Bridgetown Audio Podcast First Light: Advent 2025 - Mary (Love)
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Dec 22, 2025 
Join Tyler Staton, a pastoral teacher and captivating speaker, as he dives into the heart of Advent and the Annunciation. He illustrates how modern distractions can hinder our perception of grace with a charming story about flying with his son. Tyler connects Mary’s experience to broader biblical themes, showcasing her as the embodiment of trust and fullness of grace. His insights encourage embracing God’s personal promises amidst life's messiness, and highlight the importance of stillness in a season often filled with chaos.
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Child Dazzled By True Light
- Tyler Staton describes flying with his son Amos who marvels at a sunset on the plane.
- He contrasts the child's wonder with other passengers distracted by screens to illustrate spiritual numbness.
Annunciation Connects Creation And Recreation
- The Annunciation compresses the whole Bible by linking creation's Spirit to Jesus' conception.
- Tyler explains the virgin birth as an independent creative act reversing the serpent's lie and repairing creation.
Mary As The Start Of A New Pattern
- Luke ties Mary's filling with the Spirit to the later promise that believers will receive the Spirit in Acts.
- Tyler argues Mary is the start of a new pattern, not a divine exception, pointing forward to Spirit-filled discipleship.