Podcasts about baby jesus

Visit with Steve Ray as he walks us through what the child Jesus saw from the manger! Plus, Sister Theres Tran discusses the importance of taking care of our mental health in this season, and how to approach it from a spiritual perspective.

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. In this sleep story, travel along as we recall the Magi from the east who said, “We saw His star…and have come to worship Him.” Relax to this peaceful journey through Scripture that will comfort and guide you. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Rev. Rufus Smith teaches as we prepare for Christmas. Baby Jesus (the reason for the season) was God's best gift to us, and your commitment to Him is your best gift to give back to God.Stay connected with Hope Church Memphis:Website • HopeChurchMemphis.comInstagram • @Hope4MemphisTikTok • @Hope4MemphisFacebook • @Hope4MemphisPrayer • HopeChurchMemphis.com/PrayerGiving • HopeChurchMemphis.com/Give

2025 watch night reflection. Mark introduces us to the travels of a baby Jesus, part of a nativity scene.

Today's HeadlinesWhen “Joy to the World” feels impossibleWhen simple acts of faith bring prison timeEmbracing the missional nature of Christmas

A lot of podcasts don't upload this time of year. What are they afraid of? That's what I wanna know. We're out here, dropping podcasts on Christmas Eve. Why? I don't know. Bravery? Merriment? The male loneliness epidemic that we can only treat by way of weekly Zoom chats? You be the judge. Merry Christmas, you filthy beacons of stardust emanating light throughout the cosmos. You're all our north stars, you know that? And we're the wise old men. Following you. Forever. Music/SFX: If you like our sounds, sign up for ONE FREE MONTH on us at Epidemic Sound! Over 30,000 songs: http://share.epidemicsound.com/n96pc Follow The Valleyfolk across the digital globe: http://twitter.com/TheValleyfolk http://instagram.com/TheValleyfolk http://facebook.com/TheValleyfolk Follow the group on their personal socials: Joe Bereta: http://twitter.com/JoeBereta http://instagram.com/joebereta Elliott Morgan: http://twitter.com/elliottcmorgan http://instagram.com/elliottmorgan Steve Zaragoza: http://twitter.com/stevezaragoza http://instagram.com/stevezaragoza His name is BABY JESUS put some respect on his name

We often say that this show is about entrapping our friends into watching Glee and never has it been more true. We dragged our friend Sky into non-canonical hell and he's only barely able to keep up thanks to Baby Jesus and a Little Guy. Just don't let Santana near your kids. Sky can be found on bsky @sandwichsurplus.bsky.social Check out the Corner Podcast Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/CornerPodcastNetwork. We also have the Corner Pod Net Discord here: https://discord.gg/Hf8Y2yEJPe. If you want to contact us we can be found at loserlikemepod@gmail.com, or @loserlikemepod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Tanner can be found there @SparkyUpstart, and Christina @CWoodsArt.

Christmas 2025 is almost here. Let's use this as a time to focus on the Christmas account of the birth of the Christ-child and discover unique facts about Christmas we may not have ever considered. For example, how about those shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night (Luke 2:8). Who were these guys anyway? All we know about them is they were shepherds in Bethlehem. This means most likely the sheep they were watching that first Christmas night were sheep destined to become sacrificial lambs at the Temple in Jerusalem. Bethlehem is close to Jerusalem. If you travel it today, it takes less than half an hour—about 5 and 1/2 miles. In that day, a little longer of course, but certainly doable in a few hours. These shepherds in that field that night were raising sacrificial lambs for the Temple, and then suddenly, the visit of the angels tells them the Lamb of God has been born in Bethlehem. Once they recover from the fright of this visitation, they decide to go see the Lamb of God, born to take away the sin of the world. Leaving their sheep behind—which was very unusual for shepherds to do—they travel to find the baby with Mary and Joseph, and they worship him. Then they spread the word, telling everyone what they had seen and who they had seen! Reminds me of a wonderful verse from the wonderful song, A Cradle in the Shadow of the Cross. Talking about the shepherds looking at Baby Jesus—listen to this verse: The shepherd lads were bending the knee, and how the little lambs were all trying to see, the Passover Lamb, born in a manager, just to give his life for lost sheep like me. A baby born to be a lamb—the Lamb of God for you and me. We have much to celebrate this Christmas! Jesus was born in a manger to become a man—the God-Man, the only qualified Savior who gave his life for lost sheep like me and you. Think about that today; it's a great way to prepare your heart for Christmas day.

