Have you ever held onto a promise so long that you started wondering if you imagined it?

You prayed it.
You believed it.
You even wrote it down.

But it hasn’t happened yet.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we unpack a powerful truth from Luke 1:45:

“You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”

The blessing wasn’t in the outcome yet.
The blessing was in the believing.

If you’re in a season where:

• The answer feels delayed• The promise feels slow• Doubt is whispering• You’re wondering if you heard God wrong

This episode will steady you.

Inside today’s show:

• Why belief shapes you before fulfillment shows up

• What Mary’s story teaches us about promise and patience

• Why delay is development

• A student rally for anyone waiting on grades, scholarships, or breakthroughs

• A reminder for parents raising kids in faith

• David and Goliath: believing before the crown ever arrived

If God said it, it will happen.

Even if it hasn’t happened yet.

The promise isn’t fragile.

It’s unfolding.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Edition (Full Show w/ Carline Competition & Extras)⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠

🎧 Listen Live
Weekdays 6–10 AM CST👉 https://885jfm.com (Click “On Now” and press play)

🎶 Today’s Music

🎧 Full Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24CATblCncVAqjisjakp5w?si=pJcE7i7JTEyxUqbm8oxcRA

There Was Jesus – Zach Williams & Dolly Parton
https://youtu.be/37wV6D49iEY?si=kbeY-VSNIKZYfSXR

Midnight Hour – Emerson Day
https://youtu.be/wibZ_q2Rlqo?si=b5BpYySAqXQnyqbp

I Don’t Bow To Idols – Emerson Day (TikTok Only)
https://www.tiktok.com/@emersondaymusic/video/7602796686875921677?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7257921208003675650

Tell The Devil – Joseph Habedank
https://youtu.be/XZ_ABxiLNeg?si=sSv8a_WdT127rpbD

Deep Waters – Lost, Found
https://youtu.be/mVZwDmmZmss?si=VbGt7dNIg9QLt5xq

That’s My King – CeCe Winans
https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8?si=BKZHWzG2BN8OBjhQ

Your Way’s Better – Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=yBX30gxzvtF3HdUT

Won’t Start Now – Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=O6WBw5OVtBhpxFOF

God Did It – Micah Tyler
https://youtu.be/dG6HTCYYTpU?si=fNoWYaZhXaQNeQiD

I Believe You – Megan Woods
https://youtu.be/BiYxaUGAz7Y?si=39Lp7-kEPeFODKe_

Move – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/ou-p_RDUbB4?si=T2T48aRqvl2PSjzq

Jesus Is Coming Back – Jordan Feliz, Jonathan Traylor & Mandisa
https://youtu.be/pPo4wuQolTQ?si=gyNZcw4XNScLQUy-

The Hard Way – DC Talk
https://youtu.be/ZUA-tGisDsg?si=-H5RhSG1boZB-1vw

Fight Of My Life – Rend Collective
https://youtu.be/_1JA-4Ky0rA?si=QyjrObHSt39Jl7gA

Giants Fall – Francesca Battistelli
https://youtu.be/KtE-_1cwH1M?si=eM-c645vv4mZ_MTi

Grave Robber – Crowder
https://youtu.be/qxnZgM9YXy0?si=nI6brAmgZG2WdmRf

If this episode encouraged you:

✔ Follow the podcast so you don’t miss tomorrow✔ Share it with someone who’s waiting✔ And come back Wednesday as we unpack what waiting is building in your spiritual weight

This week connects.

Real Hope.
Real Faith.Real Life.

Have you ever prayed and felt like the ceiling was brass?

Like your words hit the air… and fell back down?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we tackle a hard but powerful truth:

Silence does not mean rejection.

Sometimes, the waiting isn’t punishment.
Sometimes, it’s protection.

Steven shares a deeply personal story about a moment when he almost walked away from the path that eventually led him to 10 years at 88.5 JFM — and how staying in an uncomfortable season built the exact skills he would later need.

If you’re in a season that feels slow, stalled, or silent… this episode will help you see it differently.

