2024 Advent Devotional

O Come O Come Emmanuel

Join Matthew Castro and his wife, Lisa, for O Come, O Come Emmanuel, a special Christmas podcast exploring the theme of waiting through 12 episodes inspired by Scripture. Throughout the Bible, God's people are marked by their waiting—anticipating the fulfillment of His promises. This series, beginning on December 1st, the first day of Advent, delves into key stories from the Bible that highlight this powerful theme, helping listeners reflect on Christ during the Christmas season.

Prefer reading? These episodes will also be available in written format for those who enjoy devotional content here. Tune in and journey with us through the season of waiting as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.

A Pastor and His Newspaper

Season 3

In its third and current season, the podcast examines current issues in the Middle East, American leadership globally, the rebirth of classic liberalism in American universities, and other news events.

Season 2

The second season looked at the death of Pope Benedict, the crumbling of the United Methodist Church, the war in Israel, and other news topics over 18 episodes.

Season 1

The first season of the podcast started with the 2022 Winter Olympics in China and concluded with a examination of the 2022 Mid-Term Elections.

Church and Politics

Season 1

Follow a podcast exploring the delicate balance between church and politics, aiming to foster an understanding of the purpose of political institutions and discerning the church's role in political life.