Kresta in the Afternoon – November 23, 2023 – Hour 2

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: November 23, 2023 Published in: Al Kresta

Susan Muto discusses the spiritual benefits of gratitude and Robert Tracy McKenzie explains what makes Thanksgiving the Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.

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The Spirituality of Gratefulness

In a consumer-drive culture, it’s easy to forget about the importance of gratefulness. Sure, we’re encouraged to take a few minutes at Thanksgiving to “count our blessings,” but it doesn’t go much further. Secular writers may explore the benefits of gratitude, but they fail to explore the much deeper spiritual meaning of gratitude. We’ll talk with Susan Muto about the development of Christian gratitude over the centuries and how it applies today.

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susan muto — Susan Muto is the author of Gratefulness: The Habit of a Grace-Filled Life. She's executive director of the Epiphany Association, is a renowned speaker, author, and teacher, and is dean of the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality. Visit epiphanyassociation.org

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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