S2E27 • Hold Fast: When the Holidays Feel Quiet, Heavy, or Different

This week on Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking straight to the heart of the holiday season—the loud years, the quiet years, the busy years, and the years that feel different than you ever expected. Using Hebrews 10–11 as our anchor, we walk through what it really means to hold fast to your faith, your peace, and your sense of purpose even when traditions shift, people scatter, schedules change, and the Thanksgiving table doesn’t look like it used to.

I share stories from my childhood at my Noni’s house—cousins circled on the floor, ads spread everywhere, planning Black Friday like it was a full-contact sport—and how those memories shaped the deep ache so many of us feel when seasons change and the gatherings fade. If you’re heading into the holidays with a quiet house, an empty chair, or a heart that feels a little tender… this episode is for you.

We dig into the heroes of Hebrews 11—Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Noah—and how they held onto God when the promise didn’t match the reality. And we talk about how you can hold fast too… not just in belief, but in action. Reaching out. Inviting others in. Creating belonging right where you are.

If this season feels busy, scattered, or lonely… friend, you are not forgotten. And you don’t have to walk it alone.

• What it really means to hold fast when the holidays shift
• Why nostalgia and grief often collide this time of year
• How Hebrews 10–11 teaches us to cling to God when life feels different
• Faith that moves your feet, not just your feelings
• What to do when traditions fade and connections change
• Ways to reach out, invite in, and create community
• A prayer for anyone heading into Thanksgiving with a tender heart

Scriptures referenced:
 Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 10:24–25, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:13

Take a breath. Pull up a seat. Let’s walk this one out together.

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