{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Paradox of the Cross: Power in Weakness, Victory in Death","description":"The cross is the greatest paradox in history. It looked like defeat\u2014but it was the ultimate triumph. It looked like weakness\u2014but it shattered the power of sin and death. It looked like shame\u2014but it crowned Jesus with glory. In this episode, I explore how the cross confronts every worldly definition of success, power, and identity\u2014and why it remains the central symbol of the Christian life. From first-century scandal to present-day distortion, we\u2019ll examine what it means to embrace the way of the cross in a culture obsessed with platform, applause, and self-preservation. Because the Gospel doesn\u2019t promise comfort\u2014it promises crucifixion. But on the other side of the cross\u2026 is resurrection. \ud83d\udc49 Tune in to be challenged, centered, and freshly awakened to the call of Christ. ","author_name":"Perspectives with Joseph Mattera","author_url":"http:\/\/josephmattera.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39326350\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/49b8ee\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39326350"}