Christmas is a joyful time, but also a tender time.

Many people carry sadness, disappointment, or guilt at this time of year.

So this week in the podcast, we will be anticipating, dwelling on, and appreciating one of the messianic promises of advent: that the good shepherd will come and lead us with compassion.

Show Notes

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A podcast that explores pieces of great art and discusses how art shapes our character and our world. Hosted by Joy Clarkson, this wonderful addition to our podcast family gives listeners the chance to delight in classics you might have missed.

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