Podcasts about The Little Drummer Boy

2025, December 28Some of the most popular Christmas songs have theology that might not be quite right.  In this series Kevin speaks on some "off-key" Christmas songs.In this week's message, Kevin reflects on “The Little Drummer Boy,” and shares a message about grace, dependence, and the Savior who smiles when we come just as we are.Please take a moment to rate this podcast and if you would like to leave a comment regarding this message, please email kpsermons@gmail.com

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. The Little Drummer Boy and the story of the widow who gave all she had both have lessons for us this Christmas season. Meditate on Mark 12:43-44. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this sacred solo transmission, Dr. Samuel B. Lee invites you into the true story of Christmas—a story buried beneath centuries of distortion, commercialization, and religious control. Rooted in the CDT Plates and transcribed by Ashayana Deane in 2001, this epic retelling unveils the hidden spiritual blueprint behind the birth of Jeshua, the 12th-Level Avatar.More than a tale of a manger and wise men, this episode reveals the Christos Seeding Mission, the Ecotic Trinity, and the soul-braided walk-ins of six Ekar avatars encoded to carry the High Veca and Viveka codes—the original divine templates for Earth's planetary awakening.Dr. Lee transmits the frequencies encoded within this powerful mythos, breaking down ancient lineages, Stargate technology, and the role of the 144,000 Team Indigo incarnates in Earth's DNA gridwork and ascension timeline. From the sacrifice of the Little Drummer Boy to the gridwork of Kauai and Stonehenge, this is the story of Christmas the world was never meant to remember—until now.The truth will set us free. And the Christos Reclamation Mission?It's on like Donkey Kong.

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Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert select, review and discuss their Honorable Mentions and their TOP 10 + 1 Greatest Holiday Song Favorites of all time!It's the "SONG" that makes the criteria for their selections then theor favorite/best renditions by their favorites singers complete their lists.Some are the traditional Classics and some are newer originals with a few surprise sleeper hits that make up their lists.Some highlights:"Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer" (9:21) by Dean Martin"Merry Christmas Baby" (13:35) by the Carpenters"Happy Holidays/Holiday Season" (21:03) by Andy Williams"Feliz Navidad" (23:30) by Jose Feliciano"Every Year, Every Christmas" (25:52) by Luther Vandross"The Christmas Song" (27:24) by Nat King Cole"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (32:03) by Frank Sinatra"Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" (38:45) by Burl Ives"Peace on Earth"/"Little Drummer Boy" (41:30) by Bing Crosby and David Bowie"Gloria" (51:06) by Michael W. Smith"Santa Baby" (53:45) by Eartha Kitt"Baby It's Cold Outside" (1h 01m) by Dean Martin"Same Old Lang Syne" (1h 12m) by Dan Fogelberg"All I want for Christmas is You" (1h 15m) by Mariah CareyHave a Great Holiday Season and we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.

Every year or so, someone with inside knowledge announces a date upon which the world will definitely end. So everyone hunkers down, and then the only thing that happens is every radio station plays R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)." The apocalyptic event you actually can bank on is an annual occurrence called the Holiday Season. Thus, this. Three Wise Guys: M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics Chris Mezzolesta: Vocals Bob Emmet: Instruments, production, Christmas Easter eggs More credits: The original song is by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe. "The Little Drummer Boy" is by Katherine Kennicott Davis. "Chipmunks Roasting on an Open Fire" is by Bob Rivers. "Forty movies with Will Ferrell" is from Fountains of Wayne's "A Road Song." "Christmas Karol" (with a K) is by Edmund Wells.

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Send us a textThe tradition continues...good news more cookies baked this year! What are your family traditions? This year with a new chapter of life I am realizing I need to set new expectations because my two of my kids have moved out. What new traditions did you start when your kids moved out? Check out Krisitn's memories to Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth!Full Show Notes

Little heads up, this episode contains some language that is exclusively found on the naughty list, and therefore, isn’t suitable for kids. Now, it’s time to spill some Vulnerabili-TEA.

Matt Besser & Sean Conroy host a holiday special from Santa Monica Pier in LA and from Washington Square Park in NYC where they interview real people about the holidays including a guy with an eye tattoo; hot stock advice for 2026; gambling tips for Christmas day games; a history lesson on the Inn Keeper who turned away Mary & Joseph (with Little Drummer Boy gossip); and New Years resolutions!Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christmas songs are a joy to play, and even more fun when you get creative with them! In this episode, Marlene will walk you through three unique patterns that combine strumming AND drumming techniques to use while playing The Little Drummer Boy. So tune in and discover how to bring an extra layer of rhythm and creativity to this holiday favorite! This episode originally aired on 12/10/24 Be Your Own Drummer episode YouTube: MarlenesMusic1 Start Your Free 7-day Yo-Guitar Video Library Trial! Join our Guitar Tips Community! Don't miss out, our next jam session is January 21st! Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Yo-Guitar Video Library Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!  Coaching Sessions Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book Thursday Tips blog Facebook    Instagram    X (Twitter)     YouTube     Thank you to our sponsor! GatorCo.com   Available on... @YouTube @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify  @spotifypodcasts  #ChristmasSongs #guitarsongs #Christmassongsforguitar #TheLittleDrummerBoy #guitarpercussion #howto #learnguitar #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast  Credits: Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson This podcast was made possible in part by: Gator Cases I Create Sound - www.icreatesound.com  

Have a comment? Text us!One can argue that music is the best part of the Christmas season.In this advent devotional, our host talks about the humor in some of our favorite songs, and he also discusses the deeper meaning behind them. How does a poor boy with a drum apply to our lives today?Listen, as our host shares how he was convicted recently in regard to his own talents. Join us for this short advent devotional as our host asks, "Will you play your best for him?"Podcast Host: Todd Uebele==========Coffee With Jesus Website: https://coffeewithjesus.info/Coffee With Jesus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwj2011/Coffee With Jesus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsQBybBdPxlSxvmWYfcMzQCoffee With Jesus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CoffeeWithJesus

