Epiphany is the season in the Christian calendar acknowledging that Christ Jesus not only came to save his people, but all peoples - The mystery of the gospel revealed to every nation, tribe and tongue. Mike reflects a bit on this season by sharing some of his favorite poems that show how the God-in-the-flesh is revealed to man.

Music and movie aficionado and 402 Hardcore legend, Kyle Benecke, joins Mike to discuss one of their favorite Christmas hymns, O Little Town Of Bethlehem. Specifically the lyric:

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Today is my birthday! And I am in process of being excited about it. I am in process in finding meaning and significance in being in my 40's.

Another podcast where they talk about Rolheiser's "stages of life" much more eloquently than I do: https://cdomaha.com/wed-convo/2018/6/13/the-three-phases-of-discipleship?rq=ronald

Mike's rock band, Better in Eleven https://open.spotify.com/album/3bZVmaceOQDQyRbKBQMLvV

e.e. cummings "i thank You God for most this amazing"

What's the difference between Fate and Destiny, and what does Taylor Swift say about looking within ourselves for the answers to these deep questions?

Mike – and his friend Travis – think you should know about possibly one of the best movies ever filmed: It's A Wonderful Life. Travis recently posted a short video essay on the movie and there was so much left on the cutting room floor that we just had to record a conversation about it. Join us as Mike starts a new podcast and as we head into the Christmas season discussing what we love about the 1946 Frank Capra film, It's A Wonderful Life.

Watch Travis' video on It's A Wonderful Life:

“Why you should watch It's A Wonderful Life” by Travis Barrett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrW1ABsNiyA



Travis’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TravisD.Barrett


Travis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@travisdbarrett


Travis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travisd.barrett/

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