Christmas Stories

Christmas Stories

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this bingeable Christmas podcast from Focus on the Family. Find your holly-jolly cheer through heartwarming tales, fun banter, and ideas for holiday activities the whole family can enjoy! Each 20-minute episode helps your family go deeper into the true meaning of the season with Focus on the Family hosts John Fuller, Lisa Anderson, Paul Batura, and Diane Ingolia.

Recent Episodes

Season 6. Episode 5: Luke 2: 22 – 40: Seeing Jesus at Christmas

Dec. 16, 2022

What helps you remember Jesus during the Christmas season? As we wrap up Season 6 of Christmas Stories, we’ll hear Kati read Luke 2: 22 – 40, and our hosts share why this passage reminds us of the kind of life Jesus would li…

Season 6. Episode 4: Luke 2: 1 – 21: Ways Christmas Inspires Us

Dec. 9, 2022

The birth of Jesus is the reason we celebrate Christmas. And yet, more than two thousand years later, it still inspires us to make a difference. You’ll hear Megan read Luke 2: 1 – 21, and some stories from John and the co-ho…

Season 6. Episode 3: Luke 1: 57 – 80: The Characters of Christmas

Dec. 2, 2022

The characters of the first Christmas all played a role in helping bring Jesus to earth. John, Paul, Diane, and Lisa reflect on some of their favorite characters of Christmas. Plus, you’ll hear from some of our friends of th…

Season 6. Episode 2: Luke 1: 39 – 56: Christmas as an Adult

Nov. 25, 2022

Becoming an adult has a unique way of helping you gain new perspectives on the story of Christmas. Our friend Kristin reads Luke 1: 39 – 56, and you’ll hear from some Focus staff and broadcast guests about things they now se…

Season 6. Episode 1: Luke 1: 5 – 38: Hearing the Christmas Story

Nov. 18, 2022

How did you first hear about the story of Christmas? For many people, it was in church or some other type of Christmas activity. John, Diane, Paul, and Lisa share what they’re looking forward to this year. And you’ll hear fr…

Season 6 Preview

Nov. 14, 2022

Welcome to Season 6 of the Christmas Stories podcast! Join John Fuller and his fellow co-hosts, Diane Ingolia, Lisa Anderson, and Paul Batura, as they preview the upcoming podcast season, and recall the first time they heard…

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

Dec. 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 famil…

Season 5, Episode 4: We Love Our Grandparents

Dec. 10, 2021

Having grandchildren has a way of bringing things full circle. To help bring a fun perspective on grandparenting, John Fuller talks with Roger and Diane Ingolia about their experiences as grandparents. We'll also hear from c…

Season 5, Episode 3: Christmas as a Newlywed

Dec. 3, 2021

There's nothing like celebrating the Christmas season as a newlywed. To reflect back on those early years, John Fuller chats with Greg and Erin Smalley about their first Christmas as a married couple. They'll also explain ho…

Season 5, Episode 2: A Great Perspective for Singles

Nov. 26, 2021

Singles have a special place in God's family during the holidays. While it may feel lonely at times, Christmas can also be a season to create rich memories. Lisa Anderson joins John Fuller to discuss the unique opportunities…

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