Start Your Day Positive

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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🎉 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 

Kentucky Derby Winner Gives All Glory to God, Best Time to Eat a Banana, and Wedding Costs in 2025

📋 In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Catch up on today's most important headlines.✅ Today in History – A quick look back at the events that shaped this day.✅ Kentucky Derby - Jockey Junior Alvarado gives all the glory to Jesus after winning his first Kentucky Derby.
✅ How much are couples spending on weddings in 2025? 
✅ Best time to eat a banana
Thank you to our sponsor Northeast Factory Direct
and Universal Windows Direct! 

How to Speak with Confidence, If Your Dog Could Talk, Finding the Perfect Hobby

📋 In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Catch up on today's most important headlines.✅ Today in History – A quick look back at the events that shaped this day.✅ Nervous About Public Speaking? – Sara and special guest Robin Swoboda share real-life tips to conquer stage fright and speak with confidence.✅ Can Your Dog Talk? – A global research project suggests dogs may be learning to communicate using sound buttons. ✅ How to find the Perfect Hobby – What hobby is right for you? We'll look at America's favorite choices
🎧 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! 

Speak Life, Backyard Fun, and Scientists Are Working on a T-Rex Purse?!

In This Episode:✅ News
✅ Today in history
✅ Speak Life 
✅ Kentucky Derby Happenings and History
✅ Backyard Must Have Games
✅ Whistle While You Win! You could win a $50 gift card to the restaurant of your choice with our new weekly game, brought to you by Wyatt Works Plumbing! Head to our website after listening to guess! StartYourDayPositive.com
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct, Wyatt Works, and Journey Home Restoration

31 Days of Wisdom, Things to Look Forward to in May, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees for 2025

In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – A quick rundown of the latest headlines to keep you informed and inspired.
✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day throughout the years.
✅ Things to Look Forward to in May – From spring blooms to special events, here’s what’s happening this month to lift your spirits.
✅ 31 Day Wisdom Challenge Reading Proverbs in May – With 31 chapters in Proverbs and 31 days in May, we’re diving into a daily wisdom challenge.
✅ Local Spotlight: Open Door Christian Schools – We chat about their upcoming Growing Excellence Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10th—100% of proceeds go to tuition assistance and teacher quality.
✅ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees – We review this year’s  lineup of inductees. 
Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct, Reset Medical and Wellness and Open Door Christian Schools
 
 

Easy Dinner Ideas from My Viral Video, TikTok Food Trends, and Applying the Fruits of the Spirit

In This Episode:✅ News and Today in history
✅ Over 3 Million Views & Counting! – Sara shares how a simple Instagram video asking for easy dinner ideas went viral on her instagram—and how the comments section turned into a treasure trove of real-life easy meal inspiration.
✅ TikTok Food Trends to Try (or Skip!) – We dive into what’s trending on TikTok and the newest chocolate craze! 
✅ The Door-Holding Dilemma – How long is too long to hold the door for someone?
✅ Daily Devotional: When You Feel Behind – Ever feel like you're not where you “should” be? This encouraging word will remind you that God’s timing is always right on time.
✅ 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:Northeast Factory Direct and Reset Medical and Wellness