Sometimes our hearts are affected in ways we barely notice.

Disappointment can guard it.Sin can stain it.Pride can stiffen it.Fear can close it off.

And before long, we need more than a little encouragement. We need God to do what only He can do.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares a powerful Word of Life from Ezekiel 36:26 and talks about how God doesn’t just touch the surface — He cleanses, restores, renews, and gives us a tender, responsive heart again.

This episode is for anyone who has felt numb, guarded, bitter, tired, stuck, or emotionally worn down. God is still able to soften what life has hardened and renew you from the inside out.

In today’s episode:

• A Word of Life from Ezekiel 36:26
• Why God is bigger than what you’re worried about
• A student encouragement segment for the next chapter
• A powerful reminder that asking for help doesn’t make you weak
• Pastor Larry Walls’ Drive Time Devotion
• A story about imagination, fear, and the scenarios we create in our minds
• Encouragement for parents making ordinary moments feel extraordinary
• A reminder that you may be the good that God is using in someone else’s life
• Hope for anyone who needs their heart to feel alive again

🎧 FAMILY EDITION (Expanded Version):

https://youtu.be/9Ixw0yM34z8

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

🎵 TODAY’S SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CYWZRTOySGv0qfycNVJD9?si=nwMOvXarRIKb2q5FwpLvWg

🎶 FEATURED SONGS

Ain't Nobody - Cody Carnes
https://youtu.be/MSle9YrXbPw?si=o3i25wkErOqWsw_E

That's Who I Praise - Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/hefLdjeclSs?si=x-bx7wUo6hRUJKq3

Dear Younger Me - MercyMe
https://youtu.be/-l70C3ePyIQ?si=PHDfk2jxMXsZ9yap

Flowers - Samantha Ebert & Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/4AQM7-qm3lo?si=D__fPEUgFMahXkNV

My God Can - Katy Nichole
https://youtu.be/UnsdMC8gipU?si=ljWLRPR8VKz40cfM

Where Would I Be - Peter Burton
https://youtu.be/h9gePir11ic?si=QlgKfR5cag0PAZwy

Red Letters - Crowder
https://youtu.be/E1ohrZaZfTI?si=beYFPESrIUreYJAz

At The Cross (Love Ran Red) - Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/ORyXT2ZRwUE?si=_4zpSIXXm-TtSowO

I'd Do It Again - Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/Z5237PbQHsg?si=ppcF-KbQySJYinWw

Chain Breaker - Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/6WtV1XtqsW0?si=igX9SuUGWkJUm6iz

The Love I Have For You - Colton Dixon
https://youtu.be/S040Il46lbs?si=SWh0RrGOIudsICeW

Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary
https://youtu.be/V7eZD3TKn_M?si=mAMX-GM6wUgg8KF4

Word of God Speak - MercyMe
https://youtu.be/wrPKSZCnXDM?si=YuMCDZcyveRxU2E5

This Little Light - MK Green
https://youtu.be/LVx35SMgTco?si=R7Y6QC0iQsOgZuvf

Mirror Like The Moon - MK Green
https://youtu.be/-XaFU-VNpQQ?si=9Jryj6lASUoZ43ds

Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship
https://youtu.be/lKw6uqtGFfo?si=3hleDmREVFiP9WZy

I Can Only Imagine - MercyMe
https://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=qr-oFUE8mHFQv_AH

Perfectly - Micah Tyler
https://youtu.be/wNuR2-8jD9o?si=SRkcVch4SS9OzcsX

World On Fire - For King & Country
https://youtu.be/Dnfbpu7iSGU?si=FOWhySmrTAR7chfd

Ain't No Way - Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/NhWFyYKhEqQ?si=I0P13CMABrY4zBxL

Living Hope - Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/u-1fwZtKJSM?si=uzA8_lp1mzH0vCjw

💬 SPOTIFY POLL:What part of your heart do you most need God to renew right now?

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🎙️ The Lifeline Morning ShowReal Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

📻 88.5 JFMMaking Your Day Better.

What if the season you’re in right now isn’t the end of your story?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven dives into one of the most loved scriptures in the Bible - Jeremiah 29:11 - and explores the deeper context behind God’s promise of “a future and a hope.”

This episode is a powerful reminder that even in difficult seasons, uncertain moments, financial stress, emotional exhaustion, or waiting periods… God is still working, still providing, and still leading you forward.

