Dec 25, 2024
Merry Christmas! Today, I'm re-airing a favorite episode featuring my friend Haley Stewart. Christmastide is a season of festivity—carols, parties, decorations, and food. But do we understand the real meaning of festivity and its divine origins? In this conversation, Haley offers us a Christian understanding...
Dec 18, 2024
It’s time for Ebenezer Scrooge to “face the facts” about his spiritual state and meet the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. My colleague Meredith joins me to explore this sobering yet necessary part of Scrooge’s journey and the transformative power of mercy triumphing over judgment. Even if you’re familiar...
Dec 11, 2024
Abundance, festivity, community, and feasting are hallmarks of the Christmas season! They’re also central themes in Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the Ghost of Christmas Present. Heidi White joins us this week for a rich discussion on the second spirit in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Listen and learn how...
Dec 4, 2024
We’re diving into the first part of A Christmas Carol, starting with an introduction to the greedy, miserable miser Ebenezer Scrooge. My daughter Abigail joins me today to explore who Scrooge is at the beginning of the novel, and how his encounters with the ghost of Jacob Marley and the Ghost of Christmas Past begin...
Nov 27, 2024
Today we flip the script, and my friend Maggie interviews me about Advent. This season is meant to prepare us for Christ’s coming—and there are so many meaningful ways to observe it. Whether you’re new to Advent or not, tune in for a conversation about the depth and beauty of Advent and the many ways you can