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Dec 4, 2025 22 min

Stumps, Shoots, and Second Chances

from Readings from the Cheap Seats Hosted by Frank Hartle

Stumps, Shoots, and Second Chances This week's episode of 'Readings from the Cheap Seats' I delve into the texts for the Second Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72, Romans 15:4-9, and Matthew 3:1-12. Discover the essence of Advent’s 'double vision'—both future-facing and reflecting on Christ’s first coming. Explore the themes of justice, peace, hope, and repentance as we prepare for Christmas. Join in asking key questions to transform stumps in our lives into new shoots of faith. Let's prepare spiritually for the coming of the King. #Advent #SundayReadings #FaithJourney 00:00 Introduction to the Second Sunday of Advent 01:02 Isaiah 11: The Shoot From the Stump 04:27 Psalm 72: The Kind of King We Actually Want 06:33 Romans 15: Hope, Scripture, and One Voice 10:08 Matthew 3: John the Baptist and the Kingdom At Hand 17:03 Tying It All Together 19:19 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts Music: 'Say A Prayer' by Freek van Workum

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