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In this Christmas Eve message, we explore the deeper story behind Go Tell It on the Mountain—a song born among enslaved African-Americans, carried through generations, and rooted in Luke 2. We trace the angel's announcement of “good news of great joy for all the people,” and consider why Christians speak so openly and urgently about Jesus. When good news creates great joy, it gets shared.You'll hear a vivid retelling of the shepherds' encounter, the physiological contrast between fear and joy, the gospel's claim that God welcomes the unworthy, and a clear call to give your next year to following Jesus with His people. The same God who broke into the night sky breaks into lives today.In this message, we wrestle with questions like:· What makes the Christian message “Good News” rather than advice or pressure?· Why does the angel link the arrival of Jesus with “great joy”?· How does Luke 2 show that Christmas is truly “for all the people”?· What does the origin of Go Tell It on the Mountain reveal about hope in suffering?· What could happen if someone gave Jesus and His Church the next year of their life?Support our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving

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Go Tell It! | Open Door | Pastor Chris Heller   Join us this Sunday as we put a bow on Christmas 2025 and conclude the Go Tell It series. We pray this has been an encouragement to get out and share the good news of Jesus!

The Gospel Gospel: Luke 22:15-20Sermon: “Go Tell It on the Mountain”Preaching: Rev. Elizabeth Byrd, associate minister The post 12.28.25 | Go Tell It on The Mountain appeared first on Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.

St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Farmersville, OhioDecember 24, 2025Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceWelcome and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening Hymn - "O Come, All Ye Faithful" - LBW #45, vv. 1 and 3Reading Based on Isaiah 9Song of Response - "Angels We Have Heard on High" - LBW #71, vv. 1 and 3Reading of Luke 2:1-7Hymn - "Away in a Manger" - LBW #67, vv. 1 and 3MeditationHymn - "O Little Town of Bethlehem" - LBW #41, vv. 1 and 4Reading of Luke 2:8-14Song - "How Great Our Joy"MeditationHymn - "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" - LBW #60, vv. 1 and 3Reading of Luke 2:15-20Hymn - "Go Tell It on the Mountain" - LBW #70, vv 1. and 3OfferingOffertory - "What Child is This?" - LBW #40, vv. 1 and 3Words of Institution and Lord's PrayerDistributionLighting of the Candles and Reading of John 1:1-4Hymn - "Silent Night" - LBW #65Christmas PrayersBenedictionExodus Hymn - "Joy to the World" - LBW #39DismissalFor the video version of this service, please visit https://youtu.be/HJmJJSw0q94Have a Merry Christmas, and may God bless you now and always!

This Christmas song isn't just festive — it's revolutionary. In today's episode, John unpacks Go Tell It on the Mountain, tracing its roots through Scripture, the African American spiritual tradition, and the long struggle for freedom and dignity. From Isaiah's prophecy to Watch Night services to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final Christmas sermon, this episode reminds us that good news is meant to be shared — and lived. Especially by those who think good news isn't for them.

Before Jesus could speak or walk, He was carried by ordinary people into the heart of the city. This Advent season, discover how God still chooses everyday people like you and me to carry His Son into our communities.In this message from our "Go Tell It" series, we explore Luke 2:22-38 and learn from Mary, Joseph, and a faithful man named Simeon about what it means to bring Jesus into the spaces we step into every single day.IN THIS EPISODE:How Mary and Joseph carried baby Jesus into bustling Jerusalem—and what that means for us todayWhy God chooses ordinary people to carry extraordinary news into our citiesThe powerful story of Simeon, who waited his entire life for a divine appointmentA practical DC Metro story about being obedient to the Holy Spirit's promptingUnderstanding that God has already prepared people to meet His SonWhy the outcome isn't up to us, but our obedience isA simple Advent challenge to carry Jesus to one person or place this weekKEY SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:22-38 | Romans 6:23KEY TAKEAWAYS:God chooses ordinary people like you and me to carry Jesus into every space we step into. If you're a follower of Jesus, you have God's Spirit IN you—and you carry Him wherever you go. Emmanuel means "God with us." Always with us.God has already prepared people to meet His Son. He goes before us. He prepares hearts. He arranges divine appointments. He orchestrates moments we could never plan. Your job is to show up and open your mouth!Someone in your city is waiting. Somewhere near you, someone is discouraged and waiting for hope, lonely and waiting for connection, hurting and waiting for healing, or searching and waiting for truth. God may be planning to meet them through YOU.THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:Choose one person or one place to intentionally carry Jesus to this week. Grab our community blessing postcard (or choose your own location—emergency services, schools, medical offices, neighbors). Gather a few people and deliver cookies, coffee, a meal, or a simple gift.While you're there, say: "Because of what Jesus has done in my life, I wanted to do this one small act to share Him with you." Then ask how you can pray for them.Keep it simple. Set a date. And GO!REFLECTION QUESTIONS:Who is your "Simeon"—someone God has already prepared to meet Jesus through you?What conversation or divine appointment might God be preparing for you this week?How has someone else carried Jesus to you in your life?What's holding you back from speaking up about Jesus in your everyday spaces?Connect with Grand Point Church:

Go Tell It! | The Life | Pastor Chris Heller   We'll be turning to the book of Thessalonians this week as we unpack part three of our Christmas series. In weeks one and two, we examined what Jesus meant when he described himself as The Way and as The Truth. This Sunday, we'll be looking at Jesus as The Life.

