The Characters of Christmas – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Characters of Christmas

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/110d. Total Eps: 15

The Characters of Christmas is a podcast created to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the minor characters that played a part in Jesus’ birth. It is the companion to Dan Darling's book "The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus."

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🇫🇷 France - Christianity
16/09/2026
#97
🇫🇷 France - Christianity
15/09/2026
#68

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https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas
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https://www.lifeaudio.com/
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How to Teach Your Children the Value of Giving this Christmas - Bonus Episode with Everyday Prayers

Monday, December 23, 2024 • Duration 40:45

In this special episode from Everyday Prayers, host Brook McGlothlin sits down with Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse. In this inspiring conversation, they discuss how to shift the focus of Christmas from receiving to giving. Brooke shares how her family uses the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog to help those in need, along with practical tips for making your holiday season more meaningful.

Brook and Kristy also invites you to join the Million Praying Moms Christmas Challenge, where you can feed 100 babies this December. For just $9, you can provide a meal for one baby and make a lasting difference this Christmas. Learn how you and your family can get involved, spreading love and generosity this holiday season.

Links & Resources:

Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog – Make a Difference This Christmas
Million Praying Moms Christmas Challenge – Feed 100 Babies This December
FREE RESOURCE: Learn to Love Your Children Like God Does – A FREE 5-Day Devotion for Moms.
Find more episodes of Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms

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The Music of Christmas - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 • Duration 13:33

Dan is back and talking about his favorite Christmas music! This week we take at the much-loved carol: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”

You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com

Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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The Music of Christmas - Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 • Duration 14:23

Dan is back and talking about his favorite Christmas music! Today, he talk about at the beautiful Christmas song, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.’

You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com

Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Introducing: The Characters of Easter!

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 • Duration 16:53

Where to Find The rest of The Characters of Easter episodes:
LifeAudio | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

In The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. Enter their stories and ultimately draw closer to Christ Himself as you encounter His Passion through their experiences. Take a journey back to first-century Palestine and walk in the shoes of legendary people like Simon Peter, Judas, Pilate, John, Mary Magdalene and others.

Characters of Easter Resources:
To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/

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Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

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The Surprising People in Jesus' Family

Monday, October 26, 2020 • Duration 26:05

This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In our final episode, we look at the surprising people in Jesus' family.

You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com

Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas

Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

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Simeon and Anna: The Oldest Bucket List

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 • Duration 18:34

This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. Here's a question for you: what's on your bucket list? For Simeon and Anna, they had a special list: to see the awaited Messiah.

You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com

Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas

Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Herod: The Monster of Christmas

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • Duration 20:04

This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we're talking about the monster of Christmas: King Herod.

You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com

Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas

Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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The Wise Men: Seeking and Finding

Monday, October 19, 2020 • Duration 19:55

This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we look closer at the Wise Men.

You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com

Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas

Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Shepherds: The First to Know at Christmas

Thursday, October 15, 2020 • Duration 16:49

This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we look at perhaps the most unlikely people in the Christmas story: the shepherds.

You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com

Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas

Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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The Innkeeper: Making Room for Jesus

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • Duration 18:30

This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we take a deeper look at the role of the Innkeeper in the story of Christmas.

You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com

Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://danieldarling.com/books/the-characters-of-christmas

Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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