Inside today’s episode:

• Why waiting feels unproductive — but isn’t

• What silence might actually be protecting you from

• How endurance increases your capacity

• Why rushing fruit weakens roots

• The difference between rejection and preparation

If you’re waiting on:
A relationship
A jobA breakthroughAn answered prayerA diagnosis

This conversation is for you.

You’re not behind.

You’re being built.

And the silence may be strengthening more than you realize.

🎧 Listen Live:
Weekdays 6–10 AM CST👉 https://885jfm.com (Click “On Now” and press play)

🎶 Today’s Music (Listen Along Here):

Spotify Playlist (All Songs in One Place):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07nhXUVHorjqtKNHo4TNgt?si=2mNMqi87TguMoOC8TEKYkA

Praise – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/f2oxGYpuLkw?si=P0XCnWiryCwaozUU

Counting My Blessings – Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/Er5XPKdpqHQ?si=Cwqo-LGCd71Asm3u

Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=TJ-Hh0LsG6jt9FxO

In The Light – DC Talk
https://youtu.be/-WbI_CgT1Mk?si=O5-0y5UZhvIrW6L_

Jesus Freak – DC Talk
https://youtu.be/uKaUos7ZqdY?si=F2BAklscuQQJDK0M

Paul & Silas at Midnight – Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
https://youtu.be/OpvP7YrYc88?si=suSV2NhNSXSvJ3fB

Holy Spirit – Francesca Battistelli
https://youtu.be/BoZd7ZXh9yY?si=qjzHae-R1HTVOkq2

Hard Fought Hallelujah (Live) – Jon Batiste, Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=KSnNftT0HJTgo42N

Do It Again – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/ZOBIPb-6PTc?si=VHDQY7pGHXkp9m4n

Thank You For Not Giving Up On Me, Lord (YouTube Exclusive)
https://youtu.be/RiBzz5aEcU4?si=gF8qrYi3SqTRbOXS

Homesick For Heaven – Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=3zy_yFxv4njMSUQ8

Goodbye Yesterday – Elevation Rhythm
https://youtu.be/qOD9M95_fS0?si=fKy2HNYd9qOsj8vn

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Edition Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

📌 If this episode helped you see your season differently:

Follow the podcast.
Share it with someone who’s waiting.
And don’t miss tomorrow — because we’re talking about why delay isn’t denial.

This week is building somewhere.

Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

This week does not get the final word.

Not your mistakes.
Not your wins.
Not your awkward conversations.
Not even your quiet growth.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we close out the week with a powerful reminder from Isaiah 30:19 — grace answers, and grace resets.

We dive into:

• Why you don’t have to carry this week’s weight forward

• The context behind Isaiah 30 and what it means when God says, “Come back. I’m still here.”

• How growth often happens in the middle — when no one sees it

• Why you can celebrate the wins without being defined by them

• And how to walk into the weekend lighter, not heavier

We also talk about:

• The tiger-and-goats metaphor (and letting what God put in you ROAR)

• The importance of rhythm and rest — because even God rested

• Why becoming matters more than performing

This episode is about release.
It’s about growth.
It’s about grace meeting you exactly where you are.

However this week unfolded for you — it doesn’t define you.

🎵 Today’s MusicSpotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BBXjMyl9GjWP2bIYlBsUV?si=kLSqTnesQa6-ItWzJ8iT5A

So Long Sad Songs – CAIN
https://youtu.be/feOv8nufa_I?si=sOKH6q63pBNvkxXp

Won’t Let Go – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/9Xw6U__PdLw?si=Dr0oSKqLq7-5K4wo

Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=bIOyY3EfNFDjOqYW

My Promised Land – Josiah Queen
https://youtu.be/Lwz6dqE511k?si=m0Frg66zujZEDrvt

Breakdown – Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/_zLuDljOpTk?si=hDtmk19e8F8vjKu6

How Good It Is – Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/6qBlRNki-Xc?si=7e4hocQFkN3oWjH3

Good Day – Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/Uc_HxKMKB_E?si=qHyG26la0moMjiqb

