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  • Faith Over Feelings: When Your Emotions Try to Steer the Day
    Mar 10 2026
    What do you do when your emotions try to take control of the entire day?You wake up hopeful… and then something small happens.The coffee spills.The shirt you wanted to wear isn’t clean after all.The kids forget something important for school.An email from yesterday’s problem is waiting in your inbox.Suddenly, the whole day feels heavier.But what if your feelings aren’t telling the whole story?In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven explores the powerful truth behind 2 Corinthians 5:7:“For we live by believing and not by seeing.” (NLT)Throughout the show, we unpack one simple idea that can change the way you approach your day:Feelings are weather. Faith is direction.Feelings can shift like a stormy sky—cloudy one moment and clear the next. But faith keeps moving forward even when the forecast looks uncertain.In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why emotions often try to write the story of your day• How small frustrations in the morning can hijack your mindset• Three practical ways to reset your emotions when things go wrong• What to do when your faith feels quiet or distant• Why the truth of your life isn’t always what you feel—it’s what you believeYou’ll also hear an encouraging listener praise report, a moment of prayer for those facing difficult decisions, and a reminder that God is not finished with your story.FAMILY EDITION:If you'd like to experience the whole show, you can. Simply follow this link to enjoy it: YouTube Playlist ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠📻 Listen LiveThe Lifeline Morning Show airs live every weekday morning from 6–10 AM (Central Time) on 88.5 JFM.You can listen anywhere in the world by streaming at:🌐 ⁠https://885jfm.com⁠Click “On Now” and press play to join the show live.🙌 Join the Lifeline CommunityIf today’s episode encouraged you:⭐ Follow / Subscribe to the podcast⭐ Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement⭐ Leave a rating or review to help others discover the showYour support helps spread real hope, real faith, and real life to more listeners every day.🎙 The Lifeline Morning ShowReal Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.🎶 Songs From Today’s ShowIf you're listening on the podcast and want to enjoy the full musical experience from today’s broadcast, the songs played during the live show are listed below.Spotify Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16v9n2WjLFUMPIXybpEpMJ?si=IDxDvn6gRyuG_tFrLcsvIQ⁠🎵 MercyMe – To Not Worship Youhttps://youtu.be/Ah7qLbD9QR8?si=-SypHE694voh_-dM🎵 Crowder – Stillhttps://youtu.be/H3rcQA8mLj0?si=8VVRAyV5qJ_O-DHO🎵 Josiah Queen & TobyMac – Jesus Freakhttps://youtu.be/gKa3YubeHso?si=7JJQnaAg1tOpn8CK🎵 Forrest Frank – Your Way’s Betterhttps://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=CLYrN-wrXDdbFR-b🎵 Jeremy Camp – No Survivorshttps://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=50OAAy3K1LkR9pOA🎵 TobyMac – Heaven On My Mindhttps://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=qsNEwtsQj9J2-lyI🎵 Megan Woods – I Believe Youhttps://youtu.be/BiYxaUGAz7Y?si=CR2txNx8isofxejb🎵 Brandon Lake – Tear Off The Roofhttps://youtu.be/WQA6fbSoq-g?si=4I0FovesEhFEpbqC🎵 TobyMac – Faithfullyhttps://youtu.be/i5ts5uFsVis?si=6_od71yC4fhjy5IS🎵 Peter Burton – Where Would I Behttps://youtu.be/TinJk_p9ZVs?si=LAV-BL92pxfOzYd6🎵 Chris Tomlin – Good Good Fatherhttps://youtu.be/qlsQrycKKsY?si=LKa9ykCBMQtt42Tc🎵 Sidewalk Prophets – Love, Love, Lovehttps://youtu.be/EM1UbhrjLhk?si=SUnZx8qQen_hmcZt🎵 Katy Nichole – Have Your Wayhttps://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=ePa78qtHjbpEepi6🎵 Bryan Duncan – I See Youhttps://youtu.be/FwOrCxt1T9E?si=ASoOCqdZkALzPtWK🎵 Russ Lee – Live What I Believehttps://youtu.be/R1j_i-hpFyg?si=v4TQI-cqbVb7fR2p🎵 Phil Wickham & Crowder – It Really Is Amazing Gracehttps://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=-L0FlERHBUd3ibqS🎵 Micah Tyler – God Did Ithttps://youtu.be/dG6HTCYYTpU?si=CBdxfkpKOxyWF-gr
