OCTOBER
10/1 Plan and a Future
Chris Jacobs knows that God has a wonderful plan and future for his life. And Chris shares one of his favorite Bible verses about that very thing today on Making Your Life Count. 
10/2 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. 
10/5 Encouraging Your Kids
Julianna Zobrist loves to encourage her kids to know Jesus Christ more deeply. Today on Making Your Life Count, Julianna gives some examples. 
10/6 Direction
We all want to make our lives count, but sometimes the way to do that seems unclear. Brett Boncore describes for us what has kept him going in his attempts to have an influence in his workplace. 
10/7 Honesty
Have you ever felt that you needed a lot of help? Karla Akins says that honesty with God has enabled her to ask for His help. 
10/8 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. 
10/9 Faith Like Abraham
Abraham is an Old Testament figure God used to make a difference in the destiny of mankind. Pastor Crawford Loritts says it was Abraham’s incredible faith in God that made all the difference. 
10/12 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. 
10/13 Courage
You know, it takes courage to step out of your comfort zone. But it’s amazing to see what God can do in the process when you trust Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Japhia Life says he has seen God work in powerful ways. 
10/14 Overcoming Fear
You know, we all deal with fear sometimes. But how can you overcome it?. And Becky Baudouin describes what she’s learned about seeing fear from a different perspective. 
10/15 Power of Holy Spirit
On Making Your Life Count, we talk a lot about sharing our faith with others. But, how are we able to do that? Mark Stewart shares that the key is the power of the Holy Spirit. 
10/16 Community
Do you ever feel isolated and alone? Well, going though life in community is important. On today's Making Your Life Count, Ann White speaks from her experience. 
10/19 Make a Difference
As lead singer for the band Audio Adrenaline, Adam Agee wants his life to make a positive difference. Listen as Adam gives us some encouragement on today's Making Your Life Count. 
10/20 God's Love
For Lisa Murray, it is helpful to remember God’s unfailing love for her in the midst of life’s trials. Listen as Lisa describes what this perspective looks like for her. 
10/21 Prayer Importance
Musician Jordan Ward (of Consumed by Fire) knows how important prayer is. Listen as he shares what he’s learned on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/22 Set an Example
Living in a way that other people see Jesus Christ in you is so very important. Ben Connelly describes what this lifestyle might look like today on Making Your Life Count. 
10/23 Creative Evangelism
Skillet’s John Cooper knows that God can use “the arts” to draw people to Himself. John sees music as a tool for evangelism. 
10/26 Discipline
You know, growing closer in relationship with God takes discipline. Today on Making Your Life Count, Brent Crowe discusses how he has come to understand this process better through the years. 
10/27 Deeper in Prayer
Do you desire to have a deeper relationship with God? Well Derek Minor says prayer is one way you can achieve that very thing. Today on Making Your Life Count, Derek discusses what he’s learned about prayer. 
10/28 Your True Value
Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow says understanding your true value in Jesus Christ is life-changing. Today on Making Your Life Count, Tim talks about what that means. 
10/29 Encouraging People
Just what can you do to encourage young people? Well Derrick Whitmore teamed up with others to share hope and faith through the arts. Today on Making Your Life Count, Derrick, gives us a glimpse of what that looks like. 
10/30 Divine Communication
Singer Meredith Andrews says spending time with God has been an important part of her life and faith. Today on Making Your Life Count, Meredith shares how she’s grown in her communication with God. |
10/1 Answers
Sometimes we’re asked spiritual questions that are difficult to answer. Daniel Darling talks about ways we can respond. 
10/2 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. 
10/5 Encouraging Your Kids
Julianna Zobrist loves to encourage her kids to know Jesus Christ more deeply. Today on Making Your Life Count, Julianna gives some examples. 
10/6 Prayer
Prayer is a great way to search for God’s will in life. on today’s Making Your Life Count, Debora Coty is our guest. 
10/7 Importance of Forgiveness
You know, no one can live life perfectly. And Nancy Lesourd believes it’s important to teach her family about the need for forgiveness. Today on Making Your Life Count, Nancy elaborates. 
10/8 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. 
10/9 Saturate USA
Partnering with others to Saturate cities with the gospel message is powerful. And for Dave Beidel, the vision to saturate New York City has been motivating. Today on Making Your Life Count. Dave says that vision is spreading across the nation. 
10/12 Family Difference
Deeply religious but spiritually bankrupt. That was Laurie Bengochea (shown w/Debbie McGoldrick). She says everything changed for her family after she got connected to other believers. On today’s Making Your Life Count she shares her personal experience. 
10/13 Reaching Neighbors
Reaching out and building relationships takes effort. But it’s worth it! The Table Coalition’s, Paul Cedar, tells why on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/14 Life Light
Live your life as a Light for people to see. As Michael Allen explains, this lifestyle can make all the difference in people’s lives. He discusses that on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/15 Comedic Learning
Comedian Chonda Pierce makes people laugh for a living… but she also shares some deep lessons learned in life following some crushing losses. Today on Making Your Life Count, Chonda shares her experience. 
10/16 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. 
10/19 God’s Word
No matter what you might be facing, it’s comforting to know that God is always at work in our individual situations. Today on Making Your Life Count, pastor Matt Chandler says God’s word is proof that He works in amazing ways. 
10/20 Community
It’s true… community really is so important in maintaining your spiritual life. And Bianca Olthoff knows how vital this really is. She talks about that today on Making Your Life Count. 
10/21 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. 
10/22 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. 
10/23 Life-Change
Hearing a story from the Bible can be life changing. Author Sally Lloyd Jones is our guest today on Making Your Life Count. 
10/26 Game Plan
Did you have a “Game Plan” for your life? Have things not turned out exactly like you’d planned? Today on Making Your Life Count, our guest is former NFL cornerback Charles Emanuel. He shares his own difficult transition. 
10/27 Unconditional
Despite her upbringing, Rachel Linden has come to know God’s unconditional love and forgiveness. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Rachel shares her story. 
10/28 Investment
Ben Malcolmson knows very well the importance of investing in people’s lives. He has been a recipient of that investment himself. Today on Making Your Life Count, Ben shares his experience. 
10/29 Time With God
For Hayley DiMarco, spending quality time with God every day is an absolute necessity. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Hayley shares what she’s learned about this in her life. 
10/30 Be a Light
The relationships God has given to Shauna Niequist have often provided opportunities for her to be a light. She says that our culture is crying out to be seen and connected with. |
