Friday, December 26th: In this episode of The Daily Grind, John asks a profound question: How do you find happiness? Drawing inspiration from Proverbs 30:7-9, Psalm 27, and Ephesians 3, John explores the tension between our desire for happiness and the fleeting promises of circumstances. Drawing parallels to stories like The Fault in Our Stars and wisdom from Augustine, this episode challenges listeners to consider contentment as the key to true joy. John unpacks the honest prayer of Proverbs 30, where the author asks for "just enough"—neither poverty nor riches—to remain close to God. He also highlights Paul's prayer for believers in Ephesians, reminding us that Christ’s love and presence are our ultimate source of fulfillment. Whether you're waiting for a breakthrough or navigating life’s uncertainties, this episode offers practical insights and a powerful prayer for a joy-filled life rooted in God. Tune in for an entertaining, inspirational, and deeply encouraging conversation about finding happiness in a restless world.

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Christmas, Thursday, December 25th: In this Christmas Day episode of The Daily Grind, John turns to the Gospel of John to reflect on the deeper meaning of Christmas. Rather than focusing on the manger, John reminds us that Christmas is the moment the eternal Word entered human life and chose to remain with us. The incarnation declares that God is not distant or temporary, but present in the ordinary realities of our lives. Christmas does not end when the celebrations fade; it continues as we live each day in the light of Emmanuel, God with us.

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Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th: In this Christmas Eve episode of The Daily Grind, John reflects on the quiet, grounded reality of Jesus’ birth as told in Luke 2. Stripped of sentimentality and myth, the story reveals a God who enters the world humbly, in ordinary space, and without spectacle. Christmas Eve reminds us that God’s greatest work often begins in silence, inviting trust rather than demanding attention. This episode encourages listeners to pause, receive, and rest in the quiet faithfulness of God who draws near.

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