Crown of Thorns with Andre Tourrette

Today we continue learning from Luke's Gospel, where Jesus names his 12 Apostles and reveals to us what life in the Kingdom of God is like with 'The Sermon on the Plain'. The lovely background score is 'The Voice of the Spirit' composed and performed by Josue' Novais and our closing song is 'Hello My Name Is' performed by Matthew West. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the...

Today in the Gospel of Luke we read and discuss chapter 5. It's a busy day for Jesus as he meets his first disciples, cleanses a leper, heals a paralytic and spars with the Pharisees. 'Dwelling Pad' by Dawson Maxey is our background tune and our closing song is 'My Jesus' performed by Anne Wilson. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the podcast! Address is crownofthorns25@gma...

Today we continue our journey with Luke as we read and discuss the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness by Satan and the early days of His ministry. Composing / performing phenom Dawson Maxey provides background music and our closing song is 'I Need You to Hold My Hand' performed by The Jackson Southernaires. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the podcast! Address is crowno...

Today we continue our journey with Luke as we read and discuss the baptism and genealogy of Jesus. Shout out to my go-to pronunciation guide Julien Miquel whose You-Tube channel is priceless when it comes to biblical names/words etc. I likely still messed up a few but we live as imperfect people in an imperfect world, right? Our closing song is 'New Thing Coming' performed by Elevation Worship. Pl...

We continue our journey in the book of Luke today with the birth of our Savior. Multiple music credits are due- we start with 'Linus and Lucy' performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio, then move into a cello performance of 'O Holy Night' by Mr and Mrs Cello, violinist Lindsey Stirling brings us 'What Child is this', Josue' Novais performs 'The Voice of the Spirit' on piano, and we end with 'I am Redee...

Today we begin the book of Luke. We will discuss just who this man Luke is, as well as read and discuss the first chapter. Our background music is a lovely piano worship score performed by Josue' Novais named "Soaking Worship Resting Place and our closing song is 'Mary Did You Know' performed by Maverick City Music. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the podcast! Address is...

Today feels like Resurrection Sunday, as we read and discuss the last chapter in the book of Mark. Following our discussion, I will share with you something I am calling 'Who are the Mary's', in an effort to explain who all of these Marys we are meeting are. Our closing song is 'Jesus Loves Me' performed by Chris Tomlin. Check out our Instagram page, crownofthorns2025, or drop me an e-mail at crow...

The emotional tone we set in our last episode continues today with the story of the crucifixion. Once again we employ the soundtrack from 'Passion of the Christ' with a score called 'Crucifixion', and our closing song is 'It Is Finished' performed by a group known as Passion, with Melodie Malone bringing the vocals. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the podcast! Address is...

Today we continue our journey with Mark, things get rather emotional with the arrest and trial of Jesus. The music score during that section of the reading comes from the 'Passion of the Christ' soundtrack, and includes 'Jesus Arrested' and 'Peter Denies Jesus'. Our closing song is the live version of 'The Blessing', performed by Elevation Worship. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you thi...

Today we are graced with end times prophesy courtesy of Jesus, as recorded in Mark ch 13. Dawson Maxey once again brings the background score and our closing song is 'I Know I've Been Changed' by LaShun Pace. As a reminder, we are reading out of 'The Voice' version. I would also invite you to check out and subscribe to our Instagram page, appropriately called......wait for it.....'Crown of Thorns'...

We continue our journey with Mark today, reading and discussing chapters 11&12. The background soundtrack is by composing/performance phenom Dawson Maxey and our closing song is 'Room at the Cross' , sung by Emily Havens of River Valley Worship. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the podcast! Address is crownofthorns25@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

We are inspired today with some great momentum in the 2 chapters we will spend time with today, Mark 9&10. We will enjoy a musical score called 'The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ' performed by Enspirian, during the reading, and close with a tune called 'Transfiguration' by Hillsong Worship. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the podcast! Address is crownofthorns25@gmail.co...

We continue our study of Mark today with a reading and discussion of Chapters 7&8. Our closing song is 'Thank You Lord' by Samuel Nwachukwu , a British-Nigerian music producer from Basingstoke, England. Samuel’s diverse catalogue strongly reflects his belief in Jesus, addressing issues people face while sharing the good news of the Gospel. I would also invite you to check out and subscribe to our...

