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Christmas Traditions: Then and Now with Dr. Robert Whitehead

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Whitehead, engages in a thought-provoking conversation about Christmas traditions, the distinction between sacred and secular elements, and the importance of inclusivity in the Nativity story. We discuss various topics, including the origins of Christmas trees and the less idyllic aspects of the Nativity story. We discuss how both elements of sacred and secular can coexist and contribute to the holiday's meaning and acknowledge that the Nativity story includes challenging and uncomfortable aspects. Dr. Whitehead has been the Pastor of New Zion Baptist Church for over 30 years. Dr. Whitehead is an advocate for education and assists with working with individuals, groups and schools for a better community. He and his wife, Jocelyn, have been married over 40 years and have two grown sons.

Connect with Dr. Whitehead:

New Zion Baptist website

Facebook

Let's Connect:

Website: Lisa Granger

Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart

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Linked In: Lisa Granger

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Whitehead, engages in a thought-provoking conversation about Christmas traditions, the distinction between sacred and secular elements, and the importance of inclusivity in the Nativity story. We discuss various topics, including the origins of Christmas trees and the less idyllic aspects of the Nativity story. We discuss how both elements of sacred and secular can coexist and contribute to the holiday's meaning and acknowledge that the Nativity story includes challenging and uncomfortable aspects. Dr. Whitehead has been the Pastor of New Zion Baptist Church for over 30 years. Dr. Whitehead is an advocate for education and assists with working with individuals, groups and schools for a better community. He and his wife, Jocelyn, have been married over 40 years and have two grown sons.

Connect with Dr. Whitehead:

New Zion Baptist website

Facebook

Let's Connect:

Website: Lisa Granger

Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart

Instagram: Lisa Granger

Linked In: Lisa Granger

  continue reading

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