Good Friday Radio Reflections on Newstalk ZB

Stations of the Cross

These 12 short audio reflections trace the final hours of Jesus’ life, following the ancient “Stations of the Cross” tradition. Each piece captures a moment along the Via Dolorosa — the path to the cross — inviting you to pause, imagine, and reflect on the events of that first Good Friday.

Adapted for radio and narrated by Leighton Smith, they are vivid, moving, and at times confronting (R18), offering a powerful way to engage with the Easter story.

Bear Grylls Interview

From Everest summits to survival extremes, Bear Grylls has built a reputation on resilience and risk. But this Good Friday, the conversation turns to something deeper — as he reflects on faith and his book The Greatest Story Ever Told, exploring the life of Jesus as his most meaningful journey yet.

Karl Faase Interview

Karl Faase is the CEO of Olive Tree Media and creator of the documentary series Jesus the Game Changer. In this Good Friday conversation, he explores the bold idea that Jesus didn’t just shape religion — but helped shape the modern world, and why that still matters today.

Please help make this possible

Today’s Good Friday programming on Newstalk ZB is produced for you by CBA — a not-for-profit dedicated to sharing the heart of the Christian faith in mainstream media.

If today’s reflections have meant something to you, we’d love you to be part of making this possible. Your support helps bring this message to life — not just today, but throughout the year. Thank you!