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. God is always ready to surprise us. Hear the angel’s message in Luke 2:11. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why did Jesus come to earth? What was his purpose? Where did he come from? What was his bloodline?Merry Christmas!

This Is True Really News Episode 1023 brings you the strangest stories from around the world! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the bizarre origin of Eggo waffles - originally called "Fraffles" by the Dorsa brothers in the 1950s until customers rejected the name. Discover why Belgian authorities are searching for a stolen faceless Baby Jesus nativity figure that sparked social media controversy. Learn about the Crotch Pot, a real hiking product that uses body heat to cook your meals while you hike (yes, really). Plus, a New Zealand jewelry heist takes an uncomfortable turn when a thief swallows a $33,000 Fabergé octopus pendant and police wait for nature to take its course.Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony VerkinnesGet your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Have a weird news story, question, or comment? Email us at TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #PodcastHighlights #BizarreNews #EggoWaffles #Fraffles #StrangerThings #BelgiumNews #HikingGear #NewZealand #FabergeEgg #JewelryTheft #FunnyNews #ComedyPodcast #TrueCrime #OddNews #RealNews #PodcastClips

Continuing our  advent sermon series titled 'For to us a Child is Born', Pastor Myron shares from Matthew 11:28-30, a sermon titled 'Jesus the Prince of Peace'. If you need support or encouragement, or would like to learn more about how to begin a relationship with Jesus, please reach out to the church or email help@hhachurch.com.

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Rachel Vega, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. Be lulled into a time of deep, peaceful sleep as you journey to the fields where shepherds kept their flocks by night. Envision the glorious news delivered by the angel, announcing Jesus’ miraculous birth. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Fr. John Brancich, FSSP, is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004. In Today's Show: Why are certain Gospels non-canonical? What came first, the universe or God? Did Mary and Joseph stay with the Baby Jesus in Bethlehem for the 40 days until they went to Nazareth? What is a liturgical abuse? Catechism recommendations. Does the FSSP favor writing in cursive? Does God dispense the same grace to everyone? Is gene-editing moral? How can someone leave a state of moral sin without being Catholic? Would it be better if every Catholic priest served the Traditional Latin rite of the Holy Mass? Advice on doubts about God. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Internet sensation, Kabeya Musungayi joins Nina for the official Heart Convictions Podcast Christmas Episode. And we're going Christmas caroling! You might as well call this a singalong. And spoiler alert Nina and Kabeya write an impromptu Christmas Carol to sing for the ages.Light hearted fun paired with Kabeya's famous advice to those who grieve us. Plus his favorite Christmas movies and traditions.And a special shout of to Mary the mother of Baby Jesus!The perfect episode to get you through your holiday driving.Follow Nina Here:https://www.instagram.com/ninapalmertexas/Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

This week Devo is giving free hair stylings! I hope I get a bouffant! Meanwhile, Jazz Emu is being the change they want to see this season, Christopher Bowes is chillin with baby Jesus, and Lauren Mayer is keeping it low key this Hanukkah. Ho ho ho, now you have a podcast. 1. "The True Meaning of the Season" by Jazz Emu 2. "Baby Jesus" by Christopher Bowes 3. News of the Stupid! 4. "A Minor Song For a Minor Holiday" by Lauren Mayer Jazz Emu is at JazzEmu.com Christopher Bowes is at asdfgfa.bandcamp.com Lauren Mayer is at LaurenMayer.com Thank you to our Patreon backers for making this show possible!!!

