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Start Your Day PositiveShould We Spell Cleveland with an "A", Easily Master These WOW Skills, Why Families Should Be FunIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History - Should we spell Cleveland CleAveland?
✅ Your family should be fun - A Biblical perspective
✅ Bus one is FULL! Join Len, Sara and special guest Robin Swoboda for Christmas in New York
✅ A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional"
✅ Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. .75 cones from our partner Sweeties Soda Shoppe
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🎉 Special thanks to our spons...2025-07-2228 minStart Your Day PositiveMatch Wits with Sara on Len's Quick Quiz, How To Be a More Supportive Family Member and GOALS-Boomer CouplesIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History - WILD! What scientists thought might happen when we stepped on the moon
✅ Monday brain stimulation - Len quizzes Sara with some General Trivia...see how you do
✅ Do's and Don'ts...How families can support each other
✅ Relationship tips from Boomers
✅ Bus one is FULL! Join Len, Sara and special guest Robin Swoboda for Christmas in New York
✅ A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional"
✅ Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. .75 cones from our part...2025-07-2129 minStart Your Day PositiveAmerica's Favorite Summer Pastimes, 3 Quick Thoughts to Boost Your Faith, The Results of Our Ice Cream Survey Are InIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Win a $50 gift card to your favorite restaurant - Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win
✅ Do you agree with our survey of America's favorite summer pastimes?
✅ Len shares 3 quick faith boosting thoughts to carry through the day
✅ Christmas in July! Join Len, Sara and special guest Robin Swoboda for Christmas in New York
✅ A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional"
✅ Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. .75 cones from our partner Sweeties Soda Shoppe
...2025-07-1825 minStart Your Day PositiveStarbucks Hidden Menu, He's 80 and Shares Keys to Living and Loving Life, Our "Corniest" Segment Ever!In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Len talks healthy mind, body, and soul with an amazing 77-year-old he just met
✅ The weight of envy and how God helps you work past it
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
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2025-07-1727 minStart Your Day PositiveWhat's America's Favorite State and Where Does Your State Rank? and Superman is Back and Cleveland Co-StarsIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ What is America's Favorite state, and where does your state rank?
✅ How much do you know about Superman? - Win tickets to see the new movie
✅ Christmas in July! Join Len, Sara, and special guest Robin Swoboda for Christmas in New York
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Northeas...2025-07-1525 minStart Your Day PositiveLet Go - God’s Moved On Already, Keep the Mosquitos Away, Why We Shouldn't Take Ice For GrantedIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Strategies for keeping mosquitoes away
✅ Sara shares a thought on keeping the past in the past and moving forward with God
✅ Christmas in July! Join Len, Sara, and special guest Robin Swoboda for Christmas in New York
✅ A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional"
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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2025-07-1425 minStart Your Day PositiveChristmas in July, He Almost Became President, FREE Book Offer - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional"In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories - National French Fry Day
✅ Today in History
✅ Win a $50 gift card to your favorite restaurant - Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win
✅ Christmas in July! Join Len, Sara and special guest Robin Swoboda for Christmas in New York
✅ A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional"
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special tha...2025-07-1127 minStart Your Day PositiveHoliday Edition: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! What Makes the USA So SpecialIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Why we love America
✅ Win $50 giftcard to your favorite restaurant gift card. "Whistle While You Win" with Wyatt Works
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct
2025-07-0418 minStart Your Day PositiveHow to Move an Awkward Conversation Forward, Positive Benefits of Screen Divorce and How to Get on JeopardyIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Are you ready for a screen divorce
✅ The perfect technique to help an awkward conversation move forward
✅ Win $200 is house cleaning services from Squeaky Clean NEO. Just listen for the keyword.
✅ WIN 4 tickets, 4 t-shirts and 4 food passes to the Alive Music Festival
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Window...2025-07-0326 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Pursuit of Happiness, Robo-Taxi's Are Here, and Asking For a RaiseIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Thomas Jefferson and happiness
✅ Need a raise? It's time to ask
✅ Stump Day! Guess the answer and enter to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Cakes! Enter at StartYourDayPositive.com
✅ WIN 4 tickets, 4 t-shirts and 4 food passes to the Alive Music Festival
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows...2025-07-0229 minStart Your Day PositiveLife Changing Perspective on Priorities, Can Amazon Get Even Bigger and What is Your Work Love LanguageIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History
✅ Wisdom that will change your life from someone who is 81
✅ The 5 love languages for business
✅ Amazon is getting more efficient
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
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2025-07-0130 minStart Your Day PositiveMaybe the Greatest Showman Ever, TV is Changing Forever and The Easiest Way to Brighten a DayIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories
✅ Today in History - Wow, you won't believe 'The Great Blondin"
✅ A lesson from Len on the value of a smile
✅ A big shift in how we watch television
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct
2025-06-3031 minStart Your Day PositiveTop Travel Destinations, a Movie Quote that Changed Everything and How Far Would You Go For the Perfect Selfie?In This Episode:
✅ Today in History
✅ Len and Sara share some thoughts from the number one photo destination in the world.
✅ Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win - Guess the song and enter to win a $50 gift card the the restaurant of your choice! Get all the details to enter at StartYourDayPositive.com
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we’ll be pressing pause on the daily news updates. We’ll...2025-06-2723 minStart Your Day PositiveEasy Everyday Tips for Saving Money!In This Episode:
✅ Today in History
✅ Looking to stretch your dollars a little further? You’re in for a treat! Today we’re joined by Rachel from Couponing with Rachel to share her top tips for saving money. From the best money saving apps to easy ways families can cut costs, Rachel breaks it down in a way that’s fun, simple, and totally doable.
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we’ll...2025-06-2628 minStart Your Day PositiveNew Fitness Walking Trend and Gen Alpha in Greece vs USA!In This Episode:
✅ Today in History
✅Sara's daughter Reagan interviews a new friend in Greece.
✅ Stump Day! Guess the answer and enter to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Cakes! Enter at StartYourDayPositive.com
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we’ll be pressing pause on the daily news updates. We’ll be back with your regular news updates soon!
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes42025-06-2525 minStart Your Day PositiveFrom the Office to the Kitchen Table: Why Communication Matters EverywhereIn This Episode:
✅ Today in History
✅ What if most issues—at work and at home—could be solved with better communication?
In this episode, we’re joined by Tommie Jo Brode, founder of Venice Solutions Group, national speaker, and expert on communication in both professional and personal settings. With a background in law, leadership, and risk management, Tommie Jo shares how effective communication can prevent conflict, improve relationships, and create healthier environments—whether you're leading a team or navigating family life.
