Every day begins with choices.

Some are small.

Some shape the direction of your life.

When Joshua challenged God's people to "choose today whom you will serve," he wasn't asking them to make a blind leap of faith. First, he reminded them of every time God had already been faithful.

Maybe that's exactly what you need today.

Before you worry about tomorrow...
Before you try to figure out the next year...
Remember what God has already done.

On today's show, we'll discover:

• Why Joshua 24 is about much more than one famous verse• How remembering God's faithfulness builds today's faith• Why small daily choices shape our lives• How trusting God can start with remembering His goodness

Sometimes today's decision becomes easier when you remember yesterday's faithfulness.

❓Question of the Day

When you need courage to trust God, what reminds you of His faithfulness?

Share your answer in the comments. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to read today.

🎙 Want More?Today's Family Edition includes even more from the live radio show, including:

• Listener calls and shout-outs around the country

• Point Mallard Water Park giveaway

• Josiah Queen concert tickets

• This Day in History

• A Listener Story

• Behind-the-scenes moments

• Extra encouragement you won't hear in the Focused Edition

🎥 Family Edition

Episode:https://youtu.be/AtlEt2UJlGs

Playlist:

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

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Send a text, request a song, or simply hang out - we'd love to have you with us.

🎧 Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qQRzWD8CSxbgpzRKC5tQG?si=xYK8sUD5Qb-5iqa-2yisdA

🎵 Featured Songs:

Ain't No Way — Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/NhWFyYKhEqQ?si=4AlyFnhYStlek5jm

It Really Is Amazing Grace — Phil Wickham & Crowder
https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=CGIPCGeCicKG2xfh

Rescue Me — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/u6yxJ4fGP2s?si=cJqseSK0s2J21Fv6

Mirror Like The Moon — MK Green
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=zvH9hhhtHrQIGO6U

Slow Down — Jake Hamilton & The Sound
https://youtu.be/IAm8X5wS_74?si=vb_spQDn0vcikSyP

Call On Jesus — Nichole C. Mullen
https://youtu.be/m6wxwXn5gDU?si=1IkW5b2jBB8fa2LY

Big World — Natalie Layne
https://youtu.be/ruaMeIppmk4?si=lWnE15uIOUyQqcSk

Good — Matthew West
https://youtu.be/fAEEc-y1WqE?si=K-WN1yVPqzDviewn

Count 'Em — Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/a6Ti41hJ5fQ?si=bVx6ynzMGglr70wk

This Little Light — MK Green
https://youtu.be/LVx35SMgTco?si=bowarUvcM8RB6mO8

Stand In Your Love — Josh Baldwin
https://youtu.be/oFizRY8w0-I?si=9s_UbKStDYYyQMYX

I've Got A Fire — Pat Barrett
https://youtu.be/zIl8zN_2jN4?si=HsHX5JcOiy1KqOGO

Brought Me This Far — Tate Butts
https://youtu.be/ymrfWMamrac?si=z1Gc_g5vHW_aqSM7

Two Wooden Beams — Josiah Queen
https://youtu.be/NYhnmpsognI?si=OAjd37yJ3naKolPk

My Promised Land — Josiah Queen
https://youtu.be/pESKlPWNFq4?si=iP5T9DHF57024UtM

Won't Start Now — Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/ydntDW4kv_U?si=vcVXyXCT-o6FQ1hn

Kaleidoscope Jesus — Lauren Daigle
https://youtu.be/SOY7PEMPVLc?si=e6jQnzz1HXODmF5S

Don't Let The Darkness — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=HlT--HVLDkmKIEaM

Don't Tread On Me — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/K6N47jtMxQA?si=U_yjkaTPeaKMKiyu

🙏 Special ThanksPointsOf_Que on TikTok

Daryl Black on TikTok

Elise Edwards on TikTok

Chris Lawrence

Ginny on TikTok

MarkDoesLife on TikTok

Angela Atkins on TikTok

Scott Bodine

Alice Voyles

JFM Family

Have you ever caught yourself thinking...

"If I can just get through this season..."

Whether it's a difficult week, a stressful job, a health challenge, or simply waiting for life to feel easier, it's tempting to believe the next season will finally be the one where everything falls into place.

But what if God is already at work in this one?

Today we continue our Don't Miss This Season series by looking at Ecclesiastes 3 and discovering that every season has purpose—even the ones we don't understand.

In today's episode, you'll discover:

• Why every season has value• How the "arrival fallacy" keeps us from enjoying today• What Ecclesiastes teaches about God's timing• Why you don't have to wait to experience God's peace and joy

❓Today's QuestionWhat season of life has taught you the biggest lesson?

