Podcasts about The Christmas Miracle

It's a Christmas Miracle! YOUR Minnesota Vikings demolished the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day and we are here (a few days late) to talk about it, and preview a huge season finale at home against the Green Bay Packers this weekend!  ------------- The Cy Amundson Show (@cyamundsonshow) is one of the best sports comedy podcasts around with Cy Amundson (@cyamundson), Blake Wexler (@BlakeWexler), Tom Schreier (@tschreier3), Ethan Heidorn (@ethanheidorn), Rob Searles (@RobBob17), and Chelanga Langason (@chelangason). -------------- As always, a special shout-out to our sponsors Bradshaw and Bryant PLLC - Bradshaw and Bryant specialize in Personal Injury Lawsuits and are available for a free consultation ANY time that you are involved in a situation that leads to Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, or other Criminal Defense Matters. Call them for free at 800-770-7008 -------------- Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes - (The Cy Amundson Show) - each rating gets us higher up on the iTunes charts and brings news fans to the podcast!

Happy Holidays, everybody! One of the best parts of the season is when friends and family come back to town to bring the light, the noise, and the funk.Today we welcome back one of the first openly gay comedians in Chicago's stand-up comedy scene: Bill Cruz. After his time in LA, Bill has returned to Chicago and is here to help us wrap up this difficult year without crying into our coquito.Back in the day, Bill helped shape our live Chicago comedy show, “Feast of Fools,” a little experiment that somehow evolved into one of the world's first and longest-running podcasts, “Feast of Fun.”And yes, even we're still surprised it's still going on.Join us for this and all the hot news:• Bowen Yang, the second openly gay comedian on Saturday Night Live retires from the show. • Are Republicans using AI to create fake pictures of Trump and Bill Clinton as gay lovers to discredit the Epstein Files? • Britney Spears' “Toxic” video director Joseph Kahn says the reason Avatar never became a big part of the public's consciousness is because gays don't want to have sex with blue cat aliens.• Farewell to filmmaker Rob Reiner and actor Gil Gerard, star of “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.” He was 82. Follow us on Instagram:★ instagram.com/bill_cruz_gurl★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelionHelp Fausto & Marc Fight Blindness and Heart Disease:★ https://gofund.me/00771d8fe

After MONTHS of saying he wouldn't, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has changed his formation recently. But why now? Niall and Marley try and dissect the timing of the switch as well as ticking off the traditional Get in the Sea! SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s Topics: 1) The gift our our lives – Have you thought about religious life? – Do we gift our lives to God anymore? 2) Gifts with Christmas meaning 3) Angels – The gift of sacrifice and communion 4) It’s the thought and the sacrifice which counts Giving: – Mass intentions – Holy Communion intentions – Fasting intentions – Prayer (Rosary) intentions https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/christmas-bible-verses/

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageA nation doesn't survive on slogans; it survives on choices made when every option looks bad. We step into December 1776, when Washington's army bled across New Jersey, Congress fled, and the British believed the rebellion would expire by New Year's. What followed wasn't a miracle of myth so much as a masterpiece of grit: a night crossing through a nor'easter, intelligence and deception that dulled Hessian caution, and a blunt resolve summed up by a single password—Victory or Death.This is the short story of Washington Christmas Miracle of 1776.For more resources and exclusive content, visit us at our website, www.teammojoacademy.com

Homily from Christmas Eve Mass, A.D. MMXXV.

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The Fanatical Postgame Show: It's a Christmas Miracle! Browns stun Steelers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disclaimer: we've experienced some technical difficulties this week so our apologies for the sound quality!! They have since been corrected so next week will be great!  Christmas is over, the best neighbor is gone, Crystal scored on marketplace and warn your kids before their toys pee. Mochi might be up for adoption, buy your sons baby dolls, magas had a rough week and Crystal invented new nachos.  For bonus episodes, early releases and live streams join us on Patreon! Patreon.com/hellodysfunction Subscribe and watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/@hellodysfunction Follow us on IG: Instagram.com/hellodysfunction Instagram.com/lurkpatafria Instagram.com/crystaldamato21 Submit your questions/stories: hellodysfunctionpodcast.com 

December 28, 2025 | A Christmas Miracle Part 5 | Dr. John Harris

Merry Christmas at MSG! The Knicks came back from huge double-digit deficits to top the Cavaliers, fueled by standout performances from their guards and Mitch. Brown leaned into his smalls, sparking massive runs when they were needed most. We break down the highs, the lows, the starting lineup issues, the lingering defensive concerns, Kolek's heroics, Mitch, and more!0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts6:56 Stay Connected With Us!7:40 Starting Lineup Issues Remain15:22 Stay Connected With Us!15:40 Brown Trusts His Smalls21:03 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Kolek22:47 Thank God For Mitch!25:58 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson28:15 Stay Connected With Us!28:53 POA Defense Alarming Territory?32:52 Up Next34:19 Trivia34:50 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

December 26th, 2025:  Christmas Crimson - Blood of Protomartyr St Stephen;  The Three Births of the Savior on Christmas;  Christmas Miracle of Grace;  St Stephen, Our First Martyr

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Nikola Jokic had the 2nd 50-15-15 triple double in NBA history tonight and it was JUST ENOUGH to squeeze past the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets couldn't find their stride in the 4th but they found it in OT and it led to them not losing in dramatic fashion. Also, Anthony Edwards was ejected after a remarkable second half! Jason Kosmicki had the last call from Ball Arena for 2025! 

Anthony and Aaron the age-old question: Who are these Lakers? Are they the guys who raced out to a hot start or are they the team that's fallen back to earth lately? If they're somewhere in-between, how close are they to either end of the spectrum? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Click Here to Text us. Yes really, you totally can.By the sheer willfulness of the Holiday Spirit and Zack threatening to tear his modem out of the wall if the internet didn't return in time...it's a Christmas Miracle this episode is ready.Leo from Voluntary Input and Profound Simplicity is back along with Kory from The World is My Burrito to again join Zack on their annual tradition of Milk and Cookies, along with some brand new items that I'm sure will be coming to the Neatcast Store.Guess What!?We find out how Jolly Leo, Kory and Zack actually are.Also we figure out ways to fix the Hallmark Holiday Movie plot tropes.Even WeirderA Mushroom that lets you see tiny cartoon people.12 of the Worlds Weirdest Holiday Traditions.Beyond The PaleA brand new Classic Kaiju Christmas TaleWhatcha!We play Two Goops and Lie. A list of items that may or may not be from Goop.comJoin our Discord!Check out our Merch Store HERE!Follow us @theneatcast on Facebook!Follow us @neatcastpod on Twitter!Follow us @neatcastpod on Instagram!Follow us @theneatcast on TikTok!

