Podcasts about We Three Kings

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Today it's a delight to have my friend Crystal Caudill back on Book Talk. The last time I saw her was at the Christy Award Ceremony in November when we were both finalists in the Short Form category for our novellas in We Three Kings, the collection we wrote along with Angela Strong for Kregel. It was such fun celebrating with her when she won! Today we are talking about her latest novel Written in Secret, a romantic mystery set in the Gilded Age. This novel is a hoot with plenty of fun moments and intrigue. The balance is really impeccable. I also think you'll enjoy our conversation about how this story grew out of a sentence in another book. It really is a madcap adventure in some ways. Enjoy the journey and the fun!Connect with Crystal CaudillFacebook | Pinterest | InstagramWant to watch this interview? You can see this episode as well as multiple others on YouTube! Enjoy!If you enjoyed this conversation, I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app and leave me a note below letting me know who you would love to see on the show!

I. The wise men sought Jesus because God first sought them. II. The wise men worshiped Jesus as God and King. III. The wise men gave gifts to Jesus even as they gave him their hearts. 

JANUARY 5, 2025 REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - I Am Jesus' Little Lamb- Barbara Masters Announcements *Call to Worship Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. Too long we've gone the wrong way Followed the wrong stars! We went South following movie stars, greed, and lust. Star of Wonder... We went East following stars of militarism, nationalism, and war. Star of Light... We even went North following our own visions, our own intuition, and our own way. Star with Royal Beauty Bright... Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. The Star of Hope. The Star of Peace. The Star of Joy. The Star of Love. The Star that is You. * Praise Hymn – “We Three Kings of Orient Are” # 254 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 60:1-6(CEB) & Matthew 2: 1-12(The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message – “The Epiphany of Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Two Scottish Airs- Robert Swift *Doxology *Prayer Hymn – “Sing We Now of Christmas” #237 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “First Noel” #245 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Chorale on Come Leave Your Sheep- Franklin Ashdown Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

JANUARY 5, 2025 REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - I Am Jesus' Little Lamb- Barbara Masters Announcements *Call to Worship Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. Too long we've gone the wrong way Followed the wrong stars! We went South following movie stars, greed, and lust. Star of Wonder... We went East following stars of militarism, nationalism, and war. Star of Light... We even went North following our own visions, our own intuition, and our own way. Star with Royal Beauty Bright... Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. The Star of Hope. The Star of Peace. The Star of Joy. The Star of Love. The Star that is You. * Praise Hymn – “We Three Kings of Orient Are” # 254 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 60:1-6(CEB) & Matthew 2: 1-12(The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message – “The Epiphany of Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Two Scottish Airs- Robert Swift *Doxology *Prayer Hymn – “Sing We Now of Christmas” #237 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “First Noel” #245 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Chorale on Come Leave Your Sheep- Franklin Ashdown Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

Christmas is finally behind us, so that must mean it's time for our between the wars special. As always, we pick our favourite tracks from the past six months, so let's enjoy nine songs from The Cavemen, Slitasje, Goblin Shark, Okmoniks, Undertakers, Daffodildos, The Warriors, No Wayne and We Three Kings.Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, no Facebook comments, mines, last week, Tony's Christmas, Gremlins 2, Apocalypse Babys recording, Ted Lasso, Nottingham Forest, Paul's Christmas, Letchworth, medical conditions, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, this week, Dinner for One, work..., new office, cleaning the shower, terse text, new book, Izzatwat and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: The Cavemen – Personal WWIIISong 2: Slitasje - TaggarnaSong 3: Goblin Shark – Shake Your HipsSong 4: Okmoniks – I'll Let You InSong 5: Undertakers – Scandinavian ScumSong 6: Daffodildos – Never EnoughSong 7: The Warriors – Out-OutSong 8: No Wayne – Doin' FineSong 9: We Three Kings – Gold Digger

Bible Readings: Ps 98, Matt 2:1‑15 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Hark! We Three Kings of Orient Are” with Greg Olliffe, part of our series “Hark! Carols of the King”. The post Hark! We Three Kings of Orient Are appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

Who doesn't like the old, familiar hymn with the catchy tune “We Three Kings of Orient are”? It conjures up images of bejewelled noblemen riding on stately ornamented camels, each with a gift in their hands. Well, the real story from the Bible is a lot different from that. Yes, there were “wise men” or magi that actually made that arduous journey in search for a King, a Messiah. But their quest was for something far deeper than to see the latest heir to the throne. They had heart longings to personally meet the Saviour promised by God. It was worth it for them to leave their homes and head off in long, hard journey until they found Him. And find Him they did! What a joyous day it was for these men! Those that stayed behind in unbelief missed the greatest discovery of their lives! And how many are doing the same today?

In "We Three Kings" we hear about magi coming to visit Jesus and present him with gifts. What seems like a very random story leads us to learn about God's perfect plans and the prophecies that foretold them. In the seeming randomness of modern life, what is God planning for you?