Thank you to Kleenex for sponsoring this special episode of The Nikki & Brie Show! The twins are fully leaning into holiday mode. With cozy mugs in hand, they're putting family traditions front and center. This episode is a love letter to the little moments that make the holidays special, from sipping hot cocoa to prepping for their legendary Drummer Boy Dinner. A tradition started by their grandfather, this meaningful family gathering brings everyone together to dress up, feel grown, and listen to Bing Crosby's “Little Drummer Boy”—and now, the next generation is keeping it alive. Between debating comfy vs. cute outfits, unboxing décor, and planning the kids' table, it's peak holiday chaos in the best way.The twins also dive into Christmas wish lists (for kids and adults), Santa logistics, and the very serious question of how many Santas actually exist. From Matteo asking to ride the Goodyear Blimp, to Birdie and Buddy requesting a baby brother, to elves with full-blown personalities and wardrobes they regret buying—it's funny, heartfelt, and wildly relatable. They even swap holiday traditions from around the world, sparking new ideas for future family dinners.And because life doesn't slow down for the holidays, Nikki and Brie catch up on Monday Night RAW, NFL suite life, holiday travel, and juggling it all with grace (and tissues nearby). It's a warm, laugh-out-loud episode about family, gratitude, traditions, and giving yourself a little grace this season. Grab your coziest blanket, pour something festive, and press play—you'll feel right at home. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are deep in the holiday season and moms are BUSY. Between trying to create magical memories and not completely losing our minds, December can feel like an extreme sport. This week, Sarah shares fun, easy, low-effort ways to sprinkle extra holiday magic into your month — no burnout required. Plus, we're tackling the great Elf-on-the-Shelf divide (Elf Moms vs. Non-Elf Moms), hating on The Little Drummer Boy, and so much more. Let's survive December together.

All the drummer boy could bring was his drum. All we can bring to God are the gifts He's given us, and there is a wonderful beauty to that.

Geoff Patterson | Based on Ephesians 2:17-19

Geoff Patterson | Based on Ephesians 2:17-19

Welcome to Our Indie Holiday Collection Happy Holidays from all of us at Tigress 315 Radio! We're thrilled to bring you this special holiday playlist featuring incredible music from diverse indie artists and musicians from around the globe. This season is about connection, celebration, and discovering new sounds that warm the heart. Whether you're decorating the tree, cooking up something special, or just unwinding after a long day, let these independent voices be the soundtrack to your celebrations. From intimate acoustic moments to festive indie anthems, we've curated a collection that honors the spirit of the season while showcasing the incredible talent thriving in the indie music scene. Featured Artists & Songs This year's Indie Christmas Playlist brings you fourteen beautifully crafted holiday tracks that blend timeless classics with fresh, heartfelt originals. Sisters J opens our collection with their soulful take on "My Favorite Things" and later returns with the ethereal "Breath of Heaven." Castella brings energy and joy with "Sleigh Ride" and their touching rendition of "And So It's Christmas." Sam Hankins & David McLoRren deliver a moving "Little Drummer Boy," while Lavel Jackson gets right to the heart of the season with "All I Want Is You for Christmas." Enin reminds us what it's all about in "The Reason for the Season," and Tony White graces us with not one but two classics: "The First Noel" and "The Christmas Song." Heidi Tann's warm interpretation of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" will tug at your heartstrings, and Boss Tootie featuring Jahri's World spreads joy with "The Gift of Love." Tom Heidemon and Friends offer a message of hope with "Singing Peace (A Christmas Song)," while Delon White captures that special feeling in "I Can't Wait to Spend Another Christmas with You." Rounding out our playlist, Amy Barbara brings pure holiday cheer with her spirited "Jingle Bells." These aren't just songs—they're moments waiting to be shared. Gather your loved ones, pour some hot cocoa, and let these independent artists soundtrack your most cherished holiday memories. Stream this playlist on your favorite music platform and make it part of your family's new holiday tradition. On behalf of Tigress and DJ VenomM and the entire Tigress 315 Radio team, we wish you and yours a safe, joyful, and peaceful holiday season. May your days be filled with good music, great company, and moments worth remembering. Please share this playlist with friends and family—let's spread the love and support these amazing independent artists this holiday season. Don't forget to tune in to our other shows for more incredible music year-round. We're here to bring you the sounds that matter, from artists who deserve to be heard. Happy listening, and happy holidays! — The Tigress 315 Radio Family

 “Would You Scream for a Burger? Viral Chaos, Holiday Laughs & TikTok Truths Unleashed!” Episode Description ❓ “What's the first thing that made you laugh today?” That's how this episode of The Sandy Show kicks off—a question that instantly sets the tone for a wild, witty ride through the quirks of modern life and holiday nostalgia.