🎙 Want More?If you enjoyed today's Focused Edition, check out the Family Edition, where you'll hear even more from today's live radio show, including:

• Listener shout-outs from around the country (and Germany!)
• Fun conversations with listeners
• Waterpark and Josiah Queen ticket giveaways
• The story behind Ike's Donut Shop
• Parenting wisdom that every family needs to hear
• Behind-the-scenes moments, laughter, and encouragement from the full morning show

Family Edition

Episode: https://youtu.be/Q-76Sk52WyQ

Playlist:

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

Join us Live!

We're on from 6am - 10am Central Monday thru Friday on 885jfm.com. Just click the On Now button and click Play.

🎧 Spotify Music Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/5FkuWyXXWlIIza7UyBKawG?si=U2vJHDvFQv27NY0S98NB-A

🎵 Featured SongsIf I Got Jesus — Ben Fuller
https://youtu.be/gc2sNY5HMV8?si=XBIhU7u9_nEc7dB6

Evergreen — Rend Collective
https://youtu.be/zCaRDqM7ucI?si=D9lQxvRVgAonhIqi

Battle Belongs — Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/qtvQNzPHn-w?si=_hqNNsofg54ArC6y

I'd Do It Again — Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/Z5237PbQHsg?si=e-lS0TN7NN-kKXNi

Won't Start Now — Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=AiZksECaa-CCL-cr

Mercy Came Running — Phillips, Craig & Dean
https://youtu.be/y2otwzdgDRw?si=kbZWCrP5RSuyjzm7

Rescue Me — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/u6yxJ4fGP2s?si=-gvkXeQG8fLhkYik

Praise The Lord — Micah Tyler
https://youtu.be/7DXGozXslIg?si=GZfXSIZki2SdmdkG

Flowers — Samantha Ebert
https://youtu.be/2ehc4nQVr_Q?si=klosq8Uvrfh1jQdO

Jesus Freak — Josiah Queen & TobyMac
https://youtu.be/Zdksm7wCRTU?si=Tl448UkFI-GhSEe1

God Story — Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/3lk_9IbmDQs?si=zXUqyr099tNwXILU

This Little Light — MK Green
https://youtu.be/LVx35SMgTco?si=Is67N_gMyqqpwXGu

Love Take Me Over — Steven Curtis Chapman
https://youtu.be/W8DiZhNVu1I?si=bP6r6T3tIxhqX0qW

Ain't No Way — Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/JMDKbTwao2E?si=0QOUpawZnoY5g9y1

Hard Fought Hallelujah — Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=ji7v-fkOpC7i1rVD

Happy Dance — MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=v6AlNoEyzGtF1QtZ

I See You — Bryan Duncan
https://youtu.be/UmQ0NK04UIo?si=0hAEbabP4ZknLysH

Jericho — Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/DANgNI6rqxI?si=Ty7fgw_szcNRurYm

Dusty Bibles — Josiah Queen
https://youtu.be/IM2nMeXvor0?si=T1WD8HEMRoiv72qA

Celebration — Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/1I2AMD12FTE?si=aWvRfKc-kPTureDj

Honest — Leanna Crawford
https://youtu.be/BQet3YFT3YQ?si=zgq5xTllSNt30Jpa

How Good It Is — Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/a_H4bNsmQvc?si=K1SO_MDQncn3hPlw

Keep Me In The Moment — Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/xb1bx3hYfzg?si=ycff_Lxgd9ZujPs-

Worthy of It All — CeCe Winans
https://youtu.be/uHqvw5NQ69M?si=awu4NH7m9tPPqOjD

Don't Let The Darkness — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=8ZCay7ZrqQR4QXkC

Different — Micah Tyler
https://youtu.be/xUT4trsrBCw?si=b6IFZc24WALjYsWb

Special ThanksBrandon Danzey on TikTok

Jillian Gerhardt on TikTok

Leslie Means on TikTok

Ike's Donut Shop on Facebook

Rodney Douglas Norman on Facebook

Jonah Heisenschenk on TikTok

Adelina Storm on TikTok

Rebel Nell on TikTok

JFM Family

Have you ever caught yourself thinking...

"I'll finally be able to breathe when work slows down..."

"I'll enjoy life when this season is over..."

It's easy to spend today waiting for tomorrow.

In today's episode, we begin a brand-new series called Don't Miss This Season, inspired by Psalm 90:12. Moses reminds us that life is a gift from God, and wisdom begins when we learn to embrace the day we've been given.

You'll discover:• Three practical ways to embrace today• How one simple morning habit can help you hear God more clearly• Why God is already at work in this season of your life

Today's Question:

What's one thing about this season of your life that you'll probably miss one day?

We'd love to hear your answer!

