What does John the Baptist have to do with hip-hop artists and rappers from the '80s? Quite a lot, actually! Rappers needed their hype men to get people excited before they took the stage . . . John the Baptist prepared the way and was Jesus' hype man! Pastor Mike and Dr. Bruce Becker from the Time of Grace team dive into December's TV series, ""Christmas Hype."" As they discuss how John was preparing people for Jesus' coming, they also touch upon men's fashion (guess whether Pastor Mike or Bruce used to subscribe to GQ), not falling into the trap of comparison, and how COVID-19 may actually give us an opportunity to have an authentic Christmas. ""Christmas Hype,"" a three-part series, will air beginning December 13.

Pastor Mike and Dr. Becker also discuss Dr. Becker's new book, "Prophecies and Fulfillment: God Is Still in Control." The book explores the amazing prophecies foretold and events God orchestrated to implement his plan to save the world through Christ. Starting this Sunday, December 6, you can get your copy by visiting: https://bit.ly/3qjchRn

If you enjoy this podcast, check out our two newest podcasts: "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker" and "Little Things" from Time of Grace writer Amber Albee Swenson. Search for them on your favorite podcast platform!"

Jesus told his followers to "Go" and share the good news. But what if you don't feel qualified? What if you think you have made too many mistakes? Well, if you think you're really messed up, then you might just be the perfect person to go and tell the world about Jesus.

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It's tempting to think that we just need to wait out this broken world until Jesus comes back, to think that joy only begins with heaven. But the apostle Peter tells us that right now, even during our struggles and challenges, an inexpressible joy is possible.

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What happens if something gets in between you and the promise of heaven? At first glance, the Bible's answer may sound contradictory. But as Pastor Mike digs into the apostle Peter's letter that he wrote to friends who were being persecuted, we see why we can turn our fear into peace.

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Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week as Pastor Mike helps us learn what is true happiness—and where to find it.

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It's only when you tap into something unfailing that you can really have happiness.

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What can Broadway teach us about happiness? Spoiler: That we're looking for it in the wrong places. Pastor Mike explains.

Sometimes we're so focused on the temporary bits of pleasure that we forget the source of true happiness.

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Happiness isn't easy to hold on to. Because there's only one real place where happiness lasts.

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We all desire to be happy. So how do we get happiness? What's the source of real happiness?

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

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