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EPISODE · Nov 29, 2023 · 15 MIN

128 The Scandal of the Manger

from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer

Wednesday, 29 November: Join John Spencer for an unusual exploration of the Christmas story as he delves into the scandalous nature of the incarnation. Reflecting on the birth of Jesus, John considers the unexpected setting of the manger and the radical decision of God to place His Son in the imperfect, dirty, and unsanitary hearts of humanity. Drawing parallels between the ordinary and the divine, John shares a unique perspective on the possibility of Joseph's role in placing Baby Jesus in the manger, inviting listeners to contemplate their response when God places the Baby in their arms. In this thought-provoking episode, discover the true scandal of Christmas—the divine meeting the earthly, the perfect entering the imperfect. ⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

Wednesday, 29 November: Join John Spencer for an unusual exploration of the Christmas story as he delves into the scandalous nature of the incarnation. Reflecting on the birth of Jesus, John considers the unexpected setting of the manger and the radical decision of God to place His Son in the imperfect, dirty, and unsanitary hearts of humanity. Drawing parallels between the ordinary and the divine, John shares a unique perspective on the possibility of Joseph's role in placing Baby Jesus in the manger, inviting listeners to contemplate their response when God places the Baby in their arms. In this thought-provoking episode, discover the true scandal of Christmas—the divine meeting the earthly, the perfect entering the imperfect. ⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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