The Light Has Come: Angels, Linus, and Why I Believe

About this episode

The episode explores the story of the shepherds hearing of Jesus' birth from angels and its impact on faith and prayer.

Summary Luke 2 is the wondrous story of the shepherds hearing of Jesus' birth from the chorus of angels. As we trust in this story we are formed by it; we are "made better," which is what Handel hoped would happen for those who listen to his oratorio, Messiah . Episode 64 | The Light Has Come: Angels, Linus, and Why I Believe Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute's Vice President of Advancement and Theologian in Residence, this podcast seeks to focus on the practice of prayer through scripture as a primary way to know, trust, and rest in God in our daily work and life. I would love to hear from you! Please reach out to me at jeff.hoffmeyer@denverinstitute.org with your feedback. Wherever you're listening— Spotify , Apple , or YouTube —subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Resources Charlie Brown Christmas Special Handel's Messiah: Movement 16 and Movement 17

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Hoffmeyer

Topics covered

• Angels
• Christmas
• Prayer
• Faith
• Scripture
• Theology

Keywords

• Angels
• Jesus' birth
• Handel's Messiah
• Prayer
• Faith
• Christmas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Denver Institute for Faith & Work

Books & works: Handel's Messiah, Charlie Brown Christmas Special

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