✨ In today’s episode:

• The real context behind Jeremiah 29:11
• Why God told His people to LIVE while waiting
• Blooming where you’re planted
• Perspective shifts that can change everything
• The difference between fear and faith
• Why your circle matters more than you think
• Encouragement for teachers wrapping up the school year
• A moving foster care/adoption story about belonging
• Summer memories, parenting, and making moments count
• A powerful reminder that God still provides
• Funny summer complaints from Matt Mitchell 😂
• A joyful, spontaneous piano praise break
• Encouragement for anyone feeling financially overwhelmed
• Why you are NOT without hope

🎧 FAMILY EDITION (Expanded Version)

Episode: https://youtu.be/dZ2ieJopBAI

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

🎵 TODAY’S SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53URka65mcYuJKIvWo4MJ4?si=iQzE_ba7T0KCCIiunzECPg

🎶 FEATURED SONGS

This Little Light - MK Green
https://youtu.be/LVx35SMgTco?si=F6L6CWzAu92V5YyF

Voice Of Truth - Casting Crowns
https://youtu.be/9cKm_mYVPQE?si=EefgwG-bYYCS8ke4

Word Of God Speak - MercyMe
https://youtu.be/W8cJQMU9Q-U?si=UmSqjlzqE30M-eNa

Different Drum - Blanca
https://youtu.be/1cTRSDSXaBc?si=nRRQAoIwwrj0uCFu

Lazarus Come Forth - Carman
https://youtu.be/EweWSpNuWZA?si=E68dOGF53s777vRp

The Lord Will Provide - Passion
https://youtu.be/vokR7AQs2u8?si=cDaBZT1c7zSAerAi

Hey Girl - Anne Wilson
https://youtu.be/Z1I6oHPt1Vk?si=klk7uPeqgvRs-w3d

Ain't Nobody - Cody Carnes
https://youtu.be/MSle9YrXbPw?si=XFdwxrr7riAPFOgA

How Good It Is - Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/a_H4bNsmQvc?si=7b9KD2mzPSzWc_qw

Where Would I Be - Peter Burton
https://youtu.be/h9gePir11ic?si=nIsrNpPrIzG5cc2c

Left It In The River - Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=btOQcR6mYtp9LVXb

💛 Special thanks to:

• Candase Barnes
• Leslie Means with Her View From Home
• Pastor Ed Newton of CBC San Antonio
• Tina Hamaker
• Matt Mitchell
• Hannah Sterling
• Lynn Wants To Talk To You
• Turner Family Band
• Pastor Daryl Black of Grace Family Church

💬 SPOTIFY POLL:
What helps you hold onto hope during difficult seasons?

🔘 Prayer & scripture🔘 Worship music🔘 Encouraging people🔘 Remembering what God has already done

📻 Listen live weekdays from 6AM–10AM CST:
https://885jfm.com

🎙️ The Lifeline Morning ShowReal Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

📻 88.5 JFMMaking Your Day Better.

What if God’s love for you hasn’t changed… even in the middle of your hardest season?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares a powerful reminder from Zephaniah 3:17 — that God is still near, still faithful, and still rejoicing over His people with love and gladness.

Today’s episode is full of encouragement for anyone carrying fear, uncertainty, disappointment, or emotional exhaustion. Through scripture, stories, music, laughter, and honest conversation, this episode reminds us that hope is still alive and God is still working — even when we can’t fully see it yet.

✨ In today’s episode:

• Why you don’t have to earn God’s love
• Letting God calm your fears
• Learning gratitude in difficult seasons
• Fighting through spiritual discouragement
• Why God’s goodness still matters in hard moments
• Encouragement for listeners facing uncertainty
• Real hope for people battling anxiety and heaviness
• Powerful reminders about grace, peace, and purpose

🎧 Lifeline Podcast Family Edition

Episode: https://youtu.be/4KEjH4qPUOI

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

🎵 Today’s Spotify Music Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4QZ1hjLLmjGVdBLGUMw8hI?si=N4ZWDo0gTnO8aBo2RhE3og

🎶 FEATURED SONGS

Jesus Loves - Zach Williams
https://youtu.be/uy3FzCZjP1k?si=ILjHaIJX-huEZFie

This Little Light - MK Green
https://youtu.be/LVx35SMgTco?si=cOG3pu9zD1xzUOMx

Where Would I Be - Peter Burton
https://youtu.be/h9gePir11ic?si=EBQtnk49zsddwcqy

Even Then - Micah Tyler
https://youtu.be/bR9UsXgIAjg?si=yAXDAPuhV68YcsYS

Heaven On My Mind - TobyMac
https://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=JCOMIJnYR_UI6yYd

God I’m Just Grateful - Chandler Moore
https://youtu.be/-AO1LBEa92Q?si=WCCzJ5r4y0PfpDHG

Demons - Josiah Queen
https://youtu.be/xwXP0pXGQyU?si=ACy5el8g8bpPVX_q

Lead On Good Shepherd - Patrick Mayberry
https://youtu.be/UAJ7rwJWHZE?si=IrCNbUECqk14YvvD

