Podcast Notes: Christmas: Light of the World

References:

Scriptural Foundation:

Isaiah 9:2 - "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light..."

Book References:

Tim Keller's "Hidden Christmas" serves as a foundational text for the discussion.

G.K. Chesterton's quote: "God is like the sun. The one created thing we cannot look at is the one thing in the light of which we look at everything."

Scientific Insight:

Reference to the scientific discovery at Northwestern University in 2011 about sparks of zinc at the moment of conception.

Connection to the flash of light mentioned in Isaiah.

Key Themes:

The symbolic significance of lights during the Christmas season.

Jesus as the divine light, bringing new life, revealing truth, and breaking worldly addictions.

Anecdotes:

Personal stories shared by Dick Foth and his daughter, Susanna Aughtmon.

Susanna's childhood experience related to fear of the dark and the desire for light.

Closing Thoughts:

Encouragement to share light with others as Christmas approaches.

Related Books:

Tim Keller's "Hidden Christmas"

Susanna Aughtmon's Books:

Bliss to You: Trixie's Guide to a Happy Life

All I Need to Know I Learned from My Horse

Dick Foth's Books:

Known: Finding Deep Friendships in a Shallow World

A Trip Around the Sun: Turning Your Everyday Life into the Adventure of a Lifetime

Co-authored with Mark Batterson.

Podcast Hosts:

Dick Foth: Host of "Christmas: Light of the World" podcast.

Explore Dick Foth's books on Amazon.

Susanna Aughtmon: Author, speaker, and contributor to the podcast.

Discover Susanna Aughtmon's books on Amazon.

As the Christmas season approaches, the podcast encourages listeners to delve into these books for further exploration of the themes discussed and to embrace the light that Jesus brings into our lives.