Jerusalem and the miracle of Christ's Resurrection at Easter with historian Richard Neitzel Holzapfel

<p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/16/23213417/getting-to-know-president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-first-presidency/">President Russell M. Nelson</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has emphasized the importance of Easter, saying <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/58nelson?lang=eng&amp;id=p2#p2">Easter Sunday &ldquo;is the most important religious observance</a> for followers of Jesus Christ.&rdquo; In preparation of celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, host and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> is joined by Brigham Young University professor emeritus and historian <a href="https://rsc.byu.edu/author/holzapfel-richard-neitzel">Richard Neitzel Holzapfel</a> to discuss the historical context surrounding <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/feature/easter?lang=eng">Easter</a>, <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/welcome/easter/holy-week-study-guide?lang=eng">Holy Week</a>, <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ftsoy/2023/06/09-gethsemane?lang=eng#figure2_p1">Gethsemane</a> and more.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>