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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/24/25), as we arrive at Christmas Eve, Hank concludes his special series on his acronym CHRISTMAS, detailing the final three letters of the acronym. The “M” in CHRISTMAS represents Miracles. Modernity has left many with the false impression that the virgin birth is nothing more than ancient superstition. But, in reality, miracles are not only possible, they are absolutely necessary in order to make sense of the universe in which we live. The “A” in CHRISTMAS represents Advent. The term Advent literally means “coming.” As such, Advent is a season in which the Christian church celebrates the coming in flesh of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The final letter in the CHRISTMAS acronym is “S”, which represents Salvation. On Christmas Eve, it is time to turn our hearts toward the primary reason for the Incarnation of God in Jesus Christ—namely, the salvation of sinners. The very name—Jesus—embodies salvation, as it is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua, meaning “Yahweh saves” or “Yahweh is salvation.” This Christmas season and throughout the coming year, may you be ever mindful of the reality that God has condescended to use you as the means through which the free gift of the water of life is dispensed to a parched and thirsty world.

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Question? Comment? Send us a Message!Sean and Dane are back!! The boys recap their weeks as they prepare for the Holiday week!! Tis the season for ACL Teams, so the boys drive head first into all things ACL Teans draft!! They discuss Franchise player selections, salary cap limitations and begin to predict selections! Then ACL Junior Pro, Colt Kenner, joins the show!! We discuss how he got interested in the game, his toughest opponents and Draft their own ACL Teams…BIG ASP Cornhole Patreon page:4 Tiers to choose from!! Come join our growing community and get insider info, become an active participant in show content, be eligible for bag giveaway's, find our VIDEO of the interviews and more!!https://www.patreon.com/bigaspcornholeDraggin Bags!!-The “Power Draggin” might be the best bag we've ever thrown!! And we suck…imagine how good they could be in your hands….https://dragginbagz.com/Airwolf Athletics-Rep a brand that is built for players by veterans!! If you aren't rocking Airwolf gear…WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?https://airwolfathletics.com/Big Asp Merch!!!! Polos, Tees, Jerseys, shorts and more!!https://jamapparel.net/collections/new-the-big-asp-cornhole-podcast-collection-by-jamSupport the show

0:00 - Turns out Vic WAS in fact home for Christmas...and by that we mean back on the show with Mose and Mat Smith to talk last night's Nuggets loss to the Mavericks with some scary injury news for another Nuggets starter.16:35 - Turns out the Chiefs aren't gonna be playing in Arrowhead much longer, taking their ball and going to Kansas. Vic, Mose, and Mat react to some of the new details coming out about the deal the team struck with the state of Kansas and how...one-sided the deal is.33:30 - We know you aren't tired of the Elway documentary talk just yet (out now on Netflix), and neither are Vic, Mose, or Mat. You bet it's time to listen to some old dudes yap about The Old Days.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rekindling Sibling Bonds: A Christmas Miracle at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-24-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Montse ja era envoltada d'una bellesa freda i tranquil·la.En: Montse was already surrounded by a cold and tranquil beauty.Ca: La neu cobria els camins i el Monestir de Montserrat brillava amb la llum suau de les espelmes.En: The snow covered the paths, and the Monestir de Montserrat shone with the soft light of candles.Ca: Martí respirava l'aire fresc, ple de records i emocions.En: Martí breathed in the fresh air, full of memories and emotions.Ca: Havia convidat la seva germana Laia a aquest lloc sagrat, amb l'esperança de reconciliar-se.En: He had invited his sister Laia to this sacred place, hoping to reconcile.Ca: Després de molts anys de silencis i allunyament, Martí sabia que el moment havia arribat.En: After many years of silence and distance, Martí knew the moment had come.Ca: Laia va arribar mentre les campanes anunciaven el capvespre.En: Laia arrived as the bells announced the evening.Ca: El seu rostre era serè, però Martí va notar una llambregada de dolçor en els seus ulls que li va donar força.En: Her face was serene, but Martí noticed a glimmer of sweetness in her eyes that gave him strength.Ca: —Gràcies per venir, Laia —va dir Martí amb veu serena.En: “Thank you for coming, Laia,” Martí said with a calm voice.Ca: —De res, Martí. Sabia que aquest lloc tindria importància per a nosaltres —va respondre Laia, mantenint el seu to pragmàtic.En: “You're welcome, Martí. I knew this place would be important for us,” Laia responded, maintaining her pragmatic tone.Ca: Van caminar junts pels senderons emblanquinats, els seus passos ressonant suaus entre el murmuri de les muntanyes.En: They walked together along the snow-laden