Episode 25

NaPodPoMo 2025 Episode #24 – Nov. 24, 2025

Published on: 24th November, 2025

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I share the story of Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman whose decades-long advocacy helped Abraham Lincoln establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863. From her role as editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book to her persistent appeals to presidents and governors, Hale believed that a shared day of gratitude could strengthen families and unite the nation. Her story reminds us that quiet, faithful effort can leave a lasting mark and that gratitude is both a personal and cultural practice.



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Randall "Randy" Black is an educator, technology specialist, and podcaster from Milton, WV. He currently works in educational technology helping to support students and staff in their daily usage of technology in the classroom. He is an avid podcaster and Christian who shares his thoughts and ideas on several podcasts weekly.