Underwood (Mark), Malcolm McDowell (Caiaphas), Stacy Keach (John), Hill Harper (Angel of the Lord), Julia Ormond (Mother Mary), Michael York (Luke), Brian Cox (Voice of God) and John Rhys-Davies (Narrator). FOX News Host, Ainsley Earhardt will provide additional narrations to introduce each episode.

Episodes

December 21, 2025 29 mins
Father, please take away my fear of the unknown. Make me more like Paul—able to step boldly into tomorrow, knowing You will guide me through any challenge. This episode will follow Paul’s spiritual revival following his divine encounter with Jesus. Featuring the voices of: Michael York as Luke And More. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Father, reveal any sin within my heart, especially envy and jealousy. Help me turn from such destructive attitudes. This episode will begin in chapter of Luke’s continuing account of Jesus and the church that formed after He sent the Holy Spirit. Featuring the voices of: Neal McDonough as Jesus Malcolm McDowell as Caiaphas Michael York as Luke And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 29 mins
Father, it is so difficult to tell others about You and Your son. Please create in me a desire to tell everyone about Your miraculous love. This episode will begin with the Book of Acts. It was written by Luke, the physician, and, just as the gospel he penned, this is also a letter addressed to his friend Theophilus. Featuring the voices of: Stacy Keach as John Neal McDonough as Jesus John Rhys-Davies as the Narrator Michael...
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December 21, 2025 25 mins
Father, please increase my faith. Help me trust in You and never lose hope. This episode will cover the last four chapters of John’s Gospel. His love for Jesus shiens through as he tells of the heartbreaking events of Jesus’ last hours. Featuring the voices of: Stacy Keach as John Neal McDonough as Jesus And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 29 mins
Father, Jesus desired His followers recognize the message of the vine and the branches. Keep me close and help me bear the fruit of Your Kingdom. This episode will begin prior to Jesus’ arrest in the Gard of Gethsemane. Featuring the voices of: Stacy Keach as John Neal McDonough as Jesus And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 32 mins
Father, I know I am a poor servant to those around me. Teach me to be more like Jesus and truly give of myself, even when it is difficult. This episode will emphasis John’s purpose, not to keep chronological record of Jesus’ life; rather, he desired to clearly communicate Jesus’ deity and strengthen the faith of future believers. Featuring the voices of: Brian Cox as the Voice of God Stacy Keach as John Neal McDonough as Jesus...
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December 21, 2025 31 mins
Father, teach me. I confess I am lacking in knowledge and wisdom. Give me a hunger for Your word so I can learn of You. The events of this episode solidify the hatred of the religious leaders as Jesus clearly proclaims Himself equal to God. Featuring the voices of: Stacy Keach as John Neal McDonough as Jesus And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 30 mins
Father, I so often grow weary and fall into depression and despair. Help me to look toward You during those times and find my healing as I continue my journey with You. This episode follows the Gospel according to John, focusing on Jesus’ message, more than His miracles. Featuring the voices of: Neal McDonough as Jesus And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 32 mins
Father, help me to clearly see all that You have done for me. This episode will close out Luke’s Gospel, and offer a captivating narration from the beloved apostle, John. Featuring the voices of: Neal McDonough as Jesus Julia Ormond as Mary, Mother of Jesus John Rhys-Davies as the Narrator Michael York as Luke And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 28 mins
Father, reveal any pride that exists within me and help me walk free from its hold. This episode will pick up in chapter twenty of Luke, following Luke’s account of Jesus’ life and ministry in the New Testament. Featuring the voices of: Kristin Bell as Mary Magdalene  Neal McDonough as Jesus Michael York as Luke And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 29 mins
Father, help me to set myself aside and embrace Your call to love and serve others. This listening experience will begin in chapter 16 of the Book of Luke, at this time Jesus’ ministry in and around Jerusalem had become well-known and very controversial. Featuring the voices of: Neal McDonough as Jesus Michael York as Luke And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 31 mins
Father, spending my time attempting to find purpose and meaning in the things that are temporary is meaningless. Help me find peace and my true destiny in You. This episode will follow the aftermath of Jesus sending out 70 of His followers into the surrounding towns to tell of Him and minister His name. Featuring the voices of: Neal McDonough as Jesus Michael York as Luke And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
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December 21, 2025 31 mins
Father help me be childlike in my dealings with others and in my view of the world. This episode will chronicle teachings from Jesus that bring deep wisdom and understanding to the life God longs for His people to live. Featuring the voices of: Stacy Keach as John Neal McDonough as Jesus Michael York as Luke And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 30, 2025 32 mins
Father, let me retain a teachable spirit and let go of any preconceived ideas that are contrary to You and Your kingdom. This episode will continue with the Gospel of Luke and his letter to Theophilus. Featuring the voices of: Neal McDonough as Jesus Michael York as Luke And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 30, 2025 33 mins
Father, help me see a child You love within every soul that touches mine. In this episode, we will continue the Gospel of Luke. Luke was a physician who set out to chronicles Jesus’ life, ministry, death and resurrection in a very rational account. Featuring the voices of: Brian Cox as the Voice of God Neal McDonough as Jesus Michael York as Luke And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Father, make me a light that helps others see You. This episode will begin in the fourteenth chapter of Mark and end with the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Featuring the voices of: Kristin Bell as Mary Magdalene  Neal McDonough as Jesus Malcolm McDowell as Caiaphas Julia Ormond as Mary, Mother of Jesus John Rhys-Davies as the Narrator Blair Underwood as Mark Michael York as LukeAnd more. Learn more about your ad c...
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Father, teach me to love others more completely and fervently. This episode will begin in the tenth chapter of Mark. Mark’s story will take us through the last days of Jesus’ ministry on earth and give his account of Jesus’ final days. Featuring the voices of: Stacy Keach as John Neal McDonough as Jesus Blair Underwood as Mark And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 30, 2025 30 mins
Father, it can be so hard to take my eyes off me. I want to serve You; I know serving others is the only way to do so. Teach me how, Lord. This podcast will begin in chapter 6 with Mark recounting yet more miracles performed by Jesus. Miraculous events were not rare for those who followed the Son of God; they were constant. Featuring the voices of: Brian Cox as the Voice of God Stacy Keach as John Neal McDonough as Jesus Blai...
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November 30, 2025 29 mins
Father, please help me to never judge anyone by past actions. Help me to trust You to bring change when and where it is needed in the lives of those who follow You. This podcast will continue the Gospel of Mark. His account is derived from memories and experiences of Peter, one of the two most significant voices in the early Christian church. Featuring the voices of: Sean Astin as Matthew Kristin Bell as Mary Magdalene  Brian ...
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November 30, 2025 29 mins
Father, betrayal is such a cruel assault that leaves our heats in tatters. Help me to refuse retribution and choose to forgive like Jesus. In this podcast, we will finish the Gospel of Matthew and begin the Book of Mark, another account of Jesus’ time on earth. Featuring the voices of: Sean Astin as Matthew Kristin Bell as Mary Magdalene  Brian Cox as the Voice of God Neal McDonough as Jesus Malcolm McDowell as Caiaphas Joh...
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