1. Craig and Troy plumb the depths of the importance of Christmas by simply asking, "But what if it didn't happen that way?"
  2. Hidden Streams wanted to finish the year with a celebration of the good and holy gift of love.
  3. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Advent and Christmas traditions from Latin America.
  4. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth while both are pregnant – Mary with Jesus, and Elizabeth with John.
  5. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man who is likely the most prolific and popular Christian songwriters in the English language with a special connection to the season.
  6. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at a tradition in the church akin to “Holy Week” but for Christmas.
  7. Weekend Edition for December 14-15, 2024
  8. Tighten Up. In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s Advent 3 ordination sermon, discussing rites and ceremonies, church traditions, God’s mysteries versus the devil’s, and much pastoral talk about transparency and honesty amongst brothers and sisters in the Gospel.
  9. This meditation is great for Advent, a season of waiting in expectation for all that is damaged and ruined to be made whole.
  10. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the origin of the most iconic plant of the Christmas season.
  11. On this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson discusses the story of John the Baptist in prison.
  12. Countdown to Armageddon. In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s Advent 2 sermon (1532) and discuss signs and symbols, the liturgical calendar, funerals, preaching, and many many other things of an episodic nature.