#JPM5kMay

It is that magical time of year once again... May is coming! Be sure to sign up for the 5k Every Day in the Month of May podcast by going HERE. Also, be sure to subscribe to the official #5kMay2024 Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow along with the scripture reading BONUS challenge.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's BONUS episode, Jeff and Jodi give some final #5kMay2023 instructions, and share the audio from the Jeff Polen "WE ARE LOVED" Album Release Party!! Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Jeff Polen called “⁠Good Shepherd”. We hear from today's SPECIAL GUEST, Brian Polen, who shares about the importance of continuing on. Jeff then reads Acts 2-4 and offers commentary. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band⁠ called, “Lead Us To Righteousness”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Jeff Polen X Polen Band⁠ called “Nothing Can Separate Us”. Jeff reads John 20 - Acts 1 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUESTS, Paul Mullet & Rev. Paul Mulandi talk about the "Mayhem for Kenya" event that happened over the weekend and offer commentary for John 21. The episode ends with a song from If We called, "I Will Be A Witness". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “How Could It Be?”. Jeff reads John 17-19 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Larry Kaufman, talks about John 17. The episode ends with another song from Polen Band called, “Church Arise”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “It Is Well”. Jeff reads John 14-16 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Joe Heatwole, talks about John 15. Enjoy a BONUS SONG from Polen Band⁠⁠ ("Remain In My Love") in response to John 15. The episode ends with another song from Polen Band⁠ called, “I Am the Lord Your God”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “Storm Chaser”. Jeff reads John 11-13 and offers commentary. Enjoy a bit of #MusicalMayhem as we offer two BONUS SONGS: "We Live (for the Glory of God)" from Polen Band and "We Are Loved" from Jeff Polen. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band called, “You Are Glorious”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “Seasons”. Jeff reads John 8-10 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Brent Fincham talks about John 9. The episode ends with a from If We called, "Psalm 139". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Jeff Polen called “⁠Nothing Can Separate Us”. We hear from today's SPECIAL GUEST, Brian Polen, who shares a little bit of sage nutrition advice. Jeff then reads John 5-7 and offers commentary. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band⁠ called, “Great Redeemer”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “Here I Am, Lord!”. Jeff reads John 2-4 and offers commentary. Enjoy a BONUS SONG from Polen Band⁠⁠ ("Because of the Cross") in response to the John 3 commentary. The episode ends with a song from IfWe called, “I Will Be A Witness”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “We Live (for the Glory of God)”. Jeff reads Luke 23 - John 1 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUESTS, Paul Mullet & Frank Mungai talk about the upcoming "Mayhem for Kenya" event and offer commentary for John 1. The episode ends with an old song from Jeff Polen called, "Let the Nations Be Glad!". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Jeff Polen called “⁠You Make This World Move⁠”. We hear from today's SPECIAL GUEST, Brian Polen, who shares a little bit of sage running advice. Jeff then reads Luke 20-22 and offers commentary. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band⁠ called, “At The Cross”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a remix from Polen Band called “Alive To Shine (Eric Kaufman REMIX)”. Jeff then reads Luke 17-19 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Joe Heatwole, talks about Luke 19. The episode ends with another remix from Polen Band⁠ called, “Awakened (Eric Kaufman Remix)”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “I Am History”. Jeff then reads Luke 14-16 and offers commentary. The episode ends with another song from Polen Band⁠ called, “No Matter the Cost”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “He Will Lift You, My Friend”. Jeff then reads Luke 11-13 and offers commentary. The episode ends with another song from Polen Band⁠ called, “Our God Saves”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Jeff Polen called “Brilliant Light”. Jeff then reads Luke 8-10 and offers commentary. The episode ends with another song from Jeff Polen⁠ called, “Not By Works”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band⁠⁠ called “I'm Alive Today”. Jeff then reads Luke 5-7 and offers commentary. The episode ends with a song from IfWe called, “The God of Exchanges”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band⁠ called “You Alone Are God”. Jeff reads Luke 2-4 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUESTS, Paul Mullet & Rev. Paul Mulandi talk about the upcoming "Mayhem for Kenya" event and offer commentary for Luke 2. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band called, "Here I Am, Lord!". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “Seasons”. We hear from today's SPECIAL GUEST: Eden Polen, and a second SPECIAL GUEST: Jerrod Gunter. Jeff then reads Mark 15 - Luke 1 and offers commentary. The episode ends with a updated hymn from Polen Band⁠ called , “Be Thou My Vision”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Jeff Polen called “Great Things You Have Done”. Jeff then reads Mark 12-14 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Joe Heatwole, talks about Mark 12. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band⁠ called, “Deliver Me”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “Church Arise”. We hear from today's SPECIAL GUEST, Brian Polen. Jeff then reads Mark 9-11 and offers commentary. The episode ends with a song from Jeff Polen⁠ called, “I Surrender My Life Unto Your Will”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “Everlasting”. We hear from today's SPECIAL GUEST, Elijah Polen. Jeff then reads Mark 6-8 and offers commentary. The episode ends with another song from Polen Band⁠ called, “Come to the Rock”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Jeff Polen called “Jesus Is His Name”. We hear from today's SPECIAL GUEST, Abigail Polen. Jeff then reads Mark 3-5 and offers commentary. The episode ends with another song from Jeff Polen⁠ called, “You Make This World Move”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “Our God Saves”. Jeff shares a super special BONUS SONG that was recorded in Taylor's Playground Recording Studio this week (even though he wrote the song several decades ago). Jeff reads Matthew 28 - Mark 2 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Doug Holliday, shares commentary from Matthew 28.. The episode ends with another song from Polen Band called, "Not To Us (Psalm 115)". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from IfWe called “I Will Be A Witness”. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Paul Mullet, talks about #MayhemForKenya. (Today is Paul's 60th Birthday!!) Jeff reads Matthew 25-27 and offers commentary, including a snippet from the March 31, 2021 #MidweekWorshipConnection. The episode ends with a song from IfWe⁠ called, "The God of Exchanges". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi talk about Jeff's run at the Pittsburgh Marathon over the weekend. We share a song from Jeff Polen called “Good Shepherd”, then Jeff reads Matthew 22-24 and offers commentary. Enjoy a BONUS SONG from Polen Band⁠⁠ ("I Am the Lord Your God") in response to the Matthew 22 commentary. The episode ends with a song from Jeff Polen called, “All We Like Sheep”.  Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “You Are Glorious”. Jeff then reads Matthew 19-21 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Joe Heatwole, talks about Matthew 20. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band⁠ called, “Coming Back”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com. For more information about the Israel Study Tour mentioned in today's podcast, check out Israel Study Tour 2024.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “We Live (For the Glory of God”. Jeff then reads Matthew 16-18 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Taylor Polen, talks about Matthew 16. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band⁠ called, “How Could It Be?”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from John Schmid recorded in Taylor's Playground Recording Studio. The song is called “¡Corre!”, and it is sung completely in Spanish-in honor of Cindo de Mayo. Jeff then reads Matthew 13-15 and offers commentary. The commentary is briefly interrupted by SPECIAL GUEST: Piper Polen. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band called, "Rich In Mercy". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Polen Band called “Fire Fall Down”. Jeff reads Matthew 10-12 and offers commentary. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band called, "Great Redeemer". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from Jeff's most recent album. The song is called “Great Things You Have Done”. Jeff reads Matthew 7-9 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Greg Stier, talks about Matthew 9. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band called, "No Matter the Cost". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi begin with a song from IfWe called “Run, Run, Run”. Jeff reads Matthew 4-6 and offers commentary. Today's SPECIAL GUEST, Paul Mullet, talks about Matthew 5. The episode ends with a song from Polen Band called, "Because of the Cross". Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Welcome to the 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2023 challenge podcast! In today's episode, Jeff and Jodi kick the party off with a song from Polen Band called “Alive To Shine”. Jeff reads Matthew 1-3 and offers commentary, and the episode ends with the title track from Jeff's latest record, “We Are Loved”. Find out more at www.JeffPolenMusic.com.

