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Secular Christmas Songs (Mariah Carey, Jonas Brothers)

Episode 42 • December 8, 2020

On the latest TC podcast, Josh, Kathryn, and Michelle consider the Advent energy of Mariah Carey’s classic and a new song from the Jonas Brothers.

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Kathryn Freeman is a Masters of Divinity student at Baylor University's Truett Seminary. She also holds degrees from the University of Texas School of Law and Texas A&M University. She lives in Austin, Texas. You can follow her on Twitter @kathrynannette.

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Josh Larsen served as senior producer for Think Christian and host of the TC podcast until April 2025. He's also the co-host of Filmspotting, as well as the author of Movies Are Prayers and Fear Not! A Christian Appreciation of Horror Movies. You can connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Letterboxd.

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Michelle Reyes, PhD, is a pastor’s wife, author, speaker, and momma of two littles. She is a regular contributor for (in)courage, Church Health Reader, and The Art of Taleh, where she writes on faith, family, and diversity. You can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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