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Many Americans do not fully know the faith-filled story behind the nation’s origins. In today's prayer and devotional, Lynette Kittle shares how long before the United States existed, a small group of Christian separatists—the Pilgrims—risked everything to worship Jesus freely and to practice their faith without fear. Their journey, grounded in prayer, Scripture, and dependence on God, laid a foundation that ultimately influenced the birth of a nation built on biblical principles. Seeking to follow Christ according to their convictions, the Pilgrims left England due to persecution and later departed Holland when secular influences threatened their children’s faith. Their bold voyage across the Atlantic in 1620 was not a pursuit of comfort but a pursuit of the freedom to worship God in truth and sincerity. America’s early identity was shaped through this legacy of faith, humility, and thanksgiving. Even before our nation was formed, colonial leaders called for days of prayer, fasting, and gratitude to God. Later, Presidents Washington, Adams, and Madison continued this practice, acknowledging that national blessings flow from the hand of Almighty God. Eventually, Thanksgiving became a national holiday through the persistence of Sarah Josepha Hale, who believed a national day of gratitude was a “pledge of Christian faith in God.” Today, the same call remains: remember what God has done, give Him thanks, and pray for America to remain anchored in His truth. Today's Bible Reading:“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done.” – Psalm 105:1 Takeaway Truths America’s earliest foundations were shaped by believers seeking freedom to worship God. Thanksgiving has deep Christian roots tied to prayer, humility, and national gratitude. God calls His people to remember His works and proclaim His faithfulness to the nations. We can pray for America to return to biblical truth and godly leadership. Let’s Pray Dear Father,We lift our voices to praise and thank You for America. We acknowledge that it was Your hand that guided the Pilgrims to a new land where they could worship Christ freely. Thank You for establishing this nation on godly principles and granting us the blessing of religious liberty. Remind us this Thanksgiving of the believers who trusted You enough to leave everything behind for the sake of Your glory. Strengthen and restore America’s spiritual foundation. Lead our nation’s leaders to return to Your Word, Your truth, and Your righteousness. Above all, thank You for the gift of Salvation through Jesus Christ—undeserved, unearned, and freely given. May our hearts remain humble and full of gratitude for all You have done. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Additional Scriptures James 4:10 Psalm 33:12 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Psalm 105:1–5 Related Resources 7 Epic Things You Didn't Know about Pilgrims - Crosswalk.com The Christian Roots of Thanksgiving – Christianity.com More encouraging devotionals available at LifeAudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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I love our Pilgrims. I love their story, their courage, their virtue. We need to have a constant connection with these amazing people more than just once a year. Today, let's celebrate the historic document "The Mayflower Compact". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I love our Pilgrims. I love their story, their courage, their virtue. We need to have a constant connection with these amazing people more than just once a year. Today, let's celebrate the historic document "The Mayflower Compact". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prof. Silverman describes the first Thanksgiving: an accidental feast between frenemies that was never repeated. How much is our Thanksgiving tradition based on real events that transpired sometime in the fall of 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts? And why does it matter anyway?Don't all nations have feel-good traditions that are partly based on facts, but mostly predicated on myths? Professor David Silverman answers these questions and more. For example, he shares with us that Europeans had been in contact with the Wampanoag Native Americans, who are the "Indians" of our Thanksgiving tradition, since at least 1524. And that the Pilgrims were guided to Plymouth by at least one crew member who touted its advantage - hint: all its native inhabitants had died of disease, leaving houses and fields empty and available for the would-be English settlers. And while the turkey was certainly on the menu, so was eel! In this episode, Professor Silvermans explains the aftermath of that first Thanksgiving. And by way of follow-up, I ask him to explain why it is that some Native Americans observe a Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving. Professor Silverman is the author of This Land is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving, a 2019 book. Click this link for this book's Amazon page. Professor Silverman has written several other books about the history of Native Americans, which are listed on his academic homepage is along with his other publications, projects and honors. Here is the direct link to Professor Silverman's academic homepage: https://history.columbian.gwu.edu/david-silverman History of Christmas: In this interview, Dr. Carey Roberts tells us the real story behind America's celebration of Christmas. I hope you enjoy this episode. Adel, host & producerHistory Behind News podcast & on YouTube►SUPPORT: Click here and join our other supporters in the news peeler community. Thank you.
