Today is a day of rest and reflection for many of us — and, with any luck, of joy and gratitude and communal celebration as well. 

With that in mind, we have a surprise bonus episode of Lean Out, featuring a special guest. He’s here to offer us all a little hope and inspiration for Christmas, and for the year to come. 

Reverend Christopher White is the minister at Kedron United Church in Oshawa, Ontario, in the greater Toronto area.

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