To connect with Tommie Jo for speaking or consulting, visit VeniceSolutionsGroup.com or find h...2025-06-2429 minStart Your Day PositiveBalancing Life, Faith, and Family with Kristi CapelIn This Episode:
✅ Today in History
✅ In this episode, we’re joined by the lovely Kristi Capel—TV personality, mom, and woman of faith—as she shares about balancing career and calling, keeping faith at the center of it all, and the power of staying grounded in what truly matters. It’s an uplifting conversation about family, purpose, and trusting God through every season of life.
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we...2025-06-2332 minStart Your Day PositiveGotta have shoes and God's Word is The Rock!In This Episode:
✅ Today in History
✅ Gotta have shoes + God's Word Is The Rock
✅ Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win - Guess the song and enter to win a $50 gift card the the restaurant of your choice! Get all the details to enter at StartYourDayPositive.com
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
*Note: While we’re enjoying a little time away on our listener trip, we’ll be pressing pause on the daily news updates. We’ll be back with your regular news upd...2025-06-2022 minStart Your Day PositiveDon't Sweat the Small Stuff: Motivation from a Mom and Business OwnerIn This Episode:
✅ Today in History
✅ Feeling that nudge to start something new—but doubt or overthinking keeps holding you back? Kim, owner of Squeaky Clean NEO, joins us to share her inspiring journey of stepping out in faith and saying "yes" to something outside her comfort zone. From letting go of perfection to trusting the process, this conversation is all about pushing past doubt, staying motivated, and not sweating the small stuff as you walk into the new.
✅ Enter to win a home cleaning valued at $200 from Squeaky Clean NEO! All the details on our web...2025-06-1923 minStart Your Day PositiveA Funny New TikTok Trend, An Invitation to See Things From Both Sides, Len and Sara Get Interviewed!In This Episode:
✅ News - Catch up with top headlines
✅ Today in History
✅ Sara's hubby Russ, interviews Len and Sara
✅ Stump Day! Guess the answer and enter to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Cakes! Enter at StartYourDayPositive.com
✅ Open your mind with an unexpected proverb from Len
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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2025-06-1828 minStart Your Day PositiveA Champion Returns Hungry to Repeat, An Awesome Summer To-Do List and The Return of the PheasantIn This Episode:
✅ News - Catch up with top headlines heading into the weekend
✅ Today in History
✅ Joey Chestnut returns and is ready to defend!
✅ Super cool way you can help the shrinking pheasant population
✅ Sara's list of great summer family activities
✅ Use the code "Positive" to save 10% off your tickets to the Alive Music Festival!
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Universal Windows Direct and Alive Music Festival
2025-06-1724 minStart Your Day PositiveGrass or Toaster-You'll Love This Game, Making God's Word Your Rock and Dolly's Daily Food habitIn This Episode:
✅ News - Catch up with top headlines
✅ Today in History
✅ You'll love a fun new table game everyone can play
✅ Learning how to use God's word as a life filter
✅ What's the one food Dolly Parton MUST have every day
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2025-06-1621 minStart Your Day PositiveFeel Good Movies to Stream, How to Quickly Improve at Any Sport, Can You Name the famous Movie Quote?In This Episode:
✅ News - Catch up with top headlines heading into the weekend
✅ Today in History
✅ What is that famous movie quote?
✅ How to Quickly Improve at Any Sport
✅ Feel Good Movies to Stream
✅ Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win - Guess the song and win a $50 gift card the the restaurant of your choice!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct and Wyatt Works Plumbing!
2025-06-1325 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Joy of a Silent Walk, America's Favorite Dishes, "Corny Trivia"In This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines
✅ Today in History
✅ The Benefits of the Silent Walk
✅ What are America's favorite dishes?
✅ Stump Day! Guess the answer and enter to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Cakes! Enter at StartYourDayPositive.com
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Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct
2025-06-1126 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Dirty Soda Trend, Conversations about Faith with Gen Z, Pinterist Summer TrendsIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines
✅ Today in History - The shocking story of Ben Franklin
✅ Conversations with Gen Z about faith and trusting God
✅ A FREE offer for the Bible Recap Study Guide
✅Win Tickets to the ALIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL and CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA BLOSSOM SERIES
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Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct
2025-06-1029 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Best Fries Ever, The Biggest Change in College Sports Ever, Have Fun-Try Making a Pun!In This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines
✅ Today in History
✅ Sara discovers double-fried fries
✅ Why college sports have just changed forever
✅Len encourages you to get "punny"
✅ Get your tickets for the Alive Music Festival! Use code: POSITIVE for 10%
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Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct and Alive Music Festival!
2025-06-0926 minStart Your Day PositiveThings That Sabotage Uncluttering, God's Wisdom from the Ant and An Amazing Presidential PrayerIn This Episode:
✅ News - Catch up with top headlines heading into the weekend
✅ Today in History
✅ Wisdom from the Proverbs - Chapter 6 has a challenge from observing nature
✅ Let's Unclutter - A list of the stuff sabotaging uncluttering efforts
✅ Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win - Guess the song and win a $50 fift card the the restaurant of your choice
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct and Wyatt Works Plumbing!2025-06-0626 minStart Your Day PositiveTop Trending Travel Destinations, Good News...God Sees You, Who Set That Speed Limit?In This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines
✅ Today in History
✅Vacation time! - Here are the top trending travel destinations
✅What restaurant is extending hours till midnight
✅Speed Trap? - Why are some highway speed limits so slow?
✅ Win a $200 house cleaning from our friends at Squeaky Clean NEO! Listen for the keyword and then go to StartYourDayPositive.com to enter!
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2025-06-0530 minStart Your Day PositiveAn Amazing Example of The Mandela Effect, Hardest Common Words to Spell, and Sufferin' Till SuffrageIn This Episode:
✅ Top News
✅ Today in History - Including a big moment for women in America
✅ Spellcheck - See if you relate to these hardest common words to spell
✅ What is the secret? Why is one retailer booming in a challenging economy
✅ Stump Day! Answer today's stump day question on our website StartYourDayPositive.com for a chance to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Pops!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Fac...2025-06-0430 minStart Your Day PositiveTrusting God, Making the Perfect S'more and Americas Favorite Theme ParkIn This Episode:
✅ News - Catch up with top headlines from the weekend that your friends and family are talking about
✅ Today in History
✅ Trusting God
✅ Making the perfect s'more
✅ Win a $50 Sweetie's Gift card and 4 Golf Land Passes by heading over to our website for all the details!
