Episode 33

Thanksgiving 2023

Published on: 24th November, 2023

In this weeks Special Thanksgiving Episdoe, we dive into Thanksgiving... The good, the bad, and the ugly. We explore its origins, the ugly past it has with the Native American people, and how we try to overlook some of our ugly history. We also dive into how we have allowed commercialism and Black Friday to overshadow the true meaning of the hiliday. The bottom line, we need to come back to the intent of a day of rememberance and giving thanks, further, we need to own the past and accept that it is what has gotten us to where we are.

Scripture & Episode References

Matthew 13:16, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Colossians 3:15, Colossians 4:2, 1 Corinthians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 9:11, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6-7, & John 3:16-17

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Temporary Insanity
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Temporary Insanity examines the confusion of modern culture through the unchanging truth of Scripture.

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In a world that often feels overwhelming, Scripture reminds us that what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18).

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Pastor Joshua Luis Pereira is a pastor, entrepreneur, and community leader with a passion for helping people navigate faith in real life. As a husband, father, and business leader, he speaks from lived experience — not theory.

Known for his reflective teaching style and bold but compassionate delivery, Joshua addresses cultural confusion with biblical conviction while encouraging believers to grow in maturity, discipline, and grace.