TNMU #136: What Do You Do With Santa?

What role does Santa play? Some are all in and some are not and many find a space in between. Whether you do or whether you don’t, Mark and Josh have some fun with this topic. If you’re deciding now as a family or your kids are aging out, there are a few ideas here that may help you as you navigate this topic.   Website: When Santa Learned The Gospel book   Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Expanded Notes:  - Some families choose not to engage in Santa Clause because of concern it will undermine their credibility when it comes to other “mysterious” things (like Jesus)  - A new idea is to invite kids into the Santa Clause group as they age out, drafting them into the club and helping them see value of giving to others  - Rather than a disillusionment experience, it becomes an empowering experience for kids growing out of believing in Santa  - This idea is right in line with initiating boys into manhood  - Another resource is the book When Santa Learned The Gospel  - Whether you do or you don’t, decide and do with intention, rather than just default