When the prophets foretold the birth of the Messiah, they didn't speak in generalities and non-specific terms, they named names. Just about everyone knows that Jesus birth was foretold to be at Bethlehem, but did you know the Bible also gives us the exact geographic location as well? Welcome to Migdal Eder.“And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.” Micah 4:8 (KJB)On this episode of Rightly Dividing, God bypassed the palace, bypassed the temple hierarchy, and lit up the night sky for working men out in the fields, the Levitical shepherds tending to their flock in the cool late-September night. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and told them come and see where the holy baby lay. In a stone manger meant to inspect the sheep. The actual story of the birth of Jesus is so much more detailed, intricate and truthful than the Madison Ave “Christmas story” we've all been fed since childhood. Come with us on this episode of ‘Rightly Dividing' as we stand alongside the shepherds to stand in awe of the spotless Lamb lain in a stone manger for inspection at Migdal Eder.

Standing in Bethlehem's ancient cave, it's easy to see why tradition loves the image of the Lamb of God born among temple lambs—yet every nativity scene adds an ox and donkey the Gospels never mention. In this Christmas reflection, Greg explores how early Fathers like Origen and Ambrose saw Isaiah 1:3 fulfilled in these humble beasts recognizing their Creator while humanity missed Him. Discover layers of Jew/Gentile unity, creation testifying (Romans 1 & 8), Eden's harmony restored with the New Adam and Eve, Christ's transformation of the "unclean" donkey, and how pagan myth becomes historical fact in the Incarnation—the ultimate Lamb who redeems us all. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

Pastor Geoff BohleenRomans 5:6-8Sermon notes:4 truths that give us direction and hopeOur natural state as sinners makes us powerless before GodChrist died for the ungodly, not the godly This kind of love is rare!God's love always takes the initiative How can we respond?Sober humilityHumble confession as a way of lifeDeep gratitude for love receivedHumble love takes the initiative with others

There are plenty of memes circulating that say Joseph, Mary, and Jesus were refugees. Indeed, they were when they fled to Egypt. Can we learn something from their experience concerning refugees fleeing to our country today? I think, so, but we must be careful to learn to right lessons and not the wrong ones.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn moreScripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 2:8-15To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Baby Jesus can't help us. He was, humanly speaking, quite helpless at that time himself, helped in life by the very ones he made. And, yes, by the very people he came to save. For, God did not send his Son into the world to become a baby. According to Galatians 4:4–5, he sent his Son, "born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law." He obeyed where we did not and he suffered the law's curse that we rightly deserve.

Brother Nick looks at Herod, the Magi, and Baby Jesus from Matthew.

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie find PETA going a dog walk too far, meet the Tang dog, wish a Happy Birthday to actress Sarah Paulson, say farewell to gay actor Anthony Geary and actor/director Rob Reiner, wish a Happy Anniversary to the Simpsons, light a candle for Hanukkah, have a drink to the god Saturn, go flying with the Wright Brothers, get the latest measles update, wonder what we're actually doing with Venezuela, Tommie spends time with Queen Victoria, Patrick reviews the film Wake Up Dead Man and the latest Matt Rife comedy special, they watch President Trump score a triple in the stupidity sweepstakes, and name their favorite Christmas villains.