The nativity story around the wise men is something we are familiar with. We see images of three kings in so many nativity scenes. We hear in the carol “We Three Kings” about three kings who follow the star. But what does Matthew actually tell us about this part of the story? When we get into it, the story is really about an undetermined number of wise, learned, knowledgeable scientific astrologers who travel a long distance to worship a child from another nation. But why? Why do that? Because they know this child is special. He is important to them, as outsiders. He is important to His own nation. He is important for the whole world. And their response is to worship Him. Their story points us to who it is that is worthy of worship, and how to express that worship.

With Christmas just a few days away, Pastor Josh joins us to share on We Three Kings from our Christmas Playlist Series.

In this episode, we look at the history of the "We Three Kings" (or Wise Men) during the Celebration of Epiphany and told during the Season of Christmas.  In our work task, we examine the concept of traveling in our daily tasks, traveling to get food, or for a longer trip.  This movement helps us in our physical training, through the lifting of our gold (weights), and moving basics to travel forward.  In our mental training, using incense and myrrh to bless our dojo and aid in our meditation to become more spiritual in our training.   

We finally review all the films from Thanksgiving Weekend, and there were definitely too many! We kick-off with the theater-released Amazon film, Red One. To keep the chaos somewhat manageable we go by network, starting with Hallmark (A 90s Christmas, Holiday Touchdown, Christmas Quest), Netflix (Our Little Secret), Lifetime (BeBe Winans' We Three Kings), and Great American Christmas/GAC (I Heard the Bells, A Cinderella Christmas Ball, Home Sweet Christmas).

And you thought YOU were gonna have a lot of holiday company! Poor Mary, who's only given birth a week or so ago, now faces this onslaught of unexpected visitors in today's episode.  We'll find out who exactly all those folks are, their connection to one of the most powerful families in Europe, and what's up with the peacock. Pretty sure that wasn't one of the animals at the Nativity... SHOW NOTES “A Long Look” themes are "Easy" by Ron Gelinas https://youtu.be/2QGe6skVzSs and “At the Cafe with You” by Onion All Stars https://pixabay.com/users/onion_all_stars-33331904/ Episode music “Joy to the World” and “We Three Kings” performed by John Sayles http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/holidaymusic.htm “Mass for 4 Voices,” composed by William Byrd, performed by Ensemble Morale. Courtesy of musopen.org https://musopen.org/music/44138-mass-for-4-voices “Suite in F Major” composed by Michael Praetorius. Performed by Michel Rondeau. Courtesy of musopen.org https://musopen.org/music/43633-suite-in-f-major Artwork information  https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.41581.html https://www.nga.gov/collection/highlights/angelico-lippi-the-adoration-of-the-magi.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adoration_of_the_Magi_(Fra_Angelico_and_Filippo_Lippi) https://www-jstor-org.dclibrary.idm.oclc.org/stable/20074684?seq=6 (JSTOR article, may need to log in through your library) Magi gifts https://uscatholic.org/articles/202212/why-did-the-magi-bring-jesus-gold-frankincense-and-myrrh https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/why-did-the-magi-bring-gold-frankincense-and-myrrh/ Medici information https://www.britannica.com/topic/Medici-family Karen's favorite illuminated manuscript “The Hours of Catherine of Cleves” https://www.themorgan.org/collection/Hours-of-Catherine-of-Cleves Recommended Reading: “Fra Angelico” by Laurence Kanter and Pia Palladino. Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale University Press, 2005. Pgs 278-283. Explains Magi's visitation. (Free PDF) https://cdn.sanity.io/files/cctd4ker/production/f9c70388da067f22ea0e43e5e512fb5f8d2b0d33.pdf Transcript available at https://alonglookpodcast.com/adoration-magi-angelico-lippi/  

Start Name Artist Album Year Comments A Carol Celebration: Carol of The Bells; Joy To The World; The First Noel; Silent Night; Away In A Manger; We Three Kings; Ding Dong Merrily On High; In The Bleak Midwinter; Adeste Fideles Aaron Hawthorne The Most Wurlitzer Time of the Year [NETOA CDHLW1008] 2024 3-12 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear; ex New Victoria/Gaumont/Odeon Bradford 5:42 Mele Kalikimaka Aaron Hawthorne The Most Wurlitzer Time of the Year [NETOA CDHLW1008] 2024 3-12 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear; ex New Victoria/Gaumont/Odeon Bradford 9:29 Purple Snowflakes Nathan Avakian, Claire Avakian When The World Falls In Love 2024 5-80 Wurlitzer, Place de la Musique, Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington, IL 13:05 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Nathan Avakian When The World Falls In Love 2024 5-80 Wurlitzer, Place de la Musique, Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington, IL 17:11 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Jackie Brown Concert Recording Stars Wish You A Merry Christmas [CR S070] 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London 22:00 A Very Merry Christmas, Pt. 1: Carillon; Home Sweet Home; Sir Roger de Coverly; Vive l'Amour; Landlord Fill The Flowing Bowl; Little Brown Jug; Drinking Sidney Torch Organ Oddities and Novelties [NTOT Kinura Cassette NCM 214] 1933 4-36 Christie, Regal Cinema, Marble Arch, London 25:44 When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter Ron Rhode Christmas With Ron Rhode [Stereo OSP 107] 1981 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ 27:53 Good King Wenceslas Korla Pandit Christmas With Korla Pandit [Fantasy 3350] 1962 Unknown theatre pipe organ 28:57 Mistletoe And Holly Helen Dell I Feel Christmas [Malar MAL 2017] 1972 Unknown 30:58 Little Drummer Boy Phil Kelsall A Wurlitzer Christmas [Crimson CRIMCD183] 1998 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 34:06 Jingle Bell Rock Lance Luce Christmas At The Senate 2004 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 37:24 Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming Christian Elliott Christmas At The Collection [CPE Productions CPE-107CD] 2011 4-74 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, Sylmar, CA 40:31 Swinging Sleighride; Snow Coach Nigel Ogden A Wurlitzer Christmas Celebration [OS Digital OS210] 1994 4-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; ex Paramount/Odeon, Manchester 43:33 The Skaters' Waltz Robert Wolfe Sleigh Ride [Thursford TC-TE-19] 1989 3-19 Wurlitzer, The Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk 46:41 Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah Monte Maxwell Deck The Hall [Historic Organ Restoration Committee CD] 2020 7-449 Midmer Losh, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ 51:14 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Dave Wickerham 2011 Sanfilippo Foundation Christmas Concert 2011 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 55:29 We Need A Little Christmas Scott Foppiano Christmas At The Arlington [SBTOS CD] 2008 4-27 Robert Morton, Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara; ex 1929 Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City (4-23) 59:10 We Wish You A Merry Christmas Bob Ralston It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Ralston Concerts CD] 1992 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS

Today we look at the profound truth that Jesus is the eternal King who never ceases to reign by connecting verses in the book of Matthew to the carol “We Three Kings.” The story of the wisemen and Herod's response to Jesus' birth are two completely different responses to Christ's kingship. True fulfillment comes only through submitting to Christ's eternal kingship, not through pursuing temporary satisfaction to other “kings” of our lives (career, relationships, success). WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE

The three kings. The wise men. The magi. They're the supporting cast in many a Nativity scene...the subject of several postage stamps and greeting cards...the subject of that classic Christmas song. Who were they? Where were they from? Why did they traverse afar following yonder star? What was with the gold, frankincense, and myrrh? Were they even real? And does it matter? Today, professor and author Eric Vanden Eykel joins Brian to tell the story of these mysterious figures. Check out Eric Vanden Eykel's book, The Magi.Music in this episode"Beyond the Cranberry House" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive“Drifting Spot” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"We Three Kings of Orient Are" — United States Air Force Band, via Wikimedia Commons"Early Morning Snowfall" — Chuck Brown, via Feels Like Christmas"Nostalgic" — Anastasia Kir, via PixabayConnect Facebook page Facebook group Instagram Bluesky Twitter / X Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Website BookChristmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Available in hardcover and audiobook. Find it wherever books are sold, like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Maggi Van Dorn is our guest on this special episode of Deacons Pod. She is the host of the wonderful podcast “Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols” from America Media. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Maggi about the deep dive she takes into the history, music, and lyrics of one specific Christmas carol or hymn on each installment of "Hark!" released during Advent. As an example, Maggi tells the deacons about the history of "O Holy Night." Maggi shares that one of the upcoming hymns featured on "Hark!" will be "We Three Kings." The episode will include thoughts from Eric Vanden Eykel, author of "The Magi," who was a guest on Deacons Pod in December, 2022. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it's especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com

In this special Jesuitical episode to kickstart the Advent season, Ashley speaks with her colleague, Maggi Van Dorn, the host and creator of America's podcast, "Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols." Maggi previews an all new season of "Hark!" launching today, November 29, and reveals what she uncovered about the Magi and the star of Bethlehem while working on the classic carol, "We Three Kings." Hark! is available everywhere. Listen on Apple or Spotify or your podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick off the fourth season of “Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols” we're embarking on an adventure to learn about an American-born carol that features some classic nativity characters—figures that, though very familiar to us, we know little about. It's a Christmas song that begins on a plodding, somber note and erupts into a thrilling epiphany. We're exploring “We Three Kings.” To help us understand who the magi were—at least from the perspective of Matthew's Gospel— host Maggi Van Dorn invites Eric Vanden Eykel, author of The Magi: Who They Are, How They've Been Remembered, and Why They Still Fascinate and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Ferrum College. The magi's gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh have long been viewed as symbolic of Jesus' kingship, divinity and humanity, but how were these two herbs used in antiquity? Maggi learns about their earliest uses from Emiliana Patrick, a fourth year doctoral student in Classical Chinese Medicine at Daoist Traditions College in Asheville, North Carolina. To trace the star the magi followed, Maggi turns to the director of the Vatican's observatory, Guy Consolmagno, S.J., a Jesuit brother.  Finally, to better appreciate the musical genius of the carol's composition, she speaks with ContraForce, a folk metal band known for their eclectic range of musical styles at contra dances, who specially created an instrumental rendition of “We Three Kings,”specially for “Hark!,” that is woven throughout the episode. The music featured in this episode is courtesy of ContraForce, Michael Logozar, Cynthia Boener, Dante Bucci, the Lee siblings of the Seasons band, Jeff Black and Lotos Nile Music. Special thanks to Jim Bilodeau, our sound engineer, and Jonathan Reid Gealt for lending their vocal talent. Support Hark! by becoming a digital subscriber to America Magazine at: americamagazine.org/subscribe Please donate for Giving Tuesday! From all of us at America Media, thank you! This season of Hark! is sponsored by Saints for Sinners, offering divine saint medals imported from Italy and meticulously hand-painted in New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are reminded of the things that you throw away and they come back - which raises many questions... So, whilst we do the research, you can enjoy nine songs from Culture Clash, The Frontlines, The Battery Farm, Tame The Abyss, The Fuzztones, Metal Riot, YT-1300, The Lemon Drop Gang and We Three Kings.Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, the darkest joke yet from Jeff, boomerangs, Dammit, Tony has your Facebook comments, show 999 and 1000 are coming, Monkeyfist, last week, work work work, Devil's Hour, house viewings, parking ticket, Forest, Mayfair, From The Vaults, man baby, Tony's International Gig Guide, this week, no Izzatwat this week, Quiz time for Tony and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: Culture Clash – Bad OdourSong 2: The Frontlines – Who You Gonna TrustSong 3: The Battery Farm – John Bull's Hard TimesSong 4: Tame The Abyss – Black MoldSong 5: The Fuzztones – Bad News Travels FastSong 6: Metal Riot – Eternal Speed DeathSong 7: YT-1300 – 12 SystemsSong 8: The Lemon Drop Gang – Leave The World BehindSong 9: We Three Kings – Blackout

