Season 5, Episode 5: The Meaning of Family During Christmas

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Season 5, Episode 5: The Meaning of Family During Christmas

December 17, 2021

Christmas has a way of bringing family together like no other time of the year. As Season 5 of Christmas Stories concludes, we'll hear some encouraging stories about how family traditions bring people together and help families find meaning. Plus, John Fuller and Paul Batura chat about why they've loved spending time with their families.

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Season 7. Episode 3: Christmas Through the Eyes of a Little Boy

December 1, 2023

Many boys wake up excited for Christmas day. To celebrate boys during the holidays, Kim, Jesse and John reflect on ways their sons have celebrated Christmas. You'll also hear Focus President Jim Daly read a story about a Christmas present he got as a young child.