Vision Forward with Stephen Schlabach

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
What are you listening to—and how is it shaping your life? Today’s episode turns the focus to input, reminding us that the voices we allow into our lives profoundly affect our direction, beliefs, and emotional well-being.
With countless distractions and opinions vying for our attention, it's never been more vital to choose wisely. Stephen draws from Luke 8:18, “Take heed how you hear,” to illustrate how input determines output. Whether it’s the media we consume, the conversations we entertain, or the internal narratives we allow, it all contributes to the person we become.
Tune in to rediscover the value of good input. encouraging, truth-filled, and purpose-driven words that lift your spirit and align you with God's voice. Learn how to guard your ears and your heart, so your life can reflect the positive influence you’ve allowed in.
Scripture Focus: Luke 8:18
Core Message: Your input shapes your outlook, guard your ears, and align with God’s truth. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
It’s time for a spiritual and mental check-up! Inspired by Zig Ziglar’s famous phrase, “A check-up from the neck up,” today’s message challenges you to examine your thoughts and attitude, because they shape your life more than you may realize.
Philippians 4:8 calls us to fix our thoughts on what is true, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. This isn’t just good advice, it’s a divine blueprint for emotional and spiritual health. Stephen unpacks how your attitude directly impacts your altitude, and how intentional thought patterns can lead to a more joy-filled, faith-driven life.
If you've been feeling stuck, discouraged, or negative, this is your reminder to take inventory. Start today by shifting your thoughts and renewing your attitude, and watch your life elevate.
Scripture Focus: Philippians 4:8
Core Message: A healthy mindset leads to a victorious life. Check in with your thoughts today. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
Start your day with power — the power of your own words. In today’s episode, Stephen shares the spiritual and practical significance of affirmations and how speaking faith-filled words can align your life with God’s purpose. Rooted in biblical principles, the practice of affirming truth over your life is more than just positive thinking—it’s a spiritual confession that activates God’s promises and renews your mind.
Proverbs 18:20 tells us, “Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.” Our words shape our inner narrative and external outcomes. They are creative, prophetic, and transformative. Whether you're facing a new challenge or simply seeking direction, the right declaration can shift your mindset and your day.
You’ll also hear real-life examples of affirmations you can begin speaking today, such as:

• “I am deeply rooted in God’s grace and strength.”
• “Today will be extraordinary as I embrace joy and extend kindness to others.”

Let this episode guide you into a life of purposeful words, shaping a reality filled with peace, confidence, and joy.

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 18:20
Core Message: Speak the truth in faith—your words carry power and purpose. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
In a world that normalizes anxiety, God offers an alternative freedom from worry. Today’s uplifting message invites you to release your cares and live in peace. As Stephen shares from 1 Peter 5:7, we are reminded that God not only allows us to give Him our burdens He also asks us to.
Worry drains our energy and clouds our perspective. But trusting in God's love and provision opens the door to a light, joy-filled heart. You are not meant to carry it all. You are invited to cast it all.
Let this episode lift the weight off your shoulders and replace it with the peace that comes from trusting your heavenly Father.
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 5:7
Cast your cares on God, He cares for you and carries your concerns. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
We become what we continually hear and meditate on. In this vital episode, Stephen explores the importance of guarding your mental and spiritual input. What you listen to, read, and watch determines what grows in your life.
John 10:4 reminds us that the sheep follow the shepherd because they know His voice. When God speaks, He doesn’t just inform us, He forms us. His voice reaffirms our identity, worth, and purpose. Amid the noise of life, make space to truly hear from your Father. His input is not just helpful, it’s essential.
Let His voice be the loudest and most trusted one in your life today. You’ll live stronger, freer, and with clarity that only heaven’s words can provide.
Scripture Focus: John 10:4
God’s voice is the most important input to listen to and live by. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
We were never meant to live only for ourselves. In today’s powerful message, Stephen paints a vision of a life that reaches beyond self-preservation into eternal significance. Every act of kindness, every gift of time or resources, and every expression of God’s grace in your life is part of something much bigger.
John 4:35 challenges us to “lift up our eyes” and recognize the ready harvest all around us. It’s a divine call to recognize that your life has eternal impact, not just in ministry or grand gestures, but even in the seemingly small things.
Discover the strength and satisfaction of living aligned with God's purpose for others, and awaken to your place in His great plan.
Scripture Focus: John 4:35
Your life is part of a greater purpose; lift up your eyes and live for it. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
True freedom isn’t accidental, it’s cultivated through intentional habits. Today’s message urges you to break the cycles of emotional oppression and fear by discovering the hidden triggers that keep you stuck. Once you recognize what’s stealing your peace, you’re empowered to replace those patterns with life-giving truths and behaviors.
Referencing John 10:10, Stephen reminds us that while the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, Jesus came to offer life, abundant, joy-filled, overflowing life. This episode encourages you to engage in the habits that protect and promote the freedom Christ has already made available to you. Identify your emotional patterns, confront the lies, and begin forming habits that reflect your identity as one who’s free indeed.
Scripture Focus: John 10:10
Abundant life comes when we reject the lies and embrace the habits of truth. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
“Be strong and very courageous.” These aren’t merely motivational words, they are declarations of divine reality. In this empowering episode, Stephen explores the unmatched authority and creative power of God’s spoken Word. From the beginning, when God said “Let there be light,” the universe obeyed. And when He speaks over your life today, it carries the same creative force.
Drawing from Hebrews 4:12, we’re reminded that God's Word is living, powerful, and active, discerning and directing our very thoughts and intentions. It doesn’t simply inform, it transforms. You are not being asked to become what He declares about you; rather, you are being declared to be what He has already made you.
Step into the certainty and strength of God's Word spoken over your life, and live from that place of divine affirmation.
Scripture Focus: Hebrews 4:12
What God speaks becomes a reality living in the power of His Word. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
Is your perspective limited to whether the cup is half full or half empty? Stephen invites us to consider a third, more powerful viewpoint: Is your life overflowing? Drawing from Psalm 23:5 and other Scriptures, today’s episode challenges us to move beyond survival and step into the divine promise of abundance.
The Bible doesn’t describe a life of lack—it describes rivers of living water, joy unspeakable, fullness of the Spirit, and a cup that runs over. This isn’t just poetic language—it’s God’s design for His children. You are meant to live a life so full that it spills over and blesses everyone around you.
Let this message expand your expectations. You’re not called to just make it through—you’re called to overflow.
Scripture Focus: Psalm 23:5
Core Message: God has designed you for a life of overflow—believe and live it. And remember, “Be The Light.”

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today’s Vision Forward!
In today’s message, Stephen brings our attention back to the essential, often-overlooked aspects of life, our fundamentals. These are the daily habits, mindsets, and disciplines that support the structure of everything else we do. When life gets overwhelming, it’s easy to neglect them, but it’s those very things that keep us grounded.
Psalm 102:4 paints a picture of someone so distressed that they forget to eat. It’s a striking metaphor for how stress and distraction can cause us to abandon the very things that nourish us spiritually and emotionally.
Whether it’s prayer, rest, Scripture, or quality relationships, this episode is a reminder to revisit and reinforce the foundational truths that hold your life together. Rebuild from the ground up and find strength in the basics.
Scripture Focus: Psalm 102:4
Core Message: Don't neglect the basics, your life is built on the fundamentals. And remember, “Be The Light.”