Why is Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November? The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 with 400 employees with no large balloons and featured only live animals from Central Park Zoo. What are you thankful for? This Mid-South View Point explores the history behind the holiday.

Justin and Becky Morris are back for part two telling their story of Justin’s secret drug addiction, as a pastor; trying to start a new church plant. Their marriage was heading to divorce court after Justin’s addiction to drugs spiraled out of control. Losing all trust in Justin and even anger towards God, Becky felt justified in her anger and bitterness; but discovered her response was equally destructive.

A pastor’s secret drug addiction unravels his ministry and marriage. Today on Mid-South View Point Justin & Becky Morris share their story from planting churches to Justin’s pill addiction and the road to restore their lives, marriage, and family.

This month marks the 14th year since Dr. Adrian Rogers transitioned into heaven. His teaching ministry is still greatly impacting lives around the world through Love Worth Finding Ministries. Dr. Rogers personal physician, Dr. Mark Castellaw; was also a close friend. On today’s Mid-South View Point Dr. Castellaw reflects on that relationship.

Mortar round takes both of Bob Wieland’s legs in Vietnam, but not his heart! Hear Bob’s story in honor of all our Veterans. Some of Bob's accomplishments include being the only double amputee “Strength and Motivation Coach” of the NFL Green Bay Packers, Literally Walking across America on his arms and he’s a three-time world record breaker in the bench press.

Serving people of Memphis with the love of Christ by means of Uganda, Pastor Francis Ssebikindu is today’s guest on Mid-South View Point. For over 30 years the radio station has partnered with Pastor Francis and his church, Living Water Community Church; to provide Thanksgiving Food Baskets for inner-city families living in Memphis. You’ll hear the history of past food drives and the blessing’s from God as radio listeners respond. This is part of the AM 640 / SUPERLO FOODS Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Pastor Ryan Mullins of Selah Memphis Church is guest today's guest on Mid-South View Point. Selah Memphis is part of a house church movement that seeks an intimate fellowship among Christ followers, as started by the early New Testament church. Ryan shares what it’s like to step into their less traditional church on Sunday mornings.

Tribute to Veterans on today’s Mid-South View Point with 96 year old retired Navy Chaplain Don Ballard. Don joined the Navy in 1935 serving during World War II and Vietnam. Don shares about God’s amazing protection while on the battlefield.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, host of Running to Win radio show and pastor emeritus of Moody Church in Chicago was in town today for a Pastor’s Appreciation Luncheon and community wide worship service; sponsored by Bott Radio Network Memphis affiliate 640 AM, 93.7 FM, and 100.7 FM. Today’s episode provided details for the events and included a conversation from an earlier interview with Dr. Lutzer.

Angela Buckley, AM 640 Production Assistant joins host Byron Tyler to discuss a few events this week sponsored by the radio station, including pastors appreciation luncheon and community wide worship service featuring Dr. Erwin Lutzer. Also details on this year’s AM640 / Superlo Thanksgiving Food Drive are provided.