Wesley Methodist - Probus

Hosts John and Gillian Thornley share six pieces of music for Easter and Holy Week, moving from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. The programme features New Zealand hymnody, traditional choral works, contemporary interpretations, and reflections on themes of grief, hope, and resurrection. Music include…

A programme of church news, guests, and a variety of music hosted by John Thornley on behalf of the Wesley Methodist Church on Broadway in Palmerston North, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

A programme of church news, guests, and a variety of music hosted by John Thornley on behalf of the Wesley Methodist Church on Broadway in Palmerston North, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

This week's programme reflects on the Easter story through the song The Weight by The Band, exploring its themes of burden, compassion, and spiritual symbolism. John discusses the song’s background, various recordings, and connections to the Gospel narrative, before offering a theological interpret…