Is It Safe? | A Holy Week Devotional from Jerusalem with Joshua Swanson

In this powerful special edition of The Walk, Worship Leader Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Joshua Swanson, takes us to Jerusalem for a deeply moving Holy Week reflection. Recorded from a window overlooking the Mount of Olives, Joshua recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus, the sobering sound of air raid sirens, and the breathtaking sight of a rainbow stretched over the Temple Mount.

This episode isn't just a devotional—it's a bold invitation to step into obedience, even when the path isn’t safe. Whether you’re leading worship, planting a church, navigating transition, or seeking clarity in your calling, this message will stir your soul and realign your heart.

💬 What you’ll take away:


A fresh perspective on Jesus’ journey to the cross


Encouragement to prioritize calling over comfort


A personal challenge to walk in faith, not fear

💥 Don’t miss this one—hit play, and then share it with a friend who needs a reminder of God’s faithfulness.

🎧 Subscribe to The Walk for more real stories of faith at the intersection of worship, calling, and creativity.

👉 Love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts—your feedback helps others discover the show and fuels the mission to support worship leaders everywhere.

🔗 Connect with us:


Website: https://worshipleader.com


Instagram: @worshipleader


Facebook: Worship Leader Magazine


X (Twitter): @WorshipLeader

🎙️ Connect with Joshua Swanson


Instagram: @creatingjoshua


LinkedIn: Joshua Swanson

📸 Don’t forget to check out the rainbow photo over the Temple Mount in the show notes at worshipleader.com.

🙏 Until next time, let’s walk the not-so-safe path of faith—because He goes before us.

#HolyWeek #WorshipLeader #TheWalkPodcast #FaithOverFear #PalmSunday #ObedienceOverComfort #JerusalemDevotional

Is It Safe? | A Holy Week Devotional from Jerusalem with Joshua Swanson
In this powerful special edition of The Walk, Worship Leader Magazine&rsquo;s Editor-in-Chief, Joshua Swanson, takes us to Jerusalem for a deeply moving Holy Week reflection. Recorded from a window overlooking the Mount of Olives, Joshua recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus, the sobering sound of air raid sirens, and the breathtaking sight of a rainbow stretched over the Temple Mount.
This episode isn't just a devotional&mdash;it's a bold invitation to step into obedience, even when the path isn&rsquo;t safe. Whether you&rsquo;re leading worship, planting a church, navigating transition, or seeking clarity in your calling, this message will stir your soul and realign your heart.
💬 What you&rsquo;ll take away:
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A fresh perspective on Jesus&rsquo; journey to the cross
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Encouragement to prioritize calling over comfort
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A personal challenge to walk in faith, not fear
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💥 Don&rsquo;t miss this one&mdash;hit play, and then share it with a friend who needs a reminder of God&rsquo;s faithfulness.
🎧 Subscribe to The Walk for more real stories of faith at the intersection of worship, calling, and creativity.
👉 Love this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts&mdash;your feedback helps others discover the show and fuels the mission to support worship leaders everywhere.
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🔗 Connect with us:
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Website: <a href="https://worshipleader.com" data-start="1585" data-end="1639">https://worshipleader.com</a>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/worshipleader" data-start="1655" data-end="1712">@worshipleader</a>
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Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/worshipleadermag" data-start="1727" data-end="1795">Worship Leader Magazine</a>
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X (Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/WorshipLeader" data-start="1813" data-end="1858">@WorshipLeader</a>
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🎙️ Connect with Joshua Swanson
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/creatingjoshua" data-start="1911" data-end="1974">@creatingjoshua</a>
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📸 Don&rsquo;t forget to check out the rainbow photo over the Temple Mount in the show notes at <a href="https://worshipleader.com" data-start="2147" data-end="2193">worshipleader.com</a>.
🙏 Until next time, let&rsquo;s walk the not-so-safe path of faith&mdash;because He goes before us.
#HolyWeek #WorshipLeader #TheWalkPodcast #FaithOverFear #PalmSunday #ObedienceOverComfort #JerusalemDevotional

Worship Leader’s devotional podcast platforms guests that are passionate believers with a great story and an even better message for our large audience of worshippers. Our guests are creatives who walk with God daily and bring a great word to the Body of Christ. They include worship leaders, pastors, educators, speakers, and artists. Listeners will travel along each week and hear an intimate first-person story and learn how, through that story, our guests have built a lifestyle of worship.

Full Episode List: https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/

The Walk is a production of Authentic Media's Worship Leader Magazine. Emmy Award-winning producer and editor Matt McCartie teamed up with host and Authentic Media partner Joshua Swanson to bring this podcast to life.

Worship Leader’s devotional podcast platforms guests that are passionate believers with a great story and an even better message for our large audience of worshippers. Our guests are creatives who walk with God daily and bring a great word to the Body of Christ. They include worship leaders, pastors, educators, speakers, and artists. Listeners will travel along each week and hear an intimate first-person story and learn how, through that story, our guests have built a lifestyle of worship. Full Episode List: <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/">https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/</a> The Walk is a production of Authentic Media's Worship Leader Magazine. Emmy Award-winning producer and editor Matt McCartie teamed up with host and Authentic Media partner Joshua Swanson to bring this podcast to life.

Worship Leaders are more than just musicians and performers. These leaders and creatives walk with God daily and can bring a good word to the Body of Christ.

The Walk: Devotionals for Worshippers

Worship Leader’s devotional podcast platforms guests that are passionate believers with a great story and an even better message for our large audience of worshippers. Our guests are creatives who walk with God daily and bring a great word to the Body of Christ. They include worship leaders, pastors, educators, speakers, and artists. Listeners will travel along each week and hear an intimate first-person story and learn how, through that story, our guests have built a lifestyle of worship.

Full Episode List: https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/

The Walk is a production of Authentic Media's Worship Leader Magazine. Emmy Award-winning producer and editor Matt McCartie teamed up with host and partner Joshua Swanson to bring this podcast to life.

Worship Leader’s devotional podcast platforms guests that are passionate believers with a great story and an even better message for our large audience of worshippers. Our guests are creatives who walk with God daily and bring a great word to the Body of Christ. They include worship leaders, pastors, educators, speakers, and artists. Listeners will travel along each week and hear an intimate first-person story and learn how, through that story, our guests have built a lifestyle of worship.
Full Episode List: <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/">https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/</a> The Walk is a production of Authentic Media's Worship Leader Magazine. Emmy Award-winning producer and editor Matt McCartie teamed up with host and partner Joshua Swanson to bring this podcast to life.

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