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  1. Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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    12/23/20
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1648 when George Fox first founded his Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. The reading is a 5th century Advent hymn, "Vox clara ecce intonat," translated by Edward Caswals as "Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding!"
    Wednesday, December 23, 2020

  2. Mall Santa

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    12/22/20
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith
    Caleb and Scott host a Christmas episode where they talk about Santa, magic, and Scott’s graying beard.
    Mall Santa

  3. God Shat His Pants

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    12/22/20
    2 mins
    By Joel Hess | Paul Koch
    God will forever be man. While you think about that, take a listen to our recent episode on the elevation of human beings on Christmas, Mary’s unique role, and ministering to public servants unable to be home for Christmas.
    God Shat His Pants

  4. Tuesday, December 22, 2020

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    12/22/20
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1216. We remember the founding of the Dominican Order. The reading is from Charles Wesley, the last two stanzas to his "Hymn for Christmas Day."
    Tuesday, December 22, 2020

  5. From Heaven Above To Earth I Come

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    12/21/20
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson walks through Luther's Christmas Hymn, From Heaven Above To Earth I Come.
    From Heaven Above To Earth I Come

  6. Monday, December 21, 2020

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    12/21/20
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1504. We remember Berthold von Henneberg. The reading is from 16th-century poet Robert Southwell, "A Christmas Poem."
    Monday, December 21, 2020

  7. Sunday, December 20, 2020

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    12/20/20
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1849. We remember pre-Millenial William Miller. The reading is from David A. Redding, "Adult Advent Announcement."
    Sunday, December 20, 2020

  8. Saturday, December 19, 2020

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    12/19/20
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1961. We remember the "Virgin Mother of a Thousand Egyptians," Lillian Trasher. The reading is from Christopher Harvey, a 17th-century poet, his "Nativity."
    Saturday, December 19, 2020

  9. Friday, December 18, 2020

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    12/18/20
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1979. We remember the theologian Hans Küng. The reading is a word for Advent on the Incarnation from Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
    Friday, December 18, 2020

  10. 186: Christmas During the Civil War

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    12/17/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Can We Just Have A Civil Christmas? In the episode, what was Christmas like during the Civil War? Puritans, holiday traditions, and why the Church is an incarnate Church.
    186: Christmas During the Civil War

  11. Thursday, December 17, 2020

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    12/17/20
    8 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    The year was 1551. We remember Father György Martinuzzi. The reading is from Scott Cairns, "Christmas Green."
    Thursday, December 17, 2020

  12. Christmas and Church Seasons

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    12/16/20
    1 min
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith
    Scott, Caleb, and Dave Rufner discuss the place and purpose of Church seasons.
    Christmas and Church Seasons