Ain’t No Way - Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/NhWFyYKhEqQ?si=m2ucoj5kQ27enSiM

Goodness of God - Bethel Music Ft. Jenn Johnson
https://youtu.be/n0FBb6hnwTo?si=SFm_YFFbmLcRJM5x

Worship Through It - Tasha Layton
https://youtu.be/cBw1ZmBi7ZI?si=kudiZzqZZCBhMzz4

God Did It - Micah Tyler
https://youtu.be/dG6HTCYYTpU?si=ET3CP86rY3DfJnDR

Good Morning Mercy - Jason Crabb
https://youtu.be/gZ-E0Fa7ZE4?si=jz9xAosyV0KsPQ1r

💬 SPOTIFY POLL:
What helps you remember God’s goodness during difficult seasons?

Worship musicPrayer & scriptureFriends & familyLooking back at what God already brought me through

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🎙️ The Lifeline Morning ShowReal Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

📻 88.5 JFMMaking Your Day Better.

What if joy is still possible… even in the middle of everything you’re facing?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares a powerful reminder from Romans 15:13 that God is still the source of hope - even when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or heavy.

This episode is filled with encouragement for anyone carrying stress, disappointment, fear, pressure, or emotional exhaustion. Through heartfelt stories, powerful clips, scripture, laughter, and honest conversation, today’s show points back to the faithfulness of God and the importance of choosing hope anyway.

✨ In today’s episode:

• Why joy is still possible in difficult seasons
• The importance of speaking hope over your life
• A powerful perspective shift from Zig Ziglar
• A beautiful poem about joy by Donna Ashworth
• Encouragement for students facing transitions
• Why somebody may need your phone call today
• Learning to enjoy the “small things”
• Powerful reminders about contentment and gratitude
• Letting go of the past and pressing forward in Christ

🎧 FAMILY EDITION (Expanded Version):

https://youtu.be/Zyi-M1t3mUk

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

🎵 TODAY’S SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PGed8XtkBbgGwuHv8Aixx?si=IyzOL8UzRSm99XkBKn2yxQ

🎶 FEATURED SONGS

Still - Crowder
https://youtu.be/H3rcQA8mLj0?si=GlE5FRyGTesrWg4H

Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary
https://youtu.be/V7eZD3TKn_M?si=4rZV-fiAze-xSQvS

Freedom - Eddie James
https://youtu.be/1ymSeQnxdkA?si=ojbe6cBMMIwJl-vt

Let The Church Sing - Tauren Wells
https://youtu.be/YYDDyoVcRDk?si=Ak83GNkUDpE_vOie

Left It In The River - Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=BcvpQhLVvSpN4HLG

Happy Dance - MercyMe
https://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=_f5eoYoDREHBaAXO

Homesick For Heaven - Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=La4gUIpgJyUB7ppM

Washed - Elevation Rhythm
https://youtu.be/JjgkhHlTROQ?si=Qx_EmpawZuaxq7Cw

Washed (Simple) - Carly
https://www.tiktok.com/@carlynnss/video/7641746217260633374?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7257921208003675650

I'd Do It Again - Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/Z5237PbQHsg?si=oPw8BKs2hJb03HUW

Desperate - Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/G2zI1GbWqeg?si=M3gHYzVITrjogBbi

Secret Ambition - Michael W. Smith
https://youtu.be/2vHedm6ycsY?si=G07MX21FnhPCvH8V

God, I'm Just Grateful - Chandler Moore
https://youtu.be/YbGFYaA0SbY?si=OCW1hsvcYu0uI3G0

Good - Matthew West
https://youtu.be/BquLbLcwrZU?si=L-mAEsD2KSQonw5g

How Good It Is - Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/a_H4bNsmQvc?si=8ttnj7VmDufLfxnn

💬 SPOTIFY POLL:What helps restore your joy when life feels heavy?

🔘 Prayer & time with God🔘 Music & worship🔘 Friends & family🔘 Quiet moments & gratitude

📻 Listen live weekdays from 6AM–10AM CST:
https://885jfm.com

🎙️ The Lifeline Morning Show
Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

📻 88.5 JFM
Making Your Day Better.

Some people are carrying things so heavy that even resting feels exhausting.

Stress.Pressure.Fear.Responsibility.Disappointment.
Trying to hold everything together for everyone else.

But what if you didn't have to carry all of it alone?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares a deeply encouraging Word of Life from Psalm 55:22 and reminds us that God invites us to hand Him the burdens we’ve been dragging around. Through heartfelt stories, prayer, humor, encouragement, and powerful reminders about connection, faith, and support, this episode is designed to help you breathe again and walk a little lighter today.

