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Year in Review 2023 – Special program, plus expanded segments with bonus content

Year in Review 2023 – Special program, plus expanded segments with bonus content

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It’s the annual “Year in Review” from Family Life News.

We aired a half-hour special remembering the event and the issues of this incredible year. Click this link for our Year in Review 2023.

However, 2023 was such a full and unique year, so there is no way all the highlights (and lowlights) of the year could fit in this one program.

So we have added bonus content to extended versions of each segment.

The Family Life News Team reviews and analyzes the biggest news of the year

The Sounds of 2023

Remembrances of some of the famous people who died in the year just past

Our “Capital Connection” commentators count down the biggest governmental and cultural stories from Pennsylvania and New York

 

Anytime, you can listen, subscribe, download or share any of our News Features from FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts.

Year in Review 2023 – Legacies

Year in Review 2023 – Legacies

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We included a number of the prominent people who died during 2023 in our half-hour special at the end of the year.

In this expanded segment, we can remember the legacies of additional who found fame in religion, politics, music, sports, entertainment and other fields.

Our primary “Year in Review” special from the radio is also available online. It includes the roundtable discussion among Family Life’s news anchors about the Top 5 news stories of the year, plus analysis of the lasting issues which affect Family Life listeners in New York and Pennsylvania. (If you live beyond these two states, much of what you will hear discussed are also impacting many parts of the nation — and the world.)

 

Listen, subscribe, download or share all of our podcasts, news features and bonus content from FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts.

Bonus content included in this segment

Year in Review 2023 – Top 5’s from the Family Life News Team – expanded conversation

Year in Review 2023 – Top 5’s from the Family Life News Team – expanded conversation

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It’s the annual “Year in Review” from Family Life News.

Beyond what we included in our Special Edition of the Noon Report on the last Friday of the year, the Family Life news anchors continued their conversation about the major issues and events of 2023.

This podcast includes additional parts of this Year End Roundtable as a website bonus. Listen for analysis of the year’s significant local, national and world news, from Sarah Harnisch, Bob Price, and Mark Webster. News producer Greg Gillispie is the host.

 

Listen, subscribe, download or share all of our podcasts, news features and bonus content from FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts.

Bonus content included in this segment

2023 Year in Review — a special edition of the Family Life Noon Report — 12/29/23

2023 Year in Review — a special edition of the Family Life Noon Report — 12/29/23

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The Sounds of 2023

Remembrances of some of the famous people who died in the year just past

Family Life’s News Team reviews and analyzes the biggest news and the biggest issues of the year

Our “Capital Connection” commentators count down the biggest governmental and cultural stories from Pennsylvania and New York

 

It’s the annual “Year in Review” from Family Life News.

2023 was such a full and unique year, so there is no way all the highlights (and lowlights) of the year could fit in this one program.

So we will add bonus content to extended versions of each segment, as the New Year’s Weekend rolls out. Listen, subscribe, download or share them from FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts.

Preview of “2023 Year in Review” – 12/28/23 feature

Preview of “2023 Year in Review” – 12/28/23 feature

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During the Noon Report and 5 O’Clock Report today, we aired brief previews of our “2023 Year in Review” which happens at noon on December 29, the last weekday of the year.

This is a sample to encourage you to join us for the Special Edition of the Family Life Noon Report on Friday, on the air and streaming online.

The full program, as well as extended bonus content, will be posted here on FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts during New Years weekend.

141 Baptisms – 1 Church – 1 Day – A Family Life Interview 12/27/23

141 Baptisms – 1 Church – 1 Day – A Family Life Interview 12/27/23

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“I truly believe the culture is hungry for truth.”  — Pastor Wayne Bray

First Baptist Church of Simpsonville SC marked the Christian Baptisms of 141 people on a single weekend. Many of those were not scheduled to make that faith commitment and receive that Sacrament, but the lead pastor there says the Holy Spirit was moving.

This is not the only major, massive faith event of 2023. Family Life’s Sarah Harnisch asked the Rev. Wayne Bray about the event at the congregation he leads — and about faith trends of the year just past. He also talks about the church’s calling to be ready to respond to Spirit-led opportunities on the way in 2024.

First Baptist Simpsonville is the founding location of the multi-site Upstate Church. News coverage of the “overwhelming” response to the invitations for December Baptisms can be found here and here.

The History of the Nativity Scene – a Family Life Christmas Special – 12/21/23

The History of the Nativity Scene – a Family Life Christmas Special – 12/21/23

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What we know as the traditional Christmas Nativity Scene turns 800 this year.

In December of the year 1223, Saint Francis of Assisi displayed the first creche in a cave in Italy.

 

Today on Family Life’s Noon Report, we hear some of the history of this display of the people — and animals — which were part of the original Christmas celebration a dozen centuries earlier. Reporter Lauren Guillen has studied the history of how the Nativity Scenes built upon some similar artwork of earlier years, but caught on to be a global aspect of how the birth of Jesus is commemorated — even with some localized varieties.

Guillen also authored the young-adult novel A Bellwether Christmas, set in medieval Italy, where her main character overlaps with Francis’ era. Her book speaks to the way the Christ Child’s arrival encourages love, honor and sacrifice.

Single at Christmas? – Lisa Karr – 12/19/23

Single at Christmas? – Lisa Karr – 12/19/23

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Christmastime has a great magical atmosphere for large swaths of the population.

However, this holiday season — with its emphasis on children and traditional families — can bring mixed blessings and mixed reactions for people who are single.

Amid that, unmarried folks can create unique perspectives that allow them to fully celebrate the season, as Jesus came to bring Good News to all people. Radio host Lisa Karr joins Family Life’s Bob Price for an important conversation during our Tuesday Noon Report. If you or someone you know is single — or otherwise feeling alone — listen and share this inspiration. If you are involved in a congregation, Karr also has encouragement (and a personal story) about how churches can be attentive to choices that are “singles friendly”, especially at this time of the year.

 

New York native Lisa Karr hosts the program “Not Just Single“, which can be heard on the air and online on Family Life. Archives of “Not Just Single” are available here. These stories, insights and commentaries can be heard, shared or downloaded from FamilyLife.org.

Peace & Joy for your Family Gatherings – 12/14/23

Peace & Joy for your Family Gatherings – 12/14/23

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Reduce the stress of December’s family gatherings

Millions of families will gather over the next two weeks — and for significant percentage of those, family stresses may weigh down these holiday get-togethers.

We asked the director of counseling at Focus on the Family how people can set the stage to make family events more joyful and peaceful. Geremy Keeton gave us three areas for specific preparation and healthy perspectives.

He encourages individuals and families to set basic expectations and boundaries – avoiding conversations (or worse) which center on current family stresses, political or social debates, or personality conflicts. There are ways that people who disagree – or have strong dilemmas with others who will be there – can tone down the controversies and celebrate common interests and shared experiences.

 

Dr. Wayne Lewis on the Rise of Antisemitism – 12/07/23

Dr. Wayne Lewis on the Rise of Antisemitism – 12/07/23

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 Houghton University President Dr. Wayne Lewis discusses the recent rise of hate-speech directed at Jewish-Americans on U-S college campuses.

This special Family Life Interview aired in the Noon Report on Thursday, December 7, the same week that several major university presidents testified on Capitol Hill about the climate and safety of students amid the growing number of demonstrations related to the war between Hamas and Isreal.

 

Trustees at Houghton University recently renewed the calling of Dr. Wayne Lewis, Jr.  as president for an extended term through 2028.

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