🎙 Want More?The Family Edition expands today's conversation with even more moments from the live radio show, including:

• Listener shout-outs from around the country (and Germany!)
• A funny Amazon prank story
• Weekend stories from Media Day and a beautiful wedding
• This Day in History: the debut of Bugs Bunny, Bob Dylan, and more
• Summer Memory / Waterpark ticket giveaways
• Josiah Queen concert giveaway fun: Crown the Caller!
• Behind-the-scenes conversations that didn't make the Focused Edition

🎧 Family Edition

Episode:https://youtu.be/Nipj_BgUqdI

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

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3uoyrP9kxghQOAFqk4Cc7M?si=ahj8hyZYQXi7Z3N0b53T9g

🎧 Today's Music Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3uoyrP9kxghQOAFqk4Cc7M?si=ahj8hyZYQXi7Z3N0b53T9g🎵 Featured Songs

Evergreen – Rend Collective
https://youtu.be/zCaRDqM7ucI?si=2zq82QxylofRbszo

Lord It Feels Good – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/IHfw5d_fJyE?si=SiNqVNFMcI0Lopcs

You Are God Alone – Phillips, Craig & Dean
https://youtu.be/ZOargNFiDd4?si=FSRL3CFUpC19Ji1r

Good – Matthew West
https://youtu.be/fAEEc-y1WqE?si=um8cR2540x-rpnUc

Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/fHBBxWg3Yxs?si=lTX6T_0FH3ojaYa5

Somebody Prayed – Crowder
https://youtu.be/GVITQPGlI30?si=2EbJAMCdmrrnoiZL

Somebody's Praying – Bay Turner
https://youtu.be/zwBXnELPGzc?si=81XBu4zoFzKGFW-p

Beautiful Day – Jamie Grace
https://youtu.be/uPy0ctqMwE0?si=IfCbDA6AWWoEuTvc

Proud of Me – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/FGOQkhcXmr8?si=Q0Z8eYkpH93NltPn

Happy Dance – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=aU9ZckaRmxsyfTdL

Won't Start Now – Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=jZMYn25HQyHo1sLU

Demons – Josiah Queen
https://youtu.be/xwXP0pXGQyU?si=bbPwPCskdUv7Tm77

Dusty Bibles – Josiah Queen
https://youtu.be/IM2nMeXvor0?si=rjxPPUkFx6KboIYV

It Really Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham & Crowder
https://youtu.be/Bbp_zd_Id_E?si=xeL_NU8jPjUg0mc8

The 99 – Mac Powell
https://youtu.be/LZMiUt6MagA?si=YvbINpe4_kWOUVsS

Lazarus Come Forth – Carman
https://youtu.be/EweWSpNuWZA?si=F1Z66WJPoQERKP4M

Saved – Bob Dylan
https://youtu.be/IcB8KPc9wHk?si=G35PF34bWUc_wGmD

Special ThanksPeaceOfDeace on TikTok

TonyLogueMusic on TikTok

If today's episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that life doesn't begin "someday."

It begins today.

Have you ever reached the end of a week feeling like you don't have much left?

Maybe you're tired. Maybe you're discouraged. Maybe you've been holding on by a thread.

Hebrews 10 reminds us that our hope isn't built on how we feel - it's built on the unchanging faithfulness of God. The One who made the promise is faithful, and that's why we can keep holding on, even when life feels uncertain.

In today's episode, we'll discover:

• Why hope is anchored in God's character instead of our emotions.• How gratitude can change the way we see everyday life.• Why God's faithfulness never changes, even when our circumstances do.• How to finish the week holding tightly to the hope we have in Christ.

❓Question of the DayHow has God shown His faithfulness to you recently?

Share your story - we'd love to hear how God has been at work in your life.

🎙 Want More?Today's Family Edition expands on this conversation with even more encouragement and moments from the live show, including:

• A listener story about God's faithfulness.
• A challenge and encouragement for marching band students.
• The Drive Time Devotion.
• This Day in History: The Good Stuff.
• A fun Summer Memory giveaway.
• A Brand-new Christian music discovery - Rebecca Rea.
• Plenty of laughs, behind-the-scenes moments, and conversations that didn't make the Focused edition.

