Amy C Walters

Given Voice

Given Voice is a new podcast that retells Bible stories from the perspectives of the people who actually lived them. Each imaginative, first-person narrative is based on Bible facts and meant to help you read the Bible with fresh eyes. 

In the first season of Given Voice, we’ll explore Advent through the stories of four women who were at the first Christmas:

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Anna was a young widow. Her husband died after just seven years of marriage. And then for the next 60+ years she never left the temple, but worshiped and prayed and waited for the Messiah. 

What would it feel like to wait that long for something? What might keep her from losing hope? 

That’s what we’ll explore in this episode of Given Voice. This is season 1, episode 1, Advent Hope: Anna.
Elizabeth was the wife of a priest named Zechariah. She was upright and godly but lacked the one thing she wanted–a child. Then, when she was too old to get pregnant, an angel appeared, promising a miracle baby who would prepare the way for the Messiah. 

How would it feel to finally be pregnant when you thought it was too late? How do you fight the fear that it’s just too good to be true? 

That’s what we’ll explore today on Given Voice. This is season 1, episode 2, Advent Peace: Elizabeth.
On Christmas night, an angel appeared to some on-the-job shepherds, announcing the incredible news of Jesus’ birth. The shepherds drop everything to go welcome the newborn king.

What might be on their minds as they anticipate meeting the Savior of the World? What makes this announcement “good news of great joy”? 

That’s what we’ll explore today on Given Voice. This is season 1, episode 3, Advent Joy: Shepherdess. 
Mary was a teenage girl from a small town, given the huge task of being mother to the Messiah. 

What challenges did she face as she awaited his arrival? How would she handle such an incredible responsibility? 

That’s what we’ll explore today on Given Voice. This is season 1, episode 4, Advent Love: Mary. 

Personal Reflection and Group Discussion Guide

Take your listening even further with the Personal Reflection and Group Discussion Guide. The guide includes four lessons, one for each episode. Each lesson has about 10 questions and is designed to provide around 30 minutes worth of discussion. (Podcast episodes are around 15 minutes for a total lesson time of around 45 minutes.)

Each lesson includes:

  • An ice breaker question
  • A Scripture passage to read and reflect on
  • A key takeaway

You can print up to 10 copies for small groups. If you need more, please consider making an additional donation.

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