Can Christmas get busy and stressful? YES! But why, when it's all about the Prince of Peace.

Today, Andrew Urquhart and his guests unwrap the layers of expectation, expense and emotion that can complicate how we mark Christmas festivities and other occasions. Enjoy three conversations that encourage us to return to the Biblical art of grateful celebration when it comes to the sharing of meals, gifts and time this Christmas. With Dr Maja Whitaker (www.laidlaw.ac.nz), John Dennison (www.venn.org.nz) and Kristin Ward (www.parentingplace.nz)

BONUS TIPS: practical ideas for teaching children the importance of a generous heart wrapped with gratitude and good manners.

Text your thoughts to 8168, keyword 'Comments', and visit www.thoughtsandcomments.co.nz for more content.

Can Christmas get busy and stressful? YES! But why, when it's all about the Prince of Peace.
Today, Andrew Urquhart and his guests unwrap the layers of expectation, expense and emotion that can complicate how we mark Christmas festivities and other occasions. Enjoy three conversations that encourage us to return to the Biblical art of grateful celebration when it comes to the sharing of meals, gifts and time this Christmas. With Dr Maja Whitaker (<a href="https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz">www.laidlaw.ac.nz</a>), John Dennison (<a href="https://www.venn.org.nz">www.venn.org.nz</a>) and Kristin Ward (<a href="https://www.parentingplace.nz">www.parentingplace.nz</a>)
BONUS TIPS: practical ideas for teaching children the importance of a generous heart wrapped with gratitude and good manners.
Text your thoughts to 8168, keyword 'Comments', and visit <a href="https://www.thoughtsandcomments.co.nz">www.thoughtsandcomments.co.nz</a> for more content.

Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts &amp; Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.