Making Your Life Count
Inspiring stories, bite-sized for impact. Each episode showcases real people making a difference, proving that small actions can create big change. Tune in for your daily dose of motivation and practical ways to leave your mark on the world for Jesus.
Episodes
Boyd Bailey says a deep gratitude for his salvation in Jesus changed everything. Reflecting on John 3:16, he realized that generosity flows from a thankful heart. What began as simple gratitude soon shaped his calling, redirected his future into ministry, and even helped restore his relationship with his father. Hear how gratitude can transform a life on Making Your Life Count.
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Myshel Wilkins reminds us that when life feels uncertain or painful, that’s exactly when we need to hold tight to God. Even when our plans don’t go as we hope, clinging to His promises shapes our faith, our purpose, and our perspective. Hear how staying close to God can guide you through any season on Making Your Life Count.
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This past year alone, Erik Butz has seen more than a thousand people put their trust in Christ at his church; including 144 baptized in a single weekend. He says it all started with something simple: consistently inviting people to respond to the hope of Jesus. When we step out in faith and extend that invitation, hearts are ready in ways we may not expect. Hear how God is moving as believers boldly share Christ on Making Your Life...
Donna VanLiere reminds us that from the very start, Jesus’ mission was to seek and save the lost. From the manger to the temple at age twelve, His life showed God’s work and love for everyone. Donna encourages us to keep looking up, keep seeking God’s face, and trust that He is working on our behalf. Hear how His love reaches everyone on Making Your Life Count.
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He didn’t have much money; but he did have time. And that led Pete Youlden to ask a life-shaping question: What am I really investing in? After reading Philippians 3:8, he began to see that knowing Christ outweighed everything else. People and eternity became his focus, and he chose to invest his greatest resource: his time; accordingly. Hear how one Scripture passage reshaped his calling on Making Your Life Count.
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Laurie Short knows that God’s Word has been the key ingredient that helped her grow deeper in faith and closer to God. Today on Making Your Life Count. She shares ways scripture has been meaningful to her.
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For Andrew Holt, prayer is more than just a way to start the day. It is an ongoing conversation throughout the day. Today on Making Your Life Count, Andrew says he is learning to listen to God.
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When Carlos Evans lost both legs and a hand after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan, he questioned what God’s purpose was for Him in his life. Today on Making your Life Count, Carlos shares how God has brought him and his family through this life-changing experience.
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Kandi Gallaty says sharing your life and experiences with people is really worthwhile. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Kandi says transparency can lead to those powerful faith-sharing opportunities.
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A star athlete, movie producer and philanthropist who loves to encourage people in their faith, Tim Tebow says that you can make a positive difference in people’s lives every single day. Listen as he explains on today’s Making Your Life Count.
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Pastor Mike Novotny reminds us that when depression hits, God is not handing you a checklist. He is sending His love, His help, and His presence. Drawing from the Psalms, Mike shares how Scripture offers both truth and compassion in the darkest moments. Hear how God meets you with grace and hope on Making Your Life Count.
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Music artist Matt Papa has often looked to God's Word for encouragement. Matt says that what the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians can really strike a chord with all of us.
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Kim Gentry Meyer reminds us that God never asked us to be the best, only to be faithful with what He’s given us. Comparison and self-doubt can keep us holding back, but true worship is offering our honest, wholehearted effort to Him. When we stop measuring ourselves against others and simply use our gifts with confidence, we discover that obedience, authenticity, and trust are enough. Hear Kim’s encouragement to stop holding back a...
Despite facing blindness for much of her life, singer Ginny Owens has been a bright light for Jesus Christ by encouraging people through music. Ginny says scripture has been particularly meaningful for her.
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What started as one simple, Spirit-inspired idea became a movement across Los Angeles. Matthew Barnett shares how listening to God and saying yes, even when it felt impractical, opened the door for lives and communities to be changed. This story is a powerful reminder that when God prompts your heart to reach people, it may be the beginning of something far greater than you imagined. Hear the full story on Making Your Life Count.
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Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone is something you need to do, even if it might seem difficult. Today on Making Your Life Count, Billie Jauss says stepping up and stepping out are great ways you can make a positive difference in people's lives.
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Knowing God and growing closer to Him is such an amazing experience. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Musician Chris Whittington says using our God given imagination to creatively share Christ can be exciting as we grow deeper in our journey with Him.
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Kelley Tyan reminds us that we were never meant to do life alone. Through community and prayer, God brings hope, healing, and real breakthrough. Small steps of faith and simple prayers can change everything when we walk together. Hear Kelley’s encouragement to stay connected and keep moving forward on Making Your Life Count.
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Joshua Broome reminds us that healing from the past isn’t just possible—it’s promised. Through Jesus, we’re not only free from sin, but free to live with purpose. Hear how truth in Christ dismantles lies, brings lasting freedom, and empowers a life that counts on Making Your Life Count.
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Kyle Winkler discovered that trying harder only left him exhausted. True transformation comes when we believe that what Jesus has done is enough—His love defines us, frees us, and changes us from the inside out. Hear Kyle’s story of resting in God’s truth on Making Your Life Count.
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