Pastors Josh McPherson and Kyle McMullen ask what it really means for a country to be a “Christian nation,” starting with the Pilgrims' original motives. From there, the hosts contrast a constructive Christian vision for nations, family, and masculine responsibility with destructive revolutionary impulses, engaging critically with Nick Fuentes' rhetoric, his views on women, Jews, history, and “America First.” They also respond to Tucker Carlson's comments about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and just war. Josh and Kyle warn about the spiritual and cultural dangers of conspiratorial thinking, irresponsible platforms, and “darkly anointed” influencers. Want to help spread the mission of Stronger Man Nation? Text STRONGERMAN to 53-555 and consider giving a gift of any amount. Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.
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This week on The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about PILGRIMS. Where were the Pilgrims supposed to settle before landing in Plymouth? Fact or Fib: Pilgrims only dressed in black clothing. What was the name of the second ship that was supposed to travel with the Mayflower? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling the truth on The Big Fib gameshow. For more great shows for kids and families visit GZMshows.com and to hear all episodes of The Big Fib ad-free, subscribe now at GZMshows.com/subscribers SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Support for The Big Fib comes from MasterClass. With MasterClass you can learn from the best to become your best. Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/BIGFIB . Additional sponsorship for The Big Fib comes from Acorns Early. Ready to teach your kids the smart way to earn, save, and spend? Get your first month on us when you head to acornsearly.com/bigfib And continued support for The Big Fib comes from Quince. To help support the show, go to Quince.com/bigfib and learn more about their great deals on comfy and cozy bedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What kind of music did Pilgrims listen to? Plymouth Rock!
Tyler Pilgrim drops by for his weekly visit on SDH AMAnd cover everything from CONCACAF to the USMNT and Europe to ATLUTD and the roster decisions for the first and second teams- ALL IN ONE SEGMENT
"The two swords represent two spheres. The physical sword is wielded by kings; the spiritual sword by ministers of the gospel. Busher says, 'Kings and magistrates are to rule temporal affairs by the swords of their temporal kingdoms and bishops and ministers are to rule spiritual affairs by the word and Spirit of God, the sword of Christ's spiritual kingdom, and not to intermeddle one with another's authority, office, and function.' The temporal sword was not given to kings to persecute people into a religious profession or act. He repeatedly argues that this never changes anyone's judgment and fills the churches with hypocrites." For more information about CBTSeminary, visit: https://cbtseminary.org
I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 20th of November, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.We go straight to the Gospel of Matthew 6:33. Jesus says: ”But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” What a beautiful scripture! Seek first the kingdom. First thing in the morning, that's the time, seek the face of the Lord. Get your directions for the day, and then you will have a pleasant, successful and peaceful day.John Bunyan was the man who wrote the fantastic book called “The Pilgrim's Progress”. They say it's maybe the most read book of all time, next to the Bible itself. A beautiful story. He spent most of his life in jail because of his stand for Jesus Christ. Now he says, and I quote, ”He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of the day.” Basically, if you don't have a quiet time in the morning, you will never catch up right through the day. Come on, let's be honest. We need to change those principles now, and we need to put Jesus first every morning and then the rest of the day will go well. Seek ye first the kingdom of God, And His righteousness, And all these things shall beAdded unto you. Halleluh, Hallelujah. Halleluja, Halleluja,Halleluja, Halleluh, Halleluja.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.
