Simeon, a righteous and devout Old Testament believer, is led by the Holy Spirit to the temple, where he meets Jesus and his parents, Joseph and Mary. Simeon breaks forth into a spirit-filled song, praising God for the fulfillment of the Abrahamic covenant and the salvation of all people, both Jew and Gentile. However, Simeon also prophesies that Jesus will bring great emotional pain to his mother, Mary, and divide Israel, as people will either receive or reject him. The song of Simeon prepares sinners to die well, declares salvation to the nations, makes neutrality with Jesus impossible, and shows how Jesus was born under the law for us. [... more]

David and Barbara Lehman join Dr. Gary Chapman to discuss their book, Hosanna in Excelsis, Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season, which explores the significance of traditional Christmas hymns and carols, and how they can be used to introduce the gospel story to children and families, and to bring people together in worship and celebration. [... more]

The Christmas season is a time of celebration and reflection on the story of God's visitation to humanity in the form of Jesus Christ. The ordinary people who lived in Bethlehem during the first Christmas are a reminder that God often disrupts our lives and comes among the most ordinary people. The importance of singing hymns and devotions during the Christmas season is highlighted, and the value of focusing on the true meaning of Christmas is emphasized. [... more]

The PGA Tour's merger with Live Golf has left many questions unanswered, including the motivation behind the decision and the financial incentives involved. Meanwhile, Wake Forest is gearing up for the College World Series, and the University of Alabama's baseball team is facing controversy. In other news, a whistleblower has come forward claiming that the government has discovered non-human origin spacecrafts, sparking debate about the existence of aliens. [... more]

Exploring the meaning and significance of Christmas through the lens of Christianity, focusing on the importance of hymns, Advent, Nativity, and Epiphany in understanding the true spirit of the season, and how faith and relationships are at the heart of it all. [... more]

A collection of traditional Christian hymns and devotions for the Christmas season, exploring the themes of Advent, Nativity, and Epiphany, and encouraging families to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and the gospel story. [... more]

The hosts of Masculine Journey discuss their approach to balancing content in their podcast and radio show, acknowledging that listeners of one format may miss out on certain segments. They poke fun at the idea of condemning listeners who don't tune in to both platforms. The conversation is lighthearted and humorous, with a touch of self-deprecation. [... more]

Discover how one woman's journey from negativity to kindness transformed her life and relationships. Learn strategies for unlocking more joy, less stress, and better relationships through kindness. [... more]

Dr. Gary Chapman explores the true meaning of Christmas with David and Barbara Lehman, authors of Hosanna in Excelsis, Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season. They discuss the importance of singing traditional hymns and carols, and how they can help people focus on the birth of Christ and the gospel message. [... more]