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  • Step Forward Anyway: Why Courage Comes Before Confidence
    Mar 9 2026
    Have you ever felt like you're behind in life?Behind on goals.Behind on plans.Behind on the life you thought you’d have by now.On today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven reminds us of a powerful truth many people overlook:Courage rarely feels ready.Anchored in Joshua 1:9, today’s Word of Life reminds us that God didn’t tell Joshua to wait until he felt courageous. He commanded him:Be strong and courageous.And the reason?Because the Lord would be with him wherever he went.In this episode, Steven walks through what that really means for us today — especially when life feels uncertain, intimidating, or overwhelming.You’ll hear:• Why courage often comes before confidence• Why God told Joshua three times to be strong and courageous• A reminder that you don’t have to feel ready to take your next step• Encouragement for students heading into school with something scary ahead• A powerful reminder that sometimes the step comes before the feelingIf you're facing something today that feels intimidating — a decision, a new opportunity, or a step of faith — this episode will remind you that you’re not walking forward alone.Your Word of Life“This is my command—be strong and courageous!Do not be afraid or discouraged.For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Your Word of Life, from Joshua 1:9 (NLT).Enjoy the whole expanded edition of the show on the Family Edition Playlist: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠Featured Music From Today’s Show:Spotify Playlist⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GBi6lywtG07LFSRvs9JgO?si=rRWSjprAR3OwEsY5baZcWA⁠Lauren Daigle — Let It Be A Hallelujahhttps://youtu.be/v0t4OUq2Sy8?si=n0-aHGBwAw2XecrfCeCe Winans — That’s My Kinghttps://youtu.be/AB-3Av8RYo8?si=AZBf6z2eDnSIw1VYJamie MacDonald — Left It In The Riverhttps://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=2aYnWU1MUhv9x2ATPhil Wickham — Homesick For Heavenhttps://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=tUfM814rSc69ro7hTobyMac — Heaven On My Mindhttps://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=wbZySm7D1QDGedr3MercyMe — I Can Only Imaginehttps://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=rub3pQqlaSaSUzFmJeremy Camp — No Survivorshttps://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=iPGx9_CAKrdrxTQUCAIN — I Made Ithttps://youtu.be/iX-FfvtX4Ow?si=S6faHoef1d8fnrttMercyMe — Make It Wellhttps://youtu.be/xLrF-ml7uks?si=19opCIVIBSp6z5fmPhil Wickham & Crowder — It Really Is Amazing Gracehttps://youtu.be/JdCkPewFsc8?si=CNaD_Rk7HZyS5cUgJordan Feliz, Jonathan Traylor & Mandisa — Jesus Is Coming Backhttps://youtu.be/pPo4wuQolTQ?si=dhBzNgUkg3evF5eN4Him — Where There Is Faithhttps://youtu.be/iE0Dh-cogcU?si=SXsdQvmTMRkV_eKZRich Mullins — Sometimes By Stephttps://youtu.be/fAMRacZ0zHE?si=iNV4K3odvorjzdZfThe Imperials — Sail Onhttps://youtu.be/xbV0BNwDLGg?si=tnRkyqcXrdCA8JHNKaty Nichole — Have Your Wayhttps://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=UUhIgFTxa6mjQ81PMatthew West — Unashamedhttps://youtu.be/hdJXHCeHwe0?si=yedbrLgw5odBjH58Josh Baldwin — Made For Morehttps://youtu.be/Ov9Ls4npIrc?si=K2Uvzt5xdW6zyIOXHave A Little Talk With Jesus — TikTok Cliphttps://www.tiktok.com/@fiji.lalaa/video/7608512568742661407?