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Is Celebrating Christmas a Bad Thing?
In this special Christmas Eve episode of The Theology Is Fun Podcast, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben take on one of the more surprising questions that tends to surface this time of year: Should Christians celebrate Christmas at all? And why do some argue that putting Christ at the center of the holiday actually violates biblical worship?
The conversation centers on the Regulative Principle—the belief that worship should only include what Scripture explicitly commands—and why that principle has led some to conclude that Christmas, especially when focused on the incarnation of Jesus, crosses theological boundaries. Corey and Ben carefully unpack these arguments, tracing their historical roots and measuring them against the full witness of Scripture.
Along the way, they discuss the difference between commanded worship and Christian freedom, how cultural traditions can be redeemed rather than rejected, and why the incarnation of Christ is not a peripheral doctrine but a central pillar of the gospel itself. They also offer thoughtful guidance on navigating these conversations with family and friends—especially when the holidays bring strong opinions to the table.
With humor, pastoral wisdom, and biblical depth, this episode reminds listeners that Christmas is not about defending traditions or avoiding controversy. It’s about rejoicing in the astonishing truth that God entered our broken world to redeem it.
Wherever you find yourself this Christmas—celebrating, weary, or somewhere in between—this conversation points back to the heart of the season and the hope found in Christ.
Merry Christmas from The Theology Is Fun Podcast.
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By Dr. Corey Abney & Dr. Ben SkaugIn this special Christmas Eve episode of The Theology Is Fun Podcast, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben take on one of the more surprising questions that tends to surface this time of year: Should Christians celebrate Christmas at all? And why do some argue that putting Christ at the center of the holiday actually violates biblical worship?
The conversation centers on the Regulative Principle—the belief that worship should only include what Scripture explicitly commands—and why that principle has led some to conclude that Christmas, especially when focused on the incarnation of Jesus, crosses theological boundaries. Corey and Ben carefully unpack these arguments, tracing their historical roots and measuring them against the full witness of Scripture.
Along the way, they discuss the difference between commanded worship and Christian freedom, how cultural traditions can be redeemed rather than rejected, and why the incarnation of Christ is not a peripheral doctrine but a central pillar of the gospel itself. They also offer thoughtful guidance on navigating these conversations with family and friends—especially when the holidays bring strong opinions to the table.
With humor, pastoral wisdom, and biblical depth, this episode reminds listeners that Christmas is not about defending traditions or avoiding controversy. It’s about rejoicing in the astonishing truth that God entered our broken world to redeem it.
Wherever you find yourself this Christmas—celebrating, weary, or somewhere in between—this conversation points back to the heart of the season and the hope found in Christ.
Merry Christmas from The Theology Is Fun Podcast.
Like, subscribe, and join the conversation.
Listen on Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-is-fun/id1808965100
Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/4EZUfXC...
Follow Dr. Corey Abney
instagram.com/corey.abney
Follow Dr. Ben Skaug
instagram.com/ben.skaug
Learn more about Bell Shoals Church
instagram.com/bellshoals
Watch full sermons from Dr. Corey Abney
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbG1nVw0Ymu2gj1-OkB9WyX9vgWaOtot&feature=shared