Lifespring! Advent Calendar Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=advent Advent and Christmas tradition en Steve Webb steve.lifespring@gmail.com http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/3502/shows/small/advent.png?4b40febd71ab8eb33ab195905590f061 Lifespring! Advent Calendar http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=advent Podcast no christmas advent tradition holiday Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:42:06 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN steve.lifespring@gmail.com webmaster@podshow.com LSWC09: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "The Birth Of The Messiah" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=92343&tId=2 The blessed day has arrived! Jesus, the Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords, God with us, is today born in the town of Bethlehem!

Links:

Gabe Taviano, of the God's Mac Podcast read the scripture today.

Mario Ajero played "Away In A Manger."

The Swingle Singers sang "The Christmas Song."

UnwrappedThe Swingle Singers
"Christmas Song" (mp3)
from "Unwrapped"
(The Sound Corporation)

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]]> The blessed day has arrived! Jesus, the Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords, God with us, is today born in the town of Bethlehem! The blessed day has arrived! Jesus, the Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords, God with us, is today born in the town of Bethlehem! Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0800 Podcast no advent, bethlehem, bible, christian, Christmas, godcast, holiday, jesus, memories, memory http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/92343/advent-92343-12-24-2007.mp3 LSWC08: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "Memories" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=92291&tId=2 Christmas is many things to many people, beyond the main reason for the season, the celebration of the birth of Jesus, which we've spent several episodes talking about, and which tomorrow's show will certainly be focused upon.

For much of the world, Christmas is a common touchstone for us, the one day of the year that we all look forward to and cherish. It's the date on the calendar that is consistent. Different nations have different national holidays, and there are 365 different days of the year that birthdays are celebrated, but Christmas is the same for us all. December 25th is a day where we stop, gather the family around, and bask in the joy and hope and the love. Over the years, we build up memories of this special day. We might remember our first bicycle, our first train set, first puppy, our prettiest christmas tree, the list could go on forever. And then there are the bittersweet memories.

So, with all the hustle and busy-ness that you may still be in the midst of with those last minute shopping trips, or as you're preparing for the Christmas meal that you'll share tomorrow with your family, let's listen to some memories from a few Lifespring! Why Christmas listeners...

Links:

Jeff Roney

Gabe Taviano

Jersey Todd

Karmyn Tyler

Music on today's show:

Enchanted ChristmasMichael Allen Harrison
"Dance Of The Snow Fairy" (mp3)
from "Enchanted Christmas"
(MAH Records)

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Family ChristmasTennessee Ernie Ford
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Medley" (mp3)
from "Family Christmas"
(IMI)

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]]> Listeners share their Christmas memories. Listeners share their Christmas memories. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:02:32 -0800 Podcast no advent, bible, christian, Christmas, godcast, holiday, jesus, memories, memory, religion http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/92291/advent-92291-12-24-2007.mp3 LSWC07: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "The Wise Men" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=92194&tId=2 Today we'll be finding out about the presents that Jesus received as a baby and the people that gave them to him, the wise men or magi. Their story is told in the Book of Matthew, chapter 2.

Today's Music


Peace On Earth Tommy Harden
"We Three Kings" (mp3)
from "Peace On Earth"
(IMI)

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]]> Today we'll be finding out about the presents that Jesus received as a baby and the people that gave them to him, the wise men or magi. Their story… Today we'll be finding out about the presents that Jesus received as a baby and the people that gave them to him, the wise men or magi. Their story is told in the Book of Matthew, chapter 2. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:49:08 -0800 Podcast no advent, bible, christian, Christmas, godcast, holiday, jesus, magi, religion, Tradition http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/92194/advent-92194-12-22-2007.mp3 LSWC06: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "What Child Is This?" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=91479&tId=2 Our carol today is "What Child Is This."

This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

What words of triumph and joy! Despite the melancholic melody, this song is a song of celebration of the birth of the King of kings.

