Sometimes the hardest thing to see… is how far we’ve already come.

At the start of the week, many of us focus on what we hope to accomplish. By Friday, our attention often shifts to what didn’t get finished or the progress that still feels slow.

But what if we stopped for a moment and looked back?

On this episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven reflects on Psalm 118:24:

“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Instead of rushing into the weekend, we pause to recognize something many people miss:

You may already be living through prayers you once prayed.

In this episode we talk about recognizing the quiet ways God works in our lives—even when growth feels slow.

You’ll hear:

• Why growth rarely feels dramatic while it’s happening• The power of reflecting on the week with gratitude• Listener testimonies about answered prayers• Encouragement for anyone walking through a hard season• A reminder to keep taking the next step of faith

We also hear wisdom from Pastor Brian Trent about daily obedience, a devotion on the healing power of laughter, and a reminder that growth often requires discomfort before breakthrough.

If you feel like your progress is slow or unnoticed, this episode will help you step back and see the bigger picture.

God has been walking with you the entire time.

And when you look back, you may discover something amazing:

You’ve already come farther than you thought.

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🎵 Music Featured In Today’s Show

Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oixk0MlugzZg6ecOCJGhG?si=euN4GXbzTueQhcjAzF7gbA

That's Who I Praise – Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/LxOOxjyDSh8?si=W1T73RJe8rhQT7FJ

Stand My Ground – Cochren & Co.
https://youtu.be/4_N2XsyGtXY?si=-Psnb8K2moK36xGU

Jesus Is Love – The Commodores
https://youtu.be/8oWlg3-iIiE?si=SzXR7wZPkrGIs67v

Homesick For Heaven – Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=s_48DRq1C8UssxVY

In The Room – Matt Maher
https://youtu.be/KSLwpHaN-4k?si=KFz1HzuiUTmOcA24

Happy Dance – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=YBYNrUK_KSlm8HM9

Don't Let The Darkness – We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=JmRhIAeJNT9DHXyg

Sail On – The Imperials
https://youtu.be/xbV0BNwDLGg?si=x81p4CavbSzJPsdB

Way Maker – Tyson James, Bryson Gray & Hannah Barr
https://youtu.be/1JTXE-oCCIk?si=1o3gSwTPuWTbve-M

Strong – Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/iFk2iYq4Zjk?si=kRiFz2qixR35ZG0L

Your Love O Lord – Third Day
https://youtu.be/QEF7IoQ3eUk?si=Wlsk1EC49HqLwrKy

He Knows – Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/i1UH3gZ16wk?si=Oj0TNdwL_tPROp0i

Hard Fought Hallelujah – Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=KJJtX7-Nj7o2mCh3

Break Every Chain – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
https://youtu.be/ucY6NwQTI3M?si=xpFlwvi-aTcXV9pb

Live What I Believe – Russ Lee
https://youtu.be/R1j_i-hpFyg?si=glhUXUXrYSaXhD6_

Shine – NewSong
https://youtu.be/rALLvM1lhSY?si=p_syQUct1MlJifJj

I'm Always Talking To Jesus – NewSong
https://youtu.be/D4fpmR8rqQg?si=HoB_TNpiOFYWMUx-

There’s a quiet lie that stops a lot of good things before they ever begin.

It sounds responsible.It sounds wise.It even sounds patient.

But it usually whispers something like this:

“I’ll start when the conditions are better.”

More time.More clarity.More confidence.

The problem is… most meaningful things in life never begin under perfect conditions.

On today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares a powerful reminder from Ecclesiastes that farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If you spend your life watching the clouds, you’ll never harvest anything.

Throughout the show, we explore why confidence almost never shows up before the step - it shows up after it.

Steven also shares deeply personal stories about stepping out in faith during some of the hardest moments of his life, including being asked to speak at the funerals of two of the women who helped shape his faith and his life.

Those moments didn’t come with preparation; they came with a decision.

Step forward, or shrink back.

