Today Sam and John are joined by a Scripture scholar and man who has written two recent books on the Infancy Narratives of Christ's birth, Fr. Dwight Longenecker. We discuss the truth of the Magi, the shepherds, and other stories that have come down through centuries that are not directly found in Scripture. How many Magi were there and where do we learn that number? How were Shepherd's stories passed down to Luke, writing 50-60 years later? We discuss all of this and how learning this information can be a turning point in your life.
Father's Website - https://dwightlongenecker.com
The Mystery of the Magi -https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-mystery-of-the-magi
The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds - https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-secret-of-the-bethlehem-shepherds


Things the Bible Doesn't Tell You About The Christmas Story

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Evangelization is not just for Protestants, apologists, priests, or for… well… evangelists. Christ and His Church mandate all believers to proclaim the Gospel. Let’s be honest, this divine mandate can instill fear and dread in most of us. In today’s episode, John, Sam, and Devin reveal the 5 major evangelization mistakes that can trip us up and counter techniques that will help all of us better evangelize. From misrepresenting God to the pitfalls of being overly agreeable, we offer real-life stories to help you share your faith more effectively.


Major Evangelization Mistakes

Today we are joined by Fr. Mary-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to discuss the depth of fatherhood in a search to answer: Who is God the Father? We discuss Fr. Mary-Mary's conversion story that led him to serve the poorest of the poor and sleeping on the floor, to how God the Father has brought him to a deep understanding of His love. Through incredible stories of biological earthly fathers, we shed light on how these men can give us a glimpse of God the Father. 


The Primary Importance of Fathers w/ Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR

Men can choose to live a mediocre life. We see this throughout our society, in our churches, and among our families and friends. The first step to changing this is waking up to the reality of this truth and becoming aware of how you are falling into the trap. Satan wants you to stay trapped in this state, and in today's episode, we discuss 3 signs that the devil has caught you. They are often subtle, but they are very prevalent in men's lives today.
Stay tuned as we delve into these signs and provide practical steps on how to break free and lead a more fulfilling life. Let’s get started!
We also get to answer a question from a mom who is concerned about her son's sexual addictions and wants to know how she can help.


3 Sure Signs That the Devil Owns You

Women need the strength of men. It is not just a biological reality but one that expands to all aspects of a man's relationship with a woman. Regardless of what popular opinion, ideologies, or political agendas might suggest, without the strength of men our society would crumble. Today, Sam, Devin, and John discuss a recent Kent State University study that aimed to prove masculinity is inherently flawed and dominating and that the more awareness of this issue the better our society will be. Instead, it proved the opposite because of what it failed to realize about love and the benefits of masculinity. From here we discuss 5 ways women need the strength of men.
We also get to answer a question from a listener whose girlfriend is more advanced in her faith 'credentials' than him and he is concerned about how he will lead.


Every Woman Needs a Man’s Strength - 5 Ways

Why are men so lonely? An epidemic of male loneliness is ravaging the United States. 79% of the suicides in the last 20 years have been men. The Surgeon General has called for increased awareness and more programs to help. However, programs are not going to change the culture. Programs are not going to cure this epidemic. In this episode, we tackle the debilitating epidemic of male loneliness. Learn what you can do to be a part of the solution for yourself and your friends in need.
We also get to answer a question from a listener wanting to know about the red flags when dating. We discuss 3 of them.


Things the Bible Doesn't Tell You About The Christmas Story

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