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S2025E25 Merry Christmas from Constant Wonder - December 25
Marcus shares an original Christmas message.
S2025E24 Ethiopian Church Forests Nurture Hope - December 24
Forests planted around churches in the Ethiopian desert nurture soul and body. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the…
S2025E23 The Comfort of Swaddling Bands - December 23
The ties that bind us—family or community—may sometimes feel restrictive, but they actually hold us safe and keep us calm, like swaddling bands, according to Hannah Anderson. Part of a Constant…
S2025E22 Joseph Goes to Bethlehem - December 22
Joseph was put in a bind when Mary conceived. We can learn from the angelic visitations he received—and from his responses. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily…
S2025E21 Miracles at the Winter Solstice - December 21
The human need for light and warmth are miraculously met by our planet and solar system. Ben Abbott compares these earthly systems to Christ's divine mission. Part of a Constant Wonder series…
S2025E20 Unexpected Lessons from an Aquarium - December 20
Author Philip Yancey learned a surprisingly poignant lesson about Christ while taking care of the fish in his aquarium. Guest: Philip Yancey, author of "Vanishing Grace"
S2025E19 Las Posadas: Searching for Shelter - December 19
Originating in Mexico over 400 years ago, Las Posadas is now an Advent tradition through much of Latin America. Neighborhood bands of "pilgrims" representing Joseph and Mary knock on doors looking…
S2025E18 The Wonder of Birth - December 18
When Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus at the temple, they are honoring the human bodies of both mother and child. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily…
S2025E17 The Inspirational Power of the Magnificat - December 17
She may have started life as a "nowhere person in a nowhere place," but Mary's devotion has inspired generations. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes…
S2025E16 What Was the Star of Bethlehem? December 16
Astronomers and historians have long debated whether the Star of Bethlehem was really a star at all. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill…
S2025E15 Three Phases of Prayer - December 15
With grace, the hilarious Kevin Kling has overcome trauma and learned to live with disability. You may recognize your own spiritual journey in his humorous "Three Phases of Prayer" story. Part of a…
S2025E14 Ask the Animals - December 14
When Gayle Boss stumbled on a passel of river otters on her 66th birthday, she learned from them that you're never too old to be playful. She agrees with Job that it's important "to ask the animals"…
S2025E12 The Babe in the Manger - December 12
After artist Jenedy Paige discovered that many popular depictions of Christ's nativity scene are historically inaccurate, she set out to create a painting of her own—which unexpectedly brought her a…
S2025E11 The Unusual Stillness of the Painted Turtle - December 11
Lessons on stillness from a cold-blooded creature that has mastered the art of not breathing to survive a frozen winter. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily…
S2025E10 Peace in Waiting - December 10
A bird laid an egg in the hand of the Celtic Saint Kevin, and, as the story goes, he held that egg steady until the chick hatched and flew away. Learn from stories of waiting to bring more peace into…
S2025E9 A Miracle Makes You Want to Dance - December 9
Amateur astronomers tracking Jupiter dance and laugh about a discovery, leading to a reflection on what makes a miracle. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily…
S2025E8 Be Not Afraid - December 8
When an angel shows up in scripture, its first words are often "be not afraid." Who are these creatures, and what role do they play in Christian doctrine and tradition? Part of a Constant Wonder…
S2025E7 Bells Ring Out for Charity - December 7
Generosity is contagious . . . and sometimes competitive—in the best way possible! Stories from a Salvation Army bell-ringer. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent tradition…
S2025E6 Celebrating the Creation During Advent - December 6
How children can learn from the Creation story to love Advent. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping…
S2025E5 Love Has a Ripple Effect (#LightTheWorld) - December 5
When he was a teen, Isaac Ogutu’s family was gifted a cow by an English farmer, and their lives were transformed. Now, years later, Isaac works with Ripple Effect to lift other families out of…
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Advent from Constant Wonder has published 77 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences.
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