The NEXT Podcast – Episode 46: Thankfulness in Brokenness

In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, Jay shares why gratitude becomes even more meaningful — and more challenging — in seasons of grief. Drawing from Psalm 9:1 and Psalm 28:7, he reflects on the last Thanksgiving his wife spent at home, the pieces of his heart still scattered by loss, and how choosing thankfulness has become a courageous act of trust.Jay reminds us that gratitude doesn’t erase sorrow; it reframes it. It’s quieter, more tender, and often found in the small, honest moments: the warmth of a coffee cup, the quiet of morning, the unexpected strength to face another day.Through personal reflection and Scripture, Jay explores how remembering God’s goodness helps us gather the pieces of our hearts again, and how God faithfully meets us in that gathering.If this Thanksgiving feels heavy or complicated, this episode will help you find one simple, honest thing to thank Him for — and rediscover hope in the middle of brokenness.Find out more about me here: https://jaycookingham.comI’m on @buymeacoffee. If you like, even maybe love my podcast, you can buy me a coffee and support me. It’s a simple way of showing your support and helping me grow the podcast. Thank you!Here’s the link: buymeacoffee.com/jcdude56t