Podcasts about Christmas Joy

Text: Luke 2 Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett Title: All I Want for Christmas: Joy

The joy of Jesus Christ was never meant to be packed away with the holiday decorations! "But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” -Luke 2:10-11 NASB95 If you would like to partner with us, please visit:  https://myloh.church/give

Lyrics of Christmas: Joy to the World Ronnie Roberts Thanks for checking out our Christmas Eve service. Have a blessed Christmas!

Christmas isn't always joyful — and this episode gives you permission to tell the truth about that.In this special Christmas Day episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss, hosts Wayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger reflect on holiday traditions, family expectations, grief after loss, and the pressure many women carry to make everything “perfect.” Through honest storytelling, laughter, and tender moments, they explore how traditions evolve, how grief shows up during the holidays, and why choosing presence over perfection may be the greatest gift we give ourselves. Whether this season feels warm and celebratory or heavy and complicated, this conversation reminds you that you are not alone — and that your experience is valid.✨ Episode HighlightsThis Christmas episode is an intimate, reflective conversation about:● The beauty and complexity of holiday traditions● Navigating Christmas after profound loss● How childhood experiences shape our holiday expectations● Releasing the pressure women feel to make the holidays perfect● Honoring loved ones in meaningful, personal ways

Why Merry Christmas? | Joy to the World Series | Christmas Message | Week 3 | Ps Chris Chipeio by Every Nation Dorado

Actress, comedian, and all-around powerhouse Bresha Webb joins Holiday AF for a wildly entertaining and heartwarming conversation about family traditions, Christmas nostalgia, and the joy of giving. Hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR. dive into Bresha’s childhood holiday memories growing up in the Webb household, including her father’s annual Christmas breakfast ritual and her mother’s legendary home-cooked apples. Bresha shares how the holidays have evolved as her parents get older — and how she now flies them to Los Angeles to keep their family traditions alive. She also opens up about working with Tyler Perry on A Fall From Grace, stepping into a dramatic role alongside legends like Cicely Tyson and Phylicia Rashad, and what it meant to portray a character audiences hadn’t seen from her before. Of course, it wouldn’t be Holiday AF without games — Bresha brings her iconic impressions to holiday classics, performing Silent Night as DMX, Britney Spears, and the incomparable Beverly Uggams. From laughter to love to full-on festive chaos, this episode captures the spirit of the season in the most joyful way. If you love Bresha Webb, comedy, Christmas traditions, or holiday nostalgia, this episode brings all the festive magic.Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosing-joy/id1826833726Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoosingjoypodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingjoythepodcastGo Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress, comedian, and all-around powerhouse Bresha Webb joins Holiday AF for a wildly entertaining and heartwarming conversation about family traditions, Christmas nostalgia, and the joy of giving. Hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR. dive into Bresha’s childhood holiday memories growing up in the Webb household, including her father’s annual Christmas breakfast ritual and her mother’s legendary home-cooked apples. Bresha shares how the holidays have evolved as her parents get older — and how she now flies them to Los Angeles to keep their family traditions alive. She also opens up about working with Tyler Perry on A Fall From Grace, stepping into a dramatic role alongside legends like Cicely Tyson and Phylicia Rashad, and what it meant to portray a character audiences hadn’t seen from her before. Of course, it wouldn’t be Holiday AF without games — Bresha brings her iconic impressions to holiday classics, performing Silent Night as DMX, Britney Spears, and the incomparable Beverly Uggams. From laughter to love to full-on festive chaos, this episode captures the spirit of the season in the most joyful way. If you love Bresha Webb, comedy, Christmas traditions, or holiday nostalgia, this episode brings all the festive magic.Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosing-joy/id1826833726Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoosingjoypodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingjoythepodcastGo Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have for you An Hour and Forty Five minutes of some of our Favorite Christmas Songs to fill your Home with Christmas Joy!! Pour some Eggnog and have a Party! From all of us at The Old Man's Podcast, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!! See You in 2026!!!!! Later Gators!   *Get everything you need to start your own successful podcast on Podbean here: https://www.podbean.com/tomspodcastPBFree   *Visit our webpage where you can catch up on Current / Past Episodes: www.theoldmanspodcast.com     *Contact us at: theoldmanspodcast@gmail.com     Checkout and Follow the Writings of Shonda Sinclair here: Roaming the Road (of Life):https://www.shondasinclair.com/   *TOMPodcast Music Shows: https://www.mixcloud.com/TOMPodcast/

Comedian, entrepreneur, and cultural favorite KevOnStage sits down with hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR. for a wildly funny and surprisingly heartfelt holiday conversation on Choosing Joy for the Holidays. From broke-era Christmases to the infamous Batman-without-the-Batman gift, Kev shares stories that shaped his childhood — and why those moments still make him laugh today. Kev opens up about what the holidays were like growing up with very little, including years when presents were missing, sweaters were the wrong size, and his grandmother still made it all feel meaningful. He reflects on how becoming a father shifted everything, including why he eventually stopped giving his kids mountains of gifts and instead started taking annual Christmas trips around the world — this year, all the way to Japan. As a comedian who happens to be a Christian (and not the other way around), Kev breaks down how he navigates faith, comedy, and community without letting labels box him in. He shares outrageous stories about church life, roasting from the pews, and learning not to fear disappointing people — because, as he says, “I disappoint myself every day.” The episode closes with a rapid-fire holiday game featuring eggnog, NBA basketball vs. Christmas service, the best version of “This Christmas,” and which family member is absolutely spiking the eggnog. A hysterical, warm, relatable, culturally rich episode — everything Holiday AF was built for.Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosing-joy/id1826833726Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoosingjoypodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingjoythepodcastGo Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!A quick final episode to see out the year!  Christmas is many things to many people.  To us, it's a chance to talk about themed music, or, in this case, movies that fit the theme.  We talk about Phil Spector's “A Christmas gift for You”, which is nowhere near as bad as it could be with that title.  Elsewhere in Rolling Stone's 25 Greatest Xmas Albums, (which lives up to the terrible standard set by all their other “Greatest”), Elvis ranks below Phil Spector, The Carpenters wish us Season's Greetings and Weezer's “A Weezer Christmas” ranks below 2012's “Christmas Joy in Latvia – Latvian Christmas Cantatas”.    If you've never heard of Red Peter, you're probably lucky, as the song titles on his, “It's a Red Peter's Xmas” contain gems like, “It's Christmas & you're Sucking My Balls!”  So tasteful!  As Kiss' Ace Frehley is now “Knockin' on Heaven's Door”, we look at a few of the many times those happy Kiss guys had disagreements.    For a change, we look at IMDB's list of the Top 10 Christmas movies.  No real surprises, but it'll bring joy to your heart & a tear to your eye.   See you on the last Sunday in January for our first episode of 2026. Enjoy the playlist. Xmas Playlist! References:  Red Peter, Red Peter's Naughty Christmas, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, Robert Dimery, A Christmas Gift for You, Phil Spector, The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love. Wall of Sound, Jack Nitzsche, Rolling Stone, Top 25 Christmas albums of all time, Top 10 Christmas movies, It's a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, A Christmas Story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, Die Hard 

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 3 of our Advent series, Awakening Joy: Emmanuel in the Shadows. What if the darkest moments of our lives could become the very spaces where divine light breaks through? In a powerful message, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus intentionally enters the shadows of our world, just as He did over 2000 years ago. Drawing from Matthew 1:18-25, he illuminates how Christ's birth occurred not in pristine conditions, but amid political oppression, social chaos, and personal scandal. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at our website. We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our YouTube channel, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. You can also visit us at Facebook or Instagram.

