Episode 138. Cultivating a Heart for Advent

In this episode, Amy reflect on the season of Advent and how it points believers toward four core spiritual truths — hope, spiritual warfare (peace), worship (joy), and human dignity (love). Christmas is not about the trappings of the season (lights, gifts, cookies), but about celebrating the coming of Christ, renewing hope, engaging in the cosmic battle against evil, worshiping God, and affirming the value of every human life. She encourages listeners to live out these truths practically — through grief with hope, spiritual headship and discipleship at home, heartfelt worship amid busyness, and compassionate generosity toward the vulnerable — so that their families and communities reflect the gospel's transforming power.

Main Points Covered

• What is Advent?
• Hope in the midst of grief and brokenness
• Spiritual warfare: Christmas as a declaration of war
• Worship and joy beyond the superficial
• Affirmation of human dignity and unconditional love
• Practical discipleship at home

People and resources mentioned

• Scriptures:
• Psalm 130:7
• Isaiah 40:31
• Romans 15:13
• John 16:21–22
• Matthew 14:22–33
• Ecclesiastes 3:2–4
• Philippians 4:6
• Colossians 2:8
• 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Colossians 3:15–17
• Luke 1:41
• Luke 1:46–50
• Luke 2:13
• Luke 2:20
• 1 Corinthians 10:31
• Hebrews 12:28
• Genesis 3
• Ezekiel 10
• Books:
• Daily Grace Co. Advent Devotionals 
• O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany by Jonathan Gibson 
• Winter Fire by G. K. Chesterton

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