You’ll also hear:

✨ A powerful commencement speech clip about “tenacity and gratitude”
✨ A moving conversation about faith, anxiety, and “positional authority”
✨ A hilarious and encouraging classroom story about “I Still Zoomed”
✨ Encouragement for students transitioning into summer
✨ Thoughts on meaningful connection in a distracted world
✨ Prayer and encouragement for anyone carrying heavy burdens

🎧 Want the EXPANDED version of today’s show?
The Family Edition includes extra moments, music flow, listener interactions, Carline Competition, behind-the-scenes fun, and more:
Lifeline Podcast Family Edition (Expanded Version)

https://youtu.be/fqIPExoIRAo
Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo🎵 Today’s Spotify Music Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RQ4Rbw4BrSGDmPCC6lzam?si=O9rcKFyETXWNTESanGJf5A

🎶 FEATURED SONGS FROM TODAY’S SHOW

• Keep Me In The Moment - Jeremy Camp
  https://youtu.be/xb1bx3hYfzg?si=dy5_O_BVyuOWvMHT

• No Survivors - Jeremy Camp
  https://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=Q0_HQ2qK9uDGiaP8

• 26 Letters - Ben Glover
  https://youtu.be/hc97GSwQrqU?si=tF2BP2QpDoLXW-ih

• Different - Micah Tyler
  https://youtu.be/xUT4trsrBCw?si=5Yp8ahicgBHA_WNx

• The Way - Jon Reddick
  https://youtu.be/tm2lx70JkMU?si=ZOWh3bUy9Qs66-X0

• Good God Almighty - Crowder
  https://youtu.be/6TzECToPYIk?si=4_4GZ2I6fnMpDA7e

• That's Who I Praise - Brandon Lake
  https://youtu.be/hefLdjeclSs?si=u9UJS8jgWJqjrzOF

• Don't Let The Darkness - We The Kingdom
  https://youtu.be/wUSTYU0S014?si=YQK6Gu4S9njHtedm

• This Little Light - MK Green
  https://youtu.be/Nm_rcZrojSc?si=77EaGqdBOG48iTk6

• Even Then - Micah Tyler
  https://youtu.be/bR9UsXgIAjg?si=YvZ8PoLmsfY7-dgH

• The Good Fight - Among The Lost
  https://youtu.be/j649n15JmdY?si=ULb1kHH4uoAOoCWU

• Wake Me Up Again - Tim Timmons
  https://youtu.be/2J1CKnye7hg?si=7v4uynd_ZU8GANXu

• World On Fire - For King & Country
  https://youtu.be/z9uAU8Z3zkk?si=SpTFgulI8ERM3G2N

• Talking To Jesus - Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music ft. Brandon Lake
  https://youtu.be/OXsxw1fRHMA?si=Rmbio2U_pQ1uRJpH

• Dear Younger Me - MercyMe
  https://youtu.be/-l70C3ePyIQ?si=tIDALzDDiortwYAE

• I'm Yours - Blanca & Ryan Ellis
  https://youtu.be/LL935baYhKU?si=re7zet6gBogG64NS

• Ain't No Way - Jamie MacDonald
  https://youtu.be/NhWFyYKhEqQ?si=wNV0m2Tw0wciID3E

• Hard Fought Hallelujah - Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll & Jon Batiste
  https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=eR0iL2K24P9hkfVC

💬 SPOTIFY POLL:What’s something you need to stop carrying alone?

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If this episode encouraged you today, would you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with somebody who may need hope right now?

You are not stuck.

And this next season of your life does NOT have to look like the last one.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show Podcast, Steven dives into Isaiah 43:19 and the powerful reminder that God is still creating new paths, new opportunities, and fresh beginnings—even in places that feel dry, difficult, or uncertain.

📖 “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”— Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)

This episode is filled with:
🔥 encouragement for anyone walking through a hard season
🛤️ hope for people ready for a fresh start
🎓 a heartfelt pep talk for students entering a brand-new season of life
🙏 reminders that you don’t have to carry every burden alone
❤️ encouragement to choose kindness even while struggling yourself
🌅 motivation to move into this week with expectation instead of fear

Plus:🏆 Steven shares the story of receiving a “Tech Whisperer” award at Lake City Honors
🎣 updates from family life and Grace’s busy week ahead
🙏 Pastor Larry Walls’ powerful Drive-Time Devotion on God’s grace during difficult seasons
🎶 a special moment from church featuring “Thank You Jesus For The Blood”
💬 conversations about burnout, survival mode, and learning to truly live again
🌎 listener shoutouts from Alabama, Florida, Germany, and beyond

And honestly?This episode feels like a deep breath for anyone emotionally exhausted.

🎧 FAMILY EDITION (Expanded Version):

Episode:https://youtu.be/7jZAYTu94gY
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo

🎵 SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AXH4MLODcaWqReNspuFmh?si=w1guKH0rSeO5RVA2YcZCkQ

🎶 FEATURED SONGS

God Only Knows - For King & Country
https://youtu.be/Q5cPQg3oq-o?si=BxaWR5mpGSCEqDVs

Gratitude - Brandon Lake
https://youtu.be/dQdfs5S6jyA?si=1MIuHeOtVnm3Xt9a

Where Would I Be - Peter Burton
https://youtu.be/h9gePir11ic?si=53H4KyvMmjnsZ74j

Praise - Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/f2oxGYpuLkw?si=WaL4YDiBHIZDIqo4

Thank You Jesus For The Blood - Charity Gayle, ft. Deborah Brown, Cassie & Steven Speegle - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1330949505627587

Ain’t No Way - Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/JMDKbTwao2E?si=obUG3qzLrTNO59Ur

Keep Me In The Moment - Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/xb1bx3hYfzg?si=hwSz0rygAAST6_GD

Finished - Caleb & John
https://youtu.be/uN465yP7XfM?si=cowXHxRtFwo7W54s

Good - Matthew West
https://youtu.be/BquLbLcwrZU?si=yhIZJPzUlvv_zxjr

I Never Shall Forget The Day - Gaither & The Speer Family
https://youtu.be/QUkzf0gdMII?si=JiL1jxdmM4TzOLIp

This Little Light - MK Green
https://youtu.be/Nm_rcZrojSc?si=8Azqf-JmRddztbG1

The Way - Jon Reddick
https://youtu.be/tm2lx70JkMU?si=HUIT8WEVCh0JmqaI

Won’t He Do It - We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/qnNDHJVHrMU?si=5pKrg3XOexoW5Uso

I’d Do It Again - Andrew Ripp
https://youtu.be/Z5237PbQHsg?si=KnZGeZqx96ceH1rC

📊 TODAY’S SPOTIFY POLL

💬 What part of your life feels ready for a new beginning?

My mindset My faith journey My relationships My future direction

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Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

Fear has gotten really loud lately.

And honestly?A lot of people are exhausted by it.

Fear of the future.Fear of failure.Fear of change.Fear of what might happen next.
Fear is created by headlines, social media, stress, uncertainty, and the constant pressure of life.

But today’s episode is a reminder that fear does NOT have to lead your life.

In this powerful Friday episode of The Lifeline Morning Show Podcast, Steven unpacks one of the most important verses for anxious seasons:

📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)

And together, we tackle:

• why so many people feel emotionally stuck
• how fear quietly controls our thinking
• why headlines and social media amplify anxiety
• the difference between being informed and being formed by fear
• and how to begin walking in freedom again

This episode also includes:🎣 a heartfelt father/daughter fishing story with Grace at Lake Guntersville🎡 playground chaos, Air Speegle Airlines, and spinning merry-go-rounds🎓 encouragement for students facing transitions and uncertainty🙏 prayers for freedom, peace, courage, and emotional healing📚 one of the most fascinating conversations yet about America’s biggest fears❤️ a reminder that your life was made for impact - not just attention🌎 encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, discouraged, or emotionally exhausted

And honestly?This one feels incredibly timely.

🎧 WANT THE FULL FAMILY EDITION?The Focused Edition gives you the strongest encouragement and biggest moments from the show…

But the Family Edition gives you:😂 the live moments🚗 extra stories🎙️ listener interaction🙏 additional encouragement📻 and the complete live morning show atmosphere

📺 Listen to the Family Edition here:

https://youtu.be/YZgjlV-briM

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

🎵 TODAY’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18cY9XbfcPQKmrTkk3VNs1?si=TA1qscxOSGKUd9Exjr9iDg

🎶 FEATURED SONGS

• No Fear — Jon Reddick
  https://youtu.be/GYtUec8mzak?si=W4AOdSgulrYGlk0D
• The Love I Have For You — Colton Dixon
  https://youtu.be/jBmrpm53JV0?si=g9p_RFK-CaMr5i_A
• How Good It Is — Chris Tomlin
  https://youtu.be/6qBlRNki-Xc?si=EVXTSetssk5OzTZj
• No Survivors — Jeremy Camp
  https://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=FJscvQOGXIx5FgOc
• Hello My Name Is — Matthew West
  https://youtu.be/ZuJWQzjfU3o?si=eQ4Y2nJJUGax2mzZ
• I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever — Tommy Walker
  https://www.tiktok.com/@tommy.walker.mini/video/7639385013515029774?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7257921208003675650
• I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever — Shane & Shane
  https://youtu.be/bBLKXKrtPP4?si=UZzJPH7gIH9AtRlv
• I’ve Found Jesus — Passion
  https://youtu.be/Y9bLTNmR7tA?si=VIkBSPEfbe8rr7tt
• For God Is With Us — For King & Country
  https://youtu.be/9HErRFLapu4?si=ep4pyQYUA5jj3BEA
• Are You Washed In The Blood — Tommy Walker
  https://www.tiktok.com/@tommy.walker.mini/video/7634250431589387533?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7257921208003675650
• Nearness — Mark Barlow
  https://youtu.be/3g4XUPKuxcI?si=LOQ2dX3sQTdbzRsE
• I’ve Got A Fire — Pat Barrett
  https://youtu.be/zIl8zN_2jN4?si=taG0QN370u55c6-B

