For God and Country: Finding Hope, Peace, Joy & Love in Christ | Rev. Dr. James B. Mooneyhan

In this Christmas Eve bonus episode of For God and Country, Jenny Beth Martin is joined by her father, Rev. Dr. James B. Mooneyhan, a retired United Methodist minister, for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about the meaning of Christmas.

Rev. Mooneyhan walks listeners through the Advent season and explains how the birth of Christ brings hope, peace, joy, and love—not as abstract ideas, but as realities meant to transform how we live each day. Drawing from Scripture, history, and decades of pastoral experience, he reflects on anxiety, evil, grief, guilt, forgiveness, and the power of a living relationship with God.

The discussion also explores why Christ first appeared to ordinary people, how faith shapes personal responsibility, and why prayer, humility, and compassion remain essential in times of cultural and spiritual confusion. This episode offers encouragement for those struggling with loss or fear and provides a timeless reminder of the hope found in Christ.

Key topics include:

• The meaning of Advent and the symbolism of hope, peace, joy, and love
• Why Christ’s incarnation matters in today’s anxious world
• How faith helps confront fear, grief, guilt, and suffering
• The role of prayer and spiritual discipline in daily life
• What Christmas reveals about God’s love for all people

This special episode is both a Christmas reflection and a call to live out faith with courage, compassion, and humility.

Guest: Rev. Dr. James B. Mooneyhan, Retired United Methodist Minister
Host: Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action | X: @jennybethm