I was so excited to welcome Gigi Butler to the Bridges set to talk about her new show, In the Kitchen with Gigi, where great food, inspiring stories, and bold faith come together around the table. There’s something special about a kitchen in November. The aroma of a favorite recipe, the sound of family catching up, and a table filled with loved ones remind us that some of life’s best memories happen at home.
For Gigi Butler, founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes and host of In the Kitchen with Gigi, food is about much more than what’s on the menu. It’s an opportunity to bring people together, share stories, and discover how God is working in our lives.
Great Ingredients. Great Inspirations. The heart of In the Kitchen with Gigi is captured in a simple message: Every recipe has a story. Every guest has a journey. And every story has the potential to inspire.
Each week, Gigi welcomes guests into her kitchen to cook a meal, share their personal journeys, and talk openly about the faith that has carried them through life’s challenges and victories. Guests range from Christian artists Danny Gokey and Zach Williams to country music star Jo Dee Messina.
The show reflects a timeless example of hospitality. Throughout His ministry, Jesus gathered people, met their needs, and opened opportunities to share the hope of God. Gigi brings that same spirit to her kitchen, where food becomes a starting point for meaningful conversations. When people feel welcome, walls come down, stories emerge, and hearts open. The result is more than a cooking show—it’s a celebration of faith, connection, and the experiences that shape us.
A Thanksgiving Secret: Keep It Simple. Thanksgiving can bring its share of kitchen chaos, but hosting doesn’t have to be complicated. Prepare what you can ahead of time, invite others to help, and remember to enjoy the people gathered around you.
The Best Ingredient: Gratitude. This Thanksgiving, consider starting a new tradition. Invite everyone at the table to share one thing they’re grateful for and one person who has made a difference in their life. You may discover stories you’ve never heard and reasons to be thankful you haven’t considered.
Gigi Butler reminds us that meaningful moments don’t require a perfect meal or an elaborate celebration. Sometimes, the greatest gift is simply making room for conversation, encouragement, and faith.
Today’s Secret from the Studio: This season, gather your people, make something delicious, and remember that God is at work in the everyday moments of life.
Watch In the Kitchen with Gigi on CTN – Saturdays at 11AM CST. You can also watch on demand on the CTN APP.
—Monica Schmelter is the host of Bridges on CTN. She loves good conversation and reminding women that God isn’t finished writing their story. monicaschmelter.com