We also talk about:

• Why small steps are often the beginning of big change• How fear keeps us waiting for the “perfect moment”• Why faith almost always looks like stepping into uncertainty• How God strengthens us while we’re moving — not while we’re standing still

Plus:

Steven shares insight from entrepreneur and teacher Myron Golden about putting faith into action, encouragement from Pastor Brian Trent about stepping out in obedience, and a surprising moment of inspiration from Lionel Richie about trusting God’s plan when life shifts directions.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to start something important in your life… this episode is your reminder:

You don’t have to feel ready to take the next step.

Just take it.

Because sometimes small steps unlock big doors.

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🎵 Songs Featured on Today’s Episode

Spotify Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5OPjUlfRp5xYZslTqS8VUM?si=SdvFZc-3SsKZF3aa_Qwm4A⁠Finished – Caleb & John
https://youtu.be/uN465yP7XfM?si=bcdWYfbuWVqwyKgB

World On Fire – for KING & COUNTRY
https://youtu.be/Dnfbpu7iSGU?si=_svsvQXPZSuhXo4E

Left It In The River – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=lacdrhxB5UcQ8IxH

Don't Let The Darkness – We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/wUSTYU0S014?si=e2XewoQTiLKpafSo

Won’t Start Now – Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=Vu_C51VlnexUAjYM

Won’t Let Go – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/9Xw6U__PdLw?si=m82fbQZcOPqkpJmA

I Made It – CAIN
https://youtu.be/IUOPAloCAV0?si=DIi0zkR1tmsEXcVw

Let It Be A Hallelujah – Lauren Daigle
https://youtu.be/BvfPK0gCdUc?si=O8Q1YTwGUACjQWsY

Trust In God – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/QS04WbSnxok?si=ofZ5zLPZxOUAQnzf

The Courtroom – Carman
https://youtu.be/HWPAhGu467o?si=2fSZ0i2kNQa7bAIG

I Can Only Imagine – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=WHPmmRqEHRKvkvgU

Good Day – Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/Uc_HxKMKB_E?si=i_XJiMT_W_QyBEQZ

HOLYGHOST – Sons of Sunday
https://youtu.be/KeZaADiRHVI?si=S9BzR83KolH3OqMS

Jesus Is Love – The Commodores
https://youtu.be/h0hptluApcE?si=R-j80lR1Ih8Tl2qY

There’s a strange thing about strength.

You rarely feel it before you need it.

Most of the time, strength shows up after something difficult happens—a responsibility, a challenge, or a moment you didn’t see coming. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder:

Do I even have what it takes?

But sometimes the step you’re afraid to take is the exact place where you discover strength you didn’t know you had.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven explores the powerful promise found in Isaiah 40:31 and what it means when your faith feels tired but not gone.

Through personal stories, encouragement for students, and practical wisdom for everyday life, this episode reminds listeners that God doesn’t only give strength to people who already feel strong—He renews strength for those who keep trusting Him.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A personal story about preaching his grandmother’s funeral and discovering strength in a moment of deep grief
• Encouragement for students facing intimidating moments at school
• A powerful reminder that faith grows while you move forward, not while you wait to feel ready
• The surprising question: “Who are you uninterrupted?”
• Three simple ways to strengthen your faith when it feels tired

Faith doesn’t wait until you feel strong.Faith takes the next step.

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🎶 Songs From Today’s ShowIf you're listening on the podcast and want to enjoy the full musical experience from today’s broadcast, the songs played during the live show are listed below.

Spotify Playlist
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🎵 Micah Tyler – Praise The Lord
https://youtu.be/7DXGozXslIg?si=hUze7rPqRY__nprm

🎵 Passion ft. Kristian Stanfill – In Christ Alone
https://youtu.be/PGKJ2JHT9dw?si=sEOxjUPkbH0vremP

🎵 Crowder – Grave Robber
https://youtu.be/qxnZgM9YXy0?si=Y2UHT3dGHkcgp2my

🎵 Sanctus Real – My God Is Still The Same
https://youtu.be/EY0gwgYneLQ?si=gA3QfmLsjvtDSHQU

🎵 Crowder – Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)
https://youtu.be/-hDZ3aNTAR4?si=9WrJrc1w19yZ10jY

