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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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 19 NCV, Ch. 20 CEB, Ch. 21 CEV Distinguished Producer Anonymous Associate Producer Brother Howie, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll complete the book of John by reading chapters 19-21. I’m calling this episode “From Grief to Joy.“ Summary In these…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 10 NIV, Ch. 11 CEB, Ch. 12 NIRV Distinguished Producer Anonymous Associate Producer Michael Haner Podcast Introduction Today is Gospels Saturday. We’ll read John 10-12. I’m calling this episode “Why Did Jesus Wait to Go to Lazarus?” Summary John 11 tells the story of…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 NET Podcast Introduction In addition to this being Resurrection Sunday, it’s also Epistles Sunday. Which means we’re going to read Colossians 1-2. I’m calling this episode “Stand Fast.” We’ll talk about the first Resurrection Sunday, and we’ll have a time of praises and…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 ERV; Ch. 2 NASB Associate Producer Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction This is the Gospel Saturday, and we’ll read Luke 1-2. The title is this episode is “Taking Another Look.” Comments on Luke 2 I love reading reading the account of Jesus’…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Merry Christmas! It’s finally arrived. Christmas Day. James and I are excited to play this encore edition of the 2022 encore of the 2009 Christmas Day episode of the Lifespring! Why Christmas show, hosted by James Cooper, creator of whychristmas.com, and me the OG Godcaster, Steve Webb, of lifespringmedia.com. During the episode,…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 9 GNT, Ch. 10 CEB Podcast Introduction This is Epistles Sunday. 1 Corinthians 9-10. I’m calling this episode, “Sometimes We Lie To Ourselves” Merry Christmas! My prayer is that this is a special and memorable one for you, and that you will have wonderful…
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You know that fragrances, aromas, smells, can have an enormous effect on us, right? One of the greatest things about the Christmas season is the smell of the Christmas tree in the house. It brings back memories of Christmases past, and it just gets me into the Christmas spirit. The smell of the classic version…
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The Gospel according to Matthew was written by Matthew, who was a Jew by birth, and he was a tax collector for the Romans who ruled Israel at the time as an occupying force. So he would not have been looked upon with favor by his fellow Jews. When Jesus called Matthew to follow Him,…
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On day 8 of the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show, Steve takes a look at the part of the Christmas Story where Mary found out she was going to have a very special baby. Find out more at: http://yxmas.com/mary
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