What helps you remember Jesus during the Christmas season? As we wrap up Season 6 of Christmas Stories, we’ll hear Kati read Luke 2: 22 – 40, and our hosts share why this passage reminds us of the kind of life Jesus would live on earth.Receive the book "25 Days of the Christmas Story" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-11-24-2?refcd=1299907Prepare Yourself for Advent 2022: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/advent-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

The birth of Jesus is the reason we celebrate Christmas. And yet, more than two thousand years later, it still inspires us to make a difference. You’ll hear Megan read Luke 2: 1 – 21, and some stories from John and the co-hosts about how Christmas inspires them today.Receive the book "25 Days of the Christmas Story" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-11-24-2?refcd=1299907Prepare Yourself for Advent 2022: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/advent-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

The characters of the first Christmas all played a role in helping bring Jesus to earth. John, Paul, Diane, and Lisa reflect on some of their favorite characters of Christmas. Plus, you’ll hear from some of our friends of the ministry who’ll discuss things they’ve learned from the characters of Christmas. Plus, Kennedy will read Luke 1: 57 – 80.  Celebrate Christmas: Giving My Kids a Holiday Legacy: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/holidays/celebrate-christmas-giving-my-kids-a-holiday-legacy/Prepare Yourself for Advent 2022: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/advent-2022/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

Becoming an adult has a unique way of helping you gain new perspectives on the story of Christmas. Our friend Kristin reads Luke 1: 39 – 56, and you’ll hear from some Focus staff and broadcast guests about things they now see in the Christmas story as they’ve gained life experience.Prepare Yourself for Advent 2022: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/advent-2022/Celebrate Christmas: Giving My Kids a Holiday Legacy: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/holidays/celebrate-christmas-giving-my-kids-a-holiday-legacyIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

How did you first hear about the story of Christmas? For many people, it was in church or some other type of Christmas activity. John, Diane, Paul, and Lisa share what they’re looking forward to this year, and you’ll hear from a variety of guests on how they first learned about Christmas. Plus, Emerson, who works on our staff, reads Luke 1: 5 – 38.   To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

Welcome to Season 6 of the Christmas Stories podcast! Join John Fuller and his fellow co-hosts, Diane Ingolia, Lisa Anderson, and Paul Batura, as they preview the upcoming podcast season, and recall the first time they heard about the original Christmas story. Throughout this season, we’ll be reading portions of Luke chapters 1 and 2 and discuss how it still encourages us today.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

Christmas has a way of bringing family together like no other time of the year. As Season 5 of Christmas Stories concludes, we'll hear some encouraging stories about how family traditions bring people together and help families find meaning. Plus, John Fuller and Paul Batura chat about why they've loved spending time with their families. Get the book "Keeping Christmas: 25 Advent Reflections on a Christmas Carol": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/christmas-stories-podcast-2021-11-19?refcd=569601 Read the article "Welcome to Advent 2021": https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/welcome-to-advent-2021/ Get more episode resources: https://bit.ly/3nbMHi0 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

Having grandchildren has a way of bringing things full circle. To help bring a fun perspective on grandparenting, John Fuller talks with Roger and Diane Ingolia about their experiences as grandparents. We'll also hear from children on why they love grandma and grandpa. Get the book "Keeping Christmas: 25 Advent Reflections on a Christmas Carol": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/christmas-stories-podcast-2021-11-19?refcd=569601 Read the article "No-Stress Grandparenting During the Holidays": https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/no-stress-grandparenting-during-the-holidays/ Get more episode resources: https://bit.ly/3nbMHi0 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

There's nothing like celebrating the Christmas season as a newlywed. To reflect back on those early years, John Fuller chats with Greg and Erin Smalley about their first Christmas as a married couple. They'll also explain how those first few years together have set the tone for holidays since then. Get the book "Keeping Christmas: 25 Advent Reflections on a Christmas Carol": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/christmas-stories-podcast-2021-11-19?refcd=569601 Read the article "Our Newlywed Christmas": https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/our-newlywed-christmas/ Get more episode resources: https://bit.ly/3nbMHi0 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29

Singles have a special place in God's family during the holidays. While it may feel lonely at times, Christmas can also be a season to create rich memories. Lisa Anderson joins John Fuller to discuss the unique opportunities singles have during the most wonderful time of the year. Get the book "Keeping Christmas: 25 Advent Reflections on a Christmas Carol": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/christmas-stories-podcast-2021-11-19?refcd=569601 Read the article "A Single Adult's Christmas Bucket List": https://www.boundless.org/blog/a-single-adults-christmas-bucket-list/ "Welcome to Advent 2021" article: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/welcome-to-advent-2021/ Get more episode resources: https://bit.ly/3nbMHi0 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1420/29