The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 58Thanksgivlings 2022

Welcome to Episode 58 of The Thinklings Podcast!

It’s time once again for the annual Thanksgivlings special. In this extended holiday episode, the Thinklings celebrate Thanksgiving by reflecting on books, interacting with listener emails, sharing stories and jokes from the podcast community, and discussing the Christian virtue of thankfulness. The episode is designed as a longer conversation for listeners traveling home for the holiday season.

📚 Books & Business

Thinkling Little

Song of Songs for Singles (a book project in progress with Angela Little)

Thinkling Stearns

Simple Trinity by Michael Barrett

An introduction to the thought of Thomas Aquinas by Edward Feser

North! Or Be Eaten (Wingfeather Saga Book 2) by Andrew Peterson

Thinkling Carter

The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Thinklings discuss singleness and wisdom in Song of Songs, Trinitarian theology, the Wingfeather Saga, friendship in Tolkien’s work, and why The Lord of the Rings remains one of the greatest stories ever written.

📨 Listener Appreciation

A major portion of the episode is devoted to listener emails received throughout the life of the podcast. The Thinklings answer questions, revisit book recommendations, discuss God’s will and wisdom, share listener-submitted memes, and celebrate the many people who have supported the show. They repeatedly award listeners a “10 on the Thinklings Goodness Scale” while reflecting on memorable interactions from the past year.

🌿 Final Meditation

The episode concludes with a discussion of thankfulness as a distinctly Christian virtue. The Thinklings consider how gratitude flows from recognizing God’s goodness and providence, encouraging listeners to cultivate thankful hearts during the Thanksgiving season.

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

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