paths, their steps softly echoing among the murmurs of the mountains.Ca: Havia nevant recentment, deixant un paisatge digne d'un quadre.En: It had snowed recently, leaving a landscape fit for a painting.Ca: Finalment, van arribar a la capella del monestir, un lloc on moltes famílies cercaven pau i reflexió, i on els records dels seus pares eren més vius que mai.En: Finally, they reached the chapel of the monastery, a place where many families sought peace and reflection, and where the memories of their parents were more alive than ever.Ca: —Recordes com ens portaven aquí cada Nadal? —va mencionar Martí, amb els ulls brillants de nostàlgia.En: “Do you remember how they brought us here every Christmas?” Martí mentioned, his eyes shining with nostalgia.Ca: —Sí, ho recordo bé. Els pares sempre deien que Montserrat era un lloc especial, un lloc de miracles —va respondre Laia, deixant caure qualsevol escut emocional.En: “Yes, I remember it well. Our parents always said that Montserrat was a special place, a place of miracles,” Laia replied, letting go of any emotional shield.Ca: Un silenci càlid es va establir entre els dos.En: A warm silence settled between the two.Ca: La capella era plena de figures de pessebre, la llum d'espelmes dansava en les ombres.En: The chapel was full of nativity figures, the candlelight dancing in the shadows.Ca: De sobte, les velles ferides van emergir en la conversa.En: Suddenly, old wounds emerged in the conversation.Ca: Martí va parlar de la seva tristesa per la seva llunyania; Laia va expressar els seus sentiments de pèrdua per la família desunida.En: Martí spoke of his sadness over their distance; Laia expressed her feelings of loss for the fractured family.Ca: Era un moment tens, marcat per barreres emocionals que semblaven impossibles de traspassar.En: It was a tense moment, marked by emotional barriers that seemed impossible to cross.Ca: Però aleshores, de manera inesperada, una imatge del passat va aparèixer vividament en les seves ments: una excursió amb els seus pares a la muntanya, la calidesa d'aquells moments preciosos.En: But then, unexpectedly, an image from the past vividly appeared in their minds: a hike with their parents on the mountain, the warmth of those precious moments.Ca: Sense saber com, una comprensió mútua nació.En: Without knowing how, a mutual understanding was born.Ca: Les màscares es van caure i, amb elles, les tensions.En: The masks fell away, and with them, the tensions.Ca: Lentament, les seves converses van començar a fluir lliure de recriminacions, plenes de promeses i esperances de futur.En: Slowly, their conversations began to flow free of recriminations, full of promises and hopes for the future.Ca: —Vull que ens veiem més sovint —va dir Martí, amb un somriure autèntic.En: “I want us to see each other more often,” Martí said with an authentic smile.Ca: —Jo també. No podem deixar que el passat dicti el nostre futur —va respondre Laia, disposada a reconstruir el vincle trencat.En: “So do I. We can't let the past dictate our future,” Laia replied, ready to rebuild the broken bond.Ca: Quan la nit va caure sobre Montserrat, les campanes del monestir van ressonar novament, com un senyal de renovació i esperança.En: As night fell over Montserrat, the bells of the monastery rang again, like a sign of renewal and hope.Ca: Martí i Laia es van quedar una estona més, disfrutant la tranquil·litat i la bellesa del moment, amb la promesa de conservar el seu llegat familiar i construir nous records junts.En: Martí and Laia stayed a while longer, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the moment, with the promise to preserve their family legacy and create new memories together.Ca: Va ser en aquell lloc sagrat, envoltats de la lenta caiguda de la neu, on Martí i Laia van trobar una nova oportunitat per ser germans, per ser una família de nou.En: It was in that sacred place, surrounded by the slow falling snow, where Martí and Laia found a new opportunity to be siblings, to be a family again.Ca: Per Nadal, la màgia de Montserrat havia fet un altre miracle.En: For Christmas, the magic of Montserrat had performed another miracle.Ca: I amb l'esperit renovat, van deixar enrere la distància i les malinterpretacions.En: And with renewed spirit, they left behind the distance and misunderstandings.Ca: L'amor fraternal va brillar una vegada més, fent d'aquella Nit de Nadal una que mai oblidarien.En: Brotherly love shone once more, making that Christmas Eve one they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:the chapel: la capellathe candles: les espelmesto reconcile: reconciliar-sethe glimmer: la llambregadathe echoes: els ressonsthe murmurs: els murmurispragmatic: pragmàticemotional barrier: barrera emocionalthe nativity figures: les figures de pessebreauthentic: autènticfractured: trencatto rebuild: reconstruirthe misunderstanding: el malenterèsthe renewal: la renovacióserene: serèthe paths: els caminsthe silence: el silencito emerge: emergirthe landscape: el paisatgeto dictate: dictartense: tensthe mask: la màscarathe distance: la distànciabrotherly love: l'amor fraternalto preserve: conservarthe nostalgia: la nostàlgiato resonate: ressonarthe mountain: la muntanyato perform: ferthe emotion: l'emoció