✅ Talking with Christian Music Artist, Josh Wilson and Christine Boyle from InvitedIn Ministries. Mark your calendars for a Night of Music and Worship with Josh Wilson Friday, June 20th! All the details here.
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @sara...2025-06-0330 minStart Your Day PositiveLessons From Sports that Stick, Rediscover the Joy of Familiar GamesIn This Episode:
✅ News - Catch up with top headlines from the weekend that your friends and family are talking about
✅ Today in History
✅ Keys to Confidence - Len's coaching tips on confidence in sports and life
✅ Play the Game - Rediscover the joy of some familiar games
✅ Save .20 cents a gallon on gas!
✅ Win a $50 Sweetie's Gift card and 4 Golf Land Passes by heading over to our website for all the details!
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser...2025-06-0227 minStart Your Day PositiveAdvice for Travel Sports Parents and Coaches, Duck Dynasty Reboot, and This Summers Refeshing Menu AdditionsIn This Episode:
✅ News
✅ Today in History
✅ Len's tip for travel sports parents and coaches
✅ Duck Dynasty Reboot is coming this weekend!
✅ Win a $50 Sweetie's Gift card and 4 Golf Land Passes by heading over to our website for all the details!
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2025-05-3029 minStart Your Day PositiveTravel Must-Haves, UPDATE Remarkable Conversion of Wikipedia Co-Founder, and Conquering Mt EverestIn This Episode:
✅ Top News
✅ Today in History – A few big moments that happened on this date—some fun, some surprising!
✅ Travel Must-Haves - Sara shares some travel tips and some travel must-haves! You can find all the info on her blog here.
✅ UPDATE : The co-founder of Wikipedia goes from skeptic to Christian
✅Peak Performance - How conquering Mt. Everest has changed
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct and Sweetie's Candy
2025-05-2931 minStart Your Day PositiveGraduation Speeches, Tricks for the Perfect Lawn, and Retirement ReimaginedIn This Episode:
✅ Top News
✅ Today in History – A few big moments that happened on this date—some fun, some surprising!
✅ Graduation Speeches... special guests with inspiring words!
✅ Len shares some tips for cutting your lawn with those perfect lines.
✅ Stump Day! Answer today's stump day question on our website StartYourDayPositive.com for a chance to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Pops!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Sweetie's Candy and Universal Windows D2025-05-2831 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Latest Tik Tok Trend, Traffic Delays and Fast Food, Fundraising DilemmaIn This Episode:
✅ News
✅ Today in History
✅ Traffic delays and fast food
✅ The latest Tik Tok trend is a toilet vase... yes, you read that right. We share what is... you might actually like it!
✅ A Fundraising Dilemma
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2025-05-2734 minStart Your Day PositiveStitchpossible, Top Television Themes of All Time, and Memorial DayIn This Episode:
✅ News
✅ Today in History
✅ Memorial Day
✅ Top Television Theme Songs
✅ Stitchpossible - Lilo and Stich Live Action and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning both had BIG opening weekends at the Box Office!
✅ Robin Swoboda joins us for our last "Mondays in May"!
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2025-05-2621 minStart Your Day PositiveAmerica's Most Popular Holiday, Roadtrip Soundtrack, Finding an Amazing DealIn This Episode:
✅ News
✅ Today in History
✅ America's most popular holiday
✅ Streaming Deal - Len found a great one for you!
✅ Road trip Season begins, and we've got your soundtrack
✅ Guess the song! You could win a $50 gift card to the restaurant of your choice with our new weekly game by guessing the song Len is whistling, brought to you by Wyatt Works Plumbing! It's Whistle While You Win! Head to our website after listening to submit your guess! StartYourDayPositive.com
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarn...2025-05-2330 minStart Your Day PositiveGenius Quiz, The Bill that Defines Becoming an Adult and We're People in the Old Days Smarter?In This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines The U.S. Defense Department has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar, A new blood test for Alzheimer’s, and Teen shoe trends
✅ Today in History – A few big moments that happened on this date—some fun, some surprising!
✅ Win a $200 house cleaning!
✅ Genius Quiz - Where do you rank with this quiz?
✅ Bill that defines adulthood
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2025-05-2230 minStart Your Day PositiveWhat to Say When a Friend is Hurting, An Easy Way to Identify Bird Songs and The Best Accidental InventionIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines – The "Golden Dome", Google is updating their search engine, and New Study: Is it ok to use coupon on a first date?
✅ Today in History – A few big moments that happened on this date—some fun, some surprising!
✅ How Can I Help? - A thoughtful approach when a friend is hurting
✅ You Can Easily Identify Bird Songs
✅ A Fresh Outlook - How to put a positive spin on jobs you are putting off
✅ Stump Day! Answer today's stump day question on our website StartYourDayPositive.com for a chance to win...2025-05-2127 minStart Your Day PositiveChristian Music is on the Rise, How Generations Love to Shop, and Airbnb Announce New OfferingsIn This Episode:
✅ News Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the first mass of Pope Leo XIV this Sunday in Vatican City, New Survey Shows How Generations Love to Shop, and Airbnb Announces New Offerings.
✅ Today in History
✅ Things You Should Know About Being a Wedding Guest
✅ Christian Music is the Rise Everywhere thanks to these two artists
✅ Guess the song! You could win a $50 gift card to the restaurant of your choice with our new weekly game by guessing the song Len is whistling...2025-05-1627 minStart Your Day PositiveChurch Attendance is on the Rise, Movie Theater vs. Streaming at Home, Peace Over PressureIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines – More than 1,000 Starbucks workers have done on strike, ESPN is launching their long-awaited stand alone app, and TGI Friday's is making bold moves by replacing 85% of their menu.
✅ Today in History – A few big moments that happened on this date—some fun, some surprising!
✅ Church attendance is on the rise... and Gen Z is the reason!
✅ World’s Longest Triathlon Completed as Former Royal Marine Reaches Everest Peak
✅ Is How We Watch Movies Changing? – We dive into the shifting world of entertainment and ask: are people trading popcorn and the...2025-05-1531 minStart Your Day Positive"The Office" Reboot is in the Works, Googles New Look, and Faith When Life Feels UncertainIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Headlines – Apple is making a bold move for the future, MLB has update with Pete Rose, and Google has updated their logo. Is updating logos for brands a good idea?
✅ Today in History – A few big moments that happened on this date—some fun, some surprising!
✅ The Office Reboot is Coming – Yep, it's official! A reboot of the The Office is headed to Peacock—here’s what we know so far.
