{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Everyday Truths","title":"Before the Manger: The Bigger Story of Christmas","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4baaad2a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":909,"description":"We tend to start the Christmas story with a manger, some shepherds, and maybe an angel choir. But the story of Christmas actually began much earlier—when brokenness first entered the world.\nIn this first episode of the Christmas series, we zoom out and look at the big picture of Christmas:\nhow sin fractured our relationship with God, how shame entered the story, and how God immediately began a rescue plan that would one day lead to Jesus.\nWe’ll walk through:\nThe moment brokenness entered the story (Genesis 3)\nWhy sin always hurts and breaks relationships\nGod’s “passionate commitment” to His people (Isaiah 9:6–7)\nThe promise of a righteous King who would make us right with God (Jeremiah 23:5–6)\nWhat it really means that “the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14)\nIf you’re walking into this season feeling a little worn out, ashamed, or unsure how your story fits into the “Christmas cheer,” this episode is for you. The Christmas story reminds us that when everything looked broken, God wasn’t finished yet—and He’s not finished with you either.\nScriptures: Genesis 3, Isaiah 9:6–7, Jeremiah 23:5–6, John 1:14\nStay connected + December devotionals:\nI’ll be sharing short, 90-second Christmas devotionals throughout the month over on social:\nInstagram (Sherri): @the_sherri_richard\nInstagram (Podcast): @everyday_truths_podcast\nYouTube: @everyday-truths-with-sherri\nTikTok: @sherrichard\nIf this episode encouraged you, it would mean so much if you’d share it with a friend or leave a quick rating/review so more people can find hope in their everyday lives.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6gGydvGh7tAAJRZPOyxL2LwVZWbTAjCrzUS3RgUIPCU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNGMy/ZGFjYjhmZDU4NmQ4/ZTY3N2U1Y2JjMmNi/ODk0MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}