The Ride Home - Thursday, April 2, 2026

·1 hr 25 min·5 clips

Pastor Bill Glaze argues Jesus rode into Jerusalem not as a king, but as the selected Passover lamb on the exact day lambs were chosen.

The episode opens with John and Kathy's casual banter about losing personal items like a watch and a retainer. They then preview the show's segments, including a conversation about a Lyft ride, an article on profanity, a spilled tofu story tease, and a poll about social media and democracy. Kathy delivers the 'Top Four at Four' news segment, covering NASA's Artemis II launch, President Trump's address on the Iran war, the ousting of Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Pittsburgh Pirates promoting top prospect Connor Griffin. Pastor Bill Glaze joins to discuss the theological significance of Jesus's triumphal entry, arguing he entered Jerusalem as the selected Passover lamb rather than a conquering king. The hosts then discuss a Wall Street Journal article about the increased and intentional use of the F-word in political discourse, reflecting on the coarsening of American culture. Author Daniel Darling is interviewed about the Easter character Barabbas, drawing parallels between the insurrectionist's unexpected freedom and the concept of grace. A Washington Post poll is discussed, finding that Americans who spend five or more hours daily on social media are more open to political violence and less supportive of democracy. The hosts express excitement about the Artemis II launch, sharing personal reactions. Professor Carmen Joy Imes shares her conversation with an Iranian Uber driver who expressed disillusionment with Islam and support for U.S. action against the regime. The hosts rank Easter candies in a 'Five at Five Thirty' segment. They discuss a Washington Post article about young people, particularly 'Theobros', flocking to traditional Catholic churches in New York City. The episode concludes with scripture readings for Maundy Thursday.

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A conversation that moves from small talk to Pilate, foot washing, and Isaiah.

The Ride Home with John and Kathy begins with a modest studio scramble over a watch and a lost retainer, then eases into an Easter conversation about Jesus and Pilate.

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A missing watch, a lost retainer, and Pilate all show up together.

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