christmas

LSWC08-23: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 23”

December 23, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:04:05

Back to Europe today, where we’ll learn a bit of Christmas culture as celebrated in Italy! Steve Webb hosts this episode.

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LSWC08-22: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 22”

December 22, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:03:12

We’re off on a long journey today, as we’re going down under to visit New Zealand. Find out how to say Merry Christmas in the Maori language and also how some of James’s cousin in New Zealand might celebrate Christmas – in the middle of their summer! Thank you to Sarah for how to say…

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Lifespring!184 “Special Christmas Music Show”

December 22, 2008 OG_Godcaster 01:04:12

Lots of great music on this special edition of Lifespring! David Phelps…”Hallelujah!” [HTML1] Greener…”Christmas Song” Doug Boldt…”Hark! The Herald Angels Sing with Angels We Have Heard On High” . . . . . . Steve McDonald…”Happy Christmas” Chuck Girard…”The Heart Of Christmas” The Rad Dudes…”Christmas In Malibu” Dean Martin…”Jingle Bells (Dan The Automator Remix)” Woody…

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LSWC08-21: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 21”

December 20, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:12:19

Today we’re going to hear about the presents that Jesus received as a baby and the people that gave them to him, the wise men or magi. Click here for the link to the online planetarium.

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LSWC08-20: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 20”

December 19, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:03:32

Today we’re going to Belgium where are two official languages for us to try! We’ll also be finding out about some Christmas traditions in Belgium.

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HS52: Lifespring! HymnStories “Away In A Manger”

December 19, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:08:33

Away In A Manger Was written in 1887, and is commonly known as “Luther’s Cradle Hymn.” But did the great German Reformer, Martin Luther, really write the words? Did he sing them by the cradle of his little son, Hans? Listen to the show for a possible answer. This hymn is beautifully performed by David…

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LSWC08-19: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 19”

December 19, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:09:23

Today, we hear how to say “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” from Marina V, a Russian-born singer who is now an American citizen. Her website is here. In addition, we hear some Russian Christmas traditions, and hear an old Russian folk story.

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LSWC08-18: Lifespring! Why Christmas “Day 18”

December 17, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:05:09

We’re off to Spain today where we will find out how to say Merry Christmas in three languages! We’ll also hear about Epiphany, a very important celebration in Spain. Thanks to: Victor Cajiao of the Typical Mac User Podcast Rob Costlow and Roy from James’ Church!