JANUARY
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1/01 A Year That Truly Counts
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As a new year begins, host Mark Gauthier invites us to pause and ask a deeper question. Not just what we want to accomplish, but how God wants to shape our hearts and use our days. Rooted in Psalm 90:12, this reminder calls us to live intentionally, love boldly, and make everyday moments matter on Making Your Life Count.
01/02 Need for Him
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Recognizing our need for Jesus Christ can be truly life-changing. Today on Making Your Life Count, Matt Roberts says, In Christ, there is always hope for a fresh start.
01/05 Boldness Through Identity
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How does knowing your identity in Christ give you boldness to share your faith? Today on Making Your Life Count, David Goetsch shares how embracing who you are in Christ can empower you to reach others with the Good News.
01/06 Living As A Light
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Living as a light for Christ starts right where God has placed you. Today on Making Your Life Count, Music Artist Cade Thompson shares how embracing your unique place in God’s plan allows you to shine brightly and make a meaningful difference.
01/07 Showing Up Matters
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Building healthy relationships starts with showing up and being real. Today on Making Your Life Count, Tiffany Bluhm shares how authenticity and presence strengthen our connections with others.
01/08 Identity Changes Everything
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Knowing your identity in Christ transforms your life completely. Today on Making Your Life Count, Nathan Cochran reflects on how embracing who you are in Christ reshapes your purpose, confidence, and influence.
01/09 Helping People Know God
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Helping others know God begins with sharing His Word. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kari Patterson shares her heart for guiding people into a deeper relationship with God through Scripture.
01/12 A Spirit Filled New Beginning
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This new year, Mark Gauthier invites us to think beyond resolutions and ask a deeper question. What if each day started with surrender to God’s Spirit, just as Cru founder Bill Bright practiced? Discover how walking with the Spirit through prayer, care, and sharing hope can shape a year that truly counts on Making Your Life Count.
01/13 One Yes That Changed Everything
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Shannon Compere never imagined how one simple “yes” to discipleship and a summer mission would shape her future. What began as a step of obedience grew into a deeper faith, a global vision, and a willingness to trust God far beyond her comfort zone. Hear how God used those early steps to expand her view of Him and the world on Making Your Life Count.
01/14 Rest in What’s Already Done
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Kyle Winkler discovered that trying harder only left him exhausted. True transformation comes when we believe that what Jesus has done is enough—His love defines us, frees us, and changes us from the inside out. Hear Kyle’s story of resting in God’s truth on Making Your Life Count.
01/15 Freedom for a Purpose
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Joshua Broome reminds us that healing from the past isn’t just possible—it’s promised. Through Jesus, we’re not only free from sin, but free to live with purpose. Hear how truth in Christ dismantles lies, brings lasting freedom, and empowers a life that counts on Making Your Life Count.
01/16 Stronger Together
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Kelley Tyan reminds us that we were never meant to do life alone. Through community and prayer, God brings hope, healing, and real breakthrough. Small steps of faith and simple prayers can change everything when we walk together. Hear Kelley’s encouragement to stay connected and keep moving forward on Making Your Life Count.
01/19 Pillars of Faith
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Shane and Shane discuss the importance of training children up to know and follow God today on Making Your Life Count.
01/20 Closer To Him
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Knowing God and growing closer to Him is such an amazing experience. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Musician Chris Whittington says using our God given imagination to creatively share Christ can be exciting as we grow deeper in our journey with Him.
01/21 Stepping Out
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Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone is something you need to do, even if it might seem difficult. Today on Making Your Life Count, Billie Jauss says stepping up and stepping out are great ways you can make a positive difference in people's lives
01/22 Helping Hand
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Helping people in times of need! For Al Goff of Unto, that is something he feels compelled to do. Today on Making Your Life Count, Al, says that the words of Jesus really struck a chord in his life and faith.
01/23 Finding God in Loneliness
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You are not alone… that is such a wonderful truth to remember. Today on Making Your Life Count, singer Lauren Daigle says there was a specific point in time when her relationship with God became real to her. Listen as she shares her unique story.
01/26 When a Small Yes Matters
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What started as one simple, Spirit-inspired idea became a movement across Los Angeles. Matthew Barnett shares how listening to God and saying yes, even when it felt impractical, opened the door for lives and communities to be changed. This story is a powerful reminder that when God prompts your heart to reach people, it may be the beginning of something far greater than you imagined. Hear the full story on Making Your Life Count.
01/27 God’s Word
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Despite facing blindness for much of her life, singer Ginny Owens has been a bright light for Jesus Christ by encouraging people through music. Ginny says scripture has been particularly meaningful for her.
01/28 Use What God Gave You
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Kim Gentry Meyer reminds us that God never asked us to be the best, only to be faithful with what He’s given us. Comparison and self-doubt can keep us holding back, but true worship is offering our honest, wholehearted effort to Him. When we stop measuring ourselves against others and simply use our gifts with confidence, we discover that obedience, authenticity, and trust are enough. Hear Kim’s encouragement to stop holding back and start offering your best on Making Your Life Count.
01/29 Transformation in Him
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Music artist Matt Papa has often looked to God's Word for encouragement. Matt says that what the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians can really strike a chord with all of us.
01/30 Grace for the Weary Heart
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Pastor Mike Novotny reminds us that when depression hits, God is not handing you a checklist. He is sending His love, His help, and His presence. Drawing from the Psalms, Mike shares how Scripture offers both truth and compassion in the darkest moments. Hear how God meets you with grace and hope on Making Your Life Count.