MUSICViolet Grohl, daughter of Dave Grohl, released her first two solo singles, "THUM" and "Applefish", on Dec. 5. ICYMI: Filter, Filter Eleven and Local H are teaming up for a spring tour that starts March 5th in Wenatchee, Washington and wraps up April 1st in Cleveland. Tickets go on sale Friday. It looks like Oasis fans will definitely have to wait until 2027 to see the band again. Liam Gallagher answered fans' questions on X about continuing their reunion tour, and when one fan asked him to announce dates for next year already, Gallagher replied: “We're not doing anything in 2026 sorry.” Loudwire.com published a list of five '70s rock stars who never drank or did drugs. Could they seriously only find FIVE? https://loudwire.com/1970s-rock-musicians-no-drugs-alcohol/ 1. GENE SIMMONS2. FRANK ZAPPA3. ANGUS YOUNG4. TOM SCHOLZ5. TED NUGENT TVTwo TV critics from "Variety" chose the 10 best shows of 2025. List 1:1. "Adolescence", Netflix2. "The Pitt", HBO Max3. "Forever", Netflix4. "Paradise", Hulu5. "It: Welcome to Derry", HBO6. "Outlander: Blood of My Blood", Starz7. "A Thousand Blows", Hulu8. "Untamed", Netflix9. "The Gilded Age", HBO10. "Murdaugh: Death in the Family", Hulu List 2:1. "Andor", Disney+2. "Long Story Short", Netflix3. "The Pitt", HBO Max4. "Dying for Sex", FX5. "The Righteous Gemstones", HBO6. "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney", Netflix7. "The Lowdown", FX8. "The Gilded Age", HBO9. "Pluribus", Apple TV10. "The Studio", Apple TV https://variety.com/lists/best-tv-shows-2025/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Best movies of 2025 … Rolling Stone just released their list of the Top 20 movies of 2025. These are the Top 5. The question is … Did you see any of them? Did you see any of them in the theater?Nouvelle Vague (5) Train Dreams (4) Black Bag (3) Hamnet (2) One Battle After Another (1) I've never wanted a celebrity relationship more than I want Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. Unfortunately, it sounds like it's not happening. At least not anymore. On the bright side, it sounds like they're in a really good place. https://people.com/pamela-anderson-on-liam-neeson-relationship-exclusive-11864356 AND FINALLY'USA Today' has picked its list for the worst Christmas songs of all time. They are: Alvin and the Chipmunks, ‘The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)' Elmo and Patsy, ‘Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer'NewSong, ‘The Christmas Shoes' Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, ‘The Little Drummer Boy' New Kids on the Block, ‘Funky Funky Xmas' 'USA Today' called their number one pick for worst Christmas song "the novelty song from Hell."Sure there's those annoying Christmas songs we hear every year . . . but let's take it up a notch with Christmas carols from HELL. 1. "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Mrs. Miller. She was discovered by the announcer from "Laugh-In", which should tell you all you need to know.2. "Silent Night" by Wing. Wing Han Tsang was from Hong Kong and started singing as a hobby when she moved to New Zealand. Surprisingly, she made it kinda big. "South Park" even parodied her back in the day.3. "White Christmas" by Tiny Tim. There's also "Silent Night", featuring a spoken-word break where he takes aim at hypocrites, fornicators, and child molesters. You know, just regular Christmas caroler stuff. 4. "Little Drummer Boy" by William Hung. Isn't it crazy to think there's a whole generation who has no idea who this "American Idol" treasure is? 5. "I Got a Cold for Christmas" by the Three Stooges. Not terrible, but not exactly a classic.6. "Jingle Bells" by William Shatner, featuring Henry Rollins. Yes, THAT Henry Rollins.7. "Santa Claws Is Coming to Town" by Alice Cooper, featuring John 5, Billy Sheehan, and Vinny Appice. 8. "The Night Before Christmas" by David Hasselhoff. This one is extra cheesy, but did you expect anything less?9. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Regis Philbin. This one has a cameo by a pre-Oval Office Donald Trump, who offers Rudolph a job in place of Santa.10. "Jingle Hell" by Christopher Lee. Yes, one of the greatest actors of all time. He dabbled in heavy metal later in life. This actually isn't his only holiday song, either. He also did covers of "The Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night".11. "Away in a Manger" by the Brady Bunch. This one only features the vocal talents of Marcia, a.k.a. Maureen McCormick. It's from an album called "Merry Christmas from the Brady Bunch".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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*"Bienvenidos, guerreros del metal y soñadores del rock eterno… Hoy, en el Programa 354 de La Hora del Rock, Fernando Nadales, Zenón Pérez y Paco Jiménez abren las puertas de un templo sonoro donde los clásicos inmortales se encuentran cara a cara con las nuevas leyendas del 2025. Desde el rugido de los Scorpions y la furia de Savatage, hasta la energía fresca de Xathra, Chez Kane, Bravelord y tantos más… este es un viaje que atraviesa décadas, escenarios y corazones. Aquí no hay fronteras, solo guitarras que arden, voces que desgarran y una familia rockera que crece con cada riff. Así que ajusta tus auriculares, sube el volumen y recuerda: Stay Fucking Metal… porque el rock no se escucha, se vive."* Programa 354 La Hora del Rock Fernando Nadales,Zenón Perez y Paco Jimenez Music From The Elder 10 - Escape From the Island 1981 Scorpions - Coming Home (Live)1 60 Years! (Coming Home Live). Scorpions - Coming Home (Live)2 Coming Home (Coming Home Live). Xathra Renacer2 - Renacer.2025 Chez Kane Love tornado.2025 Savatage 2025 - Victim In Pain = Dallas '90 (Live)1 - The Dungeons Are Calling. Bravelord (Chile)2025 - The Power From The End Of The World8 - Brave Force. Rozario - Fire And Ice.2025 Nite Stinger - Only You.2025 Vendetta-FM-They-Have-No-Courage.2025 Metal Church f.a.f.o 2025 Starmen 2025 - Starmenized II2 Born to Rock. Black Tyger.mundo magico.2024 Stryper (USA)2025 - The Greatest Gift of All4 Little Drummer Boy. Scorpions - Coming Home (Live)7 70s Medley (Coming Home Live) Azrael - 2025 - Aquelarre6 Dolor y Agonia Symphonity Beyond Olympus (EP)1 Out And About.2025 Aneuma Under the Spell 2025 Danny Peyronel It Happens When You Look The Other Way9-Upside Down.2025 Meteorum Sorry For That (MIX) 2025 Warrant - The Speed Of Metal (2025)10. Scream for Metal Moonlit Masquerade WreckageEP2 Deceiver 2025 Red Shark Fire raider 2025 Francis taza The river of Oblivion. 2025 Black & Damned - Bound By The Moon.2025 Judas Priest (1974 - 2016)1 - Studio Albums1980 - British Steel9. Steeler. Jethro Tull - Curious Ruminant (2025)1. Puppet and the Puppet Master. Kiss - Dressed To Kill (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe) [2025]- Rock And Roll All Nite (Instrumental Outtake). Death & Legacy I Am Pain Jesus-Camara.2025 Ghost Meliora (Best Buy Edition)6 - Mummy Dust.2015 Udo We will Rock you 2022 *SI TE GUSTA LO QUE HACEMOS COMPARTE,A SI CREAREMOS UNA GRAN FAMILIA ROCKERA STAY FUCKING METAL* SIGUENOS !!

