Podcasts about happy advent

Advent: a time of expectation Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  Happy Advent! This is a wonderful time for us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Savior and allow Him to break into our lives in new, powerful ways consequently transformed by this breakthrough of grace. Let the joy of Christ's coming fill our hearts, minds, and souls this season so that we may rejoice in Emmanuel (God with us)!  God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

This is one crazy episode. It has a birthday celebration, a cool spiritual practice you can learn and do and a quick reflection on Mary, the mother of Jesus and her cousin, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. So, join in and try to capture something that helps you through what some call the most wonderful time of the year. It's only 25 minutes of your time :) Happy Advent.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever Hebrews 13:8 Happy Advent!  In today's episode we're talking about what it might look like to prepare our hearts for Him, to take some moments during this season to purposefully incline ourselves toward the things of God. I'll share with you three things that I've been pondering as I lean into the cadence of this season with hope and expectancy.  (There's also a great prayer at the end my Henri Nouwen that felt like such great preparation for me that you won't want to miss!)

Happy Advent and Merry Christmas from our sacred playgrounds to yours! We're donning Christmas hats and embracing Advent as we prepare for Jesus to come...to camp!This season reminds us that our ministries have audiences of influence - those we serve, those who serve with us, and those we impact, sometimes without even knowing it. On this episode, we'll break down how Jesus comes to camp through these different perspectives and connect those audiences to characters in the Christmas story in scripture, being reminded that whatever we do for these who enter our sacred playground, we do for Jesus himself.Plus, a #QuickQampQuestion on our favorite camp skits. Add yours in the comments anywhere!> Download the #StatOfTheWeekCome help camp thrive with us on Facebook, Instagram, or at sacredplaygrounds.com.

Happy Advent! These next three weeks we will be taking a look at the Advent/Christmas stories in Luke, going verse by verse as we see God working, but also hearing some questions that help to relate the stories to our lives.

Merry Christmas and Happy Advent! In this final Ephesiology Podcast episode of 2024, Andrew and Michael reflect on the joy and meaning of the Christmas season, share highlights from the year—including the Make Disciples series, the success of the PhD Scholarship Drive, and exciting updates like a forthcoming Spanish translation of Ephesiology—and offer a glimpse into 2025 plans, including new … Continue reading "Episode 189: Christmas 2024"

From the Archives! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis about how to keep the right mindset launching into the Advent Season. Are you feeling busy, distracted or lacking faith? Get tips for living an intentional Advent!

KeywordsAdvent, Jesus, Gospels, Matthew, Genealogy, Inclusion, Women, Faith, Community, TheologySummaryIn this conversation, Danielle Strickland and James Sholl explore the significance of Advent and the different ways the Gospels introduce Jesus. They discuss the context of Jesus' birth, the genealogy presented in Matthew, and the cultural implications of these narratives. The conversation emphasizes the role of women in the genealogy, the complexity of biblical stories, and the radical inclusion of marginalized voices in the narrative of Jesus. The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own faith journeys and the communal aspects of spirituality.Takeaways* Advent symbolizes the light emerging and the unveiling of Christ.* The context of Jesus' birth reflects a time of great political fear and oppression.* The genealogy in Matthew serves to place Jesus within the story of God's people.* Cultural perspectives can enrich our understanding of the Gospel narratives.* Women in the genealogy of Jesus challenge patriarchal norms and highlight God's inclusivity.* Biblical characters should be seen as mirrors reflecting our own complexities.* God sees and includes all people, regardless of their past.* The genealogy of Jesus emphasizes the importance of community and ancestry.* Radical inclusion is a central theme in the introduction of Jesus.* The stories of marginalized individuals are crucial to understanding the fullness of the Gospel.Titles* Exploring Advent: The Gospels and Jesus* The Context of Jesus' Birth: A Historical PerspectiveSound Bites* "Familiarity breeds contempt."* "This is a story of stories."* "Happy Advent!"Chapters00:00Introduction to Advent and Its Significance06:04Exploring the Genealogy of Jesus11:53The Role of Community in Faith17:57The Complexity of Faith and Community24:21Theological Significance of Inclusion30:09The God Who Sees: Acknowledging the Marginalized35:37The Challenge of Genealogy: Us vs. Them39:17New Chapter Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

Happy Advent! Today is the First Sunday of Advent, the first Sunday in the new church year. The word advent means coming. During the season of Advent we prepare for the coming of The One. Who is The One? Is it Santa Claus? No. That's a different kind of advent. Santa Claus is coming to town, but that is not the advent we are talking about. The One we are preparing for is Jesus, the Christ. Listen to or read Bingham's entire sermon by clicking “Read More.”