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7257921208003675650Listener Question:Have you ever stepped into something before you felt ready?Vote in today’s Spotify poll and share your story.Join Me Live:The Lifeline Morning Show airs 6am - 10am Central Monday thru Friday, Central Time.:https://885jfm.com/listen/
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  • When You Feel Drained, God Is Strengthening You | Ephesians 3:16
    Mar 6 2026
    Have you ever reached the end of the week feeling completely drained?Too much pressure.Too many expectations.Too many things pulling on you at once.But what if exhaustion isn’t always a sign that you’re falling apart?What if it’s a sign that something deeper is happening inside you?In this episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we explore a powerful truth from Ephesians 3:16:God doesn’t always remove the pressure around us.Sometimes He strengthens us while the pressure is still on.The apostle Paul prayed that believers would be empowered with inner strength through God’s Spirit — strength that doesn’t depend on circumstances, comfort, or control.That means the real battle many of us fight each day isn’t outside us…It’s inside us.In today’s show, we talk about:• Why God strengthens us internally before changing our circumstances• How to face pressure without letting it control your day• A simple prayer that can reset your mindset in stressful moments• Three practical ways to strengthen your inner life today• Why Paul’s words carry even more weight when you remember he wrote them from prisonAnd we end with a powerful reminder:Real strength doesn’t always look loud.Sometimes it’s the quiet strength that keeps trusting God…keeps doing what’s right…and keeps moving forward even when the pressure hasn’t changed yet.If this week stretched you, this episode will remind you of something important:You’re not breaking. You’re becoming.🎥 Watch the Expanded “Family Edition”Want the extended version of today’s show with extra moments and behind-the-scenes conversation?Watch here:⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠🎶 Listen to Today’s MusicSince podcast licensing prevents us from playing the music here, you can enjoy the songs from today’s show through the playlist below.Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/77XcEhgJHSl70XwhoS5Jz2?si=pCE8rYG9T5OusGx_6pq95AOr listen individually:King of Kings — Hillsong Worshiphttps://youtu.be/dQl4izxPeNU?si=soEh_5k_uMynDzACFight of My Life — Rend Collectivehttps://youtu.be/_1JA-4Ky0rA?si=FX4FbXT36c4_dH3xHomesick For Heaven — Phil Wickhamhttps://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=EbU5sccbiM9CyJpcHeaven On My Mind — TobyMachttps://youtu.be/9LOSvwjI42M?si=twEo49eAWmHrU5FwTrust In You — Lauren Daiglehttps://youtu.be/qv-SXz_exKE?si=F_-QD-RwmFYRQs0AMake It Well — MercyMehttps://youtu.be/xLrF-ml7uks?si=LFji1s_mTYPdUlfvMind’s Eye — DC Talkhttps://youtu.be/qBVdrQt7xQo?si=dFxnwyVE_fmZzCwxFinished — Caleb & Johnhttps://youtu.be/uN465yP7XfM?si=kEpwtdth6ygjPczCRattle — Zach Williams & Elevation Worshiphttps://youtu.be/oRNFLM4VX3Q?si=yL9H55SM2f1oRZOMHow Great Thou Art — Carrie Underwoodhttps://youtu.be/Yf6C0L_7-CA?si=wUEgpToaCl4vPHxvStrong — Anne Wilsonhttps://youtu.be/iFk2iYq4Zjk?si=HckfzaU7cn199PHADon’t Let The Darkness — We The Kingdomhttps://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=5IoVy70tGgvFWB4aWon’t Start Now — Seph Schlueterhttps://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=CrJERju6tJVokQXJWhen A Cowboy Prays — Brandon Lake & Cody Johnsonhttps://youtu.be/MC6FYj7zdWY?si=IIrVFfUBk8j7dk6FCount ’Em — Brandon Lakehttps://youtu.be/a6Ti41hJ5fQ?si=WUcDvRCu4CcIKp4bThe Anchor Holds — Ray Boltzhttps://youtu.be/FL112E3NjqU?si=kOH7OiGdRfjzkUJRAlways Only Jesus — MercyMehttps://youtu.be/Ff-7fC3mc2k?si=qPR99cuA-TKtpKGdThe Lord Will Provide — Passionhttps://youtu.be/vokR7AQs2u8?si=g_nzEZ5ncVlKXlx_