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From Texas, the US & Canada, Old School Country with a modern Twist !! weekly from France program Fred's Country 2025 w # 52: Part 1: - Maddie & Tae, It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - We Need Christmas - 2023 - Justin Moore, Run Rudolph Run - The Country Christmas Collection - 2011 - Alan Jackson, Let It Be Christmas - Let It Be Christmas - 2002 - Martina McBride, Please Come Home For Christmas - The Country Christmas Collection - 2011 - Luke Bryan with Ella Langley, Winter Wonderland - Luke Bryan Christmas - S - 2025 Part 2: - Terri Clark feat Dierks Bentley, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - It's Christmas…Cheers! - 2020 - The Mavericks, Christmas Time is (Coming 'Round Again) - Hey! It's Christmas! - 2018 - Randy Travis, Nothin's Gonna Bring Me Down At Christmas - Songs of the Season - 2007 - Jennifer Nettles, Go Tell It on the Mountain - To Celebrate Christmas - 2016 - Brad Paisley, A Marshmallow World - Snow Globe Town -2025 Part 3: - Tristan Roberson, Santa Drove My Bronco - S - 2025 - Lawson Bates, Cowboy Christmas - S - 2025 - Lainey Wilson, Christmas Cookies - Peace, Love, and Cowboys (Holiday Edition) EP - 2025 - Old Crow Medicine Show, Store-Bought Christmas - OCMS XMAS - 2025 Part 4: - Alex Miller, All Wrapped Up In You This Christmas - S - 2025 - Cody Johnson, Christmas All Year Long - A Cody Johnson Christmas - 2021 - Josh Turner, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - King Size Manger - 2021 - Brad Paisley, Counting Down The Days - Snow Globe Town -2025 - Randy Travis & Drew Parker, There's a New Kid in Town - Timeless Christmas Music - 2024

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for Week 3, Day 4 of our Scripture and Carols Advent series. In this session, we explore the powerful history and biblical roots of the traditional 19th-century African American spiritual, "Go Tell It on the Mountain". Discover how this stirring call to evangelism connects the prophetic words of Isaiah to the humble shepherds in the Judean hills and, ultimately, to our own Great Commission. We also share the inspiring story of John Wesley Work Jr., the scholar who dedicated his life to preserving these vital oral traditions for future generations. In this video: Scripture Deep Dive: Reflections on Isaiah 52:7, Luke 2:20, and Matthew 28:18-20. Historical Context: The origins of the carol and its publication by the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Devotional Message: An encouragement to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ this Christmas season. Prayer & Song: A time for guided reflection and worship. "Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere!" #Advent2025 #ChristmasCarols #GoTellItOnTheMountain #BibleStudy #ChristianHistory #Evangelism #ForestHillPresbyterian

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Go Tell It on the Mountain" held at Jubilee Church Plant, Austin, TX More at www.texasbishop.com

A single thing you do today can affect dozens of people, or even hundreds. This is the ripple effect, and it started with the Christmas story.In this message from our "Go Tell It" Advent series, discover how the shepherds' response to Jesus's birth created a ripple that continues today. Through the timeless parable of the Good Samaritan, we explore what Jesus really means when He calls us to love our neighbors—and why it's about being, not just knowing.In This Episode:The shepherds' unstoppable response to good newsWhy Jesus told the Good Samaritan storyThe difference between compassion and actionSimple acts that create powerful ripplesWhy we need a Savior to love perfectlyChrist's higher command: love as He lovedKey Scriptures: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 10:25-37, John 4:39, John 13:34Show Notes:The Christmas story has a ripple effect, starting with shepherds who couldn't keep the good news to themselves. After encountering Jesus, they spread the word throughout their neighborhoods. They didn't need a program or training—they just shared what they had seen and heard.Jesus teaches us through the Good Samaritan that being a neighbor isn't about proximity or knowing who lives next door. It's about who we are and how we engage with those we encounter. The Samaritan didn't just feel compassion—he acted, investing his time, money, and energy to help someone suffering.The ripple effect of Christmas occurs when the good news of great joy is proclaimed and when we're neighborly enough to engage with people around us instead of just driving by.Simple Ways to Create Ripples:Pay someone a complimentComfort someone having a rough dayVisit a sick friendCall someone you haven't spoken with in a whileExpress sincere gratitudeThe foundation of it all? If we could love perfectly, we would be perfect. Since we can't, we need a Savior. That's why the angel's message is such good news: "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you" (Luke 2:11).Loving your neighbor as yourself has been elevated to an even higher command: "As I have loved you, so must you love one another" (John 13:34).Next Steps:Identify one person you can be a neighbor to this weekPerform one simple act of kindness that creates a rippleShare the good news of Jesus with someone in your lifeConnect with Grand Point Church: Website: www.grandpoint.church Instagram: @grandpointchurch Facebook: /grandpointchurch YouTube: Grand Point ChurchConnect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Go Tell It! | Pastor Chris Heller We continue in our series of going and sharing the Gospel. Today we answer the critic of 'how can we know the Bible is true and accurate?'

