Podcast Episodes

Why We Associate Snow and Ice with Christmas

Season 10 Episode 22

In this episode of the Lifespring WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, host Steve Webb and James Cooper explore the cultural history of the “White Christmas.” Despite snow and ice having no mention in the o…

Published on 5 days, 15 hours ago

1 Corinthians 3-4: Servants and Stewards

Season 3 Episode 63

What is Your Foundation Built On?

Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Steve Webb reminds us that this physical darkness serves as a powerful reminder of w…

Published on 6 days, 15 hours ago

The Story of O Come All Ye Faithful

Season 10 Episode 21

In this episode of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, Steve Webb and James Cooper explore the history and heart behind one of the most recognizable Christian Christmas carols in the world…

Published on 1 week ago

Matthew 23-25: Ready, Watchful, and Faithful

Season 3 Episode 62

Ready, Watchful, and Faithful is today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind. It is December 20th, otherwise known as Last Minute Wrapping Day, and we are reading Matthew 23-25 together.

As…

Published on 1 week ago

Figgy Pudding and Mince Pies

Season 10 Episode 20

On this twentieth day of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, host Steve Webb and James Cooper dive into the delicious and surprising history of figgy pudding and mince pies.

The Evolution…

Published on 1 week ago

Isaiah 45-50: Peace Like a River, Righteousness Like the Waves

Season 3 Episode 61

Peace Like a River, Righteousness Like the Waves is today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, where we read Isaiah 45 through 50 and reflect on what it means to truly listen to the Lord …

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

How to Say Merry Christmas Around the World

Season 10 Episode 19

The Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar is a daily celebration of the season’s history and global traditions. In today’s episode, we take a linguistic tour of the globe to learn how to share th…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Job 17-18: Holding On When Friends Fail

Season 3 Episode 60

In today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we sit with Job in one of the most painful moments of his story.
His suffering is deep, but what cuts even deeper is the realization that the friends wh…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Christmas Traditions From Madagascar to Spain

Season 10 Episode 18

The Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar is a daily journey through the history, heart, and global reach of the Christmas season. In this episode, we explore how diverse cultures—from the tropic…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Mary’s Yes: The Story of the Annunciation

Season 10 Episode 17

Day 17 of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar focuses on one of the most powerful and quietly courageous moments in the Christmas story: Mary’s yes.

This episode explores the Annunciati…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago