180. The Hope of Christmas and Ways to Walk it Well w/ Catherine Segars

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In today's episode, Bethany welcomes listeners into a special Christmas episode joined by Catherine, host of the Christian Parent/Crazy World Podcast. As the holiday season approaches, the anticipation builds. Amid the festive chaos, it's easy to get swept away in the flurry of activities and lose sight of the true essence of Christmas. Bethany and Catherine bring listeners into an encouraging episode about intentionally walking into the season with a focus on keeping Jesus at the forefront. Too often, the true gift of Christmas, Jesus, gets overshadowed by the pressure of not measuring up. The holiday season becomes a list of expectations, and in the midst of it all, the significance of Jesus as a gift can be lost. The frantic pace of Christmas can be overwhelming, making it challenging to stay focused on what truly matters. Amidst the hustle and bustle, take intentional breaks to sit and rest with Him. Whether through prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection, these moments of stillness allow us to reconnect with the heart of the season. Bethany and Catherine share traditions, recommendations, and encouragement for bringing Jesus to the forefront of your holiday celebrations. Whether through prayer, scripture reading, or acts of kindness, keeping Him front and center ensures that our celebrations are anchored in the true essence of Christmas. This Christmas, may our celebrations reflect the profound love and grace that Jesus brings into our lives.   Learn and Connect with Catherine: Catherine Segars is an award-winning actress and playwright—turned stay-at-home-mom—turned author, speaker, podcaster, and motherhood apologist. This homeschooling mama of five has a Master’s Degree in Communications and is host of Life Audio’s Christian Parent/Crazy World (named 2022 Best Kid’s and Family Podcast by Spark Media). On CPCW, Catherine navigates through tough cultural and theological topics to help parents establish a sound Biblical foundation for their children. She is also an award-winning writer whose regular articles on family, faith, and culture reach hundreds of thousands of readers on Crosswalk, iBelieve, Bible Study Tools, and Christian Headlines. Listen to Christian Parent/Crazy World Podcast Grow in Faith with Daily Christian Living Articles iBelieve - Christian Women Inspirational Blogs and Devotionals Connect with Bethany: Website Instagram Facebook