Faking It Through Christmas: When Joy Feels Impossible

Scott Madison | December 28, 2025 In the space between Christmas and New Year's, many of us are "faking it till we make it"—celebrating while grieving, smiling through sadness. After losing his mother this year, Deacon shares how the incarnation speaks directly to those struggling through the holidays. Through Isaiah's promise of salvation, John's revelation of the Word made flesh, and the reality that Jesus "tented" among us to experience our full humanity, we discover that God meets us in our grief and calls us beloved even when we're just trying to get through the day. --- We are a community of believers in South Austin committed to growing in faith and sharing God's love. Join us at www.rezaustin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rezaustin/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gUKwQSR6HbpEZljGxd4Ti?si=b9c871728fd442fc Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resurrection-south-austin/id1045744334