The nativity scene makes room for the weeping mother, Rachel in Matthew 2. Sometimes joy sounds like a trembling voice saying, “I still believe.” So church—whether you sing through smiles or tears today — lift your eyes. Joy to the world. The Lord has come. The Lord is coming again

Christmas joy is far more than hearing holiday songs, gift-giving, and decorations. Beyond those signs of the season is the joy of walking with Jesus each and every day. Jesus comes to us to live, die, and live again so we can receive forgiveness, healing, and His abiding presence each day.

Pastor Matt Grubb, December 21, 2025

What do you do when your Christmas isn't perfect?Shouldn't Christmas be perfect? Presents under the tree, stockings by the fireplace, family you actually like being around...the problem is, all those things you see in the movies rarely happen in real life. This week, Brian Tome shows us how Clark Griswold's pursuit of a perfect Christmas in the classic, Christmas Vacation, mirrors what a lot of us are looking for in the Christmas season. The only problem is: the first Christmas wasn't perfect to begin with. Join us as we learn about a God who makes perfection out of chaos. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Teaching from Mount Paran North in Marietta, GA   mountparannorth.com

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Pastor David Tarkington preached from Luke 2 in this first sermon in our Christmas series of 2025. This sermon was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on December 21, 2025.

December 21, 2025

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Christmas Joy Beyond the Perfect Gift in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Budapest karácsonyi vásár forgatagában sűrűn kavargott a tömeg.En: In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas market in Budapest, the crowd swirled thickly.Hu: Levente, Eszter és Bence a Vörösmarty téren jártak.En: Levente, Eszter, and Bence were walking in Vörösmarty Square.Hu: Az éjszakai égbolt alatt a fények harsányan ragyogtak a bódék sora mögött.En: Under the night sky, the lights shone brightly behind the rows of stalls.Hu: A kürtőskalács édes illata mindent betöltött, és a távolban karácsonyi dalok szóltak.En: The sweet scent of kürtőskalács filled the air, and in the distance, Christmas songs played.Hu: Levente szíve hevesen vert.En: Levente's heart was pounding.Hu: Még mindig nem találta meg a megfelelő ajándékokat szeretteinek, pedig már csak néhány nap volt karácsonyig.En: He still hadn't found the right gifts for his loved ones, and there were only a few days left until Christmas.Hu: „Levente, gyere, nézd meg ezt a selyemkendőt!” – hívta Eszter gyakorlatias hangon, próbálva segíteni öccsének a választásban.En: "Levente, come, look at this silk scarf!" Eszter called with a practical tone, trying to help her brother with his choice.Hu: Levente azonban csak bámulta a vétkezést.En: However, Levente just stared at the temptation.Hu: A döntés teher volt a nyakán.En: The decision was a burden on him.Hu: Nem akart valamit, ami csak egy újabb tárgy lesz a polcokon.En: He didn't want something that would just be another item on the shelf.Hu: „Nézd, milyen csodálatos ez a karácsonyi dísz!” – kiáltotta Bence vidáman, akinek minden apróság lenyűgözte.En: "Look at this wonderful Christmas ornament!" shouted Bence cheerfully, who was amazed by every little thing.Hu: Ő élvezte az ünnep minden pillanatát; a vásár fényei, a hangok, a mosolygó arcok mind az ő bámulatos világát képezték.En: He enjoyed every moment of the holiday; the market's lights, the sounds, and the smiling faces all formed his enchanting world.Hu: „Nem tudom, mit vegyek” – vallotta be Levente kétségbeesetten.En: "I don't know what to get," admitted Levente desperately.Hu: „Mindent tökéletesre szeretnék, de itt túl sok a lehetőség.”En: "I want everything to be perfect, but there are too many options here."Hu: Eszter megfogta Levente karját.En: Eszter took Levente's arm.Hu: „Ne feledd, az ünnep nem a tárgyakról szól.En: "Remember, the holiday