Today is Wednesday, June 1, and we are putting together this little BONUS episode for several reasons...

You did it! You are amazing! Way to get out there every single day in May 2022 and run (and / or walk) at least a 5k every single day. What an incredible accomplishment. In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "We Live (for the Glory of God)", hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Jodi Polen, read Acts 2 - Acts 4, and wrap up with another song from Polen Band called, "How Could It Be?".

Happy Memorial Day to all of you listeners out there. I hope that you have an awesome day of grillin' and chillin' and being mindful of and thankful for the brave, selfless men and women who were willing to lay down their lives so that we could live in freedom here in the United States of America. In today's episode we get started with a song from Jeff Polen called, "Nothing Can Separate Us", read John 20 - Acts 1, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Jordan Butler, and wrap up with a song from If We called, "I Will Be A Witness".

For those of you who attempted and / or completed the #5kMayhem BONUS Challenge, well done! You should be super proud of yourself. You almost earned yourself a day off… But not really. The #5kMay2022 Challenge does not allow for rollover miles. So even though many of us ran (and / or walked) a total of at least 37.2 miles yesterday, today is a new day. In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "Deliver Me", read John 17 - John 19, hear a BONUS SONG from Jeff Polen called, "All We Like Sheep", and wrap up with a song from If We called, "The God of Exchanges".

