Is Santa Claus something Christians should reject… or is he a doorway back to deeper faith?

In this holiday-season conversation, Brenton sits down with his wife, Teri Peck, for a thoughtful look at how traditions shape belief. From the real story of St. Nicholas to the origins of the Christmas tree, they unpack how rituals form identity, how culture reshapes meaning, and how families can reclaim practices that cultivate faith instead of fear.

This isn’t a lighthearted Christmas chat — it’s a reflection on story, spiritual formation, and what our celebrations say about who we’re becoming.

Teri Peck is a homeschool mom, martial artist, and co-builder of the Peck family’s rhythms of faith, discipline, and identity. Her life is rooted in intentional parenting, biblical grounding, and crafting traditions that shape the home. She brings a reflective, steady voice to conversations around motherhood, formation, cultural pressure, and the sacred work of building family legacy. 

• The real legend of St. Nicholas — generosity, courage, and faith

• Christmas traditions through history & why Christians reclaimed them

• Ritual vs. entertainment — what shapes identity in the home

• How holiday rhythms become spiritual formation

• Why stories and symbols matter for kids’ faith

• Balancing discernment with celebration

• Reclaiming joy, meaning, and belonging during the holidays

• Faith & Formation

• Family, Fatherhood & Legacy

• Story & Identity