In our final episode of this Advent series we tie in the themes of this season under one word. That word is love. Ours is a God of love, seeking to reconcile the world under His sheltering wings. At the core of our faith, and even the most complex theological questions, the most important concepts are to love our God with all our heart, all our soul, and all our strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This abundant outpouring of love is not just a gift but also a mission, to help spread that grace as much as we can. Nicholas' mother, the person who first gave him a glimpse of what divine love might be, joins us for this episode to examine a life lived with love at the forefront.

Joyful are those who wait on the Lord. In this time of joyful anticipation as we look up at the skies of Bethlehem, our God has given us the grace to endure the darkness of winter with His warm light within. It is not enough, however, to keep this light to ourselves. Instead, we are given the mission to let it shine even in the darkest places, allowing it to lift others as well. Deb Johnson joins Nicholas to talk about gratitude, service, and this important gift of joy.

Peace can be an elusive thing. The world can fill us with worry and our minds can get stuck in patterns that do not serve us. So many things can pull us from the feeling of peace. In these times of turmoil it is good to ask ourselves "What can I lay before God today?". God wants to lead us to a place of consolation and love. He wants to change us at the core for the better. Do we let him move our heart? How can we best be ambassadors of peace to a broken world? During this Advent season, it is good to consider these things as we await the peace that Christ brings to us. Mary Ann joins us to talk about this beautiful concept of peace