Happy Advent and Merry Christmas!Opening Psalm: Psalm 40 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 7:8-8:8 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 5:6-14 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:14-30 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Here Comes Heaven (By Elevation Worship, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 23 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Job 42:1-6 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: John 14:1-7 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Alleluia (Performed by Noah and Kerri Daniels, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 119:49-56 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 3:1-10 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 4:1-8 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:45-51 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Great Are You Lord (By All Sons & Daughters, Performed by Noah and Kerri Daniels, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 47 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 2:1-13 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 3:14-22 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:32-44 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Do It Again (By Elevation Worship, Performed by Noah and Kerri Daniels, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 41 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 1:7-17 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 3:7-13 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:15-31 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: All the Poor and Powerless (By All Sons & Daughters, Performed by Noah and Kerri Daniels, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent! We're so glad you're tuning in to our podcast! This sermon is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this past week from Luke 1:5–25 and 57–80. It's a little bit shorter than usual because we had to make space in worship for our annual children's Christmas skit in worship, but we hope it will still be a word of encouragement and blessing to you this week. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.williamsburgbaptist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 31 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Haggai 1 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 2:18-29 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:27-39 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Create in Me a Clean Heart (By Keith Green, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 37:1-7 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 9:1-10 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 2:8-17 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:13-26 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Worthy of It All (By David Brymer and Onething, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 38 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 8:1-14 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 1:17-2:7 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:1-12 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: King of Kings (By Hillsong Worship, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent! We're so glad you're tuning in to our podcast! This sermon is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this past week from Ezra 1:1–4, 3:1–4 and 10–13. We hope it will be a word of encouragement and blessing to you this week. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.williamsburgbaptist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!

It is the season of Advent! Check out our latest podcast episode as hosts Steven Carrizal, Tiffany Dahlman, Cheryl Russell, and Jeremy Hoover, discuss Advent and what it has meant to them personally and in their ministries. Whether you're a seasoned Advent enthusiast or new to the tradition, we invite you to listen to this "Discipleship Conversation" as we consider the meaning of Advent, share personal stories, and discuss the timeless themes of the season. Advent isn't just about lighting candles or following traditions; it's about finding hope in Jesus, creating balance in the holiday chaos, and bringing warmth to your life and community. It is about discovering how a Christ-centered Advent propels us forward and invites us to partner with God in making the world a better place in the present. We hope that our candid discussion will resonate with you, especially if you are seeking a season of reflection, hope, and anticipation. Happy Advent and Merry Christmas! Thanks for listening. We invite you to subscribe and rate the podcast through your favorite podcast app. We'd love to hear from you. Send your comments and questions to media@missionalive.org. Learn more about the podcast and other Mission Alive media resources at www.missionalive.org/media. Intro and outro music is by audionautix.com. Mission Alive works to bring about the holistic transformation of marginalized communities through starting and renewing innovative churches that address the most challenging issues faced by their neighbors. Learn more about what we do and how to connect at www.missionalive.org. Episode Photo by KaLisa Veer on Unsplash

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 26 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 7:10-17 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 1:9-16 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-46 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel (Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 25 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 7:1-9 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 1:1-8 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:23-33 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: This We Know (By Vertical Worship, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 16 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 5:1-17 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Jude 1-16 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:1-14 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 18 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 4:6-13 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 3:11-18 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:33-46 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Worthy of Our Praise (Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 119:1-8 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 3:12-4:5 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 3:1-10 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:23-32 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: We Love You Lord (By Regi Stone, Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Thank you everyone for listening and making season 6 of the podcast such a success! We're wrapping up this season with some beautiful music, end of year reflections (2 kids, no social media, more writing! A lot happening, a lot more to come), Advent listening recommendations, St. Nick's Traditions, and some encouragement to 'begin anew' always. Remember, Christmas is all about second chances. We all get to start again. What a gift that is. Wishing everyone a very Happy Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!  ---- Subscribe to Born of Wonder on Substack https://bornofwonder.substack.com Support Born of Wonder on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bornofwonder  www.bornofwonder.com ------- End Titles - Rachel Portman Rhapsody on a theme of Pagnanini by Daniel Trifonov In the Bleak Midwinter by Bert Jansch    Advent Ep Recs: S2:16 EP25: The Winter Solstice and Embracing the Darkness  S2:14 EP23: Advent with Maria von Trapp S4:22 EP64: Advent, The Battle of Helm's Deep, and Light in the Darkness S4:23 EP65: Christmas is All About Second Chances   Dominican House of Studies - Gregorian Chant Album - My Spotify Wrapped Top Listening      

Special guest Father James Mallon, DR Founder and Parish Priest at Our Lady of Guadelupe joins us from Nova Scotia, Canada to share highlights from the year. New Zealand Relationship Guide Cheryl Surrey, and DR Leadership Coach Matt Regitz from Texas also join to share stories from the ministry on this jam-packed season finale.     More Resources:  READ the latest book published by Divine Renovation, Wounded Witness: Reclaiming the Church's Unity in a Time of Crisis by Dr. Michel P. Therrien.   LEARN about COACHING at our website  COME  to Catholic Parish Summit from June 12-14 in Harrogate, UK to join 1,000 parish leaders, share the vision of a Church that is missional and apostolic at its very core, and be equipped to lead in your parish so that more people will come to know Jesus.  BAKE try Matt Regitz family recipe for Sticky Jeffs this Christmas:  Ingredients:  10-12 inch round aluminum pan   1 package of yeast rolls (typically 12 per package)  1/2 cup sugar  1 teaspoon cinnamon  1/2 cup brown sugar  1/2 cup pecan halves (or pieces)  1/2 package of regular butterscotch pudding (not instant) - not sure if this is a global product, I may have to clarify for you  1/4 cup melted butter  In the round aluminum pan, grease the bottom with butter stick and layer in items above in the order they are listed (rolls first - other ingredients poured on top of the rolls, melted butter last). To eat the next morning, leave uncovered (on a baking pan) overnight and place in oven in the morning after yeast rolls rise (see attached instructions attached above).  To make in batches, multiply the recipe by the number of servings you wish to create, cover each separate pan with aluminum foil and freeze until ready to deliver to the lucky friends.  Attach cooking instructions (attached above) to each Sticky Jeff pan when you drop them off.    divinerenovation.org

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 5 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 3:1-11 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 2:12-21 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:12-22 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Body of Christ (By Sarah Hart, Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

To kick off advent, we're sharing a worship-only episode filled with a mix of Christmas and praise music from the Harmony worship band and HUMC chancel choir. Still want to experience a full worship service this week? Check out a recording of our joint-worship experience at the Hollywood campus from December 3 on our Facebook page.Sunday Replay is a part of the Harmony Podcast NetworkLearn more about Harmony-Toluca Lake:IG @Harmony_TLCFB @HarmonyTLwww.HarmonyTL.orgJase@HollywoodUMC.org

In this week's episode of The Remnant Underground: -The sacking of Cardinal Burke sparks outrage from news networks all over the world. -Jewish economist, Jeffrey Sacks, goes off on Dr. Fauci's Covid lies, denounces the Democrat Party, and charges Israel with war crimes. -Big trouble for Team Francis. Turns out, the pope's Abu Dhabi dialogue partner is an enthusiastic supporter of … Hamas. Question: What is wrong with these guys, and how did they let this happen? -Plus, late night comedians are openly mocking Greta Thunberg, Elon Musk says George Soros fundamentally hates humanity, and Klaus Schwab says he's going to turn the freeways of the world into parks. It's all part of Globalism's mad dash to LaLa Land. -And, finally, Happy Advent, not Merry Christmas…at least not yet. This year let's turn holidays into Holy Days. Merry Christmas: Waiting for the Christ Child, By Michael J. Matt https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/fetzen-fliegen/item/4711-merry-christmas-waiting-for-the-christ-child Sign up for Michael Matt's Weekly E-Letter: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today/free-remnant-updates Support RTV: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/donate-today Follow Michael Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_J_Matt Subscribe to The Remnant Newspaper, print and/or digital versions available: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today Listen to Michael Matt's podcasts: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1AdkCDFfR736CqcGw2Uvd0 APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-j-matt-show/id1563298989

