In this very special Christmas Eve edition of Favored or Forsaken we’re talking about Christmas Carols. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they provide a theological intervention for the kid from The Christmas Shoes, discuss how the gospel is all over Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and decide whether or not Mary knew. May this highly favored episode provide all the merriment and snark that you need for your Christmas festivities. MENTIONS Oldest Christmas Carol: Angel’s Hymn Carol History Roundup: Coventry Carol | Boar’s Head Carol  The Worst Christmas Song: The Christmas Shoes Mary Did You Know: Karen Swallow Prior Twitter Thread Glee Throwback: The First Noel Balloon Christmas Tree: Learn how to make one here Top Christmas Songs: 60 Greatest Christmas Songs History Corner: History Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols Buzzfeed: Finish These Christmas Lyrics | Would You Rather: Christmas Music Edition  FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - The Great Courses: The New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman | Find it on Audible  Jamie - Documentary: Procession on Netflix Erin - Book: Shoutin’ in the Fire by Danté Stewart | Danté Stewart on Instagram  BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: thebiblebinge.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.