🎧 Family Edition

Episode: https://youtu.be/XoPjZJGwCTQ

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

🎧 Today's Music Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wdulzpiCcuoj3c7EEnvB3?si=6qmywSPUQ-GFXm4h-5CHPA

🎵 Today's Songs

• If I Got Jesus — Ben Fuller
https://youtu.be/gc2sNY5HMV8?si=RiPhBeRoOXg3f-iE

• God Story — Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/3lk_9IbmDQs?si=NbwHCDEVmfnIXShu

• Prove It — Crowder & KB
https://youtu.be/0fsKoK9yLE0?si=78EMgERoRI6mppuX

• Happy Dance — MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=Gl3ulvoaCbPImG0M

• How Good It Is — Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/a_H4bNsmQvc?si=MoOgUjzNi0QT9UYr

• It Really Is Amazing Grace — Phil Wickham & Crowder
https://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=f6wZn4OFx3pUloVx

• God I'm Just Grateful — Chandler Moore
https://youtu.be/YbGFYaA0SbY?si=FZXkTM3-U1SixOWy

• The Lord Will Provide — Passion
https://youtu.be/-29gTlsdCZ8?si=Jv_uRwlsuwiJECGV

• I Believe It — Jon Reddick
https://youtu.be/49c9udN9r7s?si=awn2uBcBoadrQqdN

• Big World — Natalie Layne
https://youtu.be/ruaMeIppmk4?si=IEZin8mxrOL_chzP

• Still — Crowder
https://youtu.be/H3rcQA8mLj0?si=uVfibIUBMjLtruv1

• Hey Girl — Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/Z1I6oHPt1Vk?si=DuGK7hqnTNdN0rIl

• Gonna Be Alright — Matt Maher
https://youtu.be/66jeCK6lL0A?si=qFARITcggoOpU-Av

• Demons — Josiah Queen
https://youtu.be/xwXP0pXGQyU?si=r1Dk92KEQ_0kHQIo

• Washed — Elevation Rhythm
https://youtu.be/JjgkhHlTROQ?si=gr6BHARBhLf_CTWE

• The Jesus I Know Now — Brandon Lake & Lanie Wilson
https://youtu.be/zU4RqJ8jfBc?si=Ducval4Wq16Lhp6K

• Mirror Like The Moon — MK Green
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=n3aEmL5bFsMVD-mQ

• Worthy Of It All — CeCe Winans
https://youtu.be/uHqvw5NQ69M?si=jo4T65FeHBWPwzVq

• Where Would I Be — Peter Burton
https://youtu.be/h9gePir11ic?si=G85Aw0nKb47YS1Oy

🙏 Special ThanksLeslie Means (Her View From Home)

Rebecca

Craig Groeschel

Yakov Smirnoff

Rebecca Rea

Ally Yost

Candas Barnes

finegirl84 on TikTok (Marching Band Video)

Have you ever wished God would just show you the whole plan?

Most of us want to know what tomorrow holds before we take today's step. But Isaiah 30 tells the story of people who searched for security everywhere except God - and it also reveals His incredible invitation to come back and walk with Him.

In today's episode, we'll discover that God's guidance isn't reserved for people who have everything figured out. He faithfully leads those who trust Him, even when they can't see the whole road ahead.

We'll also talk about how fear can quietly shape our decisions, why perspective matters, and how walking closely with God changes the way we respond to everyday life.

Question of the Day:
When has God faithfully guided you one step at a time instead of showing you the whole journey?

🎙 Want More?

This Focused episode is just one part of today's conversation.

In the Family Edition, you'll hear the full morning show—including the behind-the-scenes story of MK Green leading worship with Dude Perfect, practical encouragement for families preparing for a new school year, a hilarious Starbucks parenting moment, This Day in History, the Drive Time Devotion, Southern stories that will make you smile, and much more.

Watch the Family Edition here:

Episode: https://youtu.be/4lm40L-_5bA

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

🎧 Listen to today's music playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1q6PasdOpAIbuXT7bxhVAn?si=-A2g-AXESnqWhvOqqmroYQ

Today's Songs

• Mighty Name Of Jesus — Hope Darst
https://youtu.be/o8Gds6lBick?si=XBiF4iHgMb7ZMrYQ

• Breakdown — Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/_zLuDljOpTk?si=u6B_wY8rFMdMKssD

• This Little Light — MK Green
https://youtu.be/LVx35SMgTco?si=P0tAcDf8o5dSp750

• Mirror Like The Moon — MK Green
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=Die0eoCR2ZUKvDoQ

• Faithfully — TobyMac
https://youtu.be/i5ts5uFsVis?si=UQBOPkJddHPhlvcO

• Stand In Your Love — Josh Baldwin
https://youtu.be/oFizRY8w0-I?si=qRO8A4zvtTaWi_je

• Happy Dance — MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=EQPJVBoLM1Iil4-u

• Oh Death — MercyMe
https://youtu.be/naj4EH5UPHI?si=SdrAR7Ztq2DAHy6q

• Rescue Me — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/u6yxJ4fGP2s?si=JbY97ElN4-qCDqdk

• It Really Is Amazing Grace — Phil Wickham & Crowder
https://youtu.be/Bbp_zd_Id_E?si=ztrGfIiXSh-S3wsT

