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Take Time to Remember
During this week between Christmas and the New Year, John invites us to pause and remember both the hard times and the ways we experienced God's goodness in 2021.
241 | The Journey
How do you know when it's time to end a good thing? As the AndSons podcast nears its final episode, Sam and Blaine reveal how they knew this was the right moment to bring the series to a close. They also share how beautiful and hard it's been knowing this decision may disappoint others, facing the risk of what's next, grappling with the difference between leaving and arriving, and processing their own grief as this chapter comes to a close. Show Note: The poem excerpted at the end of this podcast is "The Journey" by David Whyte.
Your Heart at Christmas
Where has your heart been going this Advent season? John and Stasi talk about the importance of shepherding your heart through the holidays. Show Note: Opening and closing music excerpts are from the album Handel: Messiah / Part 1 - "Comfort Ye, My People...Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted" by Philip Langridge & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner & George Frideric Handel.
BONUS: The Mount Vigil Podcast
Blaine Eldredge introduces an episode of his new venture, The Mount Vigil Podcast. www.mountvigil.org
The Glorious Impossible
The Christmas Season is upon us with all of its wonder, its joy, and its pressure. In this podcast, we gather to learn lessons from Scripture, fix our gaze once again on Jesus, and ask Him to interrupt our ordinary with His glorious and make something miraculous. Because He loves to do that very thing.SHOW NOTESSCRIPTURE:Luke 1:30 — But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.Mary’s story — Luke 1:1-56Wedding at Cana — John 2:1-12SONGS: A very special thank you to our vocalists: Karen Christakis, Michelle Patterson, Susie Eldredge, Amy DaleOh Little Town of BethlehemO Come, O Come, Emmanuel
240 | What's Next
The AndSons podcast is drawing to a close but AndSons is NOT ending. In this conversation, Sam and Blaine share what's next for each of them. Sam reveals plans for the future print volumes of the magazine as well as a 2022 live AndSons event that will become a long-term video resource for young men. And Blaine introduces his new focus, named Mount Vigil. Completely distinct from AndSons, Mount Vigil is a platform to help men and women interpret the movements of the story of God and discover how to enter into a deep and alert experience of Jesus in this significant time. For more on Mount Vigil—including podcasts, articles, and videos—visit www.mountvigil.org
The Restoration of Joy
In this third week of Advent, John shares how to replace unbelief and fleeting moments of happiness with the great joy of Jesus and the wonder of our salvation. Show Note: Joy to the World opening and closing song excerpts from Choir of King's College Cambridge Sings Christmas Carols. Glory to God in the Highest song excerpt from Handel: Messiah by George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.
239 | Sage Advice for Your Twenties
The Wild at Heart men's team recently gathered for a new mission—to share insights gleaned from the ups and downs of their twenties. To start the conversation, Sam and Blaine invited the guys over forty (John, Bart, Allen, Morgan, Alex, JD, Justin, and Barry) into the podcast studio one at a time and asked them this question: "Looking back, what do you now wish you could tell the you of your twenties"? The advice is timely and timeless. Because every man feels both overwhelmed and underqualified during this demanding season. So imagine being around a fire-pit with these men as you take in these personal, powerful stories of those who have traveled the miles, earned the scars, and, along the way, discovered what matters most.
Mistakes We Make at Christmas
Navigating the holiday season isn't easy. Through stories and laughter, John, Sam, Stacey, and Allen share past mistakes and good choices made around Christmas.
42 – The Glorious Impossible – 12/1/2021
12/1/2021: The Glorious Impossible – The Christmas Season is upon us with all of its wonder, its joy and its pressure. This evening, we gather together to learn lessons from Scripture, fix our gaze once again on Jesus and ask Him to interrupt our ordinary with His glorious and make something miraculous. Because He loves to do that very thing. You can find the list of worship we used at this gathering here on Spotify.
What I Love About Jesus
As we enter into the Christmas season, today’s podcast is a special treat. Stasi invites the Wild at Heart team to share stories and words about what they love about Jesus. Friends, it’s so important to remind each other of the attributes of Jesus. As we intentionally turn our gaze upon him, we come to know the vast goodness of his heart for us more deeply. As you listen, may your heart be drawn closer to his.
238 | God's Will?
In this listener-requested topic, Sam and Blaine enter the deep waters of how to know the will of God. Most arrive at this question through the problem of pain, the desire to make choices that please God, or seeking his seal of approval on an outcome we want. But what if something more is at play that requires us to ask additional questions? Like how do free will and the issue of evil factor into the equation? Does God have a single vision for our lives (so we better not blow it)—or is he inviting us to co-determine the future with him? Finally...if the Creator really does care enough to engage with us in both the daily and the major decisions, how do we enter into that with him?
The Return of Eden
Discover how the first week of Advent is an invitation to rehearse the re-enchantment of this world and proclaim the return of Eden.
237 | All Good Things
This episode features a big announcement about what's ahead for AndSons. You'll want to find some space to be fully present for this recent live stream where Sam and Blaine share what this new season looks like for them and the future of this podcast series.
This Thanksgiving
John and Stasi reveal how releasing expectations and extending forgiveness can increase our capacity for gratitude this Thanksgiving.
Meeting God in the Desert
Jesus is the God of the Valley, just as much as he is the God of the Mountaintop. In this conversation, Stasi, Michelle Patterson, and Karen Christakis talk about what it has been like for them to meet God in the desert. Friends, all of our tears are treasured by God, and when we turn to him in difficult times it is not only worship, it is a rescue.