🎵 We The Kingdom – Don't Let The Darkness
https://youtu.be/wUSTYU0S014?si=ZxwASuvxBdysnHES

🎵 MercyMe – Shake
https://youtu.be/YJFA5Bitv7w?si=3TtYOceZzcNg4E_Z

🎵 Phil Wickham – Homesick For Heaven
https://youtu.be/BzJMZom6NBs?si=9kYza_CcaolDlMcX

🎵 Cochren & Co. – Stand My Ground
https://youtu.be/4_N2XsyGtXY?si=DrJ17xOded-QXu-N

🎵 Ben Fuller – If I Got Jesus
https://youtu.be/gc2sNY5HMV8?si=EQZkDCzOkF0y2mBn

🎵 Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore – God I'm Just Grateful
https://youtu.be/YbGFYaA0SbY?si=bl48ViL_89lJfwZ8

🎵 Elevation Worship – Rattle
https://youtu.be/xrAdbH28gIg?si=7RRBfTfjIrSlg3iB

🎵 Bill & Gloria Gaither – Teach Me, Lord, To Wait
https://youtu.be/aCNoFkzhT9o?si=p1U6CFUGLBS2Tek-

🎵 Phil Wickham & Crowder – It Really Is Amazing Grace
https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=oji1je3bnUNikkkv

🎵 Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll – Hard Fought Hallelujah
https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=vJvA8Ds949tfxVCp

🎵 Brandon Lake – Daddy's DNA
https://youtu.be/TkBbibisjmY?si=jiltxoeh9HtlUsso

🎵 TAYA – Come Into The Light
https://youtu.be/MhPd6DkKapE?si=hZl-HGPDks7yVE7Q

What do you do when your emotions try to take control of the entire day?

You wake up hopeful… and then something small happens.
The coffee spills.
The shirt you wanted to wear isn’t clean after all.
The kids forget something important for school.
An email from yesterday’s problem is waiting in your inbox.

Suddenly, the whole day feels heavier.

But what if your feelings aren’t telling the whole story?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven explores the powerful truth behind 2 Corinthians 5:7:

“For we live by believing and not by seeing.” (NLT)

Throughout the show, we unpack one simple idea that can change the way you approach your day:

Feelings are weather. Faith is direction.

Feelings can shift like a stormy sky—cloudy one moment and clear the next. But faith keeps moving forward even when the forecast looks uncertain.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why emotions often try to write the story of your day• How small frustrations in the morning can hijack your mindset• Three practical ways to reset your emotions when things go wrong• What to do when your faith feels quiet or distant• Why the truth of your life isn’t always what you feel—it’s what you believe

You’ll also hear an encouraging listener praise report, a moment of prayer for those facing difficult decisions, and a reminder that God is not finished with your story.

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If you'd like to experience the whole show, you can. Simply follow this link to enjoy it:

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🎶 Songs From Today’s ShowIf you're listening on the podcast and want to enjoy the full musical experience from today’s broadcast, the songs played during the live show are listed below.

Spotify Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16v9n2WjLFUMPIXybpEpMJ?si=IDxDvn6gRyuG_tFrLcsvIQ⁠

🎵 MercyMe – To Not Worship You
https://youtu.be/Ah7qLbD9QR8?si=-SypHE694voh_-dM

🎵 Crowder – Still
https://youtu.be/H3rcQA8mLj0?si=8VVRAyV5qJ_O-DHO

🎵 Josiah Queen & TobyMac – Jesus Freak
https://youtu.be/gKa3YubeHso?si=7JJQnaAg1tOpn8CK

🎵 Forrest Frank – Your Way’s Better
https://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=CLYrN-wrXDdbFR-b

🎵 Jeremy Camp – No Survivors
https://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=50OAAy3K1LkR9pOA

🎵 TobyMac – Heaven On My Mind
https://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=qsNEwtsQj9J2-lyI

🎵 Megan Woods – I Believe You
https://youtu.be/BiYxaUGAz7Y?si=CR2txNx8isofxejb

🎵 Brandon Lake – Tear Off The Roof
https://youtu.be/WQA6fbSoq-g?si=4I0FovesEhFEpbqC

