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Leading with Love During the Holidays
Warriors of Grace December 23, 2025Show Summary
As Christmas approaches, many men feel the weight of stress, expectations, and emotional strain. In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series Challenges Men Face Today by calling Christian men to lead with love during the holidays.Drawing from Colossians 3:12–14 and John 13:34–35, this episode reminds us that biblical leadership is not marked by control or success, but by Christlike love—patient, forgiving, sacrificial, and centered on Christ.Audio
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Key Scriptures
- Colossians 3:12–14
- John 13:34–35
Episode Notes
The Challenge of the Holidays
- Family tensions increase.
- Schedules become overwhelming.
- Financial pressure grows.
- Loneliness and grief feel heavier.
The Call to Lead with Love
Christian men are called to take initiative in love serving others with humility, patience, and forgiveness, just as Christ has loved us.What Leading with Love Looks Like
- Listening more than speaking.
- Sacrificing time to serve others.
- Forgiving when wronged.
- Bringing peace into tense moments.
- Pointing others to Christ.
Practical Steps for Men of Grace
- Prioritize presence, not just proximity.
- Lead in prayer during gatherings.
- Simplify schedules to love well.
- Invite someone who may be alone.
- Keep Christ central by reading Luke 2.
