What Makes The Christmas Season So Special?

There’s something about Christmas that draws people in whether or not they believe in Jesus. In this episode, Chad and Robert explore why the Christmas season feels different and what our souls are actually responding to beneath the nostalgia, generosity, and traditions.

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Chapters:
00:25 Why the Holy Spirit Makes Christmas Possible
02:27 Jesus and Emmanuel
04:22 Why Christmas Feels Special to Everyone
07:08 Phantom Pain and the Human Soul
08:17 Heaven Came to Earth
08:56 God Worked His Way to Us
09:11 Why People Say Yes to Christmas Eve
09:47 God’s Patient Pursuit
10:33 Why Simple Invitations Matter
11:36 Why Evil Points to God’s Reality
13:29 Our Appetites Point Beyond This World
14:24 Books for Seekers and Skeptics
16:05 What Experiencing the Spirit Changes
17:13 Obedience Flows From Presence
19:16 A Better View of God
20:40 A Simple Daily Prayer Practice
23:33 Hearing God’s Encouragement
24:30 Quieting a Busy Mind
26:09 Psalm 1 and Fruit in Season
28:46 Scripture as the Spirit’s Voice

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Published on Dec 16, 2025

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