Can you celebrate Christmas? Johnny Chang discusses the real meaning of Christmas, common misconceptions, and how to honour Jesus Christ during the holidays.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro 

00:57 What Was Christmas Like in Prison? 

14:00 Gospel Bot Is Live! Try It Now

19:02 Can Christians Celebrate Christmas? 

22:21 What Was Christmas Like Growing Up?

29:02 How to Honour Christ During Christmas 

33:30 Why Expecting Gifts Harms Relationships 

38:55 Is Gift Giving at Christmas Biblical? 

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42:40 Testing Your Heart as a Christian 

50:05 Why You Struggle to Rely on God 

01:05:38 Were There Really Three Wise Men?

01:10:33 The Real Origins of Christmas  

01:16:26 COTH Team Talks About the Holiday Season 

01:19:13 Best Christmas Movie and Song 

01:28:13 Closing Prayer with Johnny Chang

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