Undeceptions with John Dickson SINGLE: Christmas Peace
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Dec 14, 2025 Join Dr. Sam Chan, a medical doctor with a PhD in rhetoric and theology, as he dives into the complexities of Christmas. He discusses how holiday pressures amplify anxiety, contrasting the pursuit of happiness with the deeper peace of 'shalom.' Sam shares poignant insights, likening Jesus to an essential 'umpire' for relational harmony. He explores the meaning behind Jesus’ name, connects biblical prophecies to modern life, and emphasizes our innate need for love and security. In a festive twist, he also questions the depth of a secular Christmas.
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Spider Above the Face
- Sam Chan tells a spider-in-the-bedroom story that robbed him of sleep and peace.
- The experience illustrates how small fears can erase our sense of calm.
Happiness Versus Peace
- Sam Chan argues Western culture prizes happiness over peace and that chasing happiness fails.
- He suggests peace is wholeness, being in the right place, not merely pleasure.
We All Need An Umpire
- Sam Chan says societies need an impartial arbiter — an "umpire" — to make peaceful cooperation possible.
- Without an external neutral reference, relationships and games deteriorate into conflict.
