On this twentieth day of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, host Steve Webb and James Cooper dive into the delicious and surprising history of figgy pudding and mince pies. The Evolution of a Festive Favorite Today behind the door, Steve and James explore the culinary traditions that define a British Christmas dinner. While we often…
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The Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar is a daily celebration of the season’s history and global traditions. In today’s episode, we take a linguistic tour of the globe to learn how to share the joy of the season with others, no matter what language they speak. Speaking the Language of Christmas One of the most beautiful…
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Peace Like a River, Righteousness Like the Waves is today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, where we read Isaiah 45 through 50 and reflect on what it means to truly listen to the Lord and walk in His ways. Through prophecy, poetry, and promise, Isaiah reminds us that God alone brings salvation, peace,…
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The Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar is a daily journey through the history, heart, and global reach of the Christmas season. In this episode, we explore how diverse cultures—from the tropical coast of Madagascar to the festive streets of Spain—celebrate the birth of Christ with unique customs and flavors. A Global Celebration of Christmas Christmas is…
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In today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we sit with Job in one of the most painful moments of his story.His suffering is deep, but what cuts even deeper is the realization that the friends who once came to comfort him have nowbecome his critics. This episode reminds us what it looks like to remain…
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Day 17 of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar focuses on one of the most powerful and quietly courageous moments in the Christmas story: Mary’s yes. This episode explores the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel appeared to a young woman in Nazareth and told her she would give birth to the Savior of the world. Mary’s…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Psalms 24-26, and I’m calling the episode “Exit Stage Left.” Comments on Psalm 26 Psalm 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers…” Here in chapter 26, verses…
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Day 16 of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar explores the rich history behind two beloved Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Yule log. In this episode, Steve Webb and James Cooper trace these symbols from ancient winter festivals through medieval Europe and into their Christian meaning today. Evergreen trees and burning logs were long…
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When People Decide What’s Right brings us to the dark and sobering conclusion of the Book of Judges. These chapters reveal what happens when God’s people abandon His authority and follow their own instincts instead. 📖 Today’s Bible Reading Judges 17 Judges 18 Judges 19 Judges 20 Judges 21 🧠 Commentary Highlights The Book of…
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