Holding Darkness and Light This Advent, a Progressive Christian Reflection: Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Season 3
Dec 28, 2025
Summary
What does it mean to sit with ancient Christmas songs in a complex, imperfect world? In this special episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, all three clergywomen—Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany—gather in the studio to reflect on the Advent season and their four-part series, Our Advent Mix Tape.
Detail
What does it mean to sit with ancient Christmas songs in a complex, imperfect world? In this special episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, all three clergywomen – Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany – gather in the studio to reflect on the Advent season and their four-part series, Our Advent Mix Tape.
Together, the pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego explore how Christmas music and ancient songs of Scripture can hold both darkness and hope – and how the season invites us into deeper ways of loving the world. The conversation invites listeners into deeper, more honest Christmas reflections on:
- Surprises that emerge while exploring Christmas songs
- Favorite Christmas songs and the spiritual gifts music offers
- Naming both the struggle and beauty of the season
- Living out light, hope, peace, joy, and love beyond Christmas
A special Christmas gift: The pastors have curated a Spotify playlist, Our Advent Mix Tape. Listen here: fumcsd.org/mixtape. We also invite you to connect with our podcast community on Patreon, where you can chat with other listeners and go deeper in your reflections.
