What's the point of Advent in a world that's already been playing Christmas music since October? Kaitlyn digs into the ancient roots of Advent, why the church calendar begins with longing instead of celebration, and how this season teaches us to live in the tension between God's promises and our present reality. When we feel the quiet ache from the Christmas season never quite living up to our expectations, Advent helps us understand the true meaning of Christmas better than Charlie Brown ever could.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:20 - Why Do We Do Advent?

3:32 - Christmas Starts December 25?

7:20 - Advent is Somber?

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16:16 - Living Differently from the World

20:04 - A Thrill of Hope

26:48 - The Second Coming

30:21 - End Credits