We mark Ep 99 with laughter and then lean into childlike wonder, tackling honest Christmas questions about Jesus’ birth, humanity, and the meaning behind the Magi’s gifts.

• why a king was born in a barn
• the humanity of Jesus and whether he cried
• whether animals “knew” and what Scripture does and does not say
• who could see the star and why the wise men followed it
• the meaning of gold, frankincense, and myrrh
• the trek from Nazareth to Bethlehem and its cost
• how Mary parented Jesus
• whether Jesus celebrated Christmas in any form

Join Jake and Maverick as we dive deeper into making Jesus the center of our Christmas celebration and our lives.

- Reading Scripture with your family

- Spending time with your family and setting the example

- Pointing everyday things back to Christ.

- Being intentional

We talk about gratitude, calling out the moments, meals, and mentors that shape our lives. From cornbread dressing to discipleship, we explore how honesty, prayer, and community guide us in choosing depth over hype this holiday season.

• sports that pull families together.
• Thanksgiving foods that carry memory and meaning, from dressing to sourdough rolls
• honest, ungrateful list, including late nights and the myth of Black Friday
• a church growing in prayer, worship, hunger, and patient discernment
• the Paul, Barnabas, Timothy model for everyday discipleship
• small groups as the engine of trust, care, and spiritual growth
• gratitude for spouses, mentors, and the people sustaining us

Think about what you’re thankful for. Ask yourself these questions as you enter this season of gratitude.