• Counting My Blessings — Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/Er5XPKdpqHQ?si=WDD0yssE5hpAypyX

• Nobody — Casting Crowns & Matthew West
https://youtu.be/1yBzIt_z8oY?si=qRAsoSdDN6p7L056

• God Story — Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/RYps57NWaaI?si=0pltVF4OaEIeiuue

• Worship Through It — Tasha Layton
https://youtu.be/cBw1ZmBi7ZI?si=v7LqXJ9z8za1BxM5

• So Long — Peter Burton
https://youtu.be/Mk7fDb-CQnQ?si=MokPLqG-DpaFkLXE

• Have Your Way — Katy Nichole
https://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=uQMnhvsMUz8XmWEi

• Prove It — Crowder ft. KB
https://youtu.be/0fsKoK9yLE0?si=qR1g2RIHdDVHxm29

A Big Thank You To

• Brandon Danzey
• MK Green (TikTok)
• Aaron Eason (TikTok)
• The Real Grant Joseph (TikTok)
• David Graves (TikTok)
• Dr. Russell Ledet (TikTok)

Have you ever agreed with something God said... only to forget it a few hours later?

James reminds us that God's Word was never meant to stop at our ears - it was planted in our hearts to grow into something people can actually see.

Today we'll discover what it looks like to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and begin living it in practical, everyday ways.

Today's Word of Life: James 1:22

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Edition Want the complete experience?

The Family Edition includes everything from today's Focused episode, plus:

• This Day in History: The Good Stuff• More stories from today's show• Summer Memory Question giveaway• Student Segment• Music conversations and behind-the-scenes moments• Extra encouragement throughout the morning

Watch here:
Episode:

https://youtu.be/GYXmiwBV0iI

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

❓ Question of the DayWhat's one practical way you can let God's Word be seen through your life today?

I'd love to hear your answer.

🎵 Spotify PlaylistListen to today's music:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1p4z0G6LDiXlLKoCDVl9Sf?si=VDa9Q2jlS0SyFzbxszCu0g

Or listen individually:

• TobyMac — Lord It Feels Good
https://youtu.be/IHfw5d_fJyE?si=5aMV0DtoGQx8zcaF

• Jon Reddick — No Fear
https://youtu.be/GYtUec8mzak?si=vgsWYlgQHoHxfof5

• Chris Tomlin — Good Good Father
https://youtu.be/qlsQrycKKsY?si=ZMdR0maMviZbJlZh

• Jeremy Camp — No Survivors
https://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=3kveTPZEKMbfHx2K

• Colton Dixon — The Love I Have For You
https://youtu.be/jBmrpm53JV0?si=uFLVkxKLLCQwZxyQ

• Matthew West — Good
https://youtu.be/BquLbLcwrZU?si=iMM08o3zeHQzcK9W

• TobyMac — Speak Life
https://youtu.be/ZeBv9r92VQ0?si=BzWRTGVN4A6IRWNT

• Katy Nichole — Hold On
https://youtu.be/fxjofrjnfXU?si=2DBwQ0NLPjhdAhRk

• Elevation Rhythm — Washed
https://youtu.be/JjgkhHlTROQ?si=WYZFlcjCc4fpSRES

• Bay Turner — Somebody's Praying
https://youtu.be/3iXZ8jMpBys?si=BmsF9lcZjU3ZupvH

• MercyMe — Dear Younger Me
https://youtu.be/zoO0kyPRu3M?si=ArgN6w0yQFlEz1oH

• The Commodores — Jesus Is Love
https://youtu.be/VCHUv-_Y2mg?si=Dd85bkZM4wSlvaSk

• We The Kingdom — Rescue Me
https://youtu.be/u6yxJ4fGP2s?si=tQ5OzOWTIEcl8MwO

• Forrest Frank — Never Get Used To This
https://youtu.be/OUvQ4Fw3KA0?si=M3YnwGndZ5Ezr8cE

• MK Green — Mirror Like The Moon
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=s5_UQfxW-NKXRjiQ

• Chris Tomlin — Holy Forever
https://youtu.be/SlEEgMWwxhc?si=JO48jovsj4BcgHt3

❤️ Special ThanksVGraham (Appa) on TikTokSam Demma on TikTokOGAdviceForHim on TikTokDarryl Black on TikTokSesame StreetNate (notinatetion) on TikTokGregory Maassen & WWLTVLarry WallsThe JFM Family

Have you ever wondered if you're doing enough for God?

Sometimes following Jesus can feel like everything depends on us - making the right choices, hearing His voice perfectly, never wandering, never failing.

But John 10 paints a very different picture.

