Start Your Day Positive
Start your mornings with faith and inspiration in around 25 minutes! Our weekday Christian podcast delivers a new episode every weekday with uplifting conversations, biblical encouragement, trending news, and fascinating ‘Today in History’ moments—all from a positive, faith-based perspective. Each episode wraps up with a heartfelt prayer to strengthen and guide you through your day. Whether you need morning motivation, a little humor, or a quick way to stay informed while deepening your faith, this podcast is your go-to source for daily Christian encouragement!
Episodes
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories (New Girl Scout Cookie + Dairy wants a Comeback!)
✅ Today in History
✅ Conversation Anxiety. Ever have a hard time making social conversation? Maybe feel like the friend who is always left out - how do you participate more without feeling self-conscious if it doesn't come naturally to you?
Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some help with this question. You can pick up a cop...
✅ News Stories (Ancient Bible Discovery plus how DIY projects can be mood boosters!)
✅ Today in History
✅ Win $200 in house cleaning services from our awesome podcast sponsor Squeaky Clean NEO
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal Windows Direct
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Ready for an upgrade? We talk about the new iPhone 17
✅ See if you agree, the top 10 sitcoms of all time
✅ We will be sharing our story at the Live2Lead Leadership Conference on October 9. Use the promo code LenandSara25 to save $25 per ticket
✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @sar...
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Don't make the same mistake. Len should not have pruned?
✅ Celebrities big enough to go by one name
✅ Are you ready to set a Guinness World Record?
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History - Take a three-question quiz along with Sara
✅ McDonald's takes a stand for wages vs tips for servers
✅ AI is just a little too polite
✅ Check out Sara's awesome copycat recipes
✅ We will be sharing our story at the Live2Lead Leadership Conference on October 9. Use the promo code LenandSara25 to save $25 per ticket
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Unsure about something...take a walk with God
✅ It's ESPN's Birthday - We chat about their new unlimited app
✅ What song does Len whistle on today's podcast? Guess correctly and enter on our website. You could win a $50 gift card to a favorite restaurant. THANK YOU TO THE WHISTLING PLUMBER WYATT WORKS
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✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Walmart+ is giving you a new perk for signing up
✅ Len Forces Kindness on a Stranger! (ha ha)
✅ We focus on the positive, but working with people who trend negative is a fact of life. Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to offer tips on changing the negative narrative. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.com
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Why is Aldi so hot right now
✅ Stay hopeful...people are kind
✅ We will be sharing our story at the Live2Lead Leadership Conference on October 9. Use the promo code LenandSara25 to save $25 per ticket
✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenho...
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ The latest study affirming your love of coffee
✅ Play along with Sara - Len's toddler interpretation quiz
✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website
✅ Are you ready to set a Guinness World Record?
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal Windows Direct and N...
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Happy Labor Day! The story behind this special day
✅ US Open Tennis - when is grunting too much
✅ The longest-running TV show of all time (HINT: It's not The Simpsons)
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Something new from Chipotle
✅ A great event for you and your family - Big Day Fest at Malone University
✅ What song does Len whistle on today's podcast? Guess correctly and enter on our website. You could win a $50 gift card to a favorite restaurant. THANK YOU TO THE WHISTLING PLUMBER WYATT WORKS
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenh...
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Unpacking the Cracker Barrel controversy
✅ The story behind MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech
✅ Win $200 in house cleaning services from our awesome podcast sponsor Squeaky Clean NEO
✅ Every workplace and group has unwritten rules. How do you connect, communicate, and thrive as you learn what they are? Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some help with this question. You can ...
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Formal dining rooms trending up or down
✅ The most amazing world records of the past year
✅ We will be sharing our story at the Live2Lead Leadership Conference on October 9. Use the promo code LenandSara25 to save $25 per ticket—we talk about it on today's episode.
✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta is back
✅ Len finds a fun, positive way to use AI
✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct
The Cracker Barrel Controversy, When to Say- "Let's Sit This One Out" and Ready for a Jollification?
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History - A big day in Church history
✅ We talk about the Cracker Barrel remodel controversy
✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Fast Food favorites that will never go away
✅ Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Geauga County Fair! Enter the keyword from todays show at StartYourDayPositive.com
✅ What song does Len whistle on today's podcast? Guess correctly and enter on our website. You could win a $50 gift card to a favorite restaurant. THANK YOU TO THE WHISTLING PLUMBER WYATT WORKS
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ What classic restaurant chain is making a comeback?
✅ What should I do in a situation? God actually gives you a choice
✅ It can be a challenge. How do you bridge generational communication gaps? Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some help with this question. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.c...
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ "skibidi" - we talk about trending words added to the dictionary
✅ So many options! Planning a wedding in 2025
✅ Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Great Geauga County Fair! Enter on our website using the keyword we give today.
✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Amazon is stepping up same-day delivery in a new category!
✅ A fun new trend - Adult Camp
✅ We've got a release date and details on Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ 2
✅ Win a four-pack of tickets to the Geauga Country Fair every day this week. Listen for the Keyword!
✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @sarac...
In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Gen Alpha abandons rock n roll for their favorite style of music
✅ "Picture this" - a simple act of thoughtful kindness can make someone's day
✅ Win a four-pack of tickets to the Geauga Country Fair every day this week. Listen for the Keyword!
✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
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