Listen until the end to hear who joins the show...it's a Christmas Miracle!Thank you for listening this year, it was great...let's do it again next year!

PJ chats with Bryan Clarke who shares how the Briar Rose team raised over €3,000 and gathered hundreds of gifts to brighten Cork families' Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A judicial review of the Metrolink project has been withdrawn in what Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien has called "an early Christmas present". Paul Hosford, Acting Political Editor of the Irish Examiner, joined us on the show this morning.

Episode 606 — Adult Twins, Accidental Murders & Vinyl Christmas Miracles Host: Brian BecknerEpisode Type: Solo Episode (Part A of a Two-Part Holiday Drop) Episode Summary Brian Beckner flies solo in Episode 606, delivering a classic, wide-ranging Baller Lifestyle monologue that somehow connects adult twins at the gym, celebrity deaths, NASCAR plane crashes, LeBron James being insufferable, Coldplay ruining lives, and a Christmas miracle involving rare vinyl records. With Ed Daly out, Brian handles the duties alone—covering pop culture absurdities, sports grievances, listener voicemails, celebrity scandals, and a deeply heartfelt end-of-year reflection on why the show still matters after 12 years. This episode is equal parts rant, comedy, grief, nostalgia, and gratitude—exactly what longtime Ballers expect. Topics & Segments Holiday & Personal Reflections Christmas is three days away and Brian still hasn't decorated The eternal debate: real tree vs. tinsel tree Single dad holiday logistics The moral crime of leaving Christmas decorations up until March Why nobody listens the week of Christmas anyway ‍️ Adult Twins (A Recurring Public Safety Issue) Brian explains (again) why adult twins should not be allowed in public A real-life gym encounter with long-necked adult twins Mirror-image twins explained (and condemned) HGTV twin flippers from the Pacific Northwest A firm stance: adult twins must remain at least 500 miles apart Rest In Peace Segment Gil Gerard (Buck Rogers) — a man Brian assumed was already dead 1980s TV male babes and fake PIs Greg Biffle — NASCAR driver killed in a small plane crash, along with his family Why rich people should take commercial flights James Ransone (The Wire, Ziggy Sobotka) — a devastating loss Season 2 of The Wire reappraised as elite television Dock workers, the Greeks, and prosthetic penises Honorable (future) mentions: Joran van der Sloot (still alive, still murdering) Keith Richards (Brian predicts he won't make it past Easter) Sports (Unfortunately) World Darts Championship scandal: Dom Taylor suspended for a drug test Brian demands to know what drugs make you better at darts Cocaine should be allowed in darts (official stance) LeBron James hatred continues Will Smith Lakers speech disaster Rob Pelinka incompetence Russell Westbrook vindicated LeBron: finals losses, ego, celebrity worship, general phoniness The Los Angeles Angels: Tyler Skaggs tragedy Team-provided fentanyl pills A trial nobody wanted Another masterclass in organizational failure ️ Voicemail Segment Ben “Nine-Oh-Six” (aka “Been Anal Sex”) checks in Michigan football, Sharon Moore, and racism Being “the guy after the guy” in college football Advice: cash the checks before ruining your career Non-Sports Pop Culture Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal: The New York Times sympathy tour Billionaires, affairs, and viral consequences Hampton Beach, New Hampshire slander Why Coldplay is undanceable and soulless Man leaves girlfriend to freeze to death on a mountain Extreme hobbies = red flag Preview of a future deep dive Christmas Vinyl Miracle Listener Corey (Fados) sends Brian an insane vinyl care package: Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends (Page, Beck, Bonham) Black Pumas The Church Staple Singers Rolling Stones Hot Rocks (original pressing) Link Wray Rare private-press blues rock A genuine, emotional reflection on: 12 years of podcasting A small but loyal audience The real value of listener relationships ️ Final Thoughts Brian closes Episode 606 with sincerity—acknowledging the reality that the show may never grow larger, but emphasizing how deeply meaningful the connections with listeners have become. A perfect end-of-year episode that blends humor, honesty, and gratitude. Subscribe, Rate & Review If you've been listening for years—or just found the show—your reviews and ratings help more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a month of being ridged with displeasure and no snow, a series of atmospheric rivers dumps buckets of rain before changing to snow, finally delivering major dumpage to Tahoe just in time for Christmas. In the final episode of Mind the Track's third season, in Episode 77 the boys recap a month of inversions, brown pow and Tule Fog, contemplate chasing snow up into Canada, shout out the core lords for their 10th Shredmandment recommendations and DOPE or DERP making sound effects when riding your bike or filling uncomfortable silences. Pow Bot gives a gray wolf update, SKI BORG makes an appearance and the boys ask listeners to send in their questions for an upcoming interview with the CEO of Sugar Bowl resort. 2:10 – SKI BORG vs POW BOT5:00 – No snow in Lake Tahoe with a huge storm a-coming just in time for Christmas chaos.8:50 – On an airplane - window shade open or window shade closed?11:00 – Trail Whisperer still hasn't bought a ski pass for the season. 13:55 – All the different taglines describing the snow dry spell in Tahoe. 15:20 – Gnarly Tule Fog in the Central Valley of California for the last month. 16:10 – Washington State flooding – Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain and Mount Baker roads blown out.18:14 – Vail Resorts discounting ski lift tickets and medium range lodge bookings are way down.22:50 – Pow Bot is finally maturing – he isn't frothed out on chasing pow.25:35 – DOPE or DERP – Do you chase the pow north to Canada right now?27:15 – Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series Opener – Truckee Dirt Union raises $120,000!30:40 – Spotify year-end wrap-up statistics for Mind the Track podcast.32:20 – Shout out to Core Lord listener Stavros on Mount Hough in Quincy!35:20 – HOT TIP: If you have poison oak, don't scratch it, use the hottest water you can tolerate to flush the histamines.38:10 – DOPE or DERP – Humming or whistling to fill an uncomfortable silence.42:00 – DOPE or DERP – Making sound effects when you ride your bike.46:10 – Listener Feedback – Finders Keepers stories.49:25 – Atlanta, Georgia is the most surveilled city in the World.50:45 – Pow Bot uses his Garmin watch to find his lost smartphone.56:20 – Listener Feedback – Grocery gear baskets.57:30 – Kurt Refsnider mountain bikes the whole Orogenesis Route – 4,275 miles in 135 days. 59:25 – Sugar Bowl asks if Mind the Track would like to interview the CEO of the ski resort.1:01:40 – Listener Feedback on the 10th Shredmandment. Steve says respect the trailhead.1:05:16 – Liz and Cam – Always be learning and avalanche education.1:06:45 – Stu – Be a capable backcountry skiing partner.1:09:30 – Tony from Lee Vining – Observe, consider and decide. 1:12:30 – Alex – Keep your gear tight. Know how to use a first aid kit.1:13:00 – @patagonia_snow Instagram shouts out Mind the Track and the Butt Vest.1:15:55 – Wolf pulls a crab pot out of water with the buoy and rope to eat the bait.1:20:30 – Gray Wolf is de-listed by the Endangered Species Act.1:25:00 – Cam says Snack Man is DOPE. 1:26:30 – Telluride Ski Patrol is threatening strike, could shut the whole season down.1:33:00 – The unsustainable game of buying a season's pass at a ski resort.

This episode explores what I call the miracle before the miracle of Christmas. Before Bethlehem. Before the manger. Before angels filled the sky. God was already at work. In this teaching from Luke chapter 1, we walk through the story of Zacharias and Elizabeth, the priesthood, and the grace of God that moves even when prayers feel unanswered and seasons feel barren. This is a message for anyone who has: - Remained faithful while waiting - Served God without seeing change - Wondered if time has passed them by - Felt marked by past mistakes, family history, or reproach You'll see how God's grace: - Qualifies who we think are disqualified - Answers prayers we've stopped believing for - Removes shame and restores calling - Prepares the way for His promises This message is deeply rooted in Scripture, moving from Exodus to Luke, Galatians, 1 Peter, and Revelation, revealing how God establishes a royal priesthood and remains faithful across generations. Whether you're listening during the Christmas season or any time of year, this teaching is a reminder that God is faithful, even in the waiting. Chapters 00:00 The Christmas Spirit and Its Relevance 03:05 Exploring God's Kingdom and the Priesthood 08:51 The Role of the Levites and Their Significance 14:55 The Miracle of John the Baptist's Birth 20:52 Faithfulness Amidst Barrenness 27:01 The Power of Prayer and God's Faithfulness 36:09 The Role of Faithfulness in God's Plan 45:04 The Prophetic Words of Zacharias 57:11 The Christmas Miracle: Hope and Redemption About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.page - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

Charlie finally wraps up corn harvest, and that means a weight is lifted as part of a Christmas Miracle. But now we have Bridge Payments to fret about! What the heck are they, how are they calculated and when does it all happen?  We have some of those answers to go along with a whole lot of Ryan and Charlie speculation for this week. Weather looks very un-Christmas-like, markets certainly are scrooge-worthy, and Charlie was a winner in harvest Bingo this year. Brought to you by Mac America Ag Finance, Norhtern Indiana:  574-253-3433

Against the odds, a takahe pair believed to be infertile have successfully hatched a chick at Wellington's Zealandia Te Mara a Tane. Dr Danielle Shanahan, Chief Executive of Zealandia joins Bryan to share the exciting news.

