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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explains the bad news of humanity's sin and its consequences, contrasted with the good news of Jesus Christ's birth as the Savior who provides redemption and righteousness, calling listeners to acknowledge their need and accept God's free gift of salvation.

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The Messiah was laid in a manger in an unassuming town. Yet angelic hosts filled the skies to announce His arrival. Today, R.C. Sproul reflects on the overlap of humility and glory that characterized Jesus' birth.

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R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
 
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Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

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Discover how you can have peace in a world full of rebellion, dishonesty, crime, and greed.

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Christmas activities across generations, plus the story behind the YouVersion Bible app, and overcoming the fear of a better option.    

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Roundtable: How My Family Celebrates Christmas

Does your family have Christmas traditions that are non-negotiable? Maybe a special dish or dessert someone makes, a movie you watch every year, or a church service you attend together. Passing traditions down through generations makes the holiday season extra special, so our guests get nostalgic in sharing their own traditions and why they choose to prioritize them in the midst of everything else they could be doing.        

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Culture: Billions of Bibles

If you have the Bible app on your phone, you can thank Bobby Gruenewald. He birthed the idea in an airport, and what landed in Apple’s app store on day one has now tallied over one billion downloads. Bobby joins us for an insider’s look at the story behind the YouVersion app, what it can do (did you know our host, Lisa Anderson, has a reading plan there?), and how it’s reaching the world.   

 Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are

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Inbox: Overcoming FOBO

If you have too many choices and are plagued by indecision, how do you avoid feeling like there’s always a “better” option out there? Counselor Geremy Keeton weighs in.    

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Gather ‘round the fireplace with the Robertson clan from A&E’s Duck Dynasty while they share their favorite family Christmas stories. On this 2022 beloved Focus on the Family broadcast episode, you’ll hear from the late Phil Robertson, Miss Kay, their four sons and wives, Phil’s long-lost daughter, and Uncle Si as they reminisce and recall Robertson family Christmas memories. From duck hunting gone awry to silly Christmas antics, you’ll feel right at home!

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