Patrick Mason of Utah State and Melissa Dalton-Bradford of Their Story is Our Story share moments when angels stepped in to support them during moments of trauma and tragedy. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives.
The ties that bind us—family or community—may sometimes feel restrictive, but they actually hold us safe and keep us calm, like swaddling bands, according to Hannah Anderson. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words.
Joseph was put in a bind when Mary conceived. We can learn from the angelic visitations he received—and from his responses.
Takouhie Jensen, an Armenian descendent who spoke to us about Latter-day experience in Turkey, and David N. Moore of Santa Barbara’s Beloved Community Church share stories about help from neighbors and family during the Christmas season. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's.
Welcome to a special Christmas episode of In Good Faith. Today we’ll share Christmas carols from local choirs—and it was quite a treat to be in the recording sessions as this music came together. We’ll hear from Bridge Creek Bell Choir, as well as Amplifyre and 1Achord, two A Cappella groups. We also have Utah Baroque, the BYU Jazz Ensembles (there are 2!), and the Irish band An Rogaine Dubh. We hope you enjoy our Choir Christmas and that this holy music brings light and peace into your December.
1AChord’s members are Abby Wagner, Daniel Manning, Lincoln Rasmussen, Libby McBride, McKay Hancock, Cadye Ristine, Brianne Walker, Coleman Rowberry, and Grace Mabey. The directors are Tavita Ferrell and Capri Runyan.
The human need for light and warmth are miraculously met by our planet and solar system. Ben Abbott compares these earthly systems to Christ's divine mission.
A manger in a snowy forest is a reminder that at His birth, Christ was surrounded by animals and the people who cared for them.
Reverend Elizabeth McVicker of First United Methodist and Centenary United Methodist and motivational speaker Ganel-Lyn Condie share stories about help during the Christmas season. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives.
Under the direction of Hayley Kirkland, this BYU ensemble is comprised of Asher Robinson, Ashley Palizzi, Clara Henriod, Elizabeth Reynoso, Jacob Heath, Jane Wilson, Kathryn Williams, Loren Yancey, Mari Magalei, Riley Anderson, Seth Fleshman, and Wyat Moody.