Christmas is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but what happens when your heart just… isn’t there? In this honest and gentle Advent reflection, we sit with Jesus’ words, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4), and talk about what it means to grieve in a season that insists you be merry and bright.

In this episode, we name the quiet weight many Christians carry at Christmastime—missing loved ones, feeling the ache of time passing, regretting what we did (or didn’t) do this year, and hiding it all behind a “church face” so we don’t ruin anyone’s holiday. Instead of stuffing our pain down, we look at the way Jesus Himself wept, and why suppressing our sorrow often leads to deeper anxiety, depression, and even physical exhaustion.

You’ll be gently invited to:

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