EP22: A Christmas miracle as Watford keep a clean sheet Hello and welcome to the Watford Buzz Podcast! The Home of your Watford FC chat typically featuring journalist Tom Bodell (@TBBodell), analyst Jordan Wiemer (@JordanWeimer) and hosted by commentator and presenter Matt Mesiano (@MessyMesiano) We all have one thing in common, we're all huge Watford fans and we LOVE talking about the Hornets! On today's show, Tom and Jordan discussed:Watford record a clean sheet for the first time in agesNot far away from the playoffsK9 adding to his goals, but how is his performance?Doumbia & Kayembe off to Afcon - who steps in?Do we need reinforcements?If you want to get in touch you can do so really easily – just ping a message across on Twitter , BlueSky, OR send us an email to WatfordBuzzPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Sketchbook to Stage: István's Christmas Miracle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A téli nap alig derengő fényével, a balatonfőkajári iskola termeiben különös izgalom uralkodott.En: With the barely glowing light of the winter day, a peculiar excitement dominated the classrooms of the balatonfőkajári school.Hu: Készülődni kezdtek a karácsonyi ünnepélyre, melyet minden évben nagy lendülettel szerveztek meg.En: They began preparing for the Christmas celebration, which was organized with great enthusiasm every year.Hu: A folyosó tele volt csendes suttogásokkal és papír csörgésével.En: The corridor was filled with quiet whispers and the rustling of paper.Hu: Itt, az ünnep közepén, égett a vágy István szívében, hogy valami különlegeset hozzon létre.En: Here, in the midst of the celebration, a burning desire ignited in István's heart to create something special.Hu: István egy tízéves fiú volt, nagy barna szemekkel és még nagyobb álmokkal.En: István was a ten-year-old boy with big brown eyes and even bigger dreams.Hu: Szeretett rajzolni, és világa a színes ceruzák vonásaiban testesült meg.En: He loved to draw, and his world materialized in the strokes of colorful pencils.Hu: De hiába volt kreativitása határtalan, István gyakran érezte, hogy szavakban nem tudja ugyanúgy kifejezni magát.En: But despite his boundless creativity, István often felt that he couldn't express himself the same way in words.Hu: A napok egyre közelebb sodorták az előadást.En: The days brought the performance ever closer.Hu: Miközben a többiek szövegeket gyakoroltak és jelmezeket próbáltak, István csendesen üldögélt egy sarokban, kis vázlatfüzetével.En: While the others practiced lines and tried on costumes, István sat quietly in a corner with his small sketchbook.Hu: Lassan gondolatai kincsesládáját megnyitva rajzolta meg a jelenetet: a téli Balaton csendjét, a hóval borított partot, és a visszatükröződő égbolt halvány színeit.En: Slowly, opening the treasure chest of his thoughts, he drew the scene: the silence of the winter Balaton, the snow-covered shore, and the pale colors of the reflected sky.Hu: Ez volt a szívéről másolt kép.En: It was an image copied from his heart.Hu: István mindig is arról álmodott, hogy rajzai valóra válnak.En: István always dreamed that his drawings would come to life.Hu: De aggodalmait nem tudta lerázni.En: But he couldn't shake off his worries.Hu: "Mi van, ha nem tetszik senkinek?En: "What if no one likes it?"Hu: " – töprengte.En: he pondered.Hu: De egy nap, minden félelmet félretéve, döntött.En: But one day, putting aside all his fears, he made a decision.Hu: "Megmutatom a tanárnőnek" – szólt csendesen, határozottan.En: "I'll show it to the teacher," he said softly, yet firmly.Hu: Tanárnője, Janka, egy kedves nő volt, mindig mosolygott.En: His teacher, Janka, was a kind woman who always smiled.Hu: Amikor István félénken bemutatta munkáját, Janka csodálattal nézte a rajzot.En: When István shyly presented his work, Janka looked at the drawing with admiration.Hu: "Ez elképesztő, István!En: "This is amazing, István!"Hu: " – mondta lágy mosollyal.En: she said with a gentle smile.Hu: "Ez lesz a háttér az ünnepi előadáshoz.En: "This will be the backdrop for the holiday performance."Hu: "Ahogy elérkezett a nap, a közönség megtöltötte a termet.En: As the day arrived, the audience filled the room.Hu: A színpad mögött a vastag, hóval borított táj festett képe foglalta el a díszlet helyét.En: Behind the stage, the painted image of the thick, snow-covered landscape occupied the place of the scenery.Hu: A függönyök felszöktek, és a szereplők elkezdték előadásukat.En: The curtains rose, and the performers began their act.Hu: De valami történt.En: But something happened.Hu: Mindenki áhítattal suttogott, és a szemek István munkájára szegeződtek.En: Everyone whispered in awe, their eyes fixed on István's work.Hu: Zoltán, az egyik legnépszerűbb fiú az osztályban, elismerően nézett Istvánra.En: Zoltán, one of the most popular boys in the class, looked at István approvingly.Hu: "Ez gyönyörű, István!En: "This is beautiful, István!"Hu: " – suttogta neki, ami az applaus és tapsvihar közepette mégiscsak hallható volt.En: he whispered to him, and despite the applause and ovations, it was still heard.Hu: Az egész esemény pompáját István műve koronázta meg.En: István's work crowned the magnificence of the entire event.Hu: István boldogsága határtalan volt.En: István's happiness was boundless.Hu: A karácsonyi csoda részévé vált.En: He became part of the Christmas miracle.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy csendes tehetsége nemcsak neki, de másoknak is örömet okoz.En: Now he knew that his quiet talent not only brought joy to him but also to others.Hu: Olvadó jégként tűntek el félelmei.En: His fears melted away like ice.Hu: Hitt önmagában, és hamarosan mindenki más is hitett benne.En: He believed in himself, and soon everyone else believed in him too.Hu: Ahogy hazafelé sétált a hóesésben, a tél már nem volt olyan hideg.En: As he walked home in the snowfall, winter no longer felt so cold.Hu: Szíve melegséget sugárzott.En: His heart radiated warmth.Hu: A Balaton csendes vize most már olyan volt, mint saját lelke – mély és tiszta.En: The quiet waters of the Balaton now mirrored his own soul—deep and pure.Hu: István mosolygott, mert most már tudta, hogy nem kell hangosnak lennie ahhoz, hogy meghallják őt.En: István smiled because now he knew that he didn't need to be loud to be heard. Vocabulary Words:peculiar: különösexcitement: izgalomdominated: uralkodottquiet whispers: csendes suttogásokburning desire: éget a vágymaterialized: testesült megboundless: határtalancreativity: kreativitásatreasure chest: kincsesládájátreflected: visszatükröződőpale colors: halvány színeitbackground: háttérawe: áhítattaladmiration: csodálattalbackdrop: díszletaudience: közönségcurtains: függönyökperformers: szereplőkapplause: tapsviharmirrored: tükröződöttenthusiasm: lendülettelexpress: kifejezniscene: jelenetetdrew: rajzoltaboldness: bátorságkind: kedvesgrace: kegyelemmagnificence: pompájátovations: tapsconfidence: öntudat

