Christ was an immigrant. This season of the life of Mary, Joseph, & Jesus is often brushed over. It is good for us to remember ALL the price that was paid when Jesus came to earth to save us. Going through the challenges of immigration Was part of that price. Jesus truly understands us all. In this episode there is a little history & insight into what Egypt was like while Mary, Joseph, & Jesus lived here.

The villain in the story of the nativity is a cautionary tale; secular history bares record of him murdering his family and random citizens of his country but wants to ignore those instances, further insinuating he didn’t kill all the babies two years old and younger, determinedly they call him “The Great,” because he was a great architect. He was a tormented man that we should study and learn from.

Stephanie’s story is going to sound a lot like you, or someone you know; she tells about being away from her Christian walk. She gives insight into the battles many prodigals face when trying to return. And she talks about praying in tongues.

Tina talks about how she came to know Jesus, her gratitude of those who brought her to this Apostolic Way. She also talks about the ministry of being an encourager. (It took Tina a few minutes to get on. Feel free to skip to about 7 minutes in to start where Tina starts.)

Oh, the lessons in the story of the Wise Men! There is so much inspiration and insight for our own journey to Jesus in their example. This episode points out some things traditional artist renderings may have gotten wrong, as well as what modern astronomers have to say about that star.

The more we know about the relationship between shepherds and their sheep, the more we can understand our own relationship with Christ, The Good Shepherd. Denée talks about the shepherd’s toolkit and reputation, which makes it so special that God chose shepherds to be the first to know that Jesus Christ had been born.

Oh, this man, Joseph! What a prince of a man. As we look at his story, this podcast gives some parenting advice, and marriage insights, all from the inspiration of this man; a life well lived.

The Christmas story starts before Luke 1. It starts before Genesis 1:1. Christ, the lamb slain from the foundation of the world, has to be a part of the Christmas story. And once we recognize who Jesus is, we can talk about Mary, and how Mary’s experience is very much like our own.

Angela tells about God's provision sustaining her family through the pandemic, as well as God giving her wisdom and healing from depression and the pain of fibromyalgia.

Jesus uses what was to the ancients' everyday objects to explain some spiritual principles; clothing and wineskins. I believe he's teaching us firstly that we need to give God and people time and, secondly, that we must take on the newness Christ offers.