Merry Christmas from Behind the Pulpit. In this special Christmas Day episode, Pastor Bob and Pastor Dave reflect on the rhythms, humor, and joy of the season as they welcome listeners wherever and whenever they’re tuning in. The episode features a festive edition of the Book War, the return of Will It Preach? with Christmas-themed sermon illustrations, and the annual Prop of the Year awards—highlighting some of the most memorable (and chaotic) moments from the pulpit in 2025.
In the sermon recap, the conversation centers on Isaiah 61 and Isaiah 62, tracing the hope, restoration, and renewal promised through the coming Messiah. The pastors explore themes of captivity and freedom, God’s end of silence, the gift of a new name, and the invitation to experience true reset and restoration through Christ. Together, they reflect on how these texts shape both personal faith and the church’s calling to live as a visible preview of the coming kingdom.
The episode concludes with a Christmas edition of the Theology Sprint, addressing the question of whether Christmas is a pagan holiday Christians “baptized” or a distinctly Christian celebration that absorbed cultural elements—offering historical clarity and theological perspective. All of it comes together as a joyful reminder that every story, tradition, and celebration ultimately points back to the one true story of Christ’s birth.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Behind the Pulpit.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:39 The Great Book War
14:25 "Will it Preach?"
27:14 Sermon Recap
44:59 Prop of the Year
1:02:49 Bearded Bob
1:04:54 Theology Sprint
Music
"Ventura"
Morgan Taylor
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