Christmas is almost here, and to celebrate we're launching Season 3 of the Christmas Stories podcast! Join John, Paul, Lisa and Diane as they preview Season 3, and for a fun conversation about the Christmas songs they love, and the songs that drive them crazy.



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Christmas is almost here, and to celebrate we're launching Season 3 of the Christmas Stories podcast! Join John, Paul, Lisa and Diane as they preview Season 3, and for a fun conversation about the Christmas songs they love, and the songs that drive them crazy.
 
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Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this bingeable Christmas podcast from Focus on the Family. Find your holly-jolly cheer through heartwarming tales, fun banter, and ideas for holiday activities the whole family can enjoy! Each episode helps your family go deeper into the true meaning of the season with Focus on the Family host John Fuller, and friends.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this bingeable Christmas podcast from Focus on the Family. Find your holly-jolly cheer through heartwarming tales, fun banter, and ideas for holiday activities the whole family can enjoy! Each episode helps your family go deeper into the true meaning of the season with Focus on the Family host John Fuller, and friends.

Christmas Stories

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this bingeable Christmas podcast from Focus on the Family. Find your holly-jolly cheer through heartwarming tales, fun banter, and ideas for holiday activities the whole family can enjoy! Each 20-minute episode helps your family go deeper into the true meaning of the season with Focus on the Family hosts John Fuller, Lisa Anderson, Paul Batura, and Diane Ingolia.

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How do you make time to worship Jesus during the Christmas season? You'll hear from some people who share what helps them to focus on Christ during the demands of the holidays. Plus, John Fuller and Tony Wood discuss two songs that Tony wrote, including the title track for his new book he's written. You'll be sure to get into the Christmas spirit after listening to this episode.

 

Manger Throne: Celebrating Christmas through Song

 

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How do you make time to worship Jesus during the Christmas season? You'll hear from some people who share what helps them to focus on Christ during the demands of the holidays. Plus, John Fuller and Tony Wood discuss two songs that Tony wrote, including the title track for his new book he's written. You'll be sure to get into the Christmas spirit after listening to this episode.
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Season 9. Episode 4: Worshipping Jesus at Christmas

Your family matters more than any gifts you'll buy for them. John Fuller and Tony Wood are back to relive some ways they've spent with their kids at Christmas, and how that's changed over time. If you can't be with your family this Christmas season, we'll also have some encouragement for you. At the end, we'll close out this episode discussing a powerful song Tony wrote with Scott Krippayne.

 

Manger Throne: Celebrating Christmas through Song

 

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Your family matters more than any gifts you'll buy for them. John Fuller and Tony Wood are back to relive some ways they've spent with their kids at Christmas, and how that's changed over time. If you can't be with your family this Christmas season, we'll also have some encouragement for you. At the end, we'll close out this episode discussing a powerful song Tony wrote with Scott Krippayne.
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Season 9. Episode 3: The Value of Being with Family

It's easy to get caught in the rush of holiday busyness. One more party to attend, presents to buy, and family members to visit. But what if you could pause and enjoy the season? John Fuller and Tony Wood open up about times they felt overly stressed around Christmas, and what helps them find joy. You'll also hear the story behind a song Tony wrote with Michael W. Smith on appreciating the moment.

 

Manger Throne: Celebrating Christmas through Song

 

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It's easy to get caught in the rush of holiday busyness. One more party to attend, presents to buy, and family members to visit. But what if you could pause and enjoy the season? John Fuller and Tony Wood open up about times they felt overly stressed around Christmas, and what helps them find joy. You'll also hear the story behind a song Tony wrote with Michael W. Smith on appreciating the moment.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-christmas-stories-2025-12-05?refcd=2394803">Manger Throne: Celebrating Christmas through Song</a>
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