Is Advent a Catholic tradition, or just a really old Christian rhythm we forgot existed?

In this Advent themed episode, we answer two real pastor questions:

1. “Is Advent a Catholic tradition? Will this cause issues in a Baptist church?” 

2. “Do you sing Christmas carols during Advent, or wait until Christmas Eve?” (Also, why is this guy getting ambushed in elder meetings?)

We talk history, Baptist baggage, and the practical “how do I introduce this without detonating my church” stuff. Plus, we settle the great candle debate: real or electric, and how new the carpet is definitely matters. 

00:00 Cold open

00:49 Question 1: “Is Advent a Catholic tradition?” 

03:12 How to introduce Advent without chaos (and why you should not just drop it in) 

10:59 “Isn’t Advent a Catholic thing?” A simple intro that works 

13:23 Why Advent helps your sermon calendar (and saves your brain) 

14:57 Practically Pastoring Conference  

16:47 Sponsor: Church Merch (stop wearing the 2004 VBS shirt) 

17:55 Question 2: Christmas carols during Advent, yes or no?

21:30 “This is bigger than song choice” the pastoral issue underneath

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