OCTOBER
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10/1 Life-Changing Bridge
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Music can be a great way to break down walls and to build bridges! Today on Making Your Life Count, Lecrae says music is more than lyrics and beats; it’s a way to bring hope into prisons, spark transformation in culture, and point people to the goodness of God.
10/2 Close Call
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Most people don’t walk away from a 109-G crash. But IndyCar driver Sting Ray Robb did; and he knows it wasn’t just luck: It was God. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Sting Ray describes the crash.
10/2 Close Call
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Most people don’t walk away from a 109-G crash. But IndyCar driver Sting Ray Robb did; and he knows it wasn’t just luck: It was God. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Sting Ray describes the crash.
10/3 Holding on to Faith
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You and I desperately need to hang on to the truth. Music Artist Ellie Holcomb puts it simply: “If the Bible is a sword, I’m not going down without a fight. Listen as she gives us her thoughts on today’s Making Your Life Count.
10/6 When Fear Meets Faith
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When Francesca Battistelli sang one of her songs on Good Morning America, she stepped out, in spite of fear. Maybe you’ve experienced fear when obeying God. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Francesca gives her perspective.
10/7 Strength in Surrender
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Surrender is never easy, especially when life feels overwhelming. Jess Ronne learned that as she walked with her husband through brain cancer. Today on Making Your Life Count, Jess shares how God has met her with His presence.
10/8 Transforming Stress
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God’s grace and provision can shape you into the person He wants you to become, especially during times of stress. Today on Making Your Life Count, Charles Stone shares some principles he has learned to help.
10/9 Faith in Adversity
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Rachel Faulkner-Brown says when you remember what God’s done, even in pain, gratitude follows… and with it, joy. Listen as she gives us the details on today’s Making Your Life Count.
10/10 Faith in the Storm
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For Sam Blumenthal, it was a painful relationship that led him to faith, and ultimately opened his eyes to a deeper struggle. Listen as he gives the details on today’s Making Your Life Count.
10/13 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.
10/14 Brave Identity in Christ
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For Dawn Damon, finding her identity in Jesus Christ has really fortified her life and her faith. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dawn says she loves to share about the importance of living a bold faith as she realizes her identity in God.
10/15 Need For God
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Understanding your need for God is vital in experiencing true life change. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lucas Miles shares how grasping this truth has changed his life forever.
10/16 Faith Mentors
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Growing up in a faith-filled home, Adam Griffin recalls his knowledge of God from an early age. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Adam describes the process of growing in his faith and coming to have a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
10/17 Pray and Share
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Making the most of every opportunity you have to share Jesus Christ is both fun and rewarding. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dave Gibson says there are many ways and many places where you can share your faith. Listen as he gives his insights.
10/20 Persistent Prayer
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Persistent prayer fuels faith. Dr. Kathy Koch says when you keep praying, even when God seems silent, you’re showing that you believe He has the answers. Listen as she explains on today’s Making Your Life Count.
10/21 Triumph of Faith
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When Kelley Tyan battled cancer, she found God’s strength overpowered her weaknesses. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kelley says the only way through was to get on her knees and fully surrender.
10/22 Breaking Free
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If you’re praying for a wayward child, you’re not alone. Laine Lawson Craft found that telling her painful story helped her break free from shame and find support. Listen as she gives the details on today’s Making Your Life Count.
10/23 Guidance in Faith
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No matter what heartaches life may bring, one thing never changes: God is constant, even when we feel completely alone. Kirthana J. Fanning often felt unseen and unheard. Listen as she gives us her thoughts today on Making Your Life Count.
10/24 Joy Unshaken
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Life can feel overwhelming, but joy isn’t about pretending everything is fine, it’s about trusting that God is still good. On Today’s Making Your Life Count, host Mark Gauthier says Romans 12:2 reminds us that change starts in our minds, and Philippians 4:8 tells us to focus on what is true and pure. When we fix our thoughts on God’s faithfulness instead of our problems, joy becomes possible; even in the struggle.
10/27 Surrender Today
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God’s will isn’t complicated, it begins with surrender. Robert Morgan says when you give each day to Him through prayer and obedience, He’ll guide your steps.You don’t need to know tomorrow’s plan, just be faithful today. As you trust God daily, His path becomes clear. He gives his thoughts today on Making Your Life Count.
10/28 Building a Faithful Foundation
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When Arlene Pellicane’s family put God at the center of their home, everything changed. Church, prayer, and worship became habits of faith, not questions to debate. Those daily rhythms built a strong foundation of peace and unity that shaped their kids’ hearts too. When God is your foundation, everything else begins to fall into place. Hear her perspective today on Making Your Life Count.
10/29 Power in Fasting and Prayer
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Real spiritual change starts when we fast and pray. Ronnie Floyd says these practices open our hearts to God’s supernatural work; changing us from the inside out. Whether for your family, church, or your personal walk with God, fasting invites His power to move in ways only He can. Learn more on today’s Making Your Life Count.
10/30 Singing Scripture, Hearing God
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For Randall Goodgame, prayer and song go hand in hand. When he opens God’s Word in song, he’s already communing with the Holy Spirit, asking for guidance and finding peace in God’s presence. Scripture songs remind us that God is near, our refuge and our shield. And as Randall sings, he discovers the truth he needs; right when he needs it. Hear more about that today on Making Your Life Count.
10/31 Loving Strangers Like Family
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Many people don’t see Jesus in the world, but they see Him in you. Annie McCune says real hospitality isn’t about a perfect home, it’s about an open heart. The Bible calls us to “love strangers as family.” That simple act can change lives and show the world what Jesus’ love looks like. Hear more about that today on Making Your Life Count.
Being a Light This Halloween
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Halloween can be fun, but it can also remind us how dark the world can feel. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” What if this year, every smile or knock at the door became a chance to share His love? Don’t just open your door, open your heart, and let Christ’s light shine through you. Hear more about that from host Mark Gauthier today on Making Your Life Count.
