Apolo-Pet-iX, All CDs BOGO (Ends Sun.), Christmas Playlist

Apolo-Pet-iX, All CDs BOGO (Ends Sun.), Christmas Playlist

J. Jackson, lead singer and lyricist for ApologetiX here.

I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving, whether you celebrated it yesterday in the United States or a month and a half ago in Canada.

Lisa and I and our three kids who still live at home went across town and spent the afternoon at the big rental house where our two oldest daughters, Janna and Heather, live with their husbands, Rob and Max. They hosted dinner for us, Rob’s parents and grandfather, and Max’s parents and sister.

Earlier in the day, I raked leaves in our backyard for the third time in the past eight days. Both previous times, I thought I was done for the year but, to quote Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part III, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.”

As it turns out, it’s a good thing I raked yesterday morning. When we got home last night, there was snow on the ground. Well actually, it looked more like an accumulation of vanilla Dippin’ Dots, “the ice cream of the future.” Feels like Thanksgiving in Candyland.

We have so much to be thankful for, but I want to go off the board and talk about our pets. You see, today is the 10th anniversary of when we brought home our dog, Sparky, who is a German Shepherd/terrier mix. While I was typing that, as if on cue, he started barking in the next room at passing car.

black and tan dog looking happy on a deck

Sparky was about six months old when we got him, and he’s been a perfect addition to our family. The photo above was taken a month later. He still has that smile, by the way. He’s very respectful of other people’s property and has been very welcoming to other animals, which is good, because ...

We also have added two cats in the past two years. The first is a three-year-old black cat named Ozzy, who moved in with us on Groundhog Day 2024 and technically belongs to our fourth daughter, Natalie. He was an early 16th birthday gift for her. No, that’s not the box he came in.

black cat peeking out of a cardboard box on a blue tile floor

The second is a 16-year-old cow cat named Bongo, who used to belong to my wife’s parents. My sister-in-law took him in after they died this past spring, and we adopted him in September 2025. As you can see, he is very calm, even when he’s sitting right next to a mouse!

black and white cat lying on a laptop with a computer mouse next to him

And, now, since the Christmas season has finally officially begun, I want to share with you another photo of another ApX member, guitarist Tom Tincha (who texted me right as I was adding that photo to his article) with his cat, Preston.

If you look closely at the photo, you’ll see both a Tinch and a Grinch, taking a rare winter’s nap! Tom’s wife, Deborah, who took the photo, gave me permission to share it. I hope these photos brightened your Black Friday. I have to finish this up now, because I’m supposed to meet Heather at her workplace for lunch! Have a great weekend!

man sleeping on a couch with a plush Grinch and a cat sleeping on his lap, in a living room decorated for Christmas

Buy ANY CD, Get Another Free

(47 Titles, Ends Sunday Night)

With Black Friday upon us, we have a special CD sale for fans who want to give the gift of ApologetiX this Christmas (or work on completing their own collections).

This weekend, buy any of the 47 CD titles available in our online store and get any other title (of the 47 available) free.

You can order our CDs HERE.

For every CD you purchase, you can select another title free. So if you purchase three CDs, you can get three other titles free. If you purchase 10 CDs, you can get 10 other titles free. And so on.

You can mix and match the titles as you see fit. Want to get three of one title and three more of the same title free? No problem. Want to get three of one title and three more of a different title free? No problem. Want to get three separate titles and have three totally different titles free? No problem.

Just place your order for the CD(s) you’re buying, and write in the title(s) you want as your free CD(s) in the “Notes” field at checkout. If the “Notes” field is left blank, we’ll assume you want the same title(s) as your free CD(s).

Offer ends this Sunday, November 30, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Here are the 47 titles available:

You're in the Eighties Now
Louder Than Plaid
Quite Ironic
ApologetiX ‘77
X-Tract
Zedekiah, Hezekiah, Jeroboam & Other Guys
ApologetiX ‘74
Unchained Medley
Play It Again, Samson
Just Reword
Septuagint
Eclectic
Vision Gets Clearer as We Get Closer
Kinda Stuffy
Rock's in Their Heads
Come See, Come Saw
Apolog80s: Back from the Future
Never Before, but Then Again
Get Rich Quick
Overdue Books
Decent Alternative
Braggadocious
Alien Invasion

Prehysterical
Conspiracy No. 56
Sandwich Platter
Double Take
That's Too Bad
Nichey
I Know You Are but What Am I?
Xit Ego Lopa
From Hair to Eternity
Zebraic
Play Nice
Easter Standard Time
Unconditional Releases
Apoplectic
Loaded 45's
Hot Potato Soup
Wise Up and Rock
Soundproof
Recovery
Isn't Wasn't Ain't
Classics: Heavy
Classics: 60's
Classics: 2000's
Classics: Christmas

Only the titles on the list are available.

