Fourth Sunday of Advent - Matthew 1:18-25 at Common Table: Unexpectedly Expecting w/Alli Koehler-Masavisut

About this episode

Alli Koehler-Masavisut leads a reflection on the Christmas story in Matthew, exploring how God's entrance into the world challenges expectations.

Common Table’s December 21, 2025 sermon. Fourth Sunday of Advent - Matthew 1:18-25 // Unexpectedly Expecting w/Alli Koehler-Masavisut. Common Tabler and justice ministry team leader Alli Koehler-Masavisut guides our reflection on the Christmas story in the gospel of Matthew. How does God's way into the world shake up Joseph and Mary's expectations? How about our own?

People in this episode

Guest: Alli Koehler-Masavisut

Topics covered

• Advent
• Christmas story
• Matthew 1:18-25
• expectations

Keywords

• Advent
• Christmas
• Joseph
• Mary
• reflection

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