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Dec 2022
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Reflecting on Advent and A Christmas Car...

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About this episode

Advent is one of our favorite times of year, and we can’t wait to share our thoughts about our conversation with Jessica Hooten Wilson. Listen in as we discuss what we learn about Advent from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.  

 

The Scandal of Holiness by Jessica Hooten Wilson 

Giving the Devil His Due by Jessica Hooten Wilson 

The Strong Women Podcast 80. The Scandal of Flannery O'Connor and the Power of Stories with Jessica Hooten Wilson 

The Bible Project: Creation Series 

She Reads Truth: Advent 2022 Study Book 

Advent Prints 

Light Upon Light compiled by Sarah Arthur  

A Christmas Carol: The Original Manuscript Edition (Erin’s Recommendation) 

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