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: 3,000+ Cheese Grater Hats Sold After Bears Shred Packers, ‘A Christmas Miracle' For Hat Company: Foam Party Hats started selling the grater caps after the Packers […]

It's Championship Week, and we're all hoping our players deliver us a very merry Christmas! Which players will you need in your stocking this week? Chris, Nelson, Matt, and Dan will sort it all out for you *Ashton Jeanty and Kenneth Walker were among the players who delivered a big bag of points against tough defenses. Can you count on them to do it again? *Can you survive the Week 16 QB Apocalypse for just one more week, or will a backup QB tank the receivers you need? *Is a Jaguars stack going to bring home the FFPC and NFFC Tournament titles? *Which player can score 40+ in Week 17? *Kickers and Defenses poised to deliver, because no edge is too small and we're just degenerate enough to care *And much more! –

Have you ever faced a Christmas where you quietly thought, “Lord, I really need You to show up this year”?

MERRY CHRISTMAS from everyone at Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage! This episode features a special presentation by Liz Curtis Higgs, who shares faith-filled stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and the miraculous births in the Bible, emphasizing that nothing is impossible for God! Greg and Erin encourage you to look for the love languages of your friends and family at Christmas, and we answer an email from a listener who wonders if she and her husband are managing conflict correctly because they DON'T fight; which leads to a conversation encouraging couples to communicate effectively and grow spiritually together. The Women of Christmas New Year, New Purpose In Your Marriage article Mastering Your Spouse's Love Language article Call our Counseling Line at 1-800-A-FAMILY Sign up for our FREE Marriage Newsletter Send us your email or voice mail here! Send Us A Review! Support the show! If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to share his takeaways from the Bears' thrilling 22-16 win against the Packers in overtime Saturday at Soldier Field. After that, Mully and Haugh discussed Bears defensive end Austin Booker's hit that knocked Packers quarterback Jordan Love out of the game Saturday. Love is in concussion protocol. They also took calls from Score listeners.

For this Christmas season Doug & Paula continue their discussion on miracles, focusing in this podcast on the two most important miracles of Christianity: The Incarnation & Resurrection, plus a Holiday Tradition!-Feel free to email us with any questions at info@servingbb.org or for more information check out our website at https://servingbeyondborders.org-Follow us on:Instagram - @servingbeyondbordersYouTube - Serving Beyond BordersFacebook - Serving Beyond Borders-"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve. . ." Mark 10:45-TUNE IN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-radical-christian-life-with-doug-and-paula/id1562355832

HO HO HI YA! The boys are wrapping up our holiday season by finally watching A KARATE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE. A movie that has as much to do with Christmas as gravy, psychics, murder, the justice system, clowns, and gun rights-and is somehow about all of those things.Justin and Steve brave the cold and hit the dojo to study up and find out how the creators of a movie about karate and Christmas forgot to figuratively or literally deck any halls. Unfortunately, the answers put the writer/director so deep on the naughty list that coal doesn't even want anything to do with him.Thanks for a great year, everyone! We love you!Check out more from Justin here: justindodd.rocksCheck out more from Steve here: stevejhward.comdrinkgenies.com

