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Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "Christmas Traditions." Enjoy!

J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers.

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Some look to government as a panacea for all things. They act as if good government can bring a utopia on earth. That's hype. It is an expectation that not only exceeds the government’s power, but ignores the fallen nature of everyone in authority. But there is hope. Dr. John points to the only Ruler who is worthy to reign forever. He is promised by God and sung by angelic choirs. 

Christmas: Hype or Hope?: In our culture, Christmas has become a celebration disjointed from its original intent. The party of Christmas overshadows the meaning of Christmas. In our society, it has the "too much makeup" appearance and is exploited for commercial profit. There is a lot of hype. Where is the hope? In this 5-message series, Dr. John Neufeld distills the meaning from the mayhem. Listen to recover the reason and joy of Christmas. 

Christmas is the story of Love stepping toward us — yet for many of us, love is still the place where our deepest questions live. Why is it hard to give? Why is it even harder to receive? And what does Advent have to do with it?

In this final Advent episode, Kaley Olson, Wendy Blight, and Ellen Adkins explore what Scripture reveals about the human heart — and why Jesus came to transform it from the inside out. You’ll get a freeing look at why hostility toward God shows up in all of us, how the Holy Spirit enables a new kind of love we could never muster on our own, and a tender invitation to receive the love God is offering right now.

With biblical teaching, honest reflection, and a prayer for anyone longing for a fresh start with God, this episode reminds us: His love isn’t distant or conditional. It’s personal, present … and it’s meant for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why Scripture says our natural hearts resist God — and how Advent reveals Jesus’ plan to transform them.
• What God’s steadfast love looks like throughout the Bible and why we often struggle to receive it.
• How the Holy Spirit enables us to love God and others in ways we cannot on our own.
• A simple prayer and practical steps for beginning or renewing a relationship with Jesus this Christmas.

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• Listen to “The Secret to Really Loving Your Neighbor” with Jada Edwards on The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast.

The whole idea of Christmas revolves around the idea of a gift, appropriately enough. Giving and receiving gifts at Christmas is often a touching and sometimes surprising experience.

J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers.

In this conversation, Bob catches up with his friend John Michael Talbot, a prolific author and musician who lives in a monastery. John Michael shares his journey from being a musician in a band to living a monastic life. He talks about his conversion to Christianity and his exploration of different faith traditions. John Michael also discusses the daily life in the monastery and the importance of community. He encourages listeners to find or create their own communities and to live a life of purpose and intention.

Late Have I Loved You is his 59th album

Connect with John Michael Talbot and listen to his 59th album, “Late Have I Loved You”: www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com

Connect with Bob: @bobgoff

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