After we hear about the background of this beautiful song, we'll hear an artist that I'm pleased to say that I personally introduced to podcasting. I found Cat Jahnke's music at garageband.com early in 2007, loved it, emailed her, told her about podcasting, and she responded by posting several of her songs at the Podsafe Music Network for podcasters to use on their shows. Now she's got this new CD of Christmas music, and I just love it. I think you'll enjoy her rendition of our carol today.

Today's Artists

Vocal rendition: Cat Jahnke "What Child Is This"


Gifts - Traditional Christmas CarolsJoemy Wilson
"What Child Is This?" (mp3)
from "Gifts - Traditional Christmas Carols"
(Dargason Music)

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Thanks!

A tip of the hat to HomeSchoolBlogAwards.com. They recently listed Lifespring! HymnStories on their Tuesday Tour of great websites for homeschoolers. Being a former homeschooling dad, I think this is very cool. Thanks Rhonda!


"What Child Is This?"
William Chatterton Dix

What Child is this who, laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come peasant, king to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

]]> Our carol today is "What Child Is This." Our carol today is "What Child Is This." Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:14:54 -0800 Podcast no advent, bible, carol, christian, Christmas, godcast, holiday, hymn, jesus, religion http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/91479/advent-91479-12-18-2007.mp3 LSWC05: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "The Shepherds And The Angels" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=91135&tId=2 The shepherds are the first to hear that Jesus has been born in Bethlehem. The message is delivered by angels, a whole host of them!

Special thanks to Ed Ovett, of the " Ed's Mixed Bag " podcast for reading today's scripture.

The music is Doug Boldt's " Hark! The Herald Angels Sing with Angels We Have Heard On High ".

This is your last call to send a recording of your favorite Christmas memory. Email to: lifespringwhychristmas (at) gmail (d ot) com

]]> The shepherds are the first to hear that Jesus has been born in Bethlehem. The message is delivered by angels, a whole host of them! The shepherds are the first to hear that Jesus has been born in Bethlehem. The message is delivered by angels, a whole host of them! Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:07:29 -0800 Podcast no advent, bible, christian, Christmas, godcast, holiday, jesus, religion, Tradition http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/91135/advent-91135-12-15-2007.mp3 LSWC04: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=90628&tId=2 The origins of this plaintive carol date to medieval times. In the 800s, a series of Latin hymns were sung each day during Christmas Vespers from December 17 to 23. To hear how John Mason Neale came to write this hymn, and how it is related to the Latin hymns, listen to the show.

Karmyn Tyler sang a very special, exclusive rendition of this hymn for this show. Thank you Karmyn!
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Lyrics translated by John M. Neale
Music: Thomas Helmore
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.

Refrain

Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Wisdom from on high,
Who orderest all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.

Refrain

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan’s tyranny;
From depths of hell Thy people save,
And give them victory over the grave.

Refrain

O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death’s dark shadows put to flight.

Refrain

O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.

Refrain

O come, O come, great Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes on Sinai’s height
In ancient times once gave the law
In cloud and majesty and awe.

Refrain

O come, Thou Root of Jesse’s tree,
An ensign of Thy people be;
Before Thee rulers silent fall;
All peoples on Thy mercy call.

Refrain

O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all mankind;
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease,
And be Thyself our King of Peace.

Refrain

Today's Artists

Doug Boldt..."O Come, O Come, Emmanuel with What Child Is This?"

Karmyn Tyler, with her exclusive "Lifespring! Why Christmas Show" rendition of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

Thank you, Karmyn!


