In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Doctors Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen debunk popular myths concerning Christmas. Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government ; The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition ; CHAPTERS: 00:00 Mission of God AD 00:25 Opening 00:45 Intro 01:05 Welcome 01:25 Conference ADs 02:01 Mission of God: 10th Anniversary Edition 02:20 The Significance of the Christian Calendar & its Feasts 09:05 Myth #1 - Mary's Song: The Magnificat and Its Meaning 19:45 Myth #2 - Origins of Christmas: Christian or Pagan? 29:22 Myth #3 - The Dating of Christmas 34:13 Myth #4 - The Magi: Who, What, When, How Many, and Why? 46:17 Myth #5 - The Christmas Tree: Its Symbolism and Significance 00:49:47 Conclusion 00:50:31 Outro UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Christ is King World Missions Conference - "Gospel Culture" | January 19-22, 2025 | San Antonio, TX: https://christisking.church/lyw ; The Mission of God Conferences : U.S. – Denver | Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 @ 8:00 - 16:00 MST@ Faith Church | Arvada, Colorado : https://www.ezrainstitute.com/mission-of-god-denver/ ; Faith & Medicine Conference | January 19-22, 2025 | Atlanta, GA: https://faithandmedicine.org/ ; REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/ Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/ ; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com . Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com ; Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1 ; Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297; Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503 ; Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885 . Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.