Thanksgiving shows on a ThursdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Amos ‘n' Andy, originally broadcast November 20, 1949, 76 years ago, Thanksgiving Show. Thanksgiving's approaching, and once again Sapphire's relatives are coming to visit. A turkey falls off a truck right in front of the Kingfish, but his conscience bothers him. Will one turkey lead to a life of crime?Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast November 20, 1950, 75 years ago, Cause for Thanksgiving. A Thanksgiving story about a tough ten-year-old boy who refuses to talk. Is it psychic shock?Then, The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast November 20, 1951, 74 years ago, The Path of Praise. The history of Thanksgiving.Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 20, 1948, 77 years ago, Pilgrim's Progress. At a Thanksgiving turkey shoot, Regan gets the bird and it's not the turkey that gets shot, it's Miles Standish!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 20, 1947, 78 years ago, A Night at the Opera. It's Donald Duck vs. Tristan and Isolde...and no contest. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
"The two swords represent two spheres. The physical sword is wielded by kings; the spiritual sword by ministers of the gospel. Busher says, 'Kings and magistrates are to rule temporal affairs by the swords of their temporal kingdoms and bishops and ministers are to rule spiritual affairs by the word and Spirit of God, the sword of Christ's spiritual kingdom, and not to intermeddle one with another's authority, office, and function.' The temporal sword was not given to kings to persecute people into a religious profession or act. He repeatedly argues that this never changes anyone's judgment and fills the churches with hypocrites." For more information about CBTSeminary, visit: https://cbtseminary.org
Welcome to the Christian's Hour Program, Thanks for joining us! TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. GBM's mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their heart's language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, a National Holiday since 1863, that traces its origins to the Pilgrims in 1621. Thanksgiving's origins came out of a deep-rooted sense of gratitude to God. These days it almost seems the Holiday is tied more to family gatherings and meals, and giving thanks is secondary. Maybe it's time for a “course correction” to get back to our roots of giving thanks, to God?!This month, Bob Russell, is helping us with an “Thanksgiving Season - Heart Check” in preparation for a more meaningful Thanksgiving. Bob Russell is a retired senior minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served for 40 years as “Southeast” became one of the largest churches in America. There is an old proverb that says “you reap what you sow”. In today's message, “An Attitude of Gratitude” Bob has 5 ways we can sow an attitude that can help us transform our personalities into someone who radiates Thanksgiving. Here's Bob to talk more than turkey! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
"The winter of 1620-21 took a deadly toll on Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims had only just begun to construct their homes when illness began spreading through the settlement. Their flimsy shelters offered little protection from the freezing weather. As dysentery, pneumonia, and scurvy ravaged the colony, only a handful were left to build the settlement, care for the sick, and bury the dead. And the Pilgrims sensed that nearby Indians were waiting patiently for the right moment to strike. But they knew that if they were going to survive in the New World, they would need to befriend the Native people who had lived in the region for generations.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Wampanoag were the Native American people who lived along the coast of what is now Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived from England and built a colony called Plymouth. The Wampanoag helped them survive by teaching them how to grow corn, catch fish, and live through the harsh winters. In 1621, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared a harvest meal that many people later called the First Thanksgiving.
In this Thanksgiving themed episode, Dave discusses Home Sweet Home, Thankskilling, Thanksgiving, Pilgrim, and Blood Rage.
John celebrates Become New's five-year anniversary and reflects on how this ministry was born not from strategy, but from confusion, loss, and unexpected grace. In this episode, he explores the surprising way suffering and gratitude often intertwine—looking at the Pilgrims' story and Jesus giving thanks on the night before the cross—and why the deepest gratitude can grow in our hardest moments. Remember your own seasons of pain, and take hope: God was with you then, He is with you now, and He is redeeming all things. Thank God you're here.
What's up, dudes? I've got Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa with me to dig into Charles Schulz's Peanuts. That's right! It's the classic “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving!” Will he ever kick the football?Charlie Brown gets a phone call from Peppermint Patty, who invites herself, Marcie and Franklin to Chuck's house for dinner. As it turns out, he is not having dinner and can't cook anything. Consequently, Linus suggests that they prepare a meal for their friends before they go to grandma's, and recruits Snoopy and Woodstock to help. The gang then prepare a feast of toast, popcorn, pretzel sticks, jelly beans, and sundaes.After the guests arrive, Linus leads the group in prayer before Snoopy serves the meal. Peppermint Patty, who expected turkey and other traditional Thanksgiving food, angrily yells at Charlie Brown, who leaves the table dejected. Marcie berates her and apologize to Chuck for her. Realizing that he and Sally are late for the Brown family dinner, Charlie Brown explains the situation over the phone to his grandmother, who invites all his friends to come along for dinner.Pilgrim dog? Check. Clueless imposing friend? Yep. Cannibalistic bird? Only Woodstock! So grab your popcorn, make some toast, and enjoy Thanksgiving with your friends to this episode on “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving!”‘Tis the PodcastFB: @tisthepodTwitter: @tisthepodIG: @tisthepodcastAlamo City Santa IG: @alamocitysanta Etsy: North Pole General StoreFB: @northpolegeneralstore IG: @northpole_generalstoreGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Our host today is our own Kerby Anderson. He welcomes long-time friend, Executive Director of Providence Forum and an on-air host for Truth that Transforms, Jerry Newcombe. They're going to share perspectives on U.S. History and on our first Thanksgiving. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS […]
Guest Blake Trevino returns to Beer and a Movie for a two-lager, two-Edgar Wright film kind of episode. First up is The Running Man (2025), a fresh new take that still carries some of Wright's kinetic fingerprints—though two of us liked it and one of us walked away a little underwhelmed. Then the trio dives into Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the purest expression of Wright's comic-book pop energy, where smash-cuts become punchlines and the emotional core shines through all the visual fireworks. To keep the conversation crisp, we crack open a Sierra Nevada Premium Pils and Tupps Beer Ease Side Lager, two clean, classic lagers that pair perfectly with Wright's ability to make even the most chaotic scenes feel smooth, deliberate, and unmistakably his.
