BONUS - David Achata: Was Bethlehem Strategic? Recovering the "Religion of Jesus" in an Age of Empire

In this bonus episode, David Achata challenges us to look at the Holiday Season as a time to remember "The Religion of Jesus" vs. "The Religion about Jesus." Who were the Magi that came from a distance of 1600 miles? Why did they go to Jerusalem? What do their beliefs about power, wisdom and authority show us for our time today in 2025?  As we finish 2025 and look ahead to 2026 - here's a Christmas message to contemplate.  If you'd like to read the substack blog that comes with this podcast, go click here. To support this podcast you can do so at http://davidachata.substack.com/  To learn more about David's work see: https://jointherootedway.com/ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the How People Grow Podcast.