The Five Gifts Podcast

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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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The Christmas Story: The Recovery of God’s Family

2025-12-23

In this Christmas episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce and Charles explore how Galatians 4:1–7 reveals Christmas as God’s decisive move to reclaim His family from spiritual bondage.

What if Christmas isn’t just about forgiveness—but inheritance? In this Christmas episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce and Charles explore how Galatians 4:1–7 reveals Christmas as God’s decisive move to reclaim His family from spiritual bondage. Drawing from the Divine Council worldview, they show how Jesus enters a fractured cosmic order as the faithful Son, and how the Spirit of adoption restores believers to true sonship. Through a dynamic Q&A format, this episode connects deep theology with practical application—reshaping how we think about evangelism, discipleship, and prayer. Christmas, they argue, is not sentimental—it’s strategic. Perfect for leaders, pastors, and believers seeking a richer, more biblical understanding of the season.

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