The Gronch plots how he will ruin the Hoo's Christmas play by stealing Baby Jesus and replacing it with an "X." #kids, #storiesforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #biblelessonsforkids, #roncarriewebb, #fishbytes4kids, #christiankids, #biblestoriesforkids, #storiesforkids, #christiankids, #Christianstoriesforkids, #kidstories, #adventuresbibletruthsinaction, #christmas, #christmasstory, #jesusisoursavior, #receivejesus, #believeonjesus, #salvationthroughjesus, #podcastforkids We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ "FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100232 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Jingle Bells 7” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Canon and Variation” by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ "Deck the Halls” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "I Saw Three Ships” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ "Away In A Manger” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

A Christmas crime in western Pennsylvania takes an unexpected turn after Baby Jesus is stolen from a Nativity scene, then quietly returned and found while a reporter is waiting for her hit nearby. A sweeping FBI sting lands three prominent Metro Detroit professionals in federal court, exposing what prosecutors describe as a disturbing network involving child sexual abuse material. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A CMO Confidential Interview with Tom Stein, the Chairman and founder of Stein and Jann Schwarz, Senior Director of Marketplace Innovation at LinkedIn and founder of Think tank, The B2B Institute, who join us to discuss the 2025 Brand-to- Demand Maturity and the B2B Buyability studies. Tom and Jann share results showing the need to integrate brand and performance marketing in an era when the marketing funnel has collapsed needs fundamental re-thinking and Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) are still a key measure (in spite of data showing they've lost their usefulness). Tom and Jann explain why nearly all survey respondents acknowledge a problem but only 20% are taking action. Key topics include: why a good product or service are now "table stakes”; how buyer confidence, human connection and customer experience have become key Buyability differentiators; and the belief that B2B creative is way behind B2C on average. Tune in to hear why “demand-focused marketing" was one of the greatest brand misdirects of all time and a fabulous story of an alter boy accidentally dropping the Baby Jesus. The Truth Behind the Curtain in B2B: Brand + Demand, MQLs, and “Buyability” with Tom Stein & Jan SchwartzDescription:Mike Linton sits down with Tom Stein (Stein) and Jan Schwartz (LinkedIn's B2B Institute) to unpack new ANA research on brand–demand maturity and a bold operating model they call “buyability.” They cover why 80% of marketers say integration matters but aren't doing it, why MQLs are failing modern buying groups, how to financialize creative and brand, and what CEOs/boards should actually measure to accelerate revenue. Chapters:00:00 Intro & guest setup02:36 Why a brand–demand maturity study now05:36 The 80% integration gap07:17 Org design: why teams move slowly09:36 MQLs under fire (and better alternatives)10:45 Creative quality in B2B: reality check13:34 ServiceNow, Idris Elba, and distinctive assets15:01 The CEO/CFO/Board disconnect19:00 “Buyability” explained: becoming easier to buy22:12 Brand as a full-funnel commercial driver23:40 The funnel is broken; AI ups the stakes26:59 Playing offense: fewer, better buyer-group leads28:20 Financializing the case for change29:56 The budget stat that shocked everyone31:41 What to do now: category fame, trust, real metrics34:41 Funniest stories and practical parting advice37:35 Wrap & where to find more episodesTags:B2B marketing,brand and demand,buyability,MQL,pipeline velocity,CMO Confidential,Mike Linton,Tom Stein,Jan Schwartz,LinkedIn B2B Institute,ANA,B2B brand,B2B demand gen,marketing measurement,go to market,Salesforce,ServiceNow,Idris Elba,B2B creative,category fame,board metrics,CFO,CEO,CRO,sales alignment,MarTech,lead gen,buyer groups,brand strategy,revenue growthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baby Jesus takes a political stand, a texas senate run has the strangest launch in history, and we ask the question this week do the democrats even know the difference between a lie and the truth. The only way to describe this week's "did they really just say that" cuts is what the bleep?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Views of Baby Jesus(Luke 2:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:21-38) For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Message SlidesMary: Virgin Mother of the Son of God (Luke 2:26-38) Accepting God's WillJoseph: Virgin Father of the Son of God (Matthew 1:18-25) Embracing an Impossible TaskSimeon: Godly Rabbi (Luke 2:21-35) Looking for Jesus to KissAnna: Worshipful Widow (Luke 2:36-38) Looking for Someone to Hear the StoryFinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 11/30 25,532Giving For 11/07 69,682YTD Budget 796,154Giving 768,115 OVER/(UNDER) (28,039) Fellowship 101 New to Fellowship? We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 11th, at 9 AM in the conference room (first floor) to hear about our mission, values, and ministries. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. This is an important step in getting connected at Fellowship. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Christmas OfferingThis December, we are taking up a special offering for the Operation Christmas Child Special Pack (held in October 2026). The gifts received will determine how many boxes we can send. To send each gospel opportunity (box), it costs $20 for items, transportation, and the tools needed to share the hope found in Christ with a child. Please consider giving above and beyond your regular giving to the worthy cause of getting the gospel to sensitive areas that are difficult to reach. You can give online by going to fellowshipconway.org/give and selecting “Christmas Offering” from the options. To give an idea of what we are trying to raise, we packed 2,800 boxes last year, which is equal to $56,000. We would love to do even more next year!Fellowship Women's Hebrews Bible StudyThis February, join us for Jesus Is Greater—an eight-week Bible study through the book of Hebrews created to deepen your faith, renew your hope, and connect you with other women pursuing Jesus. Led by Rebecca Carter and Heather Harrison, we'll meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., beginning February 3rd at Fellowship. Free childcare by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332 by January 28th. Register at fellowshipconway.org/women.Father/Daughter Dance: 50s Sock HopDads, give your daughter a night to remember! Take your daughter on a dinner date, then swing by Renewal Ranch for our 50s Sock Hop on January 31st, 7:30-9:30 pm. We'll have root beer floats, oldies, and plenty of chances to make memories she'll cherish forever. Dust off those dancing shoes, daddy-o! Suggested ages: 3rd thru 12th gradeYear-end giving for 2025For contributions to be counted toward your 2025 taxes, checks must be received in the Fellowship Ministry office by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, or be postmarked no later than December 31.Join a Home ChurchHome Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel. If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium. Message Slides

