💬 What This Episode’s About

Melissa and David tackle why we remember some things and completely rewrite others — from Brian Williams’ “false memory” to the Ten Commandments at the University of Arkansas. The Radkes share a couple of amazing blessing they have received over the last couple of weeks as well. They mix faith, humor, and a little Gladwell to ask: what memories do we protect, which ones do we revise, and how does God fit in the middle of it all?

Also in this episode: Family stories that change every retelling, and why Melissa believes even the little blessings deserve a hallelujah.

✨ Episode Highlights

* The Ten Commandments posted at the University of Arkansas and its symbolism

* Malcolm Gladwell’s “Free Brian Williams” and the myth of perfect memory

* Faith and forgetfulness in everyday life

* Writing down the “little blessings” daily

* David’s theory on family legends and selective storytelling

* Why some truths matter more than facts

⏱️ Timestamps & Topics

00:00 – Melissa’s Walmart greeter story & David’s memory fail07:48 – Brian Williams and the “false memory” discussion15:55 – Ten Commandments at the University of Arkansas24:42 – Faith, family rules, and what we misremember on purpose34:12 – Melissa’s “big and little blessings” lesson44:10 – Final thoughts on truth, grace & gratitude

🔗 Links Mentioned

🎧 Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History – “Free Brian Williams”📖 Melissa’s Book – Chicken-Fried Women📝 Subscribe to Stretch Marks on Substack🎥 The Radke Show Playlist on YouTube

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