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Starting Right

DannyMac

1397 episodes

20 hours ago

Start your morning with five minutes of calm, courage, and clarity as we explore the 23rd Psalm through the lived story of David—an overlooked shepherd who learned trust in the pasture, on the battlefield, and under pressure on the run. We revisit his path from youngest brother to king to uncover why his words still carry weight: they’re not idealized poetry, they’re a field-tested testimony. By hearing the Psalm in a fresh translation, we slow down and notice what we often miss—friendship wi...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Entrepreneurship,

Self-Improvement

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Start your morning with five minutes of calm, courage, and clarity as we explore the 23rd Psalm through the lived story of David—an overlooked shepherd who learned trust in the pasture, on the battlefield, and under pressure on the run. We revisit his path from youngest brother to king to uncover why his words still carry weight: they’re not idealized poetry, they’re a field-tested testimony. By hearing the Psalm in a fresh translation, we slow down and notice what we often miss—friendship wi...

Show more...

Religion & Spirituality,

Entrepreneurship,

Self-Improvement

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Starting Right

Shepherd Lessons For A Modern Morning

Start your morning with five minutes of calm, courage, and clarity as we explore the 23rd Psalm through the lived story of David—an overlooked shepherd who learned trust in the pasture, on the battlefield, and under pressure on the run. We revisit his path from youngest brother to king to uncover why his words still carry weight: they’re not idealized poetry, they’re a field-tested testimony. By hearing the Psalm in a fresh translation, we slow down and notice what we often miss—friendship wi...

23 hours ago

5 minutes

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Hidden Ballast, Visible Life

A world-class yacht can carry the finest electronics and still fail if the hidden ballast slips away. That image shaped our whole conversation as we explored how unseen character keeps a life upright when pressure hits, criticism lands, or success tempts us to drift. We revisit the Vendée Globe and the tragic loss of sailor Michael Plant to draw a clear, practical lesson: the part no one sees determines everything everyone sees. 1We reflect on how values, motives, and daily inputs form the “g...

1 day ago

5 minutes

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Sheltered In The Storm

A scene from Yellowstone stops us in our tracks: rangers walk a burned forest and find a mother bird, turned to ash at the base of a tree. When they gently move her, three chicks run out from under her wings. That picture of fierce protection sets the tone for a grounded, hope-filled morning as we explore what real refuge looks like when life gets hot and fear grows loud. We turn to Psalm 91 and let its language become a place to stand: shelter of the Most High, shadow of the Almighty, refuge...

2 days ago

4 minutes

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From Shipwreck To Rescue

Smoke rises. Your plans are ashes. And just when anger peaks, a ship appears on the horizon. We share a tight, story-driven reflection about a shipwrecked preacher who spends months pleading for rescue, only to watch his hut burn—then learns the fire became the very signal that saved him. It’s a vivid picture of how setbacks, silence, and frustration can hide the beginnings of help. From the first cup of coffee to the final takeaway, we walk through the emotions of waiting: asking where God i...

3 days ago

6 minutes

Starting Right

Five Minutes Of Gratitude

Looking for a cleaner, calmer start to the day? We share a five-minute reset that shifts the heart from constant requests to humble gratitude, using Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude” as a lens for honest worship. Instead of trying to impress God, we explore the freedom of offering what we truly have—our hallelujah, our breath, our attention—and why that simple gift can change the tone of an entire morning. We reflect on how prayer often leans toward asking and how a small, deliberate pivot toward th...

4 days ago

5 minutes

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Morning Joy On Life’s Roller Coaster

Ever feel like you’re gripping the safety bar of life and still bracing for the next drop? We take a honest look at control—why we chase it, why it slips through our fingers, and how surrender to God’s faithfulness brings a steadier peace than perfect plans ever could. Using vivid, everyday moments and short passages from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Jeremiah, Psalms, Isaiah, and Romans, we map a path from anxiety to anchored hope. We start with the roller coaster we all know: sudden diagnoses, jo...