What if the hardest person in your family this Christmas is your opportunity to be a hero? In this second week of our Advent series "Go Tell It," we explore how Joseph's incredible response to Mary reveals the supernatural power available to us for navigating the most complicated family dynamics.Discover why Joseph—a righteous man who could have destroyed Mary under Jewish law—instead chose to protect her at great personal cost. Learn how God handpicked this carpenter from Nazareth to be the earthly father of His Son, and what that choice teaches us about mercy, grace, and family leadership today.In This Episode:Joseph's impossible situation and his righteous response (Matthew 1:18-25)Why God's presence in you isn't meant to be entirely privateHow Christ transforms marriages when both partners are surrendered to HimThe greatest contribution you'll ever make: who you raiseNavigating difficult family gatherings with supernatural lovePractical tips for spiritual conversations with family membersKey Scriptures:Matthew 1:18-25Luke 2:8-20Deuteronomy 22:23-24Reflection Questions:What would be different if we were as forgiving and sensitive to others as Joseph was to Mary?How does Christ's presence in you shape the environment of your home?Who in your extended family might benefit from your relationship with Christ this Christmas?What does it mean to love someone with "supernatural ability"?Next Steps:→ Identify one difficult family relationship where you can be a "hero" this Christmas season → Pray for supernatural love and grace in your upcoming family gatherings → Consider having a spiritual conversation with a family member (remember: make it private, address any elephants in the room, speak graciously, pace yourself, never give up) → Join us next week for week 3 of "Go Tell It"Connect with Grand Point Church: 

Go Tell It! | Pastor Chris Heller   In Isaiah 52:7 we read, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news!” In this world full of people bringing bad news, how wonderful are those who bring the good news of Christmas! Join us this Sunday as we embark on our gospel-focused Christmas series, “Go Tell It!”

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This Advent, we begin a new series called Go Tell It, a journey into the good news worth sharing. In a world that often feels heavy and uncertain, the prophet Isaiah speaks a surprising word: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” This week, we explore the theme of Hope—not as wishful thinking, but as the arrival of God's light in the darkest places. Come discover how even in the darkest times, God gives us hope worth sharing—and how Advent invites […] The post Hope appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck, “Naked Lunch” by William S. Burroughs, “Rabbit, Run” by John Updike, and “Go Tell It on...

Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck, “Naked Lunch” by William S. Burroughs, “Rabbit, Run” by John Updike, and “Go Tell It on...

