How many Magi were there?

Were there really three kings?

How far did they travel?

How old was Jesus when the wisemen arrived?

In today’s episode, we’re discussing the Wisemen, also known as the Magi, in the Christmas Story. This is the final episode of the Christmas Series!

In this episode:

• Surprising discoveries about the wisemen
• Deep dive into the gifts they brought
• The story of the wisemen from Matthew
• Takeaways & recap of the people in the Christmas Story

The gifts of the wisemen: gold, frankincense, & myrrh. Bethany shares her knowledge about the properties of some of these gifts, and the co-hosts discuss the use of the gold.

Some of the prophecies foretold in the Christmas story are discussed in this episode. And, find some takeaways about the Wisemen that we can learn from. And from all the people in the Christmas story!

Ponder point:

How far would you go for Jesus?

Enjoy the story of the wisemen with Bethany and Carol. And have a Merry Christmas!

Scripture References

Matthew 2:1-12

Micah 5:2

Matthew 2:13-18

Hosea 11:1

Jeremiah 31:15

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JOY, AWESOME WONDER

The beauty of the quiet - until suddenly! An Angel of the Lord appears to share a life-changing message. We begin this episode with an interactive experience: imagining life as a shepherd that wondrous night so long ago.

We’re walking through the story of the shepherds' experience in the Christmas story, from the book of Luke. What an awesome experience the shepherds must have had. In this episode:

• Shepherds in the field watching their sheep
• The angel of the Lord and the message from God
• The myriad of angels praising God
• Going to the manger to see the baby Jesus, our Savior
• Spreading the Good News of great joy

Was the great news the shepherds received, just for them? No, it was for ALL people - that includes you!

Let's take time to ponder, like Mary did, what Jesus, our Savior is to us.

Out of the darkness came the light of the world.

Awesome wonder!

References

Luke 2:8-20

Psalm 23:1

John 10:12

Isaiah 40:11

Revelation 4:9

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We’re talking about Joseph in the Christmas Story today!

Mary was betrothed to Joseph when he became aware that she was with child. What does it mean to be betrothed? What type of man was Joseph?

Joseph's actions in the Christmas story were telling of his character. Joseph is called “son of David” in the book of Matthew. Joseph is from the lineage of David, and part of Isaiah's prophecy to bring Jesus here: “Immanuel, God with us”, to save us from our sins. Joseph plays an important role! He’s a part of something bigger than himself.

In this episode:

• Joseph learning of Mary being with child and his plan of action
• How the Angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream, and what he shared
• The arrival in Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus in a manger

Dreams: What do we know about dreams in the Bible? Find out some facts about dreams.

How can we learn from Joseph’s character amidst non-traditional situations? Do we know that we, too, are part of something bigger than ourselves?

Ponder point: “Doing hard things.” Do we get a message from God and act immediately or do we pause? “Do not be afraid” is a common theme. When have we been afraid to do something?

We find some similarities in the stories of Mary and Joseph in this episode. Tune in to hear a lively discussion about Joseph’s experience in the Christmas story.

Scripture References

Matthew 1:18-25

Isaiah 7:14

Luke 2:4-7

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What would you have done if you were in Mary’s shoes? We’re talking about the details around Mary, the mother of Jesus, in this first of 4 episodes of our Christmas Story Series.

What did Mary experience? What were her possible emotions and feelings? It’s a deep dive into what a girl, chosen by God, walked through to bring us the Savior of the world! In this episode:

• The Angel Gabriel visited Mary
• Mary met with her relative Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist
• Mary prayed the Magnificat prayer
• Mary gave birth to Jesus

Hear shares from Bethany and Carol in this jam-packed episode about Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ as we prepare for Christmas!

References

Luke 1:26-55

Luke 2:6-7

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Thankfulness. Giving thanks and choosing to be thankful can be hard sometimes, depending on the circumstance. Isn’t it comforting to know that God works everything out for the good of those who love God? Which in itself is something to be thankful for!

In this episode, you’ll hear some biblical facts about giving thanks, some fun facts around Thanksgiving, and some interesting conversation about what can help us remember to be thankful - especially when we’re waiting for an answer on an important decision.

What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving? Your favorite memory? We spend some time reminiscing about some favorite things and stories about Thanksgiving.

Hear a conversation centered on thankfulness with Bethany and Carol on this episode of the Pour Out Your Joy podcast - And HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Scripture References

Thessalonians 5:16-18

Ephesians 5:20

Romans 8:28

Psalm 107:1

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Snowflakes are unique, one-of-a-kind. Put them all together and they become a lot of things! What about You? And others around you? How did God create YOU? Hear some interesting facts in this episode, about fingerprints…and body parts!

Where has God put you? It's interesting to consider where God has put us, in this place and time. Ponder point: What does your life-timeline look like?

Are we living for God now, or are we waiting for "when I reach this goal…" "when I am this age…"

Catch some fun joy spotlights in this episode that will make you smile! Listen to this interesting discussion about God, snowflakes, and You, with Bethany and Carol.

Scripture References

Job 38:22

1 Corinthians 12:14-17

Psalm 139:13-18, 23-24

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God is good - are we good too? And if God is good, why do bad things happen?

We’re looking at the goodness of God today.

What happened when Adam and Eve ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Now what? … But God! Bethany shares from a Pastor’s sermon on this topic, and Carol is walking through the “Goodness of God” song lyrics as they share perspectives on the goodness of God.

Do we know that God is for us, not against us? How do we handle the hard things in life?

Hear scripture references and shares about how the goodness of God is shown through His actions. Especially through Jesus Christ as our savior.

Tune in to this episode for some good conversation about God’s goodness with Bethany and Carol.

References

Genesis 2:17, 3:1-7

Mark 10:17-21

Romans 3:10

Psalms 89: 14-15

Galatians: 5:22

Jeremiah 31:14

Psalms 23:6

Song: Goodness of God song https://youtu.be/n0FBb6hnwTo?si=nNmV6odALgZfslv3

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We’re not of this world, we’re just passing through. But the sinful world affects us. So how do we navigate it?

Tune in to this episode and find biblical references and perspectives to help navigate this world.

Highlights in this episode: trust, control, loving others, burdens, our time, and the future. It’s a jam-packed episode!

What can we ask of the Lord to help us navigate life in the world we live in? And have joy while we’re here?

Hear from Bethany and Carol on navigating the world we live in, with God at the center.

References

Preaching from: Francis Chan, Vodi Bachman

John 17:15-16

Romas 12:2

Proverbs 3:5

Psalm 55:22

Revelation 21:4

Romans 12:2

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