JULY
07-02 Sharing Experiences
Sharing your life experiences with people can be rewarding. And Ashleigh Slater says for her; that included sharing about a very difficult time in her life which opened the door for her to connect with someone on a much deeper level. 
07-03 Unexpected Journey
God desires to have a deep, vibrant relationship with you. Lorna Johnson attended a special event that set her on an unexpected journey to a deeper faith. And Lorna discovered there was a lot more to walking with God than she had initially thought. 
07-04 Freedom
Freedom —Independence--it’s something that we celebrate today. It’s also something we should celebrate every day. On today's Making Your Life Count, host Steve Douglass shares the story of one young woman who found a lasting freedom that she celebrates daily! 
07-05 Challenge
Despite missing most of his fingers and toes at birth, Greg Stoughton was challenged to reach for greater heights. Today on Making Your Life Count, Greg shares a personal story. 
07-06 Hope
Hope is something we all need, right. But how can you have hope? Listen as John Cooper of Skillet gives his perspective today on Making Your Life Count. 
07-09 Answers
Where can you find all of the answers you need in life? Jackie Green, whose family founded the Museum of the Bible, shares that God has given us a book with answers for every need that you and I have. 
07-10 Faith Example
You know, setting a positive faith example for your family can make a lasting difference. Listen as David Benham shares how his dad did just that on today's Making Your Life Count. 
07-11 Journey
As a Mom, Gina Butz has learned to rely on God in big ways. Today on Making Your Life Count, Gina shares some of her journey in growing closer to God. 
07-12 Living Daily for Christ
For musician JJ Weeks, something his mother said about starting his day off right really stuck with him. And JJ says giving his day to the Lord, every morning, is an exciting way to live. 
07-13 Expectations
You know, sometimes life turns out differently than what you may have planned or expected. And Jesse Pruett has seen this scenario unfold in his own life before. Listen as he explains the details. 
07-16 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. 
07-17 Plans
You know, we all make plans in life. But no matter how thorough we plan out the “next steps,” God ways are always best, and sometimes, unexpected. William McDowell discusses how God directs our paths on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
07-18 Facing the Unknown
How do you handle disappointing or even frightening news? Several years ago, former NFL quarterback Scott Stankavage was diagnosed with incurable leukemia. And many times he has been asked, “How do you handle it?” Listen to his answer on today's Making Your Life Count. 
07-19 Prayer Matters
Our prayers matter. A one-on-one or group conversation with God expresses our confidence in Him. But what do you do when you’re alone in a crisis and need friends to pray for you immediately? As Dr. Winfred Neely prayed for help, the idea came to use social media. 
07-20 Facing Fears
When Michele Cushatt learned she was facing a cancer diagnosis, it was natural to have a certain level of fear. But remembering just Who is in control of our lives provided some comfort. Listen as Michele shares her journey. 
07-23 Blessings
No matter what trials life presents, singer Laura Story knows firsthand God's blessings through it all. Today on Making Your Life Count, Laura discusses a song she has written about the blessings she’s seen despite a very dark time in her life. 
07-24 Daily Prayers
God hears our prayers and truly cares about everything in our lives. John 14:13 encourages us to ask for anything in His name. Listen as Lauren McAfee shares how her family sees God move as they pray for each other. 
07-25 Building Relationships
Do you have neighbors? Can you bake cookies? Many great relationships have started that way! On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jay Dennis describes what he and his wife Angie enjoy doing. 
07-26 Freedom in Him
No matter what your past might be, there’s freedom in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Christine Caine encourages women to move past the shame of what they’re believing about themselves. 
07-27 Faith Over Fear
According to Brandon Heath, fear can put a real damper on your faith journey. But it doesn't have to be that way. Brandon says really trusting God can totally change your perspective. 
07-30 God’s Grace
Whether or not you are a parent, it’s easy to have a certain level of worry in life. As a mom, Tricia Gunn shares how, even in the middle of “life,” God’s love and grace are sufficient. 
