Most manger scenes include animals, shepherds, and wise men. But an important biblical character visited the baby Jesus before the Magi ever arrived. As an unsung Christmas character, Simeon has a lot to teach you about who Jesus is and why he came.
Episodes in this season
Fully Human, Fully God
- December 6, 2022
- 28-minute listen
The word Jesus is everywhere. Have you ever slowed down to consider who He is? Listen and find out more →
The Humility of Christ
- December 7, 2022
- 25-minute listen
Christmas is all about humility. Find out why. Listen and find out more →
Purification
- December 8, 2022
- 28-minute listen
After Mary gave birth to Jesus, she went to the temple to present a sacrifice. Listen and find out more →
A Very Special Baby Dedication
- December 9, 2022
- 26-minute listen
A lot of churches conduct baby dedications in which parents present their children to the Lord. Listen and find out more →
A Legacy of Dedication
- December 13, 2022
- 26-minute listen
At some point, all parents need to hand control of their children over to God. But that doesn’t mean they don’t continue loving and training them. Listen and find out more →
Waiting for Consolation
- December 14, 2022
- 30-minute listen
Has anyone known just what to say to make you feel better when you have felt emotionally low? The gift of consolation is rare. Listen and find out more →
Longing Fulfilled
- December 15, 2022
- 30-minute listen
If you’ve spent any time around children, you know that waiting can be hard for them. But let's be honest: It can be hard for you and me, too. Listen and find out more →
Moved by the Spirit
- December 19, 2022
- 31-minute listen
The Christmas spirit. Is there really such a thing? Maybe not. But the Holy Spirit was fully involved in the Christmas story. Explore His role. Listen and find out more →
A Christmas Psalm
- December 20, 2022
- 27-minute listen
What’s your favorite Christmas song? Nancy will tell you about one of the first Christmas songs, written while Jesus was still a baby. Listen and find out more →
Now That I've Held Him in My Arms
- December 21, 2022
- 26-minute listen
There’s a difference between knowing theories about God and actually meeting Him. A biblical character discovered that around the time of the first Christmas. Listen and find out more →
The Cornerstone
- December 22, 2022
- 27-minute listen
When you hear about Jesus Christ, are you still amazed and in awe at what God has done in sending Him? Listen and find out more →
The Sign and the Sword
- December 23, 2022
- 27-minute listen
People say strange things to new moms, such as, "Just wait until they’re teenagers! Then you’ll be sorry." As a new mom, Mary heard something odd. Listen and find out more →