Happy Dance – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=Pjiz8ULZ2MHt4D5-

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

One Day – Cochren & Co.
https://youtu.be/9kg6EtcGq0I?si=Pa1KO_HRhUjRld-m

Perfectly Loved – Rachael Lampa
https://youtu.be/WfUkEgG5rEk?si=2t_WAeYZ65Eu5VFf

Can’t Steal My Joy – Josiah Queen & Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/Fri61RVRrC8?si=988SmrzbKU5Mk5Ie

It Really Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham & Crowder
https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=5a0t1jdr0GHdKGEm

Grave Robber – Crowder
https://youtu.be/qxnZgM9YXy0?si=scR4JQHZl4XZeqDg

The Love I Have For You – Colton Dixon
https://youtu.be/S040Il46lbs?si=jr89t7pM2F68eond

Don’t Let The Darkness – We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=sB3ypI9b7uLV9jOc

Lion – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/2go_dOJVwc4?si=51y0NN5OBB16CVaF

Want the full in-between moments, extra song talk, shoutouts, and family-style segments?

🎥 Family Edition (YouTube Unlisted Playlist)Family Edition Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to release this week and step into grace.

You’re still becoming.
You’re not behind.
And you’re not done.

— Steven Speegle
The Lifeline Morning Show
Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

What if your weaknesses don’t disqualify you,
but actually reveal where grace shines the brightest?

Today on The Lifeline Morning Show, we tackle one of the biggest lies we carry:
that faith means having it all together.

You don’t have to fake “fine.”
You don’t have to perform your way into worth.
You don’t have to carry the pressure like it isn’t heavy.

Hebrews 4:15 reminds us:

“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses…”

God doesn’t meet you at your polished version.
He meets you at the fracture.

We dive into:

• Why imperfection doesn’t reduce your value
• The powerful Japanese art of Kintsugi — filling cracks with gold
• A reminder that grace flows where strength runs out
• A student-focused truth for kids heading into school
• Why self-worth can’t be determined by other people’s opinions
• And how to walk into today steady, held, and courageous

If you’ve ever felt:

• Not enough

• Behind

• Exposed

• Tired of pretending

• Or unsure of your value

This episode is for you.

You are still becoming.

And becoming sometimes looks like gold in the cracks.

🎵 TODAY’S MUSIC

The God Who Stays – Matthew West
https://youtu.be/QPwd_TQpsHY?si=822ao0VecjDsRTmw

Homesick For Heaven – Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=ymP6R0Ssqv_ALwL1

Keep Me In The Moment – Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/xb1bx3hYfzg?si=Q_C6Ho6vyaNJQ6nn

I Believe You – Megan Woods
https://youtu.be/BiYxaUGAz7Y?si=N0x7IwHkZhG9DVaY

Happy Dance – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=F3B-cPvvgySVOFML

World On Fire – For King & Country
https://youtu.be/Dnfbpu7iSGU?si=egqd84fERMLUlY-n

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

Breakfast – Newsboys
https://youtu.be/Y82az2wyolY?si=2Ydv9HWXjDbz-1or

Healer – Kari Jobe
https://youtu.be/8v_PWr98uuk?si=50qjWtrXeQZFkwRp

In The Room – Matt Maher with Chris Brown
https://youtu.be/KSLwpHaN-4k?si=0kcE9ETD_0Qn5eB0

Awesome God – Rich Mullins
https://youtu.be/kCTNaPFkqUM?si=HDn1jHmIhq9DWfHp

What An Awesome God – Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/sT5whoRt4wA?si=T96SvePJxo3fDDrm

Graves Into Gardens – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/KwX1f2gYKZ4?si=gAOW-84MWG_LYgGL

Big Shoulders – Unspoken
https://youtu.be/H1u6bqIaf2c?si=pXA6YitlurvEOmNE

🎧 Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ccytXCv6hKK7s6IUVZjzD?si=6zd_ryfIRraRzDbPm59h8g

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Edition (Car Line Competition & Behind the Scenes):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

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tap follow so you don’t have to find this again.

