AUGUST
08-01 Walking with God
It is true. Walking with God is incredibly fulfilling, but as we all know, our walk with the Lord can be challenged by many things. Today on Making Your Life Count, a good friend of mine, Steve Sellers, a leader with Cru, talks about navigating those challenges. 
08-02 Prayer
One exciting part of our walks with God is learning how to talk with Him. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jonathan Parnell says that prayer is important on many levels. 
08-03 Disconnected
Sometimes we can feel disconnected as we walk with God. Well today on Making Your Life Count, Paul David Tripp explains. 
08-06 Attention to Prayer Prayer is vital when it comes to walking closely with God. Today on Making Your Life Count, listen as William McDowell shares how prayer makes a difference. 
08-07 Common Need
You know, we really are all the same, in that we each need a Savior – Jesus Christ. Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Joe Kissack explains. 
08-08 Family Prayer
Prayer … as a parent, it should be a top priority for your kids and for your entire family. David Thomas explains more on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
08-09 Listening
Listening to people ... for Brian, it’s how he begins to build relationships, and how he shows people that he cares. He’s our guest on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
08-10 Light
In your neighborhood, at your workplace and in your community God can use you to be a light for Him. Well, Shannon Perry says living consistently is key to shining Christ’s light. 
08-13 Opportunities
You know, God’s gives us all opportunities every day to point people to Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Michele Cushatt shares what those opportunities might look like. 
08-14 God’s Word
Spending time daily in God’s Word is so very important. Today on Making Your Life Count, Jay Dennis explains why. 
08-15 Share Your Story
You know, we all have a story to share? And God can use your past experiences to provide encouragement and hope to people. Today on Making Your Life Count, Linda Fergerson discusses the importance of sharing your story… and how God can use that in powerful ways 
08-16 Following God
As followers of Christ, we often talk about God’s strength in our weakness. But what about our God-given strengths? Willow Sprague wants God to use the abilities He’s given her to make a difference in people’s lives. 
08-17 Training Kids
Teaching children to follow God is a big task, but thankfully we have some great advice to follow from the Bible. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Bruce Stacey shares his thoughts. 
08-20 Storms
Even though life has “storms,” God is there to see you through. Today on Making Your Life Count, Adam Davis shares what he’s learned about life’s trials. Consider the life of the Apostle Paul for instance. 
08-21 Be a Light
Every day, there are opportunities to be a light for Christ. Today on Making Your Life Count, Benton Hall tells of a time God allowed him to share unexpectedly -- to the last person he thought possible. 
08-22 Daily Quiet Time
Musician Moriah Peters is so amazed at the creative ways God teaches her as she spends time with Him daily . On today’s Making Your Life Count, Moriah shares just how imaginative God is. 
08-23 Peace
Life can get hectic sometimes. But in spite of the hustle and bustle, Jesus promises us peace and rest. Today on Making Your Life Count, Shaunti Feldhahn brings us to the heart of the matter. 
08-24 Control
We all want to maintain a certain level of control in life, don’t we? Today on Making Your Life Count, Shannon Popkin shares how she struggled with letting go and allowing God to have control of her life. 
08-27 Bible Study
Studying God’s Word is a vital component of walking closely with Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Skip Heitzig shares the importance of Bible study. 
08-28 Discouragement
Although we all face discouragement in life sometimes, God is there to give strength and hope when you need it the most. Listen as Tanika Fitzgerald speaks from her own experience on today's Making Your Life Count. 
08-29 Light in the Dark
To some, Hollywood seems like a pretty dark place. But even in the midst of the darkness, God can make His light known. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Lucas Miles shares how he’s seen God work in Hollywood. 
08-30 Walking With God
Prayer is such an important part of walking with God. Today on Making Your Life Count, Becky Baudouin shares how prayer makes a difference for her in her daily life. 
08-31 Daily Relationship
Maintaining a daily relationship with God is crucial in your walk with Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Jesse Pruett shares from his own experience how to follow after God. |
08-01 Growth
Growing as a believer in Christ takes time. Today on Making Your Life Count, Andy Mineo talks about how friends helped in that process. 