Karmyn Tyler | Image ©Michael D'Ambrosia

Karmyn Tyler
Photography: Michael D'Ambrosia

]]> The origins of this plaintive carol date to medieval times. In the 800s, a series of Latin hymns were sung each day during Christmas Vespers from… The origins of this plaintive carol date to medieval times. In the 800s, a series of Latin hymns were sung each day during Christmas Vespers from December 17 to 23. To hear how John Mason Neale came to write this hymn, and how it is related to the Latin h Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:05:47 -0800 Podcast no advent, bible, carol, christian, Christmas, godcast, holiday, hymn, jesus, religion http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/90628/advent-90628-12-11-2007.mp3 LSWC03: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "Mary And Joseph Hear The News" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=90188&tId=2 Today, James and Steve talk about how Mary and Joseph, her betrothed, found out that she would bear a son, even though she had never been with a man,… Today, James and Steve talk about how Mary and Joseph, her betrothed, found out that she would bear a son, even though she had never been with a man, and that this son would be the Savior of the world! Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:19:48 -0800 Podcast no advent, bible, christian, Christmas, godcast, holiday, jesus, religion, Tradition http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/90188/advent-90188-12-09-2007.mp3 LSWC02: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=89638&tId=2 Today, we're going to hear the story behind the beautiful Christmas carol, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear."

Written in 1849 by Edmund Hamilton Sears, a Unitarian minister, this was the second of two "twin" carols. (Listen to the show for more.)

Lyrics

"It Came Upon A Midnight Clear"

It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth,
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, goodwill to men
From heavens all gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.

Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled;
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world:
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.

O ye beneath life's crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way
With painful steps and slow;
Look now, for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
Oh rest beside the weary road
And hear the angels sing.

For lo! the days are hastening on,
By prophets seen of old,
When with the ever-circling years
Shall come the time foretold,
When the new heaven and earth shall own
The Prince of Peace, their King,
And the whole world send back the song
Which now the angels sing.

"Calm On The Listening Ear"

Calm on the listening ear of night
Come heaven’s melodious strains,
Where wild Judea stretches far
Her silver mantled plains.
Celestial choirs from courts above
Shed sacred glories there,
And angels, with their sparkling lyres,
Make music on the air.

Artists On This Show

20 Peaceful Christmas FavoritesLondon Fox Players & Tim Mather
"It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" (mp3)
from "20 Peaceful Christmas Favorites"
(Classic Fox Records)

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Benjamin


]]> Today, we're going to hear the story behind the beautiful Christmas carol, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear." Today, we're going to hear the story behind the beautiful Christmas carol, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear." Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:49:08 -0800 Podcast no advent, bible, carol, christian, Christmas, godcast, holiday, jesus, religion, Tradition http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/89638/advent-89638-12-04-2007.mp3 LSWC01: Lifespring! Why Christmas Show "Why The Twenty-Fifth?" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=89363&tId=2 Welcome To The Show

If you're a regular Lifespring! listener or heard the "Lifespring! Advent Calendar" last year, welcome back! If this is your first time listening to the "Lifespring! Why Christmas Show", welcome to you, too!

The "Lifespring! Why Christmas Show" is a joint project between the Lifespring! Media family and the whychristmas?com website.

Episode One

In this first installment of the show for 2007, James and Steve talk about Advent, and why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th.

Be A Part Of The Show!

How would you like to be a part of the Lifespring Why Christmas Show this season? James and I would love to have you join us.

Just record your favorite Christmas memory, around 2 or 3 minutes, and send it to us at LifespringWhyChristmas ( a t) gmail (d0 t) com.

Or you can even phone your favorite Christmas memory in, toll free in the US, at (877)433-9091. We really want to hear your story!

]]> In this first installment of the show for 2007, James and Steve talk about Advent, and why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. In this first installment of the show for 2007, James and Steve talk about Advent, and why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:17:42 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, holiday, jesus, Tradition http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/89363/advent-89363-12-01-2007.mp3 Lifespring! Why Christmas Show 2007 Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=89333&tId=2
Seems like a lot of people are trying to replace the word Christmas with the word Holiday.

Well, I'm here to say that I'm happy to celebrate Christmas, and I invite you to, as well.

