We've made it to the end of our Christmas Journey for this season of Comfort and Joy! And what better song to end with than "Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come"? But what if I told you this carol really had NOTHING to do with Christmas? What if I told you, it's melody was STOLEN from a great composer?  Let's take a deep dive into one of the most famous Christmas Carols of all time!  Don't forget to check out meadowsbaptist.org for our live stream services every Sunday at 9am and 11am Notes, preparation and quotes from: Peterson, William J. and Randy Petersen. The One Year Book of Hym ..read more

What do you do when your plans fall through?  Do you panic? Do you get angry? Do you find a way to power through? Did you know one of the most famous Christmas Carols of all time was written under these circumstances?  Join us today, as we welcome best selling author and master storyteller, Ace Collins for a very special episode!  Pick up Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310115906/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_-KpOFbH8S2T6J Follow Ace on Twitter: @AceCollins Support Dennis Lambert Pianist  https://patreon.com/dennislambertpian ..read more

What do you do when the Christmas season actually zaps your joy? How can you navigate a time of year that feels pressured, compressed and overcommitted? In today's episode, we really explore that struggle with a guest who, at first glance, doesn't seem like much of a Christmas fan, but upon deeper conversation, actually understands the real meaning of Christmas better than most - Jessica Jones (and no, not the Marvel Superhero...)  ..read more

Have you ever found yourself so burned out you needed to get away for a while? So did the author of today's Christmas carol. And he found replenishment in the most unlikely of places. In fact, there were those around him who told him not to go - because it was too dangerous! Join us today with special guest Dr. Scott Fenton as we explore the history and geography of another favorite Christmas carol. Show Notes: Please join us for Sunday worship online at 9am and 11am  https://www.meadowsbaptist.org To see more of Dig It with Dr. Scott: click here! Sources:  Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiri ..read more

Do you find yourself questioning the logic of the traditional Christmas Story? A king was born in a manger? Or Angels delivering a message to stinky, outcasts called Shepherds? Astrologers following a star to find an infant with gifts to bring?  So did the author of our song today.  Join me as I welcome our guest Megan McKenzie a Dallas area pianist, vocalist, and worship leader as we unpack those questions and much more!  Show notes:  Please check out our live streaming services Sundays at 9am and 11am at meadowsbaptist.org What Child Is this by The Cathedral Singers https ..read more

2020 has been some kind of year... Elections... Pandemics... Racial Tension.. Division and unrest... Where is God in all of this? Where is "Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men"? We're going to grapple with that question today with our guest, Trey Groves, a local worship leader, and pastor. If you want to know more about this hope, email at tim@meadowsbaptist.org Show Notes for Today's Show: https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/heard-the-bells-christmas-day-hope-surfaces-despair/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/the-story-of-pain-and-hope-behind-i-heard-the-bell ..read more

Today, on our second episode of Comfort and Joy, our guest, Dr. Sandra Glahn guides us through a lesser known Christmas Carol with profound impact. How can we take the simple every day, sometimes mundane experiences and find true meaning and comfort? Check out today's conversation to find out!  Please join us at www.meadowsbaptist.org at either 9am or 11am for our Live Stream worship services!  Show Notes:  What Child Is This/The Holly and the Ivy - Bing Crosby https://open.spotify.com/track/6OJdXv1Q5OdLgYolFEunJ4?si=MmdxeJcORa-F67nKrL1tQw The Holly and the Ivy - Mannheim Steamr ..read more

CHRISTMAS TIME IS COMING!  Welcome to the first episode of Comfort and Joy!  What is Advent? How does it usher in the Christmas season and why is it important? We unpack these questions with our guest, Sara Lynn, a worship leader in the Methodist Church today. Please check out http://meadowsbaptist.org at 9am and 11am every Sunday for our live streaming services! Today's Musical Sources and Show Notes: Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotional by Kenneth W. Osbeck https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825438993/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_zGfMFbKXFTH8V The Story of Our Hymns: The ..read more

We've made it to the end of our Christmas Journey for this season of Comfort and Joy! And what better song to end with than "Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come"? But what if I told you this carol really had NOTHING to do with Christmas? What if I told you, it's melody was STOLEN from a great composer?  Let's take a deep dive into one of the most famous Christmas Carols of all time!  Don't forget to check out meadowsbaptist.org for our live stream services every Sunday at 9am and 11am Notes, preparation and quotes from: Peterson, William J. and Randy Petersen. The One Year Book of Hym ..read more

What do you do when your plans fall through?  Do you panic? Do you get angry? Do you find a way to power through? Did you know one of the most famous Christmas Carols of all time was written under these circumstances?  Join us today, as we welcome best selling author and master storyteller, Ace Collins for a very special episode!  Pick up Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310115906/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_-KpOFbH8S2T6J Follow Ace on Twitter: @AceCollins Support Dennis Lambert Pianist  https://patreon.com/dennislambertpian ..read more