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And we always wrap up with a heartfelt prayer to center you, strengthen you, and remind you that you’re not walking into the day alone.
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Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
In This Episode:
✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and interesting updates to start your day positive
✅ A historic space mission paused for safetyBlue Origin scrubbed its latest launch at the very last minute after engineers spotted an issue during final checks. The mission is still expected to make history and we share why...
✅ SpongeBob takes over Burger King (just a little longer)Burger King is extending the SpongeBob fun with a special BOGO deal today only for Royal Perks members. The Krabby Whopper is back — complete with bright yellow, square buns — celebrating the release of the new SpongeBob movie.
✅ A Christmas music upset no one saw comingFor the first time ever, All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey has been knocked out of the top spot on Billboard’s Global 200. We share the new holiday chart leader!
✅ Today is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day — And we are here for it! Sara has some thoughts on why they're so popular...
✅ What song does Len whistle today?Guess correctly and enter on our website for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a favorite restaurant.
THANK YOU to The Whistling Plumber — Wyatt Works
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Wyatt Works Plumbing • Northeast Factory Direct • Mosack’s Christian Gifts & Books
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
In This Episode
✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear
✅ Social Media Reality Check - New study points to good news...
✅ Food News Worth Celebrating - Taco Bell is bringing back a cult-favorite nationwide this Friday — just in time for the holidays.
Giveaway TimeWe’re doing another Squeaky Clean NEO Housecleaning Giveaway — because nothing feels better than a fresh, clean home during a busy season.
💬 Real Talk: Setting Holiday BoundariesWe’re joined by communications expert Tommie Jo Brode to talk about a very timely topic:With so many gatherings and social obligations, how do you set boundaries and communicate your limits without coming across as rude or ungrateful? Practical advice you can actually use this season.
This Day in HistoryA quick look back at a meaningful moment from this day — and why it still matters.
Coming SoonWe’re getting ready to announce details for our next trip for end of April.... Be sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter so you don’t miss it.
Special Thanks to Today’s Sponsors:• Universal Windows Direct• Elyria Jewelers• Tommie Jo Brode
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Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
In This Episode:
✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Holiday faith, feel-good headlines, and a little Christmas hope
✅ Holiday Movie Fun — Yes, a Pickleball Christmas movie is on this weekend! 🎄🏓
✅ Viral Recipe Sara Tried — Loaded Dill Pickle Charcuterie Nachos! So so good… and dangerously good for holiday gatherings.
✅ Faith & Christmas News - Hobby Lobby is giving away 500,000 free copies of The Case for Christmas.
✅ Holiday Shopping Insight - WalletHub reveals the Top 10 Most Popular Gift Cards this holiday season!
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
In This Episode:
✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and fun updates to start your day positive
✅ Behind-the-Scenes Christmas Movie Moment — Sara shares what it was like being an extra filming a Christmas movie at Punderson State Park 🎄🎬
✅ Today in History — A quick look at what happened on this day
✅ Movie Fun Facts You’ll Love — Behind-the-scenes trivia from Elf that makes this Christmas favorite even better
✅ Google’s U.S. Hum-to-Search List — Wait until you hear what made the list!
✅ The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe — Sara shares a food scientist recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookie
✅ Stuck on a Christmas Gift for a Guy? — Thanks to a viral TikTok, this type of sweater is having a moment...
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
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🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Elyria Jewelers, Northeast Factory Direct, Sweetie’s Candy
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
In This Episode:
✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and fun updates to start your day positive
✅ Home Alone: More Than a Christmas Movie — Why the movie is going viral again and the deeper lessons fans are rediscovering
✅ A look at This Day in History
✅ Christmas movie fans are traveling to real-life Hallmark & Lifetime movie towns... and why it’s becoming a holiday tradition
✅ New research challenges the idea that eating sweets makes you crave more sugar
✅ Would you rather live in the past, present, or future? The results of a new survey might surprise you
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Hartville Marketplace, Universal Windows Direct, Sweeties Candy
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
In This Episode:✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and fun updates to start your day positive
✅ A look at This Day in History
✅ Sara shares her "Favorite Things Party"
✅ Why smiling makes a difference...
✅ How airports could look different in the future...
✅ What song does Len whistle on today's podcast? Guess correctly and enter on our website. You could win a $50 gift card to a favorite restaurant. THANK YOU TO THE WHISTLING PLUMBER WYATT WORKS
✅ Win a totally candy-stuffed Christmas stocking and a $50 gift card to Sweeties Candy
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct, Harville MarketPlace, Sweeties Candy
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
n This Episode:✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and fun updates to start your day positive
✅ Today in History
✅ Win $200 in Housecleaning from Squeaky Clean NEO
✅ Do you know someone who always "One Ups" you in a conversation? Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to share the positive approach to one-uppers! You can find out more about scheduling Tommie Jo at your company or pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces at TommieJoBrode.com
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct , Elyria Jewelers and Repair and Venice Solutions Group
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
In today’s episode, we’re chatting about:
✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and fun updates to start your day positive.
✅ Today in History
✅ How to get a Christmas card from Princess Kate & Prince William
✅ Sara shares her Top 10 Christmas movies you may have never seen, but will want to watch ASAP! Here's her full movie list plus directions on how to stream for free on Hoopla!
✅ A FREE streaming option with access to movies, books & more — all you need is a library card!
✅ Stump Day! Enter your guess on our website and play along with us for a chance to win Daisy Pop Cake Pops.
Sponsored by:Mosaks, Northeast Factory Direct, Universal Windows Direct
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
In today’s episode, we’re chatting about:
✅ News You’ll Actually Want to Hear — Pop culture, feel-good, and fun updates to start your day positive.
✅ Today in History
✅ A sweet moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas that you might have missed (and why it feels extra meaningful this time of year)
✅ Our visit to the Friends Experience in NYC — yes, the couch, Monica’s kitchen, pivoting? maybe 😂
✅ A real-life story on kindness and how the smallest gesture can leave a lasting impact
Today's Sponsors:
Northeast Factory Direct and Elyria Jewelers
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Today’s episode is packed with positivity, laughs, and a few surprises! Our friend Robin Swoboda joins us again as we dive into a mix of trending stories, feel-good news, and real-life moments that made our week brighter.
We’re chatting about:
A new coffee study that finally gives us permission to enjoy our morning cup guilt-free — as long as it’s in moderation!
Google’s Annual Trending Report and the fun (and sometimes random!) things the world searched for this year.
A heartwarming interview with a mother–daughter duo of longtime listeners who traveled with us to NYC — in matching pajamas (or is it puh-JAM-as? pa-JAH-mahs? we discuss!). They share their favorite moments from the trip and what it was like exploring the city together.
Today in History: George Washington crossing the Delaware — plus the massive painting at The Met that sparked a conversation about how huge The Last Supper painting is in comparison. History + fun facts = yes, please!
A cozy, upbeat episode perfect for a morning walk, your commute, or just easing into your day
📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4
📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser
🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors:Universal Windows Direct and Hartville Marketplace