Living in the Grand Canyon, For King and Country, Mini Book Club, Holiday Grief, Hallmark Movies

Published: Dec. 17, 2020, 1 p.m.

Living in the Grand Canyon (0:00:00)
 
While many people know the Grand Canyon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, some know it as home. At the bottom of the Grand Canyon, there are six Native American Tribes that have lived there for centuries. Denten Robinson is a lawyer who's focused on representing these Native American tribes for the past twelve years. This year he was named the General Counsel for the Havasupai Tribe. He will be talking with us today about how they live, what difficulties they face, and other interesting facts.
 
 
 
Lisa’s Christmas Music Sampler: For King and Country (0:19:06)
 
As part of Lisa’s Christmas Music Sampler, Lisa and Richie talk to Luke Smallbone of the band For King and Country about his Christmas plans, and we hear a performance of O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
 
 
 
Mini Book Club: Gift Books for Kids (0:45:34)
 
Rachel Wadham, of BYU Radio’s Worlds Awaiting, talks with Lisa and Richie about the best books to give to kids as gifts.
 
 
 
Coping with Holiday Grief (0:52:48)
 
This time of year can be one of the happiest seasons—but it can also be a time of sadness. This year especially the holiday blues are bound to hit us hard. When in years past we might have spent this time with family and friends, this year we might not be able to. On top of that, it’s been harder than usual this winter to get outside. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness and sadness. So, here to give us advice for how we can cope with these holiday blues is psychologist Dr. Anton Bizzell.
 
 
 
Hallmark Christmas Movies Reviews (1:05:00)
 
We can all probably agree that Hallmark Christmas movies have their cringy moments. And no matter which film it is, we can usually guess how it’s going to end: boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, Christmas is saved. But somehow, these cheesy movies keep us coming back for more! So, what is it about these popular films that keeps us hooked? Today, we’ve invited Meg Walter, pop culture expert and co-host of the Hive Mind podcast, on the show to discuss the absurdity and irresistibility of Hallmark Christmas movies, as well as rank and review her favorites.