Wild at Heart E854 | The Second Advent
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Dec 15, 2025 This discussion highlights the significance of the Second Advent, urging us to shift our focus from Christmas past to Christ's promised return. They explore divine timing through Mary’s pregnancy, emphasizing the broader narrative repair God seeks. Both hosts tackle why many Christians shy away from this concept and the discomfort it brings. With insights from C.S. Lewis, they advocate for a fresh perspective on Advent, encouraging listeners to embrace a hopeful anticipation for renewal and restoration.
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The Long Game Of Redemption
- Allen recounts how God’s long game shows up in the incarnation's nine-month preparation.
- This patience increased Allen's awe of God's redemptive plan.
Make The Second Advent Central
- Christmas must be equally about Christ's return, not only Bethlehem.
- John Eldredge argues 50% of our Advent focus should be on the Second Advent.
High Stakes And A Grand Narrative
- Great stories need high stakes and a clear destination.
- Allen explains fixing narratives means raising stakes and knowing where the story goes.
