Episode 148: Advent Hymns, Part 2

It's hard enough sometimes to remember that Jesus, and not Santa, is the center of Christmas.  But sometimes church folk stop there and say, "Christmas is about Jesus," without saying just why it is good news that Christ is born, or who this Jesus person is.  And one of the ways the church has answered thsoe questions over time is to write songs about Christ and his long-awaited coming.  So in the weeks before the celebration of Christmas, Christian communities often sing hymns and songs that dig deeper into the questions, "Just who is this Jesus, really?" and "Why is it good news that he has come?" Today on Crazy Faith Talk, pastors Sarah, Erica, and Steve look at two of those songs, one from just the last couple of centuries, and one that goes back much further, to explore the rich layers of meaning of who Christ is and why his coming matters.  It's a reminder that the baby in the manger isn't the END of the story--that's really just when things are getting STARTED!  Join us for more faithful conversation here on Crazy Faith Talk!