Episode Synopsis:Is thanksgiving about Indigenous Peoples teaching Pilgrims how to fish, or is the root legacy of this “American” pastime actually an attempt to secure U.S. patriotism under false benevolence?We talk about this and much more, including:Is Thanksgiving a PSYOP to convince citizens of America's benevolence?Was the president that commissioned Thanksgiving practicing witchcraft in the White House?Why were the Pilgrims really in the New World anyway?Is there an inherent danger in joining the majority, especially when it comes to holy days?Why do we consider Native Americans as a single group, when they are made up of many different nations?What should the thinking believer take away from the holy day of Thanksgiving?Original Air DateNovember 20, 2024Show HostsJason Spears & Christopher DeanOur PatreonConsider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like:Links and ResourcesStudio NotesA monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher And More…Connect With UsLetsTalk@ORPpodcast.comFacebookInstagram
Why did the horrific 1692 Salem witch trials and subsequent executions happen? Many Americans don't know that Salem, Massachusetts was founded by numerous people that were part of the original Christian Puritans (aka the “Pilgrims”) that founded the Plymouth, Massachusetts colony and celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day in 1621 with their friend/partners, the indigenous Wampanoag tribe. However, many Puritan people left Plymouth in 1626, as it did not have a natural harbor, and moved 60 miles south to a place with a great natural harbor that they called Salem. Salem and nearby Boston succeeded enormously as commercial colonies while Plymouth gradually faded from relevance. But in 1692 – in a series of bizarre and inexplicable actions - Salem authorities accused and imprisoned over 20% of their population, executing many and leaving many others to die in jail. How could these very conservative, pacifist “reformed” Christians - Biblical New Testament literalists - prosecute this insanely gross level of genocide on members of their very own community? Was the then unknown rye grain fungus ‘ergot', a key ingredient in modern LSD (i.e. ‘Acid'), a contributing factor in the behavior issues that sparked the hysteria? Anuradha and I will guide you through this rarely told, unhappy - but very informative story. Hey folks – we're Scandal Sheet, right? So, you get what you signed up for. But we can still wish all our listeners love and family communion at this holiday time. Enjoy your celebrations! Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber. And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!
Video Version: https://bit.ly/4o8SkcQ Why did the horrific 1692 Salem witch trials and subsequent executions happen? Many Americans don't know that Salem, Massachusetts was founded by numerous people that were part of the original Christian Puritans (aka the “Pilgrims”) that founded the Plymouth, Massachusetts colony. The same folks that celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day in 1621 with their indigenous friends/partners. However, many Puritans left Plymouth in 1626, as it did not have a practical harbor, and moved 60 miles south to a place with a GREAT natural harbor that they called Salem. Salem and nearby Boston succeeded enormously as commercial colonies while Plymouth gradually faded from relevance. But in 1692 – in a series of bizarre and inexplicable actions - Salem authorities accused and imprisoned over 20% of their population, executing many and leaving many others to die in jail. How could these very conservative, “reformed” Christians - Biblical New Testament literalists - prosecute this insanely gross level of genocide on members of their very own community? Was the then unknown rye grain fungus ‘ergot', a key ingredient in modern LSD (i.e. ‘Acid'), a contributing factor in the behavior issues that sparked the hysteria? Anuradha and I will guide you through this rarely told - but very informative story. Hey folks – we're Scandal Sheet, right? So, you get what you signed up for. But we can still wish all our listeners love and family communion at this holiday time. Enjoy your celebrations! Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber. And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!