Hello and welcome to a special holiday bonus episode of Revolutions Per Movie!!!! I'm delighted to be joined by film critic/author Alonso Duralde (Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation in Film & Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas) to discuss one of the greatest holiday feasts of all time: PEE-WEE'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!!!We also discuss whether or not it's easy to truly love holiday movies, the pain behind the awful Christmas film Santa And The Ice Cream Bunny, what Bowie or Zappa were thinking when they played the Florida amusement park Pirates World (where Iron Butterfly also filmed their film Musical Mutiny), Blast Of Silence, how Pee-Wee scored prime time appearances by Grace Jones and KD Lang while also convincing Cher & Little Richard not to sing, joining the Pee-Wee fan club, David Letterman, the new Pee-Wee doc, how people like Diana Shore were in on the joke by appearing on the special, the incredible pacing of a typical Pee-Wee episode, John Waters, how we love when Pee-Wee was just an asshole, which member of the playhouse would we want to hang out with, David Bowie & Bing Crosby's rendition of Little Drummer Boy, TV crap and variety shows feeding our 10 year old brains in the 70s, the verdict on Christmas carols, having "verse blindness" with music, top dollar Santas and more!So please come join me at my Revolutions Per Movie holiday party...the cups of instant coffee are on the floor...so help yourself!ALONSO DURALDE:instagram.com/alonso.duraldehttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/?lens=running-presshttps://www.bloomsbury.com/us/have-yourself-a-movie-little-christmas-9781493087440/REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Holiday season we have been tapping into two main things to make our Holidays Happier. Thanksgiving (the Holiday as well as the mentality) and our inner child. The last several episodes we have been focusing on the Thanksgiving side. So this episode we will be getting back to our inner child as we talk about that Holiday classic, and one of my favorites, The Little Drummer Boy. We will also be talking about my favorite Drummer Boys as well. Listen and share, and bring out the inner child in yourself as well as someone else. Merry Christmas and Happier Holidays!Here is the link for the Phil Collins film created by Drumeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGmydR715QThe song we used for the intro was "Happy Holidays (Beef Wellington Remix)" by Beef Wellington and 2003 Christmas Chill Inc. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used "Little Drummer Boy Epic Rock Version" by Rod Kruz. Here's the YouTube link to his song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXL_OOQDy24 We don't own any of the rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

