A Place at the Table
John J. Thompson Honors His Grandmother, Nicki Holton
Episode Overview
What happens when the welcome we receive becomes the welcome we give?
Steve sits down with author, musician, and educator John J. Thompson to honor his grandmother, Nicki—a woman whose home became a place of safety, conversation, music, and welcome.
Through John’s memories, we discover how the everyday rhythms of family life can quietly shape the people we become: the words we choose, the questions we ask, the music we love, and the way we make room for others.
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Inspired by The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville, featuring Phil Keaggy on guitar and backing vocals, Jeff Taylor on accordion, Steve Hindalong on percussion, and Michelle Lynn Thompson on backing vocals, with additional composition by Dan Wheeler.
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Legacy Stories - Related Info
The Our American Family public television docuseries is the inspiration for Legacy Stories. As a thank-you during the launch of Legacy Stories, all eight Our American Family documentaries are available for free viewing at the link above.
“Atlas” by Karlijn Langendijk is used under license as the theme music for Legacy Stories.



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