🎵 TobyMac – Faithfully
https://youtu.be/i5ts5uFsVis?si=6_od71yC4fhjy5IS

🎵 Peter Burton – Where Would I Be
https://youtu.be/TinJk_p9ZVs?si=LAV-BL92pxfOzYd6

🎵 Chris Tomlin – Good Good Father
https://youtu.be/qlsQrycKKsY?si=LKa9ykCBMQtt42Tc

🎵 Sidewalk Prophets – Love, Love, Love
https://youtu.be/EM1UbhrjLhk?si=SUnZx8qQen_hmcZt

🎵 Katy Nichole – Have Your Way
https://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=ePa78qtHjbpEepi6

🎵 Bryan Duncan – I See You
https://youtu.be/FwOrCxt1T9E?si=ASoOCqdZkALzPtWK

🎵 Russ Lee – Live What I Believe
https://youtu.be/R1j_i-hpFyg?si=v4TQI-cqbVb7fR2p

🎵 Phil Wickham & Crowder – It Really Is Amazing Grace
https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=-L0FlERHBUd3ibqS

🎵 Micah Tyler – God Did It
https://youtu.be/dG6HTCYYTpU?si=CBdxfkpKOxyWF-gr

Have you ever felt like you're behind in life?

Behind on goals.Behind on plans.Behind on the life you thought you’d have by now.

On today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven reminds us of a powerful truth many people overlook:

Courage rarely feels ready.

Anchored in Joshua 1:9, today’s Word of Life reminds us that God didn’t tell Joshua to wait until he felt courageous. He commanded him:

Be strong and courageous.

And the reason?

Because the Lord would be with him wherever he went.

In this episode, Steven walks through what that really means for us today — especially when life feels uncertain, intimidating, or overwhelming.

You’ll hear:

• Why courage often comes before confidence• Why God told Joshua three times to be strong and courageous• A reminder that you don’t have to feel ready to take your next step• Encouragement for students heading into school with something scary ahead• A powerful reminder that sometimes the step comes before the feeling

If you're facing something today that feels intimidating — a decision, a new opportunity, or a step of faith — this episode will remind you that you’re not walking forward alone.

Your Word of Life“This is my command—be strong and courageous!
Do not be afraid or discouraged.
For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Your Word of Life, from Joshua 1:9 (NLT).

Enjoy the whole expanded edition of the show on the Family Edition Playlist:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠Featured Music From Today’s Show:

Spotify Playlist⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GBi6lywtG07LFSRvs9JgO?si=rRWSjprAR3OwEsY5baZcWA⁠Lauren Daigle — Let It Be A Hallelujah
https://youtu.be/v0t4OUq2Sy8?si=n0-aHGBwAw2Xecrf

CeCe Winans — That’s My King
https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8?si=AZBf6z2eDnSIw1VY

Jamie MacDonald — Left It In The River
https://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=2aYnWU1MUhv9x2AT

Phil Wickham — Homesick For Heaven
https://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=tUfM814rSc69ro7h

TobyMac — Heaven On My Mind
https://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=wbZySm7D1QDGedr3

MercyMe — I Can Only Imagine
https://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=rub3pQqlaSaSUzFm

Jeremy Camp — No Survivors
https://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=iPGx9_CAKrdrxTQU

CAIN — I Made It
https://youtu.be/iX-FfvtX4Ow?si=S6faHoef1d8fnrtt

MercyMe — Make It Well
https://youtu.be/xLrF-ml7uks?si=19opCIVIBSp6z5fm

Phil Wickham & Crowder — It Really Is Amazing Grace
https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=CNaD_Rk7HZyS5cUg

Jordan Feliz, Jonathan Traylor & Mandisa — Jesus Is Coming Back
https://youtu.be/pPo4wuQolTQ?si=dhBzNgUkg3evF5eN

4Him — Where There Is Faith
https://youtu.be/iE0Dh-cogcU?si=SXsdQvmTMRkV_eKZ

Rich Mullins — Sometimes By Step
https://youtu.be/fAMRacZ0zHE?si=iNV4K3odvorjzdZf

