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  • Max Lucado Daily Devotional - And He Called His Name Jesus

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    “And Joseph took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called his name Jesus” (Matthew 1:24-25).

    Joseph was literally willing to tank his reputation. And he did – he traded it in for a pregnant fiancée and an illegitimate son and made the big decision of discipleship. He placed God’s plan ahead of his own. Rather than make a name for himself, he made a home for Christ. And because he did, a great reward came his way.

    “And he called his name Jesus!” Of all the saints, sinners, prodigals, and preachers who’ve spoken the name, Joseph—a blue-collar, small-town construction worker—said it first. Joseph cradled the wrinkle-faced prince of heaven, and with an audience of angels and pigs, he whispered, “Jesus, Jesus, you’ll be called Jesus.”

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    1 min
  • Take 2 Theology - The Word Made Flesh: A Dramatic Reading of the Christmas Story

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    This Christmas Day episode presents a dramatic reading of the biblical nativity—told entirely through Scripture.


    Drawing from Luke 2:1–20, Matthew 1:18–2:12, and John 1:1–18, the story of Christ’s coming is heard as it unfolds: the decree of Caesar, the quiet obedience of Joseph, the wonder of the shepherds, the worship of the Magi, and the eternal Word made flesh.


    Paired with visual imagery that reflects each scene, this reading invites listeners and viewers to slow down, listen, and behold the glory of the incarnation—not as sentiment, but as the arrival of the Light of the world.


    No commentary. No embellishment. Just the Word of God proclaimed on Christmas Day.


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    9 min
  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - December 25th - Luke 2:6-7
    Luke 2:6-7
    And while they were there in Bethlehem, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
    The birth of Jesus was such an incredibly important moment in the history of the world that the circumstances of it are deeply shocking. This was no way to welcome the Son of God, but all of this serves to remind us of the love of God in sending his Son to be part of our broken and disordered world.
    Many people have questioned why Joseph took Mary on the journey to Bethlehem. He himself was obliged to go because his family line came from that town, but it is unlikely that Mary needed to be there. So why did he take his heavily pregnant wife along with him on the arduous and dangerous 80-mile journey? It is quite likely that he did so because Joseph knew the people of Nazareth might cause problems for Mary due to the unusual circumstances of her pregnancy. Joseph didn’t want to leave her side, so she needed to go with him.
    In Bethlehem, far from home, there would have been no family members to support Mary. She herself had to wrap her baby in strips of cloth, a task which someone else would normally have performed, and the only place to lay the baby was in the unhygienic setting of an animal’s feeding trough. Hardly an appropriate resting place for a newborn baby, even for the poorest people.
    Lodging places in little Bethlehem would have been few in number and incredibly basic. Please put out of your mind the sort of ensuite hotel rooms that you may have visited! Accommodation would probably have been in the form of bare rooms off a central courtyard, and travellers would have been expected to take their own food. The innkeeper would only offer food for the animals and a fire on which travellers could cook. Even this incredibly basic accommodation was not available for Mary and Joseph. They were probably left out in a courtyard, where you would expect to find an animal’s manger.
    All of these details emphasise the wonder of Jesus’ birth and the amazing love of God in sending him to be part of our world.
    Question
    What do the circumstances of Jesus’ birth tell you about God?
    Prayer
    Lord God, thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus. I praise you for the wonder of your love. Amen
    4 min
  • Thru the Bible on Oneplace.com - Malachi 2:17—3:4
    The people of Israel are bored with their ritualistic worship and God is tired of their hypocrisy. As many begin to ask, “Where is the God of justice?” God tells them about two messengers to come. (Hint: Look ahead to 400 years later—the answers are found in all four Gospels.)
    26 min
  • The Holy Post - 701: Mailbag! Decompressing, Demonology, & Dreams for 2026

    We've reached the end of 2025, so we thought it's a good time to answer questions from the Holy Post community. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn cover a wide assortment of issues, from how they decompress after a difficult podcast, and how they pick which politicians to interview, to their favorite movies, and who is best at changing a tire. They also tackle theological questions about the nature of grace, the limitations we will still have in the new creation, and why demons may not be fallen angels. They also give their predictions for 2026. Along the way, Phil has weird ideas about hair, Skye wants to be a mango, and Kaitlyn makes a big announcement.

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    0:00 - Show Starts

     

    3:15 - Theme Song

     

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    8:42 - Holy Post Team as Veggies

     

    14:30 - Can You Be Ethical and Non-Christian?

     

    21:41 - Stories and Conflict in Heaven

     

    25:45 - Republicans on Holy Post

     

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    32:15 - Will Skye Fix Flat Tires?

     

    36:33 - Is Salvation Free?

     

    39:12 - Impactful Movies

     

    42:39 - Self-Care

     

    52:06 - Pluralism and Faithfulness

     

    1:09:41 - End Credits

     

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    1 hr 11 min

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