Does the Christmas season bring up conflicted feelings for you? You’re excited to celebrate the incarnation, but it feels like there’s something holding you back? On Chris Fabry Live, author and cultural correspondent Dr. John Koessler will talk about the melancholy that often comes with Christmas. The memories of celebrations past and the unmet expectations of the present—let’s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Christmas Travelers by John Koessler

December thank you gift:
Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman

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Does the Christmas season bring up conflicted feelings for you? You&rsquo;re excited to celebrate the incarnation, but it feels like there&rsquo;s something holding you back? On Chris Fabry Live, author and cultural correspondent <a title="johnkoessler.com" href="http://www.johnkoessler.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. John Koessler</a> will talk about the melancholy that often comes with Christmas. The memories of celebrations past and the unmet expectations of the present&mdash;let&rsquo;s talk about it on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resource: <a title="Ebook: Christmas Travelers" href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Travelers-Reflections-Spiritual-Pilgrims-ebook/dp/B0G2HRTF2F/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Travelers by John Koessler</a>
December thank you gift: <a title="Give to Chris Fabry Live" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=cflad1&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;_gl=1*yhjok8*_ga*NzZkMjllYzEtYTUyMS00NWYyLWNkNDktZTMyYjdkN2VhNzhi*_ga_4WH1937046*czE3NTk5NTE0MDIkbzE4NCRnMCR0MTc1OTk1MTQwMiRqNjAkbDAkaDA." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David &amp; Barbara Leeman</a>
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Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.

Chris Fabry Live

Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

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Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.
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The Bittersweet Side of Christmas

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