Join in the fun as my co host James Cooper, from WhyChristmas.com, and I, take a look at Christmas and some of the customs, traditions and reasons for Christmas, on the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show.

Want to be part of the fun? We would love to have you on the show. If you have a favorite Christmas memory, record an mp3 and send it to me at lifespringchristmas@gmail.com. Make it about 2 minutes long, make it family safe, and it just might end up on the show. You can be part of the Christmas tradition!

Come check out the show at LifespringWhyChristmas.com.

Merry Christmas! ]]> Join in the fun as my co host James Cooper, from WhyChristmas.com, and I, take a look at Christmas and some of the customs, traditions and reasons… Join in the fun as my co host James Cooper, from WhyChristmas.com, and I, take a look at Christmas and some of the customs, traditions and reasons for Christmas, on the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:49:58 -0800 Podcast no Christmas, jesus, memories, music, reason, season, Traditions http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/89333/advent-89333-12-01-2007.mp3 Day 25 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Happy Christmas!" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=43274&tId=2 /"Mary, Today, on the final day of the calendar, we find out what Christmas is really all about, the birth of Jesus.


Happy Christmas everyone and Happy Birthday Jesus!


Find out more about Jesus/' Birth at whychristmas?com


MUSIC


Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band


Special, huge thanks go to Mr. Bryan Duncan for allowing us to use his song, /"This Christmas/" for our theme music this year. Please consider purchasing some of Bryan/'s music from his website here .


The background music today was from


/"Winter

Download /"Joy to the World The Gift/" (mp3)

from /"Winter Tidings/"

by Al Petteway & Amy White

Maggie/'s Music



Thanks


Thanks to the guests who contributed to the Lifespring! Advent Calendar this year:



Bryan Duncan , Steve/'s friend, and whose music was used as the theme for the Lifespring! Advent Calendar, who read for us on Day 3.



Karmyn Tyler , on Day 9, for her special rendition of /"Silent Night/", recorded just for the Lifespring! Advent Calendar!



Ron, from the Griddlecakes Radio podcast , on Day 17.



Reverend Rosey Grier , for his reading of the scriptures on Day 24.


Steve/'s sons, Steven and Timothy, for sharing bad Christmas jokes on Day 12.

]]> Today, on the final day of the calendar, we find out what Christmas is really all about, the birth of Jesus. Happy Christmas everyone and Happy… Today, on the final day of the calendar, we find out what Christmas is really all about, the birth of Jesus. Happy Christmas everyone and Happy Birthday Jesus! Sun, 24 Dec 2006 19:46:06 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/43274/advent-43274-12-24-2006.mp3 Day 24 - 4th Sunday in Advent & Christmas Eve! Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=43156&tId=2 4th Sunday in Advent

Only one day to go! We light four candles today and hear about a very special baby, but perhaps not the one you're thinking about!

Find out more about this other special baby (and his parents!) at whychristmas?com

Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band

Background music: Michael Silvestri

Christmas In New England - Guitar Celebrations For The Holidays
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by Michael Silvestri
ItsAboutMusic.com

]]> Only one day to go! We light four candles today and hear about a very special baby, but perhaps not the one you're thinking about! Only one day to go! We light four candles today and hear about a very special baby, but perhaps not the one you're thinking about! Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:42:30 -0800 Podcast no advent, baptist, christian, Christmas, Cooper, Elizabeth, god, godcast, history, james http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/43156/advent-43156-12-23-2006.mp3 Day 23 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "The Wisemen" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=43052&tId=2 The WisemanToday we find out about the Wisemen. Were there three of them and why did they travel so far to find a new baby?

Find out more about The Wisemen at whychristmas?com

Planetarium and astronomy software link mentioned in the show: http://stellarium.org/

Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band

Background music:

Octaves Of Winter I

Download "We Three Kings" (mp3)
from "Octaves Of Winter I"
by Starfire Artists
Starfire-Muse Studio Productions

]]> Today we find out about the Wisemen. Were there three of them and why did they travel so far to find a new baby? Today we find out about the Wisemen. Were there three of them and why did they travel so far to find a new baby? Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:54:22 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, kings http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/43052/advent-43052-12-22-2006.mp3 Day 22 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Snow at Christmas" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42953&tId=2 A Snowman

Why do we associate snow with Christmas? It's not mentioned in the Christmas Story!

