Merry...Christmas...everyone. We know, we know. It's March! Join us for the ride as we release a hidden Plugged In Podcast episode that never made it to air.

Ever had your hot water heater die while single parenting for a week? Matt shares his chaotic experience managing kids, household emergencies, and a child who needs "some space" in a public bathroom. The struggle is real, and sometimes only a little blue Australian dog named Bluey can save the day.

As we dive into the Christmas season, our hosts share their most memorable Red Kettle stories – from electric wheelchairs getting stranded in the Wendy's drive-thru to family traditions of playing instruments outside Walmart on Black Friday mornings. We learn about Nate's viral kettle video that's amassed nearly 70 million views, possibly making him the generational face of The Salvation Army for the TikTok generation!

Beyond the holiday humor, we continue our exploration of John Mark Comer's "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," focusing on silence and solitude as essential spiritual disciplines. In our constantly connected world, we've lost natural moments of boredom that once created space for spiritual reflection. The conversation turns deeply personal as the hosts reflect on how Jesus intentionally withdrew to quiet places when his life was busiest – a counterintuitive but vital practice for spiritual formation.

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Merry... Christmas... !