"Hygge" (pronounced "Hyoo-Guh") is a concept derived from Danish culture dating back generations. It is comprised of several major tenets including hospitality, atmosphere, well-being, and comfort (just to name a few). Independently, Hygge is not a "religious" or "Biblical" concept, but it prompts the question: can Hygge be implemented in a Biblical way? Can a concept like Hygge be set apart, or "made Holy." Author and speaker Jamie Erickson would argue, YES! In this limited series podcast, Jamie and a guest will walk through 7 of the core tenets of Hygge: what they are, how listeners can practically implement them in their homes, and most importantly, how each concept can inform the Christian life.

In this episode, Jamie is joined by Judy Dunagen and Melissa Zaldivar as they ask the question: what is Hygge? And is there a place for Hygge in the Christian home?

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What is true kingdom hospitality? How about Hygge-ly hospitality? Join host Jamie Erickson and guest Kristie Anyabwile for a deep dive into what the danish concept of Hygge has to do with hospitality, and what hospitality has to do with the the ministry of Jesus. They discuss all things purpose and place when it comes to this first core tenet of hygge.

About Kristie: Kristie is editor of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God. She is the Associate Director of Women's Workshops for the Charles Simeon Trust, and is a founding member of The Pelican Project. She has written contributions for Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God's Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage, ESV Women's Devotional Bible; Word-Filled Women's Ministry: Loving and Serving the Church; Women on Life: A Call to Love the Unborn, Unloved and Neglected; and Hospitality Matters: Reviving an Ancient Practice for Modern Missions. Her work can also be found at The Front Porch, The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Christianity Today, and Revive Our Hearts. She is a pastor’s wife and has been married almost 30 years. They have 3 children. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Relationships. We all have them. We all know how rich, yet complex they can be. In this second episode of Holy Hygge, Jamie sits down with Melissa Zaldivar on a discussion about relational hospitality, non-discriminatory relationship building, and how to love those in a different relational season.

About Melissa: Melissa Zaldivar holds a Master's Degree in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a BA in Communications from Moody Bible Institute. She is an author, speaker and podcaster, hosting "Cheer Her On," a podcast about women encouraging one another. She lives in New England and finds a whole lot of joy in ordinary life.

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