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  • The Furnace Isn’t Your End — It’s Your Refining | Why God Allows Hard Seasons
    Mar 5 2026
    In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we explore a powerful truth many people miss when life gets difficult:The fire isn’t always punishment — sometimes it’s refinement.Drawing from Isaiah 48:10, we take a deeper look at what the Bible really says about suffering and why hard seasons may actually be shaping something stronger inside you.If you’ve ever wondered:• Why does God allow suffering?• What good can come from hardship?• Is this season breaking me… or building me?This episode will encourage you in ways you may not expect.We talk about the surprising “nuggets” that can come from difficult seasons — things like deeper compassion, stronger faith, clarity about what truly matters, and the kind of resilience that only grows under pressure.Just like metal refined in a furnace, sometimes the heat in life is not there to destroy you.It’s there to remove what doesn’t belong, so something stronger can take its place.And that leads to a powerful reminder for anyone walking through a hard season right now:You’re not breaking. You’re becoming.💬 Listener QuestionDon’t forget to answer today’s poll on Spotify — I’d love to hear where you are in the journey.🎥 Watch the Expanded “Family Edition”Want the full extended show with extra moments, shout-outs, and the music breaks?Watch the unlisted YouTube Family Edition here:⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠🎧 Listen LiveThis episode comes from a live radio broadcast of The Lifeline Morning Show.Join Steven live weekdays from 6–10 AM CST by streaming the station at:https://885jfm.comClick “On Now” and press play.Steven loves interacting with listeners and may even shout you out on the air!🎶 Enjoy the Music from Today’s ShowSince podcast licensing prevents us from including the songs directly, you can listen to the music from today’s show here:Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ANq8q8cZqNh3DV25dwBRN?si=88mUuN3sToS9eCzhtPIp6gOr listen to the songs individually below:Won’t Start Now – Seph Schlueterhttps://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=zlqLoZXWuwQ6dBFxI Still Believe – Jeremy Camphttps://youtu.be/fZPMZV9MVVY?si=w-ohzrXeXDZBElb7No Survivors – Jeremy Camphttps://youtu.be/IkhEiGjIQkM?si=mOLuP2ph_3vSbYY7Won’t Let Go – Jamie MacDonaldhttps://youtu.be/9Xw6U__PdLw?si=MTEn2QLWscqqOFPIAlmost Home – MercyMehttps://youtu.be/9lKdHXfpsFQ?si=4e_7-ctvNGmLS456God Story – Anne Wilsonhttps://youtu.be/3lk_9IbmDQs?si=y_2qbvMqaWM6QCOjPraise – Elevation Worshiphttps://youtu.be/f2oxGYpuLkw?si=W81IWIxhgCnKc5bkHappy Dance – MercyMehttps://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=mq5v6G96PAL9mbvqYour Way’s Better – Forrest Frankhttps://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=3s4ZSTGnJ21fWXGhHard-Fought Hallelujah – Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Rollhttps://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=Yb6hgj3mE9TrbeooGood – Matthew Westhttps://youtu.be/BquLbLcwrZU?si=5_GBDACzy17Ngj1CAwesome God – Michael W. Smithhttps://youtu.be/sEZDuMGp3WY?si=zd_FuLu0J94lKecdGod Will Make A Way – Don Moenhttps://youtu.be/_rSWXf2Y4z0?si=fwRvuM1779eqm3IDLead On Good Shepherd – Patrick Mayberryhttps://youtu.be/UAJ7rwJWHZE?si=hm4eUb_LAvsPJ1-AHave Your Way – Katy Nicholehttps://youtu.be/IFi64SKCJjE?si=W-OEawHluiPnJ1JvThe Cross – Anne Wilson & Chris Tomlinhttps://youtu.be/erxFK2KX3Og?si=Apwf1msFVcYijj6w
