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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 17 MIN

667 The Silence Before the Song Waiting When God Seems Quiet (Luke 1:5–25, 57–80)

from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer

Tuesday, December 23rd: n this episode of The Daily Grind, John reflects on the long silence that comes before the joy of Christmas, focusing on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. Their faithful waiting reminds us that God’s silence is not absence, and delay is not denial. Advent teaches us that God often does His deepest work quietly, shaping hearts through patience, trust, and obedience before the celebration begins. This episode invites listeners to see waiting not as wasted time, but as a season where God prepares us for joy.⁠⁠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.

Tuesday, December 23rd: n this episode of The Daily Grind, John reflects on the long silence that comes before the joy of Christmas, focusing on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. Their faithful waiting reminds us that God’s silence is not absence, and delay is not denial. Advent teaches us that God often does His deepest work quietly, shaping hearts through patience, trust, and obedience before the celebration begins. This episode invites listeners to see waiting not as wasted time, but as a season where God prepares us for joy.⁠⁠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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