172: What is Advent and Why Do We Celebrate It?

We are starting to enter the season where the preparations for Christmas are being made. If you attend certain churches, you may be starting what is called Advent? Why do some churches do advent? Where did it come from? What does it actually mean? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller come together to discuss the meaning, history, and reason for advent. So warm yourself up with a nice hot cup, and join in for the conversation.   //Resources Used In This Episode// What is Advent? Meaning of the Christmas Tradition (christianity.com) Advent | Description, Meaning, History, & Symbols | Britannica The History of Advent (thegospelcoalition.org) Advent - Catholic Apostolate Center The Importance of Advent - Lifeway Women Advent, the time leading up to Christmas - WhyChristmas.com Why is Advent Important? - Focus on the Family   //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/044-what-does-it-mean-to-find-your-identity-in-christ/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/060-how-should-we-study-the-bible/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/049-new-heaven-new-earth-new-jerusalem-and-why-it-even-matters/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/063-what-is-undeserved-grace/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/071-how-to-keep-christ%E2%80%A9as-our-focus%E2%80%A9during-christmas/   // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/ RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee:  https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com En Ged Music Festival:https://www.engedimusicfest.com