Tune in for special Thanksgiving programs on WRGN!
Take some time during this season to cultivate a heart of gratitude and reflect on the goodness and faithfulness of our generous God! WRGN is here to help by providing some encouraging and inspiring programs, as well as music to serve as your Thanksgiving Day soundtrack–one more thing you can check off your list!
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We hope you enjoy these special Thanksgiving programs on WRGN as you celebrate the abundance of God’s gracious blessings in your life!
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;”
Psalm 136:1-3
Wednesday, November 23
7:30 PM | Adventures in Odyssey
On the Thanksgiving Eve episode of AIO, “Thank You, God,” Whit tells the story of how his stepmother changed his life at Thanksgiving Dinner. Tune in while you finish your Thanksgiving preparations!
Thursday, November 24
Note: The WRGN offices and The Good News Library will be closed on Thursday, November 24.
6:00 AM | Wake Up Right
Special Thanksgiving edition morning show with Tim and Doug
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Music for Thanksgiving Day
Hosted by WRGN ‘s Tim Madeira, Dan Close, Denise Warner, and Dan Longmore
7:00 PM | Focus on the Family
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings God has given us and express thanks for His grace and mercy. On this Thanksgiving Day episode of Focus on the Family, “Reflecting on Our Blessings at Thanksgiving,” Becky Kopitzke offers some fun ways to celebrate the season, bless others, and cultivate a spirit of gratitude in your family.
7:30 PM | Adventures in Odyssey
The Barclay family’s Thanksgiving holiday takes an unexpected turn when the flu hits their home, and Donna and Jimmy decide to fix dinner all by themselves. Don’t miss “Thanksgiving at Home” on WRGN!
9:00 PM | Love Worth Finding
On this program, Dr. Adrian Rogers preaches a message entitled Give Thanks in Tough Times from Ephesians 5:20.
Friday, November 25
Note: The WRGN offices and The Good News Library will be closed on Friday, November 25.
7:30 PM | Adventures in Odyssey
In “A Thanksgiving Carol,” Whit and the gang use Kids’ Radio to tell Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with an unusual twist.
Other resources
Wake Up Right
- Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility (Audio)
As we enter the holiday season, we may feel the challenge of connecting in an age of isolation and incivility, the tension of awkward relationships, and the dread small talk around the table. It seems conversation is getting harder. Dr. Heather Holleman joined us on Wake Up Right and invited us to reimagine better conversations. Her new book demonstrates how we can develop authentic community by changing our relational mindsets to become more curious, to believe the best about others, to express concern about their lives, and to share our own.
Focus on the Family
- Thanksgiving Traditions (Article)
Whether your family has a long history of traditions or your new family is approaching the holidays for the first time, these Thanksgiving traditions can bless your family. - Thanksgiving Activities for Families (Article)
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to stop and remind your family to be thankful. Though gratitude should be encouraged all year long, this holiday provides the perfect segway for families to implement a heart of thankfulness. - Thanksgiving Gratitude: Teaching children how to show gratitude (Article)
Thanksgiving is an opportunity for parents to help reinforce and remind kids that it’s important to be grateful daily. It is a time where parents can teach kids how to express that thankfulness to others. Here are some age-appropriate ideas for using the holiday to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your children. - 5 Ways to Teach Kids Gratitude at Home (Article)
The Bible tells us to live with an attitude of gratitude, and research tells us that gratitude has a positive impact on our minds and social behaviors. Here are five ways to teach kids gratitude in your home. - Gratitude is Good for a Child’s Health (Article)
Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. It is an essential trait for parents to develop in their children as they lead them toward a thriving faith. - When Your Family’s Lost a Loved One: Handling the Holidays (Article)
For families who’ve lost someone they love, the holidays can seem more like something to survive than to enjoy. We need a plan to help us get through what can be a very difficult time of year.
Find a GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays event near you > - How to Reduce Grumbling and Increase Gratitude (Article)
Will you take the challenge to stop grumbling for a year? - Parenting Lessons: Teach Your Children Gratitude (Video)
Dr. Chapman (best known for his book The 5 Love Languages) shares 3 tips that you can try today to teach your child gratitude. The tips include having your child go into a room and writing down items in the room that they are grateful for. - 5 Ways to Teach Kids Gratitude at Home (Article)
The Bible tells us to live with an attitude of gratitude, and research tells us that gratitude has a positive impact on our minds and social behaviors. Here are five ways to teach kids gratitude in your home. - The Secret of Gratitude (Article)
The work of Christ in our lives is just plain bigger than our circumstances - Parental Gratitude (Article)
Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. Learn how gratitude is one of the seven traits of effective parenting. - Choosing An Attitude of Gratitude and Awe in Marriage (Article)
Is it possible to practice a deep sense of awe and an attitude of gratitude in the ordinary moments of marriage? - An Attitude of Gratitude: Going Beyond Please and Thank You (Article)
Are your children truly grateful for what they have? Here are ways parents can create a lasting attitude of gratitude in children. - Gratitude with Purpose in Marriage (Article)
Appreciating your spouse will strengthen your marriage — and change you.
Joni & Friends
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Carried to Thanksgiving (Video/Blog)
Revive Our Hearts
- A Week of Thanksgiving (Article)
God’s Word teaches that thankfulness ought to be a way of life. But in the reality of our daily lives, it is so easy for discontentment, murmuring, complaining, criticizing, or even bitterness to displace the “attitude of gratitude.” Cultivating a thankful heart will result in speaking thankful words. But we all need periodic reminders to be thankful, and, for most of us, developing the habit of thankfulness may require some practice! Here are some practical suggestions for devoting one week to practicing thankfulness. You may even want to include the whole family in this project. - The Attitude of Gratitude (Article)
The “attitude of gratitude” is something that desperately needs to be cultivated in our hearts, our homes, and our society. Its presence brings a host of other blessings, while its absence has profound, lethal repercussions. - Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy (Book)
- 30-Day Choosing Gratitude Challenge (Devotional)