Part 3: The Ghost of Christmas Present

  Hope Media Group is proud to present an original audio experience: Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. Here's a taste. Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Companion study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge   Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge If you are feeling like Scrooge this Christmas season and you’d like help finding a church or connecting with a church leader near you, tap https://scroogechristmas.com/

In Part 1, we are introduced to Ebenezer Scrooge, a reviled businessman known for his tight-fistedness and disdain for Christmas. We learn about his relationship with his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, and his encounters with solicitors, his clerk Bob Cratchit, and his nephew Frederick. Scrooge's deep-seated dislike for the holiday and his miserly ways are highlighted, setting the stage for the arrival of the ghost of Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge that he will be visited by three spirits. The episode ends with Scrooge's desperate plea for help from Jacob, setting the stage for the transformative journey that awaits him.   Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Free 5 Part Bible Study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge   Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge  

In this episode of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge on a journey through his childhood and past. Scrooge reflects on his relationship with his father, his sister Fan, and his former love Elizabeth. He confronts the bitterness and regrets he holds onto, realizing the impact they have on his present life. Through these haunting memories, Scrooge begins to understand the importance of not denying the past and embracing the possibility of redemption and change.     Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Free 5 Part Bible Study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge   Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge  

In Part 3, we dive deeper into Scrooge's transformative journey as the Ghost of Christmas Present takes center stage. As the story unfolds, we witness the power of hope, the consequences of past actions, and the joy of embracing the present.    Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Free 5 Part Bible Study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge   Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge  

In the final episode, Scrooge is confronted with a view of a future that does not include him. The experience causes him to reevaluate the way he is living and inspires him to make important changes to how he treats those around him.     Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Free 5 Part Bible Study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge   Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge  

  Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Free 5 Part Bible Study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge   Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge    

    Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Free 5 Part Bible Study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge   Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge    

Written by Kerrie Roberts and Jeff Savage Produced and Mixed by Jeff Savage ©2023 Hope Media Group   Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Companion study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge   Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge If you are feeling like Scrooge this Christmas season and you’d like help finding a church or connecting with a church leader near you, tap https://scroogechristmas.com/