She Reads Truth Podcast Advent 2025 Week 4 with EJ and Janice Gaines
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Dec 22, 2025 EJ and Janice Gaines, a dynamic duo in faith and music, share powerful insights on the meaning of Christmas. They reflect on the light of hope that pierces darkness and the courage required to follow God’s calling. The conversation highlights Mary’s scriptural knowledge and her remarkable surrender to divine plans. They discuss how family traditions can coexist with loss, emphasizing authentic celebration. As they read Luke 2, the message of peace through Jesus shines bright, inviting listeners to share His light with the world.
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Recording Kids' Car Concerts
- Janice shared her sons singing Christmas songs in the car and how she treasures voice recordings made with voice memo.
- She uses those brief captures to remember small, ordinary family moments years later.
Courage In Costly Calling
- Mary and Joseph's responses show courage and weight, not immediate celebration, when God calls them to derail their plans.
- The story invites readers to accept costly summons from God with faith rather than presuming comfort or ease.
Scripture Fills The Well
- Mary’s Magnificat shows she knew Scripture well enough to connect her experience to God's larger story.
- Familiarity with Scripture supplies courage and theological framing in crisis and joy alike.