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  • Rooted, Not Rushed: Why Deep Roots Matter More Than Fast Growth
    Mar 4 2026
    If it feels like everyone else is moving ahead while your life seems slower… this episode is for you.What if you’re not falling behind?What if God is growing something deeper?In today’s Lifeline Morning Show, we explore Jeremiah 17:7–8 and the powerful image of a tree planted by water—one whose roots reach deep enough that it doesn’t panic when the heat comes or worry during long seasons of drought.Because the strongest lives aren’t the ones that grow the fastest.They’re the ones that grow the deepest.In this episode, we talk about:• Why slow seasons often mean deeper growth• The beauty of staying planted long enough for life to develop roots• How the people around us help produce better fruit (cross-pollination)• Why some people hurt others when they don’t have deep roots themselves• How pain from the past can become the wisdom that shapes who we becomeSteven also shares a deeply personal reflection about growing up without stable father figures—and how that experience ultimately shaped the kind of parent he strives to be today - because sometimes healing begins when we become the person we needed when we were younger.Jeremiah reminds us that when our trust is planted in the Lord:• We are not shaken by pressure• We are not worried by drought• Our leaves stay green• And our lives continue to produce fruitDeep roots.Steady fruit. 🎧 Family Edition Podcast PlaylistListen to the full Family Edition episode by following the Family Edition Playlist Link:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEoToday's Episide: https://youtu.be/ZNgYiq70s7I🎵 Enjoy the Music from Today’s ShowSpotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cuCR3mgXo8Oc3dKZYZ21y?si=NoQvpKsHT4aVYc_vQ_dceQ Individual Songs:Perfectly Loved — Rachael Lampahttps://youtu.be/WfUkEgG5rEk?si=bB8aKE67xX0NK_q9Let It Be A Hallelujah — Lauren Daiglehttps://youtu.be/v0t4OUq2Sy8?si=8WVnDqr-RYOdQ6olGood Day — Forrest Frankhttps://youtu.be/Uc_HxKMKB_E?si=RTBND49Rb6nj4EGyGood God Almighty — Crowderhttps://youtu.be/6TzECToPYIk?si=Kd2V_EvqJYgosF0eWon’t He Do It — We The Kingdomhttps://youtu.be/qnNDHJVHrMU?si=n1g7-q7FnJPOnKmAWait For Me — Zach Williamshttps://youtu.be/dm-bT_N36a8?si=AUtLg7-xP8xjRqN4I Can Only Imagine — MercyMehttps://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=qVeMHx0GAeZpBv_EGrave Robber — Crowderhttps://youtu.be/qxnZgM9YXy0?si=FTX9m3oIgbmYTVypHow Good It Is — Chris Tomlinhttps://youtu.be/6qBlRNki-Xc?si=kThUIj1tZfxm9WUCLift Me Up — Blessing Offorhttps://youtu.be/rZCBHAACuSQ?si=ixzp947TmhY4C5nrRunning Back To You — Seph Schlueterhttps://youtu.be/3PDnaKH4_i0?si=r2_PmTdZ-VmTvbwRLazarus Come Forth — Carmanhttps://youtu.be/bjPZg2pcmXU?si=CW1REJLKVlUj0m1ADead Man Walking — Jeremy Camphttps://youtu.be/Nf4ufekHjeg?si=KpvI8eJUGoypNasW📡 Join Me LiveThe Lifeline Morning Show airs weekdays from 6–10 AM (Central) on 88.5 JFM.Listen live from anywhere by visiting:⁠https://885jfm.com⁠Click “On Now” and press play.You can send song requests, share what God is doing in your life, and be part of the conversation in real time.
