Advent from Constant Wonder

BYUradio
  • 0,0 (0)
  • Vetenskap
  • Serien är fullständig

Enjoy an audio advent calendar with a short episode for every day from December 1st through Christmas. Each episode invites thoughtful reflection on the season, inspired by nature’s miraculous phenomena (from a turtle hibernating through the cold of winter to tree sap that solidifies into frankincense) as well as music and art traditionally connected with the biblical story of the Nativity. Advent is a series from the Constant Wonder podcast, produced by BYUradio.

Visa alla
  1. A Fresh Way to Celebrate Advent - December 1

    Avsnitt 1

    A Fresh Way to Celebrate Advent - December 1

    Here's a way to reawaken the wonder of the Christmas season: a mini Advent garden. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent tradition with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Christine Sine, gardener and author of "The Gift of Wonder: Creative Practices For Delighting in God"

    13 min
  2. Waiting for the Light - December 2

    Avsnitt 2

    Waiting for the Light - December 2

    Historically, believers in Christianity were encouraged to focus on only the essentials. Gayle Boss brings this ancient practice into the 21st century, simplifying the holidays. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent tradition with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Gayle Boss, author of "All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings"

    11 min
  3. It Takes a Village - December 3

    Avsnitt 3

    It Takes a Village - December 3

    In Italy, it takes a village to welcome the Christ child. We explore the sacred within raucous Neapolitan nativity sets that can boast hundreds of figures. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Ed Simon, author of "Elysium: A Visual History of Angelology"

    11 min
  4. Hope in the Bleak Midwinter - December 4

    Avsnitt 4

    Hope in the Bleak Midwinter - December 4

    When the winter world is dark and still, look to the Christmas story for the promise of light. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Hannah Anderson, author of "Heaven and Nature Sing: 25 Advent Reflections to Bring Joy to the World"

    11 min
  5. Love Has a Ripple Effect (#LightTheWorld) - December 5

    Avsnitt 5

    Love Has a Ripple Effect (#LightTheWorld) - December 5

    When he was a teen, Isaac Ogutu’s family was gifted a cow by an English farmer, and their lives were transformed. Now, years later, Isaac works with Ripple Effect to lift other families out of poverty, too. Guests: Isaac Ogutu, Farm Systems and Sustainability Officer, Ripple Effect Paul Stuart, CEO, Ripple Effect Learn more or donate to Ripple Effect here: https://rippleeffect.org/us

    17 min
  6. Celebrating the Creation During Advent - December 6

    Avsnitt 6

    Celebrating the Creation During Advent - December 6

    How children can learn from the Creation story to love Advent. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Kelli Ann Wilson, blogger at "Around the Year: A Journey Through the Seasons of Nature and the Christian Year"

    15 min
  7. Bells Ring Out for Charity - December 7

    Avsnitt 7

    Bells Ring Out for Charity - December 7

    Generosity is contagious . . . and sometimes competitive—in the best way possible! Stories from a Salvation Army bell-ringer. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent tradition with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: David Hudson, former National Commander of The Salvation Army officer

    12 min
  8. Be Not Afraid - December 8

    Avsnitt 8

    Be Not Afraid - December 8

    When an angel shows up in scripture, its first words are often "be not afraid." Who are these creatures, and what role do they play in Christian doctrine and tradition? Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Ed Simon, author of "Elysium: A Visual History of Angelology"

    15 min
Visa hela säsong 2 025 (26)

Trailrar

Om

Enjoy an audio advent calendar with a short episode for every day from December 1st through Christmas. Each episode invites thoughtful reflection on the season, inspired by nature’s miraculous phenomena (from a turtle hibernating through the cold of winter to tree sap that solidifies into frankincense) as well as music and art traditionally connected with the biblical story of the Nativity. Advent is a series from the Constant Wonder podcast, produced by BYUradio.

Information

Mer från BYUradio