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November 28, 2019

Talking about the Things That Matter most on November 28, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving!  

4:00 – Kresta Comments: Thankfulness and the Christian Life

4:20 – Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience

We all know the story of Thanksgiving. Or do we? This uniquely American holiday has a rich and little known history beyond the famous feast of 1621. Melanie Kirkpatrick takes us on a journey through four centuries of American History, giving a vivid portrait of our nation’s best-loved holiday.

5:00 – Social Science Apologetics: The Benefits of Gratefulness

Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect on the benefits God has given us. And studies have shown that there are many psychological benefits to being grateful. We take a closer look with Greg Popcak.

5:20 – What Thanksgiving Tells Us About Loving God and Learning from History

The Pilgrims’ celebration of the first Thanksgiving is a keystone of America’s national and spiritual identity. But is what we’ve been taught about them or their harvest feast what actually happened? And if not, what difference does it make? We talk with Robert Tracy McKenzie