Share it with someone who needs to hear:

You’re not weak.
You’re human.
And you are loved by the God of the universe.

What if the most important growth in your life is happening where no one can see it?

Today on The Lifeline Morning Show, we unpack one of the most dangerous seasons a person can face — the season where you’re doing everything right… and nothing looks different yet.

You’re showing up.
You’re praying.
You’re trying.
You’re building better habits.
You’re being patient.

But externally? Silence.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why invisible progress is often irreversible progress

• What Romans 12:12 really means when it says “Be patient in trouble and keep on praying.”

• The powerful 1957 hope study that shows how hope literally increases endurance

• Why God may change your character before He changes your circumstances

• How to stay steady even when a single breakthrough hasn’t shown up yet

If you’re tired but still trying… this one is for you.

You don’t need visible evidence to keep going.
You need hope.

And today, we strengthen it.

🎧 Listen to the full Spotify Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vBG2L99uMHuHxxvdMywTp?si=b4w_EZIcSwS4pEkjq8BaYQ

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Edition YouTube Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

🎵 SONG LISTJesus Loves – Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/uy3FzCZjP1k?si=sOS2y_w54zT7S_2i

Holy Spirit – Francesca Battistelli
https://youtu.be/BoZd7ZXh9yY?si=4m6LUKFhqcKJrTff

So Long Sad Songs – Cain
https://youtu.be/feOv8nufa_I?si=ximBbdRtsPTDf47G

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

Lazarus (Rise Up) – Cain
https://youtu.be/8RIZlNYl4ok?si=_e9zriR2T1Dl-1tZ

Lights Shine Bright – TobyMac & Hollyn
https://youtu.be/d17hi1s6Tgg?si=7bQXNeTi8Bf5bvJq

Glorious Day – Passion
https://youtu.be/LfzpfqrPUDo?si=1UKLdPM3h71Z33Ix

Evidence – Josh Baldwin
https://youtu.be/TXuoHg9pSS8?si=EpJvSNzAOFNNPvEM

There Was Jesus – Zach Williams & Dolly Parton
https://youtu.be/37wV6D49iEY?si=-y-Yvf8YP7YtBWzI

Won’t Start Now – Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=GjA5309PdlXhNejH

When A Cowboy Prays – Brandon Lake & Cody Johnson
https://youtu.be/MC6FYj7zdWY?si=9h93ola3rCuGGNDx

Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=BkLRJkZpZv0IokG9

Shake – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/YJFA5Bitv7w?si=Cyqq3gpQlVNKc3Vx

Holiness – We The Kingdom & Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/XsaVQv64z8A?si=wrmElMCNPKMFrmOE

Mighty Name Of Jesus – Hope Darst
https://youtu.be/o8Gds6lBick?si=I2Z64T6wfFXP17Du

Homesick For Heaven – Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=emVM91W6jcA8EGf5

Most people don’t burn out because they’re weak.
They burn out because they’re trying to do too much — all at once.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show Podcast, we talk about why intensity feels powerful in the moment, but consistency is what actually changes lives.

Anyone can sprint for a day.
But faith is built by showing up again.

Using Romans 12:11, real-life stories, and honest conversations about burnout, parenting, faith, and staying steady when nothing feels finished yet, this episode is a reminder that:

• You don’t have to fix everything today

• You don’t have to prove anything

• You just need to take the next faithful step

We explore what it really means to “serve the Lord enthusiastically” — not frantically, not all at once — but with a steady flame that stays warm over time.

If you’ve been exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly wondering if slow progress still counts…
this episode is for you.

🎶 TODAY’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST🎧 Listen, breathe, and keep going. You’re still becoming.

