Music is a huge part of our holiday tradition. By hearing them over and over, it’s easy to mindlessly let them slip into the background. But there’s a lot of rich theology in many of our Christmas carols. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth will help you appreciate the deep meaning in some of your favorite carols.
Episodes in this season
Longing for the Messiah
- December 15, 2021
- 28-minute listen
Music is a huge part of our holiday tradition. There’s a lot of rich theology in many of our Christmas carols. Listen and find out more →
Rod and Key
- December 16, 2021
- 26-minute listen
When we sing “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” we include the lines, “The Rod of Jesse” and “The Key of David.” Do you know what those phrases mean? Listen and find out more →
Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall Come
- December 17, 2021
- 25-minute listen
Why do we decorate with lights around Christmas? Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth says lights are not only festive—they’re very meaningful. Listen and find out more →
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
- December 20, 2021
- 27-minute listen
What are you waiting for the most? Do you know that intense waiting is a big part of the Christmas story? Listen and find out more →
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
- December 24, 2021
- 25-minute listen
Imagine you lived in a spacious mansion in a beautiful setting. Would you want to move into a shack without running water or heat? Listen and find out more →
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
- December 9, 2025
- 25-minute listen
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” has a long history. The lyrics were tweaked by a famous preacher. Then the original music was replaced. Nancy will tell you the fascinating history of this carol. But more importantly, she’ll show you the gospel in it. Listen and find out more →
Oh Come, All Ye Faithful
- December 10, 2025
- 27-minute listen
One of the most popular carols declares, “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant.” But sometimes the holidays come bearing grief instead. When this season feels heavy, Nancy wants to remind you—there’s a joy not based on circumstances. Listen and find out more →
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
- December 11, 2025
- 28-minute listen
“God rest ye merry, gentlemen.” You’ve probably sung this line many times around Christmas. But do you understand it? Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth is here to explain. She’ll show you how this beautiful hymn can help you move from dismay to joy. Listen and find out more →