✅ Tips for Taking Kids to the Store – Len's tips for taking kids to the store with you.
✅ You Don’t Have to Have It...2025-05-1431 minStart Your Day PositiveSmall Steps Matter, A 'This Has Never Happened Before' Baptism Record, and Age is Just a Number...If You're a Rocker!In This Episode:
✅ News and Today in History
✅ Small Steps Matter
✅ A New Jesus Movement?...It's Looking That Way
✅ Guess the song! You could win a $50 gift card to the restaurant of your choice with our new weekly game by guessing the song Len is whistling, brought to you by Wyatt Works Plumbing! It's Whistle While You Win! Head to our website after listening to submit your guess! StartYourDayPositive.com
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🎉 Special thanks to our spons...2025-05-0928 minStart Your Day PositiveWhat Mom's Really Want, Grace for Today, and Who Put the "Pod" in Podcast?In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories and Today in History
✅ What Moms Really Want for Mother's Day
✅ Grace for Today
✅ Who knew? How did we get the "pod" in Podcast?
✅ Win a FREE house cleaning from Squeaky Clean NEO! Go to StartYourDayPositive.com for all the details.
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2025-05-0829 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Game That Started it All, Why are Reese’s Cups So Great, Most Satisfying CareersIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories and Today in History
✅ The Secret Behind Reese’s Cups
✅ The Most Satisfying Jobs in the World
✅ Open Door Christian Schools Annual Plant Sale is coming up this Saturday, May 10th from 8am - 2pm. The Growing Excellence Plant Sale is a fundraising event sponsored by Open Door Christian Schools. 100% of proceeds go to tuition assistance and teacher quality.
✅ Stump Day! Answer today's stump day question on our website StartYourDayPositive.com for a chance to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Pops!
📲 Follow Sara on...2025-05-0731 minStart Your Day PositiveSpeak Life, Backyard Fun, and Scientists Are Working on a T-Rex Purse?!In This Episode:
✅ News
✅ Today in history
✅ Speak Life
✅ Kentucky Derby Happenings and History
✅ Backyard Must Have Games
✅ Whistle While You Win! You could win a $50 gift card to the restaurant of your choice with our new weekly game, brought to you by Wyatt Works Plumbing! Head to our website after listening to guess! StartYourDayPositive.com
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Universal Windows Direct, Wyatt Works, and Journey Home Restora2025-05-0229 minStart Your Day PositiveEasy Dinner Ideas from My Viral Video, TikTok Food Trends, and Applying the Fruits of the SpiritIn This Episode:
✅ News and Today in history
✅ Over 3 Million Views & Counting! – Sara shares how a simple Instagram video asking for easy dinner ideas went viral on her instagram—and how the comments section turned into a treasure trove of real-life easy meal inspiration.
✅ TikTok Food Trends to Try (or Skip!) – We dive into what’s trending on TikTok and the newest chocolate craze!
✅ The Door-Holding Dilemma – How long is too long to hold the door for someone?
✅ Daily Devotional: When You Feel Behind – Ever feel like you're not where you “should” be? This e...2025-04-3026 minStart Your Day PositiveHow to Make Your Own Emoji, Small Towns Offering Incentives to Move There, Find Your Daily Bible VerseIn This Episode:
✅ News
✅ Today in History
✅ Create Your Own Emoji – You can now design your own personalized emoji for texting, or social media!
✅ Small Towns Offering Huge Incentives for You to Move There – Discover small towns across the U.S. and other countries selling homes for a fraction of typical prices — and why they want you to move there!
✅ Find Your Verse of the Day – Len shares his trick to get a daily Bible verse and inspiration right when you need it.
✅ Devotional on Hope – Be encouraged with a short, powerful devotional abou...2025-04-2927 minStart Your Day PositiveChasing Dreams and Breaking Barriers, New Oscar Rules, and Overcoming Life’s Little FrustrationsIn This Episode:
✅ News
✅ Today in History
✅ Runner Chases 4 Minute Mile - Breaking Barriers on the Track – Meet the young athlete chasing history by attempting to shatter one of the toughest milestones in sports, just like Roger Bannister did decades ago.
✅ New Changes for the Oscars
✅ Advice for When Things Don't Go as Planned – Len shares some thoughts from his experience.
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct, and Northeast Factor2025-04-2828 minStart Your Day PositiveAre Nicknames Going Extinct, Let God Handle It, Whistle While You Win!In This Episode:
✅ News and Today in history
✅ Let God Handle It
✅ Are nicknames going extinct
✅ The soothing ASMR sounds
✅ Weeknight Dinner Ideas from Sara's viral video on Instagram
✅ Whistle While You Win! Win a gift card to the restaurant of your choice with our new weekly game, brought to you by Wyatt Works Plumbing!
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct, and Journey Home Restoration
2025-04-2524 minStart Your Day PositiveMenu items...Is That a Fair Price? Church Softball - Should You Hang Up the Cleats and God Promise - You're Never AloneIn This Episode:
✅ News and Today in history
✅ A look at menu items that are too high, too low, and just right
✅ Church softball...should you hang up the cleats
✅ God's promise, you are never ever alone
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct, Northeast Factory Direct & Reset Medical and Wellness
2025-04-2424 minStart Your Day PositiveIs Kindness Free (Even with AI)?, Best Way to improve Communication Skills, and a Devotion for When You're OverwhelmedIn This Episode:
✅ News and Today in history
✅ Stump Day! Answer today's stump day question on our website StartYourDayPositive.com for a chance to win 2 dozen cake pops from Daisy Pops!
✅ Kindness is free to give... unless you're talking to AI!
✅ Improve your communication skills?
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct
2025-04-2330 minStart Your Day PositiveDon't Pay to have it repaired...You Can Fix It!, New Mercies Every Morning, Natural Hacks that WorkIn This Episode:
✅ News and Today in history
✅ New mercies every morning
✅ Natural hacks that really work
✅ Don't pay to have it fixed...you can fix it yourself
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct, Northeast Factory Direct & Reset Medical and Wellness
2025-04-2228 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Process of Mind Renewal, The Miracle of the Mustard Seed and It's Friday...BUT SUNDAY'S COMIN'In This Episode:
✅ Mind Renewal - Sara shares her personal journey
✅ It's the Little Things! - The miracle of the mustard seed
✅ Billy Graham and confidence in the story of the resurrection
✅ It's Friday...BUT SUNDAY'S COMIN'
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Universal Windows Direct & Sweeties Candy
2025-04-1824 minStart Your Day PositiveHow to Sound Smarter During Small Talk, Encouraging Bible Trends, and Feeding 100 Million Meals
In This Episode:
✅ Resurrection Rolls – A Sweet & Symbolic Easter Tradition
These easy-to-make treats are more than just tasty—they’re a fun and meaningful way to share the story of the empty tomb.
