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S3E070-1 Corinthians 5-6: Nobody Likes A Hypocrite

Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind is a daily journey through the entire Bible in a year. In today’s episode, Steve reads 1 Corinthians 5–6 and reflects on why “judge not” is often misunderstood. Paul calls the church to take sin seriously without slipping into hypocrisy, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 help us keep our own…

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Day 25 – Luke 2: The Christmas Story Unfolds

Merry Christmas! We have reached the final day of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar. It has been an incredible journey through the history, traditions, and scriptural accounts of the holiday. Today, host Steve Webb and James Cooper from WhyChristmas.com open the final door to share the most important story of all: the birth of Jesus…

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S3E067-Job 19–20: I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Context: Today is Christmas Day, and we are reading Job 19–20. It might not feel like a “typical” Christmas passage, but it delivers a Christmas-sized truth: hope is not a mood. Hope is a Person. Today’s Episode Job is worn down by loss, misunderstanding, and pain. The people who should have comforted him have become…

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2 Corinthians 9:15: The Indescribable Gift

2 Corinthians 9:15 — When Gratitude Is the Only Response Christmas is a season full of explanation. We explain traditions, meanings, and stories that have been handed down for generations. We describe why the lights matter, why the songs sound the way they do, and why this season still carries weight long after childhood has…

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Day 24 – Prepare the Way: The Birth of John the Baptist

On this very special Christmas Eve edition of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, host Steve Webb is joined by a legendary guest: Reverend Rosey Grier. Known for his time with the Los Angeles Rams as part of the “Fearsome Foursome,” Grier lends his powerful voice to the scriptural account of another miraculous birth—that of John…

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Day 23 – The Journey of the Magi: Wise Men and Stars

In this episode of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, host Steve Webb and James Cooper dive deep into the fascinating history and scriptural account of the Magi. While tradition often places them at the manger, the biblical narrative suggests a different timeline and a journey filled with astronomical wonder and political danger. The Scriptural Account…

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Day 22 – Why We Associate Snow and Ice with Christmas 

In this episode of the Lifespring WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, host Steve Webb and James Cooper explore the cultural history of the “White Christmas.” Despite snow and ice having no mention in the original biblical story, they have become central to our holiday imagery through literature and royal tradition. The Dickensian Influence The strong association between…

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Day 21 – The Story of O Come All Ye Faithful

In this episode of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, Steve Webb and James Cooper explore the history and heart behind one of the most recognizable Christian Christmas carols in the world, O Come All Ye Faithful. The History of a Masterpiece Today we open the door to find the story behind James Cooper’s favorite carol,…

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Day 20 – Figgy Pudding and Mince Pies  

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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S3E062-Matthew 23-25: Ready, Watchful, and Faithful

Ready, Watchful, and Faithful is today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind. It is December 20th, otherwise known as Last Minute Wrapping Day, and we are reading Matthew 23-25 together. As we navigate this Gospels Saturday, we encounter Jesus’ final public discourse and His detailed teachings on the end of the age. From warnings…

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