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls, leads, walks ahead, knows His sheep, lays down His life, gives eternal life, and keeps them secure. Our role is beautifully simple: recognize His voice and follow Him.

Today we'll explore why our confidence isn't found in being perfect sheep - but in having a perfect Shepherd.

If today's episode encourages you, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they're not walking alone.

Want the complete morning?

The Family Edition includes today's behind-the-scenes moments, listener interactions, The Shark Whisperer 🦈 story, summer memories, This Day in History, the WinSouth Waterpark giveaway, and everything that makes the Lifeline Morning Show feel like family.

🎧 Lifeline Podcast Family Edition

Episode:https://youtu.be/tycl7sXwmgo

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

🙌 A Big Thank You To

• Rick Warren
• ScrunchLifeShenanigans on TikTok
• Paige Dickie on TikTok
• Lisa Gordon
• JFM Family

💬 Question of the DayWhat helps you recognize the Shepherd's voice when so many other voices compete for your attention?

🎵 Spotify Music Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LTjHpZNcnVpCDy6bjCd72?si=dtooXR1WRTWpRZV1stUWxw

🎶 Today's MusicLead On Good Shepherd – Patrick Mayberry ft. Zahriya Zachary
https://youtu.be/UAJ7rwJWHZE?si=D6J8l2DbstC9Ijmz

Gonna Be Alright – Matt Maher
https://youtu.be/66jeCK6lL0A?si=i7dVo3PY2ZPE7hh6

I Thank God – Housefires
https://youtu.be/VcmA1QYqubg?si=R_sHZWgIEtegVG7h

Like A Tree By The Stream – Rivers & Revival
https://youtu.be/ehA6Oj7D0jY?si=unp9JkfofphkT62z

Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/fHBBxWg3Yxs?si=r1Y57p50Q7xTwuFm

Still Waters (Psalm 23) – Leanna Crawford
https://youtu.be/WW0VJxPqeRc?si=U9-VbXU-4hVADXr_

Drifter – DecembeRadio
https://youtu.be/imT7WY94ZEc?si=AmvNtJefh3ceNBRK

Lord It Feels Good – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/IHfw5d_fJyE?si=KMRxF5aE7Jmr_9mS

It Really Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham & Crowder
https://youtu.be/Bbp_zd_Id_E?si=hdckh7qgy_It9eLl

Love's Got A Way – Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/-V3vOXLyf9g?si=0JIvaywwwe9toS7d

Mirror Like The Moon – MK Green
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=1wiIQTsEe9vhImha

You Never Let Go – Tim Timmons & Tammi Haddon
https://youtu.be/lKR-JTyCzFA?si=vwUoBxARfvlfsKQd

These Days – Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/Llk74D3FWzs?si=ID0PII4KUPcws5yS

God Be The Glory – We Are Messengers
https://youtu.be/gFf2gTbM_7U?si=DZSdCmu4W_DazOov

Washed – Elevation Rhythm
https://youtu.be/JjgkhHlTROQ?si=ZcMe4Y_O7p_L35nX

Somebody Like Me – Caleb & John ft. CAIN
https://youtu.be/ddpQoFLiMtg?si=VgxcZUt1b7bHnRZD

In The Room – Matt Maher
https://youtu.be/KSLwpHaN-4k?si=tkqaSskbx8yIZPuf

Always Only Jesus – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/Ff-7fC3mc2k?si=jeK6MyAbpjU27Yay

Faithfully – TobyMac
https://youtu.be/i5ts5uFsVis?si=PkYstOA6TOP2laqv

Monday has a way of making us feel like everything depends on us. Before we've even finished our first cup of coffee, we're already carrying schedules, responsibilities, and the weight of the entire week.

But Jesus gives us a different invitation.

In today's Word of Life from John 15, we'll discover that the Christian life isn't sustained by trying harder—it's sustained by staying connected to Christ. Just as a branch receives everything it needs by remaining connected to the vine, we discover that the fruit God desires in our lives grows naturally from abiding in Him.

We'll also celebrate faithful grandparents who provide stability for generations, hear a moving story of unexpected generosity at a nail salon, enjoy a heartfelt visit from some young guests at the JFM studio, and be encouraged by actress Tamera Mowry Howsley's reminder that the safest place is in the will of God.

💬 Question of the Day

What helps you stay connected to Jesus during a busy week?

Prayer

Reading Scripture

Worship

Quiet time with God

Listening to Christian Radio

If today's episode encourages you, I'd love to invite you to:

• Join me live weekday mornings from 6:00–10:00 AM Central on 88.5 JFM by listening online at 885jfm.com
• Follow or subscribe to the Lifeline Morning Show Podcast so you never miss a new episode.
• Share today's episode with someone who could use a little encouragement this week.

