It's Christmas Eve! In this special episode, Michael Rowntree takes us through Matthew 1:2-23, exploring the name "Immanuel" and what it means that God became "God with us." Michael unpacks the three barriers God overcame in Jesus—the barriers of sin, geography, and humanity—to offer us friendship with Him. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, we find a daily reprieve from exile and an eternal hope. Join us as Michael challenges us to embrace this friendship, share it with others, and deepen our connection to Christ through His mission.
In this episode, Michael Rowntree explores Philippians 4:6-9, offering practical steps to replace anxiety with supernatural peace. He discusses the importance of engaging our hearts through prayer and our minds by pondering the positive, as modeled by Jesus Himself. Michael unpacks how friendship with the "God of peace" transforms anxiety into active, personal peace. Join us as we learn how to thrive in this age of anxiety and embrace the tools for peace in the coming year.