1. Dr. Paulson highlights the problem of necessity as it relates to the betrayal of Jesus.
  2. The problem isn't your stuff, and it isn't your efforts. The problem is YOU. With God, even your salvation is possible, but on your own you're toast.
  3. It seems like the Pharisees have marriage issues, but the real issue is the question "why do those who say they love the Law want to create loopholes to get around it?"
  4. Mary is blessed, because Mary knows the way God works and because she knows His promises, and she knows that in her womb grows her savior.
  5. In this episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about all the projects they have in the works. From speaking engagements, a book on patience, a book on motherhood, and perhaps a children's book?
  6. Dr. Paulson has one more Christmas story from Luther to share.
  7. What is Christmas all about? It's inconceivable, but nevertheless about Christ being conceived. The word of God was promised, and that promise was Jesus.
  8. What does it mean to become a child in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven? Pride and earthly strength compete with Christlike humility.
  9. "You have little faith" really just means "You think you have a small Jesus." What Jesus promises He is able to do.
  10. "Take up your cross and follow me" . . . what does this mean?
  11. The confession of Jesus as the Christ is the firm foundation of the Church. Even as Peter was called blessed in confessing this, so too are we.
  12. In the constant search for new and novel experiences, are we forsaking the simple word of God? Beware of the leaven of novelty.