Host Steve Cuss explores the mental and emotional burdens we carry, drawing on Jesus’ teaching about a light yoke. Reflecting on the Christmas story from Luke 2, Steve shares personal traditions and discusses how God enters our struggles. He connects the nativity’s humble setting to themes of power, history, and care for the marginalized. The episode blends spiritual insight, personal anecdotes, and cultural commentary, inviting listeners to find hope and rest during the Christmas season.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- The Long and Winding Road moment from the Get Back documentary
- More about Augustus (63 BC – AD 14)
- “Oh Holy Night” performed by Vince Gill
- “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” performed by Shane & Shane
BOOKS & BIBLICAL PASSAGES
- Matthew 11:28–30 (ESV) – Jesus’ teaching about burden & yoke
- Luke 2:1–20 (ESV) – The birth of Jesus and its surrounding circumstances
- Philippians 2:5–11 (ESV) – Jesus took the form of a servant
- Luke 15:3–7 (ESV) – The parable of the lost sheep
- John 10:1–18 – The Good Shepherd
- Luke 10:25-37 (ESV) – The Good Samaritan Story
- Luke 2:41–52 (ESV) – the “lost boy Jesus”
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Executive Produced by Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper
Senior Producer: Matt Stevens
Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill
Edited and mixed by Kevin Morris
Theme song by Dan Phelps
Original Music by Andy Gullahorn
