Welcome to the first episode of Everyday Christian Women in 2025! Very brief today, as you might notice, but we'll be talking again soon.

As we wind down the 2024 holiday season, what are you looking forward to in the new year? Are you getting all the decorations put away, or savoring them a few more weeks? Are you the person who makes new year's resolutions, or do you scoff at them? What if I tell you that my whole year can be summed up in a single word?

Joined by my friend Ashi, I'm trying to get an understanding for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, and we dive into some of the challenges between communities of believers.

How do we handle it when our world changes without notice and a crisis wrecks all of our carefully laid plans? What practical steps can we take when everything changes suddenly, and the situations and circumstances are outside our control? How can our faith hold us together when our whole life is falling apart?

https://youtu.be/ap2z9sdW7YY?si=F9lBJpPdCmK98ljq (Leanna Crawford - Still Waters)

Today is all about singer/songwriter Matthew West. Everything from his music to his writing to his ministries. And I'll tell you the most impressive thing about Matthew West as well.

As we all prepare for the upcoming holidays, how about we talk about more than just looking for blessings around us? Do you feel a little out of step with the festivities around you? Let's speak honestly about thankfulness.

https://youtu.be/yGsUe2Irqas?si=1b1ymJ4cjKZHMDMe (Stained Glass Masquerade by Casting Crowns)

https://youtu.be/gVuxwLkEpD4?si=ev7CimF64PZFfmUE (True by Sarah Sorenson)

https://youtu.be/wqAjWUAlJ-0?si=x4z1c51RHedQoFjJ (Gobble Gobble by Matthew West)

Sorry, everyone, for the upload error that had a repeat of a previous episode!

This interview with Dr. Jared Pack of York University goes over what it means when we say Jesus is Lord, why it's significant, and how we live if we mean it. Video available on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@ecw-amykoehn/videos

Today is an observance of respect and gratitude for the men and women who have served our country. Let's talk today about selfless service and what it means to them and to us.

https://www.dav.org/

https://fisherhouse.org/

https://operationhomefront.org/

https://www.wesalute.com/