✅ Encouraging Bible Reading Trends
✅ Feeding 100 Million Meals – The Power of Coming Together
✅ How to Sound Smarter in Small Talk
✅ Stump Day – Trivia Time!
What IS Stump Day anyway? Take a guess at StartYourDayPositive.com and you could win Daisy Cake Pops! 🎂
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🎉 Special tha...2025-04-1628 minStart Your Day PositiveNew Easter Trend, Rundown of Holy Week, and The Passion of the Christ: ResurrectionIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – From Easter cost-cutting hacks to Holy Week headlines, here's what's trending.
✅ Today in History – A quick look at what happened on this day in the past—some faith-filled, some just fun.
✅ Passion of the Christ 2 – What we know so far about The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection.
✅ The Viral Easter Trend – With egg prices still sky-high, people are swapping out traditional Easter eggs for... something else. It’s creative, cost-saving, and going viral!
✅ Holy Week Rundown – A recap of what each day of Holy Week means, why it...2025-04-1529 minStart Your Day PositiveNo Cell Phones Allowed Here, Hosanna! What it Really Means and Add Your Faith to Your Easter BasketsIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Stay informed with today’s latest headlines and updates.
✅ Today in History – Take a step back in time and discover fascinating moments from this day in history.
✅ Our LENT Word of the Day
✅ Hosanna! – We've read and sung Hosanna, but what does it mean?
✅ No Cell Phones Allowed – You'll be surprised at where this rule is enforced.
✅ Easter Baskets that Celebrate our Faith – Sara has some tips to connect Easter baskets to our faith. See her full list here!
📲 Follow Sara on Inst...2025-04-1424 minStart Your Day PositiveWhat's Your Road Trip Personality, Graceful Conversations with Strong Personalities and Apollo 13: Movie vs. the Real StoryIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ Road Trip Rules - How does your family fill the time in the car on a road trip?
✅Managing Conversations - How to gracefully talk to people who have strong opinions
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos....2025-04-1225 minStart Your Day PositiveFinding Purpose and Peace in the Hardest Place, Mental Tools that Make a Difference, When Someone Breaks a RuleIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ After the Fall: Dr. Jason Kolb on Finding Purpose and Peace in the Hardest Place. Dr. Jason Kolb was an active husband, father, and doctor when a skiing accident left him paralyzed. But instead of despair, he found something deeper — God’s grace, even in the valley. Listen to his inspiring story.
You can watch our full interview with Dr. Jason Kolb here.
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram...2025-04-1027 minStart Your Day PositiveSimple Grocery Shopping Tips, Men Heading Back to God and How Much Does an Astronaut Make?In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ Great News About a Growing Interest in God – Men in Europe are heading back to church
✅ Grocery Shopping Tips – Sara shares personal, practical tips
✅ Stump Day – You're one answer away from winning amazing Diasy Cake Pops!
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith...2025-04-0927 minStart Your Day PositiveWearing Your Faith, Benefits of Eating Slow and America’s New #1 Casual Dining ChainIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ Wearing Your Faith – Discover the inspiring story behind Jesus Won apparel, a bold clothing brand started with a mission to spark conversations about faith. Learn how athletes across the country are using their platform—and their wardrobe—to boldly share the message of victory in Jesus.
✅ Benefits of Eating Slow – It's a simple habit that can have a big impact on your health and mindset.
📲...2025-04-0829 minStart Your Day PositiveNatural Help for Seasonal Allergies, What Makes Something the GOAT and Too Friendly Hurricane NamesIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ New Positive Hurricane Names – The latest names may be just too happy!
✅ What Makes Something the GOAT? – We look at #1's in lots of categories and decide if we agree
✅ Natural Help for Allergies – Try this sweet recommendation
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnershi...2025-04-0728 minStart Your Day PositiveHow Many Episodes Should You Give a Show Before Calling It Quits?, Polite Tips for House Guests, and Reminder for PrayerIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ How many episodes should you give a show before you call it quits
✅ Polite tips for house guests
✅ A simple prayer reminder
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
Learn more ab...2025-04-0428 minStart Your Day PositiveWinner of Fast Food Best Customer Service, How to Make the Bible Pop and Stress BraggingIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ Loving the Bible – Len shares a tip he uses to make the Bible really connect
✅ Stress Bragging – When you take talking about how busy you are too far
✅ Pay up! - Len loses a bet to Sara...again
✅ 40 Days of Lent - The benefits of meditation
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...2025-04-0327 minStart Your Day PositiveHandling Apologies, Finding Your Balance with Social Media and Choosing Wisdom Above AllIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ Fumble and Fess Up - A playful take on fumbling a situation and owning up to it. How we should handle apologies.
✅ The Social Media Dilemma – Finding your balance with social media.
✅ It's Stumpday - win cake pops! – Answer Sara's Stumpday question to win delightful positive cake pops
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser...2025-04-0325 minStart Your Day PositiveTop Things to Look Forward to in April, Overcoming a Slump in Baseball and in Life and Finding God's PeaceIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ Lent Word of the Day – Reflect on today’s Lent-inspired word and how it can encourage you during this season.
✅ April Has Arrived! – 5 great things to look forward to this month.
✅ Overcoming a Slump – A Lesson from Coach Len on overcoming a slump at the plate and in life
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📲 Follow Len on I...2025-04-0127 minStart Your Day PositiveFaith in Action, What Your Kids Are Learning From You, What Living Your Faith Looks LikeIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ April Fools’ Day Fun – Len shares creative and lighthearted ways to celebrate without going overboard.
✅ Leading by Example: What Kids Learn from You – Sara shares 10 surprising things kids pick up just by watching their parents.
✅ Living Your Faith Daily – How humility plays a role in your faith walk and small ways to reflect it in everyday life.
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2025-03-3128 minStart Your Day PositiveOvercoming Fear of Failure, Respond Don't React! and Tips to Make Chores Fly ByIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Top 3 news stories of the day.
✅ Today in History – Take a look back at today in history.
✅ Lent Word of the Day – Reflect on today’s Lent-inspired word and how it can encourage you during this season.