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Christmas carols are, likely, some of the earliest songs most Americans learn, and at the same time, are probably among the earliest music still performed in popular American culture. Many of the familiar songs of the season date back hundreds of years, and the origins and lyrics of the songs have been lost or changed over time. We sing along every year, tapping into those familiar nostalgic feelings. But do we really know where these festive songs came from, or what they're actually about? Gather ye kith and kin around the hearth – or the modern equivalent, the Bluetooth speaker – as the Great Pop Culture Debate explores the history of holiday staples and attempts to name the Best Traditional Christmas Carol.Songs discussed: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “O Tannenbaum/O Christmas Tree,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Away in a Manger,” “Carol of the Bells,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “Here We Come A-Wassailing,” “Jingle Bells,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Joy to the World”Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Trey Radu-Blackburn and Zack Derby as they discuss and debate 16 of the most recognizable holiday carols of all time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John 12:1-8,Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. 3 Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, 5 “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. 7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial. 8 For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”And the Lord, in verse 7, defends the way Mary of Bethany expresses her devotion to him.What Mary does in verse 3 is good and right, and I think we can learn from her. So that's the goal of this sermon. All last week, my prayer for today has been that through Mary's example in John 12, the Spirit would reawaken in us Mary-like devotion to Jesus. I want us to learn from Mary how to be more like Mary for the glory of Jesus. To that end, this morning I want to show you seven truths of Mary-like devotion.1. Mary-like devotion is surprising. Verse 1 opens with the setting: we are six days away from Passover, and Jesus has come back to Bethany. Now remember that Bethany is where he raised Lazarus from the dead in Chapter 11, verse 43, but then when the Jewish leaders plotted to kill Jesus, John tells us in verse 54 that Jesus “no longer walked openly” among them, because they were looking for him. The Pharisees wanted to arrest him. So Jesus left that area and went to Ephraim, which gave him more distance from Jerusalem. (Bethany was 2 miles outside Jerusalem, Ephraim was about 15 miles). So by the end of Chapter 11, Jesus is laying low.But Chapter 12 opens here and he's back in Bethany, where news travels quickly to Jerusalem, which means this is dangerous — why would he do it? Why would he come back to Bethany now? It's because Passover is six days away. Remember Jesus has a purpose to accomplish in Jerusalem, and now he's getting closer. But since Jesus is in Bethany they throw a special dinner for him. And because it's Bethany, we would expect our favorite Bethany family to be there. We saw these three siblings in Chapter 11 — Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Now, John knows we'd expect their attendance, so he takes roll in verse 2. Look what he says:“So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served [check her name off — she's there], and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him as table [check his name off — he's just happy to be in the room].And right away that's Martha and Lazarus. Which sibling is missing?Mary. Now look at verse 3 (verse 2 was just a build up to this):“Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair.”The first thing I want you to see is that this was not expected. This is a dinner! People are sharing a meal. Martha is staying busy like she does. Lazarus is at the table (you know he's getting seconds). And then Mary, finally, enters into this dining room with a bottle of ointment (or perfume) and she does this extravagant display of worship.Most of us had big dinners a few days ago. Imagine for a minute if something like this happened! It was not on the menu. It's never happened before. This was a surprise! That's the first thing to know about Mary-like devotion. This is not what most people would expect — because it responds in the moment to the glory of Jesus regardless of the context.2. Mary-like devotion is costly.We can see in verse 3 that this perfume was expensive. John tells us that plainly. But he also gives us two details that explain why. It has to do with quantity and quality.First, with quality, this perfume was made from “pure nard.” That's a plant that's grown in India. The root of this plant produced an oil that was collected to make this perfume.So it's a product derived from nature, created by a process, imported from far away — that sounds expensive. (This is why many scholars believe this Bethany family was well off — this perfume would have only been owned by the luxury class of the Mediterranean world.)Second, notice the quantity. John tells us it was a pound — and that's a Roman pound. The Greek word is litra — and it's equivalent to about 12 ounces. So imagine the American pop can. (I don't know the last time you turned a can of pop upside down to pour it out, but it takes a little longer to empty it than you might think.)Twelve ounces is not a little bit. And Mary doesn't have pop, it's perfume — 12 ounces of perfume — that's a lot of a really nice thing. And to give us more of an idea of how precious it is, John tells us the number value in verse 5. Judas says it's worth 300 denarii — which is about a year's wages.So to draw a parallel to our day, this is what we'd call an annual salary, and the average annual salary in the Twin Cities, Google says, is between $80,000–$90,000. So translate this in your imagination... Picture this: Someone at dinner this past week walks into the dining room and pours out $90,000 on somebody else's feet … Again, this is stunning. And the costliness amplifies the surprise! Those two things go together in Mary-like devotion. It's surprising because it's costly.3. Mary-like devotion is humble.Now, for our imagination's sake, it helps to know how people ate together at this culture and time. They didn't use raised tables and chairs like we do, but they used low tables, and sat on cushions on the floor. They “reclined” on the table, like verse 2 says, and their feet were stretched out behind them, away from the table. So Mary approached Jesus, verse 3, while he was sitting like that, and she anointed his feet.This is a key detail. Because with the extravagance of her gift, we might imagine Mary's actions to be surrounded by pomp. Like maybe Mary enters the room and first clears her throat, and makes sure somebody's getting the video, and then she does it. But it's just the opposite.Mary comes into the room, and stays at the feet's distance away from the table. She's not the center of attention. Nobody was probably even looking in her direction, and then she pours the perfume on Jesus's feet and wipes his feet with her hair. This is borderline undignified. She definitely looked a little silly. To everyone's surprise, with likely the costliest thing she's got, she humbles herself at the feet of Jesus in worship — but then the most vivid display of her humility is the use of her hair.In the ancient world, a woman's hair was her glory. It was her honor. This was Mary's strength, but here she turns her strength into a servant's towel … Her radiance into a rag. Her splendor into a sponge. Her crown becomes a cloth. … to wipe feet.Which means, Mary gives the best part of herself for the least part of Jesus. The highest aspect of her presentation (hair) is submitted to the lowest aspect of his (feet).This is profound humility.Mary is not even audacious enough to pray here: “Jesus, take my utmost for your highest.” She just says, “Jesus, take my utmost!” — And I don't care what anybody else thinks. I'm not concerned about appearance. It doesn't matter what people might say. This is all about Jesus. Mary shows us a marvelous self-forgetfulness. Mary-like devotion is humble.4. Mary-like devotion is fitting.This is #4 of 7, and it really is the central truth in Mary's example.So far we've seen that Mary-like devotion is surprising, costly, and humble, but here's where we need to be clear that the only reason any of this makes sense is because of Jesus. And Jesus doesn't just make Mary's actions make sense, he makes them right. Because of who he is, what Mary does is fitting. John calls her act an “anointing,” which is something done to set someone apart for a certain office. The examples we have in the Old Testament are individuals anointed as a priest or king, and we should think especially of kings in the Gospel of John. If you remember, way back in Chapter 1, when Nathaniel first met Jesus he confessed right away that Jesus is the Son of God and the King of Israel (1:49). Then in Chapter 6, verse 15, after Jesus fed the five thousand, the crowd wanted to take him by force and make him king.So we've seen a kingship theme already.But then right here in Chapter 12, the very next day after Mary anoints Jesus, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a young donkey, and the crowd paves the way for him with palm branches, and they say — in verse 13 — “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!”So we have every reason to see that Mary's anointing of Jesus is anointing him as King.Because that is who he is. It'll be explicit and public tomorrow in this story, in Jesus's ‘triumphal entry,' but tonight, at this dinner, with Mary, it's implicit and private. In the moment, even Mary doesn't know the full extent of what she's doing, but we as readers can see it. In Chapter 11, we saw her fall at Jesus's feet in grief, here she bows at Jesus's feet in worship.Last chapter she came to Jesus needing his help; now she comes to him just giving him glory.This doesn't mean we ever stop coming to Jesus for help — we do! We always need his help! But sometimes we can also just come to him in simple worship.This is when we come to him, not to ask him for things, but to give him whatever we can because he is worthy — just because he's our king and he's a good king! It is fitting to worship him!Think about this: When was the last time your heart moved toward Jesus, not for what he gives, but for who he is? When was the last time you were simply compelled by the worth of Jesus?The Little Drummer BoyMary's devotion here in Chapter 12 actually reminds me of what used to be one of my least favorite Christmas songs. “Santa Baby” is dead bottom, but not far from there used to be “The Little Drummer Boy.” And the reason I didn't like the song is because for years it didn't make sense to me, and it was kinda irritating. The pa-RUM-pa-pum-pums are distracting. But if we can get rid of that part and focus on the real words in the song, it's actually beautiful. It's a song about a boy who is invited to meet the newborn Jesus (and it's fictional; didn't really happen; we're supposed to use our imaginations). The boy starts the song by saying:Come, they told meA newborn king to see, Our finest gifts to bring,To lay before the king,So to honor himWhen we come You get it? The boy is invited to come meet Jesus, so he does. And in the second stanza he's at the manger, and he speaks to the infant Jesus:Little baby,I am a poor boy tooI have no gifts to bringThat's fit to give a KingShall I play for you on my drum?See, I imagine that's what Mary of Bethany thought. While Martha was busy serving and Lazarus was sitting at the table, Mary thought: The king is here. He's in the room. What do I have that's fit to give a King?And the technical answer is nothing. Nothing we have is enough to match the glory of this King, but Mary thinks I've got that bottle of perfume — just like the boy thought, I've got this drum. And the boy says, “Shall I play the drum?” Mary thinks, “Shall I pour the perfume?” So the boy plays his best, and Mary pours it all. I don't have enough to give you, but I'll give you my best because you're worthy.That's what the song is about. That's what Mary does here. And it's fitting because of the King!And John tells us that the fragrance of her worship fills the entire house. Which means: her personal reverence and self-forgetfulness in recognizing the glory of Jesus becomes uncontainable. Everybody around her can literally sense her devotion for Jesus.5. Mary-like devotion is criticized. This is verses 4–5: But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?”Apparently, Judas caught the aroma, but instead of recognizing Mary's act as a surprising, costly, humble, and fitting act of devotion, he criticized her. He immediately liquidated the value of the ointment in his head, and he corrected her decision. That could have been used for something better! That could have been a lot of money to help poor people! Mary is being unwise!Now, before we look closer into the criticism, I just want to note that it happened, and right away, because that's just how things go — even things as wholesome as Mary's devotion.The Bible gives us no impression that devotion to Jesus will be easy — it actually ensures the opposite. There's a Forest Frank lyric my younger boys love. It goes: Jesus promised that the bad would come along, ‘Cause if life is always easyProbably doin' something wrong.That's true. I want everybody to know: when your devotion to Jesus meets difficulty, that's a good sign. The question for us is about our willingness to endure difficulty. Are we willing to be criticized? Are we willing to express devotion to Jesus that others would call wasteful but Jesus calls beautiful?6. Mary-like devotion is vindicated.Let's look closer at what Judas said in verse 5.At face-value, we might think Judas is onto something, because what he says is not untrue. That perfume was worth a lot of money — three hundred denarii/$80–90K — that's a lot of money you can do a lot with. Judas names one possibility. The problem, though, is that he's thinking about it all the wrong way. See, he's thinking about gifts from the giver's perspective, not from God's perspective. He's thinking about everything from earth looking around, not from heaven looking down.In his mindset — the ‘Judas mindset' — all value is monetary, and all that is monetary is a zero-sum category: which means I'm always thinking, “whatever I give here is what I cannot give there.” And see, Judas is so caught up in this mindset — he cares so much about the optimal management of the gift — that he's blind to the One the gift is for. That is what is most striking about verse 5 — it's the absence of anything to do with Jesus. Judas says nothing about him. So Judas not only rebukes Mary here, but he also registers how little he thinks of Who she worships.And if that wasn't clear, John adds in verse 6. He wants us to know that Judas said what he said:“…not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it.”Judas was part of a program called ‘Feeding Our Future' …Greed is an ancient sin — it's the root of all evil, and it ruined Judas. (And it's behind the ruin of our state. God help us.)In verse 7, Mary doesn't say anything back to Judas, but Jesus speaks up on her behalf, and he says, first, “Leave her alone.”Which is amazing. Jesus doesn't argue with Judas. He doesn't explain why his mindset is wrong, he first just tells him to stop. Jesus defends Mary, and he makes the issue about himself, because it is!With this perfume Mary has prepared Jesus for the day of his burial, because, verse 8:“…the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”And it's clear now, with the mention of his burial and that he won't always be here, Jesus is talking about his death. Which raises the question for us: Was Mary anointing Jesus as king or preparing him for his death? And the answer is Yes.Again, Mary is doing more here than she realized. She is anointing Jesus as King — it's just that he's a king who will sacrifice his life for his people.He's a King who has come to die. His reign will conquer the grave for good — remember Lazarus — but first Jesus's reign will come through the grave. Our triumphant King will also be a slain Lamb. And John wants us so badly to get this! He gives us hints here in Mary's devotion, but then later in the Book of Revelation he tells us about a vision when saints and angels together pour out their praise to Jesus, and they say, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” (Revelation 5:12)Listen: I want you to know that the final vindication of our every sincere act of devotion to Jesus will come on that day when we see him. If it's Mary-like devotion, it is never wasted. Jesus is worth it. And this brings us to the last point.7. Mary-like devotion is instructive. We're gonna finish how we started: I think we can learn from our sister Mary. It is a gift to us to be able to see her gift to Jesus, and I want us to be more like her. That's been my prayer: that the Spirit would reawaken or awaken in us Mary-like devotion to Jesus.Devotion that is surprising because it responds to Jesus in the moment, even if it doesn't fit the setting. Costly because it brings Jesus our best, humble because it doesn't worry about what others might think, fitting because Jesus is the King and nothing given to him is too much, criticized because it's not supposed to be easy, and vindicated because the King who Mary worshiped is the Lamb who was slain and one day we will see his worth with our own eyes.Mary's devotion is instructive because it shows us what it looks like when a heart is overcome by the worth of Jesus.And what's incredible for us, is that we know more about Jesus's worth than Mary does here. We already know the end of the story! That Jesus who has come will die, will be resurrected, and will come again.So in closing, I want to invite you to ask yourself this: For Advent, in this season of waiting, what is Jesus calling you to do that would simply reflect his worth?That's what brings us to the Table.The TableWe come here to this Table to rest in the worth of Jesus Christ. Let his glory be your comfort by taking refuge in him. That's what it means to trust in Jesus, and that is who this table is for. If you're here and you have put your faith in Jesus, we invite you to eat and drink with us and give him thanks.

