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Be entertained and inspired by a fresh retelling of the Christmas classic.

You know the story of A Christmas Carol, but you’ve never heard it like this. Get drawn into the powerful story of forgiveness and redemption in this all-new audio experience starring Hollywood pros like Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, and Juliet Mills.

Website: https://scroogepodcast.com

Companion study: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study

Compassion International: compassion.com/scrooge

Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International.

Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at Hope Nation. http://hopenation.org

Release a child from poverty through Compassion International.

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If you are feeling like Scrooge this Christmas season and you’d like help finding a church or connecting with a church leader near you, tap https://scroogechristmas.com/

Starring:

Sean Astin as Scrooge

John Rhys-Davies as Narrator

Clive Standen as Frederick

Bethany Joy Lenz as Elizabeth

Maxwell Caulfield as Marley

Lucy Punch as Ghost of Christmas Past

Ben Barnes as Ghost of Christmas Present

Juliet Mills as Ghost of Christmas Future

Ryan O'Quinn as Bob Cratchit

Recent Episodes

Part 2: The Ghost of Christmas Past

NOV 17, 2025

Part 2: The Ghost of Christmas Past

<div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">In this episode of <em>Scrooge: A Christmas Carol</em>, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge on a journey through his childhood and past. Scrooge reflects on his relationship with his father, his sister Fan, and his former love Elizabeth. He confronts the bitterness and regrets he holds onto, realizing the impact they have on his present life. Through these haunting memories, Scrooge begins to understand the importance of not denying the past and embracing the possibility of redemption and change.</div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><strong>Key Links:</strong></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Website: <a href="https://scroogepodcast.com">https://scroogepodcast.com</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><span data-teams="true">Free 5 Part Bible Study</span>: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study</div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Compassion International: <a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <p>Presented by <strong>Hope Media Group</strong> and <strong>Compassion International</strong>.</p> <p>Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at <a href="http://hopenation.org/"><strong>Hope Nation</strong></a>. http://hopenation.org</p> <p>Release a child from poverty through <a href="https://bit.ly/compassion-scrooge"><strong>Compassion International</strong></a>.</p> <p><a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div>

25 MIN

Part 3: The Ghost of Christmas Present

NOV 17, 2025

Part 3: The Ghost of Christmas Present

<p>In Part 3, we dive deeper into Scrooge's transformative journey as the Ghost of Christmas Present takes center stage. As the story unfolds, we witness the power of hope, the consequences of past actions, and the joy of embracing the present. </p> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><strong>Key Links:</strong></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Website: <a href="https://scroogepodcast.com">https://scroogepodcast.com</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><span data-teams="true">Free 5 Part Bible Study</span>: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study</div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Compassion International: <a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <p>Presented by <strong>Hope Media Group</strong> and <strong>Compassion International</strong>.</p> <p>Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at <a href="http://hopenation.org/"><strong>Hope Nation</strong></a>. http://hopenation.org</p> <p>Release a child from poverty through <a href="https://bit.ly/compassion-scrooge"><strong>Compassion International</strong></a>.</p> <p><a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></p> <p> </p> </div> </div>

26 MIN

Part 1: Ebenezer Scrooge and His Unexpected Visit from Jacob Marley

NOV 17, 2025

Part 1: Ebenezer Scrooge and His Unexpected Visit from Jacob Marley

<div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">In Part 1, we are introduced to Ebenezer Scrooge, a reviled businessman known for his tight-fistedness and disdain for Christmas. We learn about his relationship with his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, and his encounters with solicitors, his clerk Bob Cratchit, and his nephew Frederick. Scrooge's deep-seated dislike for the holiday and his miserly ways are highlighted, setting the stage for the arrival of the ghost of Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge that he will be visited by three spirits. The episode ends with Scrooge's desperate plea for help from Jacob, setting the stage for the transformative journey that awaits him.</div> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><strong>Key Links:</strong></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Website: <a href="https://scroogepodcast.com">https://scroogepodcast.com</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><span data-teams="true">Free 5 Part Bible Study</span>: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study</div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Compassion International: <a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <p>Presented by <strong>Hope Media Group</strong> and <strong>Compassion International</strong>.</p> <p>Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at <a href="http://hopenation.org/"><strong>Hope Nation</strong></a>. http://hopenation.org</p> <p>Release a child from poverty through <a href="https://bit.ly/compassion-scrooge"><strong>Compassion International</strong></a>.</p> <p><a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></p> <p> </p> </div>

24 MIN

Part 4: The Ghost of Christmas Future

NOV 17, 2025

Part 4: The Ghost of Christmas Future

<div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">In the final episode, Scrooge is confronted with a view of a future that does not include him. The experience causes him to reevaluate the way he is living and inspires him to make important changes to how he treats those around him.</div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><strong>Key Links:</strong></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Website: <a href="https://scroogepodcast.com">https://scroogepodcast.com</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><span data-teams="true">Free 5 Part Bible Study</span>: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study</div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Compassion International: <a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <p>Presented by <strong>Hope Media Group</strong> and <strong>Compassion International</strong>.</p> <p>Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at <a href="http://hopenation.org/"><strong>Hope Nation</strong></a>. http://hopenation.org</p> <p>Release a child from poverty through <a href="https://bit.ly/compassion-scrooge"><strong>Compassion International</strong></a>.</p> <p><a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div>

29 MIN

Bonus Episode 1: Finding Hope, Love and Faith in Desperate Situations

NOV 16, 2025

Bonus Episode 1: Finding Hope, Love and Faith in Desperate Situations

<div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><strong>Key Links:</strong></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Website: <a href="https://scroogepodcast.com">https://scroogepodcast.com</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"><span data-teams="true">Free 5 Part Bible Study</span>: https://bit.ly/scrooge-study</div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6">Compassion International: <a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <p>Presented by <strong>Hope Media Group</strong> and <strong>Compassion International</strong>.</p> <p>Find fun & meaningful content for a joyful, confident faith at <a href="http://hopenation.org/"><strong>Hope Nation</strong></a>. http://hopenation.org</p> <p>Release a child from poverty through <a href="https://bit.ly/compassion-scrooge"><strong>Compassion International</strong></a>.</p> <p><a title="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" href="https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_source=purl&utm_medium=purl&utm_campaign=scrooge-698408&referer=698408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">compassion.com/scrooge</a></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="text-sm text-zinc-700 my-6 whitespace-pre-wrap leading-6"> <p> </p> </div> </div>

29 MIN