👉 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CfkzObFOHk6T50xdkoZwc?si=AKPdHvIJRO60z2Rv3W7JYw

🎵 SONG LIST (WITH LINKS UNDER EACH TRACK)Still – Crowder
https://youtu.be/H3rcQA8mLj0?si=HUJ1wJJp6KU_2jZr

The Lord Will Provide – Passion
https://youtu.be/vokR7AQs2u8?si=MIZdzE59vCEFiBiN

Grave Robber – Crowder
https://youtu.be/qxnZgM9YXy0?si=sh2R_-nCGRMcJYjD

Wait For Me – Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/eIO0lQJcOls?si=ldG3jbPF2cdCWWqQ

Gratitude – Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/dQdfs5S6jyA?si=QyMILR8Xnbm-ZIHj

How Good It Is – Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/4Decs53AR8Y?si=3pcQ9EthroPPLaNU

In The Name Of Jesus – JWLKRS Worship
https://youtu.be/51aZAb7r4lw?si=DWgCN5GoswVS5m5k

World On Fire – for KING & COUNTRY
https://youtu.be/z9uAU8Z3zkk?si=TWAl9pN2sRv0F-vR

Holiness – We The Kingdom & Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/XsaVQv64z8A?si=aSc1d5y8orzF3ACQ

Don’t Let The Darkness – We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=gLa1w5xpuCXXk-ZN

God’s Not Dead – Newsboys
https://youtu.be/S_OTz-lpDjw?si=xutWQMU6kHJPyVBv

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) – Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/KKo3T0j9qqo?si=45U9O5oeLNSnDlWE

Trust In You – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/QS04WbSnxok?si=Dmk84rdS26jf40bD

Your Way’s Better – Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=kqqdmtwNmmWGA8Yf

Fill My Cup – Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/QpUP7NMLn3s?si=ytZ0Fb_C_WJB6pbi

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY EDITION PLAYLIST (MORE BEHIND-THE-SCENES + SHOUT-OUTS)👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

If it feels like everyone else is ahead of you right now, pause.

You’re not behind.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares a powerful reminder from Proverbs 16:9—that while we may make our plans, God determines our steps. And that changes everything.

This episode is for:
• The student who feels behind in class
• The adult who feels late to where they thought they’d be
• The parent wondering if they’re doing enough
• Anyone carrying the quiet pressure to “catch up”

What if God isn’t measuring your faith by speed—but by direction?

Throughout the episode, you’ll hear:
• A grounding Word of Life to start your day
• A student-focused encouragement for kids heading into school
• Real talk about anxiety, comparison, and pace
• A powerful reminder that step by step is still obedience
• A closing encouragement to carry with you all day long

You don’t have to take the whole staircase today.
Just the next step.

And that step counts.

🎶 TODAY’S MUSIC — LISTEN ALONGBecause this episode comes from a live radio show, the music isn’t included directly in the podcast. But we’ve made it easy for you to listen along.

👉 Spotify Playlist (Today’s Songs):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gBHscRoYH7ElzMBuzdaW1?si=7ZDHNBCYS8GlaubGxyJw-A

You Can Check Out Each Song Here:

To Not Worship You – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/Ah7qLbD9QR8?si=h6eoL0-JjdUFl72e

Enemy’s Camp Medley (with Look What the Lord Has Done) – Lindell Cooley
https://youtu.be/nC1KnbO49tQ?si=dIxqd9KPxogKq7SH

Shout to the Lord – Darlene Zschech
https://youtu.be/5_aIauL2xKA?si=Wm0ee0adD4vhcOqm

There Was Jesus – Zach Williams & Dolly Parton
https://youtu.be/37wV6D49iEY?si=6lA2uUH0slC82GsH

Gospel Song – Rhett Walker
https://youtu.be/91Ab1IP2DL8?si=eZEo5OZXcIFMjxB6

Happy Song – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=IlpUSWRybuGgPeKu

Trust in God – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/QS04WbSnxok?si=OztcCP7Bu85zI5fS

Let It Be a Hallelujah – Lauren Daigle
https://youtu.be/BvfPK0gCdUc?si=9wJMLFqJttdEnAnW

Made for More – Josh Baldwin
https://youtu.be/Ov9Ls4npIrc?si=uJNtxxl93WUrdytt

It Really Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham & Crowder
https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=u1TI8tGw6ukFm9Tx