📊 TODAY’S SPOTIFY POLL

💬 What fear has tried to control your thinking lately?

Fear of failureFear of the futureFear of changeFear that I’m not enough

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🙌 FINAL THOUGHTFear may be loud…

…but it does not have to become the voice that leads your life.

God has given you:⚡ power❤️ love🛡️ self-discipline

So breathe.Trust Him.And keep moving forward.

Some of the biggest moments in your life…will begin before you feel ready for them.

That’s what today’s episode is all about.

Most people think courage means:

• feeling confident
• having no fear
• knowing exactly how everything will work out

But what if courage actually shows up AFTER the first step?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show Podcast, Steven unpacks Deuteronomy 31:6 and reminds us that fear does not automatically mean “stop.”

Sometimes…
fear simply means:
👉 this matters.

And maybe the reason you’ve felt stuck lately is because you’ve been waiting to feel completely ready first.

This episode is packed with encouragement for anyone facing:

• uncertainty
• fear
• self-doubt
• overthinking
• transition
• or the pressure of taking the next step

Because you are not facing it alone.

📖 Today’s Word of Life — Deuteronomy 31:6
🔥 Why confidence often comes AFTER the first step
🎓 A motivational pep talk for students navigating fear, pressure, and social anxiety
📚 A fascinating psychology experiment about “invisible scars” and self-doubt
❤️ Encouragement for anyone who feels like damaged goods
🙏 A powerful reminder about integrity, obedience, and trusting God’s leadership
🎣 Steven prepares to take Grace fishing on a school field trip at Lake Guntersville
👨‍👧 A heartfelt conversation about fatherhood and emotional growth
📖 From Ashes to Glory — Day 86 (The Ascension of Jesus)
🌎 Listener shoutouts from Kansas, Atlanta, Germany, and across North Alabama
🙏 Pastor Larry Walls’ Drive Time Devotion on diligence and missed opportunity

The focused edition gives you the strongest encouragement and major moments from the show…

But the Family Edition gives you:
🎵 all the music
😂 the live moments
🚗 The Carline Competition
🎙️ listener interaction
🙏 extra encouragement
❤️ deeper stories
📻 and the complete atmosphere of the live radio show

📺 Listen to the Family Edition here:
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🎧 Listen Along Here:
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• Somebody Like Me — Caleb & John
  https://youtu.be/ddpQoFLiMtg?si=u1JgvbKNJ6bmg88x
• This Little Light — MK Green
  https://youtu.be/Nm_rcZrojSc?si=fgCuscM95SvVjl_e
• Give Him Praise — Building 429
  https://youtu.be/XJK42sOWPMA?si=Vc9sioHlD8ZksyQ4
• Awaken Us Today — A Great Awakening
  https://youtu.be/rgf4nozLeBo?si=60nHAsCMGJAQ6NhY
• Thank You — Forrest Frank
  https://youtu.be/UVMOqPBhssY?si=HOKBwmQ3AiHE5TyH
• That’s My King — CeCe Winans
  https://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8?si=7bYSS9tUqJe5AXBJ
• Somebody Prayed — Crowder
  https://youtu.be/GVITQPGlI30?si=GYfG-TWjM7KMVVhU
• Scars — I Am They
  https://youtu.be/OqjGT9BSyJA?si=HLjOEY8fZTaXt-GR
• I’d Do It Again — Andrew Ripp
  https://youtu.be/Z5237PbQHsg?si=6rxFuFT3aX8_ECFP
• Hard Fought Hallelujah — Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
  https://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=mBoUYFWwLCM1Bo7S
• Allelujah — Elevation Worship
  https://youtu.be/zOCbWOw0PPE?si=i6nCMMErlBgG_KLw

💬 What’s one thing you’ve been waiting to feel “ready” for before taking the next step?

Your answer might encourage someone else too.

🎙️ The Lifeline Morning Show airs LIVE weekdays from 6AM–10AM CST on 88.5 JFM.

🌐 Listen worldwide at:
885jfm.com

👉 Click the “On Now” button and press play.

Request a song.
Send a message.
Join the family.
And help us keep filling the map with hope.

