Cultivating Gratitude: A Christian Perspective
CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet · CCEF
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Show Notes
In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the topic of cultivating gratitude as a Christian. They discuss practical ways to foster gratitude in daily life, the challenges posed by a discontented culture, and the importance of perspective. They emphasize the coexistence of gratitude and sorrow, the transformative power of gratitude, and the need for humility in recognizing God's gifts. Mentioned in this episode: The price increases for our conference after August 4, so register soon! Learn more at ccef.org/2025. Related resources:
- Stretching Joy: 10 Ways to Notice God's Everyday Mercies | Blog post by Mike Emlet
- Jonah's Psalm of Thanksgiving | Blog post by Ed Welch
Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Conference Announcement01:25 Fostering Gratitude in Daily Life 14:16 Why Gratitude Is Difficult 19:00 Honest Gratitude Amid Sorrow 27:54 What Gratitude Cultivates in Us 34:02 The Alphabet Game: Reflecting on Gratitude