Hello friend! Welcome back to another episode of our Unpolished Christmas mini-series. Today is extra special because we have our very first international guest joining us on Unpolished Faith! Carolyn Lacey, all the way from Worcester, England, is a writer, speaker, pastor’s wife, and Bible teacher. She serves part-time at her church as a women’s worker, regularly teaching the Bible at women’s events and conferences. Carolyn is also a mum to two grown-up children and a passionate advocate for ordinary, life-giving hospitality.

In this episode, we’re talking all about hospitality—what it means to open our hearts and homes to others during the Christmas season, and how we can follow Jesus’ example of extraordinary welcome in ordinary ways. Carolyn reminds us that hospitality isn’t about perfection or impressing others; it’s about making people feel seen, loved, and valued—just as Jesus does for us.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✨ How Jesus models true hospitality and invites everyone to His table.

✨ Why hospitality is about presence, not perfection.

✨ Practical ways to practice simple, meaningful hospitality this Christmas.

✨ Encouragement for those who feel overwhelmed, unqualified, or limited.

✨ How small, ordinary acts of kindness can have an eternal impact.

The Christmas story itself is one of welcome—of God making a way for us to belong through the birth of Jesus. As followers of Christ, we are invited to extend that same heart of hospitality to those around us, even in small, simple ways. Whether it’s inviting a neighbor over for coffee, creating a space for a friend to feel safe, or simply showing up with a generous spirit, Christmas is the perfect time to embody the extraordinary welcome of Jesus.

Let this episode encourage you to set aside the pressure for Pinterest-perfect hospitality and instead embrace the beauty of making room for others in your ordinary, imperfect life. 🎄

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