As 2025 draws to a close, Jon is joined by Crooked Media's Jon Favreau and "The Bulwark" host Tim Miller. Together, they assess Trump's tumultuous first year back in office, discuss whether his declining popularity offers reason for optimism, and examine what lies ahead for both parties as he enters lame-duck status and the races for both the midterms and presidency begin. Plus, Jon talks about the Best & Worst of Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Baby Jesus! This podcast episode is brought to you by: MINT MOBILE - Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at http://mintmobile.com/TWS AURA FRAMES - Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TWS. Promo Code TWS. INDEED - https://www.indeed.com/WEEKLY Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast> TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod   > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Producer – Gillian Spear Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Music by Hansdle Hsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Ben Little, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. From Jesus’ first cry in a lowly stable to His last breath on a wooden cross, every moment of His life is worth celebrating! This Christmas season, turn your eyes to Jesus, remembering the miracle of his humble birth. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Quiet obedience rarely trends, but it’s one of the most powerful ways God shapes us—and shapes the world. Matthew 1:24–25 gives us a front-row seat to Joseph’s steady, unseen faithfulness, the kind that doesn’t chase applause but clings to God’s voice. His story reminds us that the most transformative moments often happen in the quiet: choosing humility over reputation, choosing trust over fear, choosing God’s will over our own desire for approval. Highlights Joseph models courageous faith expressed through quiet, daily obedience. True spiritual maturity often develops in small, unseen acts of service. Reputation and comfort weren’t Joseph’s priority—honoring God was. Modern faith can get tangled in platform-building rather than genuine surrender. God often uses private obedience to create lasting public impact. Knowing God intimately fuels trust, humility, and courage to obey without recognition. This season invites reflection on our motives: Are we obeying for His glory or our own? Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas! Full Transcript Below: What Joseph Teaches Us about Quiet Obedience By Peyton Garland Bible Reading:“When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.” Matthew 1:24-25 (NIV) I was warned that he was wild in his teen years. One of my best friends, who knew him then, begged me not to date him. I appreciated the concern, truly. But something about this new man in my life felt different from the other guys. Besides, are any of us at our best at sixteen? Sure, I was wary that he hadn’t attended church in years, but I understood the burn he had felt from church people in places of spiritual leadership. In fact, I could relate to that deep, spiritual pain. However, a few months into dating him, when I grew frustrated and angry with his cynicism towards the church, I was ready to end our relationship. I was through. I was willing to believe that he was still that same sixteen-year-old boy. But loudly and clearly, I felt God stir in my soul, “Nope. Hang on. Stick with him.” So I held fast to God’s voice rather than what I had spiritually determined about my then-boyfriend. Today, almost nine years later, I have no regrets. This cynical guy became my husband, a patient, hardworking man. He became the father to my children, a protective, present man. He became an active member of our church and is now a life group leader for nine families, a humble, changed man. It’s often the quiet, humble obedience that makes a lasting impact. It’s the daily surrender, the daily willingness to obey in the small things, that softens our hearts. After all, anyone can stand on a stage with a microphone in hand because it often conveys their importance and (sometimes faulty) leadership qualities. Anyone can gain a social media following and throw Jesus’ name somewhere in their bio. This measly effort grants them digital access as a “theological” influencer. But to fix the church’s toilet on a random Tuesday, like my husband did a few months back, when no one is there to notice or care, doesn’t come with worldly praise. Showing up at a life group member’s work with a coffee early one morning just to let them know they are loved, like my