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Christmas and the Mess E2: Heartbreak (Mt. 1:18-25)

Christmas and the Mess E2: Heartbreak (Mt. 1:18-25)

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On the second Sunday of Advent, we explore the relational tension and pain that can be created when God moves in and through us. This pain is sometimes not just in spite of God's good work in our lives, but directly because of it. Matthew's narrative of Mary and Joseph's marriage is an honest portrayal of what it feels like when God does something new in our lives. And it gives hope to those of us who are suffering relationally.


Christmas and the Mess: In this Advent teaching series, we unpack the question: "When God moves powerfully, what does it actually feel like for the people involved?" The answer may surprise and unsettle us: It's a lot messier that we'd like.


The Living Water Network is a ⁠decentralized network of relationships⁠ unified by a love for Jesus and his Kingdom, an affirmation of ⁠microchurch⁠, and a desire to reach the hard places in the world characterized by violent conflict, persecution, crushing poverty, and compromised rule of law. This podcast is a place for collected teachings that are useful to those within the network.

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