We Three Kings (2 Kings 3) by Faith Family Church Oak Grove

There are few stories in the scriptures as familiar to our imaginations, as the story of the wise men. We sing about them in Christmas carols like "We Three Kings." We set them up each year with our nativity scenes. However, given how the story is talked about and portrayed, one has to wonder if we know it as well as we think we do. Were there just three of them? Were they in fact kings? Were they actually there at the birth of Christ? What is this story even about and why did Matthew include it?

Chris Bergson Band - Bitter MidnightHenrik Freischlader - My WomanGary Moore - If You Be My BabyGary Hoey - Coming Home (Feat. Lita Ford) - Dust & Bones (Deluxe Edition) – 2016Gary Clark Jr. – Catfish Blues - Gary Clark Jr. Live - 2014 Altered Five Blues Band - I've Got the Scars to Prove ItFreddie King, Albert King & Earl King – Blues at sunrise - We Three Kings of Blues Guitar - 2013 Howlin' Wolf – Sitting on the top of the world  - London Sessions – 1992Carolyn Wonderland - Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat (feat. Guy Forsyth) - Moon Goes Missing – 2017

Ah life, it's enough to make you sigh isn't it? Well we have an almost perfect solution with nine sultry songs from We Three Kings, The Veras, The Undaclass, Slitasje, The Rocketz, Goblin Shark, Pizzatramp, Apocalypse Babys and Wallaroos.Comedy Suburbs, Stiv!, Tony has your Facebook comments, Dix, last week, work and house, studio tweaking, Apocalypse Babys, vinyl, Motorkill, football, Tour!, Year of the Rabbit, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, Metal, Pizzatramp, this week, house renovations, estate agents, Royal Oak, bank holiday, Johns Decorating Centre, pizza, Izzatwat and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: We Three Kings – Gold DiggerSong 2: The Veras – Davey Walking Round With The Sole Off His ShoeSong 3: The Undaclass – Not Messing AroundSong 4: Slitasje – Mandag MorgonSong 5: The Rocketz – Dig The Way I RollSong 6: Goblin Shark – Shake Your HipsSong 7: Pizzatramp – Mr. SlamSong 8: Apocalypse Babys – Drunk AgainSong 9: Wallaroos – Rusty Bolt

Mini: Let's review the story of the Wise men through the songs "Here We Come to Bethlehem",We Three Kings", and "Into My Heart" with our memory verse Matt.2:11 "They presented theirgifts to Him."Recorded and produced by: Ashley B. LarsonDon't forget to check out the coloring pages that go along with each lesson! https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/If you have enjoyed this program and would like to know more, go to our website:www.startingwithjesus.comThe Bible and nature story material used in today's devotional podcast has been used withpermission from My Bible First. If you would like your own copy, please visit their website-orcall 1-877-242-5317.If you would like to purchase your own Memory Verse CD or Songbook, go to Ouachita HillsStore (https://www.ouachitahillsacademy.org/store?page=1&store_category_id=0&sort_by=title&is_ascending=1&search=).Songs from: Little Voices Praise Him, SDA Hymnal, Sabbath Songs For Tiny Tots, NewSabbath Songs For Tiny Tots, Memory Verse Verse Songs for Cradle Roll, Children's Songs ForJesus, and Scripture Songs and Little LessonsAll Bible verses are from the NKJV.Singers for this Quarter: Tory, Caleb, and Enoch Hall, Hudson Reeves, Michael and Amy NelsonEditing assist: Dillon Austin and Josh LarsonMusic Recording and Editing: Rachel Nelson and Kristy HallColoring Pages: Rachel Lamming, Lily Canada, and Evie RodriguezTheme Music: Lindsey Mills- www.lindseymillsmusic.comGod: who gives talents for us to use for Him