isn't about things.Hu: Az együtt töltött idő a legértékesebb ajándék.”En: The time spent together is the most valuable gift."Hu: Bence közben már fellelkesedetten próbálgatta a különféle forralt borokat.En: Meanwhile, Bence was already enthusiastically trying various mulled wines.Hu: Leventéhez fordult: „Vegyünk valami meleg italt, és nézzük meg együtt a karácsonyi fényeket!”En: He turned to Levente: "Let's get something warm to drink and look at the Christmas lights together!"Hu: Levente mélyet lélegzett, és beletörődött.En: Levente took a deep breath and resigned himself.Hu: „Igen, tiétek a legjobb ötlet. Vegyünk süteményeket, és élvezzük az estét.”En: "Yes, that's the best idea. Let's get some sweets and enjoy the evening."Hu: Az éjszaka hátralévő részében Levente együtt nevetett és beszélgetett Eszterrel és Bencével.En: For the rest of the night, Levente laughed and talked with Eszter and Bence.Hu: Vásárolt pár kisebb ajándékot, egyszerűbb dolgokat, amik valódi jelentéssel bírtak.En: He bought a few smaller gifts, simpler things that carried real meaning.Hu: Egy különlegesen díszített mécses a nagymamának, egy finom teakeverék az édesanyának, és egy kézzel készített naptár az apának.En: A specially decorated candle for his grandmother, a fine tea blend for his mother, and a handmade calendar for his father.Hu: Mind könnyű, szívhez szóló választás volt.En: All were easy, heartfelt choices.Hu: Mire a vásár zárni kezdett, Levente szíve könnyedebb lett.En: By the time the market began to close, Levente's heart felt lighter.Hu: Megértette, hogy nem a tökéletes ajándék teszi különlegessé az ünnepet, hanem az emberek, akikkel megosztja ezeket a pillanatokat.En: He understood that it's not the perfect gift that makes the holiday special, but the people with whom he shares those moments.Hu: Hazafelé menet, a fényszőnyeg alatt, Levente világos látással nézett maga elé: „Ez lesz a legjobb karácsony, mert veletek lehetek.”En: On the way home, under the carpet of lights, Levente looked ahead with clarity: "This will be the best Christmas because I can be with you."Hu: Eszter mosolygott, Bence pedig elégedetten bólogatott.En: Eszter smiled, and Bence nodded with satisfaction.Hu: És így, a vásár fényes ragyogásában, Levente végre megértette a karácsony valódi üzenetét: a szeretet, az együtt töltött idő, és az egyszerű örömök keresését.En: And so, in the market's bright glow, Levente finally understood the true message of Christmas: the search for love, time spent together, and simple joys. Vocabulary Words:hustle: forgatagcrowd: tömegswirled: kavargottstalls: bódékornament: díszenchanting: bámulatosdesperately: kétségbeesettenresigned: beletörődöttburden: tehertemptation: vétkezésglow: ragyogásmulled wine: forralt borsweet scent: édes illatshelf: polcokonheartfelt: szívhez szólóblend: keverékclarity: világos látásspecially decorated: különlegesen díszítettcandle: mécseslights: fényekusher: képviselmarket: vásársatisfaction: elégedettségchoices: választásactivity: tevékenységsmiling faces: mosolygó arcokmoments: pillanatokholiday: ünnepoverwhelmed: elárasztottvaluable: értékes

Maintaining Christmas Joy by Dr. Connie Borden

We welcome joy because the King has come for all nations. The Magi's journey of joy reflects the global reach of God's salvation — outsiders are invited to rejoice at the birth of Israel's true King.

In this short Christmas season episode, I share the legend behind the candy cane and how it points us back to Jesus. We talk about the difference between temporary holiday happiness and the true joy found only in Christ. With Paul's letter to the Philippians as our guide, we're reminded to stay rooted in joy, contentment, and the real gift of Christmas.

Our brother James Colaw brings our week 3 sermon of advent, Joy.

Christmas joy is far more than hearing holiday songs, gift-giving, and decorations. Beyond those signs of the season is the joy of walking with Jesus each and every day. Jesus comes to us to live, die, and live again so we can receive forgiveness, healing, and His abiding presence each day.

