1. King Herod's rule is threatened when the Magi come to worship the one born King of the Jews. But did they spill the beans?
  2. Caleb and Scott host a Christmas episode where they talk about Santa, magic, and Scott’s graying beard.
  3. 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.
  4. Dr. Paulson walks through Luther's Christmas Hymn, From Heaven Above To Earth I Come.
  5. 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.
  6. Scott, Caleb, and Dave Rufner discuss the place and purpose of Church seasons.
  7. As part of two Christmas episodes, Dr. Paulson talks about the importance of the incarnation.
  8. Matthew tells us how Jesus came from a proud and glorious lineage of . . . well, of prostitutes, thieves, and murderers as well as kings and prophets, all of whom happen to be God's people. Jesus reaches all the way down into our humanity so that He can fulfill everything for us.
  9. Have Yourself A Very Enlightened Christmas. In this episode, an examination of the impact of the Enlightenment on the Church, especially the preaching and traditions of Advent and Christmas.
  10. It’s Christmas in Germany for Hitler. In this episode, a historical examination of Christmas in Germany during the Nazi regime, including new hymns, advent calendars, the emergence of Wotan, and Hitler’s Silent Night.
  11. Christmas? This Is Pretty Much The Whole Package. Gillespie and Riley read and so discuss Augustine’s sermon “Why Celebrate Christmas?” This episode, more rabbit trails, laughs, and discussion of Psalm 85 as the perfect Christmas sermon text.
  12. The Thinking Fellows talk about Christmas platitudes, comfort at Christmas, and share some personal Christmas stories.