Starting Right

DannyMac

Starting Right is a 5 minute Day Starter to help keep you motivated, encouraged, and focused throughout your day. DannyMac is a pastor, teacher, motivational speaker, husband, and father. His years of leading and training people have given him vast experience in helping individuals to accomplish change in their lives and meet their goals. He can help you set the course for your day by offering practical advice from God's Word in a positive and fun way. There is no better way to begin your day than by Starting Right with DannyMac.

  1. 4시간 전

    Strength, Courage, Passion

    What if courage doesn’t sound like a battle cry, but like a steady whisper in a quiet room? We open with Gideon—named a “mighty man of valor” while hiding—and explore how real might begins long before the spotlight, in the daily work of becoming rooted, brave, and focused. We walk through three pillars that shape a life of impact. First, strength that grows from consistent, relational faith—habits that form spiritual resilience when pressure rises. Second, courage that shows up offstage: staying faithful when no one is looking, enduring pain without applause, and choosing integrity when it costs. Third, passion that aligns desire with purpose, channeling energy toward what God is building rather than scattering it across distractions. Along the way, we share quotes from Billy Graham, Chuck Swindoll, and Henry Blackaby that give language to growth, grit, and obedience. To ground these ideas in public life, we revisit Pastor Joe Wright’s 1996 invocation at the Kansas State Legislature, a stark and confessional prayer that rattled the room. Whether you agree with every line or not, the moment illustrates how private formation fuels public conviction. It challenges us to examine our values, name what is broken, and ask for wisdom with humility and clarity. The question lingers: what would that kind of prayer stir today, and what would it look like to carry truth with grace in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and civic spaces? If you’re ready for a five‑minute reset that blends Scripture, practical formation, and a nudge toward bold, compassionate action, this one’s for you. Listen, share with a friend who could use courage for the week ahead, and subscribe so you never miss our weekday boost. Then tell us: which pillar—strength, courage, or passion—do you need most right now? We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

    6분
  2. 5일 전

    Retreat? Not When You’re Royalty

    A single reminder can flip a whole day. We open with the Lionheart himself—King Richard—who turns from retreat to rally when an advisor calls him back to his name. That story becomes a mirror for our own mornings, when pressures mount and identity blurs under noise, deadlines, and late-night what-ifs. Instead of pumping up willpower, we reach for something sturdier: Scripture that names who we are and whose we are. We walk through four anchors that reframe worth and worry. 1 John 3:1 grounds us as children of God—belonging that does not wobble with public opinion or personal performance. Romans 8:17 lifts our eyes to inheritance, reminding us we are heirs with Christ, guided by the Spirit in the middle of real-world challenges like rising costs, healthcare delays, and uncertainty about the future. 1 John 4:4 gives courage for overwhelm, teaching us to meet hard days with the quiet strength of the One who lives within us. And Romans 8:37–39 seals the promise: nothing—no fear, no failure, no unseen power—can pull us away from the love of God in Christ. Across five focused minutes, we invite you to trade anxious what-ifs for steady who-I-ams. This is a warm, practical reset for your morning: brief, clear, and rooted. If you’ve felt outnumbered lately, let these truths put your heart back on solid ground and help you face the day with strength, hope, and a clear name. If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a quick review so others can find these five-minute mornings. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

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Starting Right is a 5 minute Day Starter to help keep you motivated, encouraged, and focused throughout your day. DannyMac is a pastor, teacher, motivational speaker, husband, and father. His years of leading and training people have given him vast experience in helping individuals to accomplish change in their lives and meet their goals. He can help you set the course for your day by offering practical advice from God's Word in a positive and fun way. There is no better way to begin your day than by Starting Right with DannyMac.

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