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🌐 More content + show notes: In today’s episode, Cory and Pastor Nathan dive into why Christmas is one of the BEST opportunities all year to reach our one more.

This is Cory’s favorite season — the lights, the gatherings, the joy — but most of all, the openness people have to the message of Jesus.

We talk about:

✨ Why people are more spiritually receptive during Christmas

✨ How family gatherings, work parties, and school events become mission fields

✨ Practical ways to use your everyday conversations to open doors for the gospel

✨ Creative Christmas ideas inside the church that make invitations EASY

✨ How to identify your one more and pray for them intentionally this season

From Ugly Sweater Sunday to Candlelight Services, Kids Christmas Musicals, Carols & Cocoa, and even simple photo booths — everything we do this time of year can become a bridge to help someone meet Jesus.

Because Christmas isn’t just a celebration… it’s a mission.

If you’re ready to make this season count, this episode will challenge and encourage you to be bold, be present, and go after your one more. ❤️

📖 Scriptures Mentioned

Matthew 1:23

Luke 2:10–11

Colossians 4:5–6

1 Corinthians 9:22–23

Romans 10:14–15

📌 Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open

00:19 – Intro

01:00 – Why Christmas Is Cory’s Favorite Season

02:10 – Why People Are More Open Spiritually

04:00 – The Heart Behind Christmas (Immanuel)

06:15 – Using Joy & Generosity as Bridges

07:30 – Seeing Holiday Gatherings as Mission Fields

09:20 – Family Events as Opportunity

11:00 – Work Parties, School Events, & Natural Conversations

13:10 – How to Be Intentional With “One More”

14:40 – Opportunities Inside the Church

16:20 – Ugly Sweater, Candlelight, Kids Musical & More

19:10 – Why Fun Events Still Point to Jesus

20:40 – How to Identify Your One More

22:50 – Praying Daily for Your One More

24:00 – Christmas Is a Mission

25:00 – Final Encouragement

26:00 – Prayer

27:00 – Outro

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