1. Hidden Streams wanted to finish the year with a celebration of the good and holy gift of love.
  2. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Advent and Christmas traditions from Latin America.
  3. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth while both are pregnant – Mary with Jesus, and Elizabeth with John.
  4. In this episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore the peculiar story of the Sons of Sceva from Acts 19, discussing the miraculous acts performed by the apostles, the dangers of mimicking faith without true belief, and the implications of syncretism in the early church.
  5. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man who is likely the most prolific and popular Christian songwriters in the English language with a special connection to the season.
  6. David and Adam discuss the problems and ramifications of the infinite Son of God becoming finite human flesh at Jesus' nativity.
  7. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at a tradition in the church akin to “Holy Week” but for Christmas.
  8. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer two questions (one of which pertains to the season).
  9. Craig and a more-or-less alert Troy take a look at the 3rd Epistle of John.