Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Seeing Christmas through New Eyes
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Dec 17, 2025 The podcast delves into the profound transformation of experiencing Christmas after conversion. R.C. Sproul reminisces about childhood traditions, particularly a candlelight service that marked his youth. He contrasts the joy of pageantry as a nonbeliever with deeper spiritual significance after finding faith. Sproul vividly recounts his first Christmas as a Christian, highlighting the joy and meaning that illuminated the familiar rituals. It's a heartfelt exploration of how belief transforms seasonal celebrations.
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First Christmas After Conversion
- R.C. Sproul recounts his first Christmas after converting in 1957 and how the season's pageantry became deeply meaningful to him.
- He describes the Pittsburgh candlelight service, the midnight chimes, and the overwhelming joy he felt when the pastor declared, "It's Christmas."
Pittsburgh Candlelight Tradition
- He recalls childhood traditions in Pittsburgh: dreaming of a white Christmas and attending the annual Christmas Eve candlelight service.
- The service included pageantry, choral music, and a minister who always paused at midnight to announce, "It's Christmas."
Pageantry Becomes Spiritual Reality
- Before conversion, Sproul enjoyed the pageantry but treated it as entertainment tied to gifts and Santa.
- After conversion, the same rituals became truth-filled realities that produced overwhelming spiritual joy.