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December 15, 2025 72 mins

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 4: Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25.

They discuss the narrative imagery of the virgin birth, the vanity of idolatry, and Joseph's point of view on the nativity.

Notes:

--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Advent
--2019 Book of Common Prayer

The Bible Project

Dwell's series with Malcolm Guite

Advent Resources

Interested in the virtual book group for Ask of Old Paths, by: Grace Hamman? Join me here. 

PDF of the Household Compline service

Advent: Season of Hope, by: Tish Harrison Warren

Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ, by: Fleming Rutledge

The Art of Advent, by: Dr. Jane Williams

Waiting on the Word, by: Malcolm Guite

Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas

All Creation Waits, by: Gayle Boss

1:04 Collect

14:31 Isaiah 7:10-17

30:01 Psalm 24

47:38 Romans 1:1-7

56:56 Matthew 1:18-25

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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