✅ Overcoming Fear of Failure – Motivation to "go for it" in pursuit of your dream
✅ Making Chores Positive – Sara's personal tips on how to put joy into your household chores
✅ Respond Don't React– How and when to draw boundary lines
✅ The Roof Blessing – Info on how you can have the roof of your church repaired...2025-03-2828 minStart Your Day PositiveFamily Favorites, An Ancient Pyramid Discovery and Thoughts on the New Snow WhiteIn This Episode:
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments from this day in history.
✅ Lent Word of the Day – A short devotional reflection for your Lenten journey.
✅ Underground City Mystery – A new study suggests the discovery of an underground city beneath an Egyptian pyramid. We give you some details...
✅ Favorite Child Debate – A surprising new study examines whether parents really have a favorite child. You might be surprised by the results!
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Join us for 40 days of W...2025-03-2729 minStart Your Day PositiveConversation with Dallas Jenkins of the The Chosen, Boost Your Vocabulary Tips for a Positive Perspective Shift,In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Stay informed with today’s latest headlines and updates.
✅ Today in History – Take a step back in time and discover fascinating moments from this day in history.
✅ Our LENT Word of the Day
✅ Stump Day – Answer Sara's Challenging Stump Day Question and win Positive Pops from Daisy Pops.
✅ Live Life to the Fullest – How to shift your perspective to get the most out of every day.
✅ Boost Your Vocabulary – Get ready for season 5 of The Chosen & a convo we had with creator Dallas Jenkins.2025-03-2627 minStart Your Day PositiveMorning Sunshine and Better Health, A Conversation With a Homeless Man and World Peace by Staying in BedIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Stay informed with today’s latest headlines and updates.
✅ Today in History – Take a step back in time and discover fascinating moments from this day in history.
✅ Our LENT Word of the Day
✅ Good Morning Sunshine – Sara shares new research on the health benefits of morning sun.
✅ A Conversation With a Homeless Man – A surprising conversation Len had with a homeless man downtown.
✅ Boost Your Vocabulary – 5 words you can use today that will have everyone smiling & scratching their heads.
📲 Follow Sara on Ins...2025-03-2527 minStart Your Day PositiveLife Hacks with AI, George Foreman's Lasting Legacy, and Overcoming SetbacksIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Top 3 news stories of the day.
✅ Today in History – Take a look back at today in history.
✅ Lent Word of the Day – Reflect on today’s Lent-inspired word and how it can encourage you during this season.
✅ George Foreman’s Legacy – How do you want to be remembered? Let’s explore his inspiring story.
✅ ChatGPT in Everyday Life – Curious how AI can make life easier? From meal planning to productivity tips, learn practical ways to use ChatGPT.
✅ When Plans Don’t Go as Expected – Hear the recent story of astronauts stranded in sp...2025-03-2425 minStart Your Day PositiveA Sweet Success Story, Unexpected Joy of Talking to Strangers, and Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations for 2025In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Stay informed with today’s latest headlines and updates.
✅ Today in History – Take a step back in time and discover fascinating moments from this day in history.
✅ Our LENT Word of the Day
✅ The Unexpected Joy of Talking to Strangers – Len shares how a simple conversation with strangers can bring unexpected joy and brighten your day.
✅ The Sweet Success Story of Crumbl Cookie – Sara shares how she was inspired hearing the story of Crumbl Cookie, a true example of passion, persistence, and sweet success!
✅ Top...2025-03-2127 minStart Your Day PositiveAstronaut Butch Wilmore and Faith, Best Outdoor Games of All Time, and Being Open and Honest with God during Lent!In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Stay updated with the latest headlines.
✅ Today in History – A look at key moments from this day in history.
✅ Lent Word of the Day – Reflect and grow with today’s inspiring word for Lent.
✅ Best Outdoor Games of All Time – From childhood classics to backyard favorites, see which games made the list!
✅ The Faith of Astronaut Butch Wilmore – Learn what he said about his faith when asked about his experience being stuck in space 9 months.
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser2025-03-2027 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Perfect Time for a Walk, The Power of Words, & Springtime MotivationIn this episode...
✅ Top News Stories – Stay informed with today’s biggest headlines.
✅ Today in History – Events that happened on this day.
✅ Stump Day Trivia – Can you guess today’s question?
✅ Lent Word of the Day – A powerful word to reflect on during this season.
✅ Spring Has Arrived! – What the change in seasons means for us.
✅ The Power of One Word – How a single word can change everything.
✅ The Best Time for You to Walk – A new study says this is the best time to take a walk...
Answer today's Stump Day Question...2025-03-2027 minStart Your Day PositiveAI's Perfect March Madness Bracket?, A Mind-Blowing iPhone Trick, & Why saying 'Just Trust God’ Isn't Always EnoughIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – The headlines you need to know to start your day informed.
✅ Today in History – A look back at significant moments that happened on this day.
✅ Lent Word of the Day – A meaningful word to reflect on during this Lenten season.
✅ The Coolest Trick Your iPhone Can Do – A must-know feature that will make your life easier!
✅ March Madness Odds – Who are the favorites, and could this be the year for a major upset?
✅ Why Saying ‘Just Trust God’ Isn’t Always the Best Thing – A real talk moment about offering enc...2025-03-1828 minStart Your Day PositiveWhy You Miss What You’re Not Looking For, New Way to Feed the Birds, Top 10 Successful NamesIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Get up to speed with today’s biggest headlines.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ St. Patrick’s Day Fun – The history, traditions, and some surprising facts about the holiday! ☘️
✅ Lent Word of the Day – A meaningful reflection to deepen your journey through Lent.
✅ A New Way to Feed the Birds – Len shares a creative and fun tip to feed the birds.
✅ Your Brain’s Filter: Why You Miss What You’re Not Looking For – Ever notice how you see what you’re focused on? A sim...2025-03-1732 minStart Your Day PositiveTips for Saving on Flights, Phrases to Strengthen Your Relationships, and God Has Planned a Fresh Start for Your TodayIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Get up to speed on the latest headlines.
✅ Today in History – A fascinating moment from the past you may not know!
✅ Phrases to Strengthen Your Relationships – Simple words that can bring you closer to loved ones.
✅ Tips for Saving Money on Flights – Travel smarter with these expert hacks.
✅ What You Didn't Know about the Filet-O-Fish Sandwich
✅ Sara’s Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Dip – A festive and delicious corned beef and cheese dip recipe to try. (On Sara's blog conversationswithsara.com)
✅ Lent Word of the Day – A meaningful reflection for the s...2025-03-1429 minStart Your Day PositiveFaith in Hard Times, Chewing on Wood Can Improve Your Memory, and Do Pets Go to Heaven?In This Episode:
✅ Top Daily News
✅ Today in History – A look back at an important events that shaped the world.