husband often does, will never be a flashy form of service. Joseph was never going to be popular by marrying a woman whose supposed adultery should have had her stoned, bearing the religious and social disgrace he never asked for. Yet he did it anyway. He trusted in God’s messenger, displaying loud, bold faith in a quiet, humble way. He didn’t waste his time trying to convince others that Mary was blameless because his reputation wasn’t his concern. His greatest concern and longing was to pursue truth and honor God. How often can we say that of ourselves? When do we abandon our clout, our following, our comfort, or even our safety, to honor God? Most days, we won’t mention Jesus unless it’s trendy, and we certainly won’t die to ourselves for His glory in the quiet, where no one can see us. Joseph teaches us that quiet obedience is rooted in love, in intimately knowing and trusting God. If we know God, truly know Him, then we know He is good and has our best interest at heart. This allows us to let go of anything we cling to for comfort and control so we can embrace whatever calling He has placed on our lives, no matter how big or small we label it. This Christmas season, consider how intimately you know the Savior. Consider if/when you sacrifice your pride to humbly serve others, even if no one knows. Consider what motivates your obedience to God. Is it from a deep desire to serve your Savior? Or is it for show? A following? To make a name for yourself? Mary, Joseph, and most certainly Baby Jesus gave up everything to humbly proclaim the good news of salvation. Why can’t we? Intersecting Faith & Life: Take a few moments to reflect on the last time you humbly served someone else. What was your motivation? How did you feel after obeying? Ask God to soften your heart and reveal any ways that pride has kept you from quiet obedience. Further Reading: Matthew 2 Advent Lesson 2 from the Life of Joseph: A Man Like Joseph Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Christmas would not be complete without a nativity play: Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, all watched over by an ox, a donkey and assorted bystanders in the stable. St Francis of Assisi staged the very first nativity play way back in 1323, so like all the best things in life; it's medieval!Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Professor Tim Larsen to uncover how St Francis turned worship into theatre and how a single night in Italy transformed the way the world would celebrate Christmas forever.MOREMedieval Origins of Santa Claus: St NicholasListen on AppleListen on SpotifyMedieval Midwinter TraditionsListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is the first in a total of four Christmas roundtables to be released this month! Join Kelly, Chris, Susan and myself as we discuss every facet of this Christmas episode! “Christmas is coming and everyone is saying that it is a time for secrets and not to ask questions. Laura wants to buy something expensive for her mother and has to come up with a way to pay for it. Mary tries to decide what to make her Pa. Carrie uses her Christmas penny to buy a special present for Baby Jesus. It is a good Christmas!” Christmas at Plum Creek originally aired on December 25, 1974 *From time to time I will release a video companion to each episode….go check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqcdJf0uP7I The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post The 2025 Christmas at Plum Creek Roundtable! first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by James Seawood, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. As you rest, take a journey back to ancient Israel, where you’ll step out into the peaceful streets of Jerusalem. Experience the beauty of the night sky and marvel at God’s handiwork. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story. AP joined me to discuss the rise of nihilist cults online and the North Carolina Attorney General focus on suing the Trump administration. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare the stable of your heart to receive our Lord and Savior by listening to this special Christmas story called “The Year Baby Jesus Had Down Syndrome,” written and recorded by Joni Eareckson Tada's radio co-host, Shauna Amick. -------- This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of darkness and pain with a purchase from the Joni and Friends Christmas catalog. You are sending hope and practical care to people with disabilities, all in the name of Jesus!   Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