All Joy – Natalie Layne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hATrCB-SwD0

Take It All Back – Tauren Wells & Davies
https://youtu.be/b0JEJjloUas?si=8iveDL5kY2kQulO8

God of This Place – David Leonard
https://youtu.be/QxRsK1WPpkw?si=BBGKLucB4qglQPMp

That’s Who I Praise – Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/hefLdjeclSs?si=hdAKOv-KzBejRzd8

Whisper & the Wind – Bodie
https://youtu.be/HdtuYVU5h8o?si=0Pp_ifHRG6FloWfs

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 WANT MORE? LISTEN TO THE FAMILY EDITIONThis podcast feed features the focused version of the show.
But there’s more if you want it.

The Family Edition includes:
• Behind-the-scenes moments
• Between-the-songs encouragement
• Community stories
• Features like This Day in History
• Extra content for parents and kids

👉 Family Edition Playlist (Unlisted):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

(That link is the only way to find it.)

📻 LISTEN LIVE + CONNECTYou can listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM (CT) at
👉 885jfm.com → click On Now

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You’re not late.
You’re being led.
And you’re still becoming.

Some weeks don’t end with a win.
Some weeks don’t wrap up neatly.
And some weeks leave you wondering what to do with the weight you’re carrying.

In this Friday episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven Speegle invites you to step into the weekend without shame—and without letting the hardest moments of the week define you.

Rooted in Micah 7:8, today’s Word of Life reminds us that falling isn’t final, darkness isn’t permanent, and God’s light still has the last word. Whether you’re a student walking into school, a parent holding it together, or someone quietly replaying the week in your head, this episode speaks directly to where you are.

You’ll hear honest encouragement, a powerful student-focused moment, a prayer for those carrying heavy burdens, and real stories behind the music—reminding us that even the artists we admire are still walking through real life too.

This episode is for anyone who needs permission to breathe, reset, and believe God for the best again.

🎧 Listen. Receive. And step into the weekend with confidence—because you’re still getting back up.

Each song below reflects today’s theme of grace, resilience, and fresh starts. Tap any title to watch or listen.

🎶 TODAY’S MUSIC (CLICKABLE SONG LIST)Goodbye Yesterday – Elevation Rhythm
https://youtu.be/qOD9M95_fS0?si=SoeeyI-n5ND7q2-B

In The Room – Matt Maher ft. Chris Brown
https://youtu.be/KSLwpHaN-4k?si=HBtrEVCztH7gffxS

Come As You Are – Crowder
https://youtu.be/r2zhf2mqEMI?si=P3GOyXas_BETfOr1

Honest – Leanna Crawford
https://youtu.be/BQet3YFT3YQ?si=anofRkMVWOGU1w_H

As For Me & My Home – Brandon Lake & Gabby Barrett
https://youtu.be/FeSNdK2f1Y0?si=D6JPpuxnybWGVFCE

Nobody – Casting Crowns & Matthew West
https://youtu.be/1yBzIt_z8oY?si=Cqmmbmvz0yigXdBT

Won’t Let Go – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/9Xw6U__PdLw?si=Q8yQh4yRd5XZ6R5R

I Made It – CAIN
https://youtu.be/IUOPAloCAV0?si=AUtNz3vHj1m_xurh

Make It Well – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/xLrF-ml7uks?si=yX_jKbzF-esiZX2Z

The Love I Have For You – Colton Dixon
https://youtu.be/S040Il46lbs?si=GUC9_F-FyW6YA5QD

Jesus Loves – Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/uy3FzCZjP1k?si=d4p0ixbSRTqQ212g

God Is In This Story – Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave
https://youtu.be/ryD3D9X2myk?si=I90c7NLMFzPKYW8w

Hard Fought Hallelujah – Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
https://youtu.be/YJNFAaWJhp0?si=gk2xyo6GJptsEtbH

Glorious Day – Passion
https://youtu.be/LfzpfqrPUDo?si=AMZ2QX4vxfyKhf8l

🎵 Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7hTwrNcLNAcbcHnXBjOKEb?si=9xtg4UNNQY6x2Wzh27ofxg

👨‍👩‍👧 You Can Find The Family Edition Version Of The Show On This Unlisted Playlist :
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

💛 Before You Go…

If today’s Word of Life met you where you are, know that you’re always welcome here.
The Lifeline Morning Show is a place for real hope, real faith, and real life—one step at a time.

