When Jesus was born, the gift in the manger was not what people expected. It didn’t look like much, yet the Bible makes an extraordinary claim: This baby changed past, present, and future. God with us through every trial, joy, and moment. This truth defines Christmas and gives us hope no matter what we face.

When Jesus was born, the gift in the manger was not what people expected. It didn’t look like much, yet the Bible makes an extraordinary claim: This baby changed past, present, and future. God with us through every trial, joy, and moment. This truth defines Christmas and gives us hope no matter what we face.

When Jesus was born, the gift in the manger was not what people expected. It didn’t look like much, yet the Bible makes an extraordinary claim: This baby changed past, present, and future.&nbsp;God with us through every trial, joy, and moment. This truth defines Christmas and gives us hope no matter what we face.&nbsp;

Episode 926: The Truth of Christmas

Gene Appel is the senior pastor of Eastside Christian Church, a multi-site church based in Anaheim, California. Since 2008, Gene has led Eastside into multiple seasons of rapid growth and as a result, Eastside has been consistently named among the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Gene’s recipe for success is simple: Pursue God, Build Community, and Unleash Compassion. Eastside’s explosive growth is rooted in a deep conviction that God’s heart and God’s grace is for everyone, resulting in a radically inclusive community of God-conscious “servant leaders” who serve both locally and globally. Join Gene Monday - Friday as he walks you through practical biblical teachings that will foster a deeper connection and awareness of God’s activity and presence in your life. No matter where you are at with your walk with God, this podcast is for everyone.

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Gene Appel is the senior pastor of Eastside Christian Church, a multi-site church based in Anaheim, California. Since 2008, Gene has led Eastside into multiple seasons of rapid growth and as a result, Eastside has been consistently named among the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Gene’s recipe for success is simple: Pursue God, Build Community, and Unleash Compassion. Eastside’s explosive growth is rooted in a deep conviction that God’s heart and God’s grace is for everyone, resulting in a radically inclusive community of God-conscious “servant leaders” who serve both locally and globally. Join Gene Monday - Friday as he walks you through practical biblical teachings that will foster a deeper connection and awareness of God’s activity and presence in your life. No matter where you are at with your walk with God, this podcast is for everyone.

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