In this special Christmas episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast,  Ric Shields discusses the story of Jesus' birth from the perspective of the shepherds. He highlights the simplicity of Jesus' birth and the significance of the shepherds being the first to receive the news. Shields also emphasizes the shepherds' courage in sharing the news despite their low social status. He encourages listeners to share the story of Christmas and the hope it brings, just like the shepherds did. 

The episode also includes a reading from the Gospel of Luke by Sheila Shields and by Dr. Richard Exley from his book, "The Indescribable Gift".