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In episode 1974, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Spaced Out, Blair Socci, to discuss… Trump Called Affordability a Scam and a Con Job, Quentin Tarantino Randomly Picks Fight With Paul Dano, Stealing Baby Jesus Has Become A Holiday Tradition and more! Trump Called Affordability a Scam and a Con Job Quentin Tarantino trashes 'weak sauce' There Will Be Blood star: 'The weakest male actor in SAG' Quentin Tarantino's 10 best movies of the 21st century Quentin Tarantino Explains His Love For ‘The Lone Ranger’ Faceless Nativity scene on Brussels’ Grand Place sparks international controversy A controversial infant Jesus is stolen from a Belgian Nativity scene Away from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in 'zombie' row 'A provocation without purpose?' Brussels split over 'faceless' nativity scene in Grand Place Thefts of Baby Jesus Statues Unnerve New Jersey Churches GPS, hidden cameras watch over Baby Jesus Baby Jesus theft The Stolen Baby Jesus Syndrome How to Keep Baby Jesus in the Manger? Bolts, Cameras and Tethers How Indiana churches hope to stop thieves from stealing Baby Jesus New York Times and 20/20 Spotlight BrickHouse Holiday Theft-Prevention Tech Man convicted of stealing Baby Jesus statue from Northern Liberties church speaks out Theft of baby Jesus figure may be hate crime, authorities say Police: Homeless woman replaced baby Jesus with pig's head Woman Charged With Replacing Jesus Nativity Statue With Pig's Head In Haverhill Statue Of Jesus Stolen In 1930s Anonymously Returned To Hoboken Church LISTEN: Dreamflower by Tarika BlueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's all sing the holiday classic: “All I want for Christmas… Is Something Not Made of Plastic.”Easier sung than done. Plastic is now ubiquitous in toys, electronics, tools, air, water… and us. And don't forget the plastic Baby Jesus in Christmas tableaus.What is plastic, anyway? It's a toxic synthetic material mostly manufactured from petroleum by such giants as ExxonMobil, the globe's top purveyor. So much is produced by these profiteers that plastic trash is now a planetary disaster.But not to worry, for Big Oil's lobbyists assure us gabillions of plastic bags, bottles, and such are being recycled, keeping them out of our landfills, water, bodies, etc. Swell! Except… they're lying.After all, Exxon is the same for-profit contaminator that lied for years that fossil fuels were not causing climate change, even though top executives knew they were. Their ethic of deceit continues today – Big Oil knows that 94 percent of US plastics are not recycled. Indeed, they can't be.Faced with growing public alarm about the ever-growing glut of plastic pollution, the industry has doubled down on deceit by offering a snappy new PR slogan: “Advanced Recycling.” They say it's a magical process dubbed “pyrolysis.” Only… it doesn't work, it's inordinately expensive, and it increases climate change emissions. Still, Exxon exclaims its AR will soon be processing half a million tons of plastic waste! But that's not even a drop in the plastic bucket, for more than 400 million tons of plastic waste is discarded each year –and the oil industry is planning to double plastic production by 2040.The only real way to stop runaway plastic pollution of us and our planet is to use less plastic. To learn more and help, go to Beyond Plastics: BeyondPlastics.org.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

