Today, as Christmas Eve settles around us, we invite you into a quiet meditation written by Tyler Johnson and published as the culmination of the advent series in the FM magazine, Wayfare, with music from the King's College Choir singing O Magnum Mysterium.
How can simple acts of kindness and peacemaking during the Christmas season impact the world? Blake Dalton shares a challenge from President Russell M. Nelson as a guide for creating a more peaceful world.
Can America guarantee free expression of religion in public as an officially secular, but culturally Christian nation? Expressing religious faith in public is both protected by law and socially acceptable. As a secular nation, the US has no official religion, but since two-thirds of American are Christian, most of the displays of religion in public places we see represent one faith. For example, Christmas is the only religious holiday observed by the that’s also a federal holiday when all government services and most private businesses are closed. And some argue that, because of our history and founding, America was intended to be a Christian nation.
In this episode we’ll talk about topics related to Christmas. We’ll start with a discussion of Old Testament prophecies that Jesus Christ would be the hope of Israel, delivering them from spiritual bondage. We’ll talk about how receiving hope and comfort in this life is an active choice. We’ll also review the appearance of Gabriel to Mary, including Mary’s faithful reaction to his annunciation. We’ll talk about how Mary, understanding her purpose, received great strength as she proceeded into the unknown. We’ll also review the story of the wise men, and how by looking for heavenly signs of happiness and peace in our own lives, we can be led to amazing destinations.
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.
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What are some of your favorite family traditions for Christmastime? Speaker Hank Smith takes a trip down memory lane about some of the heartwarming traditions that make Christmas special, and how the Messiah’s presence at the Holidays, much like a guiding star, can transform your life.
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.
"'It sounds to me like this is your crucial year. If I were you, I would think about climbing aboard.' - It might be from Polar Express, but this line hits differently when you realize the spiritual train is picking up speed! John Bytheway shares a powerful message about the true spirit of Christmas, why shepherds were 'abiding' in their fields (and why that one word changes everything), and why staying on board the train might be more important now than ever.