As Advent draws to a close and we approach the Sunday of Joy, this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s explores a surprising path to joy through Joseph’s often-overlooked annunciation in Matthew 1. St. Luke’s pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa reflect on how Joseph, a righteous man shaped by duty, expectation, and responsibility, is invited to loosen his grip, trust God’s work, and say yes to a story that disrupts all his plans. In a season when many feel overwhelmed by obligations and the pressure for everything to be “just right,” this conversation asks how we might move from fear to faith, from box-checking to presence, and from anticipation to participation. The episode invites listeners to release perfection, embrace the unexpected, and discover that true joy is found in naming Jesus in the midst of a real, messy life—Emmanuel, God with us.

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In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa take us into the theme of love through the story of Mary visiting Elizabeth in Luke 1. Reflecting on the moment when Elizabeth feels John leap in her womb, they discuss how the presence of Christ brings confirmation, transformation, and a deep sense of God’s love that moves from head to heart. Drawing connections to John Wesley’s “heart strangely warmed” and even the Grinch’s growing heart, the conversation invites listeners to notice the moments when God’s love shows up in real and tangible ways as we continue our Advent journey.

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In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa explore the theme of peace through Luke 1 and Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel. They share personal reflections on seeking peace amid life’s chaos, discuss Mary’s courageous trust and agency, and wonder about the spiritual shaping that prepared her to say “yes” to God’s call. Drawing connections to the season, daily life, and popular movies, the conversation invites listeners to consider how peace and trust intertwine, how God meets us in turmoil, and how we stay attentive to God’s voice.

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