J-Team 7: Jehovah Rohi 12/4/25 Deep in the heart of Israel, God desires to be known by His chosen people.  Revealing Himself to Moses as Yahweh, the Great I Am, a name too holy to utter, the Israelites call Him Jehovah.  Throughout the Old Testament, Jehovah responds to the faith of His people and shows Himself strong on their behalf.  In remembrance of Jehovah's power and love, the people give Him additional names describing His ability and willingness to help in their lives.  Each name describes the nature of the One True God!  Each is Jehovah!  Together, they are the J-Team! To protect Baby Jesus by keeping his location a secret from King Herod, Jehovah Rohi, The Lord God Almighty Our Shepherd, leads the wise men to return home on a different route. #kids, #biblestoriesforkids, #storiesforkids,#bedtimestoriesforkids, #storiesforchristiankids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bestronginthelord, #namesofgod, #jehovahrohi, #thelordgodalmightyourshepherd, #protection, #guidance, #jesusourgoodshepherd, #fishbytesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #fishbites4kids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebb

Some Christmas memories arrive wrapped in nostalgia. Others arrive wrapped in ache. Rachel Wojo shares a tender story of opening her parents’ old nativity set—one that carried decades of meaning. As she unwrapped each figurine, the gap between the serene scene in her hands and the messy reality of her life felt impossibly wide. Many of us feel that gap at Christmastime. The nativity scenes we display look peaceful:Mary is calm.Joseph confident.The shepherds composed.Baby Jesus is quiet and glowing. But the real manger wasn’t polished or picturesque: It smelled like livestock. It echoed with labor pains. It held a newborn King in a feeding trough. It was full of fear, sweat, uncertainty, and miracles wrapped in humble cloth. The beauty of the manger is not that it was perfect—it’s that God entered the imperfect. Luke tells us the shepherds’ announcement left people “amazed”—a word meaning wonderstruck, stunned, stopped in their tracks. Not because circumstances were ideal, but because God Himself had stepped into the world through the messy, the ordinary, and the unexpected. We often think God will meet us once our life feels more peaceful, more put-together, more “holiday ready.” But the manger whispers another truth: God does His most breathtaking work in the low places.God shows up in stables.Glory often comes wrapped in straw, fear, and the unplanned. If this season feels far from picture-perfect—if grief, transition, financial strain, illness, or loneliness shadow your December—remember this: The first Christmas was not perfect.But Emmanuel came anyway. And He still does. Bible Reading:“And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” – Luke 2:18 (NIV) Takeaway Truths The real nativity scene was messy, imperfect, and full of holy wonder. God is present when life is not peaceful or predictable. The manger reminds us that Christ enters the world right into our mess. We rediscover wonder when we stop trying to make life perfect and start looking for God in what’s real. Let’s Pray Heavenly Father, Thank You for being the God who enters stables and brings glory into the lowest places. Thank You that You do not wait for perfection before You draw near. Forgive me for believing You need my life to be tidy before You can work in it. Help me rediscover the wonder of the manger—the miracle of Perfect Love entering an imperfect world. For everyone whose holiday season feels broken, empty, or nothing like the pictures, remind them that You are the God who specializes in the unexpected places. When I’m tempted to hide my mess, remind me that You came through one.Thank You that no situation is too humble, too painful, or too chaotic for You to enter with transforming love. In the name of Jesus, who still comes to us in the low places,Amen. Scriptures for Further Reflection Luke 2:14 Isaiah 9:6 John 1:14 Philippians 2:5–8 Additional Encouragement Finding God in holiday grief — Crosswalk.com Devotions for when Christmas feels heavy — Christianity.com Listen to more daily audio prayers at LifeAudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.