As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans are gathering to reflect on gratitude, family—and of course—food. It's the time of year when we may think about the so-called "First Thanksgiving" and imagine scenes of Pilgrims and Native peoples gathering in Massachusetts to share in the bounty of their fall harvests. But how much do we really know about the food systems and agricultural knowledge of Indigenous peoples of North America? In what ways were the Wampanoag people able to contribute to this harvest celebration—and what have we gotten wrong about their story? Michael Wise, Associate Professor of History at the University of North Texas and author of Native Foods: Agriculture, Indigeneity, and Settler Colonialism in American History, joins us to challenge four persistent myths about Indigenous food practices. Discover how Native communities shaped and stewarded the land and its agriculture long before European colonists arrived—and why this history matters more than we might think. Michael's Website | Book |Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/426 EPISODE OUTLINE00:00:00 Introduction00:01:10 Episode Introduction00:03:43 Guest Introduction00:04:30 Myths about Indigenous Agriculture00:11:29 Indigenous and European Gender Roles00:15:56 Wampanoag Agriculture00:17:29 Wampanoag Corn Cultivation00:25:59 Wampanoag Cuisine00:27:52 Indigenous Disspossession in New England00:32:58 Cherokee Agriculture00:37:13 The Cherokee Hunter Myth00:40:53 The Origin of the Myths about Native American Agriculture00:45:40 Future Projects00:47:13 Closing Thoughts & Resources RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES
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This is an encore episode or a Reading Bug favorite. Part 1 of 2. What are you thankful for? Lauren and the Reading Bug are thankful for an all-new adventure and for a reunion with their good friend Spelling Bee! Join them as they travel back in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with a village of Pilgrims and the native people living nearby. When the magic book bag goes astray, we'll get an adventure we didn't expect - and an opportunity to celebrate our differences! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/thanksgiving
BEYOND "WHO AM I?" There are times in our lives when we just need something. Something different, something new, something challenging, to shake things up and show us who we are right now. Something is what has called my guest this week – Marina – to walk the Camino. Marina is asking a really important question as she embarks on this journey. It's an existential question, really, like who am I? But it goes even deeper and broader. JOIN ME IN SEATTLE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Free pilgrim gratitude walk! Join your host, Nancy, and pilgrim and author Jen Manglos for a reflective and contemplative gratitude walk on Friday, November 28, 10 am to noon, at Carkeek Park in Seattle, Washington. Free. Not in the Seattle area? You can host your own gratitude walk! Nancy and Jen will provide the reflective guide to share with your walkers. Get the details and register for the Seattle walk or to host your own walk here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/gratitude JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO IN MAY 2026 The most daunting part of walking the Camino is getting started. Why go it alone then? Two spots have opened up in my May 2026 Camino Experience group. Grab your spot today: https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/ #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast
It's almost Thanksgiving, and we usually hear two different types of stories about the early European settlers in America. Some are about a group of pious and peaceful Pilgrims who came to find religious freedom. The others are about greedy Europeans who used Christianity to take advantage of Native Americans. Join Trinity, Sean, and Grace as they explore the true story of the relations between Puritans and Native Americans with their guest, Dr. Matthew Tuininga, Professor of Christian Ethics and the History of Christianity at Calvin Theological Seminary in Michigan, and author of the book, The Wars of the Lord, The Puritan Conquest of America's First People. Show Notes: Here is a link to Dr. Tuininga's book if you'd like to find out more about this fascinating topic!
