Start Your Day Positive

Does it Feel Like Maycember?, A Delicious New Tik Tok Trend, and A New Fresh Take on Divisive Issues

📋 In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories -  Pray for Peace, New Tik Tok Trend Remedy for Migraines "McMigraine", and Is there a perfect age to get married? 
✅ Today in History – A quick look back at the events that shaped this day.✅ Maycember - Does May seem extra busy to you?✅ A Better Understanding - A fresh way to approach controversial issues
✅ So That's How They Do It! - A peek behind the scenes of reality TV
Thank you to our sponsor Northeast Factory Direct
 
 

Fasting from Your Phone, Star Search is Making a Comeback, Artifical Flowers...OK for your landscaping?

📋 In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories - Prayers for former President Joe Biden, he's been diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer, HBO Max is back, and Star Search is making a comeback. 
✅ Today in History – A quick look back at the events that shaped this day.✅ Do you feel like you're on your phone too much? Robin shares her thoughts on fasting from your phone. ✅ Ready for a cruise! Join us! 
 
🎧 Special Guest: Robin Swoboda joins us today!
Thank you to our sponsor Northeast Factory Direct! 
Thank you to Creative Living Coffee for hosting our podcast today! 

Christian Music is on the Rise, How Generations Love to Shop, and Airbnb Announce New Offerings

In 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, 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 sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Wyatt Works

Church Attendance is on the Rise, Movie Theater vs. Streaming at Home, Peace Over Pressure

In 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 theater seats for streaming on the couch?
✅ Peace over pressure... a devotional to start your day. 
 
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct 
 
 

"The Office" Reboot is in the Works, Googles New Look, and Faith When Life Feels Uncertain

In 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 All Figured Out – A devotional reminder that when life feels uncertain. 
✅ 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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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct 
 
 

Does this Popular Life Hack Work?, Cola War - Coke v Pepsi v Dr. Pepper and A Simple Prayer of a 100 Year Old

📋 In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Top Baby Name List Announced, McDonald's is expanding, etc...✅ Coke vs Pepsi – Where do the top sodas stand in a recent survey✅ A Life Hack Gone Viral - But does it actually work?✅ Turning 100! - Len's Aunt turns 100 and shares some simple wisdom about faith✅ Letting Go of Yesterday 
 
Thank you to our sponsor Northeast Factory Direct! 
 

Capitalizin’ on Opportunities, Bill Gates Bold Giveaway, and You're Not Alone

📋 In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Bill Gates giving away nearly all his money! FDA approves 3 natural food dyes, etc... ✅ Today in History – A quick look back at the events that shaped this day.✅  Capitalizin’ on Opportunities – Local legend Robin Swoboda joins us for Mondays in May! She shares the unexpected and hilarious story of how she was cast in The Avengers movie! ✅ You're Not Alone - a devotional to start your day.✅ Walk for Life! Walk with us! Join us this Saturday... - Akron Pregnancy Services Walk for Life is this weekend Saturday May 17th! And we are leading the walk! Sign up and walk with us to help this amazing organization that helps so many! 
 
🎧 Special Guest: Robin Swoboda joins us today!
Thank you to our sponsor Northeast Factory Direct! 
Thank you to Creative Living Coffee for hosting our podcast today! 

Small 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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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Wyatt Works

What 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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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct 

The Game That Started it All, Why are Reese’s Cups So Great, Most Satisfying Careers

In 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 Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal Windows Direct and Open Door Christian Schools