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Episode Synopsis
Tim and Joel get together to record the last Shock Absorber of 2023. Christmas is the inspiration, and so they discuss what a successful Christmas Eve children's service looks like and Soul Revival's recent carols event. This leads to a wider discussion on what appeals to outsiders and why making church as attractional as possible may not be the ideal approach. The finish up with a quick chat about their own family's Christmas traditions.00:00 Intro and CULTURAL ARTEFACT: Dark09:17 What makes a good children's service22:47 The pitfalls of making church attractional42:40 Light Up The World Christmas Carols53:50 Tim and Joel's Christmas traditionsDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEDarkThe Takeover Chip Lunch episodeThe Butterfly Club book seriesWhat is a MacGuffin?CONTACT USShock Absorber Email: [email protected] Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here
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