Biographer Nicholas Boggs joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Baldwin: A Love Story, the first major biography of James Baldwin to be published in three decades. Boggs recalls how finding Baldwin's only children's book in a Yale library as a college student led him to track down the volume's illustrator, the French artist Yoran Cazac, Baldwin's last great love. He talks about interviewing people who had never previously spoken about their relationships with the iconic author, including Cazac, whom at least one previous biographer had wrongly guessed was deceased. Boggs reflects on the importance of considering Blackness, queerness, and chosen family as central to Baldwin's life and art. He discusses Baldwin's youth in Harlem, his years in Europe and Istanbul, and his relationships with the painters Beauford Delaney and Lucien Happersberger, the actor Engin Cezzar, and Cazac, as well as many others. Boggs considers how Baldwin's deepest friendships and romances influenced his life and work, including Another Country, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, and Giovanni's Room. He reads from the book. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the ⁠Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account⁠, the ⁠Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel⁠, and our show website: ⁠https://www.fnfpodcast.net/⁠ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, and Moss Terrell. ⁠Nicholas Boggs⁠ ⁠Baldwin: A Love Story⁠ ⁠Little Man, Little Man (ed.)⁠ ⁠“They Will Try to Kill You”: James Baldwin's Fraught Hollywood Journey | Vanity Fair⁠ ⁠James Baldwin's Love Stories | Vogue⁠  ⁠James Baldwin⁠ ⁠"Open Letter to the Born Again" | The Nation⁠ “⁠If Black English Isn't a Language, Then Tell Me, What Is?⁠” | The New York Times ⁠Giovanni's Room⁠ ⁠Another Country ⁠ ⁠Notes of a Native Son⁠ ⁠Go Tell It on the Mountain⁠ ⁠Everybody's Protest Novel⁠ Others: ⁠James Baldwin′s Turkish Decade by Magdalena J. Zaborowska⁠  ⁠James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biographer Nicholas Boggs joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Baldwin: A Love Story, the first major biography of James Baldwin to be published in three decades. Boggs recalls how finding Baldwin's only children's book in a Yale library as a college student led him to track down the volume's illustrator, the French artist Yoran Cazac, Baldwin's last great love. He talks about interviewing people who had never previously spoken about their relationships with the iconic author, including Cazac, whom at least one previous biographer had wrongly guessed was deceased. Boggs reflects on the importance of considering Blackness, queerness, and chosen family as central to Baldwin's life and art. He discusses Baldwin's youth in Harlem, his years in Europe and Istanbul, and his relationships with the painters Beauford Delaney and Lucien Happersberger, the actor Engin Cezzar, and Cazac, as well as many others. Boggs considers how Baldwin's deepest friendships and romances influenced his life and work, including Another Country, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, and Giovanni's Room. He reads from the book. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the ⁠Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account⁠, the ⁠Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel⁠, and our show website: ⁠https://www.fnfpodcast.net/⁠ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, and Moss Terrell. ⁠Nicholas Boggs⁠ ⁠Baldwin: A Love Story⁠ ⁠Little Man, Little Man (ed.)⁠ ⁠“They Will Try to Kill You”: James Baldwin's Fraught Hollywood Journey | Vanity Fair⁠ ⁠James Baldwin's Love Stories | Vogue⁠  ⁠James Baldwin⁠ ⁠"Open Letter to the Born Again" | The Nation⁠ “⁠If Black English Isn't a Language, Then Tell Me, What Is?⁠” | The New York Times ⁠Giovanni's Room⁠ ⁠Another Country ⁠ ⁠Notes of a Native Son⁠ ⁠Go Tell It on the Mountain⁠ ⁠Everybody's Protest Novel⁠ Others: ⁠James Baldwin′s Turkish Decade by Magdalena J. Zaborowska⁠  ⁠James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quartez Harris is here to discuss his new picture book, Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer, which illuminates Baldwin's childhood and literary foundation. Harris discusses Baldwin's early challenges and support systems, how a young Baldwin found refuge in the library, Baldwin's queer identity, and why glitter serves as a recurring metaphor in Go Tell It. In addition to shedding light on this great author's beginnings, Harris also discusses his own development as a writer—how he came to love poetry after grappling with a learning disability, his writing and editing process for Go Tell It, what he's working on next, and more.   Quartez Harris is a poet, teacher, and author. He was a Baldwin House fellow and named Ohio Poet of the Year for his book We Made It to School Alive, and his poetry has garnered numerous accolades. He spent many years as a second-grade teacher in the Cleveland public school system, and he currently spends his time writing and teaching poetry workshops. He lives in Ohio with his wife and son.   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and an edited transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

“Go Tell It on the Mountain” - a young man's spiritual awakening uncovers the weight of faith, family, and racial struggles in 1930s.

Pastor Christian Powell preaches to the Faith Church congregation on Sunday morning, December 29, 2024. This is the final week, Week 5, of his series "Christmas Everyday" and the message theme is "Witness" The message is titled "Go Tell It". It comes from Luke chapter 2:10-11 & 2:15-17 and it reveals that the motivation that compelled the shepherds to spread the good news is the same thing that compels us today to share the Gospel with those around us.

The annual Coffee Hour Christmas caroling party welcomes special guests, Ysleta Lutheran Mission Mariachi San Pablo.  Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care provides relief and human care services while planting and nurturing missions on the U.S./Mexico border.  In this year's Christmas caroling party, Mariachi San Pablo leads us in Christmas carols and traditional Navideñas of Mexico, including: Doxology En La Noche Los Pastores O Come All Ye Faithful La Posada Silent Night, Stille Nacht, Noche De Paz Al Mundo Gozo, Joy to the World Burrito Sabanero Go Tell It on the Mountain After caroling, Mariachi San Pablo band members Rev. Stephen Heimer, Miguel Muñoz, and Maritza Muñoz join Andy for a discussion about the history and outreach of Mariachi San Pablo and Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care. You can learn more about Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human care at ylm.org As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

