OCTOBER
10/1 Priority Check
So… what does it mean for you to glorify God? Well, sharing the great things He has done is a great place to start. On today’s Making Your Life Count, musician Jordan Feliz shares the story behind his song Glorify. 
10/4 Love Always
When Christ transformed Mary Bawden’s life, she became more aware of unhealthy patterns in her daily life and in her ways of thinking. Today on Making Your Life Count, Mary says she wants to help people experience change through God’s love. 
10/5 Surrendering to Jesus
Isn’t it wonderful to recall the time you first came to know the Lord? Today on Making Your Life Count, Becky Nordquist shares the time she first surrendered her life to Jesus. 
10/6 God’s Got This
When the global pandemic began, it left a lot of small businesses reeling. Today on Making Your Life Count, Alex Carroll shares how God led he and his wife, even in the face of the unknown. 
10/7 Sharing Anywhere
What do you think a barista would appreciate? How about a smile, eye contact, kindness and a friendly greeting? That’s easy to do and it doesn’t even require an outgoing personality. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Matt Guilford describes his experience sharing and caring at a coffee shop. 
10/8 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. 
10/11 God’s Provision
Although the funding for Michael Belk’s project was gone, he learned to trust God in new and powerful ways, rather than trusting in his own self-sufficiency. Listen as he explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/12 Forgiveness
Understanding God’s love and forgiveness is really powerful. Well, John Bevere knows that forgiving people, regardless of who they are or what they have done, is crucial. His own experience of having to forgive someone in the service of ministry changed his life. 
10/13 Faith and Films
Film-maker Rik Swartzwelder has seen God work in people’s lives many times on set. And during the filming of a recent movie, Rik saw God work in one man’s life in a powerful way. Listen as Rik explains on today's Making Your Life Count. 
10/14 Doubts
You know, we all experience “doubts” along the way in life. But Skip Heitzig says you don't have to be afraid of your doubts. Skip says on the other side of doubt awaits an even stronger faith. 
10/15 Who’s in Control
Have you ever found yourself knowing that God is in control, but then living as if you are? Today on Making Your Life Count, Shannon Popkin shares what she’s learned from her own struggle. 
10/18 Don’t Worry
You know, in these uncertain times, we could choose to worry about a lot of things. But the truth is, God is still in charge! Today on Making Your Life Count, singer Melanie Penn says that we can choose to trust in the Lord for protection and for peace. 
10/19 Identity in Him
When you know who you are in Christ, you have an identity defined by God and not by circumstances. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Nathan Cochran says he observed that stability in the life of a friend. 
10/20 Prayer Walking
Making an effort to pray for the people around you is so important. And Dawn Whitestone says prayer can be done from a distance, without even knowing the person. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dawn shares her experience. 
10/21 Faith Over Fear
With all of life’s uncertainties, it’s easy to experience fear and anxiety sometimes. But you don’t have to. Today on Making Your Life Count, Cade Thompson says you can find hope and peace in Jesus Christ. 
10/22 Faithful to God’s Word
Kari Patterson really has a heart for people to get to know God better by understanding His Word. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kari shares how important it is to stay faithful to God’s Word. 
10/25 What is my Purpose
Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life might be? On today’s Making Your Life Count, Emma Mae Jenkins shares what she’s learned about that. 
10/26 Lasting Faith Growth
You know, walking closely with God is a key component of a growing and lasting faith. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jonathan Morrow describes how a close, lifetime walk with God is one of his fervent and daily prayers for his family. 
10/27 Choosing Joy
Even in life's many disappointments, as believers, we can remain positive and choose joy through the power found in Jesus Christ. Today on Making Your Life Count, Tracie Miles gives us some encouragement. 
10/28 Prayer
Musician Tim Timmons has an interesting perspective on prayer. He says, “prayer doesn’t change anything, but Jesus changes everything.” On today’s Making Your Life Count Tim speaks from his own experience in his fight with cancer. 
10/29 Following God
Following Jesus… it’s something we all want to do. Right? But just what does that look like? Today on Making Your Life Count, Kyle Idleman explains. |
10/1 Priority Check
So… what does it mean for you to glorify God? Well, sharing the great things He has done is a great place to start. On today’s Making Your Life Count, musician Jordan Feliz shares the story behind his song Glorify. 
10/4 Love Always
When Christ transformed Mary Bawden’s life, she became more aware of unhealthy patterns in her daily life and in her ways of thinking. Today on Making Your Life Count, Mary says she wants to help people experience change through God’s love. 
10/5 Surrendering to Jesus
Isn’t it wonderful to recall the time you first came to know the Lord? Today on Making Your Life Count, Becky Nordquist shares the time she first surrendered her life to Jesus. 
10/6 Answers in God’s Word
Knowing and following God’s Word is so powerful in navigating through life’s challenges. Today on Making Your Life Count, Skillet’s John Cooper says the Bible is a great place to find answers to life’s questions.
10/7 Sharing Anywhere
What do you think a barista would appreciate? How about a smile, eye contact, kindness and a friendly greeting? That’s easy to do and it doesn’t even require an outgoing personality. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Matt Guilford describes his experience sharing and caring at a coffee shop. 
10/8 God’s Provision
Although the funding for Michael Belk’s project was gone, he learned to trust God in new and powerful ways, rather than trusting in his own self-sufficiency. Listen as he explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/11 Facing Uncertainties
What do we do when we face uncertainties and challenges in life? Well, Nick Vujicic, who was born without arms and legs, has much to say to us about that on today's Making Your Life Count. 
10/12 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. 
10/13 Confined
Bernadette Todd has been confined to a wheelchair for much of her life … but she’s not going to let that define her. She’s our guest on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
10/14 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. 
10/15 Street Talk
Through the years, we’ve loved to share real stories of real people making their lives count. Well, Chuck Klein is one of those people. No matter where he might find himself, he loves to take the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with people… even on the streets of New York. 
10/18 Don’t Worry
You know, in these uncertain times, we could choose to worry about a lot of things. But the truth is, God is still in charge! Today on Making Your Life Count, singer Melanie Penn says that we can choose to trust in the Lord for protection and for peace. 
10/19 Identity in Him
When you know who you are in Christ, you have an identity defined by God and not by circumstances. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Nathan Cochran says he observed that stability in the life of a friend. 
10/20 Prayer Walking
Making an effort to pray for the people around you is so important. And Dawn Whitestone says prayer can be done from a distance, without even knowing the person. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dawn shares her experience. 
10/21 Faith Over Fear
With all of life’s uncertainties, it’s easy to experience fear and anxiety sometimes. But you don’t have to. Today on Making Your Life Count, Cade Thompson says you can find hope and peace in Jesus Christ. 
10/22 Faithful to God’s Word
Kari Patterson really has a heart for people to get to know God better by understanding His Word. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kari shares how important it is to stay faithful to God’s Word. 
10/25 What is my Purpose
Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life might be? On today’s Making Your Life Count, Emma Mae Jenkins shares what she’s learned about that. 
10/26 Lasting Faith Growth
You know, walking closely with God is a key component of a growing and lasting faith. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jonathan Morrow describes how a close, lifetime walk with God is one of his fervent and daily prayers for his family. 
10/27 Choosing Joy
Even in life's many disappointments, as believers, we can remain positive and choose joy through the power found in Jesus Christ. Today on Making Your Life Count, Tracie Miles gives us some encouragement. 
10/28 Loss
When Angelia Waite lost her son, many friends seemed to disappear from her life, but God certainly didn’t. Today on Making Your Life Count, Angela tells us about the aftermath of that painful loss. 
10/29 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. |
