A taco-fueled Thanksgiving special with kids, trivia buzzers, and a verse that grounds us when life gets loud—this one is pure joy with real depth. We kick off with favorite moments and a delightfully odd brain teaser from D: “Do we pretend to sleep before we sleep?” That playful question cracks the door for a richer conversation about habits, how gratitude is practiced, and why small rituals shape big faith.

From there, we sprint into Bible trivia built around giving thanks. We remember what the rainbow meant after the flood, watch Miriam lead with a tambourine after the Red Sea, and see David dance with all his might. We talk about Israel’s thanksgiving offerings in Leviticus as shared meals of gratitude, not just sacrifices. Then we revisit the rebuilt temple, where young men shout for joy while the older men weep at the memory of what was—an honest portrait of hope and loss standing side by side.

The heartbeat of the episode lands on John 16:33: “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” We name the tension straight: peace is not the absence of trouble; it is the presence of Jesus. Gratitude becomes more than seasonal cheer—it becomes a resilient habit rooted in God’s character. We look at the one healed leper who turned back to thank Jesus, and at Paul’s pattern of thanking God for believers and praying with thanksgiving in all circumstances. Along the way, the lightning round keeps things lively with quick hits on Noah’s sons, Babel’s languages, and Abraham’s nephew.

If you love family-friendly faith conversations, practical Bible learning, and a good laugh mixed with real hope, you’ll feel at home here. Bring a pen, keep score, and try the “two thanks and one ask” practice this week. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs some light and courage, and leave a review to help more families find the show. What are you thankful for today?