This week we dream of a passive life but realise that this podcast ain't going to make itself... yet... so we get back to playing nine nifty songs from Serial Chiller, The Mochines, The Cato Street Conspiracy, Chipsum Gravy, The Outer Limits, We Three Kings, Bobby Funk, Lorne Behrman and Lone Creep.Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, Tony has your Facebook comments, passive, comedy, Bong of the Dead, last week, LinkedIn video, bassist, Bradford, Demented Are Go, Reacher, Traitors, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, Sumac, this week, not a lot, no Izzatwat this week, next weeks show and a reminder of the ways you can listen!Song 1: Serial Chiller - InterestSong 2: The Mochines – Ran Out Of LuckSong 3: The Cato Street Conspiracy – Don't Waste My TimeSong 4: Chipsum Gravy – Professionally UnemployedSong 5: The Outer Limits – The ChaseSong 6: We Three Kings- Gold DiggerSong 7: Bobby Funk – Breakfast Means BreakfastSong 8: Lorne Behrman - The Blue Goes On ForeverSong 9: Lone Creep – Bougie Punk

We are all likely familiar with the story of the "Wise Men" at Christmas. Every year we hear songs like "We Three Kings" and see Nativity displays with finely dressed men bowing at the manger, presenting their gifts to Jesus. We laud these "wise men" for following the star and locating by their wisdom the Savior of the Nations.But what if I told you we got it wrong? What if these "Wise Men" weren't followers of God - but rather enemies of His people? What would that mean for Christmas...and for Christians?In this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks through the classic Matthew 2 text on the "Wise Men" and shows us why we ought to be open to worldly wisdom, be wary of worldly wisdom, and see to whom it all points.

Today is Epiphany—the event described by the carol “We Three Kings of Orient Are.” It’s the time when Gentile wisemen visited the child Jesus. Yet they weren’t kings, they weren’t from the Far East (as Orient formerly meant), and it’s unlikely there were three of them. There were, however, three gifts, and the carol considers each. When the magi arrived in Bethlehem, “They opened their treasures and presented [Jesus] with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11). The gifts symbolize Jesus’ mission. Gold represents His role as King. Frankincense, mixed with the incense burned in the sanctuary, speaks of His deity. Myrrh, used to embalm dead bodies, gives us pause. The fourth verse of the carol says, “Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume / breathes a life of gathering gloom; / sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, / sealed in the stone-cold tomb.” We wouldn’t write such a scene into the story, but God did. Jesus’ death is central to our salvation. Herod even attempted to kill Jesus while He was yet a child (v. 13). The carol’s last verse weaves the three themes together: “Glorious now behold him arise; / King and God and sacrifice.” This completes the story of Christmas, inspiring our response: “Alleluia, Alleluia, / sounds through the earth and skies.”

For the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on Christ our King. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.

For the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on Christ our King. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.

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Though the title leads us to an inaccurate understanding of the Magi, the carol "We Three Kings", gives us an opportunity to discover deeper prophetic meaning of the gifts the Magi bring to young Jesus and his family. There is much that we don't know about the Magi and their famous trip to Palestine to visit Mary & Joseph, but what we do have from the stories in Matthew's gospel reveal a God that was both at once thrilled and at work in the world.

You're not likely to hear a more creative interpretation of the old carol “We Three Kings” than this one by the Williams Brothers.

How do we think about Christmas this year? What does it mean to celebrate the ‘Prince of Peace' when the realities of war and genocide continue without ceasing? What use is the Christmas story when church bells are drowned out by bombs? If our Christian spirituality doesn't engage deeply with the darkness, what right has it to proclaim the coming of light? We've created an audio experience to help locate our hearts with those who suffer this Christmas. A mix of poetry, music and reflections to remind us that the heart of the Incarnation story is a God who does not shy away from the darkness, but comes to dwell in it. We encourage you to take 30 minutes on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to experience this liturgy and to consider sharing it with others, in the belief that Christmas is not a distraction from the horrors of the world; it's an invitation to confront them directly and show up in solidarity however we can. With special thanks to Jon Reichardt and Peter Espevoll for music and production on this episode. Listen here to 'Among the Stars' by Hrada for some of the tracks on this episode ('Christmas Mass', 'We Three Kings', and 'O Holy Night')'Subversive Nativity' poem by Dean Johnston & Will Small, inspired by Reverend Dr. Munther Isaac.'The Uninvited Christ' by Thomas Merton. For more on this piece, read this great article.Sign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/Send us an email: Spiritualmisfits@outlook.comView all episodes and access transcripts at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

