Christmas doesn’t end when we pack up the nativity and drag the tree to the curb. The arrival of Jesus wasn’t just a sweet, sentimental moment—it was a cosmic one. In this final episode of the Christmas series, we talk about how the story goes beyond the manger into our identity, our peace, and the way we walk into January and beyond.

In this episode we’ll explore:

Why the angels’ announcement to the shepherds was a cosmic event, not just a cute scene (Luke 2:8–14)

What it really means that “the Word became flesh” and how I explain that to my kids (John 1:1, 14)

How Jesus’ coming gives us a new identity as children of God, not spiritual employees trying to earn our keep (John 1:12; Romans 8:15–17)

The difference between fitting in and belonging—and why Christmas anchors us in real belonging

How Jesus brings a peace the world cannot manufacture, especially for those carrying heaviness this season (Isaiah 9:6–7; Philippians 4:7; Galatians 5:22–23)

Why suffering is not the end of the story, and how Revelation 21 gives us hope when life feels anything but “merry and bright”

If you’re feeling let down after Christmas, weighed down by grief or stress, or just wondering how any of this actually impacts your real life in January—this conversation is for you.

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In Week 2 of our Christmas series, we’re zooming in on how real people responded when the news of Jesus interrupted their lives.

We’ll walk through the stories of Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, Elizabeth, the shepherds, the magi, and Herod—and what their responses reveal about faith, doubt, control, courage, and joy. From Mary’s honest questions to Joseph’s costly obedience, from Zechariah’s skepticism to Elizabeth’s celebration, each person gives us a different window into how we might respond to Jesus, too.

By the end, I’ll invite you to ask a simple but challenging question:

How am I actually responding to Jesus in this season—not just in theory, but in my real, everyday life?

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We tend to start the Christmas story with a manger, some shepherds, and maybe an angel choir. But the story of Christmas actually began much earlier—when brokenness first entered the world.

In this first episode of the Christmas series, we zoom out and look at the big picture of Christmas:
how sin fractured our relationship with God, how shame entered the story, and how God immediately began a rescue plan that would one day lead to Jesus.

We’ll walk through:

• The moment brokenness entered the story (Genesis 3)
• Why sin always hurts and breaks relationships
• God’s “passionate commitment” to His people (Isaiah 9:6–7)
• The promise of a righteous King who would make us right with God (Jeremiah 23:5–6)
• What it really means that “the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14)

If you’re walking into this season feeling a little worn out, ashamed, or unsure how your story fits into the “Christmas cheer,” this episode is for you. The Christmas story reminds us that when everything looked broken, God wasn’t finished yet—and He’s not finished with you either.

Scriptures: Genesis 3, Isaiah 9:6–7, Jeremiah 23:5–6, John 1:14

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