In this very special Christmas Eve edition of Favored or Forsaken we’re talking about Christmas Carols. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they provide a theological intervention for the kid from The Christmas Shoes, discuss how the gospel is all over Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and decide whether or not Mary knew. May this highly favored episode provide all the merriment and snark that you need for your Christmas festivities.

MENTIONS

Oldest Christmas Carol: Angel’s Hymn
Carol History Roundup: Coventry Carol | Boar’s Head Carol
The Worst Christmas Song: The Christmas Shoes
Mary Did You Know: Karen Swallow Prior Twitter Thread
Glee Throwback: The First Noel
Balloon Christmas Tree: Learn how to make one here
Top Christmas Songs: 60 Greatest Christmas Songs
History Corner: History Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols
Buzzfeed: Finish These Christmas Lyrics | Would You Rather: Christmas Music Edition

FAVORED OF THE MONTH

Knox - The Great Courses: The New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman | Find it on Audible
Jamie - Documentary: Procession on Netflix
Erin - Book: Shoutin’ in the Fire by Danté Stewart | Danté Stewart on Instagram

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