📻 Listen live: Weekdays from 6–10 AM (CT) at 885jfm.com (tap “On Now” and press play)
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You don’t have to walk this alone. We’re glad you’re here.

What if the step you’re about to take matters more than the result you’re worried about?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven Speegle explores a powerful truth from Zechariah 4:10—a moment where God rejoices, not at the finished work, but at the beginning of it.

This verse was part of a prophetic vision. God already knew the outcome. He already knew the promise would be fulfilled. And yet… He rejoiced to see the work begin.

That same truth applies to us today.

If you’ve been waiting to feel more ready…
more confident…
more put together…

This episode is for you.

You’ll hear:

• Why God isn’t just focused on the finished version of your faith

• How obedience doesn’t unlock God’s power—but responds to it

• Why imperfect beginnings are not disqualifications

• A relatable, honest story about aging, growth, and wisdom

• Encouragement for students, parents, and anyone feeling “in between”

This episode is a reminder that you’re still becoming—and that God is already rejoicing as you take the next step.

🎧 If this episode steadied your heart, tap follow so you don’t have to find it again tomorrow.

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY EDITIONA Family Edition of today’s show is available via the unlisted YouTube playlist below—perfect for listening together or sharing with kids.

👉 Family Edition Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

🎶 TODAY’S MUSIC (FULL SONG LIST WITH LINKS)

• He Knows – Jeremy Camp
  https://youtu.be/i1UH3gZ16wk?si=4bkducYSEuJx7lEX

• Come Jesus Come – CeCe Winans & Shirley Caesar
  https://youtu.be/Djw8HqJiRSE?si=draFVmEz61p5LOHn

• Won’t Let Go – Jamie MacDonald
  https://youtu.be/9Xw6U__PdLw?si=NsQENS7gPzKmbiSa

• Still – Crowder
  https://youtu.be/H3rcQA8mLj0?si=DbH0QlccadPNj-Qg

• My Promised Land – Josiah Queen
  https://youtu.be/Lwz6dqE511k?si=1nSFYcxCeAj6JnW5

• Breakdowns – Andrew Ripp
  https://youtu.be/_zLuDljOpTk?si=RePRA-bm_3P8wuHI

• All Because of Mercy – Casting Crowns
  https://youtu.be/AVcR4LanaoM?si=lfgQxsfLYB6P6SHK

• The Love I Have For You – Colton Dixon
  https://youtu.be/S040Il46lbs?si=0a0s24v342iDA8-B

• Move – TobyMac
  https://youtu.be/ou-p_RDUbB4?si=RdgJJcSVLTM5TS0A

• So Long Sad Songs – CAIN
  https://youtu.be/feOv8nufa_I?si=K0GCg_LkMHc3WTnx

• God’s Got My Back – Forrest Frank
  https://youtu.be/BqDLebwD_qI?si=O8dRsdwuVrOZiTVM

• It Really Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham & Crowder
  https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=nPZ7M5OZxBYtlodN

• I Can Only Imagine – MercyMe
  https://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=XVw1AAmIB-8sugf0

• The Lord Will Provide – Passion
  https://youtu.be/vokR7AQs2u8?si=7W9sRCCVKZkqZHqS

• Have Your Way – Katy Nichole
  https://youtu.be/KBZFgwa5Xn8?si=GRAzZP__cMzyNlgL

• Left It In The River – Jamie MacDonald
  https://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=VUwAj3CwxhFFzPuH

• I See You – Bryan Duncan
  https://youtu.be/FwOrCxt1T9E?si=3zeCpHzvMhq6S-Kx

🎧 FULL SPOTIFY PLAYLISTListen to today’s complete music lineup here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NlzEt6ik8sdoOy0kc3hvT?si=MyhdR1sgQym6mMFW--cYSQ

What if the reason you can’t see progress…
is because it’s happening somewhere deeper than results?