Joy doesn't deny the darkness; it defies it. In this week's message, we explore the overlooked Christmas stories of Simeon and Anna to discover a kind of joy that exists alongside grief, waiting, and uncertainty — a joy anchored in Jesus rather than present circumstances. What if joy isn't about pretending everything is fine, but choosing hope when it's not?

What if joy isn't found where we've been told to look, but when God restores us in the midst of our trials? "And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." - Luke 2:8-11 NIV If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give

Week 3 Advent Christmas - Joy The Angel's song Luke 2 Pastor Rhodes - trimmed by Patrick Rhodes

Listen to the third message in our Christmas series for 2025! 

This year, Christmas is going to be on December 25. Surprise! And this is how we're going to celebrate it: We're going put up trees with ornaments. We're going to bake cookies & open presents. And we're going to sing songs, put up decorations, and send out Christmas cards with Hope, Peace, Joy and Love splattered all over them. It will be the same as every other year, and that's a big part of what makes it special. We love the traditions of Christmas. But they can sometimes feel rote and routine. What if we could experience it all anew again? Like a Kid at Christmas… Learn more about Mountaintop Church at https://mountaintopchurch.com

Continuing with the series, Irreverent Christmas, Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through Luke 1:1-25 as we talk about the Joy in Silence. We see that God's word to us is not based on the abilities, past or current circumstances, talents (or lack of them), or personalities of the hearer, but in the power of the One who speaks it. We must learn this! We also realize that we easily forget that God's Word is not just for the whole world, but for us (me and you).

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Joy” from Psalm 4 and John 15:1-11.  The season with all of its festivities is ramping up as we get closer and closer to Christmas.  Christmas parties, choir concerts, and gift exchanges are putting smiles on our faces. But, does God give us a joy that goes beyond the thrills of the season? Yes, He does and on Sunday we'll study this theme of Biblical joy.  

Perhaps you've heard of fleeting joy, a temporary breeze of positivity that is cherished for the brief moment that it lands on you. Our study today tackles the idea of complete joy. Complete sounds better than fleeting. Let's explore these types of joy in this study.Phil 2:2

Brian From reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of sports fandom, Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, and why dark chocolate might help you live longer—even if he refuses to eat it. He explores the deeper spiritual challenge of Christmas: not consumerism or secularism, but our own boredom with the most astonishing story ever told. The episode closes with a sobering look at the Michigan football scandal as a reminder that sin always destroys—and the gospel always restores. Dark Chocolate Compound Linked To Slower Aging Thief Said He Was "Teleported” Into Stolen BMW | The Smoking Gun Fascinating on X: "Adolf (Adi) and his older brother Rudolph (Rudi) Dassler, born in Germany, established the world's first sports shoe company, Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik, achieving global fame when athletes clinched 17 medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in their footwear, including four golds https://t.co/jKXW1DH6rh" / X Desiring God on X: "Where do you place your hope in the hardest times? We are not promised an easy life, but we are promised a hope to carry us through every tribulation and trial: That hope is Jesus. Sermon: “Happy in Hope, Patient in Pain, Constant in Prayer” https://t.co/YDcQJy8X4b" / X Bend Toward the Light - Christianity Today RightNow Media on X: "Jesus is too wonderful for words to fully describe.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Enjoy this holiday throwback episode of The Psychologists Are In!  This week, Maggie & Tim talk about Season 3 Episode 9, the one where a little girl gets Shawn and Gus to help save Santa and the Guster family reveal a bit too many secrets...Disclaimer: In this episode we talk about Santa and all that comes with that so prepare your kids accordingly. Sponsors:Lola Blankets - Our listeners are getting a huge 35% off their entire order at ⁠lolablankets.com⁠ by using code “Pineapple” at checkout!1-800 Contacts - Order online at 1800contacts.com or download the free 1-800 Contacts app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despair was being turned into hope! The great and glorious God of the universe was coming to earth as a Man!