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  • Transformed, Not Trapped: How Changing Your Thinking Changes Everything
    Mar 3 2026
    What if the real prison… isn’t your situation — but your thinking?In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, we unpack the powerful truth of Romans 12:2 — that transformation doesn’t begin when your circumstances change… it begins when your mind does.You’re not stuck.You’re trained.Trained to expect disappointment.Trained to brace for failure.Trained to downplay your calling.But the moment you interrupt the script, everything shifts.Today we talk about:• Why renewing your mind is discipline, not hype• Why comparison loses its power when you understand whose you are• Why God is still a God of the “suddenly”• What mental renovation really looks like• How to interrupt negative thought patterns• And why you don’t need a new life — you need a new lensYou are not breaking.You are becoming.🎥 Family Edition Playlist Link (YouTube – includes full in-between segments):https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEohttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo🎙 Join Me LiveIf this episode encouraged you, come experience it live.The Lifeline Morning Show airs weekdays from 6–10 AM (Central) on 88.5 JFM. You can listen from anywhere by clicking “On Now” at 885jfm.com and streaming live.There’s something powerful about being part of the conversation in real time — the music, the encouragement, the Word of Life, the stories, and the moments we build together.Wake up with us.Let’s keep building.🎧 LISTEN TO THE MUSIC FROM TODAY’S SHOW🎵 Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5fjv597ow0r23gmvXOrecs?si=ollcstMqRb-3tOCyPXXJQQ🎶 Today’s Song ListWait For Me – Zach Williamshttps://youtu.be/dm-bT_N36a8?si=MIV7N9fNu4tSQyXpOh Death – MercyMehttps://youtu.be/naj4EH5UPHI?si=bEA5fRQ-gc_gZ_AhFight Of My Life – Rend Collectivehttps://youtu.be/_1JA-4Ky0rA?si=OQRWQY5HCx7WJWDtTrust In God – Elevation Worshiphttps://youtu.be/QS04WbSnxok?si=QfiyE54dgs_WO8HYYour Way's Better – Forrest Frankhttps://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=EK83QUiPttooj_JoHappy Dance – MercyMehttps://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=IYKKbP8oUawUWrCjGrave Robber – Crowderhttps://youtu.be/qxnZgM9YXy0?si=ePife8mEU-6toaDdHoly Holy Holy – Alvin Slaughterhttps://youtu.be/a0C8rhd472Y?si=h-oZPAVEtwcR8y1oThe Courtroom – Carmanhttps://youtu.be/HWPAhGu467o?si=-pFnKzEI6wt1FcaWLeft It In The River – Jamie MacDonaldhttps://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=7lFRjesnGsUFNoEJHard Fought Hallelujah – Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake, Jelly Rollhttps://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=vbOoK5ye6d4l-L5BFlowers – Samantha Eberthttps://youtu.be/9DDeSUxcTIY?si=6Rzaz8yWLuDKaY4aMake It Well – MercyMehttps://youtu.be/xLrF-ml7uks?si=ZEzb_kz0b-jKuFU4In The Room – Matt Maherhttps://youtu.be/KSLwpHaN-4k?si=VRy9iSrEdEXu5X5I
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  • Before You Quit This Monday… Listen to This
    Mar 2 2026
