There is a disconnect that happens when our actions don’t line up with our words and the church has been guilty many times. We can turn people off from God when our actions are harsh or uncaring, which is why Jesus said He wanted us to be kind to each other people. I had a very honest conversation with Greg West of Daybreak Church in Williamsburg about how Keeping Christ in Christmas means caring for the least of these, now and all year.

Greg West has been in ministry for over 30 years. He has served in various capacities including as a missionary, evangelist, local pastor, church planter, ​and university chaplain. Greg is currently the Outreach Pastor at Daybreak Church in Williamsburg and the Conference Superintendent of the Global Methodist Church in Virginia. He and his wife, Eileen, have 3 children and enjoy life in Virginia Beach.

To follow Greg: https://www.lifeinhisname.net/

The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the holiday season can crowd out peace and leave us disappointed and frazzled. We use phrases like “Keep Christ in Christmas”, but what does it really look like in our lives to worship the baby King and live differently? This conversation with Pastor Jeff Noble will have you breathing deep and calming down during the busy holiday season. We will share insights on slowing down during the holiday season, being present with others, and remembering that Christ is everything—through December and beyond. Jeff Noble has been pastor of Northstar Church in Blacksburg, VA (Go Hokies!) for 15 years. He and Carolyn have two adult, married kids, one grandson, and two grand dogs. He's a native Arkansan (Go Hogs!). Hobbies: coffee, fantasy football & rearranging the dishwasher. Jeff’s blog: https://www.jeffnoble.net/ NorthStar Church: dontgo.be or https://northstarfamily.org/ To connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

Keeping Christ in Christmas has been a popular saying for years, but how do we do it? How do we go beyond cliché sayings that sound good to actually celebrating the holidays differently? How do we keep Christ in Christmas without simply adding more church stuff to our list and stressing out? Join us for a delightful conversation with Pastor Reginald Davis of Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg. We talked about letting the lights remind us to let our light shine in how we treat people. We also visited Mary and Martha and how we are more alike than different. Dr. Reginald F. Davis, Pastor of the Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia holds a Master of Divinity degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School in New York and a Doctorate in Humanities, with a concentration in African American Studies from Florida State University. Pastor Davis is an author of several works, has been a frequent radio guest, and lectures at colleges, universities, and churches across the nation. He has served as the 21st pastor of The Historic First Baptist Church since 2004. Pastor Davis currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife and three children. For more on Pastor Davis and The Historic Baptist Church: https://firstbaptistchurch1776.org/ To connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com