This season on the Next Steps Podcast, we’re entering into Advent together. We will explore what Advent is, why it matters, and how to celebrate it. We’ll also hear from worship leaders as they guide us through the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.

In this episode, Christian Eggers talks with worship leaders Matt Wilhelm and Isaiah Wu about Advent’s theme of peace and the call to be peacemakers. They get honest about anxiety, conflict, and family dynamics, explore how Jesus brings true peace in the middle of real life, and share practical ways to pursue peacemaking in our relationships today.

Reflection Practice

Take a minute to sit in silence, slow your mind, and breathe deeply. Invite God into this moment with you. Then reflect:

• How are you feeling?
• Is your heart and mind at peace? Is it troubled by something?
• Are there relationships in your life that lack peace?
• Are there circumstances you're going through that make it hard to experience peace?
• Are there things going on in the world that are disrupting your ability to feel at peace?
• In the areas that are making peace hard to find, ask for God to bring his peace.
• Now consider, is there one small way you can make "shalom" peace in your home, your family, your workplace, or the world?

Spend a few minutes reflecting, praying, or writing about what comes to mind.

Resources

• Advent Resources
• Heaven and Nature Sing series | Blackhawk Church
• Christmas at Blackhawk

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.