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Dakota Jones has been running ultras for more than half his life, but these days, running means a lot more to him than results. Recorded in Chamonix ahead of CCC, Dakota joins the podcast to talk about the experiences that have kept him connected to tr...

God didn't save us just so we could go to heaven—He saved us for a purpose. Join us as we discover how God has given each of us spiritual gifts to serve others, build up the body of Christ, and point people to Jesus.

On this Make a Difference Minute, Dr. Gennifer Horton Moon joins me at the inaugural Alabama Nurse Honor Guard State Conference in Cullman to talk about preserving the stories and traditions of nurses for future generations. For families who still have a loved one's nursing cap, pin, lamp or other piece of their nursing history, Dr. Moon has a message: “Write it down.” She explains that preserving the item is important, but preserving the story behind it matters just as much. Record the story. Write down what you know. Pass it along to someone who will value it and understand why it mattered. Dr. Moon also shares how one family entrusted her Nurse Honor Guard chapter with a nurse's original cape, allowing another piece of nursing history to continue telling its story. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by The Butcher's Smoke and Flames Barbeque Cookoff & The Butcher - Meat Co., proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Being fully devoted to Jesus means more than a personal faith. It means making the King of Heaven known to the world around you. God reveals Himself through creation, through praise, through trials, and through the messy parts of our stories. When He brings you through something hard, tell someone. When He forgives and restores you, do not seal your lips. You already have a platform in your job, your neighborhood, your relationships, and the question is simply whether you are willing to use it.

With a host of geopolitical issues including military conflicts, trade wars and more, a look at the legacy of outgoing UN Sec. Gen. António Guterres.On Today's Show:David Gelles, reporter on The New York Times climate team who leads The Times' 'Climate Forward' newsletter and events series, talks about Guterres' efforts to achieve results in combating climate change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Acts 11, we see a picture of what it looks like when our faith becomes visible. The early church didn’t just talk about the Gospel. They shared Jesus, encouraged what God was doing, met the needs of others and invested in people who were still growing. Barnabas especially shows us the power of believing in someone before everyone else can see their potential. He was willing to take a chance on Saul, and the right word at the right time from the right person changed the trajectory of his life. As we follow Jesus, our faith should become visible in the way we love, encourage, serve and invest in the people around us. What would it look like for your life to shine the love of Jesus wherever God has placed you?– – – – – – – – – Comment below your reflections & take-aways from this message Share this video with someone who needs encouragement Jump into our yearlong study of the book of Acts: crosspoint.tv/acts Find a Cross Point campus in Middle Tennessee: crosspoint.tv/locations

On this Make a Difference Minute, I'm continuing to share stories from the inaugural Alabama Nurse Honor Guard State Conference in Cullman. Amanda Simmons, founder and president of the Nurses Honor Guard of East Central Alabama, shares the story of Eunice Johnson, a nursing home nurse whose tribute reminded Amanda why this work matters. Not every nurse receives recognition for the work they do. Some quietly serve their patients day after day for years, never expecting attention or praise. As Amanda put it, “What she did mattered.” We'll hear why making sure families know that can mean so much after a loss. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Athens Bible School, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

I Love My Church — Week 4: Here We Make a Difference | Exodus 6:6–7Texts: Exodus 6:6–7; 1 Peter 2:9–10; 1 Corinthians 12:4–7; Mark 10:42–45; John 13:12–17God's redemptive work in you was always intended to become redemptive work through you.In the final week of I Love My Church: Why the Church Still Matters in the Plan of God, Pastor Kevin closes the series by returning to the fourth promise in Exodus 6: “I will take you to be My people, and I will be your God.”God does not only bring us out. He does not only teach us to live free. He does not only restore identity, calling, gifts, and purpose. He forms us into a people through whom His redemptive work continues.This message shows that the church is not simply a place where we receive ministry. The church is a redeemed people who become ministry to someone else. Our gifts are not only something God gives to us; they are something God wants to give through us.Serving is not about filling a schedule. It is about making room for people to meet Jesus. Holding a door, caring for a child, running a camera, preparing a room, praying with someone, noticing the person standing alone—every role becomes spiritual when it helps make room for someone to encounter Jesus.If you have been standing on the edge, wondering whether God could use you, this message is an invitation to take your place among the people of God. You do not have to know your forever assignment. You just need a place to start.Don't just come back to church this fall. Plant yourself among the people of God and see what God can do with one year.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 1:00 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextstepsFollow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

