Episode 31: Are There Health Benefits to Gratitude?

Christ, Culture, & Coffee

Many doctors and medical schools have documented the health benefits of practicing gratitude. Why is gratitude good for us? Can gratitude be directed toward things? Is there a person that our gratitude needs to be directed toward? With Thanksgiving coming up this week, we wanted to discuss the importance of gratitude and how the existence of gratitude is an apologetic for God's existence. Check out this blog post I wrote on this topic: https://www.dscchurch.com/apologetics-blog-feed/2016/11/22/the-benefits-of-gratitude Here is the Harvard Medical article: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier Check out Dr. Robert Emmons: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/Robert_Emmons If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at [e-mail]