Being Human with Steve Cuss Welcoming Christmas with Russell Moore, Clarissa Moll, & Steve Cuss
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Dec 22, 2025 In this festive chat, Russell Moore, a leading Christian public intellectual, and Clarissa Moll, a producer at Christianity Today, share insights on the complex emotions surrounding Christmas. They delve into the balance of joy and grief during the holidays, highlighting the nativity’s invitation to embrace our whole selves. Clarissa identifies with Joseph's quiet strength, while Russell connects adoption themes to holiday compassion. Together, they discuss favorite carols, childhood memories, and the unique Australian traditions that color a season meant for welcome and hospitality.
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Give God The Worry You Can't Fix
- Pause and give to God what is God's when anxiety and worry escalate this season.
- Carry only what God has asked you to carry so you can stay human-sized and connected.
Joseph As A Model For Loving Again
- Clarissa reflects on Joseph as a model for loving beyond expectation after her husband's death.
- She finds Joseph's faithful, adoptive care comforting for blended families and grief recovery.
Faith Often Means Being Misunderstood
- The nativity shows faith often requires obedience without understanding or public approval.
- That hidden, misunderstood obedience comforts those who must trust God without seeing results.