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Worry can take over before you even realize it, but Jesus offers a better way. In this episode, discover how to release control and trust the God who promises to care for you, one day at a time.

Do you ever find yourself replaying the same worries over and over in your mind?

Maybe it’s your finances, your family, your job, or the future. Worry doesn’t make tomorrow better, it just steals today’s peace. But Jesus invites us to do something radical: give our worries away.

In this episode, you’ll hear the true story of J.C. Penney, a man whose worry drove him to the edge, until one quiet moment in a hospital chapel changed everything. Through the words of an old hymn, “God Will Take Care of You,” he rediscovered what it means to trust instead of spiral.

Main Scripture:

Matthew 6:34 – “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

Supporting Scripture:

1 Peter 5:7 – “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why worry is a form of misplaced control
• How to release anxiety into God’s faithful hands
• What it means to live in daily dependence on His care

Today’s Challenge:

Write down three things that have been worrying you lately. Then, next to each one, write this phrase: “God will take care of me.” Pray over that list and ask God to help you release what you can’t control and rest in His promise.

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When you’ve hit your limit, God hasn’t. In this episode, discover how His grace meets you in weakness, fills what’s empty, and overflows through your life to others.

Ever feel like you’ve got nothing left to give, no energy, no patience, no strength?

The good news is, God never asks you to run on empty. His grace is more than a momentary rescue; it’s a continual supply that meets you right where you are and keeps flowing when yours runs out.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of a small church that helped erase over $21 million in medical debt for thousands of families. What began as a local act of mercy became a living picture of God’s unending grace—setting people free from debts they could never repay.

Main Scripture:

James 4:6 – “And He gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’”

Supporting Scripture:

2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why God’s grace meets you exactly where you’re weak
• How humility opens the door for God’s provision
• What it looks like to live as a conduit of grace for others

Today’s Challenge:

Ask yourself, “Where do I need God’s grace the most right now?”

Bring that area to Him in prayer: “Lord, I’ve reached my limit, but You haven’t. Give me grace for this moment—and help me extend it to others.”

Then look for one small way to show grace this week—help, forgive, or encourage someone who needs it.

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Life wasn’t meant to be lived alone. In this episode, discover how God designed you for connection, and why real community can help you find strength, healing, and purpose again.

Have you ever felt disconnected from people or even from God?

It’s easy to drift into isolation, especially when life gets busy, painful, or disappointing. But God didn’t create you to go it alone. He designed you for community, for belonging, and for relationships that strengthen your faith.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of a man who walked into church after seven years away, planning to leave unnoticed. But one simple “Hey, glad you’re here” changed everything. Through small acts of kindness and connection, he rediscovered what it means to belong in God’s family.

Main Scripture:

Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 – “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.”

Supporting Scripture:

Romans 12:5 – “so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why isolation keeps us stuck and community helps us heal
• What real belonging looks like in the body of Christ
• How one small step toward others can open the door to renewed faith

Today’s Challenge:

Take one small step toward community this week. If you’re not connected to a church, visit one. If you already attend, find someone standing alone and start a conversation. A simple act of kindness can be the first step toward someone’s healing, and maybe your own.

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Comparison steals joy, but focus restores peace. In this episode, discover how to stop measuring yourself against others and start living the life God designed just for you.

Do you ever catch yourself comparing your life to someone else’s?

Maybe it’s a friend’s success, someone’s perfect family photo, or a coworker’s promotion. The temptation to measure yourself against others is constant, but it’s also exhausting.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, who learned early that freedom comes from focusing on her own race, not anyone else’s. Her words echo the heart of Scripture: stay in your lane, keep your eyes on Jesus, and trust God with your progress.

Main Scripture:

Galatians 6:4 – “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.”

Supporting Scripture:

John 21:22 – “Jesus replied, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow Me.’”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why comparison drains joy and confidence
• How to focus on faithfulness instead of competition
• The simple shift that frees you to run your own race

Today’s Challenge:

When you feel the urge to compare, pause and pray: “Lord, help me stay in my lane. Thank You for what You’ve given me. Teach me to run my race with joy.” Then, write down one thing you’re grateful for that has nothing to do with anyone else’s success.

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You’re not just loved by God, you’re delighted in. In this episode, discover how God’s joy over you changes the way you see yourself and live each day.