You may never feel fully fearless.

But you don’t have to wait for perfect confidence before you move forward.

Take the next step.Trust God enough to move.And watch courage grow along the way.

Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

The battle usually starts long before the moment actually arrives.

Before the conversation.Before the opportunity.Before the next step.

It starts in your thoughts.

“This won’t work.”“I’m not strong enough.”“I’ll probably fail.”“This is too big for me.”

And eventually…you start moving defeated too.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show Podcast, Steven unpacks one of the most powerful declarations from David in 2 Samuel 22:👉 “In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall."

This episode is a reminder that faith isn’t pretending that obstacles aren’t real.Faith is realizing that they are not bigger than God.

If fear, anxiety, discouragement, or overthinking have been shrinking your confidence lately, this episode is for you.

💡 IN TODAY’S EPISODE

📖 Today’s Word of Life — 2 Samuel 22:30🔥 A powerful conversation about defeated thinking and fear☀️ Steven reflects on sunrise over Lake Guntersville and learning to notice beauty again🙏 Why “giving your worries to God” is different than simply “letting it go”🎓 A motivational pep talk for students finishing the school year strong⚽ Soccer season updates + stories from student teaching and coaching🎙️ Pastor Larry Walls’ Drive Time Devotion about perseverance and staying focused🌊 Worship on the Water details + behind-the-scenes story of how Tim Timmons became the guest speaker🎵 An incredible story involving “Even If” by MercyMe & Tim Timmons📖 From Ashes to Glory — Day 85⏳ Why waiting with praise changes everything✨ Steven discovers 16-year-old artist MK Green and her viral song “This Little Light”🙌 A closing challenge to walk like God is actually with you

🎧 WANT THE FULL FAMILY EDITION?

📺 Listen to the Family Edition here:

Episode:

https://youtu.be/GiUMr9RTeWo

Playlist:

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

🎵 TODAY’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST🎧 Listen Along Here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qMuq1gGXhkBWJTZmFBKS1?si=mb1c_0OlSQuA0hEQRi00zA

🎶 FEATURED SONGS

• ​The Way — Jon Reddickhttps://youtu.be/tm2lx70JkMU?si=dGt2kGG9CfadyQQ3
• ​Heaven Help Me — Zach Williamshttps://youtu.be/1CH5QaYzinI?si=28jdqYKK1kTTUDUg
• ​How Good It Is — Chris Tomlinhttps://youtu.be/6qBlRNki-Xc?si=j83cln1RfpmGKrNG
• ​Homesick For Heaven — Phil Wickhamhttps://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=wJpDt36InfZMapey
• ​Fires — Jordan St. Cyrhttps://youtu.be/XOrSj9w01xw?si=ZlAPK53xOLuea4nb
• ​Even If — MercyMehttps://youtu.be/B6fA35Ved-Y?si=qgU17QL-c-4LHACP
• ​Prove It — Crowder & K.B.https://youtu.be/0fsKoK9yLE0?si=6EhaedUe7tdXl9si
• ​Almost Home — MercyMehttps://youtu.be/9lKdHXfpsFQ?si=5oKhhA6f6xGm3U58
• ​Anything For You — Among The Losthttps://youtu.be/rjcpVRAqHxU?si=9m86nnuEUFuHb7ra
• ​He Is Exalted — Twila Parishttps://youtu.be/keVPL9HfuJ8?si=O7ak72ML8yGYpL__
• ​Small Sacrifice — Twila Parishttps://youtu.be/lUvKIt-Q8hM?si=hHzS1z9PXRO4vFgo
• ​The God Who Stays — Matthew Westhttps://youtu.be/QPwd_TQpsHY?si=-FmgvH31QF-VWjXo
• ​This Little Light — MK Green Musichttps://youtu.be/Nm_rcZrojSc?si=QBi4iwaMVh1EZ_3M

📊 DON’T FORGET TODAY’S SPOTIFY POLLToday’s episode includes a Spotify poll and we’d genuinely love to hear from you.

💬 What’s one area of your life where you need to stop thinking defeated thoughts?

Your answer might encourage someone else too.

🎙️ The Lifeline Morning Show airs LIVE weekdays from 6AM–10AM CST on 88.5 JFM.

📻 COME HANG OUT LIVE🌐 Listen worldwide at:885jfm.com

👉 Click the “On Now” button and press play.

Request a song.Send a message.Join the family.And let’s keep filling the map with hope together.

🙌 FINAL THOUGHT

You don’t have to pretend the wall isn’t real.

You just have to remember that it isn’t bigger than God.

So stop rehearsing defeat.Stop shrinking back.And stop moving like you’ve already lost.

Walk like God is actually with you.

Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.

