*This encore presentation originally aired on November 29, 2021 Relationships are complicated and the holidays can add an extra level of stress--there is good news. Counselor and author Todd Mulliken teaches that through forgiveness, healthy boundaries and attachments, we can have healthy relationships even through the holidays.

The practice and preparation of Christmas started with the early followers of Jesus. Dr. Carrie Headington, founder of Good News Initiative, shares the importance of getting our hearts ready and realigned with Christ--to prepare our hearts to receive Jesus afresh. Carrie teaches that Jesus gives us 5 gifts--family, friendship, forgiveness, freedom, and future.

Encouragement is something that we all need and never get tired of receiving. Did you know encouragement really means to give someone courage verses flattery? Marshall Segal, author and managing editor of desiringgod.org, joins Bill to discuss Biblical encouragement through his article Someone Needs Your Encouragement. Then our Greek expert Chris Palmer explains that we can be confident that Jesus came for everyone by understanding the Greek words used in the Christmas story.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back! Tom Parrish, Tom Brock, and Peter Kaspner give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including, parable of the unjust steward, studying scripture, bringing the gospel to the Mormon's, discern the times and the Christian church, the next generation, and much more.

They were real people-just like us. By studying the lives of Old Testament Bible's characters, we can develop a stronger knowledge of God's Word and draw closer to Him in the process. Bill and co-host Peter Kapsner welcome special guest, Rebecca Rhee to teach on the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4.

Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins Bill to give insight on the Biblical truth found in some of our favorite Christmas carols, such as God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark the Harold, and Go Tell it On The Mountain. Then Bill is joined by O.S. Hawkins to discuss how prayer opens-up Scripture in new and amazing ways, through his new book called The Prayer Code.

When we encounter human suffering or personal tragedy, Christians and non-Christians alike utter the same refrain: Where is God? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff gives us insight into recognizing how God is at work, through his book Eyes to See Recognizing God's Common Grace. Then David Mathis author of humbled, joins Bill to discuss the paradox of the Christmas story.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal. If you have ever felt unappreciated, you will enjoy this discussion between Bill and Greg Bourgond on the life of Jeremiah, part 2.

Scripture says that our battle isn't against flesh and blood but rather against evil principalities (Ephesians 6:12). Bill welcomes the Dean of Talbot University of Theology Clinton E Arnold to discuss spiritual warfare, through his book 3 Crucial Questions about Spiritual Warfare. (Ministries that serve in deliverance mentioned by Clint Arnold: Neil Anderson, and Freedom in Christ Ministries.)

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then Pastor David Myles and special guest Jeremy Krulikowski, join Bill for the Monday Afternoon Mix to discuss the map God gives us through Matthew 5-7. Today they discuss generosity, abundance, fear, and intention.