ApologetiX Christmas Playlist

ApologetiX Christmas Playlist

Now that the holiday season is upon us, ApologetiX has 36 parodies you can use for your Christmas playlist.

You can arrange your playlist in any order you like. Here's what they are and where you can find them, from the newest to the oldest:

SINGLE (November 2023)

1. Magi - Magic - The Cars

2. Little Jesus (Simeon's Song) - Little Jeannie - Elton John

Note: These two songs were later included on our Unchained Medley CD in 2024.

SINGLE (December 2022)

3. Elizabeth's Song - In Your Room - The Bangles

4. Eve of Instruction - Eve of Destruction - Barry McGuire

Note: These two songs were later included on our Eclectic CD in 2023.

SINGLE (March 2021)

5. Humble Heart - Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen

Note: This song was later included on our Apolog80s: Back from the Future CD in 2021.

SINGLE (December 2018)

6. The Wonder of Christmas - I Wish - Stevie Wonder

7. Once We're Over the Line - One Toke Over the Line - Brewer & Shipley

Note: These two songs were later included on our Double Take CD in 2019.

SINGLE (December 2018)

8. Marry Mary - Mary Mary - The Monkees

Note: This song was later included on our Double Take CD in 2019.

SINGLE (December 2016)

9. Grandma Got Won Over by a Stranger - Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer - Elmo & Patsy

10. God's Child in the City - Hot Child in the City - Nick Gilder

Note: These two songs were later included on our Very Vicarious CD in 2017.

SINGLE (November 2014)

11. Grinch Girl (Rich Girl by Hall & Oates)

12. Hanukkah (Hot Stuff by Donna Summer)

Note: These two songs were later included on our Unconditional Releases CD in December 2014.

HANDHELD MESSIAH (November 2013)

13. Messiah - Desire - U2

14. Virgin - Urgent - Foreigner

15. Cut-Rate Hotel - Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley

16. Child King - Wild Thing - Tone Lōc

17. Mary's Got a Son - Janie's Got a Gun - Aerosmith

18. One Night in Bethlehem - One Night in Bangkok - Murray Head

19. Christ in the Stable - Cat's in the Cradle - Harry Chapin

20. Excuse Me, Pal, It's Christmastime - Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix

21. Nice Iced Pavement - Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice

22. Wise Men Still - Can't Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis Presley

23. We Didn't Start Messiah - We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel

CLASSICS: CHRISTMAS (November 2013)

24. Micah No. 5 - Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega

25. December 5 or 6 B.C. - December 1963 - The Four Seasons

26. Hotel Can't Afford Ya - Hotel California - The Eagles

27. Manger - Angel - Shaggy with Rayvon

28. Bethlehem's Boy - My Best Friend's Girl - The Cars

29. Tip From an Angel - Lips of an Angel - Hinder

30. Christmasnite - Kryptonite - Three Doors Down

31. Try Micah - Drive My Car - The Beatles

32. Don't Stop Till Egypt - Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

33. JC's Mom - Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne

34. Lived the Day You Died - Love the Way You Lie - Eminem

35. Flurry - Blurry - Puddle of Mudd

36. Santa Claus - Panama - Van Halen (Note: This is the new 2013 version)

Clues for 2025 Single #22

We hope to release our 22nd single of 2025 by the end of this weekend, Lord willing.

Here are your clues. Want to really impress us? See if you can spot all of the references in both entries. We counted a total of 20.

SONG #1

How would you like to be Saul on the Damascus Road, thinking you’re steadfast, loyal, and true to the LORD just because you’re a Pharisee, while just beyond the bend is an event that'll change your life today, tomorrow, and forever. Poor boy! But that’s alright; this story has a happy ending. It’s not too much trouble, go read it in Acts 9:1-19.

SONG #2

Life here on earth goes on and on and so will always be. That’s what the unforgiven ones with a heart of stone think. But Jesus is coming back soon. He’ll deal with the wicked and the evil but take His Church to a place He’s prepared for them to live in everlasting peace. And it’s beautiful. Don’t reject your invitation; it’s a shame that so many do.

Once the new single is released, we'll announce it in our news bulletin, on our website, and on our Facebook page.

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Bible-Reading Plan for 2025

We began our latest trip through the Bible on Wednesday, April 3.

Note: If you don't have a Bible handy, you can look up these passages for free on Bible Gateway. They have about 60 different English translations/versions there to choose from, plus translations in many other languages, many of which also have multiple translations/versions.

CLICK HERE to see the reading plan for the whole year.

Donate Online or by Mail

If you'd like to donate to the ministry of ApologetiX, there are a couple ways you can do it.

Donate Online to ApologetiX

If you prefer to mail a check or money order, please make it out to "ApologetiX" and send it to:

ApologetiX
208 Charlemma Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15214-1414

Although the donations are not tax-deductible, they will be received very gratefully and used immediately. Thank you!

Proverbs 12:10

The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

P.O. Box 101705
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
USA

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