by Spencer on February 22, 2012
Jenni + Brandon from studioburnside on Vimeo.
Congratulations Jenni and Brandon! This film was shot outside the Bountiful Temple after the sealing of my younger brother and his wife. Brandon is such a goofball for the camera. We’re glad Jenni puts up with him. :)
I tried out the new Final Cut Pro X, which has some fun effects but also has it’s cons. I’m going to miss the old FCP… Shot on a Nikon D7000 which I LOVE way more than I thought I would!
Music by David Osmond “Come Thou Fount”
by Spencer on January 3, 2012
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Christmas Traditions | Episode 9
Well, this is it for the Christmas Traditions Podcast season one. Thanks to all those who listened. In this episode I wrap-up the year and share some highlights of our Christmas holiday. I’m sad there was no snow, but the lack of it made for easy traveling. It’s a new year and exciting things are coming so stay tuned.
Happy New Year!
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by Spencer on January 2, 2012
by Spencer on December 23, 2011
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Christmas Traditions | Episode 8
In this final episode before Christmas I discuss my feelings about having gratitude and consider what Jesus has done for us. I hope that this Christmas we will all be able to feel a closer relationship with our Redeemer and Savior. He is the Life and Light of the world. May you have a wonder Christmas. Thanks for listening.
What blessings are you grateful for at Christmas time?
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by Spencer on December 16, 2011
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In this episode:
Some of our favorite Christmas Movies – most of them are old classics.
Interviews. I brought my daughter along to interview young families and couples about their Christmas traditions. It was cold!
How we set ourselves up for disappointment when trying to manage the perfect Christmas. We’re getting closer to Christmas but there’s still time to readjust our expectations and realign ourselves with the true meaning of Christmas.
Journal writing. Take some time to write in your journal about the frustrations your having and the stress you experience. Then refer back to your entries next year around November when you’re preparing for a new Christmas season.
We’d like to know:
What’s your Christmas disaster story? How do you cope with things not going “according to plan?”
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by Spencer on December 8, 2011
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Christmas Traditions | Episode 6
Christmas is a time for eating. Yet many of the foods we eat are unhealthy. Those frosted sugar cookies sure taste great, but how are they supporting your immune system? Not much. I know this probably sounds anti Christmas, but just hold on there Santa, we’re all for holiday treats around here. I gladly support the local bakery. But getting sick during or after the holidays is no fun.
So for this episode I interview Megan, who shares some of her experiences making healthy foods and some not so healthy foods. Because what’s Christmas without sugar, it just wouldn’t be the same. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
We wish everyone a happy and healthy Christmas this year.
What are your favorite holiday foods?
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by Spencer on December 6, 2011
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I wanted to take a moment in-between episodes to say thanks for listening and give you a few updates about the show.
Moving forward there will be some changes and hopefully all of them good. But the basic foundation of the show will remain the same, that is focusing on Christ and family during the Holiday season. Again thanks for listing and we wish you a Merry Christmas.
by Spencer on November 29, 2011
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Luke 9:24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
I made it to episode 5! In this show I talk about service and the importance of losing yourself in service to develop a more meaningful Christmas season.
I reminisce on my mission experience in the Philippines during Christmas time as I was there to teach people about Jesus Christ.
I also mention the one gift challenge. Do you dare to only give one gift to each person on your list this year? Limitations spark creativity and this challenge will bring more meaning to your gift giving.
What kinds of service and gift giving do you find most meaningful?
by Spencer on November 22, 2011
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This week I interview my wife about her homemade Christmas presents and craft projects. Don’t worry we won’t reveal too much about this years project, just in case family is listening. We talk about gift giving from the heart and encourage everyone to avoid those last minute gifts, something both of us are guilty of. Perhaps we should take our own advice.
Have you ever made your own homemade gifts for Christmas? Do you like getting a homemade gift, does it mean more to you?
Several years ago my wife Megan made longboards for her siblings. Here’s some pics of boards she hand painted later in the summer for an art fair.
by Spencer on November 15, 2011
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This episode considers how sound plays a role in your family Christmas traditions. What are the sounds that enhance your Christmas? Sounds that are just plain noisy? What are the sounds that invite the true spirit of Christmas? See 1 Kings 19:12
Here’s a little exercise: Write down the sounds/music that you love about Christmas. Are there ways you can incorporate sound into your Christmas traditions?
Here’s some albums we like:
Matthew West - The Heart of Christmas
Mormon Tabernacle Choir with David Archuleta
Rosie Thomas - A Very Rosie Christmas
Ryan Shupe & The Rubber Band - The Gift
