'Tis the Season: The Empty Stocking

An episode of the Faith & Culture podcast, hosted by Lake Ridge Bible Church, titled "'Tis the Season: The Empty Stocking" was published on December 12, 2022 and runs 65 minutes.

December 12, 2022 ·65m · Faith & Culture

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"'Tis the Season: The Empty Stocking" This episode of our holiday series focuses on the difficulties of celebrating Christmas in the midst of grief. For many people, the joy of the sights and smells of Christmas are mingled with sorrow over lost people and relationships. For many people, the empty chair at the Christmas table makes Christmas cheer taste sour. Does Christmas require us to fake a smile? How can we find deeper joy than the flimsy facade of a Hallmark Christmas? What does Christmas have to say to our grief? Can we keep Christmas and find joy while still mourning what we have lost? Join us for the emotional episode of 'Tis the Season.

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"'Tis the Season: The Empty Stocking"
This episode of our holiday series focuses on the difficulties of celebrating Christmas in the midst of grief. For many people, the joy of the sights and smells of Christmas are mingled with sorrow over lost people and relationships. For many people, the empty chair at the Christmas table makes Christmas cheer taste sour. Does Christmas require us to fake a smile? How can we find deeper joy than the flimsy facade of a Hallmark Christmas? What does Christmas have to say to our grief? Can we keep Christmas and find joy while still mourning what we have lost? Join us for the emotional episode of 'Tis the Season.

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