Have you ever felt like life is running at full speed and there's no way to keep up?The holiday season often feels that way. Schedules are full, emotions are high, and quiet moments with God can get pushed aside. But John 8:32 reminds us that even in the busiest seasons, the truth will set us free.In this episode, Angie shares encouragement and practical ideas for staying connected to Scripture when life doesn't slow down. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:Angie's personal Advent reflection on The Little Drummer Boy and what it taught her about offering what she has to the LordWhile shorter, simpler Bible study times are still powerful and meaningful4 categories of practical practices to stay in the Word when life is full: Quiet Time, Community, Intentional Pause, and Digital ToolsHow the Step By Step Starter Kit can anchor you in Scripture with short, meaningful reflectionsThe lie we're tempted to believe: “If I can't do it all, it's not worth doing.” And the truth that even a few minutes with God can reframe your dayGoodness and Mercy GiveawayDownload Lesson One of the Bible study and be entered to win a printed workbook plus a bundle of Steady On merch to make your study time extra special.Get your free Lesson One + enter the giveaway here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/VUifO2aGrab your FREE Step By Step Starter KitThis week's study guide, plus everything you need to follow along through December, is inside! You'll get:A two-video masterclass teaching you how to study one verse, one word at a timeA quick-reference sheet for the Step By Step methodA printable blank study sheet to use over and overCompanion study guides for every fall episodeGet your free Starter Kit here:https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-fall-25Verse of the WeekThen you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.(John 8:32, NIV) Connect with Angie and Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com/Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Bran is back and the drummer is going nuts!

Dolfan Danny Le Batard, a.k.a. Ham Reinhart, a.k.a. Aaron Ekblob, a.k.a. Ryan Lomburger, is ready for his region-wide cheerleading tour. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Chris, Billy, Jessica, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special clip from our revisited Little Drummer Boy episode, available right now on Patreon. Efrain and David bring their finest gifts to lay before the T. Join us for our journey through the city of Bethlamos as we explore the origin and history of Tori's very first Christmas song. Plus we present a very special segment: Tori's Drummer Boys, in which we profile every drummer Tori has worked with throughout her illustrious career. And, as always, everything you've come to love and expect – hidden gems, forgotten audio clips, improvs and a full dissection of the live evolution of the song in our A-M-O-S Live Lounge. If that doesn't bang your drum, we don't know what will. Shall we [press] play for you, pah-rum-pah-pum-pum?

