Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

<p><strong>Be entertained and inspired by a fresh retelling of the Christmas classic.</strong></p> <p>You know the story of <em>A Christmas Carol</em>, but you’ve never heard it like this. Get drawn into the powerful story of forgiveness and redemption in this all-new audio experience starring Hollywood pros like Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, and Juliet Mills.</p> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Website: <a href="https://scroogepodcast.com">https://scroogepodcast.com</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Companion study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study</div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Compassion International: <a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <p>Presented by <strong>Hope Media Group</strong> and <strong>Compassion International</strong>.</p> <p>Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at <a href="http://hopenation.org/"><strong>Hope Nation</strong></a>. http://hopenation.org</p> <p>Release a child from poverty through <a href="https://bit.ly/compassion-scrooge"><strong>Compassion International</strong></a>.</p> <p><a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></p> <p>If you are feeling like Scrooge this Christmas season and you’d like help finding a church or connecting with a church leader near you, tap <a href="https://scroogechristmas.com/">https://scroogechristmas.com/</a></p> </div> <p><strong>Starring</strong>:</p> <p>Sean Astin as Scrooge</p> <p>John Rhys-Davies as Narrator</p> <p>Clive Standen as Frederick</p> <p>Bethany Joy Lenz as Elizabeth</p> <p>Maxwell Caulfield as Marley</p> <p>Lucy Punch as Ghost of Christmas Past</p> <p>Ben Barnes as Ghost of Christmas Present</p> <p>Juliet Mills as Ghost of Christmas Future</p> <p>Ryan O'Quinn as Bob Cratchit</p>

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Part 1: Ebenezer Scrooge and His Unexpected Visit from Jacob Marley

In Part 1, we are introduced to Ebenezer Scrooge, a reviled businessman known for his tight-fistedness and disdain for Christmas. We learn about his relationship with his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, and his encounters with solicitors, his clerk Bob Cratchit, and his nephew Frederick. Scrooge's deep-seated dislike for the holiday and his miserly ways are highlighted, setting the stage for the arrival of the ghost of Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge that he will be visited by three spirits. The episode ends with Scrooge's desperate plea for help from Jacob, setting the stage for the transformative journey that awaits him. Key Links: Website: https://scroogepodcast.com Free 5 Part Bible Study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International. Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org Release a child from poverty through Compassion International. compassion.com/scrooge

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