Every November we hear the cozy legend of the First Thanksgiving—Pilgrims, turkey, and a peaceful feast in the New World. But the real story behind Thanksgiving is much darker. Long before it became a holiday, the land around Plymouth was a plague-ravaged, haunted wilderness, where the Pilgrims saw the Devil in every tree… and the Wampanoag saw spirits in every swamp.This is the terrifying true story behind the celebration we remember every Thanksgiving.In this Thanksgiving horror history episode of Terrifying & True, we go back to 1620–1630, when the Mayflower arrived in a New England already emptied by a mysterious European plague. The Pilgrims believed God had “cleared” the land for them. The Wampanoag wondered if the strangers from across the sea carried a curse. As November winds howled and crops failed, both sides read every storm, comet, and sickness as a sign from the spirit world.We'll walk into Hockomock Swamp, the “place where spirits dwell”, where the Wampanoag said the powerful manitou Hobbamock gathered souls in the mist. We'll stand with the Pilgrims on a freezing night, hearing “hideous and great” shouts in the darkness and wondering if it's an attack—or a demon. We'll sit inside Massasoit's lodge as the Wampanoag sachem lies near death in 1623, while powwaws chant, English prayers rise, and a strange alliance is sealed when he survives.This is the side of Thanksgiving you don't hear about in school: secret midnight burials on Cole's Hill, raided cornfields, rumors that the English kept plague in barrels, and a fragile peace that led to that famous 1621 harvest feast—a celebration held under a sky both peoples believed was full of omens and spirits. The Pilgrims saw themselves as a chosen people in a howling wilderness. The Wampanoag lived with a new fear: that a foreign God might be stronger than their own.From these first Thanksgiving-era encounters grew a legacy of paranoia that reaches all the way to the Salem witch trials and King Philip's War. The Pilgrims' Thanksgiving miracle stories, the Wampanoag's spiritual world of Kiehtan and Hobbamock, and the brutal reality of disease and hunger combined into one of America's earliest haunted holiday tales. This year, as you carve the turkey, remember: the road to that “peaceful” feast was paved with ghost stories, curses, and fear.Inside this episode:The real first Thanksgiving: How a fragile truce, a desperate harvest, and a haunted landscape created the feast we still celebrate every November.Pilgrims in a howling wilderness: Why early settlers believed New England was a devil-haunted forest and read every disaster as God's judgment.Wampanoag spirits and Hobbamock: The Native cosmology of Kiehtan, Hobbamock, manitous, and powwaws—and why English colonists called it “witchcraft.”Plague, providence, and plague barrels: The 1616–1619 epidemic, empty villages, and rumors that the English stored disease as a weapon.Omens, comets, and curses: From strange lights in the sky to disturbed graves, how both sides believed the land around Plymouth was full of warnings.Miracle rain and a dying sachem: The 1623 fast and gentle rain, Massasoit's near-fatal illness, and the moments both peoples thought their gods had spoken.From feast to war: How this haunted decade laid the spiritual groundwork for Salem, King Philip's War, and centuries of Thanksgiving myths.If you're looking for a Thanksgiving episode that digs into the true horror behind the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, this is your haunted holiday history—the dark story hiding behind the turkey and the pies.Support the show AND get delicious coffee for a creepy night in at 25% off using code “SPOOKY”https://savorista.com/discount/SPOOKY
As we are quickly approaching the Holidays, Dr. Linda Mintle of The Doctor Linda Mintle Show and author of the workbook "Hope and Healing for Anxiety," talks about managing stress, as well as avoiding holiday weight gain. Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," looks back at the pioneering spirit of the Pilgrims. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
November 16, 2025 - Pilgrims Progress Conclusion by Grace Church of Mentor
All the news on the 7.4 patch, especially the glamour changes, and some Pilgrims' Traverse tales.
Our pilgrim has been set free--crowned and mitered, in fact--and can wander at will through the dense, thick wood that tops Mount Purgatory.The opening lines of Canto XXVIII are fully from the pilgrim's point of view. They offer us a wealth of naturalistic detail that looks simple on first blush but that will get layered with sedimentary meaning over the next five and a half cantos.This place is unprecedented in all of COMEDY. Let's see it for what it is, without delving into the exact answers to the questions of where we are. Join me, Mark Scarbrough, for the opening lines of the third "chapter" of PURGATORIO.Here are the segments for this episode of WALKING WITH DANTE:[01:17] My English translation of the passage: PURGATORIO, Canto XXVIII, lines 1 - 21. If you'd like to read along or continue the conversation with me, please find the entry for this episode on my website, markscarbrough.com.[04:11] First detail: eagerness as the prime motivation.[06:08] Second detail: first hints about the prominent poetics in the passage.[08:42] Third detail: naturalistic imagery that isn't.[11:04] Fourth detail: the beginnings of polyphony (and dissonance).[13:09] Fifth detail: the pine forest at Classe.[14:47] First nuanced point: wandering away and perhaps a resonance with Geryon.[17:50] Second nuanced point: a Saharan wind in this verdant place (and perhaps an echo of Juno's storm that drives Aeneas into Dido's arms).[20:31] First major interpretive node: constancy as the changed strategy for the poem.[23:08] Second major interpretive node: the four verdant or forested landscapes of COMEDY before this one.[31:57] Rereading the passage: PURGATORIO, Canto XXVIII, lines 1 - 21.
