We Don't Have a Harvest Problem - Thanksgiving 2025

Thanksgiving, Pentecost, and the Harvest God Provides

Thanksgiving is more than food and family—it’s a reminder of God’s faithful provision. In this week’s episode, Noah and Seth trace Thanksgiving’s history back to the Pilgrims’ desperate beginnings in 1620 and then connect the holiday to Scripture’s own harvest celebrations, especially the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) in Deuteronomy 16.

Pentecost celebrated the God-given harvest with joy, generosity, and community. But Acts 2 shows an even greater harvest—when the Holy Spirit fell on the disciples, and 3,000 people came to faith as the gospel was proclaimed in many languages. It’s a powerful reminder that God provides not only food on the table but salvation through Christ.

The hosts also share Thanksgiving stories, coffee talk, and the chaos of cooking turkey, before shifting into practical encouragement. Christians should be the most thankful people in the world because God has given us everything we need: breath, life, provision, and redemption.

Thanksgiving also opens natural doors for evangelism. A simple question—“What are you thankful for?”—can lead to gospel conversations about Jesus, the ultimate expression of God’s provision. The episode ends with a practical prayer rhythm (BOB: Burden, Opportunity, Boldness) to help believers step intentionally into the harvest Jesus described in Matthew 9.