In this final podcast of the year, Stacey Thacker reflects on the Christmas season, emphasizing the profound love of God as demonstrated through the birth of Jesus. She explores the significance of God's love in the Old Testament, particularly through the concept of 'hesed', and connects it to the New Testament message of Jesus' sacrifice. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the new year, focusing on loving God fully and the importance of His love in our lives.

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This Christmas story is wrapped with Joy! Even if you don't feel especially joyful during this season, it is good to pause and reflect on the birth of Jesus being a reason for great joy. Join Stacey Thacker as she gives us 3 simple reasons to choose joy this Christmas.

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Did you know that the Christmas story is filled with the  promise of peace? It’s true! This week on the podcast, we uncover how Jesus’ birth signifies the arrival of the Prince of Peace who was promised to God's people in Isaiah 9:6.

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In this first episode of the Christmas Collection, Stacey shares from 1 Peter 1:3-4 about the living hope we have as followers of Jesus.  Our prayers is that you will let your heart be light as you wait with hope. 

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Elizabeth's story from Luke chapter 1 is inspiring. She was barren yet believing, marked by divine timing, and shows us that nothing is impossible with God.

This message by Stacey Thacker was recorded on November 6, 2025 at The Haven Holiday Edition at First Orlando. All of us are waiting for something. We hope this message encourages your heart as you wait for Christmas.

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Welcome to the Haven Women Christmas Collection! In this trailer episode Stacey shares the heart behind the Let Your Heart Be Light series and invites you to wait for Christmas with hope, peace, joy, and love!

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This season we have spent time walking through Philippians 4:4-13 and talking about what it looks like to dwell together. In today's episode Stacey & Leah talk about season 2, what stood out, what God stirred up, and what they shared with their people! This is a fun episode you don't want to miss!

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If you have ever wondered the secret to contentment this episode is for you. Stacey teaches through Philippians 4:10-13 where Paul thanks the Philippians for their recent gift and shares the source of his strength no matter what his circumstances might be.

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In this episode Stacey continues our Dwell Well Season and  shares from Philippians 4:9 where Paul talks about the heart of discipleship. Sometimes we need someone to walk with us and show us Jesus so we can imitate their lives. But we also need to live lives worthy of being imitated by others. 

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If we are going to pray and not worry about all the things, what do we fill our mind with? Paul gives us an answer in Philippians 4:8 of what we are to dwell or think about—whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. In this episode Stacey teaches through this passage and shares what right thinking looks like for believers and followers of Jesus.

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