How Gratitude Brings Us Closer to Christ: A Thanksgiving Conversation (Ep. 74)

In this Thanksgiving episode, Jenny and Lee explore gratitude through an unexpected lens: how living in gratitude prepares us for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

They dive deep into the distinction between being grateful in our circumstances rather than for them, drawing on insights from scripture, Elder Uchtdorf, President Nelson, and decades of their own lived experience. Together they discuss holy vs. hard seasons, how gratitude strengthens our relationship with the Savior, and why expressing gratitude daily becomes a spiritual tool—not a toxic demand.

Filled with warmth, testimony, science, and humor, this episode is an invitation to walk with Christ today, not someday.

Resources Used in the Episode:

Doctrine & Covenants 59:7

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Grateful in Any Circumstances, April 2014 General Conference

Dallin H. Oaks, Give Thanks in All Things, April 2003 General Conference

James E. Faust, Gratitude As A Saving Principle, April 1990 General Conference

Joseph B. Wirthlin, Come What May and Love It, October 2008 General Conference

Bonnie D. Parkin, Gratitude: A Path to Happiness, April 2007 General Conference

Harvard Health, Giving Thanks Makes You Happier

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To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [e-mail]. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.