Perspective is all about how we see the circumstances around us, and it affects our attitude and behavior. People in similar situations can respond in vastly different ways depending on their perspective. Wrapping up the Keeping Christ in Christmas: Dare to go Deeper series is Angela Donadio and she has a perspective on Christmas and life that few of us have. Prepare to have your lens on life cleared up a bit as we talk about embracing limitations, keeping Christ in us and living based on God’s assignments for us. Angela Donadio is a ministry mentor, author, international speaker, and Founder of Voice of the Voiceless and Communicators’ Collective. As a seasoned Bible teacher with thirty years of ministry experience and a survivor of two near-death health crises, Angela is passionate about helping others ground their worth in the word instead of the narrative of the world. She holds a Masters in Leadership and Ministry, and partners with her husband, Dale, to lead River of Life, a diverse church near Washington, D.C. She is an adventure junkie, lover of statement earrings, and grateful mom to two young adults. One stop shop for Angela: www.angeladonadio.com

There is a disconnect that happens when our actions don’t line up with our words and the church has been guilty many times. We can turn people off from God when our actions are harsh or uncaring, which is why Jesus said He wanted us to be kind to each other people. I had a very honest conversation with Greg West of Daybreak Church in Williamsburg about how Keeping Christ in Christmas means caring for the least of these, now and all year.

Greg West has been in ministry for over 30 years. He has served in various capacities including as a missionary, evangelist, local pastor, church planter, ​and university chaplain. Greg is currently the Outreach Pastor at Daybreak Church in Williamsburg and the Conference Superintendent of the Global Methodist Church in Virginia. He and his wife, Eileen, have 3 children and enjoy life in Virginia Beach.

To follow Greg: https://www.lifeinhisname.net/

The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the holiday season can crowd out peace and leave us disappointed and frazzled. We use phrases like “Keep Christ in Christmas”, but what does it really look like in our lives to worship the baby King and live differently? This conversation with Pastor Jeff Noble will have you breathing deep and calming down during the busy holiday season. We will share insights on slowing down during the holiday season, being present with others, and remembering that Christ is everything—through December and beyond. Jeff Noble has been pastor of Northstar Church in Blacksburg, VA (Go Hokies!) for 15 years. He and Carolyn have two adult, married kids, one grandson, and two grand dogs. He's a native Arkansan (Go Hogs!). Hobbies: coffee, fantasy football & rearranging the dishwasher. Jeff’s blog: https://www.jeffnoble.net/ NorthStar Church: dontgo.be or https://northstarfamily.org/ To connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com