Think about the last time you had a discouraging thought. Maybe you told yourself, "This won't work. I'm not cut out for this." Did you take that thought as fact? Last week, we talked with psychologist Martin Seligman about why some people come to believe that their actions don't matter. In the second part of our conversation, he explains how we can strengthen our sense of agency, learn to see new possibilities, and build confidence in our ability to shape what happens next.Anyone who has struggled with depression knows that it feels terrible. But is there a point to that terrible feeling? We consider a new way of thinking about depression in our latest YouTube video -- check it out, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our future videos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Apostle Paul poses some essential questions in Romans chapter 10: How can non-believers call on Jesus to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how important it is that we share the Good News of Christ. It’s such an important link in the chain. Important insight coming up from the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Apostle Paul poses some essential questions in Romans chapter 10: How can non-believers call on Jesus to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how important it is that we share the Good News of Christ. It’s such an important link in the chain. Important insight coming up from the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Train an Elephant explores one of the enemy's most strategic tactics: convincing us we are powerless. Just as an elephant can be trained to believe it cannot break free even when it has the strength to do so, Satan can use rejection, isolation, failure, temptation, grief, and disappointment to train us to live beneath the freedom and strength we have in Christ. The series is like a manual written to a circus master/devil of how to keep a giant and strong animal in captivity. Through the life of David, we'll discover what it looks like to develop spiritual resilience, refuse to stay stuck, and remember that we are far stronger in Christ than the enemy wants us to believe. Because you don't have to live captive to what has held you - you were created to live free and fulfill the purpose God has given you.At Discover Church, we exist to see our city changed by Jesus, one life at a time, by helping people discover LIFE in Christ, BELONGING in Community & PURPOSE in God's Calling on their life so that they can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.-You can join us live on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 11:00 am, either in person or online! Visit www.discoverchurchkc.com for more information!

The combination of photon-counting CT and low-keV VMI has the potential to aid bladder cancer local stage Anna Lo Verde, MD, discusses the prospective study by Wang et al. exploring this combination for detecting muscle invasion. Full article: Photon-Counting CT With Low-keV Virtual Monoenergetic Images for Detecting Muscle Invasion in Bladder Cancer: A Prospective Study

On this Make a Difference Minute, Frank Dillman shares what it meant to watch the Nurse Honor Guard pay tribute to his wife, Dorothea Anne Dillman. I spoke with Frank at the inaugural Alabama Nurse Honor Guard State Conference in Cullman, where he described watching nurses who had barely known, or had never known, Dorothea honor her with genuine love & respect. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

In this message, we're challenged to make a difference by becoming the kind of church that is ready to love, serve, and steward the people God is bringing our way. Through the example of Jesus and Philippians 2, we're reminded that making a difference begins with humility and serving others—within the church, in our community, and in our families.

Pastor Tony encourages us to make a difference with our lives by living for eternity. He challenges us to reject the allure of comfort so that we can model the humility of Christ and live truly fulfilling lives. He encourages us to do this by embracing the rhythms of community, contrast and weakness so that the gospel can be fully expressed in our lives.

LIVE RESTORED, PART 6 | RESTORED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCESpiritual growth is more than knowing more about God. It is becoming more like Jesus. As we grow in Him, His heart of love and compassion begins to shape the way we see and respond to people. Galatians 6:1–2 teaches us to restore those who have fallen, carry one another's burdens, and fulfill the law of Christ, which is the law of love. Spiritual maturity moves us beyond simply seeing the needs around us. We begin to see people through the heart of Jesus, and His compassion moves us toward them.In the story of the Good Samaritan, the priest and Levite saw the wounded man and passed by, but the Samaritan “had compassion.” His compassion moved him to action. He went to the man, cared for his wounds, lifted him up, and made provision for his restoration. This is the heart of Jesus. He sees people, He is moved with compassion, and He moves toward them with restoring love. As we become more like Him, His heart becomes our heart, His compassion becomes our compassion, and His compassion moves us to make a difference.Restore Church | Yorkville, ILSunday Mornings | 10 AMJordan & Melissa Gash, Pastorshttps://www.restorechurchyorkville.com

