Brant received a voicemail from a grandma thanking him for being an example for her autistic grandson. Listen to his advice for young adults, particularly with autism but really, just about anyone.

It's the centerpiece of the day. It provides the comforting aroma of tradition. It's what we gather around to celebrate! Yeah, we are talking TURKEY! And the Eastridge Church Family in Issaquah and West Seattle wants to make sure you have one on your table this Thanksgiving Day... plus some trimmings too. Join Pastor Steve, Erica, and Steve for a chat about the good going on and why! Turkey 411: https://www.eastridgetoday.com/ministries/upcoming-events/turkey/

Mariella Satow is not quite fluent in American Sign Language just yet, but she is speaking clearly to every heart in the world. The 17-year-old has created something so lovely called SignUp, which allows children who are deaf and can't read captions yet, to SEE their favorite movies in American Sign Language. It's a Google Chrome extension that can be used on Disney +... but more definitively, a labor of LOVE. Her beautiful idea is generating smiles from precious children who are deaf, and their families too. Join Mariella, Erica and Steve for a conversation about how it works and what inspired her to take it from neat concept to reality... we're talking Disney +! Mariella's Website: https://www.signupcaptions.com/

"Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." The words Jesus taught us to pray seem so simple... but every human being knows... living them out is not easy. Our special guest today is Tim Heffner, Pastor of Hidden Creek Community Church in Olympia. 15 months ago, an arsonist set fire to the church, and since then the congregation has been rebuilding their house of worship on a foundation of mercy and forgiveness, layer upon layer. Join Pastor Tim, Erica, and Steve for a heart-shifting conversation about the power and process of forgiveness.

This is an interesting little Christmas survey. Some people want to put their decorations up before Thanksgiving, however the majority is after. Funny thing though, they found an interesting little twist to the results, and Brant has the details. Take a listen for a funny tale on human beings. Where did you fit into these results?

Are you in a hurry all the time? Hurry cuts us off from God, other people, and even from our own soul because we're distracted and not functioning like we normally would. Love, joy & peace is what makes life full. Peace doesn't fit into the rhythm of hurry.

You’ve heard of K9 Dogs, but how about KARE 9 Dogs? James Casner, an Army Veteran and one half of quite a difference-making duo, is our special guest today. Join James, Erica, and Steve for a conversation about the life-changing work of the Kare 9 Military Ministry (a branch of Lutheran Church Charities) and how James and Kare 9 Reuben, partner to bless our amazing heroes! Website: https://www.lutheranchurchcharities.org/kare9-about.html

She’s a writer and a mom… and perhaps that’s why she penned a book that you and I can read in one sitting by the fire this holiday season... with a nice cup of cocoa. It can also be a resource for a friend who is unsure about what they believe! Rebecca McLaughlin, author of the book, Is Christmas unbelievable? is our special guest today. While touching on the firm foundations of what we believe, Rebecca offers fresh perspectives that will fill you with wonder and carve a deep well of hope in your soul. Join Rebecca, Erica, and Steve for a conversation centering on these four questions: Was Jesus even a real person? Can we take the gospels seriously? How can you believe in a virgin birth? Why does it matter? Make that cocoa if you please… and then click listen!

Let me get this right. Multiple coffee companies did a study to find out if people need coffee or not. Turns out we do! Fascinating. Listen to the full convo here.

We are so excited to be sending David home for Christmas!