The Imperials — Sail On
https://youtu.be/xbV0BNwDLGg?si=tnRkyqcXrdCA8JHN

Katy Nichole — Have Your Way
https://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=UUhIgFTxa6mjQ81P

Matthew West — Unashamed
https://youtu.be/hdJXHCeHwe0?si=yedbrLgw5odBjH58

Josh Baldwin — Made For More
https://youtu.be/Ov9Ls4npIrc?si=K2Uvzt5xdW6zyIOX

Have A Little Talk With Jesus — TikTok Clip
https://www.tiktok.com/@fiji.lalaa/video/7608512568742661407?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7257921208003675650

Listener Question:Have you ever stepped into something before you felt ready?

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Have you ever reached the end of the week feeling completely drained?

Too much pressure.Too many expectations.Too many things pulling on you at once.

But what if exhaustion isn’t always a sign that you’re falling apart?

What if it’s a sign that something deeper is happening inside you?

In this episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we explore a powerful truth from Ephesians 3:16:

God doesn’t always remove the pressure around us.

Sometimes He strengthens us while the pressure is still on.

The apostle Paul prayed that believers would be empowered with inner strength through God’s Spirit — strength that doesn’t depend on circumstances, comfort, or control.

That means the real battle many of us fight each day isn’t outside us…

It’s inside us.

In today’s show, we talk about:

• Why God strengthens us internally before changing our circumstances• How to face pressure without letting it control your day• A simple prayer that can reset your mindset in stressful moments• Three practical ways to strengthen your inner life today• Why Paul’s words carry even more weight when you remember he wrote them from prison

And we end with a powerful reminder:

Real strength doesn’t always look loud.

Sometimes it’s the quiet strength that keeps trusting God…keeps doing what’s right…and keeps moving forward even when the pressure hasn’t changed yet.

If this week stretched you, this episode will remind you of something important:

You’re not breaking. You’re becoming.

🎥 Watch the Expanded “Family Edition”Want the extended version of today’s show with extra moments and behind-the-scenes conversation?

Watch here:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠

🎶 Listen to Today’s MusicSince podcast licensing prevents us from playing the music here, you can enjoy the songs from today’s show through the playlist below.

Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77XcEhgJHSl70XwhoS5Jz2?si=pCE8rYG9T5OusGx_6pq95A

Or listen individually:

King of Kings — Hillsong Worship
https://youtu.be/dQl4izxPeNU?si=soEh_5k_uMynDzAC

Fight of My Life — Rend Collective
https://youtu.be/_1JA-4Ky0rA?si=FX4FbXT36c4_dH3x

Homesick For Heaven — Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=EbU5sccbiM9CyJpc

Heaven On My Mind — TobyMac
https://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=twEo49eAWmHrU5Fw

Trust In You — Lauren Daigle
https://youtu.be/qv-SXz_exKE?si=F_-QD-RwmFYRQs0A

Make It Well — MercyMe
https://youtu.be/xLrF-ml7uks?si=LFji1s_mTYPdUlfv

Mind’s Eye — DC Talk
https://youtu.be/qBVdrQt7xQo?si=dFxnwyVE_fmZzCwx

Finished — Caleb & John
https://youtu.be/uN465yP7XfM?si=kEpwtdth6ygjPczC

Rattle — Zach Williams & Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/oRNFLM4VX3Q?si=yL9H55SM2f1oRZOM

How Great Thou Art — Carrie Underwood
https://youtu.be/Yf6C0L_7-CA?si=wUEgpToaCl4vPHxv

Strong — Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/iFk2iYq4Zjk?si=HckfzaU7cn199PHA

Don’t Let The Darkness — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=5IoVy70tGgvFWB4a

Won’t Start Now — Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=CrJERju6tJVokQXJ

When A Cowboy Prays — Brandon Lake & Cody Johnson
https://youtu.be/MC6FYj7zdWY?si=IIrVFfUBk8j7dk6F

Count ’Em — Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/a6Ti41hJ5fQ?si=WUcDvRCu4CcIKp4b

The Anchor Holds — Ray Boltz
https://youtu.be/FL112E3NjqU?si=kOH7OiGdRfjzkUJR

Always Only Jesus — MercyMe
https://youtu.be/Ff-7fC3mc2k?si=qPR99cuA-TKtpKGd

The Lord Will Provide — Passion
https://youtu.be/vokR7AQs2u8?si=g_nzEZ5ncVlKXlx_

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we explore a powerful truth many people miss when life gets difficult:

The fire isn’t always punishment — sometimes it’s refinement.

