Pope Francis "Blesses" Same-Sex Couples, "Bluey" Accused of Being too Pro-Dad, and the Worldview of Christmas

John and Maria discuss the inconsistencies and fallout from the Pope's decision to "bless" same sex "marriage". A New York Times op-ed criticizes a popular children's program for its dad-affirming story lines. Also, John and Maria take a look at the theology of Christmas. Recommendations A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The Muppet Christmas Carol Let Our Gladness Have No End by Sara Groves Segment 1: Papal Blessing of Same Sex Marriage "After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'" "Pop Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples" Segment 2: Bluey Under Attack "'Bluey' and 'Chip Chilla' Offer a Fantasy of a Fun TV Dad" Segment 3: Theology of Christmas For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org