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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 15 MIN

663 Christ Who Came Down and Was Lifted Up (Philippians 2:5–11)

from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer

Wednesday, December 17th: In this episode of The Daily Grind, John explores what many scholars believe is one of the earliest Christian hymns, preserved for us in Philippians 2:5–11. Written into a letter to a Roman colony shaped by power, status, and honor, this hymn tells a radically different story of greatness. It traces Christ’s journey from divine glory to humble obedience, even to death on a cross, and then to exaltation by God. The episode reflects on how Advent is not merely sentimental but revolutionary, redefining power through humility and service. Listeners are invited to consider how the mindset of Christ shapes the way they live, wait, and follow Him today.⁠⁠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, December 17th: In this episode of The Daily Grind, John explores what many scholars believe is one of the earliest Christian hymns, preserved for us in Philippians 2:5–11. Written into a letter to a Roman colony shaped by power, status, and honor, this hymn tells a radically different story of greatness. It traces Christ’s journey from divine glory to humble obedience, even to death on a cross, and then to exaltation by God. The episode reflects on how Advent is not merely sentimental but revolutionary, redefining power through humility and service. Listeners are invited to consider how the mindset of Christ shapes the way they live, wait, and follow Him today.⁠⁠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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