The shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin has reignited the discussion about how to stop the violence. A new study shows that those with a college education are increasingly believing in the supernatural. And John and Maria make some suggestions to enliven your Christmas.

Christmas Season Recommendations

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

New York Times: A Cathedral of Sound

This Little Babe - Benjamin Britten

Segment 1 - What Should We Do about School Shootings?

AP: Official says Wisconsin shooter was new student at Christian school where her victims had deep ties

Breakpoint: Why We Shouldn’t Just ‘Do Something’

Steven Curtis Chapman: "Heaven In The Real World"

Segment 2 - Belief in Miracles on the Rise

Ryan Burge on belief in miracles

Breakpoint: Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: Christianity is a Cultural Good

The Way of the (Modern) World by Craig M. Gay

Breakpoint: The Restlessness of the “Spiritual but Not Religious”

Living in Wonder by Rod Dreher

Making Sense of Your World by W. Gary Phillips, William E. Brown, and John Stonestreet

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The fight to protect the innocent saw many changes this year. 

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The cry to act for its own sake isn’t helpful in troubling times. 

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The case for Just War.  

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Remembering the Tsunami of 2004 

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The power of small, faithful acts in dark times. 

Related Resource:

WWYS: Does Advocating for Religious Liberty Hurt Our Christian Witness?

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Daniel Penny, Luigi Mangione, and the importance of worldviews in discerning right from wrong. A new study finds 1 in 4 young adults believes AI partners could replace real-life romance. And John and Maria discuss their favorite Advent traditions.

Recommendations

Joy of Every Longing Heart by Sara Groves

The Advent of Christmas by Matt Maher

Handel's Messiah

The Promise by Michael Card

Segment 1 - Defining Good and Evil

CBS News: Daniel Penny speaks out after being found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death

Scott Jennings on X

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Reuters: Luigi Mangione was charged with murder - then donations started pouring in

Segment 2 - AI Relationships

Artificial Intelligence And Relationships: 1 In 4 Young Adults Believe AI Partners Could Replace Real-Life Romance

Sherry Turkle on impact of technology

Sherry Turkle TED Talks

Bioethics: A Primer for Christians by Gilbert Meilaender

One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B.J. Novak

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The last year revealed deep antisemitism. 

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AI’s anti-human rants, and why users should proceed with caution. 

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Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence

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Even medical marvels should be grounded in a proper understanding of human value.

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WWYS - Does Technology Make Religion Obsolete?

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