The Shawn Ryan Show #265 Lee Strobel - Who is the Real Santa Claus & What Evidence Connects Jesus to Christmas?
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Dec 25, 2025 
In this conversation, Lee Strobel, a former investigative journalist turned Christian apologist, dives deep into the essence of Christmas. He shares insights from his journey from skepticism to faith, bringing to light fascinating historical context around Jesus' birth. Topics include the significance of virgin birth prophecies, the role of the Magi, and the real origins of Santa Claus. Strobel also discusses cultural curiosity surrounding Christianity today and why fulfilling prophecies hold such statistical weight in faith narratives.
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Do Not Hide Spiritual Doubts
- If you have doubts about faith, voice them and investigate rather than hide them.
- Seek reputable sources and ask hard questions to arrive at a solid, examined faith.
Virgin Birth Predicted Centuries Earlier
- Isaiah prophesied a virgin-born Messiah about 700 years before Jesus, and the Greek translation used the word for "virgin."
- That prophecy sits within a cluster (Isaiah 7,9,11) that points to a messianic fulfillment beyond King Ahaz's immediate context.
Conception Beyond Natural Genetics
- Genesis 3:15 hints the Messiah would come from the seed of a woman, which necessitated a miraculous interruption of normal genetics.
- William Lane Craig's objection about the Y chromosome is answered: God could supernaturally provide the Y chromosome.