Monday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie asks, "What kind of world would we live in today if every Christian behaved just as you do?" It's a frank discussion of our responsibility to reflect Christ to a world that's lost its way. Tune in for a reassuring study.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Make a Difference Minute, I'm coming to you from the inaugural Alabama Nurse Honor Guards State Conference in Cullman, Alabama, with Kala McClendon Lash, founder and chapter leader of Quietus Nurse Honor Guard. Kala shares what moved her to establish a Nurse Honor Guard in her area and the meaning behind the name Quietus, representing a nurse's final discharge from this life. Her message to fellow nurses is to spread the word so that no nurse is forgotten & Nurse Honor Guards can continue showing up to honor a lifetime of service while offering comfort to the families left behind. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Bankston Motor Homes, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Meesha Emmett with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Alabama Chapter, sharing encouragement for anyone who is struggling. Meesha reminds us that our lives and stories matter, that we aren't alone, and that reaching out for help is a step we can take. If you or someone you love needs support, call or text 988 to connect with someone who will listen. Listen to The Mark White Show podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and share this message with someone who needs encouragement. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Hydration Lounge, helping me share stories that encourage others and remind people they matter. I appreciate their support of The Mark White Show and hope you'll support them, too. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™

We all have a bit of an actor inside us—not the Broadway type or a movie star, but the kind who can muster up some enthusiasm when we need to. We might force a courtesy chuckle when someone tells a corny joke. But when it comes to our Christian witness, it’s got to be the real deal. It’s not about putting on a show but about living a life of genuine faith. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how to purify our character and let our light shine to those around us. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have a bit of an actor inside us—not the Broadway type or a movie star, but the kind who can muster up some enthusiasm when we need to. We might force a courtesy chuckle when someone tells a corny joke. But when it comes to our Christian witness, it’s got to be the real deal. It’s not about putting on a show but about living a life of genuine faith. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how to purify our character and let our light shine to those around us. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Chase Woods, founder of Rocket City Adapted Athletics. Born with muscular dystrophy, Chase remembers reaching a point when he could no longer keep up with other kids in sports and began feeling isolated. At 15, an invitation to play wheelchair basketball gave him an opportunity that would ultimately help shape what he's doing today. Now, through Rocket City Adapted Athletics, Chase is giving young athletes that same opportunity—not only to compete and develop their skills, but to grow into confident young people. Brought to you by Singing River Dentistry, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

നിങ്ങൾ ആയിരിക്കുന്ന മോശമായ സാഹചര്യങ്ങളിൽ എങ്ങനെ ദൈവത്തിൻ്റെ വെളിച്ചമാകാം? Watch Br. Damien Antony's powerful message on Influence for Impact.In this inspiring Morning Glory message by Br. Damien Antony, we explore the deep biblical truth behind Matthew 5:14: "You are the light of the world." Often, God places us in difficult, toxic or dark environments not by accident, but as a strategic assignment to bring about divine transformation. True Christian influence is not about fame or social media following, but about making an eternal impact and pointing souls toward God's glory. Whether you are seeking spiritual renewal, daily blessings or strength to overcome hard seasons, this Malayalam Christian devotion offers powerful biblical insights, practical wisdom and a powerful healing prayer for your life.

How we conduct ourselves can either bring people closer to Jesus, or move them further away. Friday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us evaluate the influence we have over our circle of influence. It's an important study in the Lord's Sermon on the Mount.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Buffy Loveday with the Sumner County, Tennessee chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Buffy shares from her own childhood what it means to grow up without a bed and why providing one can mean so much more to a child than simply having somewhere to sleep. A bed can become a place of comfort, security and something that belongs to them. It's why one reaction from children receiving their new beds says so much: “My bed.” For more information about Sleep in Heavenly Peace, visit SHPBeds.org⁠. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Premier Structures, Inc., proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have JoHelene Patrick with the Alabama Kidney Foundation. As a former kidney patient herself, Jo Helen understands the importance of support, awareness and recognizing kidney disease before it progresses. She shares why people with diabetes or high blood pressure should talk with their healthcare provider about kidney health and the two simple tests—a blood test and urine test—that can help identify potential problems. JoHelene also shares how the Alabama Kidney Foundation works with Legacy of Hope to encourage organ donation. For more information, visit Alabama Kidney Foundation⁠. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Green's Dependable Hardware, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

