Gratitude / Selfishness

In this episode, hosts Nicole and her co-host reflect on favorite holiday foods and use the season as a launch point for their series theme, Faith in Action: Faith over Fear, focusing on “Gratitude over Selfishness.” They define gratitude as outward and others-focused, rooted in an open heart that receives and gives, while selfishness is inward, ego-driven, and tied to lack and control. They discuss daily practices like prayer, praise, pausing to observe reactions, reading scripture, and surrendering burdens to God, especially in seasons of grief, pain, and loneliness, emphasizing that gratitude can coexist with hardship and bring peace and a rewired perspective. They reference “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians) and end with a challenge to write down three things you’re grateful for each day and save the note as a reminder. 00:00 Warm Welcome01:10 Thanksgiving Favorites03:01 Holiday Traditions04:15 Gratitude Over Selfishness06:40 Defining Gratitude11:10 Faith Through Hardships14:12 Family Gratitude Practice17:04 Leaning In During Heavy Times17:56 Grief and Isolation18:52 Surrender and Peace20:43 Three Thanks Practice21:54 Speak Gratitude Aloud23:17 Thanks in All Seasons26:03 Observer Mindset Shift32:03 Gratitude as Discipline33:51 Write It Down Challenge35:05 Week of Thanks Wrap|| JOIN THE COMMUNITY ||> Subscribe and Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube> Purchase our “Faith Over Fear 11-week Devotional & Reflection Guide” on Amazon> Follow our journey on Instagram: ⁠@FaithInTheWildPodcast⁠> Visit our website: ⁠FaithInTheWildPodcast.com⁠|| ABOUT FAITH IN THE WILD PODCAST ||> Hosted by: ⁠Nicole Moran⁠ and ⁠Angelica McCarthy⁠> Music: “⁠Dialed In” by Afro Bop Alliance Big Band⁠ (comp. ⁠Luis Hernandez⁠, arr. Vince Norman)> Produced by: ⁠Angelface Records, LLC