
Join Pastors John and Grace Hammer, Pastor Jason Gibbons, and Pastor Craig Gorc as they discuss how Christians should approach cultural holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. This conversation examines the biblical framework for engaging with cultural practices, emphasizing three approaches: receive, reject, or redeem. They discuss the importance of Christian liberty in areas of conscience, drawing from Romans 14 and Colossians 2, while maintaining that some practices should be outright rejected if they promote evil or idolatry. The conversation addresses practical challenges families face during holidays, including navigating expectations from extended family, establishing new traditions as married couples, and caring for those who experience loneliness or grief during holiday seasons. Our pastors emphasize that while holidays aren't explicitly commanded in Scripture, they provide valuable opportunities for celebrating God's goodness, building family connections, and commemorating significant events like Christ's birth and resurrection.