With Christmas just one week away, it’s important to take a step back and reflect on how the story of Jesus gives us hope. John, Diane and Paul discuss how they find comfort through the story of Christ’s birth, and evangelist J. John explains what the purpose of Christmas is. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Christmas Stories

The Beautiful Hope of Christmas

During the holidays, it’s good to have fun with your loved ones. John, Lisa and Diane talk about their favorite activities to do with their family and friends; plus you’ll also hear part 2 of the Adventures in Odyssey drama, “It’s a Pokenberry Christmas,” based on the film, It’s a Wonderful Life. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Season 4, Episode 4: A Heart-Warming Christmas Story (Pt. 2)

With the Christmas season now in full swing, John, Diane and Lisa will talk about their favorite Christmas movies and what they’re most grateful for this year. You’ll also hear part 1 of the Adventures in Odyssey drama, “It’s a Pokenberry Christmas,” which is based on the classic movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Season 4, Episode 3: A Heart-Warming Christmas Story (Pt. 1)

While Christmas can be a time to get together with family and friends, it’s also a beautiful opportunity to reach out to people in your community. John, Diane and Paul share about friends they admire for their willingness to reach out to others; and you’ll also hear the powerful audio drama, “When Christmas Came to Thorn Creek Bridge.” Get the Advent Calendar: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/CSAdvent Join the AIO Club: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/ChristmasOAClub If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Season 4, Episode 2: Bringing Peace to Your Community

While 2020 has been a year filled with lots of twists and turns, the Christmas and Advent seasons can still give us hope. John, Lisa, Paul and Diane share how they’re planning to celebrate Christmas this year; and author Asheritah Ciuciu gives some creative and inspiring ways to celebrate Advent with your family. El app de Enfoque a la Familia: http://bit.ly/enfoquewebapp If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Preparing for Advent

Welcome to Season 4 of the Christmas Stories podcast! John, Paul, Lisa and Diane are back this year to preview Season 4, and to share their favorite things of the holiday season.

Season 4 Preview

Like a director behind a curtain, God is working in your life even when you can‚Äôt see it. Today, John and Diane share stories about being surprised at Christmas; and you‚Äôll hear the incredible story of, ‚ÄúThe Innkeepers Dream,‚Äù portrayed by the late David Shelton.

Season 3, Episode 5: Christmas Surprise

Like a director behind a curtain, God is working in your life even when you can’t see it. Today, John and Diane share stories about being surprised at Christmas; and you’ll hear the incredible story of, “The Innkeepers Dream,” portrayed by the late David Shelton.

Season 3 | Episode 5: Christmas Surprise

Serving God at Christmastime is a beautiful opportunity to shine light into a dark world. But you might be asking how? Today on Christmas Stories, you'll hear a powerful drama called "Shoemaker Martin" and John, Diane, and Paul share encouraging stories about serving God in simple ways.

Season 3, Episode 4: Giving Hope This Holiday

Serving God at Christmastime is a beautiful opportunity to shine light into a dark world. But you might be asking how? Today on Christmas Stories, you’ll hear a powerful drama called, “Shoemaker Martin;” and John, Diane and Paul share encouraging stories about serving God in simple ways.

Season 3 | Episode 4: Giving Hope this Holiday

With Christmas approaching soon, we continue to remember the story that gave us this holiday. You'll hear the second part of "Nine Months in Nazareth" as Mary and Joseph welcomed Jesus into the world. Plus, Liz Curtis Higgs talks about God working through impossible circumstances, and John, Lisa, and Diane share some inspiring Christmas memories.

Season 3, Episode 3: The Miracle of Christmas (Pt. 2)

With Christmas approaching soon, we continue to remember the story that gave us this holiday. You’ll hear the second part of, “Nine Months in Nazareth,” as Mary and Joseph welcomed Jesus into the world; Liz Curtis Higgs talks about God working through impossible circumstances; and John, Lisa and Diane share inspiring Christmas memories.

Season 3| Episode 3: The Miracle of Christmas (Pt. 2)

Have you ever wondered what it was like walking in Mary and Joseph's shoes as they prepared for the birth of Jesus? John, Diane, and Lisa share the first part of a drama called "Nine Months in Nazareth" which re-tells Mary and Joseph's story. Plus, author Liz Curtis Higgs describes how the Nativity story can give you hope today.

Season 3, Episode 2: The Miracle of Christmas (Pt. 1)

Have you ever wondered what it was like walking in Mary and Joseph’s shoes as they prepared for the birth of Jesus? John, Diane and Lisa share the first part of a drama called, “Nine Months in Nazareth,” retelling Mary and Joseph’s story; and author Liz Curtis Higgs describes how the Nativity story can give you hope today.

Season 3| Episode 2: The Miracle of Christmas (Pt. 1)

Like a strand of colorful lights brightening a tree, getting a Christmas present can spark gratitude within your heart. John, Lisa, Paul and Diane share stories about their favorite Christmas presents; and you'll hear a heartwarming drama called "Such As I Have," about finding gratitude in a hospital room.

Season 3, Episode 1: Enjoying the Season

Delight in fun and heartwarming memories of the holiday with Christmas Stories by Focus on the Family.

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