Mess It Up
Mess It Up
Mess it Up Show 405 - Yuletide
Mess it Up Show 405 - Yuletide
Mess it Up Show 405 - Yuletide
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Join the Bow Tie Guy and Bev for a festive chat about family, love, and finding joy in the chaos of Christmas.
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Episode Overview
- Focus on the true spirit of Christmas: love and acceptance.
- Embrace family chaos as part of holiday joy.
- Reflect on personal growth through holiday traditions.
- Challenge traditional expectations for a more inclusive celebration.
- Find joy in imperfection during festive gatherings.
"We can find it if we're looking for it. If we just keep our eyes open to the people around us."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? This week's 'Mess It Up Podcast' episode, 'Yuletide,' features the Bow Tie Guy and his wife Bev in a heartwarming Christmas special. Broadcasting from their daughter's basement, they embrace the chaos of family life during the holidays.
Amidst the echoey backdrop and potential interruptions from their lively grandkids, they dive into a discussion about the Christmas classic, 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.'
The Bow Tie Guy shares his newfound love for the film, having watched it with his grandkids, who were seeing it for the first time. Bev highlights the transformation of her favourite character, Imogene, and reflects on the good in everyone.
The couple discusses how often people focus on superficial aspects rather than the true spirit of Christmas. They ponder whether Jesus would appreciate the focus on perfection or rather on embracing those who feel out of place. The podcast episode encourages listeners to focus on the essence of Christmas—love, acceptance, and understanding. The Bow Tie Guy shares anecdotes about being a fun-loving 'Silly Papa' and contrasts this with the traditional expectations of children being seen and not heard.
The conversation shifts to a broader message about being inclusive and loving towards everyone, regardless of their background. As you listen, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own holiday traditions and how they align with the true meaning of Christmas. Are you ready to embrace the chaos and joy of the season? Dive into this episode for a refreshing take on holiday traditions and a reminder to keep our hearts open.