Fear usually doesn’t ruin your life all at once.

It happens slowly.

You stop trying.
You stop risking.
You stop dreaming.
You stop stepping forward.

Not because you don’t care anymore…
but because disappointment, pressure, and discouragement slowly taught you to protect yourself.

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show Podcast, Steven unpacks one of the most powerful reminders in Hebrews 10: 👉 But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.If fear has been making your world smaller…this episode is your reminder to stand firm, trust God again, and move forward in faith.

Because you are not alone.And that changes everything.

💡 IN TODAY’S EPISODE📖 Today’s Word of Life — Hebrews 10:39🔥 A powerful conversation about fear, retreat, and faith🎓 Encouragement to start dreaming again without limitations🙏 Why faith means refusing to let fear define your future📖 From Ashes to Glory — Day 84⏳ A reminder that waiting seasons are preparation seasons😂 Funny parenting + slang stories (“I got you, Queen”)❤️ Encouragement for overwhelmed parents in this busy season📚 The incredible story of a teacher whose impact lasted generations⚽ Steven talks soccer season, field trips, and Grace growing up🙌 A strong closing reminder from Romans 8 about the love of God

🎧 WANT THE FULL FAMILY EDITION?The focused podcast gives you the core encouragement and major segments...

But the Family Edition gives you the FULL morning show experience.

📺 Listen to the Family Edition here:

Episode: https://youtu.be/wPFPH6If_hg

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

🎵 TODAY’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

🎧 Listen Along Here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0tacW5vaQQBFXcPEoXTP6c?si=yUiJwM9cR6m85kgvMFDq-Q

🎶 FEATURED SONGS

• Rest On Us — Housefires
  https://youtu.be/DNg4uQtGuds?si=Fo_CDfD1e0ug1_zG
• Fill My Cup — Andrew Ripp
  https://youtu.be/Db-DdcozHmE?si=XxQopf8W--xaWKRJ
• Good — Matthew West
  https://youtu.be/BquLbLcwrZU?si=nXEcHltGKoYtKC7_
• Homesick For Heaven — Phil Wickham
  https://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=iQR4WtrBaZEFfW2M
• Can’t Steal My Joy — Josiah Queen & Brandon Lake
  https://youtu.be/d5sxxjWcrgY?si=DJz1AW_yNOwR6mlv
• How Great Is Our God — Chris Tomlin
  https://youtu.be/XV4nOVmWW2A?si=a4PIB9VIB4u9wuGr
• Yes I Am — Christian Paul
  https://youtu.be/7t7T5Bz78Jc?si=nkV6ddx7ltSDVqGS
• Fight Of My Life — Rend Collective
  https://youtu.be/_1JA-4Ky0rA?si=qZYsaEmHSwbzpJYD
• Have Your Way — Katy Nichole
  https://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=0_RrtgcHqN7Olz6Z
• Worship Through It — Tasha Layton
  https://youtu.be/cBw1ZmBi7ZI?si=WVcKHZ96Ax5bPqOR
• Shake — MercyMe
  https://youtu.be/YJFA5Bitv7w?si=sGYYUUbHGSUAdhoX
• God Only Knows — for KING & COUNTRY
  https://youtu.be/Q5cPQg3oq-o?si=P8gPd9EmQ4BSH8UA
• Demons — Josiah Queen
  https://youtu.be/xwXP0pXGQyU?si=9GDkYvMFyX3P2EhZ
• Voice Of Truth — Casting Crowns
  https://youtu.be/9cKm_mYVPQE?si=3cOSICmKlybvLn64
• Mighty Name Of Jesus — Hope Darst
  https://youtu.be/CFfQFwjfTPY?si=0-5n46iKE3kyeewG
• Cartoons — Chris Rice
  https://youtu.be/n8BKunlglaI?si=wvx35SWXyHYtZyZV
• Child of Love — We The Kingdom
  https://youtu.be/B5WboGDgEO8?si=V8lF91FY4-WhpOIf

📊 DON’T FORGET TODAY’S SPOTIFY POLLToday’s episode includes a Spotify poll, and we’d genuinely love to hear from you.

💬 Has fear ever slowly talked you out of something you once felt excited about?

Your answer might encourage someone else, too.

📻 JOIN US LIVE🎙️ The Lifeline Morning Show airs LIVE weekdays from 6AM–10AM CST on 88.5 JFM.

🌐 Listen worldwide at:885jfm.com

👉 Click “On Now” and press play.

Send a message.Request a song.Share your story.Come be part of the family.

🙌 FINAL THOUGHTFear wants to shrink your world.

Faith reminds you:God is still with you.

So don’t retreat.Don’t shrink back.Don’t stop dreaming.

Stand firm.Keep trusting.And take the next right step.

Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.