Today we are going to be talking about “intertwining the Danish practice of ‘HYOO-guh’ spelled ‘Hygge’ with the theological truths of the gospel.” By now, a lot of us have heard about hygge and its appeal of being the opposite of rushing and fast-paced living. Hygge embodies the gifts of rest, slow living, shared moments, and fostered friendships. It’s sitting by the warm and inviting fire and enjoying candles and fresh baked goods. Our guest today, Jamie Erickson, author of the book, Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and The Gospel to Grow, is going to share with us what exactly hygge is and how that kind of lifestyle can bring people together and introduce them to faith in Christ. Book: Holy HyggeWebsiteGo-To Bible: ESV Study BibleHighlighters (Bible Hi-Gliders)Favorite App: YouVersion Bible App0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Ad break3:39 - Meet Jamie Erickson5:07 - What is hygge and where does the idea come from?6:16 - How did you discover the concept of hygge? 8:58 - Is hygge only a secular practice?11:48 - Why do you think hygge appeals to so many right now?13:58 - What changed about your home when you began to embrace hygge?19:46 - Is hygge strictly for those who experience harsh weather? 26:15 - What’s an easier way to approach hygge and hospitality?19:18 - How can we practice hygge in a special way when we know people need comfort?32:28 - What are some easy changes we can make in our homes to begin the practice of holy hygge?37:25 - If there was a key takeaway from this book, what would that be? 39:21 - Stay connected with Jaime!39:39 - Favorite bible study questions.Support the showCheck out our website for more ways to fully connect to God's Word. There you'll find: Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses Coffee and Bible Time Membership (weekly devotionals sent right to your inbox!) Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on InstagramVisit our Amazon ShopLearn more about the host Mentor MamaEmail us at podcast@coffeeandbibletime.comThanks for listening to Coffee and Bible Time, where our goal is to help people delight in God's Word!