08-02 Pray-Care-Share
When Joni Eareckson Tada recalls the diving accident that left her paralyzed at age 17, she knows it was these three things that made all the difference. She explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
08-03 Available
Are you available to be used by God at the spur of the moment? Christian counselor Dwight Bain has experienced this before. He gives an example today on Making Your Life Count. 
08-06 Unexpected Following God sometimes means going unexpected places. Just what might that mean? Well, musician David Crowder explains what he’s learned along the way. 
08-07 True Life-Change
Drumming for the popular band, Hootie and the Blowfish, Jim Sonefeld lived life in the fast lane, but ultimately he realized that change was needed. Jim shares just how that change occurred. 
08-08 Persistence
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase… “Persistence pays off.” On today’s Making Your Life Count, Matt Gilman reminds us of a Bible character who exhibited tremendous persistence. 
08-09 God's Plan
Sometimes we may know what God wants us to do, but we only see reasons why we can’t do things. And Jim Gash finally realized how his excuses had prevented him from taking part in God’s greater plan for his life. 
08-10 Online Conversations
Leading people to faith in Christ … using social media? On today’s Making Your Life Count Aaron Marshall shares the unique story of how his brother was able to do just that. 
08-13 Overcoming
We all have certain weaknesses, don’t we? But through them, we can grow stronger. On today’s Making Your Life Count, recording artist Jason Gray, who has a speech challenge, explains how God can use our handicaps for His glory. 
08-14 Biblical Story
Pastor and author Max Lucado says the biblical story of Joshua can really help us make our lives count. Listen as Max describes how it applies to us still today. 
08-15 His Time and Place
You know, we’re living in some pretty interesting times. But how can we show God’s love and be a Light to people in the process of everyday life? David Platt gives us his thoughts. 
08-16 Answers
Sometimes we’re asked spiritual questions that are difficult to answer. Daniel Darling talks about ways we can respond. 
08-17 Reset
Do you ever wish you could hit the reset button on your life? Well, Nick Hall says that you can. This idea can also appeal to those who do not know Christ. He explains on today's Making Your Life Count. 
08-20 Importance of Prayer
The Bible says, “The prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective.” You know, prayer really does make a difference. And as film producer Stephen Kendrick believes, it's a great way to make your life count. Stephen says prayer should really be the starting point. 
08-21 God’s Help
It’s amazing how God can work in stressful situations... to provide peace for you, and even to provide opportunities to share Him. Well, for Jennifer Rothschild, who is blind, God used an unlikely pair to help her navigate flight delays at an airport when she was traveling alone. She tells the story on today's Making Your Life Count. 
08-22 Risks
Following Jesus Christ is an exciting journey, but as with anything, there are risks involved. So how can you make your life count for eternity, despite the many uncertainties? Lisa Harper likes to share God’s life-changing hope everywhere she goes. Listen as she gives her insight on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
08-23 Making a Difference
Being at the right place and just the right time. You know, God gives each of us opportunities every day to be a light for Jesus Christ. Listen as Steve Douglass shares a personal story on today's Making Your Life Count! 
08-24 Caring for People
Caring for people… it’s an easy thing to say… but just what does it mean? Listen as Dallas Anderson explains what he’s learned about caring relationships on today's Making Your Life Count. 
08-27 Sharing Thru Technology
Technology is really making a difference in spreading the Gospel. Today on Making Your Life Count, Bobby Gruenwald, who developed a Bible App that is now installed on over 200 million smart phones and devices shares how people are growing closer to God. 
08-28 On Your Own
You know, it’s sometimes easy to feel like you’re able to do things in your own strength. Musician Trip Lee has learned that relying on God, in prayer, is far better that anything he could attempt to accomplish on his own. 
08-29 Heart Change
You know, sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference. For Sheryl Geisbrecht, one gently-spoken Scripture verse softened her very angry heart. On today’s Making Your Life Count, she shares her story. 
08-30 Change Through Christ
Sometimes God gives us visual reminders of how the wounds of Jesus Christ bring life and healing. Ken Castor describes one life-giving conversation on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
08-31 Satisfied
Can you be “satisfied” in your walk with God, even when you’re facing difficult circumstances? Listen as musician Jordan Feliz shares the story behind his song “Satisfied” on today’s Making Your Life Count. |
