Advent from Constant Wonder

Advent from Constant Wonder

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Advent from Constant Wonder episodes

December 15, 2025 Three Phases of Prayer - December 15
With grace, the hilarious Kevin Kling has overcome trauma and learned to live with disability. You may recognize your own spiritual journey in his humorous "Three Phases of Prayer" story.
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: Kevin Kling, author, playwright, and storyteller
13 min
December 14, 2025 Ask the Animals - December 14
When Gayle Boss stumbled on a passel of river otters on her 66th birthday, she learned from them that you're never too old to be playful. She agrees with Job that it's important "to ask the animals" for insight.
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: Gayle Boss, author of "All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of ?New Beginnings"
11 min
December 12, 2025 The Babe in the Manger - December 12
After artist Jenedy Paige discovered that many popular depictions of Christ's nativity scene are historically inaccurate, she set out to create a painting of her own—which unexpectedly brought her a deeper understand of God's love.
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent tradition with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: Jenedy Paige, oil painter
10 min
December 11, 2025 The Unusual Stillness of the Painted Turtle - December 11
Lessons on stillness from a cold-blooded creature that has mastered the art of not breathing to survive a frozen winter.
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: Gayle Boss, author of "All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings"
7 min
December 10, 2025 Peace in Waiting - December 10
A bird laid an egg in the hand of the Celtic Saint Kevin, and, as the story goes, he held that egg steady until the chick hatched and flew away. Learn from stories of waiting to bring more peace into your holidays.
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent tradition with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: Christine Sine, gardener and author of "The Gift of Wonder: Creative Practices For Delighting in God"
10 min
December 09, 2025 A Miracle Makes You Want to Dance - December 9
Amateur astronomers tracking Jupiter dance and laugh about a discovery, leading to a reflection on what makes a miracle.
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation
13 min
December 08, 2025 Be Not Afraid - December 8
When an angel shows up in scripture, its first words are often "be not afraid." Who are these creatures, and what role do they play in Christian doctrine and tradition?
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: Ed Simon, author of "Elysium: A Visual History of Angelology"
15 min
December 07, 2025 Bells Ring Out for Charity - December 7
Generosity is contagious . . . and sometimes competitive—in the best way possible! Stories from a Salvation Army bell-ringer.
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent tradition with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: David Hudson, former National Commander of The Salvation Army officer
12 min
December 06, 2025 Celebrating the Creation During Advent - December 6
How children can learn from the Creation story to love Advent.
Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Guest: Kelli Ann Wilson, blogger at "Around the Year: A Journey Through the Seasons of Nature and the Christian Year"
16 min
December 05, 2025 Love Has a Ripple Effect (#LightTheWorld) - December 5
When he was a teen, Isaac Ogutu’s family was gifted a cow by an English farmer, and their lives were transformed. Now, years later, Isaac works with Ripple Effect to lift other families out of poverty, too.
Guests:
Isaac Ogutu, Farm Systems and Sustainability Officer, Ripple Effect
Paul Stuart, CEO, Ripple Effect
Learn more or donate to Ripple Effect here: https://rippleeffect.org/us
18 min

About Advent from Constant Wonder

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Enjoy an audio advent calendar with a short episode for every day from December 1st through Christmas. Each episode invites thoughtful reflection on the season, inspired by nature’s miraculous…