Barry and Abigail discuss A Very Special Christmas 3 and sample The Stoutmare Before Christmas, The Abominable Snow Stout, and How The Stout Stole Christmas! from Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Barry and Abigail both recommend If On a Winter's Night by Sting. We reviewed Natalie Merchant's rendition of Children Go Where I Send Thee. Listen to the original recording of Go Where I Send Thee by The Golden Gate Quartet. Barry played a sample of Eartha Kitt's Santa Baby. We reviewed Sheryl Crow's version of Blue Christmas. Listen to the original recording of Blue Christmas by Doye O'Dell. We played a sample of Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song to compare it to the version by Hootie & The Blowfish. We also played a sample of Engelbert Humperdinck's Ave Maria to compare it to the version by Eleven and Chris Cornell. We also played a sample of Elvis Presley's Santa Claus Is Back in Town to compare it to the version by Jonny Lang. Barry compared the lyrical content of Christmas Song by Tim Reynolds and Dave Matthews to Christmas Day by Squeeze. Barry entered We Three Kings by Patti Smith into the Abigail Hummel School of Speaking Smartly About Music with a comparison to Blue by R.E.M. (which features Patti Smith!). If you are looking for more great holiday music, check out our Pops on Hops 2023 Christmas Playlist, featuring Christmas songs from many of the artists featured during our third season in 2023! You can also check out the collection of the Hummel family's favorite Christmas songs! Up next… The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch by Cute Is What We Aim For. This episode will be released on March 3, 2023. Jingles are by our friend Pete Coe. Visit Anosmia Awareness for more information on Barry's condition. Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic! Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pops-on-hops-podcast/message

And we're back like a vertebrae! Two worlds collide and we present “Welcome To Everyone: We Three Kings”. The Not For Everyone and Welcome To Horror podcasts have teamed up again for what the cool kids are definitely still calling the most ambitious crossover event in history. It's Christmas; so we bring you “We Three Kings”- where we each choose our top 3 Stephen King adaptations. Between double-thinking each other's lists and a few participants wilfully ignoring the assignment, this is a truly eclectic selection of the King on screen. A Christmas present from the people who brought you the unique podcast idea of squabbling man children talking about films. Enjoy.

Merry Christmas and seasons greetings to all! My gift to you is a Christmas stocking stuffed with two hours of Christmas blues, rock, traditional and more. Great for parties, working, decorating or just some alone time. There's even a live set featuring The Pogues "Fairytale of New York." Throw on a log, and grab your nog! 0:00,Jack White,Christmas Time Will Soon Be Over, 3:15,Johnny Winter,Please Come Home For Christmas, 7:45,John Lee Hooker,The Blues For Christmas, 11:15,B.B. King,Merry Christmas,Baby, 15:10,Eartha Kitt,Santa Baby, 18:55,Lou Reed,Happy Xmas (War Is Over-live), 22:45,John Lennon & Yoko Ono Interview, 24:05, John Lennon & Yoko Ono,Happy Xmas (War Is Over-Stripped version), 27:25,The Beatles,Christmas Message 1967, 30:55,The People Of Whoville,Welcome Christmas, 32:35,Bill Murray & Gilda Radner,Evil Santa, 33:35,X,Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, 35:40,Blondie,We Three Kings, 38:15,Rod Serling Explains The First Christmas, 39:05,Little Bummer Boy,Hurt, 39:53,South Park/Family Guy,Carol Of The Fries, 41:34,Bob Dylan,Must Be Santa, 44:15,Elvis Presley,Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me, 46:10,The Royal Guardsmen,Snoopy vs The Red Baron (Christmas Bells), 49:15,Red Hot Chili Peppers,Deck The Halls, 49:45,Jerry Lee Lewis,I Can't Have A Merry Christmas Mary, 52:20,Louis Prima,Shake Hands With Santa Claus, 54:50,Judy Garland,Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, 57:05,Prison Cells, 1:00:30,James Brown,Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto, 1:03:25,The Beach Boys,Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, 1:05:40,Billy West,Christmas In Kenmore Square, 1:08:30,The Jackson Five,I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, 1:11:50,South Park,Mr Hanky Caca Noel, 1:13:50,Darlene Love,Christmas Baby Please Come Home (live), 1:17:40,Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,Christmas Time All Over (live), 1:21:50,The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl,Fairytale Of New York (live), 1:25:20,The Kinks,Father Christmas (live), 1:27:40,RUN DMC,Christmas In Hollis (live), 1:30:35,The Partridge Family,Blue Christmas, 1:34:05,Brenda DC,Dirty Deeds Around The Christmas Tree, 1:37:10,Halestorm,Mistress For Christmas, 1:40:50,Red Nose Coming Attraction, 1:42:10,Joey Ramone,Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight), 1:46:35,Billy Squier,Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You, 1:49:35,George Thorogood & The Destroyers,Rock And Roll Christmas, 1:52:50,Brian Setzer Orchestra,Yabba Dabba Yuletide, 1:54:55,Lemmy & Grohl,Run Run Rudolph,        

The music! The makeup! The MAESTRO! We're diving into Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein biopic, the result of his post-A STAR IS BORN Blank Check, and we're getting personal, emotional, and pretty ridiculous. Who does Griffin's Bernstein impression sound like (because it certainly doesn't sound like Bernstein)? What is Ben's familial connection to the Maestro? Will Marie ever forgive Griffin for inviting Bobby Wagner on a date to visit Bradley Cooper's Philly cheesesteak truck instead of her? Will David ever forgive Griffin for comparing the Maestro to Will Smith? This episode is sponsored by: ExpressVPN (ExpressVPN.com/check) Bombas (bombas.com/check CODE: CHECK) Theme music by Alex Barron Music selection "We Three Kings" by Amy Irving, Goolis, Aaron Is Your Friend from Slow Xmas 3. Check out the Slow Xmas 2023 holiday music compilation now on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp or wherever you get music! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/blankcheck Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter and Instagram! Buy some real nerdy merch at shopblankcheckpod.myshopify.com or at teepublic.com/stores/blank-check

We Three Kings is a popular Christmas carol that's sung during this season, but why are they critical to the unfolding of the gospel message? Join us this Sunday as we look to the scriptures and learn essential lessons for our faith and worship of our Lord.