What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. If you listened to Tuesday's episode, you heard my excitement that I got to chat with accomplished filmmaker John Gray, once again. John is a very prolific filmmaker and to date I have seen no fewer than eight of his short films, including Household Demons, Exit Package, Extra Innings, The Third Defector, The Desecrated, The Little Drummer Boy, and The Overlook. We've had the privilege of presenting John's films in numerous festivals over the years, most recently The Unquiet Dead, which was featured at SOFF 2023. It's been a pleasure to get to know more about John over the years, and I'm always eager for his 4 Questions. You can learn more about John Gray at these links: Official Website: https://www.johngrayofficial.com Instagram: @bayrdge - https://www.instagram.com/bayrdge/ Twitter/X: @jthomasgray - https://x.com/jthomasgray Bluesky: johntgray - https://bsky.app/profile/johntgray.bsky.social _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok

Greetings, Film Fans, and a happy Tuesday to you! This may actually be the last Tuesday we post for awhile because we have so may great interviews coming your way, we are going to try on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule release to get those out! The first time I saw one of John Gray's short films was during Covid lockdown. In fact I saw two of John's films, “Household Demons” and “Exit Package.” Both took home awards that year; thanks to lockdown we could include both instead of following our rule, “if someone submits two short films, only make one official selection.” But John is a very prolific filmmaker and to date I have seen no fewer than eight of his short films, including The Unquiet Dead, Extra Innings, The Third Defector, The Desecrated, The Little Drummer Boy, and The Overlook. Most year's it's a challenge to pick which John Gray film we show in the theater! In addition to being a prolific filmmaker, John is simply a good person. Most of the time we have zoomed for his Q&A's, as so far he has not been able to make the trip from New York to Los Angeles. Maybe someday! In the meantime, our Zoom Q&A's have allowed us to have longer talks and I always look forward to them. I knew that John would be an excellent podcast guest and he did not disappoint. In this great chat you get to learn about how he went from a Brooklyn kid who could have taken the wrong path to a screenwriter, a director, a network showrunner, and more. I hope that you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed recording it. You can learn more about John Gray at these links: Official Website: https://www.johngrayofficial.com Instagram: @bayrdge - https://www.instagram.com/bayrdge/ Twitter/X: @jthomasgray - https://x.com/jthomasgray Bluesky: johntgray - https://bsky.app/profile/johntgray.bsky.social _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter The INDIE Channel The INDIE Channel Website – Instagram – Facebook – X/Twitter – TikTok

The team has rested up at Minzewald and gotten fully strapped UP. It's time to potato-fy the last of the yule lads, defuse the bomb, and send Santa back to his own plane for another year. Tingle sticks to the shadows, Chase channels the Little Drummer Boy, Pfeffer does insane amounts of minty damage, and Skeleton with a Gun keeps the crowd under control. Will it be enough? Will this one-shot end in temporary triumph or permanent winter?Join the BCBP Patreon at patreon.com/bcbparty. Gift a subscription to our show at patreon.com/bcbparty/gift. Visit our DFTBA merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch.Email us at BurntCookBookParty@gmail.com, or find us on Tumblr @BCBparty or Bluesky @BCBparty.Burnt Cook Book Party is a time-loop comedy actual play show, featuring an original campaign based on Pathfinder. Four heroes of varying skills, attractiveness, and stupidity, race to prevent a war - and to prevent a timeloop from resetting the whole game! Featuring the talents of host Jenna Stoeber, game master Justin Green, Caitlin Stayduhar, Andrew Hansen, and Paul Luetkemeyer. Sound edited by Akshay Balakrishnan. Produced by Jenna Stoeber. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

spotifyYoutubeFacebookInstagramhttps://www.tiktok.com/@alya.the.artistNo More Lonely Christmas, the new album from ALYA, which was just dropped, is a fulfilment of the artist's Christmas wish, embodied in the track that provides the name for the album.The eight tracks feature ALYA's versions of three classics, including a collaboration with Eric Clapton on “Silent Night,” and five original songs, including the title track, a fast, fun, hand-clapping, jazzy, pop love song.“We wanted to create something that would be an updated version of Mariah Carey's ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,' which is a song I really love, a Christmas classic, but we felt like it's time for something new, fresh, cool, and ‘No More Lonely Christmas' is the song that came out of the thought.”Where Mariah's song is a wish for a certain someone, ALYA's song is the wish come true: I waited since foreverand now that we're togetherI feel the holiday cheerCuz I'll never be alone on Christmas“It was very fun to record,” she said. “There is a lot going on in the track.”Piano, horns, clapping, drums all combine in a happy, joyful celebration of love and the season.“It's just a very, very good feeling song. I had so much fun recording it, and I really hope that everybody else will feel the joy, feel the love that I put in the song. I really believe that it has all the chances of becoming a new Christmas classic.”The song is a perfect namesake for an album that carries the artist's Christmas hopes.“I wanted to put over so much love, so much good emotion, so much good energy that when you listen to the record you will feel like, no matter where you are, you are surrounded by your loved ones.”“Little Drummer Boy” and “I'll Be Home for Christmas,” along with “Silent Night,” are the album's three classics. Together, they constituted the EP she put out last year, Home for Christmas.They have been updated for the current album. This year's version of “I'll Be Home” features Indiara Sfair, “a wonderful musician from Brazil,” on harmonica.ALYA will live her Christmas wish on Monday in Los Angeles, when she will perform at the Good Shepherd Shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The children were asked to request gifts in advance, and they will get their wishes when ALYA distributes gifts.“I will be Mama Claus,” she said.Gifts will also be distributed to the mothers and staff and ALYA is providing a catered luncheon for the residents and staff.On December 19, she is streaming a live show from Burbank for STAGE.LIVE.BUY, a showcase for new artists modeled after NPR's “Tiny Desk” series.The day the album released she performed for a “Models in Comedy” Christmas special.ALYA was born and raised in the Soviet Union and, as a child, started classical vocal training. She immigrated as an adult to the United States in 2012 and began her career in music.“I dropped everything and started my life from scratch,” she says in her official biography. “I took the road less traveled, and that has made all the difference.”She has amassed millions of viewers on her social media platforms. Her single “Hope,” released earlier this year, went viral on TikTok, drawing more than a million views. As an artist and a philanthropist, she has been featured in Star, Us Weekly, In Touch Weekly and Life & Style.Beginning last year, she took her career further down the road less taken, putting out music at a much faster pace.“It takes a while to find the right people. It takes a while to find the sound that you really love,” she said, “and I'm just warming up.”No More Lonely Christmas is her first full length album. Next year, she will come out with more singles.“We will probably drop an album at the end of next year with a new sound, with new people.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Merry Christmas! Come, they told me — pa rum pum pum pum A newborn King to see — pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring — pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King — pa rum pum pum pum     Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum. So to honor Him — pa rum pum pum pum When we come.

