Many of us are waiting — for answers, for peace, for God to move in our story.

In this message from Luke 2:21–35, Chris Nichols reflects on the story of Simeon, a man who waited faithfully for what Scripture calls “the consolation of Israel.” Through Simeon’s song, we’re reminded that Jesus is not a temporary comfort, but true salvation and light — the fulfillment of God’s promises.

This episode invites listeners to trust that God’s faithfulness will be worth the wait, and that in seeing Jesus, we discover the hope we’ve been longing for all along.

Mary’s song in Luke 1 is often read as a gentle moment in the Christmas story, but it is anything but gentle.

In this message, Ted Coniaris explores the Magnificat and shows how Mary’s “yes” to God launched a Jesus Revolution — one that upends power, challenges the status quo, and redefines what it means to live faithfully. Far from a sentimental carol, Mary’s words announce a Kingdom where the humble are lifted up, the hungry are filled, and God’s promises are breaking into the world.

This episode invites listeners to consider what it looks like to surrender control, stand with the humble, and sing with hope in the middle of a broken world — trusting that what God has promised, He will bring to completion.

In Week 1 of Worship: The First Christmas Playlist, Ted Coniaris teaches from Luke 1 and explores the story of Zechariah—the first voice to break God’s 400 years of silence. Through Zechariah’s song, we discover that God is faithfully working behind the scenes for both the struggling and the striving, even when He feels quiet.

This episode reflects on how God meets us in silence, interrupts our busyness, and shines His light into the shadows of our lives through Jesus—the “rising sun from heaven.” If you’re in a season of waiting or wondering, this message offers fresh hope and a gentle invitation to listen for God’s voice again.