✅ Don't let little things get to you – Practical thoughts to let go of minor irritation and focus on what truly matters.
✅ Encouragement in Hard Times – A message of hope Sara received after going through a hard time.
✅ Do Pets Go to Heaven? – Len explores what famous theologians and pastors have said about this topic...
✅ Chewing on Wood Can Improve Your Memory?! – A new study says chewing on wood can help your memory... we share some details!
...2025-03-1327 minStart Your Day PositiveAmazon Alexa Gets Smarter, Party Game Hits, Vanna White Gets Her First TattooIn This Episode:
✅ Today’s Top News Stories – Sharing latest headlines for the day
✅ Today in History – A look back at significant events that happened on this day.
✅ Lent Word of the Day – A new word of the day and meaningful reflection to guide you through the Lenten season.
✅ Stump Day – Can you guess the answer to our tricky question? See if you can stump your friends! Answer and win Daisy Pops on our website StartYourDayPositive.com
✅ The Best Games for Your Next Party – A fun listener question... Len shares some fun and engaging game ideas to keep you...2025-03-1227 minStart Your Day PositiveHow Tall Was Goliath REALLY?, The Surprising Power of Listening to Birds, and Christian Music InfluenceIn This Episode:
✅ Top daily news stories you need to know
✅ A look back at a major moment in history
✅ How listening to birds can help regulate your nervous system
✅ Len’s new heavy metal discovery & the impact of different Christian music genres
✅ How tall was Goliath REALLY? Let’s break it down! (Sara's favorite theologian shares on his Youtube) Dr. Joel Muddamalle
✅ Lent Word of the Day – A daily reflection for the season
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Join us for 40 days of...2025-03-1129 minStart Your Day PositiveWays to Give More Grace, Be An Encourager, & Must-Try Meals in US Cities!In This Episode:
✅ Daily News Update – A quick rundown of today’s top headlines to keep you informed
✅ Today in History – A historical moment that continues to inspire us today
✅ Lent Word of the Day – A reflective word for your Lenten journey
✅ Giving Grace— Sara shares some thoughts about grace after watching Meghan Markle’s new Netflix Show – What we can learn about grace and kindness in unexpected places
✅ Encouragement Corner – Len shares how a little encouragement can make a big impact
✅ Kinda Funny - Len brings his best Chuck Norris dad jokes!
✅ Travel & Food Spotli...2025-03-1031 minStart Your Day PositiveOne Powerful Mind Shift, The Monopoly Rule You Didn't Know & Why March is Such a Great MonthIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories You Need to Know
✅ Today in History—Key Moments That Happened on This Day (Fun tip about Monopoly we bet you didn't know!)
✅ 5 Things to Look Forward to in March
✅ How Swapping 'What If' with 'Even If' Can Shift Your Mindset
✅ Sara's Take on Amazon Prime's "House of David"
Sara mentions her favorite theologian Joel Muddamalle and his substack series on the new TV series House of David on Amazon Prime! You can find it here.
📲 Follow Sara...2025-03-0732 minStart Your Day PositivePositivity Doesn't Mean Perfection and The Smartest Man in the World Finds GodIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories You Need to Know
✅ Today in History—Key Moments That Happened including the Great Cookie War!
✅ Lent continues... we give you the word to meditate on today in our 40 days of Lent
✅ Positivity doesn't mean perfection... Sara shares from her heart
✅ Smartest man in the world finds God!
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos. You...2025-03-0626 minStart Your Day PositiveHow to Win at 3 of the Most Popular Games, Take a Vacation and Ash WednesdayIn This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories You Need to Know
✅ Today in History—Key Moments That Happened on This Day
✅ Lent Begins: What Ash Wednesday Means and How You Can Observe It
✅ We're Going to be on TV today! Catch Us on the TCT Network
✅ How to Win at the Top 3 Most Popular Games
✅ Join Us on Our Next Trip—Details Inside
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The...2025-03-0526 minStart Your Day PositiveChristian Tik Tok, Confirmation Bias and Coffee, Encouragement Right When You Need ItIn This Episode:
✅ Why is it called Fat Tuesday? The surprising history of Mardi Gras
✅ 9 Face Exercises that you should try for aging
✅ Perfectly timed Encouragement from Rick Warren
✅ Take a Trip with Len and Sara—Travel Club Details
✅ A new Christian Social Media App like TikTok
✅ Confirmation Bias: What a Coffee Survey reveals about how we think ✅ Today in History—key moments that happened on this day
✅ Top news stories of the day you need to know
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes42025-03-0432 minStart Your Day PositiveBrain Training, We Just Landed on the Moon & Why It's Good to Make a MessIn This Episode:
✅ We're back on the moon! — what just landed on the moon and why it matters
✅ Join us in doing Lent together — simple ways to strengthen your faith this season
✅ Brain training challenge: Try Tony Robbins' clapping trick to boost your mind
✅ Why making a mess can be a good thing
✅ Top news stories of the day
✅ Today in History — key moments you don’t want to miss
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
📩 Travel Club Details and Upcoming Trips: St...2025-03-0326 minStart Your Day PositiveSecret to the Perfect Pancake, Embracing Uncertainty, Flying to Space, and Do Your Best Let God Handle the RestIn This Episode:
✅ News stories of the day you need to know
✅ Today in History—key moments that happened on this day
✅ Sara shares her secret to the perfect pancake passed down from her grandma
✅ Embracing Uncertainty, lesson from Spanx founder on moving forward even when you don't have all the answers
✅ Would you fly to space? Several celebrities are starting to fly in rockets to space these days thanks to Jeff Bezos... Len shares what peoples reaction were to planes when they first came around and you'll be shocked what they said. ...2025-02-2827 minStart Your Day PositiveFaith on the Rise, Best Food to Fight Cold & Flu, and the New Memory Game You Need to TryIn This Episode:
✅ Top news stories of the day you need to know
✅ Today in History
✅ The No. 1 food to eat to avoid getting sick this cold and flu season—according to nutritionists
✅ Encouraging new survey shows faith is on the rise across the U.S.
✅ Warren Buffett's tips for 2025
✅ Len shares a new game he found that adults and kids will love!
Also, here's Sara's chili recipe she shared!