07-31 Making a Difference
Do you want to make a positive difference for Jesus Christ? Maybe you are wondering just where to begin? Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Amelia Rhodes says her neighborhood was a great starting point for her. |
07-02 Relationship
When Amanda Ober’s lifelong ambition of being a newscaster was finally realized, she soon discovered something was still missing. Well, Amanda ultimately concluded that no amount of professional success could compare to a close relationship with the Lord. 
07-03 Sharing
Talking to people about God can be scary. But it’s something we’re all called to do. On today's Making Your Life Count, singer Francesca Battistelli shares a personal story from her college days. 
07-04 Following Christ
For recording artist Japhia Life, following Christ has meant focusing on three specific areas of his life. On today's Making Your Life Count, Japhia tells us how doing this has changed his relationship with the Lord. 
07-05 Loving Neighbor
Getting to know neighbors … it can be fun and it’s a great way to live out your faith! Today on Making Your Life Count, Cru missionary Nancy Wilson tells how she lives the prayer-care-share lifestyle. 
07-06 Sharing Christ
Sharing Christ might seem scary, but with the Holy Spirit’s help, you can be a light for Christ. Mattie Montgomery gives some encouragement on sharing your faith with people today on Making Your Life Count. 
07-09 Kids and Story
VeggieTales creator Mike Nawrocki knows the important role story can play in communicating truth to kids. He’s our guest on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
07-10 Finding Peace
Even in the noise of everyday life, you can find peace and tranquility in a close relationship with God. And Melissa Spoelstra says it’s the making time to talk to God that’s sometimes difficult. 
07-11 Sharing Thru Film
You know, stories are a great way to connect with people. On today's Making Your Life Count, film producer Carol Spann Mathews talks about the importance of sharing our experiences. 
07-12 Dare to Compare
In this day and age, it’s easy to compare ourselves with others. Today on Making Your Life Count, Jennifer Rothschild gives a very personal illustration. 
07-13 Worship
Worship is an important aspect in connecting with God. And musician Jeff Luckey says there are many ways to do it. Listen as Jeff describes what he means. 
07-16 Jesus Cares
It’s amazing to think that Jesus Christ loves and cares for each one of us, deeply. And today on Making Your Life Count, Eric Bryant shares how in His earthly ministry, Jesus focused on caring for all people. 
07-17 Sharing by Caring
Have you ever experienced anxiety or depression, but hesitated to tell others about it? Well, Sarah Parshall Perry has come to see her struggles in these areas as God-given opportunities to be vulnerable as she cares for people. 
07-18 God’s Will
Finding God’s will for our lives can be a challenge at times. Well, singer Blanca shares her experience in following the Lord’s leading in her own life. 
07-19 Talk to God
Kari Patterson says prayer does not come “naturally” to her, but she has learned how valuable it is. For Kari, talking to God has gradually become a priority in her life. 
07-20 Relationships You know, relationships in life are important. And as Jason Benham says, a relationship with the Lord is vital. Jason shares just what he means by that. 
07/23 Pray-Care-Share
Kathy Branzell says that living a prayer, care, share lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult. And Kathy says it all starts with prayer. 
07-24 What We Need
What does Jesus offer to those who follow Him? Today on Making Your Life Count, Judah Smith explains how Jesus gives us something we all desperately need. 
07-25 God’s Presence
No matter what you might be facing in life, knowing you are not alone is comforting. Today on Making Your Life Count, Chris Nye talks about God and the joy of having His presence in our lives. 
07-26 Making a Difference
Do you want to make a positive difference for Jesus Christ? Maybe you are wondering just where to begin? Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Amelia Rhodes says her neighborhood was a great starting point for her. 
07-27 Life-Change
It really is all about changed lives through Christ! On today’s Making Your Life Count, musician Jason Gray tells how music can make a difference in a person's life. 
07-30 Change
One word from the doctor had Matt Anderson putting his life on hold. When Matt’s wife was diagnosed with cancer, their well-worn, daily schedule went out the window. Listen as he shares more on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
07-31 Building Relationships
Do you have neighbors? Can you bake cookies? Many great relationships have started that way! On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jay Dennis describes what he and his wife Angie enjoy doing. |
