OCTOBER
10/2 Unexpected Adventure
An award winning journalist for one of the biggest newspapers in Chicago, Lee Strobel initially planned to stay in the newsroom after he came to know Jesus Christ. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lee shares how his plans ultimately changed. 
10/3 Direction Through Prayer
Life can certainly seem overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to “feel lost.” On today’s Making Your Life Count, pastor Randy Frazee says you can find direction from God, through prayer. 
10/4 Hope in Him
When Lacey Buchanan learned that her son would be born blind, without eyes, she ultimately found comfort in God’s promises. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lacey shares one verse in particular that has really meant a lot to her. 
10/5 Overcoming Fear
For John Morgan, hurtful past experiences hindered him from having meaningful relationships with people. On today’s Making Your Life Count, listen as John shares how he struggled with fear for much of his life. 
10/6 Close to God
Do you ever feel fearful about certain things in life? We all do sometimes, don’t we? Today on Making Your Life Count, Jeannie Nigro says intimacy with God is a great way to know peace, even in the face of uncertainty and fear. 
10/9 Pointing People to God
You don’t have to be a full-time missionary to make a difference in the lives and faith of the people around you. You just have to be willing and available. Today on Making Your Life Count, Mark Slaughter tells how you can help point people to God. 
10/10 True Friendship
What does is mean to be a true friend to people? How about following Jesus’ example? Today on Making Your Life Count, Lisa-Jo Baker shares about true friendship. 
10/11 Airborne Faith
On the ground, or up in the air, there are opportunities everywhere to point people to faith in Jesus Christ! On today’s Making Your Life Count, Rasool Berry shares one such opportunity he had while on a flight. 
10/12 Caring for People
Do you know any war Veterans in your community? Maybe you’re wondering how you can care for and encourage them. Well, Dr. Robert Hicks speaks from his own experience on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/13 Prayer Conversations
Dan Allender describes prayer as an intimate heart-to-heart conversation with God. Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Dan shares what he’s learned regarding prayer. 
10/16 Mystery of Prayer
Sometimes prayer does not always bring about what we envision. Today on Making Your Life Count, Michael W. Smith shares with us his thoughts on the mystery of prayer 
10/17 Making a Difference
Helen Hobson knows very well the challenges and the joys that life can present. And as a foster parent, she’s been amazed at the way God has used her to make a loving difference. And Helen says her confidence is in the Lord. 
10/18 Faithful Prayer
When Ginger Sanders’ mom faithfully prayed for her police officer husband, she had no idea that her daughter would also one day marry a police officer. Listen as Ginger tells us what she learned on today's Making Your Life Count. 
10/19 Difficult Times
How can you comfort people who are going through difficult times? Well, Max Lucado give us a great place to begin on today's Making Your Life Count. 
10/20 Connecting in Worship
Musician and worship leader Hannah Kerr has clearly seen how God uses music for His glory. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Hannah describes what she believes is so unique about music and connecting with God. 
10/23 Spiritual Conversations
You know, sometimes sharing our faith is more of a process than an event. On today's Making Your Life Count, Tim Casteel tells us about a student who had a series of spiritual conversations with a friend of hers. 
10/24 Relying on God
In constant pain, and confined to a wheelchair, Bernadette Todd knows very well the power of prayer. So when Jeff, her husband and sole caretaker was diagnosed with cancer, prayer became even more vital to her. Listen as she explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/25 Praying for People
News reporter Amanda Ober has realized that praying for the people she interacts with on assignment is a great way to demonstrate genuine care for them. Today on Making Your Life Count, Amanda gives her insights. 
10/26 Faith Journey
Seeing their daughter through years of depression and substance abuse was one of the hardest things Tom and Dena Yohe ever experienced. Dena describes their long and sometimes lonely journey on today's Making Your Life Count. 
10/27 Reaching Out
Thinking back, Jean Watson never expected that one day, she would be ministering in prisons, through her music. But, God sure knew it. Today on Making Your Life Count, Jean talks about the difference reaching out to people can make. 
10/30 Tell Your Story
You know, God has given each of us a story to tell. Today, Ben Connelly describes the impact that sharing your story with people can really have in Making Your Life Count. 
10/31 Focusing on Scripture
For Wendy Alsup, meditating on Scripture has been so uplifting. Today on Making Your Life Count, Wendy says that when she was struggling, little reminders from friends helped keep her feeling loved and supported. |
10/2 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. 
10/3 Direction
Gaining an understanding of God’s will and direction for your life can take some time, can’t it? Today on Making Your Life Count, Louie Giglio gives us a simple shortcut in discovering God’s plan for our lives. 
10/4 Opportunities
Are you alert to the opportunities God places in your path to be a Light for people? Recording artist Mike Weaver (of Big Daddy Weave) talks about what he has seen on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/5 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. 
10/6 Stories
Stories … singer Matthew West has seen how God uses stories in powerful ways. He’s our guest on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/9 Prayer Change
A disturbing situation prompted Ronnie Peirce to set aside her plans and pray. Today on Making Your Life Count, Ronnie describes how God worked through that simple prayer. 
10/10 Movement of Care
Mobilizing a movement of care toward people. For Kathy Branzell, in her neighborhood, it all started with prayer. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kathy explains. 
10/11 Encouragement
When Lauren Chandler’s husband, Matt, was diagnosed with a brain tumor, their lives and their faith were tested. Lauren says a passage in the Bible has been a great encouragement to her. 
10/12 Trusting Relationships
Building trust and relationships with people... Abigail has seen God work in people’s lives on a college campus by taking these simple steps. She explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/13 Distant Faith
Keeping faith when God seems distant can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. And Chris Nye believes we all have opportunities to encourage people in their faith walk, especially when they might feel alone and afraid. He explains today on Making Your Life Count. 
10/16 Love Languages
Loving one another is one of God’s greatest commandments. But how we communicate that love is where the big challenge can be. Today on Making Your Life Count, marriage expert Dr. Gary Chapman discusses love languages. 
10/17 Online Sharing
Sharing Jesus Christ via social media? On today’s Making Your Life Count, Aaron Marshall shares the unique story of how his brother-in-law was able to do just that. 
10/18 God’s Prefect Love
God’s love for you is perfect. You may know it in your head, but not in your heart. Tanya Godsey describes how God’s love became real to her on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/19 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. 
10/20 Community
Do you ever feel isolated and alone? Well, going though life in community is important. Ann White speaks from her experience on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/23 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. 
10/24 A New Direction
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. Today on Making Your Life Count, Jim shares just how that change occurred. 
10/25 Opportunities to Share
Opportunities to share Christ… If we’re not alert, we might miss them. Cru’s Nancy Wilson shares an amazing story on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/26 Ongoing Prayer
Praying for a loved one with severe emotional problems can feel… exhausting. And when Dena Yohe found herself weary of praying the same prayers and seeing no answers, she simply cried out to God for help. She shares her experience on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/27 Caring for Neighbors
Ever wonder how to show God’s love to your neighbors. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Cru’s Mike Adamson offers his personal experience. 
10/30 God's Love
What does it mean to “love” people? Actually, demonstrating Christ’s love is a great place to start. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dwight Bain is our guest. 
10/31 Searching
Searching for God’s will can sometimes be a challenge, can’t it? Well, today on Making your Life Count, Larry DeWitt recalls a time of deep searching in his life. |