In this festive episode of Busy Kids Love Music, we'll explore the stories behind three classic Christmas carols: “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “The First Noel,” and “Silent Night.” Each carol has a rich history and has been cherished across generations for its beauty and meaning. What We Cover in This Episode: Angels We Have Heard on High Originated as the French carol “Les Anges dans nos campagnes.” Features the famous “Gloria” refrain with its joyful melisma. Believed to have roots in 18th-century French shepherd songs. The First Noel Traditional English carol from Cornwall, telling the story of the first Christmas night. Likely originated from Miracle Plays in medieval England. Its repetitive, meditative melody makes it a favorite in both casual and formal settings. Silent Night Written in Austria in 1818 by Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber. Composed for guitar accompaniment when the church organ was damaged. Known for its peaceful message and was famously sung during the WWI Christmas Truce in 1914. Episode Extras: Curated Playlist Check out a variety of performances of today's featured carols on YouTube. Visit the playlist here. Related Episode If you enjoyed this episode, don't miss Episode 35, where we explored the stories behind “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World,” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” Music Credits: Angels We Have Heard on High - Christmas piano instrumental with lyrics The First Noel (Orchestral Version) The First Noel (Acoustic Folk Version) Silent Night - Christmas piano instrumental with lyrics Silent Night Angels, We Have Heard On High (Symphony Orchestra Version) Thanks for tuning in! Enjoy a holiday season filled with joy, music, and perhaps a little caroling! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Acclaimed Irish novelist Colm Tóibín first read James Baldwin just after turning eighteen. Inspired by the illumination and insight in Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain, Tóibín would soon become a lifelong fan. In this episode, Tóibín tells Jacke about that original encounter, the qualities he most admires in Baldwin's work, Baldwin's spiritual relationship to the works of Henry James, and more. He also tells Jacke about his new book On James Baldwin, which the Sunday Independent calls "lucid, concise, unpretentious, emotionally engaging, and in some instances, deeply personal. [A] brilliant book." Additional listening: Baldwin v. Faulkner James Baldwin - "Going To Meet the Man" 645 Richard Wright The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we will explore the profound history and message behind the song "Go Tell It on the Mountain." The song ties the Christmas story of Jesus' birth to the Good News of salvation, emphasizing the humility of the shepherds as God's chosen recipients of this message. Let's learn how we can scale our mountains of comfort and fear and embrace the call to proclaim salvation through Christ to all people!

WELCOME TO THE CITADEL CHURCH ONLINE! We are so excited to connect with you this week! We pray you are blessed & that you find a place to belong here in our community. Join us in this special holiday series, Songs of the Season, as we explore the deeper meaning behind familiar Christmas carols. In this episode, we'll look at a classic song, "Go Tell It on the Mountain," as Craig challenges us to share our faith during the holiday season intentionally. He introduces a practical framework for sharing the gospel story, breaking it into four key components: God's design, human brokenness, Jesus's redemption, and new creation in Christ. Drawing from the historical example of shepherds and slaves who eagerly shared the good news, this message encourages listeners to find natural opportunities to discuss faith with others during Christmas. We explore how Christmas carols' rich history and meaning can open doors to meaningful spiritual discussions during this special time of year. UPDATE YOUR EMAIL INFO HERE: www.citadelnyc.church/ Next Steps: www.citadelnyc.church/next-steps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelNYC.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitadelNYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citadelnyc_church/ Website: citadelnyc.church

Award-winning Irish writer Colm Toibin has long admired James Baldwin, ever since he read “Go Tell It on the Mountain" as a teenager, and has now written a book about him called simply “On James Baldwin.” When he picked “Go Tell It on the Mountain" from a shelf years ago, Toibin hadn't heard or read anything about the novel, one of Baldwin's most famous works. And without any pretense, he found himself immersed in the book's words and characters. Reading it later in life as an accomplished author and professor, Toibin's respect grew for Baldwin's skill at depicting the human experience defined by interiority rather than external events. Toibin shares his insights with host Razia Iqbal, and describes how Baldwin managed to satisfy so many different kinds of readers — giving them  a diversity of ideas and perspectives to take away from the pages.Toibin is the author of 11 novels, including “The Master,” “Brooklyn” and “Nora Webster.” He's also written essays, journalism and a book of poetry. His work's been shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times and he has won the Costa Novel Award and the Impact Award. He writes regularly for the New York Review of Books, the London Review of Books, the New York Times and many other publications. He is the Irene and Sidney B. Silverman Professor of the Humanities at Columbia University in New York, where we sat with him in his office, teeming with books, papers, and as you'll hear, a love for Baldwin.  Tell us what you think. We're @noteswithkai on Instagram and X (Twitter). Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or record one here.Notes from America airs live on Sundays at 6 p.m. ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts.

