Start Your Day Positive

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! 
 
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🎉 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
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🎉 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

How to Make Your Own Emoji, Small Towns Offering Incentives to Move There, Find Your Daily Bible Verse

In This Episode:✅ News 
✅ Today in History
✅ Create Your Own Emoji – You can now design your own personalized emoji for texting, or social media!✅ Small Towns Offering Huge Incentives for You to Move There – Discover small towns across the U.S. and other countries selling homes for a fraction of typical prices — and why they want you to move there! ✅ Find Your Verse of the Day – Len shares his trick to get a daily Bible verse and inspiration right when you need it.✅ Devotional on Hope – Be encouraged with a short, powerful devotional about finding hope in every season.✅ Akron Pregnancy Services 2025 Walk for Life – Hear about this year’s Walk for Life event and how you can get involved in supporting life and families in the community.
 
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct, and Northeast Factory Direct 
 

Chasing Dreams and Breaking Barriers, New Oscar Rules, and Overcoming Life’s Little Frustrations

In This Episode:✅ News 
✅ Today in History
✅ Runner Chases 4 Minute Mile - Breaking Barriers on the Track – Meet the young athlete chasing history by attempting to shatter one of the toughest milestones in sports, just like Roger Bannister did decades ago.
✅ New Changes for the Oscars 
✅ Advice for When Things Don't Go as Planned – Len shares some thoughts from his experience. 
 
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📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct, and Northeast Factory Direct 
 

Are Nicknames Going Extinct, Let God Handle It, Whistle While You Win!

In This Episode:✅ News and Today in history
✅ Let God Handle It 
✅ Are nicknames going extinct
✅ The soothing ASMR sounds
✅ Weeknight Dinner Ideas from Sara's viral video on Instagram
✅ Whistle While You Win! Win a gift card to the restaurant of your choice with our new weekly game, brought to you by Wyatt Works Plumbing! 
 
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
 
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct, and Journey Home Restoration