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Inspiring stories, bite-sized for impact. Each episode showcases real people making a difference, proving that small actions can create big change. Tune in for your daily dose of motivation and practical ways to leave your mark on the world for Jesus.
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Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone is something you need to do, even if it might seem difficult. Today on Making Your Life Count, Billie Jauss says stepping up and stepping out are great ways you can make a positive difference in people's lives. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Knowing God and growing closer to Him is such an amazing experience. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Musician Chris Whittington says using our God given imagination to creatively share Christ can be exciting as we grow deeper in our journey with Him. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Kelley Tyan reminds us that we were never meant to do life alone. Through community and prayer, God brings hope, healing, and real breakthrough. Small steps of faith and simple prayers can change everything when we walk together. Hear Kelley’s encouragement to stay connected and keep moving forward on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Joshua Broome reminds us that healing from the past isn’t just possible—it’s promised. Through Jesus, we’re not only free from sin, but free to live with purpose. Hear how truth in Christ dismantles lies, brings lasting freedom, and empowers a life that counts on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Kyle Winkler discovered that trying harder only left him exhausted. True transformation comes when we believe that what Jesus has done is enough—His love defines us, frees us, and changes us from the inside out. Hear Kyle’s story of resting in God’s truth on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Shannon Compere never imagined how one simple “yes” to discipleship and a summer mission would shape her future. What began as a step of obedience grew into a deeper faith, a global vision, and a willingness to trust God far beyond her comfort zone. Hear how God used those early steps to expand her view of Him and the world on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
This new year, Mark Gauthier invites us to think beyond resolutions and ask a deeper question. What if each day started with surrender to God’s Spirit, just as Cru founder Bill Bright practiced? Discover how walking with the Spirit through prayer, care, and sharing hope can shape a year that truly counts on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Helping others know God begins with sharing His Word. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kari Patterson shares her heart for guiding people into a deeper relationship with God through Scripture. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Knowing your identity in Christ transforms your life completely. Today on Making Your Life Count, Nathan Cochran reflects on how embracing who you are in Christ reshapes your purpose, confidence, and influence. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Building healthy relationships starts with showing up and being real. Today on Making Your Life Count, Tiffany Bluhm shares how authenticity and presence strengthen our connections with others. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Living as a light for Christ starts right where God has placed you. Today on Making Your Life Count, Music Artist Cade Thompson shares how embracing your unique place in God’s plan allows you to shine brightly and make a meaningful difference. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
How does knowing your identity in Christ give you boldness to share your faith? Today on Making Your Life Count, David Goetsch shares how embracing who you are in Christ can empower you to reach others with the Good News. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
As a new year begins, host Mark Gauthier invites us to pause and ask a deeper question. Not just what we want to accomplish, but how God wants to shape our hearts and use our days. Rooted in Psalm 90:12, this reminder calls us to live intentionally, love boldly, and make everyday moments matter on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Caleb Yetton has learned that even in the darkest of times, God is there. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Caleb describes what God has done. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Christmas is more than lights and traditions. It’s God stepping into our world because we needed Him. Whether this season feels joyful or heavy, the message is the same: a Savior has come for all people, including you.Take a moment to receive the hope and peace Jesus offers; then let it flow through you in simple acts of love. That’s when Christmas truly comes alive. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
When Arlene Pellicane’s family put God at the center of their home, everything changed. Church, prayer, and worship became habits of faith, not questions to debate. Those daily rhythms built a strong foundation of peace and unity that shaped their kids’ hearts too. When God is your foundation, everything else begins to fall into place. Hear her perspective today on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
When Austin Fruits met up with an old classmate to surf in San Diego, he never expected the conversation to turn toward faith. But out in the lineup, his friend opened up about feeling drawn to God. Austin explained what it means to surrender to Christ, and right there in the ocean, his friend prayed to begin a relationship with Jesus. Hear Austin’s story of an unexpected moment that God used in a powerful way on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Nate Lundquist shares how creativity can open doors for people to encounter God. As a filmmaker, he sees every project as an opportunity to reflect the beauty, excellence, and truth of the Creator. Nate encourages us to pray, stay open to God’s leading, and use our gifts with purpose. Hear Nate’s perspective on creativity that points to God on today’s Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
Lecrae says the best way to stay centered at Christmas is to remember the bigger story behind it. Each year, he walks his family through Advent by starting all the way back in Genesis. God created a beautiful world, it was broken, and people longed for the One who would restore it. That is why Christmas matters. It marks the beginning of God’s restoration through Jesus. Hear Lecrae share how remembering that story shapes the way his family celebrates on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/l...
Tricia Thornton reminds us that we don’t have the power to disappoint God. Many of us carry pressure to be perfect, but real freedom comes when we release that lie and allow ourselves to be vulnerable before Him. Hear Tricia’s story of letting go of perfection and embracing God’s unconditional love on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!
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