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Episode 1415 | March 12, 2026

Why God Chose Bethlehem

The Gospels | Luke 2:1-21 If God could choose anywhere for Jesus to be born, why a manger in an obscure city? Why do we assume significance comes from power or wealth? And what if God’s kingdom works differently?

If God could choose anywhere for Jesus to be born, why a manger in an obscure city? Why do we assume significance comes from power or wealth? And what if God’s kingdom works differently? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Luke 2:1–21 reveals how God’s kingdom turns our modern-day values upside down.

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Patrick Miller

Patrick Miller is a pastor and cultural commentator who writes about politics, culture, and technology, contributing articles to Christianity Today, Newsweek, The Gospel Coalition, and other publications. His podcast, Truth Over Tribe is one of...

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