The Characters of Christmas

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The Characters of Christmas is a podcast created to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the minor characters that played a part in Jesus’ birth. It is the companion to Dan Darling's book "The Characters of Christmas: The U

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    • Nov 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    The Music of Christmas - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 13:33


    Dan is back and talking about his favorite Christmas music! This week we take at the much-loved carol: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/

    The Music of Christmas - Hark the Herald Angels Sing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 14:23


    Dan is back and talking about his favorite Christmas music! Today, he talk about at the beautiful Christmas song, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.' You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/

    Introducing: The Characters of Easter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 16:54


    Where to Find The rest of The Characters of Easter episodes:LifeAudio | Apple Podcasts | SpotifyIn The Characters of Easter, you'll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ's death and resurrection. Enter their stories and ultimately draw closer to Christ Himself as you encounter His Passion through their experiences. Take a journey back to first-century Palestine and walk in the shoes of legendary people like Simon Peter, Judas, Pilate, John, Mary Magdalene and others.Characters of Easter Resources:To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/Follow Dan:Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Surprising People in Jesus' Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 26:05


    This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In our final episode, we look at the surprising people in Jesus' family. You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    Simeon and Anna: The Oldest Bucket List

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 18:34


    This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. Here's a question for you: what's on your bucket list? For Simeon and Anna, they had a special list: to see the awaited Messiah.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    Herod: The Monster of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 20:04


    This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we're talking about the monster of Christmas: King Herod. You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Wise Men: Seeking and Finding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 19:56


    This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we look closer at the Wise Men.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    Shepherds: The First to Know at Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 16:50


    This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we look at perhaps the most unlikely people in the Christmas story: the shepherds.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Innkeeper: Making Room for Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 18:30


    This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we take a deeper look at the role of the Innkeeper in the story of Christmas. You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    The Angels: A Panoramic Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 19:09


    This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we examine the ones who had a panoramic view of the unfolding of Christmas: the angels. You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    Mary: The Simple Girl at the Center of Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 23:02


    This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we examine the simple girl at the center of the Christmas story: Mary. Let's spend some time meditating on the great faith of this woman.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    Zechariah and Elizabeth: A Christmas Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 20:17


    This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we examine the first miracle in the Christmas story: the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth and their miracle pregnancy.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    Joseph: The Unsung Hero of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 22:34


    This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we examine the unsung hero of Christmas: Joseph.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

    Jesus: The Main Character of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 13:40


    This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. But before we get to them, we have to talk about the main character of Christmas: Christ himself.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

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