Happy Advent! Today, we read CCC, 2623 - 2682 and discuss, first, how the present moment is where Heaven meets Earth, and, second, how we can establish a "death insurance policy" by praying the "Hail Mary" each day, asking the Blessed Mother to be with us NOW and at "the hour of our death." The readings of Advent remind us that each and every one of us will die and stand before the Lord, and it is only NOW, in the present moment, that we can respond to His grace and allow it to transform us. We can't do anything about the past, and the future might never come, so it is NOW that we decide FOR or AGAINST Jesus Christ, that cute little baby Who is about to be born in the manger at Christmas and Who comes to suffer and die to save us and to merit Eternal Life for each of us. THIS is the ultimate Christmas gift offered to every human who ever lived. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis about how to keep the right mindset launching into the Advent Season. Are you feeling busy, distracted or lacking faith? Get tips for living an intentional Advent!

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 1 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 2:6-16 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 2:1-11 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:1-11 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: A Christmas Alleluia (By Chris Tomlin, Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

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Happy Advent! We're so glad you're tuning in to our podcast! This sermon is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this past week from Isaiah 40:1-11. We hope it will be a word of encouragement and blessing to you this week. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.williamsburgbaptist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!

Happy Advent. Family given at St. Casimr Church, Cleveland, Ohio.

Happy Advent! We're so glad you're tuning in to our podcast! This sermon is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this past week from Jeremiah 33:1–3, 10–18. We hope it will be a word of encouragement and blessing to you this week. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.williamsburgbaptist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in! **Apologies for missing last week's sermon for the podcast! The audio did not pick up on our livestream and so we don't have a recording of it, unfortunately. We are so sorry about that.**

Happy Advent! Let’s prepare for the UPCOMING Christmas season by looking at the history and practices of the holiday. Why is the date of Jesus’ birth celebrated on December 25? Why do we sometimes call Santa Claus “Saint Nicholas”? Was the Grinch based on a real person? We’re doing a short but deep dive into […]

Dr. Matt and Rex close out 2022 with a conversation about Christmas traditions in Appalachia. Happy Advent and Christmas to all! Come Lord Jesus!

Happy Advent! As we marinade in the events of Jesus' birth, anticipating and celebrating the incarnation, we focus in on two key characters: Mary and Joseph. They display some of the most surprising and profound love and faith anywhere in the Bible - join us as we explore the kind of people they were, why God chose to use them, and what it was like for them in this time and culture.   Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast. This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church in Portland, Oregon.   If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone. And if you have a question you'd like us to chat about, please let us know!

Happy Advent! I'm back to hosting the podcast and I'm so happy you're here! Listen in to the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday mass and soak in God's Word during this special time of the year. God bless you and your family! // I'm reading the following: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 + Psalm 146:6-10 + James 5:7-10 + Matthew 11:2-11. Reach out to me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you'd like to connect. Xoxo Stephanie

Well we tried...Ant had a look under his bed, but couldn't find any mention of Less Is More in the back copies of The Web magazine he's been hoarding. And as promised I gave the album a listen through...but alas, it didn't provide the aural kick to my synapses that I had hoped.Of course we are nothing if not a pair of old pro's, and so when the red light went on we gave it our best shot anyway (even if there was some unabashed padding at the beginning). Hopefully you will still find one or two nuggets of as-yet-unheard insights as you work your way through.Sofia is the destination of my diary travels this week, and it turned out to be quite an experience. In fact I could have called the episode Cow Bells & Corpses, or even Getting Stiffed Twice in Sofia but they both seemed a little too 'on the nose'.Happy Advent,hTCD Merch StoreBecome Purple and support the showThe Invisible Man Volume 1: 1991-1997The Invisible Man Volume2: 1998-2014FacebookInstagramWebsite

Hey Everybody!Happy Advent - our wonderful Season of waiting in anticipation of the coming of the Lord.Thank you for listening.Be well and God bless.Fr. Kennedy

For the Christian, the season of Advent marks the beginning of a new year. We begin this new year by waiting with anticipation for the coming of our Savior. Of course, we're on the other side of Christ's first coming, and so while we celebrate and remember with joy how God took on flesh and dwelt among us, we also hold on to the hope that Christ will return -- His second advent. As we wait it's easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the culture. This series is here to help you not get caught up. To help you stay focused on the presence of God at work among us. May you experience the Lord's presence this Advent. And may you awaken to others as you awaken to God. Happy Advent, everyone. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