Find out more about Snow at Christmas at whychristmas?com

Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"

Background music:

Merry Christmas - Tony Evans

Download "White Christmas" (mp3)
from "Merry Christmas - Tony Evans"
by Tony Evans & His Orchestra
Tema International

]]> Why do we associate snow with Christmas? It's not mentioned in the Christmas Story! Why do we associate snow with Christmas? It's not mentioned in the Christmas Story! Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:24:12 -0800 Podcast no advent, berlin, bing, christian, Christmas, cold, Cooper, crosby, god, godcast http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/42953/advent-42953-12-21-2006.mp3 Day 21 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar/Hymn/Carol Stories #24 Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42837&tId=2 Lifespring! Carol Stories

Today we'll find out the history of "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful", James' favourite carol!

Music

Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"

Organ music: Julie Melton

Man: Gary Sundblad

Song: Jill Parr

]]> Today we'll find out the history of "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful", James' favourite carol! Today we'll find out the history of "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful", James' favourite carol! Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:41:52 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, faithful, god, godcast, history, hymn, james http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/42837/advent-42837-12-20-2006.mp3 Day 20 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christmas Puddings &am Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42630&tId=2 Christmas Pudding and a Mince Pie

Why do we eat these at Christmas and how were they first made? Listen to find out!

Find out more about Christmas Puddings at whychristmas?com

Find out more about Mince Pies at whychristmas?com

Get the recipies for Puddings and Pies at whychristmas?com

Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"

Background music:

Gifts - Traditional Christmas Carols

Download "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" (mp3)
from "Gifts - Traditional Christmas Carols"
by Joemy Wilson
Dargason Music

]]> Why do we eat these at Christmas and how were they first made? Listen to find out! Why do we eat these at Christmas and how were they first made? Listen to find out! Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:50:16 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/42630/advent-42630-12-19-2006.mp3 Day 19 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christmas in Different Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42538&tId=2 Christmas is different languages


Do you know how to say 'Happy Christmas' in another language? Listen to the show so you can surprise your family and friends!


Find out how to say Happy Christmas in lots of Languages at whychristmas?com


Theme Music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background Music:


A Christmas Concert for Brass

Download "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" (mp3)

from "A Christmas Concert for Brass"

by Pittsburgh Symphony Brass

Four Winds Entertainment, Inc.


]]> Do you know how to say 'Happy Christmas' in another language? Listen to the show so you can surprise your family and friends! Do you know how to say 'Happy Christmas' in another language? Listen to the show so you can surprise your family and friends! Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:04:27 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, Languages http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/42538/advent-42538-12-18-2006.mp3 Day 18 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christmas Around The W Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42391&tId=2 A Christmas Map!


Today we'll find out how some different countires around the world celebrate Christmas!


Find out more about Christmas Around The World at whychristmas?com


Theme Music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background Music: Nu Beat..."Christmas In Bethlehem"

]]> Today we'll find out how some different countires around the world celebrate Christmas! Today we'll find out how some different countires around the world celebrate Christmas! Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:00:00 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, customs, god, godcast, history, james, jesus http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/42391/advent-42391-12-17-2006.mp3 Day 17 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar - 3rd Sunday in Advent Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42307&tId=2 3rd Sunday in Advent


Today we light three candles because it's the 3rd Sunday in Advent! I wonder if we'll hear any of the Christmas Story today?


Find out more about Mary being told about Jesus at whychristmas?com


Find out more about Joseph finding out about Jesus at whychristmas?com


Guest Reader: Ron from the "Griddlecakes Radio" podcast. Thanks Ron!