Like the Little Drummer Boy, we bring to you what we can — a holiday gift that includes a JonBenet mea culpa, some very special holiday Am I the Asshole discussions, some recommendations, some gripes, and lots of fun! Happy Holidays and here's to a great 2025! If you're interested in checking out Maureen's Maine-based […]

As we change our focus from what we see in the mirror to the people around us, we'll begin to recognize that there are people who need to experience God's heart and His love and we are the ones who can do that! This is what the song “Little Drummer Boy” can teach us. God can use whoever we are and whatever we have for His purpose. We all have something to offer that can benefit the world around us in beautiful and amazing ways. 

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. The Little Drummer Boy and the story of the widow who gave all she had both have lessons for us this Christmas season. Meditate on Mark 12:43-44. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord ” - Job 1:21This Advent, Saints Alive brings you the heartwarming Christmas adventure of the boy behind the drum. We've all grown up hearing his song, but today, you can listen to the story of the little orphan boy who met Jesus the very night he was born. Cozy up and listen with your family this season, and like the little drummer boy, prepare your hearts to meet the Savior of the world this Christmas. Original song written by Patrick O'Connell and performed by Patrick DwyerPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

En el audio de hoy se hace un ejercicio de interpretación psicólogica con inspiración Jungiana de nuestros símbolos navideños incluyendo el nacimiento de Jesús, los reyes magos, Santa Claus, el belén, las luces navideñas representan archetipos universales pertenecientes a nuestra psicología inconsciente individual y colectiva.  Música: Little Drummer Boy; O'Holy Night; Silent Night; Winter Dance (Edward Sccissorhands); Adeste Fideles; Joy to The World. 

#1165 - We love to highlight songs that offer lessons. The little drummer boy serves as an example that we all have something significant to give. Find our show notes and get the link to the free Life Purpose Quiz we mention here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13900 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

Christmas songs are a joy to play, and even more fun when you get creative with them! In this episode, Marlene will walk you through three unique patterns that combine strumming and drumming techniques to use while playing The Little Drummer Boy. So tune in and discover how to bring an extra layer of rhythm and creativity to this holiday favorite! Be Your Own Drummer episode YouTube: MarlenesMusic1 Instagram: @marlenesmusicguitar Facebook: MarlenesMusic Marlene Hutchinson X: @MarlenesMusic Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial! Join our Guitar Tips Community! Our next community jam session is 12/17, don't miss out! Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources YoGuitar Video Library Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!  Coaching Sessions Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book Thursday Tips blog Thank you to our sponsor! GatorCo.com   Available on... @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts  #LittleDrummerBoy #strum&Drum #guitarpercussion #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast  Credits: Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson This podcast was made possible in part by: Gator Cases I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

A little drummer boy brings music back to a town long without hope.

What is your favorite Christmas song? All of us have one. Maybe it's Oh Holy Night, or Joy to the World. For some, it doesn't get any better than when Bing Crosby sings White Christmas. Or maybe you are like Pastor Jim and Pastor Chad and Little Drummer Boy feels like it is about you! One of the most well known songs that is sung every year around Christmas is “Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel.” That name, “Emmanuel,” literally means “God With Us.” It also means that Christmas is a reminder that God put on flesh, stepped out of Heaven and into our dark and dying world, and became one of us. It's a thought that almost seems too big to be true, and yet it is. So what does the incarnation of God in human form mean for us? Obviously, that was part of the plan in order that humanity could be redeemed from sin and death, but are there implications beyond just salvation? Join Pastors Jim and Chad for a conversation on the incarnation of Jesus and what Almighty God putting on flesh in the form of a baby in Bethlehem means for us today.

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A DC-Focused week including: A review of the series finale of Superman & Lois combined with a review of the series as a whole, a review of the series premiere for the animated series Creature Commando's, which marks the beginning of director James Gunn's DCU. We also begin a seasonal series of Christmas devotionals, starting with some thoughts about our deep desires for significance by reflecting on scripture and, surprisingly, the lyrics of The Little Drummer Boy.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:49 Superman & Lois Series Finale and Series Review00:28:58 CGC & Christian Geek News (Upcoming CGC Vacation Content Changes, Easy/Inexpensive Christmas Gifts From SBP!, Flight of Fate by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer)00:40:50 Creature Commandos Premiere & James Gunn's DCU01:15:39 The Geek's Longing For Significance (Scriptural Reflections On "The Little Drummer Boy")01:33:06 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(A Decrease In Utopian Stories?, Questions/Concerns About Playing "Anti-God" Games With Witchcraft/Sorcery)Paeter's Geek Week01:59:03 TV/MOVIES- The Penguin Miniseries02:14:20 VIDEO GAMES- Spider-man: Miles Morales, Spider-man 2, Cthulu Saves Christmas02:23:49 On The Next Episode...02:27:36 Essential Issues Weeky: DC Comics Reactions (DC fell flat for me this week. Despite a nice spotlight given to The Penguin, a strange artistic choice and a baffling philosophical choice left me hoping next week will be more my cup of tea. Here's why... Reactions to The Penguin Special 1, Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween 2, Poison Ivy Swamp Thing: Feral Trees 1!!)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Subscribe in a readerOpen In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOrBecome a Patron!All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare the "In Search Of Truth" Bible Study include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive ConcordanceBlueletterbible.org (primarily for search functionality), The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2024, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

We Raid the Algorithm to listen to Ben Roethlisberger hype up the Steelers, a twist on Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You, and a mashup of Low by Flo Rida and Little Drummer Boy.

Send us a textJoin us as we share a little known business lesson gleaned from the famous Christmas song "The Little Drummer Boy." Buried in this fantastic song are a few gems that can help us build businesses that glorify God. Enjoy!Also, join us for a free webinar on how to build a highly profitable business in the midst of a crazy culture. We'll be doing it at 2:30 PM EST on Tuesday, Dec 17th.  Click HERE to register. 

Can a toxic environment produce greatness? We ask that question this week as we watched Whiplash (2014). Excellent performances by JK Simmons and Miles Teller, showcase the lengths and punishments that some will endure to achieve their goals. Can you match our tempo? Leave a review and let us know.Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com