NCC Unplugged
Ready for a podcast focused on Conversations, Community, and Culture? Then grab your headphones and get ready for NCC Unplugged. We’re breaking free from the traditional sermon format to engage in raw conversations about faith, life, and everything in between. So join us as we unplug from the noise of everyday life and plug into something more. This is NCC Unplugged: Conversations, Community, and Culture.
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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
In this episode of NCC Unplugged, the staff at Norwin Christian Church discuss their Christmas traditions and the role of Santa Claus in their families. They share personal stories and insights into how they approach the topic of Santa with their children. The conversation also touches on the significance of Advent and the importance of keeping Christ at the center of Christmas. The staff members emphasize the need to be intentional in creating meaningful traditions that point to Jesus. The episode concludes with an invitation to join Norwin Christian Church for their Christmas Eve services.
Takeaways:
Create intentional traditions that point to Jesus and keep Him at the center of Christmas.
Approach the topic of Santa Claus with sensitivity and consider the impact it may have on children's faith.
Understand the significance of Advent and use it as a time to spiritually prepare for Christmas.
Balance the secular aspects of Christmas, such as Santa Claus, with the true meaning of the holiday.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to NCC Unplugged01:13 Christmas Traditions at NCC02:10 Creating Traditions at Home03:40 Understanding Advent07:12 Personal Christmas Traditions17:17 Discussion on Santa Claus24:21 Balancing Santa and Christ25:07 Approaching Santa with Young Children31:09 Not Introducing Santa to Children35:13 Approaching Santa at NCC37:45 Invitation to Christmas Eve Services38:09 Conclusion and Call to Action
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Welcome to the inaugural episode of NCC Unplugged! We're thrilled to have you join us on this journey, whether it's your first time or you're revisiting our history. Today we're diving into the purpose of this podcast, aiming to foster community, engage in conversations, and connect with culture in a more extended format than traditional sermons or small group discussions. Join us as we introduce ourselves, share our intentional practices at home, and discuss purposeful approaches in our various ministries. We're excited to make this podcast a transparent platform for interviews, discussions, and insights into different aspects of our church. So grab your headphones, join our conversation, and get to know us a little better.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Ready for a podcast focused on Conversations, Community, and Culture? Then grab your headphones and get ready for NCC Unplugged. We're breaking free from the traditional sermon format to engage in raw conversations about faith, life, and everything in between. So join us as we unplug from the noise of everyday life and plug into something more. This is NCC Unplugged, Conversations, Community, and Culture.