A Podcast All About Christianity
The idea that Christmas has always been a universally beloved Christian holiday is a modern assumption. In seventeenth-century England and colonial New England, Christmas became the focus of intense religious and cultural conflict. For the Puritans, Christmas was not merely an innocent celebration but a symbol of theological error, moral excess, and unwanted continuity with … Read More “The Puritan War on Christmas” »
In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some Christians see Santa as a threat to Jesus, Nicholas of Myra was actually a devoted follower of Jesus who was known for his piety and generosity. In this episode, we look at how … Read More “Episode 60 – Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra” »
We take a break from our series on the Synoptic Gospels for a short Christmas episode. In this episode we look at how Dec. 25 came to be the date of Christmas. One of the things that I discovered in this episode was that the fixing of the date actually took place during the life … Read More “Episode 24 – Happy Birthday Jesus!” »