Hebrews 11:8-22 // Live as pilgrims, walking by faith toward the City Christ secured for us.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite
He was born in Ukraine in 1722, one of the many children of a priest. He attended the Ecclesiastical Academy in Kiev, but was disappointed by the worldliness, love of ease and western theological climate that he found there. After four years he left the school and embarked on a search for a spiritual father and a monastery where he could live in poverty. He eventually found wise spiritual guides in Romania, where many of the Russian monks had fled after Peter the Great's reforms. From there he traveled to the Holy Mountain. Spiritual life was at a low ebb there also, and Plato (the name he had been given as a novice) became a hermit, devoting his days to prayer and reading the Holy Scriptures and the writings of the Fathers. After four years, a visiting Elder from Romania tonsured him a monk under the name Paisius, and advised him to live with other monks to avoid the spiritual dangers of taking up the solitary life too soon. A few brethren from Romania arrived, seeking to make him their spiritual father, but as he felt unworthy to take on this task, all of them lived in poverty and mutual obedience. Others joined them from Romania and the Slavic countries, and in time they took up the cenobitic life, with Paisius as their reluctant abbot. In 1763 the entire community (grown to sixty-five in number) left the Holy Mountain and returned to Romania. They were given a monastery where they adopted the Athonite rule of life. Abbot Paisius introduced the Jesus Prayer and other aspects of hesychasm to the monastic life there: before this time, they had been used mostly by hermits. The services of the Church were conducted fully, with the choirs chanting alternately in Slavonic and Romanian. The monks confessed to their Elder every evening so as not to let the sun go down on their anger, and a brother who held a grudge against another was forbidden to enter the church, or even to say the Lord's Prayer, until he had settled it. The monastic brotherhood eventually grew to more than a thousand, divided into two monasteries. Visitors and pilgrims came from Russia, Greece and other lands to experience its holy example. St Paisius had learned Greek while on Mt Athos, and undertook to produce accurate Slavonic translations of the writings of many of the Fathers of the Church. The Greek Philokalia had been published not long before, and St Paisius produced a Slavonic version that was read throughout the Slavic Orthodox world. (This is the Philokalia that the pilgrim carries with him in The Way of a Pilgrim). The Saint reposed in peace in 1794, one year after the publication of his Slavonic Philokalia. The Synaxarion summarizes his influence: "These translations, and the influence of the Saint through the activity of his disciples in Russia, led to a widespread spiritual renewal, and to the restoration of traditional monastic life there which lasted until the Revolution of 1917."
The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich
Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.Day 164Volume 3PREACHING AND MIRACLES OF JESUS IN CAPHARNAUM AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTSChapter 15: Jesus Cures in Bethsaida and Again Returns to CapharnaumLEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE ACE25 FOR 25% OFFThe Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich Four-Book Set - https://bit.ly/3QVreIsThe Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - https://bit.ly/4bPsxRmThe Life and Revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich Two-Book Set - https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - https://bit.ly/3wTRsULMary Magdalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - https://bit.ly/4brYEXbThe Mystical City of God Four-Book Set - https://bit.ly/44Q9nZbOur Lady of Good Help: Prayer Book for Pilgrims - https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9SThe Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich is a podcast from TAN that takes you through one of the most extraordinary books ever published. Follow along daily as Father Edward Looney works his way through the classic four-volume set, The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, by reading a passage from the book and then giving his commentary. Discover the visions of the famous 19th-century Catholic mystic, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a nun who was privileged by God to behold innumerable events of biblical times.Anne Catherine's visions included the birth, life, public ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the founding of His Church. Besides describing persons, places, events, and traditions in intimate detail, she also sets forth the mystical significance of these visible realities. Here is the infinite love of God incarnate and made manifest for all to see, made all the more striking and vivid by the accounts Blessed Anne has relayed.Listen and subscribe to The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich on your favorite podcast platform or at EmmerichPodcast.com.And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code ACE25 for 25% off your next order.
