“Being Thankful in a Thankless Culture” - Pastor John D. Putnam

In this week’s POSC Podcast, Pastor Putnam brings a timely and convicting word on a theme our world desperately needs to rediscover: gratitude. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, he reminds us that giving thanks in everything isn’t a suggestion—it’s the will of God for every believer. In a generation overflowing with convenience yet starving for contentment, Pastor Putnam exposes how easily entitlement, complaint, and cultural negativity seep into our spirits. Through humor, real-world examples, and a clear challenge from Scripture, he calls the church to rise above the noise and reclaim the posture of a thankful heart. Walking through the stories of the ten lepers, Job, Paul and Silas, and the Psalms of David, he paints a vivid picture of what gratitude looks like—not as a fleeting feeling, but as a spiritual discipline that transforms us. Gratitude is more than good manners; it’s spiritual warfare. It steadies the mind, guards the heart, shifts atmospheres, and invites the peace of God into our lives. If you’ve felt the weight of negativity, discouragement, or the constant pressure of “what’s next,” this message will reset your heart. It will remind you that we are a profoundly blessed people—with every reason to return, like the one leper, to fall at Jesus’ feet and simply say, thank You. Choose the path of gratitude. It will change how you see everything. To hear more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!