"Christmas carols! Malfoy! Small children!" Potter, holding aloft a huge plate of mince pies, beamed drunkenly at the crowd on the lawn. "Bloody fantastic. Do you guys know We Three Kings?"

We Three Kings is a popular Christmas Hymn. This scene, which didn't place at the birth of Jesus but sometime later, is a rich passage full of application.

Our advent series continues with an all new episode!  This Christmas show features Go Fish songs Christmas Time and We Three Kings along with a vast from FRANK THE WEATHERMAN!

LibriVox selection of traditional Christmas carols, hymns and songs in English, French, German, Greek, Italian and Ukrainian. We wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.English:All Children are on Christmas Eve - Words & Music: Rev. Charles L. Hutchins (1838-1920).Angels from the Realms of Glory - Words: James Montgomery (1771-1854); Music: Henry T. Smart (1813-1879).Angels We Have Heard on High - Words: French Carol, trans. James Chadwick (1813-1882). Music: 'Gloria' French carol melody.The Babe of Bethlehem - Old Kentish carol, arr. Henry R. Bramley (1833-1917) & John Stainer (1840-1901).The First Nowell - traditional English carol, first published in its current form in Carols Ancient and Modern (1823) edited by William Sandys.Good King Wenceslas - Words: John Mason Neale (1818-1866). Music: from Piae Cantiones (1582) arr. Henry R. Bramley (1833-1917) & John Stainer (1840-1901).Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Music: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), arr. William H. Cummings (1831-1915).The Holly and the Ivy - Words: Traditional. Music: Traditional, arr. Henry R. Bramley (1833-1917) & John Stainer (1840-1901).I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Words: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) Music: John B. Calkin (1827-1905).In Little Bethlehem - Words: Katherine Parker; Music: George W. Wilmot. In Beginner and Primary Songs for use in Sunday School and the Home.In the Bleak Midwinter - Words: Christina Rossetti (1830 - 1894); Music: Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934).Joy to the World - Words: Words: Isaac Watts (1674 - 1748); Music: 'Antioch' pieced together from 'Messiah' by George F. Handel (1685 - 1759) arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872).Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - Words: Words: v. 1-2, 15th Century German, trans. Theodore Baker ( 1851–1934); v. 3,4 Fridrich Layriz (1808-1859), trans. Harriet Reynolds Krauth (1845-1925); v. 5, 15th Century German, trans. John C. Mattes(1876-1948). Music: 'Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen (Rhythmic)' German from Köln, 1599, arr. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621).Masters in this Hall, or, Nowell, Sing We Clear - Words: William Morris (1834-1896); Music: French Traditional.O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Words: translated from the Latin by John Mason Neale (1818-1866). Music: 'Veni Emmanuel', 15th Century.Rise Up, Shepherd an' Foller - Words & Music: American Traditional arr. Franklin Robinson.Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sung - From William Ballet's Lute Book c.1600. Music: arr. Dr. Charles Wood (1866–1926).Wassail! Wassail All Over the Town! (Gloucestershire Wassail) - Words & Music: English Traditional.We Three Kings of Orient Are - Words & Music: Rev. John Henry Hopkins, Jr. D.D. (1821-1891).What Child is This? - Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898). Music: English Traditional.français (French):.Dans cette étable - Words: French Traditional; Music: Charles Gounod (1818-1893).Deutsch (German):.Es kommt ein Schiff geladen - Words: Daniel Sudermann (1550 - 1631?); Music: first published in Andernacher Gesangbuch 1608.ελληνικά (Greek):.I Parthenos Simeron (Η Παρθένος Σήμερον) or Today the Virgin - Words and music: St. Romanos the Melodist (5th Century).italiano (Italian):.Canzone di Natale - Music: Arranged by Alberto Bimboni.українська мова (Ukrainian):.Коляда (Kolyada) - Words and music: Traditional Ukrainian..Про різдво Христове... (Prorizdvo Khrystove) - Words and music: Traditional Ukrainian. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/librivox1/support

Do you ever wonder where authors get their ideas? Today I share the story behind the story for my novella Beauty Bright in the We Three Kings collection that releases in September 2023. It's a story that's near to my heart because it's set in the days after WWII in Germany and involves the Monuments Men. It also ties to my contemporary series that launches in April 2024. I loved writing in this collection and returning to my WWII roots. I hope you enjoy seeing and hearing some of my passion for the story and the research that goes into writing a book like this. Have you read a book set in the days immediately after the war? One set in the race to return the art to those who had lost it? I'd love to know if topics and settings like this intrigue you because I'm always thinking about what I'm writing next.

Mini: Let's review the story of the Wise men through the songs "Here We Come to Bethlehem", We Three Kings", and "Into My Heart" with our memory verse Matt.2:11 "They presented their gifts to Him."Recorded and produced by: Ashley B. LarsonDon't forget to check out the coloring pages that go along with each lesson! https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/If you have enjoyed this program and would like to know more, go to our website: www.startingwithjesus.comThe Bible and nature story material used in today's devotional podcast has been used with permission from My Bible First. If you would like your own copy, please visit their website-or call 1-877-242-5317.If you would like to purchase your own Memory Verse CD or Songbook, go to Ouachita Hills Store (https://www.ouachitahillsacademy.org/store?page=1&store_category_id=0&sort_by=title&is_ascending=1&search=).If you would like to purchase the full Scripture Songs and Little Lessons CD, go to thehomeplace.org.Songs from: Little Voices Praise Him, SDA Hymnal, Sabbath Songs For Tiny Tots, New Sabbath Songs For Tiny Tots, Memory Verse Verse Songs for Cradle Roll, Children's Songs For Jesus, and Scripture Songs and Little LessonsAll Bible verses are from the NKJV.Singers for this Quarter: Tory, Caleb, and Enoch Hall, Hudson Reeves, Michael and Amy NelsonEditing assist: Dillon Austin and Josh LarsonMusic Recording and Editing: Rachel Nelson and Kristy HallColoring Pages: Rachel Lamming, Lily Canada, and Evie RodriguezTheme Music: Lindsey Mills- www.lindseymillsmusic.com God: who gives talents for us to use for Him

Have you ever wondered what it's like to write in a novella collection when the authors intentionally connect the stories closely? That's exactly what Crystal Caudill, Angela Strong, and I did for our collection We Three Kings which releases in September 2023. In this episode of Book Talk, we talk about how we got the ideas for our novellas, how they are connected, and what we incorporated into the stories. It was a real joy to write with Crystal and Angela, and you'll enjoy meeting them and learning more about their books. Of course, we also talk about writing too. Since we all right different genres and time periods, it's fun to compare notes on how we do what we do. I hope you enjoy this edition of Book Talk! Connect with Crystal CaudillFacebook | Instagram | GoodReads | BookBub Connect with Angela Ruth StrongFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   Want to watch this interview? You can see this episode as well as multiple others on YouTube! Enjoy! For more episodes, and to learn more about the authors I interview, visit https://caraputman.com/podcast If you enjoyed this conversation, I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app! Get the free novella, Dying for Love, when you sign up for my newsletter!

Barry and Abigail discuss Flight of the Cosmic Hippo by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and sample The Brangus, Bull Ring, Sour Patch Kegs - Watermelon Sour, and Brambles BlackBerry Hazy IPA from Daft Cow Brewery in Alachua, Florida. Barry first heard Flight of the Cosmic Hippo on an episode in the third season of Northern Exposure called Jules et Joel. Barry stunned Abigail with the information that Steve Martin is a GRAMMY-winning banjo player for his album The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo. He has two albums with Edie Brickell, Love Has Come for You and So Familiar. Abigail heard We Three Kings in Star of the County Down. Béla Fleck and the Flecktones have a Christmas album called Jingle All the Way, but, unfortunately, We Three Kings does not appear on it. Many thanks to Scott Brown, owner and brewer (and professional glass-washer!) of Daft Cow Brewery, for sitting down with us to chat about the history of the brewery and the San Felasco Tech City where it resides. Up next… Andy Grammer by Andy Grammer Jingles are by our friend Pete Coe. Visit Anosmia Awareness for more information on Barry's condition. Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pops-on-hops-podcast/message

It's fluffy, sweet, and studded with raisins and candied fruit peel. It's the Italian Christmas cake known as Panettone. Get ready to talk with your hands, along with me and Max Miller of Tasting History as we dig in.  Mentioned in This Episode Tasting History Music in This Episode "Bushwick Tarantella" — Kevin MacLeod, via Youtube Audio Library "Saloon Piano - Ragtime Retro Vintage Jazz Comedy Music" — FreeGroove, via Pixabay "We Three Kings" — James Edwards, via Magnatune Compilation "PianoCello" — Reverie Now, via Pixabay "Pop Vibration" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive "Good King Wenceslas" — Richard Irwin, via Hymns Without Words "Jingle Bells" — Scott Holmes Music, via Free Music Archive Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website  

I don’t often talk about my own high-school years on this podcast, but I remember in high-school jazz band playing a Christmas medley called “Heaven and Nature Swing.” It led with a “Caravan”-inspired arrangement of “We Three Kings”--if you don’t know “Caravan,” hit YouTube post-haste–and when I hear the hymn, these thirty years later, I always feel cheated when it doesn’t break out into snake-charmer saxophone runs at the ends of the rhyming lines. Today we’re not talking about jazz, but we are talking about what we think we should see and we should hear when we take on stories and characters that we think we know. Eric Vanden Eykel’s recent book The Magi: Who They Were, How They’ve Been Remembered, and Why They Still Fascinate treats the Magi (and my pronunciation of that word is going to move around as we talk–blame seminary Greek and T.S. Eliot) as a kind of jazz standard–we do well to study the first recording, and we also learn some really cool things when we take on later arrangements and reimiginings and even deconstructions of these mysterious figures from Matthew. Christian Humanist Profiles is glad to welcome Dr. Vanden Eykel to the show.