    Some Mondays feel heavy before your feet even hit the floor.The pressure.The expectations.The silent fear that maybe you’re not holding it together as well as everyone else thinks.But what if the pressure you feel isn’t proof that you’re breaking…What if it’s evidence that something stronger is being formed?In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven unpacks a powerful truth from Ephesians 2:10 - that you are God’s masterpiece, intentionally formed and built with purpose.This isn’t surface-level encouragement.It’s a reframing of how you see pressure, weakness, growth, and identity.If you’ve been feeling stretched, exposed, or close to overwhelmed — this episode will steady you.You are not breaking.You are becoming.And pressure doesn’t destroy what’s solid — it reveals it.🎧 Listen to the full Family Edition of this episode by following this playlist link:⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEoIf this episode strengthened you, share it with someone who needs to hear it before they quit this week.And if you haven’t already, follow The Lifeline Morning Show so you never miss your daily anchor of hope.Real Hope.Real Faith.Real Life.🎵 Follow our Spotify playlist here:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7scf41S3yPqT1LezpR7H6W?si=LKemJltaTPWhBdsluLwMUw⁠Featured Songs From Today’s Show:I See Grace – Micah Tylerhttps://youtu.be/p6bjAk3EGQw?si=IW1PQ2659sUrSX0nWaymaker – Michael W. Smith ft. Vanessa Campagnahttps://youtu.be/3PK4Q4BBXNU?si=vtwdIPZZaqpgGz3WThe Way – Jon Reddickhttps://youtu.be/tm2lx70JkMU?si=RnSmQKmVanx93sp5Jesus Freak – Josiah Queen & TobyMachttps://youtu.be/gKa3YubeHso?si=OnWZLSehYaTQvL55Jesus Loves – Zach Williamshttps://youtu.be/uy3FzCZjP1k?si=QKMASlEWddvUV_vAThe Cross – Anne Wilsonhttps://youtu.be/2jAevS6fIh4?si=nWv71uPVARBU4R1aIn The Name of Jesus – JWLKRS Worshiphttps://youtu.be/51aZAb7r4lw?si=yO9QGYtqOMOZvnT5Say I Won’t – MercyMehttps://youtu.be/UhTHgaCjTJs?si=ctYPdwVnsHbBiWiWSo Long Sad Songs – CAINhttps://youtu.be/feOv8nufa_I?si=nhj-Dafik7a3zHkWDon’t Let The Darkness – We The Kingdomhttps://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=E7o3FMWSdFSxultoRaise Me Up – Rend Collectivehttps://youtu.be/Se9RzlDKacc?si=UQ0-A65teHOTTXInWorth – Daystar & Joni Lamb ft. Michael Bethanyhttps://youtu.be/3uVQHyF1oWQ?si=qn4_t-bH0eOUjSMMLove’s Got A Way – Andrew Ripphttps://youtu.be/-V3vOXLyf9g?si=1_0oS-XqFmcPYwuNNo Longer Slaves – Zach Williamshttps://youtu.be/bDnA_coA168?si=CyN_xZY9F9IfC7NaHow Good It Is – Chris Tomlinhttps://youtu.be/6qBlRNki-Xc?si=namtPaZGS5WTmVemKaleidoscope Jesus – Lauren Daiglehttps://youtu.be/SOY7PEMPVLc?si=bYJb-7nmWavb62awMidnight Hour – Emerson Dayhttps://youtu.be/wibZ_q2Rlqo?si=CpZo9LXvuVtNFHaFHard Fought Hallelujah – Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Rollhttps://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=ZKMUCdydCj3P0d1_I See You – Bryan Duncanhttps://youtu.be/FwOrCxt1T9E?si=ty0pwMmoAM-0BlODPraise The Lord – Micah Tylerhttps://youtu.be/7DXGozXslIg?si=pke6K6FkXa3qVZ6W
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  • Nothing Is Wasted: Why This Week Had More Purpose Than You Think
    Feb 27 2026
