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Nov 2023
21m 17s

The Gift of (& Need for) Advent

Tsh Oxenreider
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Whether you're a seasoned Advent adherent or a barely-even-heard-of-it curious onlooker, Advent really is for everybody. Writer Tsh Oxenreider shares why Advent, as well as the rest of the liturgical calendar, really is a gift to us, even in (especially in?) our insanely busy and information-packed world. She also shares a brief introduction to the season, as well as a few ideas on how to get started (sharing an excerpt from her Advent book!).

* Host: author Tsh Oxenreider

* Tsh’s Advent book, Shadow & Light

* Buy a round of drinks

* Recommended reads

* Tsh’s 2023 Gift Guide



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