Merry Christmas, everyone! I'd like to thank you all properly and share some exciting news with you all after an interesting year. Tune in to find out what's been going on and what's next for me. If you're curious about what happened after the accident and what the future holds, then keep watching until the very end. Thank you all for everything you've helped us with.All our love, Sam & Christine xxOriginal Christmas Sleep Stories for you to enjoy:- 'The Lost Cat of Christmas' {MORAG} - https://youtu.be/l0WPLR6jVwk- 'The Grinch' - https://youtu.be/7S92RuAxd78- 'The Christmas Miracle' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTkFlf65xIE&t=979s- 'The Christmas Wish' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azr4PasmdNc&t=1159s- "The Girl Who Lost Belief in Christmas" - https://youtu.be/hOanYHd6DtsStory 4, 'Warm Both on a Christmas Night' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmGz-akLn2Y&t=2282s- 'Hogwarts on Christmas Eve' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUwS1dLq2hg- 'Festive Fireplace Fairy Tales' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kKeWB_1g4U&t=978sSupport me in creating these stories on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsamIf you enjoy these sleep stories, it would mean to world to me if you showed your appreciation and support through my Patreon. This way I can continue to do what I do!Thank you.Sam00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Photographs of car crash10:36 - What now?15:05 - What's NEXT? Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam​Music and visuals are a combination of original productions and/or may include licensed and adapted, remixed, or transformed material from:https://freemusicarchive.org/homehttp://www.epidemicsound.com/https://www.videvo.net/https://www.canva.com/Spatium by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)Music : "The End of the World" by Tristan Lohengrinwww.tristanlohengrin.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Snooze with Sam" whispers sleepy stories of Scotland's natural world, all with the help of a soft, soothing Island voice. Lay yourself down, get comfortable and lose yourself in the sea of gentle tones gifted by one of the world's most beautiful countries.These original works are the property of Snooze with Sam, © Copyright 2020-2025. All rights reserved.YOU CAN NOW DONATE HERE: https://ko-fi.com/snoozewithsamThank you! :) S xVisit snoozewithsam.com and support us through our amazing merchandise!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love and Warmth: A Christmas Miracle in Volendam Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In Volendam, lag een klein en knus café aan de hoofdstraat.En: In Volendam, there was a small and cozy café on the main street.Nl: Het was winter en overal lag er een dikke laag sneeuw.En: It was winter, and everywhere lay a thick layer of snow.Nl: Binnen in het café was het warm en gezellig, gedecoreerd met twinkelende lichtjes en kerstdecoraties.En: Inside the café, it was warm and cozy, decorated with twinkling lights and Christmas decorations.Nl: De tafels waren bedekt met rode lopers en er klonk zachte kerstmuziek.En: The tables were covered with red runners, and soft Christmas music played.Nl: Jeroen was de eigenaar van het café.En: Jeroen was the owner of the café.Nl: Hij wilde het perfecte kerstfeest organiseren.En: He wanted to organize the perfect Christmas party.Nl: Hij hoopte dat de mensen van het dorp blij zouden worden van zijn evenement.En: He hoped that the people of the village would be happy with his event.Nl: Maar er was een probleem: de verwarming was stuk.En: But there was a problem: the heating was broken.Nl: Terwijl de koude winterwind langs de grote ramen blies, zuchtte Jeroen diep.En: While the cold winter wind blew against the large windows, Jeroen sighed deeply.Nl: Hij wilde niemand tot last zijn en dus probeerde hij alles zelf op te lossen.En: He didn't want to burden anyone and tried to solve everything himself.Nl: Femke, Jeroens zus, was ook in het café.En: Femke, Jeroen's sister, was also in the café.Nl: Zij had al door dat Jeroen het moeilijk had.En: She had already noticed that Jeroen was having a hard time.Nl: "Jeroen, laat mij helpen," zei Femke bezorgd.En: "Jeroen, let me help," said Femke with concern.Nl: Maar Jeroen glimlachte alleen en wimpelde haar aanbod af.En: But Jeroen just smiled and declined her offer.Nl: "Ik red het wel," zei hij, terwijl hij nog een kerstkrans aan de muur hing.En: "I can manage," he said, as he hung another Christmas wreath on the wall.Nl: Sanne, een vaste gast en amateurmuzikant, zat in haar vaste hoekje met een warme chocolademelk.En: Sanne, a regular guest and amateur musician, sat in her usual corner with a hot chocolate.Nl: Ze zag Jeroen heen en weer rennen.En: She saw Jeroen running back and forth.Nl: Sanne bewonderde zijn doorzettingsvermogen maar voelde dat hij hulp nodig had.En: Sanne admired his perseverance but felt he needed help.Nl: Stiekem was ze ook een beetje verliefd op hem.En: Secretly, she was also a little in love with him.Nl: Ze besloot iets te doen.En: She decided to do something.Nl: Op kerstavond brak een sneeuwstorm los.En: On Christmas Eve, a snowstorm broke out.Nl: Mensen stroomden binnen voor warmte.En: People streamed in for warmth.Nl: De verwarming was nog steeds kapot en Jeroen begon te beseffen dat hij het niet alleen aankon.En: The heating was still broken and Jeroen began to realize that he couldn't handle it alone.Nl: Het café was vol, en het werd steeds kouder.En: The café was full, and it was getting colder.Nl: Femke kwam naar Jeroen toe.En: Femke came over to Jeroen.Nl: "Het is tijd om hulp te accepteren, broer," zei ze zacht.En: "It's time to accept help, brother," she said softly.Nl: Jeroen keek rond naar de gezichten vol verwachting die op hem waren gericht.En: Jeroen looked around at the expectant faces focused on him.Nl: Hij wist dat Femke gelijk had.En: He knew Femke was right.Nl: "Sanne, Femke, ik heb jullie hulp nodig," gaf hij eindelijk toe.En: "Sanne, Femke, I need your help," he finally admitted.Nl: Femke begon meteen warme dranken uit te delen.En: Femke immediately started handing out warm drinks.Nl: Sanne pakte haar gitaar en speelde een vrolijk kerstliedje.En: Sanne picked up her guitar and played a cheerful Christmas song.Nl: De gasten begonnen te zingen en de sfeer werd vrolijker, ondanks de kou.En: The guests began to sing, and the atmosphere became more joyful, despite the cold.Nl: Samen met de hulp van Femke en Sanne, veranderde het café in een warme en gezellige plek.En: Together with the help of Femke and Sanne, the café turned into a warm and cozy place.Nl: Iedereen vergat het koude weer buiten.En: Everyone forgot the cold weather outside.Nl: Er werden verhalen verteld, koekjes gedeeld en vriendschappen gesloten.En: Stories were shared, cookies passed around, and friendships formed.Nl: Uiteindelijk realiseerde Jeroen zich dat hij niet alles alleen hoefde te doen.En: In the end, Jeroen realized that he didn't have to do everything alone.Nl: Vrienden en familie zijn er om te helpen.En: Friends and family are there to help.Nl: Het werd een onvergetelijke kerstnacht.En: It became an unforgettable Christmas night.Nl: En Jeroen leerde dat vragen om hulp geen teken van zwakte, maar van moed en vertrouwen is.En: And Jeroen learned that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but of courage and trust.Nl: Het café bleef die avond laat open.En: The café stayed open late that evening.Nl: De sneeuwstorm ging voorbij, maar de warmte binnen bleef.En: The snowstorm passed, but the warmth inside remained.Nl: Het was een kerst vol liefde, muziek en samenhorigheid.En: It was a Christmas full of love, music, and togetherness.Nl: Jeroen keek naar zijn vrienden en wist dat hij altijd op hen kon rekenen.En: Jeroen looked at his friends and knew he could always count on them.Nl: En terwijl de nacht vorderde, begon er een nieuw verhaal.En: And as the night progressed, a new story began.Nl: Sanne en Jeroen vonden hun weg naar elkaar, en hun liefde begon als het mooiste kerstcadeau ooit.En: Sanne and Jeroen found their way to each other, and their love began as the most beautiful Christmas gift ever. Vocabulary Words:cozy: knustwinkling: twinkelenderunners: lopersburden: lastdeclined: wimpelde afperseverance: doorzettingsvermogenadmired: bewonderdebroke out: brak losexpectant: verwachtingcheerful: vrolijkatmosphere: sfeercourage: moedtrust: vertrouwentogetherness: samenhorigheidunforgettable: onvergetelijkerealized: realiseerde zichamateur: amateursolve: oplossenstreamed: stroomdenguest: gastturned into: veranderdecourage: moedoffering: aanbodtrusted: vertrouwdeaccepted: accepterensoftly: zachtwhispered: fluisterdewreath: kransguitar: gitaarmusician: muzikant