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background: Doug Boldt..."Hark The Herald Angels Sing with Angels We Have Heard On High"


Song: Mark Lowry..."Mary Did You Know" Thank you, Mark!

]]> Today we light three candles because it's the 3rd Sunday in Advent! I wonder if we'll hear any of the Christmas Story today? Today we light three candles because it's the 3rd Sunday in Advent! I wonder if we'll hear any of the Christmas Story today? Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:54:06 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, joseph http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/42307/advent-42307-12-16-2006.mp3 Day 16 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christmas Trees!" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42158&tId=2 A Christmas Tree


Why do we have big bits of wood in our houses at Christmas time and when did it start? Listen to find out!


Find out more about Christmas Trees at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background:


Happy Holiday - Christmas Favorites

Download "O Christmas Tree" (mp3)

from "Happy Holiday - Christmas Favorites"

by Various Artists

Rock River Music


]]> Why do we have big bits of wood in our houses at Christmas time and when did it start? Listen to find out! Why do we have big bits of wood in our houses at Christmas time and when did it start? Listen to find out! Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:19:15 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/42158/advent-42158-12-15-2006.mp3 Day 15 - Lifespring! Carol Stories Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42028&tId=2 Lifespring! Carol Stories


Today we'll find out the story behind 'Hark! the Herald Angels Sing', which shouldn't really be the title at all!


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background:


The Spirit of Christmas

Download "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" (mp3)

from "The Spirit of Christmas"

by Pittsburgh Symphony Brass

Four Winds Entertainment, Inc.



Sung by: Dean Krippaehne..."Hark The Herald Angels Sing"
]]> Today we'll find out the story behind 'Hark! the Herald Angels Sing', which shouldn't really be the title at all! Today we'll find out the story behind 'Hark! the Herald Angels Sing', which shouldn't really be the title at all! Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:22:17 -0800 Podcast no advent, Angels, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, hark, herald, history http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/42028/advent-42028-12-14-2006.mp3 Day 13 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "St. Lucia's Day" (REPO Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=41868&tId=2 St Lucia's Day - Carl Larsson's painting of a Lucia, Sweden (1908) Today is St Lucia's day, a very important day for people in Scandinavia, especially Sweden.


Find out more about Christmas in Sweden at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background music: Doug Boldt..."In the Bleak Midwinter"

]]> Today is St Lucia's day, a very important day for people in Scandinavia, especially Sweden. Today is St Lucia's day, a very important day for people in Scandinavia, especially Sweden. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:06:47 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/41868/advent-41868-12-13-2006.mp3 Day 14 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "The Shepherds" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=41835&tId=2 The ShepherdsToday we hear some more of the Christmas Story, this time about the Shepherds and their amazing experience!


Find out more about The Shepherds at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Brian Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background: Gary..."Shepherds Left Their Flocks"


Song: Jill Parr..."Do You Hear What I Hear"

]]> Today we hear some more of the Christmas Story, this time about the Shepherds and their amazing experience! Find out more about The Shepherds at… Today we hear some more of the Christmas Story, this time about the Shepherds and their amazing experience! Find out more about The Shepherds at whychristmas?com Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:00:00 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/41835/advent-41835-12-13-2006.mp3 Day 13 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "St. Lucia's Day" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=41681&tId=2 St Lucia's Day - Carl Larsson's painting of a Lucia, Sweden (1908) Today is St Lucia's day, a very important day for people in Scandinavia, especially Sweden.


Find out more about Christmas in Sweden at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background music: Doug Boldt..."In the Bleak Midwinter"

]]> Today is St Lucia's day, a very important day for people in Scandinavia, especially Sweden. Today is St Lucia's day, a very important day for people in Scandinavia, especially Sweden. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:38:48 -0800 Podcast no advent, Christmas, Tradition http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/41681/advent-41681-12-12-2006.mp3 Day 12 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christmas Crackers!" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=41402&tId=2 A Christmas Cracker!Today the calendar is about Christmas Crackers and we also tell some very bad cracker jokes!


