As Easter approaches, the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) has a curated variety of resources—all from NRB members—to help individuals and families reflect on the significance of this season. From devotionals and educational materials to films and family activities, these offerings are designed to enrich your Easter experience.
If your member organization or ministry has special Easter programming, resources, or media that you would like added to this list, please email presscenter@nrb.org.
DEVOTIONALS & REFLECTIONS
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA): Digital devotional
To prepare for Easter, get your digital copy of a devotional from Billy Graham and use this guide to help you focus your heart on Jesus Christ—and equip you to share His peace with others. - Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): Devotional series
A series of devotionals from CBN focused on Lent and Easter, providing spiritual insights and encouragement. - CSN Radio: The Hope of Easter: 40 Days of Reading and Reflection
This engaging resource includes short reflections, journaling prompts, and space to write your thoughts, encouraging a deeper personal interaction with Jesus’ life, sacrificial death, and resurrection. Learn more at this link. - Haven Today: Darkest Night Brightest Day
Authored by Marty Machowski, this family devotional offers readings from Palm Sunday through Easter. Machowski provides discussion questions (and answers) for parents of preschool and school-aged children. Illustrated by Phil Schorr, this beautiful book will become a treasured Easter favorite as a reminder of how God turned the darkest night into the brightest day. - Joni & Friends: Holy Week Devotional
Joni Eareckson Tada offers a seven-part, Holy Week devotional to prepare your heart for Jesus today. Available for download at this link. - Operation Blessing: “Prepare Him Room”
This free, one-week devotional prayer guide focuses on themes such as prayer, fasting, sacrifice, confession, repentance, and resurrection. It’s designed to help believers prepare their hearts during the Holy Week leading up to Easter. - PraiseLive: “Walking With Jesus”
You can experience Holy Week from a powerful, first hand perspective of walking with Jesus each day throughout the week. When you text the word, “Walk” to 800-658-2229, you’ll receive daily texts from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. The texts will be directly from Scripture on what Jesus did and said in the days leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Learn more at this link. - Profound Promises: Children’s & adult devotionals
For children of all ages, Easter is Coming! explores Easter week through the eyes of 12 different groups who interacted with Jesus through charming illustrations, including a hidden picture of Jesus and discussion questions on each page. Also, see passion week through the eyes of those who met Jesus during His final days in Walking with Jesus to Calvary, an Easter devotional for adults.
FILMS & MEDIA
- FaithChannel: “The Easter Series”
A visual retelling of the Easter story through the perspective of biblical characters, providing a unique way to experience the events of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection during each day of Holy Week. Learn more and watch here. - Great American Media: Easter programming
Check out Great American Media’s Easter celebrations, including a full day of Good Friday programming and showcasing traditional faith-filled content throughout the season, including the films Forty-Seven Days with Jesus and Faith of Angels, as well as “The Passion Play,” live from Shepherd Church in Los Angeles. The Pure Flix library of Easter films includes The Two Thieves, Just in Time, Apostle Peter, and The Blind, along with special presentations such as The Museum of the Bible’s “The History of Easter.” Learn more here. - Love Worth Finding: “Voices of Easter”
Nine characters present monologues describing their experiences the week Jesus died and rose again. These voices offer imaginary accounts, but with the rock-solid Biblical truth you’ve come to expect from Love Worth Finding. - Movieguide®: Top 10 Movies to Celebrate Easter
A curated list of films that capture the essence of Easter, suitable for family viewing and reflection. - Pinnacle Peak: “The Last Supper”
A new film that portrays the events of the Last Supper, providing viewers with a visual representation of this pivotal moment in the Easter narrative. Learn more here.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
- Ambassador Advertising: Special programming
Ambassador Advertising offers special radio and media programs that focus on the Easter story and its significance in Christian life. - Back to the Bible Canada: Sermon series
Join Dr. Neufeld as he unpacks our undeniable need for a savior, the importance of the cross, and the freedom we have in Christ through His death. This is a series of reflection and celebration, drawing us in as we come to understand the true power of the death and resurrection of Jesus. - BGEA: Easter radio special
The Billy Graham Radio Special “What Easter Means for You” guides your listeners from understanding Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross to celebrating the new life offered through His resurrection. This 26:30 program features two Billy Graham messages: “The Real Meaning of the Cross” and “Words From the Risen Christ.” Radio stations interested in airing this feature can contact Ashley Thompson at althompson@bgea.org for more information. - Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF): Give an Easter gift.
Bring the hope of Christ to boys and girls around the world this Easter through supporting CEF’s special project EASTER 2025: BOXES OF BOOKS to send urgently needed teaching materials and Gospel literature into “critical zones” all over the world. - CEF: Lessons & activities
A collection of lessons and activities designed to teach children about the significance of Easter. - Compassion International: Easter around the world
A resource exploring how Easter is celebrated in different countries, offering a global perspective on the holiday. - Coral Ridge Ministries: Easter teachings
Coral Ridge Ministries offers a collection of Easter-focused sermons and videos that provide a deeper understanding of Christ’s resurrection and its impact on faith. - FamilyLife: “Easter Made Easy”
This collection includes resources like “9 Ways to Create a Meaningful Easter,” ideas for a family worship service, an activity book to use alongside Resurrection Eggs,® an Easter countdown paper chain, guided journaling pages for Holy Week, and more. Also check out their collection of articles and podcasts offering guidance on explaining Easter and Lent to children, creating meaningful family traditions, and understanding the significance of the season. - Focus on the Family: “Walking Through Holy Week”
A guide to help families and individuals reflect on the events leading up to Easter, with craft ideas, recipes, puzzles, object lessons, and much more. Download it today for free. Also check out this resource for ideas to focus your family on Jesus’ death and resurrection. - International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) on Passover
An informative resource that delves into the significance of Passover, its traditions, and its connection to the Easter story. - Operation Blessing: Children’s activities & Scripture
Get free Easter activities, coloring pages, and enriching Bible scriptures.
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
- Grace to You: One Perfect Life
Join John MacArthur as he takes you back 2,000 years to Jesus’ final hours with His disciples, just before He was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death on a cross. There history’s greatest drama unfolded. This two-part audio program is based on John MacArthur’s book One Perfect Lifeand features dramatic Scripture reading accompanied by commentary from John. - Insight for Living: Easter resources
A selection of books and study materials that delve into the significance of Easter. - Love Worth Finding: Write the Word, hear the Word, share the Word.
Special resources including a journal, audio program, and conversation starter kit, all designed to deepen your walk with Christ, reflect on His sacrifice, and lead others to do the same. - Luis Palau: “Easter Hope” website
An online platform offering articles, videos, and resources that explore the hope and joy of Easter, emphasizing the transformative power of Jesus’ resurrection. - Turning Point with David Jeremiah: Season of Hope
A book from Turning Point Ministries that explores the meaning of Easter and the hope it provides for believers. - WK Ministries: The Trials, Crucifixion, and Burial of Jesus of Nazareth
A detailed examination of the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, offering historical and biblical insights, authored by Woodrow Michael Kroll. Purchase the book and learn more at this link.