Coming Around Again

Family estrangement, scarcity, and wild turkeys. Find us on Youtube. The Bulletin welcomes Alison Cook to talk about family estrangement. Then, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa get honest about Black Friday shopping and the scarcity mindsets that shape our gratitude. Finally, our associate producer, Leslie Thompson, joins the show to chat with New England Patriots Super Bowl champion Matt Light and retired archaeologist Mary Weahkee about how wild turkeys are bringing people together. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Email us with your favorite segment from today’s show at podcasts@christianitytoday.com. Grab some Bulletin merch in our holiday store! Check out Leslie’s series about wild turkeys. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Alison Cook, PhD, is a therapist and host of The Best of You podcast. She is the author of the ECPA-bestselling book The Best of You and coauthor of Boundaries for Your Soul. Widely recognized as an expert at the intersection of faith and psychology, Cook empowers individuals to heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, forge healthy relationships, and experience a loving God who is for them. Matt Light was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2001, launching what would be a storied NFL career, winning three Super Bowls. It was during Light’s early days in the NFL that he and his wife, Susie, decided to found The Light Foundation to give young people the opportunity to experience and enjoy the outdoors and develop the skills, values, and mindset they need to create meaningful and productive futures. Mary Motah Weahkee is a registered tribal member of Comanche Nation who has spent 16 years as a field anthropologist and archaeologist for the Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Archaeological Studies, and the Center for New Mexico Archaeology. Mary has become known for her turkey-feather blankets and recently had one featured in the film Here, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices