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Dec 2023
1h 10m

A Very Merry Midwestern Christmas

Clearly Reformed
About this episode

Even though only Justin still lives in the Midwest, this episode has a distinctly Midwestern flare as the three amigos reminisce about favorite Christmas presents, Christmas places, and Christmas foods. You'll also hear about favorite books from the past year, some football banter, and a special section on the airing of grievances (note: Kevin had twice as many as the other two put together).

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Don’t Skip the Sports Banter

15:20 An Airing of Grievances

31:18 Sponsor Break | Crossway

32:32 Favorite Books

51:25 Sponsor Break | Desiring God

52:41 Christmas Questions

1:44:20 Until Next Time

Books & Everything:

The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher

Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Vol. IV

Ordinary Man, An: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford

Thoughts on Preaching

The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ

Lord Jesus Christ

American Visions: The United States, 1800-1860

Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK

Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions

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