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On this Make a Difference Minute, I'm sharing a thought about some of the decisions we make about ourselves when we're young and why it may be worth revisiting them years later. You've changed & you've grown. Does that old conclusion still fit the person you are today? This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Athens Bible School, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Faith was never meant to be lived from the sidelines. In Exodus 31, God fills a craftsman named Bezalel with His Spirit to build the tabernacle, making clear that everyday skills and work can be holy when offered to God. Serving His purposes requires the Spirit of God, developed skill, courage in the face of difficulty, and results in genuine joy. The same is true of giving. When we give freely and wholeheartedly, as David and the people of Israel did, the result is not burden but peace and satisfaction. The reason most of us hold back from serving or giving is fear, and the cure for fear is not more information but trust. God is not looking for perfect people. He is looking for devoted ones who will say yes with what they have.

Why do some people act on the possibilities before them, while others come to believe that nothing they do will make a difference? Psychologist Martin Seligman describes his groundbreaking research on learned helplessness, and explains how the stories we tell ourselves about setbacks can shape what we do next. We also explore how optimism can help us rediscover our ability to change things for the better.If you have a question or comment about the science of optimism and pessimism that you'd be willing to share with the Hidden Brain audience after listening to this episode, please find a quiet room and record a voice memo on your phone. Email the file to us at feedback@hiddenbrain.org. Use the subject line: “How to Make a Difference.” If you love Hidden Brain in audio, check out our video series on YouTube. You'll find episodes there about memory, focus, getting unstuck, and much more at youtube.com/@hiddenbrain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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How to Train an Elephant explores one of the enemy's most strategic tactics: convincing us we are powerless. Just as an elephant can be trained to believe it cannot break free even when it has the strength to do so, Satan can use rejection, isolation, failure, temptation, grief, and disappointment to train us to live beneath the freedom and strength we have in Christ. The series is like a manual written to a circus master/devil of how to keep a giant and strong animal in captivity. Through the life of David, we'll discover what it looks like to develop spiritual resilience, refuse to stay stuck, and remember that we are far stronger in Christ than the enemy wants us to believe. Because you don't have to live captive to what has held you - you were created to live free and fulfill the purpose God has given you.At Discover Church, we exist to see our city changed by Jesus, one life at a time, by helping people discover LIFE in Christ, BELONGING in Community & PURPOSE in God's Calling on their life so that they can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.-You can join us live on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 11:00 am, either in person or online! Visit www.discoverchurchkc.com for more information!

On this Make a Difference Minute, I want to share a personal thought for anyone who has ever looked at what they've been through and wondered why life had to be so difficult. Some experiences are unfair & burdens are heavier than anyone should have to carry. We can acknowledge what happened & recognize how deeply it affected us without allowing it to determine everything that comes next. Our time here is limited, and at some point, we have to decide what we're going to do with what remains. Sometimes that requires resilience & tenacity. It can also mean changing direction, accepting help, or simply trying again. We may never get an explanation for some of what we've endured, but there's something meaningful about being able to look back and say, “I took what I had, and I did the best I could with it.” This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Kinsey Grace Canerday as she shares about Avie Gail's Adorning and the support they provide to families grieving the loss of a child. Through floral arrangements, financial assistance for funeral services and care packages, Avie Gail's Adorning reminds grieving parents that they are seen, their children are remembered, and they do not have to walk through loss alone. Kinsey also shares a lesson from her own loss—that grief, love & joy can coexist. To learn more, follow Abigail's Adorning on Facebook, call Kinsey at 256-648-7470, or email abigailsadorning@gmail.com. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Hydration Lounge, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

What if some of your church's greatest opportunities for ministry are sitting in the pews—with the skills to repair a roof, wire a building, or help a struggling neighbor? Rev. Dr. Scott Yakimow joins Tim Ahlman to discuss how the church can recognize and encourage the everyday callings through which Christians serve their communities.Recorded May 11, 2026. References to Crosspoint's planned launch, CUAA developments, and upcoming convention decisions reflect the conversation at that time.Support the show⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Care about the future of the LCMS?Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter)⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Timmy Pickett, a husband, father of three and longtime steel foundry worker who is searching for a kidney donor. With his kidney function declining and a GFR of 14, Timmy hopes to receive a transplant before dialysis becomes necessary. He shares what's weighing most heavily on him—the thought of leaving his family behind—and how a living donor could give him more time to fish, hunt, play with his boys and simply be there as they grow. Potential donors can visit Vanderbilt Health's kidney transplant website and inquire about donating for James T. Pickett. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Athens Bible School, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

