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Start Your Day Positive

Start your mornings with uplifting news and motivation—all in just 25 minutes! Our weekday Christian podcast delivers a new episode every weekday with news stories that lift you up, trending topics, uplifting conversations, faith-filled encouragement, and fascinating ‘Today in History’ moments—all from a positive, faith-based perspective. Each episode wraps up with a heartfelt prayer to strengthen and guide you through your day. Whether you need morning motivation, a little humor, or a quick way to

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32:32

Unpacking the Cracker Barrel Controversy, God is...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/28

✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Unpacking the Cracker Barrel controversy ✅ The story behind MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech ✅ Win $200 in house cleaning services from our awesome podcast sponsor Squeaky Clean NEO ✅ Every workplace and group has unwritten rules. How do you connect, communicate, and thrive as you learn what they are? Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some help with this question. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon

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34:16

Dining Rooms Trending Up or Down, That's a World...

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2025/08/27

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Formal dining rooms trending up or down ✅ The most amazing world records of the past year ✅ We will be sharing our story at the Live2Lead Leadership Conference on October 9. Use the promo code LenandSara25 to save $25 per ticket—we talk about it on today's episode. ✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram

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29:52

Ultimate Pasta Passport is Back, Should Clean Your...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/26

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta is back ✅ Len finds a fun, positive way to use AI ✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct

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30:47

The Cracker Barrel Controversy, When to Say- "Let's...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/25

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History - A big day in Church history ✅ We talk about the Cracker Barrel remodel controversy ✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct

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28:54

Interesting...Why is it Called The White House, Fast...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/22

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Fast Food favorites that will never go away ✅ Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Geauga County Fair! Enter the keyword from todays show at StartYourDayPositive.com ✅ 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 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram

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28:16

A Classic Restaurant Poised for a Comeback, When God...

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2025/08/21

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ What classic restaurant chain is making a comeback? ✅ What should I do in a situation? God actually gives you a choice ✅ It can be a challenge. How do you bridge generational communication gaps? Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some help with this question. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.com 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on

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29:07

Len's Lifestyle Workout, Does "skibidi" Belong in the...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/20

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ "skibidi" - we talk about trending words added to the dictionary ✅ So many options! Planning a wedding in 2025 ✅ Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Great Geauga County Fair! Enter on our website using the keyword we give today. ✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website ✅ Faith Means Following Even When You Don't Know Where - A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope

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26:27

Amazon Same Day on Perishables!, Adult Camp and Dude...

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2025/08/19

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Amazon is stepping up same-day delivery in a new category! ✅ A fun new trend - Adult Camp ✅ We've got a release date and details on Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ 2 ✅ Win a four-pack of tickets to the Geauga Country Fair every day this week. Listen for the Keyword! ✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to

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28:57

Gen Alpha Says No to Rock and Yes to This Music,...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/18

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Gen Alpha abandons rock n roll for their favorite style of music ✅ "Picture this" - a simple act of thoughtful kindness can make someone's day ✅ Win a four-pack of tickets to the Geauga Country Fair every day this week. Listen for the Keyword! ✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal

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29:09

Parking...Pull in or Always Back In?, Energize Your...

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2025/08/15

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Make peace with wasps at your cookout ✅Ways to energize your mornings ✅ What song does Len whistle on today's podcast? Guess correctly and enter on our website. You could win a $50 giftcard to a favorite restaurant. THANK YOU TO THE WHISTLING PLUMBER WYATT WORKS 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct

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29:22

The Simple Happy Life, Eyes Open - Heart Open, You...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/14

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Living alert...God's key to kindness ✅ Enter to win a $200 is house cleaning services from Squeaky Clean NEO. Just listen for the keyword to enter on our website! ✅ How to Handle Differing opinions - Tips on how to disagree without being disagreeable. Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some help with this question. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.com 📲

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28:36

The Best State To Live In, Trust & Faith Without...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/13

