WCPI’s ‘Focus’ explores various Easter themes

“Focus,” a weekly educational feature which typically deals with local social, economic, educational and public-policy issues, is devoted every Holy Week to commentaries and mediations on Christ’s Passion and triumphant resurrection. This year the broadcast features two panels of commentators from various churches.

The first session, airing Tuesday at 6:03 p.m. and again Wednesday at 6:08 am, includes Pat Bigbee, Sunday school teacher at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, and Andy Gay, minister at First Presbyterian Church. The second panel, scheduled for broadcast Thursday at 1:03 p.m. and Friday at 1:08 am, features as guests Living Word Fellowship pastor Jim Zlaten, Christ United Methodist minister Mark Carrigan and Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian’s Lanny Johnson.

“As a public radio service with a strong commitment to informed discussion of important subjects, we try to devote some time to the spiritual dimensions of the human condition, as well as the secular,” said WCPI volunteer producer Bill Zechman, host for the “Focus” series.

“While the modern date for the celebration of Easter is basically arbitrary and not necessarily anchored in the historical chronology, Christians around the world are especially in tune now with the crucifixion and resurrection and make this time of year a special occasion for personal reflection and devotion,” he continued.

“I think our panelists’ thoughts will find widespread resonance in that part of the Christian community covered by WCPI’s signal,” Zechman noted. “We hope these special ‘Focus’ programs add extra meaning and depth to this year’s Easter observance.”