Ever feel like God loves you because He has to, but not because He wants to?

It’s easy to imagine Him tolerating us rather than rejoicing over us. But Scripture says something breathtakingly different: God sings over His children with joy.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the true story of Russell Moore’s adoption of two little boys from Russia, and the moment one of them realized, deep down, that he was no longer an orphan but a beloved son. That picture beautifully reflects what God has done for us through Jesus: He’s given us a new name, a new identity, and a Father who delights to call us His own.

Main Scriptures:

Zephaniah 3:17 – “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

Psalm 149:4 - “For the LORD delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• The difference between being accepted and being delighted in by God
• What it means to live from approval, not for it
• How to rest in the joy of your Heavenly Father’s love

Today’s Challenge:

Take five minutes to thank God for adopting you into His family. Pray, “Father, help me to live like someone You delight in.” Then write down one way you’ve seen His care in your life this week as a reminder that you are loved and chosen.

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Joy isn’t the same as happiness. Its strength that comes straight from God. In this episode, discover how to find lasting joy even when life feels heavy, through the story and song of Annie Johnson Flint.

Ever had a day when joy feels out of reach?

When your body’s tired, your heart’s worn out, and smiling feels like a chore? You’re not alone. But Scripture reminds us that true joy isn’t something we manufacture; it’s something God gives when we rest in Him.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the powerful story of Annie Johnson Flint, a woman whose life was marked by pain but filled with praise. From her sickbed, she wrote the timeless hymn “He Giveth More Grace,” reminding us that when burdens grow heavier, God’s grace and His joy grow stronger still.

When life feels like too much, you can lean on the One who never runs out of strength or love.

Main Scriptures:

Nehemiah 8:10 – “And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!””

John 15:11 – “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• The difference between joy and happiness
• Why joy comes from relationship, not circumstances
• How gratitude opens the door to joy that lasts

Today’s Challenge:

Take five minutes today to thank God for one way He’s met you in a hard place. Pray, “Lord, let Your joy rise in me today; not because life is easy, but because You are good.”

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When the world celebrates compromise, purity becomes a quiet act of courage. In this episode, discover how walking in the light can help you live with honesty, integrity, and fellowship with God, no matter how loud the noise gets.

Ever feel like the world makes compromise look easier than conviction?

We’re surrounded by noise, temptations, pressures, and excuses that make purity seem impossible. But Scripture reminds us that living in the light isn’t about perfection, it’s about direction.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of NBA player A.C. Green, who stayed true to his faith through sixteen seasons in professional basketball. His quiet resolve to honor God with his body and his choices shows what it looks like to walk in purity in a world that doesn’t understand it.

When we choose light over compromise, integrity over shortcuts, and truth over temptation, we become living examples of God’s grace at work.

Main Scriptures:

1 John 1:7 – “But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.”

Matthew 5:14–16 – “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why purity is more about walking in the light than being perfect
• How integrity shines brightest when the world is watching
• Practical ways to guard your heart and live with conviction

Today’s Challenge:

Ask God to show you one area of your life where you can walk more faithfully in the light.

Pray: “Lord, make me pure in heart and steady in faith. Help my life reflect Your light in a dark world.”

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When it feels like God’s promises are slow to show up, it’s easy to wonder if He’s still working. In this episode, discover how the faithful God keeps every word, even in the places and moments we least expect.

Ever felt like God’s promises were taking too long?

When life gets hard or the world looks dark, it can seem like His Word isn’t coming true. But Scripture reminds us that God is still keeping His promises. He is still changing lives and building His kingdom.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of the growing underground church in Iran, where thousands are meeting Jesus despite persecution. Surveys now show more than a million believers. This is proof that God is doing exactly what He said He would: building His church and proving Himself Faithful and True.

You may not see the headlines or understand the timeline, but you can trust the heart of the One who never fails.

Main Scriptures:

Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.”

Revelation 19:11 – “Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why God’s promises are never delayed—they’re right on time
• How faith grows when you can’t yet see the outcome
• The global proof that God is still building His church

Today’s Challenge:

Find one promise of God that feels distant or delayed. Write it on a note card and pray: “Lord, I trust You to fulfill this in Your time. Help me see how You’re already at work.”

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