In this episode, Junius and Wesley discuss James Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain with Dr. Anika Prather, the Assistant Professor of Education and Elementary Education Coordinator at the Catholic University of America. Together, they explore Baldwin's reflections on faith, identity, and the African American experience, analyzing the novel's profound insights into spirituality and social justice. Dr. Prather shares her expertise on how Baldwin's narrative and characters offer timeless lessons, bridging classical and modern literature. This episode is perfect for listeners interested in literature, theology, and cultural dialogue, providing new perspectives on Baldwin's work through a classical lens.Do you like what we're doing here at the Classical Mind? If so, please subscribe!Be sure to share us with your friends!Endnotes:* The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin* Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin Get full access to The Classical Mind at www.theclassicalmind.com/subscribe

Today marks the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, a towering figure in American literature and civil rights. Born on August 2, 1924, Baldwin is celebrated for his profound essays, novels, and plays that explored race, sexuality, and identity with unmatched eloquence and insight. His works, including "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and "The Fire Next Time," continue to resonate deeply, illuminating the complexities of social injustice and human experience. In addition, his work is still so relevant decades and decades after his death. Baldwin passed away in 1987 at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy that remains vital and influential in contemporary discussions on race and equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Marshall, Nick, Gabe, LP, and Wil start a new series discussing the works that have influenced them as writers. In this episode, LP and Nick share the works that form their creative research. Use the links below to read the books yourself! Links mentioned during the show: John Rechy's The Miraculous Day of Amalia Gomez Alice Walker's the Color Purple James Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain Chuck Palahniuk's Invisible Monsters or Fight Club  Legend of Drizzt Arsenic and Adobo Sword of Shannara Ender's Game Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine LP:  Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred  Now, just keep writing!

Guest Info/Bio:This week's guest is Dr. Greg Garrett! Greg is a writer, speaker, musician, and professor. He's the critically acclaimed author of over two dozen books of fiction and nonfiction including his latest, “The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America's Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity.” Greg studied at Oklahoma State University where he received his PhD in English. He then continued his education with post-doctoral studies in Holocaust Studies at the University of Oregon and later received his Masters in Divinity from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. Guest (select) publications: My Church is NOT Dying: Episopalians in the 21st Century; Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth; We Get To Carry Each Other: The Gospel According to U2; Holy Superheroes; The Gospel According to Hollywood; The Other Jesus: Rejecting a Religion of Fear for the God of Love; Stories From The Edge: A Theology of Grief; Living With The Living Dead: The Wisdom of the Zombie Apocalypse; Entertaining Judgement: The Afterlife in Popular Imagination; The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America's Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity James Baldwin (select) publications: The Fire Next Time; Giovanni's Room; Go Tell It on the Mountain; Notes of a Native Son; Another Country; If Beale Street Could Talk; Nobody Knows My NameGuest Website/Social Media: Twitter: @Greg1Garrett Special Theme Music by: Forrest ClayInstagram: @forrestclaymusic Twitter: @clay_kYouTube: www.youtube.com/claykmusic Songs featured on this episode were from the Recover EPYou can find Clay's music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found!Check out Factor 75 and use my code deconstruct50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social media. We have a brand new webstore with faster shipping, new products, new designs, and international shipping! Join our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Starting your own podcast? Try Riverside! https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=john-williamsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code deconstruct50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Born into poverty in Harlem in 1924, James Baldwin rose to become a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, and poet, and a leading voice in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. In his debut novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, and in his essay collections, Notes of a Native Son and The Fire Next Time, Baldwin wrote eloquently and provocatively about race, religion, sexuality, politics and class. To distance himself from the racial hatred and discrimination at home, Baldwin spent much of his adult life in France, helping to create a vibrant community for other Black artists, such as Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Josephine Baker. But he returned to America often to provide a fearless and incisive testimony to the events that defined his tumultuous era.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Info/Bio:This week's guest is Dr. Greg Garrett! Greg is a writer, speaker, musician, and professor. He's the critically acclaimed author of over two dozen books of fiction and nonfiction including his latest, “The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America's Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity.” Greg studied at Oklahoma State University where he received his PhD in English. He then continued his education with post-doctoral studies in Holocaust Studies at the University of Oregon and later received his Masters in Divinity from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. Guest (select) publications: My Church is NOT Dying: Episopalians in the 21st Century; Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth; We Get To Carry Each Other: The Gospel According to U2; Holy Superheroes; The Gospel According to Hollywood; The Other Jesus: Rejecting a Religion of Fear for the God of Love; Stories From The Edge: A Theology of Grief; Living With The Living Dead: The Wisdom of the Zombie Apocalypse; Entertaining Judgement: The Afterlife in Popular Imagination; The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America's Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity James Baldwin (select) publications: The Fire Next Time; Giovanni's Room; Go Tell It on the Mountain; Notes of a Native Son; Another Country; If Beale Street Could Talk; Nobody Knows My NameGuest Website/Social Media: Twitter: @Greg1Garrett Special Theme Music by: Forrest ClayInstagram: @forrestclaymusic Twitter: @clay_kYouTube: www.youtube.com/claykmusic Songs featured on this episode were from the Recover EPYou can find Clay's music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found!Check out Factor 75 and use my code deconstruct50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social media. We have a brand new webstore with faster shipping, new products, new designs, and international shipping! Join our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code deconstruct50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You're in for a special treat as the Summit Worship team opens this teaching with a stirring rendition of the popular Christmas classic, Go Tell It on the Mountain.