Find out more about Christmas Crackers at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Song: Dr. Elmo..."Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"


Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

Download "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" (mp3)

from "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"

by Dr. Elmo

Laughing Stock


]]> A Christmas Cracker!Today the calendar is about Christmas Crackers and we also tell some very bad cracker jokes! A Christmas Cracker!Today the calendar is about Christmas Crackers and we also tell some very bad cracker jokes! Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:43:29 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/41402/advent-41402-12-11-2006.mp3 Day 11 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "The Holly and the Ivy Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=41251&tId=2 Holly and Ivy


Why do we have Holly, Ivy and other greenery, like Mistletoe, at Christmas? Today we'll find out!


Find out more about Holly & Ivy at whychristmas?com


Find out more about Mistletoe at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Brian Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Chuck Stevens..."The Holly And The Ivy"

]]> Why do we have Holly, Ivy and other greenery, like Mistletoe, at Christmas? Today we'll find out! Why do we have Holly, Ivy and other greenery, like Mistletoe, at Christmas? Today we'll find out! Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:53:14 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/41251/advent-41251-12-10-2006.mp3 Day 10 Lifespring! Advent Calendar "2nd Sunday in Advent" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=41138&tId=2 2nd Sunday in Advent


Today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent, as we light our 2nd candle, I wonder what's it's about today?


Music


Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Derek K. Miller..."We Three Kings"

]]> Today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent, as we light our 2nd candle, I wonder what's it's about today? Today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent, as we light our 2nd candle, I wonder what's it's about today? Sat, 09 Dec 2006 16:38:52 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/41138/advent-41138-12-09-2006.mp3 Day 9 - Lifespring! Carol Stories "Silent Night" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=41068&tId=2 Lifespring! Carol Stories





Today we'll find out the history behind 'Silent Night', it might not be what you think!


Find out more about Silent Night at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Background guitar: Michael Silvestri


Christmas In New England - Guitar Celebrations For The Holidays

Download "Silent Night" (mp3)

from "Christmas In New England - Guitar Celebrations For The Holidays"

by Michael Silvestri

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Full vocal version of Silent Night: Allison Crowe


A cappella version recorded especially for the Lifespring! Advent Calendar by Miss Karmyn Tyler. Thank you so very much, Karmyn, for your generosity!

]]> Today we'll find out the history behind 'Silent Night', it might not be what you think! Today we'll find out the history behind 'Silent Night', it might not be what you think! Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:10:31 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/41068/advent-41068-12-08-2006.mp3 Day 8 Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christmas Around The Worl Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=40789&tId=2 A Christmas Map!


Today we'll find out how some different countries around the world celebrate Christmas!


Find out more about Christmas Around The World at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Song: The Alice Project..."Drummer Boy"

]]> Today we'll find out how some different countries around the world celebrate Christmas! Today we'll find out how some different countries around the world celebrate Christmas! Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:01:00 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/40789/advent-40789-12-07-2006.mp3 Day 7 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christingles & Chri Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=40648&tId=2 A ChristingleWhat are Christingles & Chrismons? What do they mean and what can you do with them?


Find out more about Christingles at whychristmas?com


Find out more about Chrismons at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas”


Song: Jimmie Bratcher..."Man It's Christmas"

]]> What are Christingles & Chrismons? What do they mean and what can you do with them? What are Christingles & Chrismons? What do they mean and what can you do with them? Wed, 06 Dec 2006 22:00:46 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/40648/advent-40648-12-06-2006.mp3 Day 6 Lifespring! Advent Calendar "St. Nicholas' Day" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=40492&tId=2 A Modern St. NicholasHappy St. Nicholas' Day! But who was he and why do most of us know him by another name?