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Our faith journey and getting comfortable without always having the answer to the question "why"? ✅ Venus Williams, at age 45, is defying the odds to do what she loves ✅ Answer this week's STUMP DAY question and win 2 dozen Daisy Cake Pops! Answer on our website ✅ We just had a great time at Sweeties Golfland. This weekend, 8/15-8/17, golf 18 holes of mini golf for just $7.50 to celebrate Sweeties' 75th anniversary ✅ Faith Means Following

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29:15

Do You Say YES or NO to Online Cookies, A big Part of...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/12

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ The birthday of "maybe" the greatest invention of all time ✅ Practical advice for facing your fear ✅ Should we say "yes" to computer cookies? Our computer expert Kent Iler clears up the question ✅ Faith Means Following Even When You Don't Know Where - A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional" 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast

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27:42

Simple Faith from the Browns Shedeur Sanders, Is Hulu...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/11

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Sara's exciting news about her family! ✅More streaming changes as Hulu goes away and becomes a part of Disney+ ✅Great perspective and simple faith from Shedeur Deion Sanders after a breakout performance for the Browns ✅ Get your FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren on our website 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct

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28:26

Why Do They Call it Pickleball, Will the Comedies...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/08

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Can comedy movies make a comeback ✅ The fastest growing sport - why do they call it Pickleball? ✅ Guess the tune! Enter to Win a $50 gift card to your favorite restaurant - Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win ✅ Faith Means Following Even When You Don't Know Where - A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional" 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our

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30:35

A Bed Bath and Beyond Comeback, The Incredible Story...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/07

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Survey - How often do you hit a fast-food restaurant? ✅ The incredible story of Fanny Blankers-Koen and why she is called "The Flying Housewife" ✅ Practical tips for sounding (and feeling) more confident! - Communications expert Tommie Jo Brode joins us to give some help with this question. You can pick up a copy of Tommie's new book, Authentic Workplaces on Amazon or at TommieJoBrode.com 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲

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26:52

Gen Z's New Way to Meal Prep, Miracle! the Worlds...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/06

In This Episode:✅ Top News Stories ✅ Today in History ✅ Gen Z has tossed the cookbook in favor of a new way to meal prep ✅ Meet Nash Keen - recognized by Guinness World Records as the most premature baby to survive. ✅ Answer today's STUMP DAY Question - win 2 dozen cake pops from DaisyPops! 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal Windows Direct and Northeast Factory Direct

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30:43

Finding Your Purpose, Is Lebron Plotting His Next...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/05

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories (Lebron's possible big move!) ✅ Today in History ✅ Is back-to-school shopping as exciting as it used to be? ✅ Finding Your Purpose - Purpose Produce Resilience - A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional" 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Northeast Factory Direct

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25:58

'Coolcations' Travel Trend, Waiting on God and Throw...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/04

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ A New Vacation Trend - "Coolcations" ✅ Today in History - ✅ Throw a "Get 'R Done" Party ✅ Waiting and praying for God to step in from our FREE Devotional "Daily Hope" from Rick Warren 📲 Follow Sara on Instagram @saracarnes4 📲 Follow Len on Instagram @lenhowser 🎉 Special thanks to our sponsors: Universal Windows Direct

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27:20

The Best Customer Service Ever, The Surprising Origin...

Start Your Day Positive ·

2025/08/01

In This Episode: ✅ Top News Stories ✅ Best customer service ever ✅ Today in History ✅ Enter to Win a $50 gift card to your favorite restaurant - Wyatt Works Whistle While You Win ✅ A conversation with Father Bob Stec on the heart behind the FREE Christian Music Festival called The FEST ✅ Faith Means Following Even When You Don't Know Where - A FREE Book for you - Rick Warren's "Daily Hope Devotional" ✅ Join us at "The Fest" this Sunday. Stop by, say hi at our "Start Your Day Positive Booth", and

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