Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity! Church Potluck serves up thoughtful, friendly, informal conversation at the intersection of Christianity and contemporary culture. Just like a church potluck, we offer variety: a variety of topics, a variety of academic disciplines, and a variety of Christian traditions. Guests are friends and colleagues who are also experts in the fields of sociology, political science, theology, philosophy, divinity, and more.
Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
ADVENT DAY 6: Who is Saint Nicholas? (1 of 3)
In today’s Church Potluck Advent Calendar episode, Dr. Jordan Rowan Fannin (Religion & Philosophy) joins us for the first of a three-part series on one of her greatest passions: the real Saint Nicholas. Before there was Santa Claus, there was a fourth-century bishop whose quiet generosity, courage, and compassion captured the imagination of Christians for centuries. Jordan walks us through the true historical roots behind the legends—including the famous story of gold coins and shoes—and shows how these ancient memories still shape our Advent practices today. It’s a warm, thoughtful look at why St. Nicholas became a symbol of mercy and hope, and how his story can deepen our celebration of the season.
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