Join host Jason Wright as he shares true stories inspired by his New York Times bestselling novel Christmas Jars. Since its release nearly 20 years ago, Christmas Jars has inspired people nationwide to anonymously donate jars of spare change to those in need during the Christmas season. Discover incredible stories of real people with real needs who experienced real miracles. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, then the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/f1d87342-2bf2-464b-b983-683da9dc399b en-us © 2026 BYU Broadcasting BYUradio BYUradio byurpodcasts@byu.edu false Serial In each episode of this new 8-part podcast miniseries, Christmas Jars author Jason Wright will speak to someone with an incredible story about giving or receiving a jar full of spare change at a crucial time. You’ll hear inspiring stories of real people with real needs who experienced real miracles. The series debuts December 4. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode! Looking for ways to serve this Christmas season? Visit lighttheworld.org for ideas about how you can be someone’s angel. https://www.byuradio.org/fb8bfbaa-71e5-487b-8cab-f9dff0d1fbcf fb8bfbaa71e5-487b-8cab-f9dff0d1fbcf Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 60 trailer The Birch Family’s lives changed forever when their four-year old son Cam was diagnosed with cancer. But even while battling for his life Cam found the perfect way to selflessly serve the kids in his hospital wing. Thank you to our guest Matt Birch for sharing your story. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is hosted by Jason Wright, and produced by Brian Tanner and Wendy Folsom. Our executive producer is Sam Payne. This episode was engineered by Brandon Lewis, and edited and mixed by Brian Tanner. The Christmas Jars Podcast comes from the producers of The Apple Seed Podcast, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/e3d692da-81c4-4887-bf5b-ae983e506f91 e3d692da81c4-4887-bf5b-ae983e506f91 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 1104 full 1 1 An anonymous gift helped brighten Heather Lupo’s first Christmas after her husband of 30 years passed away. She wanted to pay it forward the next year, and she wondered exactly who should get her jar after she saw an unusual but unmistakable sign. Thank you to our guest Heather Lupo for sharing your story. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas about how you can be someone's angel. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is hosted by Jason Wright, and produced by Brian Tanner and Wendy Folsom. Our executive producer is Sam Payne. This episode was edited by Wendy Folsom and mixed by Brian Tanner. The Christmas Jars Podcast is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/ff457af5-4135-43b1-9756-7034f2360f80 ff457af54135-43b1-9756-7034f2360f80 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 710 full 1 2 After a raging fire consumes their house on Thanksgiving Day, the Miller family is literally left with only the clothes on their backs. But an anonymous gift helps them start to recover and encourages them to start new traditions of service. Thank you to our guest Julie Miller for sharing your story. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas about how you can be someone's angel. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is hosted by Jason Wright, and produced by Brian Tanner and Wendy Folsom. Our executive producer is Sam Payne. This episode was edited and mixed by Brian Tanner. The Christmas Jars Podcast is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/6562e0c8-9b83-4f2a-87f5-2f318516dded 6562e0c89b83-4f2a-87f5-2f318516dded Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 890 full 1 3 Cindy Schmidt is an exuberant, service-oriented person who loves working with vulnerable populations. However, after a mission trip abroad she contracted a mysterious and prolonged illness that put her in an unfamiliar position: being the one whom others served. Thank you to our guest Cindy Schmidt for sharing your story. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas about how you can be someone's angel. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is hosted by Jason Wright, and produced by Brian Tanner and Wendy Folsom. Our executive producer is Sam Payne. This episode was edited and mixed by Brian Tanner. The Christmas Jars Podcast is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/01347474-0d7a-4cfb-b4a9-08e6ca0f64ac 013474740d7a-4cfb-b4a9-08e6ca0f64ac Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 590 full 1 4 A horrible car accident leaves David paralyzed and thrusts both him and his wife into a complex world of rehabilitation, doctors, and caregivers. But a small act of generosity gives the family hope as they face the enormous challenges ahead. Thank you to our guests David and Siska Woodson for sharing your story. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas about how you can be someone's angel. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is hosted by Jason Wright, and produced by Brian Tanner and Wendy Folsom. Our executive producer is Sam Payne. This episode was edited by Wendy Folsom and mixed by Brian Tanner. The Christmas Jars Podcast is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/ccee5bac-b0e1-49cf-8669-792c086d7e78 ccee5bacb0e1-49cf-8669-792c086d7e78 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 778 full 1 5 An act of service creates an unexpected connection between two young women, one Christian and one Jewish. Their friendship brings their mothers together as well, creating a bond that transcends cultural differences. Thank you to our guests Lisa Spencer and Carie Blum for sharing your story. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas about how you can be someone's angel. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is hosted by Jason Wright, and produced by Brian Tanner and Wendy Folsom. Our executive producer is Sam Payne. This episode was edited by Wendy Folsom and mixed by Brian Tanner. The Christmas Jars Podcast is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/a355ca26-011b-4707-a5b7-b64415b890a2 a355ca26011b-4707-a5b7-b64415b890a2 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 731 full 1 6 A chance encounter at a bookstore leads Laurie Tinsley to start a national mission of service with a staggeringly ambitious goal. To pull it off Laurie must recruit a whole community of people who share her desire to serve. Thank you to our guest Laurie Tinsley for sharing your story. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas about how you can be someone's angel. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is hosted by Jason Wright, and produced by Brian Tanner and Wendy Folsom. Our executive producer is Sam Payne. This episode was edited and mixed by Brian Tanner. The Christmas Jars Podcast is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/ee334db3-e632-4b6c-8010-ddca860bf9c8 ee334db3e632-4b6c-8010-ddca860bf9c8 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 798 full 1 7 Rebecca and Chris Goodwin’s daughter Makenna had a gift for serving others. After a tragic accident, her parents are inspired to start a new legacy by showing up for families in their greatest moment of need. Thank you to our guests Rebecca and Chris Goodwin for sharing your story. If you're looking for more ways to serve this Christmas season, the annual Light the World campaign can give you a lot of ideas about how you can be someone's angel. Visit lighttheworld.org to learn more. The Christmas Jars Podcast is hosted by Jason Wright, and produced by Brian Tanner and Wendy Folsom. Our executive producer is Sam Payne. This episode was edited and mixed by Brian Tanner. The Christmas Jars Podcast is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/b96e21b7-577b-484c-8d87-61b65e8134cf b96e21b7577b-484c-8d87-61b65e8134cf Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT false 850 full 1 8