Michelle runs through the most underrated NFL games of the weekend in Four Downs and is taking major heat for her outfit choice today. We have a battle for NFC supremacy this weekend and Peter Burns joins us to make sense of the CFB coaching carousel and the latest CFP rankings. I'm Over It: Pat thinks Judge and Ohtani won charity MVPs this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle runs through the most underrated NFL games of the weekend in Four Downs and is taking major heat for her outfit choice today. We have a battle for NFC supremacy this weekend and Peter Burns joins us to make sense of the CFB coaching carousel and the latest CFP rankings. I'm Over It: Pat thinks Judge and Ohtani won charity MVPs this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle runs through the most underrated NFL games of the weekend in Four Downs and is taking major heat for her outfit choice today. We have a battle for NFC supremacy this weekend and Peter Burns joins us to make sense of the CFB coaching carousel and the latest CFP rankings. I'm Over It: Pat thinks Judge and Ohtani won charity MVPs this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle runs through the most underrated NFL games of the weekend in Four Downs and is taking major heat for her outfit choice today. We have a battle for NFC supremacy this weekend and Peter Burns joins us to make sense of the CFB coaching carousel and the latest CFP rankings. I'm Over It: Pat thinks Judge and Ohtani won charity MVPs this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle runs through the most underrated NFL games of the weekend in Four Downs and is taking major heat for her outfit choice today. We have a battle for NFC supremacy this weekend and Peter Burns joins us to make sense of the CFB coaching carousel and the latest CFP rankings. I'm Over It: Pat thinks Judge and Ohtani won charity MVPs this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It all started with a colossal Thanksgiving mistake — one that accidentally created an entire industry. The birth of the frozen meal business began with a Thanksgiving blunder. Listen and you'll hear how that blunder turned into a billion-dollar idea. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a22792044/thanksgiving-fun-facts/ The story of Thanksgiving is full of myths and misconceptions. Much of what we think we know about that first feast — from the turkey to the Pilgrims' attire — simply isn't true. Historian Peter Mancall, professor of history and anthropology at the University of Southern California, joins me to reveal the real story behind Thanksgiving: what actually happened, how it evolved into a national holiday, and why it landed on the fourth Thursday in November. Finally, let's talk about your Thanksgiving table. Chances are there's at least one dish you eat out of obligation, not enthusiasm. Turns out, you're not alone. More Americans are swapping out the traditional menu for new favorites — and I'll tell you what's replacing turkey in many homes around the country. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a22792044/thanksgiving-fun-facts/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! AG1: Head to https://DrinkAG1.com/SYSK to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe! INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING right now! QUINCE: Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! DELL: It's time for Black Friday at Dell Technologies. Save big on PCs like the Dell 16 Plus featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. Shop now at: https://Dell.com/deals NOTION: Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works . It's seamless, flexible, powerful, and actually fun to use! Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at: https://notion.com/something PLANET VISIONARIES: In partnership with Rolex's Perpetual Planet Initiative, this… is Planet Visionaries. Listen or watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 12, 1660. English nonconformist preacher John Bunyan is arrested. During the 12 years he spends in prison, he starts writing his famous book The Pilgrim's Progress.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you've ever struggled with feeling lonely or like you don't “fit in” during the holiday season and all the parties or family gatherings that happen at this time of year, this episode is for you. In this episode, Ruth shares the truth from God's Word that she rehearses to reset her heart and mind when she feels alone. Scripture referenced:Psalm 139:7-10 Resources mentioned:Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined once more by the phenomenal director and true film lover EDGAR WRIGHT!Edgar is what we call a friend of the podcast. He can come and sleep on the couch at a moment's notice, we'll help him move house, drive him to the airport, whatever he wants. And in turn he is also your friend! You don't have to do all that extra stuff tho, don't worry. Edgar is a genuine treasure in the filmmaking world, a true collaborator and someone who carries a permament mark of quality - you can trust anything that comes with Edgar's name attached. So it's a pleasure to bring him back to DPP especially when The Running Man is in full promo frenzy mode... Of course you'll get to hear all about the process of bringing that one to screen, the Easter eggs, nuggets, behind the scenes goodies (including getting Arnie's blessing for Arniebucks), as well as all the movie science you will have come to expect and enjoy from him. Pure entertainment - go ahead and enjoy AND of course go see The Running Man!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBTHE RUNNING MANLAST NIGHT IN SOHOTHE SPARKS BROTHERSSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.