Drawing from Isaiah 48:10, we take a deeper look at what the Bible really says about suffering and why hard seasons may actually be shaping something stronger inside you.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Why does God allow suffering?• What good can come from hardship?• Is this season breaking me… or building me?

This episode will encourage you in ways you may not expect.

We talk about the surprising “nuggets” that can come from difficult seasons — things like deeper compassion, stronger faith, clarity about what truly matters, and the kind of resilience that only grows under pressure.

Just like metal refined in a furnace, sometimes the heat in life is not there to destroy you.

It’s there to remove what doesn’t belong, so something stronger can take its place.

And that leads to a powerful reminder for anyone walking through a hard season right now:

You’re not breaking. You’re becoming.

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🎶 Enjoy the Music from Today’s ShowSince podcast licensing prevents us from including the songs directly, you can listen to the music from today’s show here:

Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ANq8q8cZqNh3DV25dwBRN?si=88mUuN3sToS9eCzhtPIp6g

Or listen to the songs individually below:

Won’t Start Now – Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=zlqLoZXWuwQ6dBFx

I Still Believe – Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/fZPMZV9MVVY?si=w-ohzrXeXDZBElb7

No Survivors – Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=mOLuP2ph_3vSbYY7

Won’t Let Go – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/9Xw6U__PdLw?si=MTEn2QLWscqqOFPI

Almost Home – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/9lKdHXfpsFQ?si=4e_7-ctvNGmLS456

God Story – Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/3lk_9IbmDQs?si=y_2qbvMqaWM6QCOj

Praise – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/f2oxGYpuLkw?si=W81IWIxhgCnKc5bk

Happy Dance – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=mq5v6G96PAL9mbvq

Your Way’s Better – Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=3s4ZSTGnJ21fWXGh

Hard-Fought Hallelujah – Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=Yb6hgj3mE9Trbeoo

Good – Matthew West
https://youtu.be/BquLbLcwrZU?si=5_GBDACzy17Ngj1C

Awesome God – Michael W. Smith
https://youtu.be/sEZDuMGp3WY?si=zd_FuLu0J94lKecd

God Will Make A Way – Don Moen
https://youtu.be/_rSWXf2Y4z0?si=fwRvuM1779eqm3ID

Lead On Good Shepherd – Patrick Mayberry
https://youtu.be/UAJ7rwJWHZE?si=hm4eUb_LAvsPJ1-A

Have Your Way – Katy Nichole
https://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=W-OEawHluiPnJ1Jv

The Cross – Anne Wilson & Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/erxFK2KX3Og?si=Apwf1msFVcYijj6w

If it feels like everyone else is moving ahead while your life seems slower… this episode is for you.

What if you’re not falling behind?

What if God is growing something deeper?

In today’s Lifeline Morning Show, we explore Jeremiah 17:7–8 and the powerful image of a tree planted by water—one whose roots reach deep enough that it doesn’t panic when the heat comes or worry during long seasons of drought.

Because the strongest lives aren’t the ones that grow the fastest.

They’re the ones that grow the deepest.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why slow seasons often mean deeper growth• The beauty of staying planted long enough for life to develop roots• How the people around us help produce better fruit (cross-pollination)• Why some people hurt others when they don’t have deep roots themselves• How pain from the past can become the wisdom that shapes who we become

Steven also shares a deeply personal reflection about growing up without stable father figures—and how that experience ultimately shaped the kind of parent he strives to be today - because sometimes healing begins when we become the person we needed when we were younger.