Most of us were taught that growth should be loud — grades improving, numbers climbing, promotions coming, something measurable changing fast. So when nothing obvious happens, we assume nothing meaningful is happening.

But what if that assumption is wrong?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we talk about the kind of progress that doesn’t announce itself — the growth that happens quietly, slowly, and beneath the surface… the kind that holds when the storm comes.

Using Psalm 92, real-life experience, and honest reflection, this episode reframes success, faith, and formation around one powerful truth:

Consistency beats intensity.
Maintenance is still progress.
You’re not behind, you’re being built.

If you’ve been showing up without applause…
Doing the right thing without feedback…
Staying when quitting would be easier…

This episode is for you.

🎵 LISTEN WITH TODAY’S MUSIC

🎧 Spotify Playlist (Today’s Show Music):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LpxYRQzhvevv7jN2WuMWi?si=3UE9FV6fSICYpxjSNjw6uw

TODAY’S MUSIC (WITH LINKS)

• Word On Fire – For King & Country
  https://youtu.be/Dnfbpu7iSGU?si=pCfkHHn_48oS9lCd

• Make It Well – MercyMe
  https://youtu.be/xLrF-ml7uks?si=L2FLwKk3z_Ot6PKP

• I’d Do It Again – Andrew Ripp
  https://youtu.be/Z5237PbQHsg?si=6x6GOiVVTokqJn2J

• In The Room – Matt Maher
  https://youtu.be/KSLwpHaN-4k?si=doGBrJ2Pbzoe7gI1

• God Did It – Micah Tyler
  https://youtu.be/dG6HTCYYTpU?si=e_WcExsaxupgC3Q2

• I’m Just Grateful – Elevation Worship
  https://youtu.be/YbGFYaA0SbY?si=c8aS273F8j1g1Rwm

• The Lumber Song – Eli
  https://youtu.be/Sh4zB46K5F8?si=eJQbG1-fDxzWWmHD

• Out Of My Hands – Jeremy Camp
  https://youtu.be/6B_iXPaoTD4?si=YBlN-enNtPbsN9qj

• Ancient of Days – Ron Kenoly
  https://youtu.be/V4dR_zuB3qk?si=vNKdxN0YlOeYFAxw

• Anointing Fall On Me – Ron Kenoly
  https://youtu.be/C8sX3IrCEWY?si=b4nJx3UKbVvKrwz7

• Solo Para Ti – Ron Kenoly
  https://youtu.be/GDlCZsdJF_g?si=ud_ToCRaD4xxVWpQ

• Hard Fought Hallelujah – Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll & Jon Batiste
  https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=gS3vobwnYc4-MTBS

• Won’t Let Go – Jamie MacDonald
  https://youtu.be/9Xw6U__PdLw?si=teqt5qRZdDCfHtvl

• It Really Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham & Crowder
  https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=zSuNYR2MnGnFKacr

• Red Letters – Crowder
  https://youtu.be/E1ohrZaZfTI?si=_w0y1DjKDieLcLo8

• Never Get Used To This – Forrest Frank
  https://youtu.be/OUvQ4Fw3KA0?si=GmLsfT0oEvqvbxRC

• I Believe You – Megan Woods
  https://youtu.be/BiYxaUGAz7Y?si=LE2FK4oV-kccWIfD

• Where Would I Be – Peter Burton
  https://youtu.be/h9gePir11ic?si=MhXUFWwdjcgtCNTB

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If you’d like:

• Listener shout-outs

• In-between moments

• Extra stories & community interaction

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Before you go, remember this:

Don’t measure today by what changed.
Measure it by what you didn’t quit.

You stayed.
You tried.
You trusted — even when it was hard.

That counts.

You’re still becoming.
And that matters more than you think.