Today on "Kresta in the Afternoon" - January 6, 2012

Talking about the "things that matter most" on Jan. 6

4:00 – Kresta Comments – Faith as the Oppressor of Science: Mendel vs. Galileo as a Case Study

4:20 – The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers: Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity
Arguing that many moms have gone overboard in their quest for perfection, Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and mother of four, presents 10 "new habits" that will help moms maintain their passion, purpose, and sanity. Meeker addresses understanding your value as a mother, maintaining key friendships, valuing and practicing faith, saying no to competition, creating a healthier relationship with money, making time for solitude, giving and getting love in healthy ways, finding ways to live simply, letting go of fear, and embracing hope. Meg is with us.

4:40 – The Feast of the Epiphany
The Solemn feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, traditionally occurs on January 6 following the twelve days of Christmas. Epiphany commemorates three scriptural events: the visit of the Magi to the stable of Bethlehem following the nativity of Jesus, Christ's Baptism in the Jordan, and his first miracle at the wedding feast at Cana. This Epiphany article focuses on the significance of the Magi or three wise men who follow the star in search of the King of kings. We look at these events with apologist Marcellino D’Ambrosio.

5:00 – The Feasts of Epiphany and the Baptism of Christ
The feast of the Epiphany of the Lord is traditionally celebrated on January 6, marking the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas celebrates three events: the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus, Christ's Baptism, and Jesus’ first public miracle at the wedding feast at Cana. These events have now been separated into individual feast days, but Steve Ray is here today to tie them all together and explain the history.