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MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Dan is joined for our final episode by Peter Anderson, the founder and senior pastor of Destiny Church Edinburgh. Peter shares with us what Christmas was like growing up, how he’s navigated the challenge of losing his dad this year, and how we can tackle 2021 with a positive perspective.

Connect with Peter on Twitter @peteedinburgh2 and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

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2020 has caused many to ask big questions about what’s really important in life. Dan is joined by Paul Graham has lived in different countries and experienced a lot of different Christmas traditions including the highs and lows of the season, yet under it all the question remains, is there more to Christmas than gifts, food, and booze?

Connect with Paul by emailing [email protected] and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

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For many people our mental health has been affected by all the uncertainty and challenges of this year. Linda is joined by Dan Everett who has been on a journey of learning how to manage his mental health well and he shares some great insights into how you can navigate this Christmas with a healthy mind.

Connect with Dan on Instagram @daneverett90 and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

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This year is tough for many, but if you’re grieving the loss of someone close then it’s additionally hard. Linda is joined by Jane Macintyre who shares from her experience this year as her Dad passed away and is facing this Christmas as the first one without him.

Connect with Jane on Instagram @jane_macintyre and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

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Being a teenager is a rollercoaster at the best of times. Dan is joined by Mark Johnston, youth pastor at Destiny Church, who reflects on how teenagers have found 2020 and shares tips for parents navigating life at home with teenagers this Christmas including the power of their example, creating healthy expectations, and more!

Connect with Mark by emailing [email protected] and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event. www.christmasisntcancelled.com

Kids pick up much more than we think. Linda is joined by Rhian Ormie who has worked with children for years and shares how we can keep ourselves and our kids calm this Christmas time when there might be more worry and stress than normal.

Connect with Rhian by emailing [email protected] and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

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Every single person can do something for others. Dan is joined by Jude Dara, a church pastor and leader of the Community Action initiative ‘Destiny Angels’ which helps those who are in most need in our communities. Find out how Jude has been encouraged through a tough year, how we can listen well to others, and other practical tips of being a loving friend and neighbour.

Connect with Jude by emailing [email protected] and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

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2020 changed the way we communicate with one another and how we build community. Dan is joined by Sammy Ewan, head of pastoral care at Destiny Church, who shares his experience this year and unpacks the impact of the pandemic has had on people and their relationships, as well as the benefit of being part of a church community can have on you.

Connect with Sammy on Instagram @sammyewan and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

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There is a sense of obligation for so many people to make Christmas perfect, but maybe there’s a better way. Dan is joined by Linda Oden as she shares her and her husband’s journey to doing Christmas better after a breakdown under the pressure to deliver the perfect Christmas. You’ll get some great tips and be inspired to plan for a Christmas that takes away some of the stress and adds a whole lot more joy.

Connect with Linda on Instagram @linda_oden and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

www.christmasisntcancelled.com

Music is such a huge part of the Christmas experience, can this still be true in 2020? Dan is joined by Jordan Hope, musician and worship director at Destiny Church. From discussing when is it appropriate to start listening to Christmas music to discussing if Christmas carols are still relevant today, we know you’ll enjoy this first episode.

Connect with Jordan on Twitter @HordanJope and remember to visit our website for our Digital Advent Calendar, free e-mag, and exclusive Christmas Isn’t Cancelled Carols event.

www.christmasisntcancelled.com