The Preparatory Peace of Advent: Making Room for the Prince of Peace

In this episode of Awaken to Grace, hosts Brian Myers and Derrick Scott III are joined by Rev. Dr. Debbie Allen, Southwest District Superintendent, for a conversation about the second week of Advent. They explore the biblical concept of peace drawing on Isaiah 11 and John the Baptist's call to prepare the way through repentance. The conversation reframes repentance as reorientation, and discusses practical ways to be peacemakers during the busy holiday season, including the importance of intentionality, slowing down, and practices like labyrinth prayer walks. They conclude by reflecting on lighting the second Advent candle and offering a prayer for peace in our homes, churches, and world. For more on the year-long Awakened to Grace series, check out awakenedtograce.org. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley.