Dec. 21, 2025

Advent's Humility and Glory Day 21

Send us a text What if the fastest way to real hope is a slower heart? We pause the holiday rush and lean into a short but seismic reading from Philippians 2:5–11, unpacking how the mindset of Christ reorients our desires, our pace, and our posture toward others. With Lauren back on the mic, we read the text aloud and sit with its audacious claim: the Lord of all chose the path of a servant, traded privilege for obedience, and walked straight into the cross—then was lifted to the highest hono...

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What if the fastest way to real hope is a slower heart? We pause the holiday rush and lean into a short but seismic reading from Philippians 2:5–11, unpacking how the mindset of Christ reorients our desires, our pace, and our posture toward others. With Lauren back on the mic, we read the text aloud and sit with its audacious claim: the Lord of all chose the path of a servant, traded privilege for obedience, and walked straight into the cross—then was lifted to the highest honor.

We talk through practical ways to adopt the mind of Christ during Advent: releasing the need to win, choosing listening over leverage, and practicing small, unseen acts of faithfulness that shape the soul. The conversation draws a straight line from humility to hope, reminding us that Jesus’ self-giving love isn’t a soft ideal; it’s the blueprint of the kingdom. In a season that prizes spectacle, we explore why hidden obedience has lasting weight, why every knee will bow to the name above every name, and how that future promise changes the way we live now.

If you’re hungry for a quieter strength and a clearer center, this reflection offers a simple rhythm: breathe, read, and respond. We close with encouragement to stay watchful, pray with expectancy, and keep our eyes on Jesus—the King who served and the Lord who reigns. Share this with someone who needs courage today, subscribe for the daily Advent journey, and leave a review so others can find the hope you found here.

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Chapters

00:51 - Welcome To Renewed Mindsets

01:03 - Advent Focus And Daily Rhythm

01:27 - Day 21 Setup And Passage

01:52 - Reading Philippians 2:5–11

02:33 - Brief Reflection And Close

02:52 - Final Exhortation And Resources

Transcript

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Are you ready to go?

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Hey, welcome to Renewed Mindsets.

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I'm Rick, and I'm so glad you're here.

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Now, this is something special.

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For the next 25 days, we're gonna slow down, we're gonna quiet our hearts, and we're gonna turn our eyes towards Jesus as we walk through Advent together.

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Now every day we'll take a few minutes to breathe and reflect and remember the hope that came into the world and the hope that's coming again.

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Welcome back to Renewed Mindsets.

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We are in the middle or near the end of the Advent Bible reading.

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Today is December 21st.

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We're on day 21.

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We'll be in Philippians chapter 2, verses 5 through 11 with Lauren again.

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Hey guys, good to be back.

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Oh, we're so happy to have you.

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If you're ready to go, I will let you take it away.

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All right.

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You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

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Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.

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Instead, he gave up his divine privileges.

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He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.

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When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross.

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Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

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Amen.

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Another short Bible reading, but so strong, so powerful.

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Thank you so much for doing it.

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You're welcome.

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I enjoyed it.

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All right.

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Well, we will see you tomorrow for day 22.

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Bye.

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All right.

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Thanks for joining me today on Renewed Mindsets.

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As we walk through Advent, let's stay expectant.

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Let's stay watching, praying, and keeping our hearts ready for the one who came and the one who's coming again soon.

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I love you.

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Let's keep our minds renewed and our eyes on Jesus.

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The executive producer of Renewed Mindsets is Christy McCurry.

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That's all for today, but I'll be back with more unfiltered biblical truth and undeniable prophecy.

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The time to wake up is now.

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If today's episode challenged you, don't keep it to yourself.

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Tell someone, please.

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Text them a link.

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Share the truth while there's still time.

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Visit renewedmindsets.com to stay connected and to listen to past episodes.

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And check out our merch at renewedmindsets.store.

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Jesus is coming soon.

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Stay watchful.

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Stay holy.

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Stay renewed.

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Until next week, I'm Rick.

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Be an encourager, not a discourager.

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I love you.

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See ya.

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The intro and outro music for the Renewed Mindsets podcast is Are You Ready by Floodgate.

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From the album Are You Ready?

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Copyright 2002, Offbeat Ministries Incorporated.

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Floodgate can be found on Apple Music and iTunes.

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Music used with permission.

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