This week, Scott and AJ take a fun holiday detour and build the ultimate Christmas worship setlist—draft style. They debate classics, song arrangements, emotional picks, and what actually serves a congregation well during Advent. Equal parts practical and playful, this episode will get you thinking about your Christmas services.

Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu co-host The Church Revitalization Podcast and lead The Malphurs Group, helping churches experience renewed health and grow with confidence. If this is your first time listening, welcome—expect practical, actionable conversations rooted in real ministry experience.

In this episode (timestamps):

• 00:41 — Why Christmas music matters in worship planning
• 05:05 — The "draft rules" and first-round song selections
• 13:08 — Debating arrangements, modern twists, and nostalgia
• 18:00 — Vulnerable stories behind certain song choices
• 25:28 — Final setlists, service flow, and surprising endings

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