🎧 Lifeline Podcast Family Edition (Expanded Version)

Want the complete morning with us?

Today's Family Edition includes the full live broadcast, including behind-the-scenes moments from my first day back from vacation, listener interactions from across the country, our Alabama Adventure Splash Adventure giveaway, This Day in History, and the fun conversations that didn't make the Focused edition.

Episode:
https://youtu.be/AudavFAcsTE

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

🙌 A Big Thank You To

• Jessica Kayati (TikTok)• Tamera Mowry Housley (TikTok)• Alex Greaner (TikTok)• Jordan Canova (TikTok)• The JFM Family

🎵 Spotify Music Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6byIheVLZvWg5AeKE3E1GP?si=uY6FhtLFTIWjvjNsszoBBg

🎶 Today's Music• Miracles — Colton Dixon
https://youtu.be/mlz0nj1qPkk?si=o2UkdpHpIQt7gs9U

• Always Only Jesus — MercyMe
https://youtu.be/Ff-7fC3mc2k?si=UdyaWzTnpSmCWx6C

• Breathe On It — Tauren Wells
https://youtu.be/9hW9sNMn2A0?si=6OiiCVo4eq8P-80T

• Won't Start Now — Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=byXPEtvv4w6awzut

• Good — Matthew West
https://youtu.be/BquLbLcwrZU?si=2OtrlT2_AMi8fPCJ

• Mirror Like The Moon — MK Green
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=M9utcGDKifslveRa

• This Little Light — MK Green
https://youtu.be/LVx35SMgTco?si=bZtA9ZkzQCqTbLvs

• Rescue Me — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/u6yxJ4fGP2s?si=TH2HQdYadBrKrTsP

• Wait For Me — Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/dm-bT_N36a8?si=3zlLcV425fsrKoat

• Meet Me In The Valley — Tasha Layton
https://youtu.be/uLas2emT-SY?si=GkjfA6TLE1Q3z9sg

• Hey Girl — Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/Z1I6oHPt1Vk?si=W9mBpTVAcqqU-cGI

• When A Cowboy Prays — Brandon Lake & Cody Johnson
https://youtu.be/MC6FYj7zdWY?si=t1oN9I5qzcbp1kqz

• God Be The Glory — We Are Messengers
https://youtu.be/gFf2gTbM_7U?si=PHb3d1U4e41pxIVb

• A Lil Church — TobyMac
https://youtu.be/i_BS4naAGcA?si=ecgjbQCnCqKqATxI

Peace usually doesn't happen accidentally.

Somebody has to choose not to feed the tension.Somebody has to choose not to sharpen the comeback.Somebody has to choose to build people up instead of simply proving they're right.

Today's Word of Life comes from Romans 14:19, where Paul reminds believers to pursue harmony and build one another up. Together we'll explore what biblical peacemaking really looks like - not avoiding truth, but allowing love to shape the way we handle disagreement.

Along the way, you'll hear wisdom from longtime JFM family member Mary Ellis, a timely Drive Time Devotion from Pastor Larry Walls, and several highlights from my conversation with rising Christian artist MK Green, whose heart for Jesus shines through every part of her story.

If today's episode encourages you, I'd love to invite you to:

• Join me live weekday mornings from 6:00–10:00 AM Central on 88.5 JFM by listening online at 885jfm.com

• Follow or subscribe to the Lifeline Morning Show Podcast so you never miss a new episode.

• Share this episode with someone who could use a little encouragement today.

🎧 Lifeline Podcast Family Edition (Expanded Version)

Episode: https://youtu.be/vSdMtekCLks

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

🙌 Special ThanksA heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make today's show possible:

• MK Green

• Sophie Diener (TikTok)

• MarkDoesLife (TikTok)

• Erika with a K (TikTok)

• Breanne Burke (TikTok)

• Jimmy Lee Eudy

• Mary Ellis

💬 Question of the DayWhen have you seen someone choose peace instead of winning the argument?

🟢 In my family

🔵 At church

🟡 At work

🟣 I've experienced it personally

🎵 Spotify Music Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4guLCzUaWI3RBLABgScC6q?si=GSGnxW41ThCnyLy4bok5aQ

🎶 Today's Music• This Little Light — MK Green
https://youtu.be/LVx35SMgTco?si=0dG-O_TX1TIK5Pec

• How Great Is Our God — Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/XV4nOVmWW2A?si=aRUwoAbfjJlbcqxo

• Miracles — Colton Dixon
https://youtu.be/mlz0nj1qPkk?si=CoGl4C1TB1imtOC2

• Still — Crowder
https://youtu.be/H3rcQA8mLj0?si=Pe3DOGmfRQswFBPc

• Mirror Like The Moon — MK Green
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=HaS0M8AIM6NGTpkj