Today is the day that many of you crazy #5kMayers will be running (and / or walking) a 5k every hour on the half hour for 12 hours. If you are one of those crazies, you are awesome! You are crazy. But you are awesome! In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "Storm Chaser", read John 14 - John 16, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Scott Price, hear a bonus song from Polen Band called, "Remain In My Love", and wrap up with another song from Polen Band called, "I Am the LORD Your God".

For those of us who are still rocking this 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2022 challenge, let me just start by saying this: you rock. You are amazing. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "You Are Glorious", read John 11 - John 12, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Doug Holliday, and wrap up with a song from Jeff Polen called, "We Are Loved".

I love seeing people taking their health seriously, investing in themselves, and setting themselves up for future success. In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "Seasons", read John 8 - John 10, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Joe Heatwole, and wrap up with a song from Polen Band called, "Great Redeemer".

I am super thankful for this #5kMay2022 challenge. It has been a great month so far. I have enjoyed the chatter on the 5k Every Day in the Month of May Facebook group page, all of the random photos and encouragement, and knowing that we are doing this together. In today's episode we get started with a song from Jeff Polen called, "You Make This World Move", hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Brian Polen, read John 5- John 7, and wrap up with a song from Polen Band called, "We Live (for the Glory of God)".

One week from today will be the LAST day of this challenge. That is incredible. If you are still in this thing, if you have been running and or walking at least 3.1 miles every single day this May, you are incredible! In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "Here I Am, Lord!", read John 2 - John 4, listen to a BONUS SONG: "Because of the Cross", and wrap up with a song from If We called, "I Will Be A Witness".

This challenge is flying by! I hope you are taking the time to truly enjoy each run. What an absolute gift it is to be able to run (or walk) and enjoy God's good creation. In today's episode we get started with a song from If We called, "Not To Us", read Luke 23 - John 1, and wrap up with another song from If We called, "Psalm 139".

As we continue this 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge, I want to encourage you that good things come to those who wait, and also to seize the moment. In today's episode we get started with a song from Jeff Polen called, "Good Shepherd", hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Emily Byler, read Luke 20 - Luke 22, and wrap up with a song from Polen Band called, "At the Cross".

Guess what?! We are officially three weeks into the challenge! In today's episode we get started with a REMIX of Polen Band's song called, "Alive To Shine", read Luke 17 - Luke 19, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Scott Tinman, and wrap up with another REMIX of Polen Band's song called, "Awakened".

I know you've been doing this for nearly three weeks, but that just means you are capable of doing this for nearly three weeks. What's another week and a few days?! The only thing that can stop you now is you. You've proven that you can do this, so let's go. Let's do this together! In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "I Am History", read Luke 14 - Luke 16, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Eric Groezinger, and wrap up with another song from Polen Band called, "Rich In Mercy".

We are one day away from being 20 DAYS into the challenge, which is only one day away from being 3 WEEKS into the challenge, which is nearly the END of the challenge. So... basically you're almost finished with the challenge. In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "He Will Lift You, My Friend", read Luke 11 - Luke 13, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Mr. Bill, and wrap up with another song from Polen Band called, "Our God Saves".

Keep running with perseverance the race that has been set out for you. In today's episode we get started with a song from If We called, "Run, Run, Run", hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Brian Polen, read Luke 8 - Luke 10, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Corey Yoder, and wrap up with a song from Jeff Polen called, "I Surrender My Life Unto Your Will".

We will just continue to plug away at running (and / or walking) at least 3.1 miles every day, cranking out miles at whatever pace you choose… and while we do it, we will continue to read through the gospels at a rate of 3 chapters per day. In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "You Alone Are God", hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Piper Polen, read Luke 5 - Luke 7, and wrap up with a song from If We called, "The God of Exchanges".

With the completion of today's run (and / or walk), you are officially MORE than halfway through the 5k every day in the month of May 2022 challenge! In today's episode we get started with a song from Jeff Polen called, "Great Things You Have Done", read Luke 2 - Luke 4, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Eden Polen, and wrap up with a song from Polen Band called, "Church Arise".

Today is an official CHECK-IN DAY, so don't forget to go to the website, www.jeffpolenmusic.com, and click on the CHECK-IN #2 BLOG POST. You will be prompted to answer a few questions to let us know that you are still in the challenge and still going strong. In today's episode we get started with a song from Polen Band called, "Seasons", read Mark 15 - Luke 1, hear from SPECIAL GUEST: Greg Stier, and then wrap up with an old hymn made new by Polen Band called, "Be Thou My Vision".