We continue our journey today with Mark Ch 6. Sticking with one chapter as it is a bit lengthy and we are here to be thorough, not to run a race. We close with a song performed by Nathanial Bassey, titled 'This Is The Glory of The Lord'. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the podcast! Address is crownofthorns25@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

In this episode we continue moving through the book of Mark. Jesus begins teaching in parables and we get to dissect the true meaning of his valuable teaching. We close today with an opportunity to join in the prayer of salvation and a beautiful song by New Day Praise called 'My Salvation Prayer'. Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think about the podcast! Address is crownofthorns25@gma...

We continue our study of the book of Mark today, with chapters 2&3. Still going with the light rain/songbird mix for background sound, and we end with a beautiful rendition of 'How Great Thou Art' performed by Carrie Underwood. I would also invite you to check out and subscribe to our Instagram page, appropriately called......wait for it.....'Crown of Thorns'. It is easily identifiable as it uses...

We begin our study of the book of Mark today, starting with an overview of just who Mark is, followed by reading and discussing chapter 1. Our background tract is a lovely songbird mix which seems appropriate for this episode. For music credits, Johnny Cash has a cameo and will perform his song 'John the Baptist' for us, and we will close the reading with a beautiful song called 'Better Than Gold'...

We conclude our study of the book of Matthew today, reading and discussing chapter 28, which covers the resurrection of Jesus . Our background tract is a lovely songbird mix which seems appropriate for this episode. Once again we rely on 'The Passion of the Christ' soundtrack with a score called "Resurrection' during the reading. We close the reading with a beautiful song called 'Come to the Altar...

We continue our study of the book of Matthew today, reading and discussing chapter 27. One chapter today - its a bit lengthy and there is a lot to unpack. Our background tract is a gentle rain, which again seems appropriate for this episode. Things get a bit different than usual as I introduce a track called 'Crucifixion' from 'The Passion of the Christ' soundtrack during the reading. We close the...

We continue our study of the book of Matthew today, reading and discussing chapter 26. One chapter today - its a bit lengthy and there is a lot to unpack. Our background tract is a gentle rain, which seems appropriate for this episode. Things get a bit different than usual as I introduce a track called 'Peter Denies Jesus' from 'The Passion of the Christ' soundtrack during the reading. Following t...

We continue our study of the book of Matthew today, reading and discussing chapter 25. One chapter today - its a bit lengthy and there is a lot to unpack. . Our background track consists of a combination of nice relaxing nature sounds. We will again close with a song that aligns well with todays reading - 'Well Done performed by 'The Afters'. I would also invite you to check out and subscribe to o...

We continue our study of the book of Matthew today, reading and discussing chapter 24. One chapter today - its a bit lengthy and there is a lot to unpack. . I'm still hooked on our background music which was created specifically for this podcast by my friend and composing / performance phenom Dawson Maxey and is called 'Dwelling Pad'. I'm super stoked about that. We will close with a song that ali...

We continue our study of the book of Matthew today, reading and discussing chapters 22& 23. I'm hooked on our background music which was created specifically for this podcast by my friend and composing / performance phenom Dawson Maxey and is called 'Dwelling Pad'. I'm super stoked about that. We will close with a song that aligns well with todays reading - 'Love God and Love People' by Danny Goke...

We continue our study of the book of Matthew today, reading and discussing chapters 20& 21. I'm hooked on our background music which was created specifically for this podcast by my friend and composing / performance phenom Dawson Maxey and is called 'Dwelling Pad'. I'm super stoked about that. We will close with a fantastic praise and worship song appropriately called 'Praise' by Elevation Worship...

We continue our study of the book of Matthew today, reading and discussing chapters 18 & 19. Our background music was created specifically for this podcast by my friend and composing / performance phenom Dawson Maxey and is called 'Dwelling Pad'. I'm super stoked about that. We will close with a beautiful song - 'Adonai' from Nathanial Bassey. Nathaniel is a Nigerian singer, pastor, trumpeter and...