• Rescue Me — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/u6yxJ4fGP2s?si=_EeqG1bWgI0ODV3L

• All I Can Say — MK Green
https://youtu.be/E0v2P6Emt2c?si=bvHb5ZXrxizH6mzN

• Worship Through It — Tasha Layton
https://youtu.be/cBw1ZmBi7ZI?si=LT6xGDODv7vEtrNQ

• Stand Strong — The Band JAREN
https://youtu.be/fVpFqqERQ1o?si=U2o_LWTJhQtouRWi

• If I Got Jesus — Ben Fuller
https://youtu.be/gc2sNY5HMV8?si=wzpCQWjtqV8JsHfq

• That's Who I Praise — Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/hefLdjeclSs?si=AOc50QJdM45r-2hM

• God I'm Just Grateful — Chandler Moore
https://youtu.be/-AO1LBEa92Q?si=JNc5wiR6tMovQXwG

Welcome to another episode of the Lifeline Morning Show Podcast.

Some wounds don't heal overnight.

Some hurts stay with us far longer than we'd like.

And sometimes the hardest person to forgive... is ourselves.

Today we continue our Love Where You Are series by looking at one of the most difficult commands Jesus gives us: forgive because you've been forgiven.

Together we'll explore:

• What forgiveness really means—and what it doesn't• Why forgiveness isn't pretending the hurt never happened• How resentment quietly becomes bitterness if left unchecked• Learning to forgive yourself by accepting God's grace• Finding contentment instead of constantly focusing on what you lack• Why healing begins when we surrender our hurt to Christ

Today's Word of Life from Colossians 3:12–14 reminds us to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and above all, love. Forgiveness doesn't erase what happened—but it keeps the hurt from becoming your permanent home.

📖 Today's Word of LifeColossians 3:12–14 (NLT)

💬 Spotify Poll / Question of the DayWhat's the hardest part of forgiveness?

• Letting go of the hurt
• Trusting again
• Forgiving myself
• Praying for the person

🎙 Listen to the Family Edition (Expanded Version)Episode:https://youtu.be/gR-NMGerSFcPlaylist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

📻 Join Us Live!Listen to the Lifeline Morning Show weekdays from 6:00–10:00 AM Central at 885JFM.com by clicking "On Now."

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🎵 Spotify Music Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/5MzT3dkKkzBrF0QyH96idj?si=WQO7xrv9QpmRsB7kWDklEQ

🎶 Today's SongsThe River — Jordan Feliz
https://youtu.be/maT4phfTXR4?si=egSZwxO7Snh6EsWg

Heaven Help Me — Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/1CH5QaYzinI?si=BzqPvkT5P8IlE659

How Good It Is — Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/6qBlRNki-Xc?si=UPTWfUyLcPT-e8gH

I've Got A Fire — Pat Barrett
https://youtu.be/zIl8zN_2jN4?si=UtrxK7OAExRhK9eZ

World On Fire — for KING & COUNTRY
https://youtu.be/z9uAU8Z3zkk?si=jTCOq_dMYtTpJKhh

That's Who I Praise — Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/LxOOxjyDSh8?si=E4a0GXTlNXID9di1

Mirror Like The Moon — MK Green
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=dJrVbPY_zHy1tDIm

That's My King — CeCe Winans
https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8?si=4TQle8MKemhkLXpz

Miracle Power — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/I40zY0abJK8?si=jC5UHLLJ3esozMfj

Rescue Story — Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/Q3aP5iuJITg?si=d_1OV3K-RAPFAEdH

Whisper & The Wind — Bodie
https://youtu.be/HdtuYVU5h8o?si=ncfISJl2aQzkr0-v

No Smoke — Emerson Day
https://youtu.be/GNVmPpDOu0U?si=ab-GKS1xzbQlBRhO

God, I'm Just Grateful — Chandler Moore
https://youtu.be/YbGFYaA0SbY?si=3OU8jxT-ZyQNETcd

Rescue Me — We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/u6yxJ4fGP2s?si=4IzU0CgqDNk6PiKK

God Of This Place — David Leonard
https://youtu.be/tV1GIlAVG40?si=kFhmKiRJ8T6Wg8Wy

Have Your Way — Katy Nichole
https://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=y84lnsETYPHU9hpH

Again — Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/zcMtO-qTHe0?si=LkzdFJ5zkaJyEKxm

❤️ Special ThanksLeslie Means (TikTok)Kallee Spencer (TikTok)Mark Does Life (TikTok)MJ Harvell (TikTok)TrentTribe (TikTok)Davi (TikTok)ThatHikerChick (TikTok)Lauren MitchellMargaret SimpsonPastor Larry WallsEmilyDenton