Jeremiah reminds us that when our trust is planted in the Lord:

• We are not shaken by pressure• We are not worried by drought• Our leaves stay green• And our lives continue to produce fruit

Deep roots.

Steady fruit.

🎧 Family Edition Podcast Playlist

Listen to the full Family Edition episode by following the Family Edition Playlist Link:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

Today's Episide: https://youtu.be/ZNgYiq70s7I

🎵 Enjoy the Music from Today’s Show

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cuCR3mgXo8Oc3dKZYZ21y?si=NoQvpKsHT4aVYc_vQ_dceQ

Individual Songs:

Perfectly Loved — Rachael Lampa
https://youtu.be/WfUkEgG5rEk?si=bB8aKE67xX0NK_q9

Let It Be A Hallelujah — Lauren Daigle
https://youtu.be/v0t4OUq2Sy8?si=8WVnDqr-RYOdQ6ol

Good Day — Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/Uc_HxKMKB_E?si=RTBND49Rb6nj4EGy

Good God Almighty — Crowder
https://youtu.be/6TzECToPYIk?si=Kd2V_EvqJYgosF0e

Won’t He Do It — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/qnNDHJVHrMU?si=n1g7-q7FnJPOnKmA

Wait For Me — Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/dm-bT_N36a8?si=AUtLg7-xP8xjRqN4

I Can Only Imagine — MercyMe
https://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=qVeMHx0GAeZpBv_E

Grave Robber — Crowder
https://youtu.be/qxnZgM9YXy0?si=FTX9m3oIgbmYTVyp

How Good It Is — Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/6qBlRNki-Xc?si=kThUIj1tZfxm9WUC

Lift Me Up — Blessing Offor
https://youtu.be/rZCBHAACuSQ?si=ixzp947TmhY4C5nr

Running Back To You — Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/3PDnaKH4_i0?si=r2_PmTdZ-VmTvbwR

Lazarus Come Forth — Carman
https://youtu.be/bjPZg2pcmXU?si=CW1REJLKVlUj0m1A

Dead Man Walking — Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/Nf4ufekHjeg?si=KpvI8eJUGoypNasW

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What if the real prison… isn’t your situation — but your thinking?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we unpack the powerful truth of Romans 12:2 — that transformation doesn’t begin when your circumstances change… it begins when your mind does.

You’re not stuck.You’re trained.

Trained to expect disappointment.Trained to brace for failure.Trained to downplay your calling.

But the moment you interrupt the script, everything shifts.

Today we talk about:

• Why renewing your mind is discipline, not hype• Why comparison loses its power when you understand whose you are• Why God is still a God of the “suddenly”• What mental renovation really looks like• How to interrupt negative thought patterns• And why you don’t need a new life — you need a new lens

You are not breaking.You are becoming.

🎥 Family Edition Playlist Link (YouTube – includes full in-between segments):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEohttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo🎙 Join Me Live

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There’s something powerful about being part of the conversation in real time — the music, the encouragement, the Word of Life, the stories, and the moments we build together.

Wake up with us.Let’s keep building.

🎧 LISTEN TO THE MUSIC FROM TODAY’S SHOW

🎵 Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5fjv597ow0r23gmvXOrecs?si=ollcstMqRb-3tOCyPXXJQQ

🎶 Today’s Song List

Wait For Me – Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/dm-bT_N36a8?si=MIV7N9fNu4tSQyXp

Oh Death – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/naj4EH5UPHI?si=bEA5fRQ-gc_gZ_Ah

Fight Of My Life – Rend Collective
https://youtu.be/_1JA-4Ky0rA?si=OQRWQY5HCx7WJWDt

Trust In God – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/QS04WbSnxok?si=QfiyE54dgs_WO8HY

Your Way's Better – Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=EK83QUiPttooj_Jo

Happy Dance – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=IYKKbP8oUawUWrCj

Grave Robber – Crowder
https://youtu.be/qxnZgM9YXy0?si=ePife8mEU-6toaDd

Holy Holy Holy – Alvin Slaughter
https://youtu.be/a0C8rhd472Y?si=h-oZPAVEtwcR8y1o

