Welcome dear friends, to episode 48 of Christ Matters. As we stand at the threshold of 2026, we pause for a moment– not to rush ahead with resolutions or predictions, but to breathe, to listen, and to look at the year before us through the eyes of God. This episode " A New Year, A New Hope, is an invitation to remember that every new beginning is held in His hands. Whatever we carry from the past year– our joys, our questions, our disappointments – God meets us with fresh mercy and renewed purpose. He calls us to hope, not because the future is clear, but because He is faithful. So, settle your heart, take a deep breath, and join me as we step into this new year together, trusting that the God who goes before us also walks beside us.

This Christmas, as twinkling lights fill our homes, we're reminded of a far greater light – one that broke through the world's deepest darkness. In this episode we explore " Light in the Midst of Darkness"– a reflection on how the birth of Christ continues to bring hope, peace and purpose to hearts weighed down by uncertainty. Join us as we rediscover the promise that no darkness can overcome the light.

It's not easy to forgive - especially when the world around us seems to thrive on bitterness and division. In this episode of "Christ Matters", we're talking about what real forgiveness looks like, how it changes us, and why it's such a powerful reflection of God's grace. If you 've ever struggled, or maybe even struggling now, to let go of hurt or wondered how to move forward, this one 's for you.