Whether you’ve been a Christian your whole life because you were raised in the faith, or you’re just curious about what Christianity is all about, there are many ways we can come to know God, sometimes when we’re not even looking for Him. In the Bible, the prophet Isaiah tells us in Romans 10:20 that “[God] is found by those who did not seek [Him], [He] became manifest to those who did not ask for [Him].” As we all enjoy our favorite stories of Christmas this year, and as Christians celebrate the birth of Christ, everyone can pause and reflect on the ways God might show up in our lives and look forward to new ways we might uncover His goodness in the coming year as well. 

Actress Danica McKellar always felt a tug at her heart that there was something out there she hadn’t quite uncovered yet. Not long ago, when her friend and fellow actress Candace Cameron Bure sent her a Bible, the switch flipped and she came to the realization that it had been God tugging at her heart all along. Now, she’s embarked on a new-found journey of faith and is eagerly anticipating this Christmas season with a new lease on life. Author and pastor Matt Rawle loves digging deep into our culture to find traces of God in places we’d least expect. He’s uncovered themes in beloved Christmas classics like The Grinch and has found joy and a new understanding of God and the way He presents Himself in the world.

 

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview: Mark Lowry

Upcoming interview: Harris Faulkner

Romans 10:20 NIV

 

Danica McKellar 

Candace Cameron Bure

The Wonder Years

Christmas at the Drive-In

Great American Family Channel

Carlos Whittaker

 

Matt Rawle

Duke Divinity School

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

United Methodist Church

Asbury United Methodist Church

John the Baptist

Advent Christmas

The Nutcracker

www.mattrawle.com

The Heart That Grew Three Sizes

The Redemption of Scrooge

The Gift of the Nutcracker

Jesus Revealed

Interview Quotes:

“Jesus is something that I wanted my whole life, or had my whole life and just didn't realize it.” - Danica Mckellar

“Of utmost importance is not the religion, it's the relationship. And that is precious to me. And it's a journey of discovery.” - Danica McKellar

“I can let go and let God. I can find that peace that surpasses understanding, because I know it doesn't matter what's going on in this world now that I have this connec