• Josh and Lindsey share about their family, and the inspiration behind Shepherd on the Search.
• Josh and Lindsey explain what Shepherd on the Search is, and how to use it along with the nativity scene that's included with the kit.
• Josh mentions how his family read Luke Chapter 2 every Christmas.
• Josh and Lindsey share a little about the similarities and difference between Elf on the Shelf and Shepherd on the Search.
• Lindsey shares some fun ideas that their family has done with Shepherd on the Search, and some fun things Dayspring has in store this year.
• "I didn't want it to be something that the kids wake up, find the Shepherd, and they are done." —Lindsey Helms
• "This keeps the focus on Jesus all the way through." —Lindsey Helms
• "We wanted to celebrate the fun, but keep the faith the focus." —Lindsey Helms
• Josh Helms chats a little about the distractions that kids have in today's world.
• Josh, Lindsey & Kristi all share some of their other fun Christmas traditions.
• Josh shares how they bring joy into the Christmas season in their family.
• "We hope the Shepherd brings joy into your family's Christmas season. When the Shepherd comes each year, we have a little party with the family to get excitement and joy going for the season." —Josh Helms

Resources:

• DaySprings fun activities for Shepherd on the Search
• Shepherd on the Search Facebook page
• Shepherd on the Search on Pinterest
• Shepherd on the Search Activity set
• itty bittys Nativity Set
• itty bittys Shepherd and Flock Nativity Set
• The Shepherd on the Search Advent Activity Set 

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