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We're looking at a song that is indisputably a Christmas carol but with a reach that extends to every season – “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” It belongs to a collection of historic Negro Spirituals, which likely started on the slave plantations in the American South and were later picked up in the Civil Rights Movement by activists like Fannie Lou Hamer and later, The Freedom Singers.  “Go Tell It on the Mountain” has been performed by a multitude of heavenly singers and we were lucky enough to speak to one such star- Vanessa Williams- about why she chose to feature the carol on her 1996 Christmas album, Star Bright. Maggi Van Dorn, Hark's host, also garnishes rich cultural and theological insight from Catholic liturgical heavyweight, Eric Styles, along with expert music and history lessons from the wildly talented Emorja Roberson, Assistant Professor of Music and African-American Studies at the Oxford College of Emory University. The music featured in this episode is thanks to The OK Factor, Caleb Noeldner, Kendra Logozar, Kim and Reggie Harris, Vanessa Williams, and Universal Music Enterprises. Special thanks to Pauline Books and Media for the recording of “Go Tell It on the Mountain” by Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, F.S.P.A. We're grateful to Emorja Roberson for providing commentary and his singing voice throughout, and to Frank Tuson for his audio wizardry as the engineer on this episode. Frank also composed the Hark! theme music and successfully convinced members of his family to record “Down to the River,” heard on this episode. Support “Hark!” become a digital subscriber of America Magazine at: https://link.chtbl.com/04Jrg99F Or you can play a little reindeer game with us and win a subscription to America!  At the end of this episode, we've left a clue about next week's carol. Guess the carol in an Instagram post, tag three friends, and follow @americamedia, and you will be entered to win a one-year digital subscription to America. No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents only 18 and older. Prize value is $49.99 each. Promotion period November 26 to December 22, 2023. Twenty winners will be randomly selected and notified by D.M. by January 10, 2023. Instagram does not endorse this giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four years ago in Iowa, we got a famous quote from Joe Biden. Jewish students tell Congress about the anti-Semitism they're facing on college campuses. What repercussions will FBI agents face for targeting Catholics in churches? 2023 is the year of the resurgent classic Christmas songs. Taylor Swift is Time magazine's Person of the Year. The guys reveal their Spotify Wrapped information. Riley Gaines vs. Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) regarding trans athletes in women's sports. Nikki Haley is all about letting 12-year-olds chop off body parts. "Go Tell It on the Mountain" ... who did it better? How bad are things for Ukraine in its fight against Russia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support me by becoming wiser and more knowledgeable – check out books by Margaret Mead and James Baldwin for sale on Amazon here-https://amzn.to/3TT3OFy, and here-https://amzn.to/4aBIiL3 respectively. If you purchase a book through this link, I will earn a 4.5% commission and be extremely delighted. But if you just want to read and aren't ready to add a new book to your collection yet, I'd recommend checking out the ⁠⁠⁠Internet Archive⁠⁠⁠, the largest free digital library in the world. If you're really feeling benevolent you can buy me a coffee or donate over at ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theunadulteratedintellect⁠⁠. I would seriously appreciate it! __________________________________________________ Margaret Mead (December 16, 1901 – November 15, 1978) was an American cultural anthropologist who featured frequently as an author and speaker in the mass media during the 1960s and the 1970s. She earned her bachelor's degree at Barnard College of Columbia University and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia. Mead served as president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1975. Mead was a communicator of anthropology in modern American and Western culture and was often controversial as an academic. Her reports detailing the attitudes towards sex in South Pacific and Southeast Asian traditional cultures influenced the 1960s sexual revolution. She was a proponent of broadening sexual conventions within the context of Western cultural traditions. __________________________________________________ James Arthur Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an American writer and civil rights activist. He garnered acclaim for his work across several forms, including essays, novels, plays, and poems. His first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, was published in 1953; decades later, Time magazine included the novel on its list of the 100 best English-language novels released from 1923 to 2005. His first essay collection, Notes of a Native Son, was published in 1955. Baldwin's work fictionalizes fundamental personal questions and dilemmas amid complex social and psychological pressures. Themes of masculinity, sexuality, race, and class intertwine to create intricate narratives that run parallel with some of the major political movements toward social change in mid-twentieth century America, such as the civil rights movement and the gay liberation movement. Baldwin's protagonists are often but not exclusively African American, and gay and bisexual men frequently feature prominently in his literature. These characters often face internal and external obstacles in their search for social and self-acceptance. Such dynamics are prominent in Baldwin's second novel, Giovanni's Room, which was written in 1956, well before the gay liberation movement. His reputation has endured since his death and his work has been adapted for the screen to great acclaim. An unfinished manuscript, Remember This House, was expanded and adapted for cinema as the documentary film I Am Not Your Negro (2016), which was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 89th Academy Awards. One of his novels, If Beale Street Could Talk, was adapted into the Academy Award–winning film of the same name in 2018, directed and produced by Barry Jenkins. In addition to writing, Baldwin was also a well-known public figure and orator, especially during the civil rights movement in the United States. Audio source here Full Wikipedia entry for Margaret Mead here | Margaret Mead's books here Full Wikipedia entry for James Baldwin here | James Baldwin's books here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunadulteratedintellect/support

