This season of the True Girl podcast is all about the wonder of Christmas—three breathtaking true stories behind your favorite carols. Join Dannah Gresh by the fireside on her Pennsylvania farm as snow falls softly outside and the Christmas tree twinkles. Together, you’ll uncover how songs like "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night" were born out of struggle, hope, and awe. Each story will point your heart back to the greatest wonder of all: Jesus.
Episodes in this season
The Carol that Quieted a Battlefield
- December 17, 2025
- 11-minute listen
Dannah talks about how one man turned frustrating circumstances to an opportunity to worship God, and how the carol he wrote went on to play a part in pausing a war. Listen and find out more →
The Carol that Broke Chains
- December 24, 2025
- 9-minute listen
The best Christmas carols aren't only about Jesus' birth; they also talk about who He is and what He has done. Dannah Gresh explores the history of one such song. Listen and find out more →
The Carol to Sing All Year Long
- December 31, 2025
- 7-minute listen
You spend a month every year celebrating Jesus' birth in a special way, but the fact that He became human, lived, died, and rose again should cause joy in your heart all year. One popular Christmas carol wasn't meant to be sung only at Christmas. Listen and find out more →