The Courtroom – Carman
https://youtu.be/HWPAhGu467o?si=-pFnKzEI6wt1FcaW

Left It In The River – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=7lFRjesnGsUFNoEJ

Hard Fought Hallelujah – Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=vbOoK5ye6d4l-L5B

Flowers – Samantha Ebert
https://youtu.be/9DDeSUxcTIY?si=6Rzaz8yWLuDKaY4a

Make It Well – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/xLrF-ml7uks?si=ZEzb_kz0b-jKuFU4

In The Room – Matt Maher
https://youtu.be/KSLwpHaN-4k?si=VRy9iSrEdEXu5X5I

Some Mondays feel heavy before your feet even hit the floor.

The pressure.
The expectations.
The silent fear that maybe you’re not holding it together as well as everyone else thinks.

But what if the pressure you feel isn’t proof that you’re breaking…

What if it’s evidence that something stronger is being formed?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven unpacks a powerful truth from Ephesians 2:10 - that you are God’s masterpiece, intentionally formed and built with purpose.

This isn’t surface-level encouragement.It’s a reframing of how you see pressure, weakness, growth, and identity.

If you’ve been feeling stretched, exposed, or close to overwhelmed — this episode will steady you.

You are not breaking.You are becoming.

And pressure doesn’t destroy what’s solid — it reveals it.

🎧 Listen to the full Family Edition of this episode by following this playlist link:⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

If this episode strengthened you, share it with someone who needs to hear it before they quit this week.

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Real Hope.Real Faith.Real Life.🎵 Follow our Spotify playlist here:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7scf41S3yPqT1LezpR7H6W?si=LKemJltaTPWhBdsluLwMUw⁠Featured Songs From Today’s Show:

I See Grace – Micah Tyler
https://youtu.be/p6bjAk3EGQw?si=IW1PQ2659sUrSX0n

Waymaker – Michael W. Smith ft. Vanessa Campagna
https://youtu.be/3PK4Q4BBXNU?si=vtwdIPZZaqpgGz3W

The Way – Jon Reddick
https://youtu.be/tm2lx70JkMU?si=RnSmQKmVanx93sp5

Jesus Freak – Josiah Queen & TobyMac
https://youtu.be/gKa3YubeHso?si=OnWZLSehYaTQvL55

Jesus Loves – Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/uy3FzCZjP1k?si=QKMASlEWddvUV_vA

The Cross – Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/2jAevS6fIh4?si=nWv71uPVARBU4R1a

In The Name of Jesus – JWLKRS Worship
https://youtu.be/51aZAb7r4lw?si=yO9QGYtqOMOZvnT5

Say I Won’t – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/UhTHgaCjTJs?si=ctYPdwVnsHbBiWiW

So Long Sad Songs – CAIN
https://youtu.be/feOv8nufa_I?si=nhj-Dafik7a3zHkW

Don’t Let The Darkness – We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=E7o3FMWSdFSxulto

Raise Me Up – Rend Collective
https://youtu.be/Se9RzlDKacc?si=UQ0-A65teHOTTXIn

Worth – Daystar & Joni Lamb ft. Michael Bethany
https://youtu.be/3uVQHyF1oWQ?si=qn4_t-bH0eOUjSMM

Love’s Got A Way – Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/-V3vOXLyf9g?si=1_0oS-XqFmcPYwuN

No Longer Slaves – Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/bDnA_coA168?si=CyN_xZY9F9IfC7Na

How Good It Is – Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/6qBlRNki-Xc?si=namtPaZGS5WTmVem

Kaleidoscope Jesus – Lauren Daigle
https://youtu.be/SOY7PEMPVLc?si=bYJb-7nmWavb62aw

Midnight Hour – Emerson Day
https://youtu.be/wibZ_q2Rlqo?si=CpZo9LXvuVtNFHaF

Hard Fought Hallelujah – Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=ZKMUCdydCj3P0d1_

I See You – Bryan Duncan
https://youtu.be/FwOrCxt1T9E?si=ty0pwMmoAM-0BlOD

Praise The Lord – Micah Tyler
https://youtu.be/7DXGozXslIg?si=pke6K6FkXa3qVZ6W