To start this new season of Lit Pulpit, Claude and Austin recap lessons from James Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain, look back at important themes in the novel, discuss and interpret John's conversion experience, and announce the next book for Lit Pulpit. About the Host Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just. About the Host Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To start this new season of Lit Pulpit, Claude and Austin recap lessons from James Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain, look back at important themes in the novel, discuss and interpret John's conversion experience, and announce the next book for Lit Pulpit. About the Host Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just. About the Host Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 5, Claude and Austin continue the discussion of “Gabriel's Prayer” in James Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain. In this discussion they explore the concept and practice of forgiveness and how Gabriel's domineering and toxic character is influenced by forgiveness. Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as we journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fiction writer Jeff Boyd joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss his debut novel, The Weight, a coming-of-age story about a young Black musician who struggles with romance, religion, and racism in predominantly white Portland. Boyd talks about his personal struggles with and admiration of faith, the difficulties of developing an identity, and his own experiences as a Black man living in Oregon. He reflects on the dynamics of bands, as well as his protagonist's romantic relationships and ability to forgive. He reads an excerpt from the book. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/This episode of the podcast was produced by Amanda Trout and Anne Kniggendorf.Jeff BoydThe WeightOthers: Ghostbusters (1984) Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin In the Soup: Sean McDonald and Monica West on Publishing During, and After, a Pandemic Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 4, Episode 18 Revival Season by Monica West The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin “On Becoming an American Writer,” by James Alan McPherson from The Washington Post Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 6 Episode 20: “Remembering an American Writer: Anthony Walton on James Alan McPherson's Essays and Legacy”  “A Region Not Home: Reflections From Exile,” by James Alan McPherson from Publisher's Weekly Ralph Ellison Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Black Lives Matter The King of Kings County by Whitney Terrell “In 2021, 10 Hate Groups were Tracked in Oregon,” from the Southern Poverty Law Center  “Why Iowa Has Become Such a Heartbreaker for Democrats,” by Trip Gabriel from the New York Times Mutual Musicians Foundation Portlandia (2011-2018) “The Geometry of Love,” by John Cheever from Journal of Humanistic Mathematics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fiction writer Jeff Boyd joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss his debut novel, The Weight, a coming-of-age story about a young Black musician who struggles with romance, religion, and racism in predominantly white Portland. Boyd talks about his personal struggles with and admiration of faith, the difficulties of developing an identity, and his own experiences as a Black man living in Oregon. He reflects on the dynamics of bands, as well as his protagonist's romantic relationships and ability to forgive. He reads an excerpt from the book.  To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This episode of the podcast was produced by Amanda Trout and Anne Kniggendorf. Jeff Boyd The Weight Others: Ghostbusters (1984) Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin In the Soup: Sean McDonald and Monica West on Publishing During, and After, a Pandemic Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 4, Episode 18 Revival Season by Monica West The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin “On Becoming an American Writer,” by James Alan McPherson from The Washington Post Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 6 Episode 20: “Remembering an American Writer: Anthony Walton on James Alan McPherson's Essays and Legacy”  “A Region Not Home: Reflections From Exile,” by James Alan McPherson from Publisher's Weekly Ralph Ellison Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Black Lives Matter The King of Kings County by Whitney Terrell “In 2021, 10 Hate Groups were Tracked in Oregon,” from the Southern Poverty Law Center  “Why Iowa Has Become Such a Heartbreaker for Democrats,” by Trip Gabriel from the New York Times Mutual Musicians Foundation Portlandia (2011-2018) “The Geometry of Love,” by John Cheever from Journal of Humanistic Mathematics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Luther King is revered. But is he revered for the right reasons? In this episode we counter the domestication of King as only an advocate of civil rights, and instead encounter him as the prophet and preacher who called America to be born again in costly love toward the racially other. We also survey his range of theological convictions and insights, connecting him with his famous namesake, in pursuit of a Beloved Community for our time. Notes: 1. The Essential Martin Luther King Jr. 2. King, A Gift of Love 3. Baldwin, Go Tell It on the Mountain (I listened to this audiobook edition—it's excellent) 4. Carson, Martin's Dream 5. Lischer, The Preacher King 6. West, The Radical King 7. Related episodes: Thurman, Niebuhr What do you think five years of top-quality theology podcasting is worth? Register your vote by joining our highly select band of Patrons. Get some cool swag and support your favorite podcast in remaining stridently independent and advertising-free!

“Go Tell It on the Mountain” is a joyous celebration of the good news that Jesus Christ is born. And it's an encouragement to share that news with everyone.