Pagan Holidays and Christians - Episode 12 Trust in God podcast

"Well, actually... Christmas is just a pagan holiday." We've all heard it. As the holiday season approaches, this claim can cause confusion and doubt for Christians. Are Halloween, Christmas, and Easter just repurposed pagan rituals? And if so, should we even be celebrating them?In this powerful episode of the Trust in God Podcast, Father Bennett and Grant tackle this question head-on. They explore the rich history of how the Church engaged with different cultures, not by destroying them, but by "baptizing" their traditions and redeeming them for Christ—just as God redeems each one of us.Tune in to discover:A priest's definitive answer to the "Well, actually..." guy who says all our holidays are pagan.The brilliant way the Church "baptizes" pagan customs, revealing the truth they were pointing toward all along.How St. Paul's encounter with the "Unknown God" in Athens gives us a blueprint for evangelization.The surprising Christian meaning behind Christmas trees and the miraculous, culture-transforming story of Our Lady of Guadalupe.The modern danger of secularism creeping back in and paganizing our Christian holidays from the inside out.How to reclaim the holiday season for Christ by celebrating Advent and the full 12 Days of Christmas.This episode will equip you with the confidence and knowledge to celebrate our Christian holidays with deeper meaning and to use them as a powerful opportunity for evangelism.🛑 Take the Challenge: This holiday season, take an evangelistic view. Find one opportunity—whether it's at Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas—to gently remind someone of the true, Christ-centered reason we celebrate. Be a light, not a critic.Get Involved👍 Like: Help us spread this message of hope by hitting the LIKE button!🔄 Share: Pass this episode along to a friend or family member who has questions about the origins of our holidays.🔔 Subscribe: Join the Trust in God Podcast community on YouTube and hit the bell icon to stay updated on our faith-filled conversations!For more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=0f4944c2dfec45cbWe’re excited to grow with you!