The Nativity Scene. We all know it. We all love it.

But does it capture what *really* happened? And is that even the real question?

Joel reflects on meaning, liturgy, and our connection to God in this week's mini-episode.

In case you've forgotten, it's still Advent! This week, we continue our anticipation of the coming Christ with "joy," and Joel reminds us that joy is personal.

Rachel continues Advent prayer series with a guided prayer on peace and a reminder that, "You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather" (a quote from Pema Chodron).

Did St. Nicholas really exist? Does Santa really just = SATAN??? All that and more, on this week's mini-episode with Joel.

On the second week of Advent, Rachel offers a reflection on peace -- the peace that the world gives, and the peace that only comes through trusting Jesus.

This week, Rachel starts an Advent prayer series with a guided prayer on hope and the longing and desire that comes with that.

Do the pagan roots of the humble Christmas tree mean that Christians should avoid using it during their Christmas celebration every year? Joel has some thoughts (hint: the answer is "Nah, no worries").

Every year, LIDE celebrates Advent for four weeks leading up to Christmas. This week, we recognize the importance of hope as we long for the coming Messiah.

To end the gratitude prayer series, Rachel offers a short guided prayer that helps us to receive the gratitude that God has for us -- that God delights in us, loves us, and believes in us.

Is Thanksgiving a myth? Joel breaks down the historical roots of Thanksgiving, and helps us reckon with the reality of American history, "manifest destiny," and what we can still be thankful for.