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    Celebrating Advent as a Family

    Nov 28 2022
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    Celebrating Advent as a Family

    Date: Nov 28, 2022

    Guests: Joshua Straub, Christi Straub

    When the Christmas season rolls around, we often place expectations that it will be “the best Christmas ever,” but we end up disappointed, stressed out and exhausted. Josh and Christi Straub urge us all to remember the true meaning of the Advent season, offering ways to sidestep the stress by being fully present with family and reflecting on the joy of the season.

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