Segment 1:



• Too Exclusive for Christmas? The Church of England now discourages hymns that reference Jesus as Messiah.



• Specific Hymns Targeted: O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Once in Royal David’s City are considered problematic.



• The Bigger Issue: If core Christian hymns aren’t inclusive enough, where does the church go next?



Segment 2: • Holding Onto Tradition: The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols remains a Christmas staple for many believers.



• The Mary Focus: An increasing emphasis on Mary has been happening for decades, shifting theological emphasis.



• Calvin Robinson’s Shift: The well-known Anglican figure is now in the U.S.—and Catholic.



Segment 3:



• Why People Are Leaving: Many are abandoning seeker-sensitive churches for liturgical, tradition-heavy faiths.



• A Lesson for Evangelicals: People are tired of shallow entertainment in churches and are looking for deeper theology.



• Podcast Success: New Fortis Podcasts are ranking in the top 10% worldwide—proof people crave solid teaching.



Segment 4:



• Anglican Catholics Resemble Rome: Their statement of faith reveals significant Catholic influence.



• Presidential Decision: Nearly every death row inmate’s sentence is commuted to life without parole.



• Biblical Justice Matters: Murder earns the wage of death, and minimizing justice diminishes the value of human life made in God's image.



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