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Today's reading is Mark 8:22-30, Matthew 16:13-20, Luke 9:18-20, Mark 8:31-9:1, Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 9:21-27, Mark 9:2-13, Matthew 17:1-13, Luke 9:28-36, Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-21, Luke 9:37-43, Mark 9:30-32, Matthew 17:22-23, Luke 9:43-45, and Matthew 17:24-27.

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This month, we will be reading from the ⁠NIV Bible⁠ in Chronological Order.

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What if the waiting seasons of your life weren’t detours—but the very place where the deepest growth happens? In this beautiful, vulnerable, and soul-stirring conversation, DawnCheré Wilkerson joins Ginny Yurich to talk about her book Slow Burn and the hidden work God does in our hearts while we wait. From infertility to surprise pregnancies, from palm trees weathering hurricanes to century plants that bloom after decades, DawnCheré shares unforgettable metaphors from nature that reflect God's purpose in the pauses. This episode reminds us that life doesn’t begin after the breakthrough—it’s happening now, in the middle of the slow burn.

With raw honesty, DawnCheré explores the power of music, the significance of celebration, and the miracle of showing up even when our hearts feel weary. Whether you’re in a season of waiting, grieving, hoping, or holding on, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and the courage to live fully—right where you are.

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Today's reading is Mark 7:1-23, Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:31-37, Matthew 15:29-31, Mark 8:1-10, Matthew 15:32-39, Matthew 16:1-4, Mark 8:11-21, and Matthew 16:5-12.

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This month, we will be reading from the ⁠NIV Bible⁠ in Chronological Order.

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Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at ⁠⁠⁠www.ccpubliclife.org⁠⁠⁠.

Today's host was a guest host, Melissa Wear, Owner of Public Square Strategies.

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We are so excited to have our two brilliant friends, Kelly Corrigan AND her daughter, Claire Corrigan Lichty on the podcast today! 

Kelly Corrigan has been called “the voice of her generation” by O, the Oprah magazine. She’s a New York Times Bestseller, and hosts her podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders. 

Claire Corrigan Lichty graduated from the University of Virginia with a double major in computer science and drama. She writes code, stories, and jokes for stand-up. 

You are SO going to enjoy this amazing conversation between a mother and daughter and the gift that it can be to be a friend to your mother or daughter!

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Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience

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Modern screen time isn’t just harmless entertainment—it’s reshaping our kids’ brains. In this summer mashup with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, we explore how immersive, interactive tech—especially in early childhood—alters neurological development and leads to impulsivity, poor focus, and even addiction.

Packed with clinical insights and hopeful strategies, this episode is a wake-up call for parents who want more for their kids than digital babysitters. Learn how early tech exposure chips away at curiosity, creativity, and resilience—and what you can do instead to help your child thrive in the real world.

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Today's reading is Luke 9:7-9, Mark 6:14-29, Matthew 14:1-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15, Mark 6:45-52, Matthew 14:22-33, John 6:16-21, Mark 6:53-56, Matthew 14:34-36, and John 6:22-71.

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This month, we will be reading from the ⁠NIV Bible⁠ in Chronological Order.

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This is a personal episode, but it’s also a very public episode, as what we’re talking about has been all over the news and social media. Today I’m addressing what’s going on in LA right now. 

As the son of immigrants, this isn’t theoretical for me, but I’m not pretending to have all the answers. I want to help us ask better questions, because when we ask better questions, we hear better stories. And when we hear better stories, we become better humans. 

This isn’t a hot take, and I’m not pushing an agenda. I truly believe that curiosity is more powerful than certainty. And proximity is more powerful than politics.

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He’s led worship in rooms filled with thousands, but some of the most sacred moments in Kristian Stanfill’s faith journey have happened in the quiet moments offstage. In this episode, he shares honestly about what’s shaped him and the simple beauty of returning to God.