Bethlehem: Conflict and Compassion in Advent

What is Advent peace? Does it mean inner peace, world peace, or maybe peace with God and others?

In this second episode of the Good Faith Advent series, Curtis Chang is joined by Good Faith contributor Andy Crouch to explore the true meaning of the peace promised by the coming of Jesus. Together, they challenge common assumptions about peace, using the historical context of Jesus' birth to scrutinize familiar Christmas messages. Curtis and Andy invite listeners to consider an Advent peace that acknowledges suffering and speaks into the hard realities of the holiday season—and everyday life.

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Referenced in This Episode:

• Watch Curtis and Sara Billups’ Advent conversation about hope

• Read about Pax Romana (Roman Peace)

• Explore Simeon’s words to Mary

• Read about the Wales Window of Birmingham, Alabama

• Buy & Read Fleming Rutledge’s The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ

• Read one woman’s account of the Camino de Santiago

• Read the story behind Silent Night

• Read the story behind O Little Town of Bethlehem

• Read about the Massacre of the Innocents

• Watch Curtis’ conversation with Amy Low

• Watch/Listen to The Lord Will Have His Way

Explore Andy Crouch’s work:

• Interact with Andy’s website

• Check out Andy’s work at Praxis

• Read Andy’s book: The Life We're Looking For