Sn. 4|Ep. 11: Hope of the World (with the Caldwells, Re-Release with Colton Shrader)
On this episode, John Michael and Nicole Caldwell share some of their Christmas traditions and memories growing up in Uruguay and the United States. They also share some encouraging thoughts for us as we head into the Christmas season. This episode also includes excerpts from Season 1 Episode 5 (“Christmas Traditions and Expectations” with Colton Shrader).
This episode also includes excerpts from season 1 episode 5 (“Christmas Traditions and Expectations” with Colton Shrader). Who doesn’t love the Christmas season? Well, sometimes the reality of the season doesn’t live up to the expectations we place on it. Whether that’s from trying to mix winter-based, northern hemisphere traditions into South American summer contexts, or sacrificing your traditions to make time for family and friends while in the States.
This season, whatever it looks like for you, still reminds us that we can live in expectation and joy, despite trouble, because of the very good news of Jesus.
What are your family’s Christmas traditions where you grew up? Send them in! We’d love to hear about it! Connect with us HERE.
HOSTS: Michelle Ellis, John Michael Caldwell, Nicole Caldwell, Colton Shrader
SONG: Sunscreen by Vic Davi
CONNECT WITH US: Instagram | Facebook
SHOW NOTES:
14:32 | Isaiah 9:6 - “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
15:28 | Ephesians 3:16-21 - “…And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…”
KEY QUOTES:
9:08 | “It's all about Jesus in the end.”
10:50 | “No matter what you're going through in this season of life, the Lord sees you. He knows exactly what you need.”
11:09 | “There is hope and there's definitely hope in Jesus.”
12:29 | “ You're here on this earth at this time for a reason.”
12:58 | “Jesus does relate to you.”
14:07 | “Let His presence enter your heart and your life and let His word consume you so that you can have the joy of Jesus every single day.”
29:44 | “He has made a way for us to have an abundant life now. There are ways for us to enjoy, even in the hardships, even in the stressful times, there are ways for us to enjoy being followers of Christ now in our day-to-day life.”
30:09 | “We can also live with joy and expectation for what is going to come.”
30:35 | “If you want to be someone that has the ability to give to others spiritually, right? To pour into others and to give out of the abundance of your intimacy with Jesus, then it has to be more than just a Sunday morning experience.”
34:08 | “Your pain and the challenges in this season that you're feeling have not gone unnoticed.”
Interested in partnering with John Michael & Nicole in prayer, one-time giving, or monthly giving? Do that HERE.
COMMON TERMS:
TCK - third culture kid
MK - missionary kid
LAC - Latin America Caribbean