Host Martin Tanner shares the narrative of the birth of Jesus, in modern English, from the Good News Translation of the Bible, with explanations of seeming contradictions, such as: When Joseph found out Mary was expecting, why would he need to divorce her? They weren't married yet. Who were the Wise men? Why are they part of the Gospel story of Jesus's birth?

In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner looks at the Atonement, and answers questions, including: (1) Does every world have a savior, or is Jesus the Savior of all worlds? (2) What does and word Atonement mean? How or in what way or sense did Jesus take upon himself the sins of the world? (3) Does the Atonement cover more than sins, including losses, sicknesses, physical and mental defects, etc.? and, (4) How can a person know if the Atonement works for her or him?

The Gospel of Mark can be read in about an hour and a half. The show's host, Martin Tanner, suggests that during the Christmas season everyone should read the Gospel of Mark. It is the earliest Gospel, and in effect, the Gospel of Peter, because John Mark, the author was writing Peter's description of what Jesus said and did. The Gospel of Mark is a marvelous testimony of Jesus as the Messiah promised by God, to save his chosen people. This is what people are celebrating at Christmastime.