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514-40 Years of Broken Trust to Safety & Celebration: A Christmas Miracle (Laura's Story) There is a kind of marriage pain that does not look dramatic.It's not an outward struggle.Just a quiet ache.A marriage that functions but does not feel alive. Laura lived in that space for decades. From the outside, her life looked good. Forty years of marriage. Seven children. A faithful husband. A stable home. A shared faith. Everything a good Christian marriage is supposed to be. And yet, beneath the surface, something was missing. Emotional Safety.Real connection.Being fully seen. For a long time, she told herself she had nothing to complain about. Her husband was faithful. He wasn't an alcoholic. He never abused her. He provided well for his family. But inside, Laura carried a question she barely allowed herself to ask: "Is this really all there is?" The Hidden Cycle That Brought Broken Trust Even with her husband's steadiness and Laura's determination to be grateful, there was a painful habit that entered their marriage early on that would consistently rear its ugly head. Her husband was addicted to porn. This was their cycle for many years:-Her husband would confess porn use.-There would be repentance and renewed effort.-Then, pressure would follow. Laura would put the blame on herself, thinking, "If I did better, this would not happen." She read tons and tons of books, trying to better herself.She kept respect for her husband.She pursued intimacy, knowing it was important to him. And still, the cycle kept returning. So, she did what many wives do–she minimized her pain.She told herself others had it worse. After all, he worked hard. He stayed. He was a good man. Why complain? But the heart does not heal simply because we silence it. And this belief that Laura had that it was on her was not only a lie… but it was heavy and destructive. Decades of "Just Okay" Laura kept carrying the weight of keeping the peace and enduring that vicious cycle of porn use. So, she poured herself lovingly into family life. She homeschooled their children.She kept their home while he went to work, the way they were taught to do. And yet, beneath the surface, she felt emotionally disconnected. Alongside that, she felt there was no safe place to process her pain.No one equipped to walk with her.Even when reaching out to a Christian counselor, it wasn't quite enough. So, she pushed her own pain down...for decades. But pain does not disappear because it is ignored.It simply goes underground.And it shows up as numbness, distance, or quiet resignation. Eventually, Laura realized something had to change. She could not continue living like this. She told her husband he needed help for his porn addiction and that if he did not, they may need to consider divorce. Her husband obliged, and they tried counseling together, which helped some. But it wasn't until he entered the work privately through the Coaching program that something different happened. When Safety Was Introduced Into Her Marriage Though Laura didn't know he was taking a marriage course (He shared he was taking an online class), she started to notice a difference in the way he showed up to their marriage. He did not try to fix her or pressure her.He did not demand that she change. He began bringing home flowers, letting her know she was beautiful just the way she was, planning dates.He became emotionally present.Humble.Gentle.Safe. He changed. For the first time in their marriage, Laura began to feel celebrated for who she already was instead of feeling like he wished she were different. She no longer felt like she had to earn love. She felt cherished, emotionally safe, and truly loved–just the way she was. And it changed everything. From Feeling Skeptical to Feeling Hopeful After having heard a DYM podcast episode several years before these changes, Laura had closed herself off to the thought of DYM. But then, upon hearing an episode that we created for wives, she began to see the full picture more clearly and open herself up to the program. She decided to try it herself, even though she was still a bit skeptical. She realized that what made the difference was not only the content, but the context.She was no longer alone.She had community.She had a specific place to ask her specific questions about her marriage. For the first time, Laura had a safe place to speak honestly and to process pain without being blamed. She learned she could have a voice in her marriage. She could ask for help.She learned intimacy did not have to be driven by pressure.She learned she could say no to certain requests without any fear. Most importantly, she learned she mattered. 40 Years of Marriage–And Hoping For Many More "In short, it's better than it has ever been." Our hearts filled up when she shared this with us. Her husband is more in tune to what she needs and will go out of his way to bring in "delights"–if it's planning something special, bringing her flowers, or going along with Laura's spontaneous plans (even though he is the planner in the relationship!) Also in the past few years, her husband has kicked his porn addiction for good and has remained in community through Delight Your Marriage, which has helped keep him accountable and growing.  As for Laura, you can hear the joy and peace in her voice as she shares, "I never expected that it would be this good." Praise God. There is no person too far gone and no situation too desperate for the Lord. He is a God that heals and redeems–hearts, habits, marriages, and so much more–because He cares for us. And it is true for you too. As we enter the last few weeks of the year, including celebrating the birth of our Savior, we invite you to remember what God has done and how much He loves you. Enough to send His son for you, as a defenseless child, to live a perfect life and one day die to pay the debt we could never have paid.  And then to send His Holy Spirit–to counsel us and guide us.  And even now, He is available to us to redeem and save the lost, heal our hearts, and be near to his children. He loves us.He loves you. We hope you will keep this truth near to you these next few weeks and remember once again that He sent His son to redeem everything. With love, The Delight Your Marriage Team PS - Want to bring the Delight Your Marriage Coaching to your church? Our next round of In-Person Training will be launching early 2026. Check out our website to learn more about the mission & vision of IPT and how you can bring it to your small groups & churches. PPS - Wondering just exactly how healthy your own marriage is? Are you also surviving instead of thriving? Take our free Marital Health Assessment and see what your marital score is–and how we can help. PPPS - Here is a quote from (another) recent Delighted Wife graduate: "I took the Delighted Wife program. Coming into the program, I was so hopeless that my marriage could ever get better. My heart was full of deep hate for my husband - I had years of built-up unforgiveness and pain for all of the ways I felt he had hurt and abandoned me...I was deeply depressed and suicidal from the pain of the marriage. I constantly saw death as the only way to be free of this hole that I had dug for myself...Emotionally, I am a completely different person. My heart is full of love and joy over my marriage and gratitude to the Lord for the way He has grown me. The Lord literally pulled me out of the darkness and also has shown me how much I was negatively contributing to the marriage...This is the first time in the almost 3 years of marriage that I haven't wanted to leave. I see so much beauty in my marriage and my husband."

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