5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

Thanksgiving in Church History

5 min·November 26, 2025
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About this Episode

What shaped the Thanksgiving holiday as we know it? Today, Stephen Nichols explores the holiday's roots in colonial America, significant presidential proclamations, and enduring reflections on gratitude drawn from great figures in church history.

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