    If this week didn’t go the way you planned, that doesn’t mean it was wasted.On today’s Lifeline Morning Show, we anchored in Genesis 50:20 — Joseph’s powerful declaration after betrayal, prison, and being forgotten:“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.”Joseph didn’t say that in the pit.He said it, looking back.Which means that sometimes, purpose is only visible in hindsight.In this episode, we unpack:• Why what hurt you may have positioned you• The difference between “God fixed it” and “God intended it”• How pressure shapes leadership capacity• Why you can’t command what you secretly cooperate with (Brian Trent 🔥)• What to do when anxiety comes from trying to control everything• How to find your footing again when you feel off-trackWe also talked about:• Stacking stones as memorials to God’s faithfulness• Why losing teaches faster than winning (student moment)• The difference between noise and authority• Surrender vs. strategyIf this week felt heavy, release it.Purpose gives weight meaning.Nothing is wasted.🎥 FAMILY EDITION (Extended Version)The expanded Family Edition — with shoutouts, extended segments, and in-between moments — is available through the link inside today’s main podcast description.Or go directly here:⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo🎧 The Lifeline Morning Show airs live Monday–Friday, 6–10AM CST.Listen live at:👉 885jfm.com (Click “On Now” and press play)Text or call the studio:📱 256-967-0885☎️ 256-505-0885📧 steven@885jfm.comThe podcast is available everywhere by noon.Don’t just feel it — follow it.Search: Lifeline Morning Show Podcast.🎵 TODAY’S MUSICSpotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/28Z6QBITHBWEb1q36oZlul?si=IyYX8JS3T5mYM56GBxKgHATrust In You – Lauren Daiglehttps://youtu.be/n_aVFVveJNs?si=XSNAUwRUf3g2yx__Left It In The River – Jamie MacDonaldhttps://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=v14g2QqBUYRAsuExBig Shoulders – Unspokenhttps://youtu.be/H1u6bqIaf2c?si=u7dTzKBYmEVzfeFMYour Way’s Better – Forrest Frankhttps://youtu.be/T1LRsp8qBY0?si=bDniMmMP2EgzaptwGood Grace – Hillsong UNITEDhttps://youtu.be/LqVythdYlaQ?si=B1hzS-y3G42TOnptDon’t Let The Darkness – We The Kingdomhttps://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=JC5uUXWeEbHJavpDUp & Up – Colton Dixonhttps://youtu.be/yeDh4S_AyfI?si=ygS4c6hy74BzcZIKMade For More – Josh Baldwinhttps://youtu.be/Ov9Ls4npIrc?si=azwQIJQq6PA3asmvGoodbye Yesterday – Elevation Rhythmhttps://youtu.be/qOD9M95_fS0?si=qMIwV6bwbYJGEriFReady To Fly – FFHhttps://youtu.be/Dv7uc_REkSI?si=ftN_Bse8KeiH2hoMLive For You – Rachael Lampahttps://youtu.be/KaB7a4aupMU?si=9SiMnq9iCVHn5rDVHope To Carry On – Caedmon’s Callhttps://youtu.be/ziD0NTlKsJQ?si=OewZvaWTo2938l8DBig Fish – FFHhttps://youtu.be/jCAsF-ZVr90?si=ZOCTKzNhuWsL4kX6Good Feeling – Austin Frenchhttps://youtu.be/KqrkCvzqpMI?si=3WCvkF4G2OhEOpknHands & Feet – Audio Adrenalinehttps://youtu.be/pFHyVdugFEM?si=6KwRcdt9dSRMygtALean On Me – DC Talkhttps://youtu.be/ZMXhzu4SLMA?si=SK4UI4jY-Ulu94i4I Can Only Imagine – MercyMehttps://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=OW7T_lO5KGfyNrdcThese Days – Jeremy Camphttps://youtu.be/Llk74D3FWzs?si=Cd_KdzkP0UqczVHZWhat A Day That Will Be – Drew Parkerhttps://youtu.be/Dx2Kb6Nwq2Y?si=8CHuKo1I5wpH6uz4The Lord Will Provide – Passionhttps://youtu.be/vokR7AQs2u8?si=NgTG6982L0s1SJ16Jesus Loves – Zach Williamshttps://youtu.be/uy3FzCZjP1k?si=e_uaYISpCSNb7ybdIf today steadied you…Don’t just close the app.Follow the show.Share it.And tune in live Monday at 6AM CST.Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.
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