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Grace in the Grind | 8th Cup — The Upside-Down Kingdom
The King of Heaven was born in a barn. Laid in a manger. Hunted by kings. From His first breath, Jesus turned the world’s idea of greatness upside down.
Episode Summary: In this special Christmas episode of Grace in the Grind, Cody reflects on the humble birth of Jesus — the moment when Heaven’s glory entered earth’s poverty.
Drawing from Luke 2:6–7 and Philippians 2:6–8, this episode explores the paradox of the “Upside-Down Kingdom” — a Kingdom where power looks like service, strength looks like surrender, and the greatest King the world has ever known came to serve instead of being served.
Through personal reflection, vivid storytelling, and Scripture, we’re invited to see Christmas through a new lens — not as a polished holiday, but as a holy reminder that God’s glory shines brightest in humility.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Why Jesus’ birth in a manger wasn’t an accident, but a message
- How the King of Kings modeled true greatness through humility
- Why God’s Kingdom reverses the world’s definition of success
- What it means to live with a servant’s heart in a self-focused culture
- How to carry the spirit of the manger beyond Christmas Day
Key Scriptures:
- Luke 2:6–7 — “She gave birth to her firstborn son and laid Him in a manger.”
- Matthew 23:11–12 — “The greatest among you will be your servant.”
- John 13:14 — “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet…”
- Philippians 2:6–8 — “He made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant.”
- Mark 10:45 — “For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve…”
Reflection: The manger wasn’t just a humble beginning — it was a declaration. That in God’s Kingdom, greatness is found in serving, glory is wrapped in humility, and love stoops low to lift others up.
Listen now and let your heart be reminded — the same Jesus who came low still meets us where we are.
Support the Podcast Grace in the Grind is brought to you by Arrow & Roots Coffee Co.
Coffee Date is our most-loved blend — created for meaningful conversations, quiet mornings, and faithful rhythms in everyday life.
☕ Learn more or brew a cup with us: ArrowandRootsCoffeeCo.com/products/coffee-date
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By Cody HudsonThe King of Heaven was born in a barn. Laid in a manger. Hunted by kings. From His first breath, Jesus turned the world’s idea of greatness upside down.
Episode Summary: In this special Christmas episode of Grace in the Grind, Cody reflects on the humble birth of Jesus — the moment when Heaven’s glory entered earth’s poverty.
Drawing from Luke 2:6–7 and Philippians 2:6–8, this episode explores the paradox of the “Upside-Down Kingdom” — a Kingdom where power looks like service, strength looks like surrender, and the greatest King the world has ever known came to serve instead of being served.
Through personal reflection, vivid storytelling, and Scripture, we’re invited to see Christmas through a new lens — not as a polished holiday, but as a holy reminder that God’s glory shines brightest in humility.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Why Jesus’ birth in a manger wasn’t an accident, but a message
- How the King of Kings modeled true greatness through humility
- Why God’s Kingdom reverses the world’s definition of success
- What it means to live with a servant’s heart in a self-focused culture
- How to carry the spirit of the manger beyond Christmas Day
Key Scriptures:
- Luke 2:6–7 — “She gave birth to her firstborn son and laid Him in a manger.”
- Matthew 23:11–12 — “The greatest among you will be your servant.”
- John 13:14 — “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet…”
- Philippians 2:6–8 — “He made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant.”
- Mark 10:45 — “For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve…”
Reflection: The manger wasn’t just a humble beginning — it was a declaration. That in God’s Kingdom, greatness is found in serving, glory is wrapped in humility, and love stoops low to lift others up.
Listen now and let your heart be reminded — the same Jesus who came low still meets us where we are.
Support the Podcast Grace in the Grind is brought to you by Arrow & Roots Coffee Co.
Coffee Date is our most-loved blend — created for meaningful conversations, quiet mornings, and faithful rhythms in everyday life.
☕ Learn more or brew a cup with us: ArrowandRootsCoffeeCo.com/products/coffee-date