Adam recently asked me to start a podcast with him. My first reaction was “HA! In what time?” Our lives are full to the brim, and starting a podcast hasn’t even been on my radar. But through some convincing from Adam and encouragement from others, I began to realize this could be a valuable ministry and way to encourage others with truth and gospel hope. So, here we are. We’ve recorded our first episode!
We discuss the reason, purpose and hopes for our podcast. Then, we move on to the main topic of this episode: Christmas (even though it’s Thanksgiving week…sorry)! We talk about practical ways to exalt Christ in our own hearts and in our families during the Advent season and why this is vitally important in a culture of distraction.
We hope you’ll listen, comment your thoughts, and share with someone who might be encouraged or challenged! The Glass House will be coming to iTunes soon.
Recommended Resources for Advent:
Books
Good News of Great Joy by John Piper
Come Now Long Expected Jesus, Edited by Nancy Gutherie
Come, Let us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by Paul David Tripp
She Reads Truth Advent- Joy to the World
He Reads Truth Advent- Joy to the World
The ADVENTure of Christmas: Helping Children Find Jesus in Our Holiday Traditions by Lisa Whelchel
Truth in the Tinsel (ebook) by Amanda White
St. Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend by Julie Stiegemeyer
The Legend of the Christmas Stocking by Rick Osborne
Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story by Sally Lloyd Jones
Music:
Behold The Lamb of God by Andrew Peterson
Prepare Him Room by Sovereign Grace Music
JOY: An Irish Christmas by Keith and Kristyn Getty
Glory in the Highest: A Christmas Record by Shane & Shane
Receive our King by Meredith Andrews
Sing the Bible Family Christmas by Randall Goodgame (Slugs & Bugs)
Gospel-Shaped Womanhood 