Start Your Day Positive

Handling Apologies, Finding Your Balance with Social Media and Choosing Wisdom Above All

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ Fumble and Fess Up - A playful take on fumbling a situation and owning up to it. How we should handle apologies. 
✅ The Social Media Dilemma – Finding your balance with social media.
✅ It's Stumpday - win cake pops! – Answer Sara's Stumpday question to win delightful positive cake pops
 
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
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Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Northeast Factory Direct and 
Universal Windows Direct 

Top Things to Look Forward to in April, Overcoming a Slump in Baseball and in Life and Finding God's Peace

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.
✅ Lent Word of the Day – Reflect on today’s Lent-inspired word and how it can encourage you during this season.
✅ April Has Arrived! – 5 great things to look forward to this month.
✅ Overcoming a Slump – A Lesson from Coach Len on overcoming a slump at the plate and in life
 
 
 
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Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Northeast Factory Direct and 
Universal Windows Direct 

Faith in Action, What Your Kids Are Learning From You, What Living Your Faith Looks Like

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories – The latest headlines you need to know today.✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments that happened on this day.✅ April Fools’ Day Fun – Len shares creative and lighthearted ways to celebrate without going overboard.✅ Leading by Example: What Kids Learn from You – Sara shares 10 surprising things kids pick up just by watching their parents.✅ Living Your Faith Daily –  How humility plays a role in your faith walk and small ways to reflect it in everyday life.
 
 
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Reset Medical and Wellness 
Journey Home Restoration and the Roof Blessings Program

Overcoming Fear of Failure, Respond Don't React! and Tips to Make Chores Fly By

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories – Top 3 news stories of the day. ✅ Today in History – Take a look back at today in history. ✅ Lent Word of the Day – Reflect on today’s Lent-inspired word and how it can encourage you during this season.✅ Overcoming Fear of Failure – Motivation to "go for it" in pursuit of your dream✅ Making Chores Positive – Sara's personal tips on how to put joy into your household chores
✅ Respond Don't React– How and when to draw boundary lines✅ The Roof Blessing – Info on how you can have the roof of your church repaired and replaced for FREE
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
 
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Universal Windows Direct
Journey Home Restoration and the Roof Blessings Program

Family Favorites, An Ancient Pyramid Discovery and Thoughts on the New Snow White

In This Episode:✅ Today in History – A look back at key moments from this day in history.✅ Lent Word of the Day – A short devotional reflection for your Lenten journey.✅ Underground City Mystery – A new study suggests the discovery of an underground city beneath an Egyptian pyramid. We give you some details... ✅ Favorite Child Debate – A surprising new study examines whether parents really have a favorite child. You might be surprised by the results!
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
 
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in sponsored by The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Reset Medical and Wellness  
Details for their April 2nd information session here.
And Northeast Factory Direct 

Conversation with Dallas Jenkins of the The Chosen, Boost Your Vocabulary Tips for a Positive Perspective Shift,

In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Stay informed with today’s latest headlines and updates.
✅ Today in History – Take a step back in time and discover fascinating moments from this day in history.
✅ Our LENT Word of the Day 
✅ Stump Day – Answer Sara's Challenging Stump Day Question and win Positive Pops from Daisy Pops.
✅ Live Life to the Fullest – How to shift your perspective to get the most out of every day.
✅ Boost Your Vocabulary – Get ready for season 5 of The Chosen & a convo we had with creator Dallas Jenkins.
 
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct

Morning Sunshine and Better Health, A Conversation With a Homeless Man and World Peace by Staying in Bed

In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Stay informed with today’s latest headlines and updates.
✅ Today in History – Take a step back in time and discover fascinating moments from this day in history.
✅ Our LENT Word of the Day 
✅ Good Morning Sunshine – Sara shares new research on the health benefits of morning sun.
✅ A Conversation With a Homeless Man – A surprising conversation Len had with a homeless man downtown.
✅ Boost Your Vocabulary – 5 words you can use today that will have everyone smiling & scratching their heads.
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct

Life Hacks with AI, George Foreman's Lasting Legacy, and Overcoming Setbacks

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories – Top 3 news stories of the day. ✅ Today in History – Take a look back at today in history. ✅ Lent Word of the Day – Reflect on today’s Lent-inspired word and how it can encourage you during this season.✅ George Foreman’s Legacy – How do you want to be remembered? Let’s explore his inspiring story.✅ ChatGPT in Everyday Life – Curious how AI can make life easier? From meal planning to productivity tips, learn practical ways to use ChatGPT.✅ When Plans Don’t Go as Expected – Hear the recent story of astronauts stranded in space and the powerful lesson it offers about patience, resilience, and problem-solving.
 
 
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Reset Medical and Wellness  
Details for their April 2nd information session here.

A Sweet Success Story, Unexpected Joy of Talking to Strangers, and Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations for 2025

In This Episode:
✅ Top News Stories – Stay informed with today’s latest headlines and updates.
✅ Today in History – Take a step back in time and discover fascinating moments from this day in history.
✅ Our LENT Word of the Day 
✅ The Unexpected Joy of Talking to Strangers – Len shares how a simple conversation with strangers can bring unexpected joy and brighten your day.
✅ The Sweet Success Story of Crumbl Cookie – Sara shares how she was inspired hearing the story of Crumbl Cookie, a true example of passion, persistence, and sweet success!
✅ Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations for 2025 – Planning your next getaway? Discover the hottest travel spots for 2025 that you won’t want to miss.
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Reset Medical and Wellness  
Details for their April 2nd information session here.

Astronaut Butch Wilmore and Faith, Best Outdoor Games of All Time, and Being Open and Honest with God during Lent!

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories – Stay updated with the latest headlines.✅ Today in History – A look at key moments from this day in history.✅ Lent Word of the Day – Reflect and grow with today’s inspiring word for Lent.✅ Best Outdoor Games of All Time – From childhood classics to backyard favorites, see which games made the list!✅ The Faith of Astronaut Butch Wilmore – Learn what he said about his faith when asked about his experience being stuck in space 9 months. 
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
Join us for 40 days of WORDS for Lent in partnership with The Faith and Art Shop from Logos.
 
Learn more about our TRAVEL CLUB AND Upcoming Trips at 
startyourdaypositive.com
 
Thank you to today's sponsors... 
Reset Medical and Wellness Event April 2nd and Universal Windows Direct