What Christmas song did you love growing up? John Fuller and Tony Wood recount some of their favorite childhood Christmas songs, and Tony opens up about how he became a songwriter. Plus, you'll also hear about a song Tony wrote for Francessca Battistelli, and how some songs can gain meaning with time.

 

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What Christmas song did you love growing up? John Fuller and Tony Wood recount some of their favorite childhood Christmas songs, and Tony opens up about how he became a songwriter. Plus, you'll also hear about a song Tony wrote for Francessca Battistelli, and how some songs can gain meaning with time.
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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.

Season 9. Episode 1: The Christmas Songs We Love

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

 

Visit the See our Christmas Stories Resource Page

 

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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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Season 9. Episode 2: Don't Let Busyness Rob Your Christmas

When do you start listening to Christmas music? Some of us listen to it all year long, while others prefer to wait until after Thanksgiving. Whatever your preference, we're excited to tell you about season 9 of Christmas Stories. John Fuller shares about how music will play a big role in our upcoming podcast season.

 

If you enjoyed listening to the Christmas Stories, please give us your feedback.

When do you start listening to Christmas music? Some of us listen to it all year long, while others prefer to wait until after Thanksgiving. Whatever your preference, we're excited to tell you about season 9 of Christmas Stories. John Fuller shares about how music will play a big role in our upcoming podcast season.
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Season 9. Episode 1: The Christmas Songs We Love

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