[Well, it almost rhymes! :-) ]  

Fun episode here, folks. We'll bet good money that this may be the first podcast episode EVER mentioning both Mary Magdalene and a herd of angry mama elephants. (But if you find another one, by all means let us know and we'll give you a prize.  Seriously.) 

A poignant scene from an episode of the groundbreaking TV series  "The Chosen" (Season 3, so spoiler alert if you have not gotten that far yet) prompts a heartfelt & encouraging discussion about the relentlessness of evil, the paralyzing power of shame, and the ongoing struggle to hold on to one's new identity in Christ.  What even does it mean to have a "new identity," and how does the grace of God fashion such a thing in anyone?  

Wendy and Chris each share about their own internal battles to remain rooted in Jesus, and what kinds of things bring them back around when the old self threatens to rise up and wreck the room.

00:00 Introduction to Surviving Saturday Podcast
00:12 Transformative Impact of Easter Saturday
00:40 Meet the Hosts: Wendy and Chris
01:07 The Chosen: Impact on Understanding Scripture
02:23 Conflict with Evil and Personal Identity
05:04 Wendy's Journey: From Childhood to Empowerment
11:50 Symbolism of Elephants in Wendy's Growth
15:49 Relationship Dynamics: Wendy and Chris
18:36 Embracing Goodness and Connection
22:20 Standing Firm in Faith and Redemption
24:43 Communication and True Identity
26:30 Balancing Identity and Overcoming Past
29:47 Community Support and Redemption
31:59 Engaging with the Podcast and Nurture Counseling