019 - Jack Sanderson of Becoming Santa

Why We Bust

Dec 29 2025 | 01:10:35

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Show Notes

In this episode, we sit down with Jack Sanderson, the world-famous Santa at the heart of the award winning documentary Becoming Santa (2011), for a deeply human conversation about joy, grief, identity, and what it truly means to show up for others. Jack shares about his relationship with Christmas and led him to an unexpected calling: stepping into the role of Santa not as a performance, but as an act of service. From mall visits and hospital appearances to heartfelt moments with children facing unimaginable challenges, Jack reflects on empathy, honesty, and the responsibility that comes with being a symbol […]

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