Start Your Day Positive

Faith 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! 
 
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
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Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Reset Medical and Wellness and Northeast Factory Direct

Amazon Alexa Gets Smarter, Party Game Hits, Vanna White Gets Her First Tattoo

In 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 your party fun! ✅ Amazon Alexa Is Getting a Lot Smarter – Discover the latest AI-powered upgrades and what they mean for you.
 
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
You can get all the details on things we've talked about and our trips at 
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Thank you to our sponsor this episode: 
Universal Windows Direct
 

How Tall Was Goliath REALLY?, The Surprising Power of Listening to Birds, and Christian Music Influence

In 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 WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos. You can get all the details on
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Thank you to our sponsor today: 
Universal Windows Direct & Northeast Factory Direct 
 
 

Ways 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 Spotlight – A must-try dish from Charleston and other  US cities with notable dishes! 
 
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos. You can get all the details on
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Thank you to our sponsor today: 
Reset Medical and Wellness & Northeast Factory Direct 
 
 

One Powerful Mind Shift, The Monopoly Rule You Didn't Know & Why March is Such a Great Month

In 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. 
 
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📩 Travel Club Details and Upcoming Trips: StartYourDayPositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors
Universal Windows Direct and Reset Medical and Wellness
 

Positivity Doesn't Mean Perfection and The Smartest Man in the World Finds God

In 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 can get all the details on
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Thank you to our sponsor today: 
Reset Medical and Wellness and Northeast Factory Direct  

How to Win at 3 of the Most Popular Games, Take a Vacation and Ash Wednesday

In 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 Faith and Art Shop from Logos. You can get all the details on
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Thank you to our sponsor today: 
Universal Windows Direct 

Christian Tik Tok, Confirmation Bias and Coffee, Encouragement Right When You Need It

In 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
 
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📩 Travel Club Details and Upcoming Trips: StartYourDayPositive.com
 
Thank you to our sponsors this episode: 
Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct 
 

Brain Training, We Just Landed on the Moon & Why It's Good to Make a Mess

In 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
 
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📩 Travel Club Details and Upcoming Trips: StartYourDayPositive.com
 
Thank you to our sponsors this episode! 
Reset Medical and Wellness  and Northeast Factory Direct 
 
Faith and Art Shop - Sign for free LENT - words for the journey

Secret to the Perfect Pancake, Embracing Uncertainty, Flying to Space, and Do Your Best Let God Handle the Rest

In 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.  
✅ Do Your Best Let God Handle the Rest, Len shares a lesson in faith
 
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