Find out more about St. Nicholas at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Song:Andy Buscemi..."Santa Is Comin' To Town"

]]> Happy St. Nicholas' Day! But who was he and why do most of us know him by another name? Happy St. Nicholas' Day! But who was he and why do most of us know him by another name? Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:17:00 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/40492/advent-40492-12-05-2006.mp3 Day 5 Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christmas Carols" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=40118&tId=2 Christmas CarolsWhy are Christmas songs called 'Carols' and how long have we been singing them?


Find out more about Christmas Carols at whychristmas?com


Music


Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band..."This Christmas"


Carol:Jill Parr..."O Come All Ye Faithful"

]]> Why are Christmas songs called 'Carols' and how long have we been singing them? Why are Christmas songs called 'Carols' and how long have we been singing them? Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:13:47 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, history, james, jesus, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/40118/advent-40118-12-04-2006.mp3 Day 4 - Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Christmas Cards" Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=39939&tId=2

Christmas Cards


Why do we send cards to each other? And when and how did it all start?


Find out more about Christmas Cards at whychristmas?com

]]> Why do we send cards to each other? And when and how did it all start? Why do we send cards to each other? And when and how did it all start? Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:10:19 -0800 Podcast no advent, christian, Christmas, Cooper, god, godcast, james, jesus, merry, religion http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/39939/advent-39939-12-03-2006.mp3 Day 3 - 1st Sunday in Advent Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=39830&tId=2 1st Sunday in AdventToday is the official start to Advent as it's Advent Sunday. One candles is lit on our Advent Crown, but what will it represent?

]]> Today is the official start to Advent as it's Advent Sunday. One candles is lit on our Advent Crown, but what will it represent? Today is the official start to Advent as it's Advent Sunday. One candles is lit on our Advent Crown, but what will it represent? Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:55:38 -0800 Podcast no advent, calendar, christian, Christmas, Cooper, james, religion, steve, webb http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/39830/advent-39830-12-02-2006.mp3 Day 2 - Why the 25th? Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=39665&tId=2 25th DecemberWhy do we celebrate Christmas on the 25th December and it is really Jesus' birthday? Today we'll find out.


Find out more about the 25th December at whychristmas?com

]]> Why do we celebrate Christmas on the 25th December and it is really Jesus' birthday? Today we'll find out. Why do we celebrate Christmas on the 25th December and it is really Jesus' birthday? Today we'll find out. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:00:00 -0800 Podcast no advent, calendar, christian, Christmas, Cooper, james, religion, steve, webb http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/39665/advent-39665-12-01-2006.mp3 Day 1 Lifespring! Advent Calendar Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=39569&tId=2 An Advent Crown


Today is the start of our Advent Calendar, so we're going to be finding out all about Advent.

What is it and why do we have it?


Find out more about Advent at whychristmas?com

]]> Today is the start of our Advent Calendar, so we're going to be finding out all about Advent. What is it and why do we have it? Today is the start of our Advent Calendar, so we're going to be finding out all about Advent. What is it and why do we have it? Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 -0800 Podcast no advent, Christmas, Cooper, james, steve, webb http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/39569/advent-39569-11-30-2006.mp3 Lifespring! Advent Calendar "Merry Christmas in other langua Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=38255&tId=2 Know how to say "Merry Christmas" in a language other than English? Know how to say "Merry Christmas" in a language other than English? Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:31:39 -0800 Podcast no advent, Christmas, language, merry http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/38255/advent-38255-11-21-2006.mp3 Lifespring! Advent Calendar Coming December 1 Steve Webb http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=37436&tId=2
Each day, from December 1st until Christmas, James and I will be talking about Christmas traditions from around the world, and helping you to focus on the real reason for the season. ]]> Promo for the new Lifespring! Advent Calendar podcast. Promo for the new Lifespring! Advent Calendar podcast. Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:13:03 -0800 Podcast no advent, calendar, Christmas, holiday, lifespring, whychristmas http://m.podshow.com/media/3502/episodes/37436/advent-37436-11-16-2006.mp3