The Trump administration says allowing tariff-free beef imports could help lower consumer prices, but the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is questioning whether the move will actually make a difference. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus says much of the imported product won't even end up in grocery store meat cases. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Jamie Gatlin as she shares about her husband, Jeff Gatlin, and his search for a living kidney donor as he lives with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Jeff has known since his teenage years that he had PKD, a hereditary disease that also claimed his father's life and affects one of his sisters. For years, he was able to live a relatively normal life, but now his kidney function has declined to about nine percent, and he is preparing to begin dialysis while waiting for a transplant. Jamie shares that Jeff is currently listed for a kidney transplant at Vanderbilt and is also working toward being listed in Birmingham. Like so many families facing chronic illness, they're navigating the uncertainty of waiting while hoping that someone will choose to become a living donor. A living kidney donation has the potential to change not only Jeff's life, but the lives of his wife, Jamie, and their 23-year-old twins. This MADM is brought to you by Premier Structures, Inc., proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Do You Think the Protect College Sports Act Will Make a Difference?

Do You Think the Protect College Sports Act Will Make a Difference?

Lydia is writing a book! In this episode, she shares the story behind her upcoming book on Hannah More—a remarkable eighteenth-century writer, educator, and abolitionist whose life and faith continue to offer much for us to learn from today.Lydia talks about what drew her to Hannah More, what the writing process has looked like so far, and the joys and challenges of researching and writing a book. She also offers encouragement for aspiring writers and shares about her upcoming research trip to England, where she'll be tracing Hannah More's life and gathering material for the book.Resources:Fierce Convictions by Karen Swallow PriorThe Sacred Flame by Kevin BelmonteLydia's BlogLydia's Blog instagramCourier Publishing

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Jessica Darby as she shares about losing her husband, Ethan, and helping their two young boys navigate grief while carrying her own. Jessica talks about the support her family has received through Caring House and the challenge of recognizing that sometimes the big emotions of childhood grief are about much more than what appears to be happening in the moment. Her experience is also a reminder of why continuing to show up for families after a loss matters. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Athens Bible School, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

I hope this quote from Denzel Washington helps you make a positive Difference.   Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow   Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X  

On this episode of Transformation Talks, I tackled a question I get multiple times per week:"Can short lifting sessions make a difference?"The answer is—spoiler alert—absolutely yes, IF you follow the checklist I'll go over in this episode:Do the right kind of warm-up (6:42)Choose the right, highest-yield exercises (8:45)Properly utilize supersets (11:21)Do the right amount of sets (13:44)Train close enough to failure (14:54)Track and beat your sets as often as possible (17:10)Make sure your lifestyle supports your goals, too (19:30)You can expect specific examples and recommendations throughout the episode.Plus a nudge to audit your calendar, and whether your time allocation aligns with your on-paper goals and expectations.———My two-day BDB Program checks all the above boxes. Request your free copy here: https://bdbworkouts.com/Or have me personally design your program (with short lifting sessions) as a 1:1 client. Submit an application here and we'll set up a quick chat to go over your goals: https://samforget.com/coaching/

Reruns is a series at Discover Church that uses the lens of 90's sitcoms to explore something deeply practical and spiritual: how our everyday lives can make Jesus visible to a watching world. Sitcoms worked because they felt familiar; you saw yourself in the characters, their humor, their mess, their growth, and their relationships. And every episode ended with a moment that reminded you what really matters.In the same way, this series reminds us that faith is not just something we believe—it's something we live out loud. The world may never read a Bible before they watch your life, and what they're watching is whether Jesus actually changes people. That's why we're revisiting the core values of our church, not as slogans we agree with, but as reruns of the life of Jesus we are called to embody together.At Discover Church, we exist to see our city changed by Jesus, one life at a time, by helping people discover LIFE in Christ, BELONGING in Community & PURPOSE in God's Calling on their life so that they can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.-You can join us live on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 11:00 am, either in person or online! Visit www.discoverchurchkc.com for more information!