For you who hide in the shadows of these longest nights: You're not alone.

Click here to access the words to this piece.

From Nichole: "For my favorite modern version of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” sung by Margaret Becker, click here. Give it a few seconds to get past the ‘80s electric guitar riff and then WAIT FOR IT. You’ll be glad you did."

Audio

Background music: Nate L from Pixabay.

Written and narrated by Nichole Woo (Resonate Studios).

It hurts to let go of the ones we love. Let's shadow Jesus' mother, Mary, as she - and we - navigate seasons of loss. Join Nichole Woo as she narrates this journey through heartbreak and hope.

Click here to access Nichole's piece or more of her writing.

Credits:
Narrated by Nichole Woo (Resonate Studios)
Header Image: Photo by Lina Trochez on Unsplash

Audio Files:
The Mudroom Podcast theme song is "More Than I Am" written and performed by Christa Wells.
Music for intro and throughout:“190923-sad scene piano music/cinematic” by WELC0MEИ0 from Pixabay.

“Deck the Halls Christmas Piano Background Music” by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

“Rock N Christmas_Medium” by Grand_Project from Pixabay

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Leigh Robinson from Pixabay

Join host Nichole Woo and author Catherine McNiel as they discuss how doubts can become a doorway to deeper faith, how to lean into the questions that accompany a faith crisis, and how to walk alongside those who are asking them.

You can connect with Catherine McNiel at her website by clicking here.

Click here to listen to our previous podcast with Catherine about her book, Fearing Bravely.

Catherine's written pieces at The Mudroom include:
"How Do I Stay in the Church" and "Disruptive Love."

Listen to Sting's song, "All This Time," here.

The Mudroom Podcast theme song is "More Than I Am" written and performed by Christa Wells.

Background music for this podcast: Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay.

Nichole Woo reads her piece about seeing the unseen.

Background music by Zakhar Valaha from Pixabay.

Hear Author Prasanta Verma read her piece as we continue with our theme, "Lost & Found."

Background music while Prasanta reads is provided by Zakhar Valaha from Pixabay.

Listen to Rebecca Detrick narrate her journey through pain and belief as her hopes about the church - and the life she knew with it - began to crumble.

You can read Rebecca's piece at The Mudroom: http://mudroomblog.com/creed/.

Background music while Rebecca reads her piece is provided by Olexy from Pixabay.

Nichole Woo reads an anonymous post written by the parent of a neurodivergent child.
Join us as we strive to see the unseen in our series, "Lost & Found: Belonging in a Bruised and Broken Body."

Listen to Chelle Wilson read her piece as she weaves her way through loss and grief.
Join us as we continue in our series, "Lost & Found: Belonging in a Bruised and Broken Body."