Journeying with Mary through Advent Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  Happy Advent! This is my favorite time of year. There's a palatable joy and eagerness as we await the coming of Christ. During this season too, we have an incredible opportunity to walk with Mary in her final month of pregnancy and await the birth of Christ and His breaking into our world. What a gift! Let Mary walk with you and help to fill your heart with joy in anticipation of Christ's coming.  Make sure too, that you take time to spiritually prepare for Christ's coming. He enters our world and breaks into our lives so that we may never be the same!  May Our Lady guide and intercede for us so that our joy may be complete when Christ comes! Let's pray: “Dear Lord, please allow us to embrace Advent in the way the Church intends: as a way to prepare for Your arrival. May everything we do–every gift we send, every party we attend, every meal we share–remind us to prepare space in our hearts for You. Amen.”   God bless,   Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Donate online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

He's known all over the world and is loved by many but how much do you know about St Nicholas? We encourage you to listen as a family to this episode as you prepare for the feast day of St Nicholas on December 6th. Happy Advent!

For the Christian, the season of Advent marks the beginning of a new year. We begin this new year by waiting with anticipation for the coming of our Savior. Of course, we're on the other side of Christ's first coming, and so while we celebrate and remember with joy how God took on flesh and dwelt among us, we also hold on to the hope that Christ will return -- His second advent. As we wait it's easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the culture. This series is here to help you not get caught up. To help you stay focused on the presence of God at work among us. May you experience the Lord's presence this Advent. And may you awaken to others as you awaken to God. Happy Advent, everyone. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

Happy Advent! Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  Thanks for tuning in to this week's video. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It's hard to believe that this weekend is the First Sunday of Advent, the start of a new liturgical year and the time of preparation for Christ's coming. This is a fantastic season of hope and expectation and one of my favorite times of year. So, amidst the preparation for Christmas let's not forget to prepare your heart, mind, and soul for the coming of Christ so that our joy may be full at His coming. Throughout each day in Advent, do something intentional to help both grow your faith and to become more aware of how and where Christ is present in your life.  Also, I wanted to announce that beginning this weekend, we'll be bringing back the Precious Blood for distribution during Mass. I know this is cold and flu season but the chalice is optional, you don't have to receive it if you don't want to. While not necessary to receive from the chalice, the Church also teaches that receiving the Body and Blood during Mass is a more full sign of Communion. How the chalices will work is that we'll have four stations available as you return down the aisles to your seats. After receiving from the rail, return to your seats as normal and on the way you'll see the Extraordinary Ministers with the Precious Blood on your way back. I'm excited to have the chalices return.  Next, I want to thank you all for your patience as we continue improving our sound in the church. Thanks to an anonymous donor we've been able to add several more speakers in strategic locations, rewire our system through the ceiling, and purchase and install a new amplifier, some of which was done as recently as this week. Now we are working to balance the system for both sound and intelligibility so I thank you for your continued patience as we make these fine tuning adjustments.  Finally, I wanted to offer a short catechesis on the Advent Wreath. I'll link to a summary article in the description, and our Flocknote. From what we can tell the Advent Wreath comes from Germany and although we don't know exactly when it started, historical records do show that by the 1600's the practice was widespread. Its circular shape represents God's infinite nature (without beginning or end) and His Love for us without end. The candles symbolize Christ, the Light of the world coming into the darkness of sin and each has its own theme: hope, peace, joy, and love. So, as we get our Advent wreaths ready, let this visible sign remind us all that Christ comes to save us, and that His Love for us is too great to leave us in our brokenness. May the Light of Christ illuminate us all this Advent season and help us to turn away from sin and towards Your Merciful Love!  Let's pray: “Dear Lord, please allow us to embrace Advent in the way the Church intends: as a way to prepare for Your arrival. May everything we do–every gift we send, every party we attend, every meal we share–remind us to prepare space in our hearts for You. Amen.”   God bless,   Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Donate online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754 To learn the History and Meaning, Colors, Symbolism, Themes, and More: https://hallow.com/blog/advent-candles-and-advent-wreaths/

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44.

Hey Everybody!Happy Advent.  The Season of waiting is upon us.  I wish you all the best for a blessed Advent Season.God bless.Fr. Kennedy