In Luke’s telling of the Christmas story, nothing is wasted—not the shepherds in the field, not the swaddling cloths, and not even where the child is laid down.

In this episode, we slow down in Luke 2 to notice the quiet details that point far beyond the manger. Why are shepherds the first witnesses of the Messiah? Why does Luke emphasize the cloths wrapped around Jesus’ body? And what happens when we place Jesus’ birth alongside His death and see the striking symmetry Luke has woven into the story?

From fields outside Bethlehem to a tomb outside Jerusalem, Luke tells a story shaped like the gospel itself—a story where God’s glory meets humility, where outsiders are welcomed in, and where the end is already echoing in the beginning.

This Christmas episode invites us to read Luke’s birth narrative not just as a moment to celebrate, but as a revelation of who Jesus is, what kind of King He came to be, and how the story of salvation was unfolding from the very first night.

Matthew’s account of Jesus’ birth is far more than a familiar Christmas story—it’s a narrative shaped by centuries of waiting, exile, and divine faithfulness. In this episode, we slow down in Matthew 2 and follow the trail of the wise men, asking who they really were and why they were watching the skies for a Jewish king.

We explore the possibility that these “wise men from the East” were astrologers from Babylon, influenced by the legacy of Daniel and the promises God spoke to His people hundreds of years earlier. This isn’t a story of coincidence—it’s a story of careful preparation, where God plants His promises deep in history and brings them to life at exactly the right moment.

Along the way, we dig into what it means when Scripture says God “remembers.” In the Bible, remembering isn’t passive—it’s active. It’s God moving, acting, and fulfilling what He promised long before we ever realized we were waiting.

This episode invites us to see the birth of Jesus not just as an event in Bethlehem, but as the fulfillment of a story God had been working out for generations—and a reminder that no promise of God is ever forgotten.

In this Advent episode, we step into the ancient longing of Israel—a people who spent centuries waiting for a promised Messiah. Advent is a season shaped by anticipation, by hope stretched across time, and by the quiet ache of “not yet.” We explore how Scripture ties hope and waiting together.

This episode invites us to consider what it means to wait well in our own lives. Advent whispers the same invitation to us today that it whispered thousands of years ago: to lean forward in hope, to keep our lamps lit, and to live ready for the One who is coming.

Hey everyone! So sorry for the delay! I'll have this advent/Christmas episode up tomorrow - just didn't want to leave you guys hanging! :) Happy Wednesday!

In this opening episode of our Advent series, we begin preparing our hearts to behold the true glory of the Christmas season 🎄✨ by returning to the beginning—before Bethlehem, before angels, before the manger. John 1:1–5 and 1:9–14 invites us into the cosmic story behind Christmas: the eternal Word who spoke light into darkness and chose to enter that darkness to dwell with us.

Together, we explore what it means that God didn’t simply come near—He came to make His home with us 🕯️🏠. Advent becomes our invitation to slow down, pay attention, and ready ourselves to celebrate the miracle of a God who abides, who stays, and who draws close enough to transform the very places we live. This episode sets the stage for the hope and wonder we are preparing to receive this Christmas season. 🌟

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In this final episode of our Genesis series, we journey through Genesis 1–25—the opening chapters of Scripture that show a God who draws near to His people, even after they turn away. From creation to covenant, from Eden to Abraham, we see a consistent thread of grace: God making a way back to Himself.

As we wrap up Genesis and prepare our hearts for the Christmas season, we'll have some Christmas episodes where we’re reminded that the story has always been leading to Jesus—the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promise to dwell with His people. Then, in January, we’ll begin a brand new study in the Gospel of John, where the same God we’ve come to know in Genesis fully reveals Himself in the person of Christ.

✨ Grab your Bible, pour your tea, and settle in for this sweeping overview of God’s nearness and redemption.

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What does it really mean to be restored? 🌿

In this live episode of The TriniTea, Betsy dives into the story of Restoration — how God brings us from the wilderness back to the garden, from striving back to rest. Together, we explore how the wilderness shapes us, why Sabbath is the antidote to the wilderness, and how God’s rhythm of rest restores our souls to their original design.

If you’re curious about learning to Sabbath and slowing down in a world that never stops, here are a few incredible books to start with:
📘 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry — John Mark Comer
☕ Mudhouse Sabbath — Lauren Winner
🌸 Keeping the Sabbath Wholly — Marva J. Dawn
🕊️ The Sabbath — Abraham Joshua Heschel

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At first glance, Genesis 23 looks like a simple real estate deal. But beneath the haggling and the handshake is something far bigger — the quiet culmination of God’s promises.

After years of wandering as a foreigner, Abraham finally puts roots in the land God promised… and what looks like loss becomes the first step toward legacy.

🫖 Join The TriniTea for a curious conversation about faith, wilderness seasons, and the God who never abandons His people there.

This week we dive into one of the most powerful and heart-wrenching moments in Scripture—Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah. It’s a story that foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. 🕊️

And at the end of this episode, I share a big announcement. With so many hearts turning to Jesus in recent days, I want to create a place for the biblically confused and/or curious to learn, ask questions, and grow in faith together. 🌱

Here’s what’s coming:
🎙️ The TriniTea podcast will now release every other week.
📖 On the “off weeks,” I’ll host a Youtube livestream Bible study starting right at the beginning—Genesis 1—and walking through the story of God together. If you or anyone you know could benefit from a more interactive Bible Study please come!
📅 First livestream: Thursday, October 9th • 7:30–8:30 PM (CST)
🔗 Links for the livestream will be shared here in this caption later this week, on @thetriniteapodcast IG page, and on my personal FB: Betsy Bashore Grablowski.

LINK TO THE LIVESTREAM: https://youtube.com/live/wMmSETHhzUk?feature=share

This week’s episode will be coming to you later than planned. I planned to finish the episode and release it today but was shocked into speechlessness by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In the midst of processing, I felt led to share a word on how God chooses to love us—people who are completely other than Himself—and how we, too, are called to extend that kind of love to those around us, even across differences.