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 18: The O Antiphons and "O Come O Come Emmanuel"
In this Advent Calendar episode of Church Potluck, Dale welcomes back fan-favorite Dr. Michael Papazian to explore the ancient and surprisingly familiar tradition of the O Antiphons. Dating back to the early church, these short sung or chanted prayers connect modern worshipers with centuries of Christian faith and anticipation. Together, Michael and Dale unpack how the O Antiphons draw deeply from the Old Testament, how they prepare the church for Christ’s coming, and—perhaps most delightfully—how many of us have been praying them all along through the beloved hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” A rich, accessible conversation about tradition, continuity, and the deep roots of Advent hope.
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