"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" But not for everyone.

Many senior adults may feel isolated or overlooked during the holidays. In this week's episode of The Clark Report, some practical wisdom and encouraging stories to help seniors not just get through the Christmas season, but truly thrive. Plus, meaningful ways we ALL can reach out, show love, and make sure the seniors in our lives feel seen and valued.

Watch now and get inspired!

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Christmas isn’t just a holiday; it’s the celebration of the miraculous! But that message can get drowned out with everything else going on at this time of year.

In this week’s episode, theologian Dr. Andreas Köstenberger joins us to discuss 10 Things You Should Know About Christmas. It’s a great reminder so we don’t forget the most important gift 🎁 of all this season!

In this conversation you’ll hear:

✨ Why Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem wasn’t His beginning – it was the beginning of His earthly mission

✨ How Jesus’s birth marked the culmination of centuries of prophetic expectations

✨ Why it’s so important to differentiate between cultural Christmas and biblical Christmas

✨ Why the Christmas story is just one part of the larger narrative about why Jesus came

More Resources:

▶“10 Things You Should Know About Christmas” Köstenberger Blog Post: https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-christmas/

▶Biblical Foundations:https://biblicalfoundations.org/ ▶“Introducing Jesus” book:https://a.co/d/aM8s0wQ ▶"Christmas is Not Pagan" video by Wes Huff:https://youtu.be/5zcaQlBbk6s?si=frLlbHK78swnRE0d

#MiraculousChristmas #Faith #JesusIsTheReason #Celebrate #ChristmasJoy #HolidaySeason #FaithAndFamily #truemeaningoflife

The opinions expressed on this podcast by John and Val Clark are our own, and not necessarily those of our guests.

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A simple shoebox. A life forever changed.

In this must-see episode of The Clark Report, we talk with Izabella McMillon of Samaritan's Purse, who received one of their beloved shoebox gifts as a child. It's an encounter that marked a turning point in her life and faith.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collects gift-filled shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies, and personal care items, delivering them to children in need around the world.

Since 1993, more than 232 million of these gifts have been delivered to children in over 170 countries and territories, each one offering a tangible expression of God’s love—and often it's the very first gift a child has ever received!

In this conversation you’ll hear:

✨ Izabella's powerful story of receiving a shoebox gift as a child

✨ How God used that simple gesture to plant hope, identity, and faith

✨ What happens behind the scenes—from packing to delivery

✨ How you, your family, or your church can make an eternal impact this year and beyond

Learn more or get started:

▶ How to pack a shoebox & gift suggestions: samaritanspurse.org/occ

▶ Build a shoebox online: samaritanspurse.org/buildonline

▶ Follow Your Box tracking: samaritanspurse.org/occ

Also in this episode: Why healing a crippled man on the Sabbath led to controversy for Jesus.

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

Gathering together with family and friends at Thanksgiving can be a wonderful thing -- unless there's somebody there you've been trying to avoid! In part two of our interview with Christian relationship expert Alisa Grace, she offers some great tips for getting through those tense holiday occasions.

Plus, in our "Word in 7" segment, why Jesus' choice of a key disciple was shocking -- but also one that should give everyone hope.

BIOLA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS: https://cmr.biola.edu

THE ART OF RELATIONSHIPS PODCAST:https://cmr.biola.edu/podcast

#thanksgiving #relationships #clarkreportpodcast #christianpodcast #faith #Jesus

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

Thanksgiving is a great time to count our blessings. But it's also a great time to flip the script and ask, "Am I BEING a blessing? Am I the spouse, parent, friend, or co-worker others are thankful for?" In this week's episode, Christian relationship expert Alisa Grace joins us to talk about Thanksgiving from a different perspective!

Plus, in our "Word in 7" segment, why Jesus shocked a crowd by both healing AND forgiving.

BIOLA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS: https://cmr.biola.edu

THE ART OF RELATIONSHIPS PODCAST: https://cmr.biola.edu/podcast

#thanksgiving #relationships #clarkreportpodcast #christianpodcast #faith #Jesus

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Social media isn’t just a distraction — it’s shaping young minds in powerful ways. In this episode of The Clark Report our guest counselor explains how parents and churches can help our children and teens find balance again. It's a must-watch and share for Christian families! Plus, that time when Jesus gave a group of fishermen a miraculous lesson on how to fish! Details in our ‘Word in Seven’ segment.

Contact info for TEEN, TWEEN, AND CHILD COUNSELING & CONSULTING: https://www.teentweenchildcounseling.com

Parental resources suggested by counselor Jennifer Hobbs:

-- COVENANT EYES ($18/month or $199/year in some plans) This is a faith-based accountability and monitoring program. It promotes digital integrity by encouraging transparent communication between parents and youth about online behavior, identity, purity, and peer influences.

-- CIRCLE HOME PLUS (Cost $10/month, $29/3 months, or $89/year for subscription) This provides an effective solution for families or school environments managing multiple connected devices, including gaming systems, tablets, and smart TVs. This device-based system offers whole-home control, allowing parents to manage internet usage, set screen time schedules, and enforce “off-line” hours across all devices.

-- GOOGLE FAMILY LINK (Free). It supports the establishment of healthy technology routines by allowing parents to set screen time limits, approve app downloads, and monitor usage, particularly effective for households using Android devices or Chromebooks. This can serve as a foundational tool for families with elementary and tween-aged children

#MentalHealth #ParentingTips #SocialMediaImpact #SocialMediaCrisis #MentalHealthAwareness #TeenAnxiety #ChristianParenting #faith #Christianity

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Some might’ve written him off — but God had other plans.In this episode of The Clark Report, Pastor Quovadis Marshall opens up about his powerful transformation from inmate to pastor. Discover how a prison ministry changed the course of his life, and how “Pastor Q” now leads others to freedom in Christ.💬 Watch now to hear this inspiring testimony of grace, hope, and second chances.📘 Subscribe for more great Christian content each week!HOPE CITY CHURCH:https://www.myhopecity.netPRISON FELLOWSHIP:https://www.prisonfellowship.org#ClarkReportPodcast #ChristianTestimony #FaithStories #FromPrisonToPulpit #RedemptionStory #JesusSaves #ChristianPodcast #PrisonMinistry Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

They say religion and politics don’t mix—but what if that’s exactly what our nation needs? This week, we talk with the national president of Capitol Commission, an organization bringing spiritual counsel and hope to lawmakers in every statehouse across America. How do these ministers reach across the aisle—and are hearts really being changed? You might be surprised by what’s happening behind the scenes in our nation’s capitals.

Plus, in The Word In Seven, why Jesus’ visit to his hometown sparked a big controversy!

CAPITOL COMMISSION contact info:

-- www.CapitolCom.org

-- Pray1Tim2.org

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.