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📩 Travel Clu...2025-02-2729 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Untold History of Jeans, Self-Care Wisdom & The Beef Tallow Skincare TrendIn This Episode:
✅ News stories of the day—the latest headlines you need to know
✅ Today in History—key moments that are super interesting!
✅ The surprising history of jeans—why Levi Strauss never wore them
✅ A powerful lesson from Sara’s daughter on being comfortable in your own skin
✅ The newest skincare trend: using beef tallow on your face—does it actually work?
✅ John Maxwell’s self-care advice and why taking care of yourself matters
✅ Stump Day - Your chance to win Daisy Cakes cake pops!
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracar...2025-02-2625 minStart Your Day PositiveChoosing Your Battles Wisely, Unlocking Dream Memory & The Truth About the First Stall TheoryIn This Episode:
✅ News stories of the day—top headlines you need to know
✅ Today in History—significant events that happened on this day
✅ The return of cooking with lard—which restaurant is using it and will restaurants follow?
✅ Tips on remembering your dreams
✅ Sara’s perspective on why not every fight needs a warrior
✅ The first bathroom stall theory—does it really make a difference which one you pick?
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📩 Travel Club Details and Upcoming Trips: 2025-02-2527 minStart Your Day PositiveSmall Wins, Big Impact: Praying for Your Kids & New Stories of the Day | House of David PremiereIn This Episode:
✅ The power of small wins and why they matter more than you think
✅ Exciting new show House of David premiering on Amazon Prime—all about King David
✅ Sara’s heartfelt story of hiding Bible verses and prayers under her daughter’s mattress—and what happened when she found them
✅ How you can start praying for your kids and the impact it can have
✅ News and Today in History—taking a look at news and significant events that happend today
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📲 Follow Len on I...2025-02-2424 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Fun Fact You Didn’t Know, Hobbies for Mental Health, and the Power of ListeningIn This Episode:
✅ News update and Today in History moments
✅ A fun fact about Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
✅ The best hobbies for boosting your mental health
✅ Len’s lesson on why you should start listening to the birds
✅ A morning prayer to set the tone for your day
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2025-02-2126 minStart Your Day Positive3 Words to Avoid Saying to Your Spouse, a Simple Dinner Party Idea, and Why You Might Want to File Your Taxes Early This YearToday, we’re breaking down three little words that could be causing tension in your marriage—and what to say instead! Plus, if hosting stresses you out, we’ve got a simple dinner party idea that makes it easy and fun. We’re also talking about the power of snapping pictures—not just for the ‘gram, but to hold onto life’s special moments for years to come. Oh, and if you’re expecting a tax refund this year, we’ve got some important news on why filing early might be a smart move.
In This Episode:
✅...2025-02-2026 minStart Your Day PositiveMister Rogers’ Legacy, A Game-Changing Coffee Hack & The Chosen’s Big News!In this episode: Get ready for a feel-good episode packed with nostalgia, life hacks, and exciting news! We’re celebrating the anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and how Fred Rogers' wisdom still shapes lives today. Plus, we’re spilling the details on a mind-blowing coffee trick, The Chosen’s huge new partnership with Amazon, and a new way to save money while driving. And don’t forget—we've got a sweet giveaway you won’t want to miss!
Also in today's episode:
✅ Mister Rogers’ legacy – How his kindness and wisdom still inspire us
✅ A coffee hack that changes everythin...2025-02-1927 minStart Your Day PositiveWikipedia’s Co-Founder Finds Faith + Flight Attendant Rules & God’s Plan in DelaysIn This Episode:
Big faith news—Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger has announced his conversion to Christianity after years of skepticism. We break it down!
Plus, we’re taking a trip back in time to uncover the shocking flight attendant job requirements of the 1950s—let’s just say, things were very different back then!
And speaking of travel… ever been frustrated by a delay? I share my own airport delay experience and how it reminded me that whenever we’re delayed, we are exactly where God wants us to be.
📜 Also in Today’s Episode...2025-02-1824 minStart Your Day PositiveLincoln’s Work Ethic, America’s Favorite Movies & Do You Drink Enough Water?Happy Presidents’ Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we’re looking at Abraham Lincoln’s perseverance and work ethic—and how his determination still inspires us today. Plus, we’re diving into America’s favorite movies 🎬, talking about how much water we really drink vs. our kids, and sharing a must-have app to find where your favorite shows and movies are streaming!
In This Episode:
✅ Abraham Lincoln’s perseverance & why it still matters today 🇺🇸
✅ America’s all-time favorite movies—do you agree? 🎥
✅ Are you drinking enough water? Comparing our habits to our kids’ 💧
✅ The best app to find where movies & shows are streaming 📲
✅ A morn...2025-02-1729 minStart Your Day PositiveThe Most Popular Love Language, St. Valentine’s Shocking Story & Spreading KindnessLove is in the air! 💕 Today, we’re diving into the 5 Love Languages and revealing which one is the most popular. Plus, we’re learning about the real St. Valentine—and you won’t believe the true story behind his name! We’re also celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day and giving YOU the chance to win a stunning Cross Love Necklace from Elyria Jewelers! Just listen for the key phrase and enter on our website!
In This Episode:
✅ The 5 Love Languages—what’s the most popular & why? 💘
✅ The surprising history of St. Valentine—you won’t believe it! 😲
✅ Simple...2025-02-1426 minStart Your Day PositiveGalentine’s Day, Ryan Seacrest’s Wheel of Fortune Controversy & Why Teens Are Turning to JesusGot it! Here’s your revised show notes with Ryan Seacrest and Wheel of Fortune as one topic:
From Galentine’s Day celebrations to a Wheel of Fortune controversy with host Ryan Seacrest, today’s episode has a little bit of everything! We’re breaking down a contestant’s pronunciation mishap that cost them—and we want to hear your thoughts: Was the ruling fair? Plus, we’re talking about the rising interest in Jesus among teenagers, a moment in history, and a morning prayer to start your day right.
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✅ What is Galentine’s Day...2025-02-1326 minStart Your Day PositiveJelly Roll’s Faith Journey, His New Song with Brandon Lake & Signs You’re Officially Adulting
Jelly Roll has been open about his struggles, redemption, and faith—and now, he’s teaming up with Brandon Lake for a powerful new song! Today, we’re diving into his faith journey and why this song is resonating with so many. Plus, we’ve got a fun take on how you know you’re officially adulting, a moment in history, Stump Day, and a morning prayer to start your day right.
In This Episode:
✅ Jelly Roll’s inspiring faith journey and new song with Brandon Lake
✅ Funny and relatable signs you’re adulting
✅ A moment in h...2025-02-1225 min