1 week ago

5 minutes

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Remember Lot’s Wife

Five minutes can change the way you face the day. We start with a surprising command—“remember Lot’s wife”—and uncover why the pull to look back can quietly derail growth, trust, and courage. Instead of chasing “back to normal,” we open Scripture and real life to show how faith looks forward: trusting God’s better future, even when the past feels safer and more familiar. We get practical with four steps that help you move from a what if mindset to an even if faith. You’ll hear why even if dis...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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Common Sense, Renewed Minds

Start your day with a thought you can actually use: a renewed mind beats a noisy world. We open with a few laugh‑out‑loud warning labels—please don’t eat toner—and use that absurdity to spotlight something more serious: how easily our thinking gets tossed by headlines, hot takes, and the urge to fit God into whatever the culture is saying. Instead, we walk through a simple, solid shift drawn from Romans 12:2 and James 1—let Scripture shape your view, not the other way around. By the end, you’...

1 week ago

4 minutes

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What If Your Answer Is Already On The Move

A church that drifted through floodwaters, turned at two intersections, and came to rest on the very lot it was denied sounds like folklore—until you read the records and stare at the plaque that says moved here by the hand of God. We open our morning with Ephesians 3:20 and then watch that promise breathe through a true story from Swan Quarter, North Carolina, where timing, current, and courage converged into a landmark of hope. Beyond the drama, this story offers a practical way to carry ho...

1 week ago

5 minutes

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Unlimited Gifts For Ordinary Days

What if the patience you’re praying for is already yours? We open with Ephesians 1:3 and a bold promise: every spiritual blessing has been lavished on us in Christ. From there, we trace a clear path to the Fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—and show how these qualities move from theology to practice in the middle of your busiest moments. Along the way we highlight why the Fruit of the Spirit is not a personality test ...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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Calm In The Storm

What if the calm you need is closer than the storm that scares you? We take a five-minute journey across the Sea of Galilee, where seasoned fishermen met a furious squall and Jesus slept through the spray. When they finally woke him, one command quieted the chaos and one question pierced their fear: Why are you so afraid? We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

2 weeks ago

5 minutes

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Hidden Rivers, Deeper Thirst

What if the driest place you can imagine is sitting on a secret ocean of supply? We open the morning with a startling fact: space shuttle radar mapped ancient lakes and riverbeds beneath the Sahara, revealing reservoirs of freshwater just a few feet below the sand. That image becomes our framework for understanding spiritual thirst—how life at the surface can feel parched while a deeper source waits to be tapped. From there, we step into the scene at a well in Samaria, where Jesus speaks abou...

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

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Night Thoughts, Tamed

Your head hits the pillow and your brain slams the gas—sound familiar? We dig into a practical, faith-rooted way to slow runaway thoughts and finally find real rest at night. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:5, we talk about what it truly means to take every thought captive, not as a lofty ideal but as a simple, repeatable practice you can use the moment worry starts to sprint. Think of it like calf roping for the mind: you lasso the thought, halt its momentum, and turn it around toward truth. B...

2 weeks ago

5 minutes

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Beach Joy, Soul Peace

A child’s squeal over a seashell can reset an entire morning. We head to the shoreline, where two kids on a treasure hunt turn colored glass and broken shells into priceless finds—and their delight becomes a mirror for the way we handle stress, routine, and the weight of daily life. Living by the ocean should make awe easy, yet familiarity can numb our senses. This short, reflective journey explores how reclaiming wonder clears mental clutter and restores peace. You’ll come away with simple p...

2 weeks ago

5 minutes

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You Were Made For These Days

When life feels fast and the furious, what if you’re not behind but exactly on time? We take five focused minutes to slow the noise and strengthen the soul, drawing on Scripture and Jeremy Camp’s “These Days” to anchor a simple claim: you were made for right now. This short, practical reflection is for anyone feeling hurried, overwhelmed, or unsure about their purpose. You’ll walk away with a clear, usable mindset for the day: stay when it’s hard, love with open arms, and shine where you stan...

2 weeks ago

5 minutes

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When Opposition Opens A Door

Ever feel like life’s hardest moments arrive with a pop quiz you didn’t study for? We flip that script. Tests aren’t teachers—they’re revealers. They surface what’s already in you and uncover whether your daily choices align with what you say you believe. Drawing on a candid school-days story and two grounding passages—Paul’s open door in the middle of opposition and James’s call to count trials as joy—we explore how resistance and opportunity often travel together and how endurance grows whe...

3 weeks ago

5 minutes

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Adopted, Anchored, and Starting Right with Faith

We share a simple farm story to show how we always follow what we’re tied to, then point to the deeper truth of adoption in Christ and the daily habit of trust. Scripture reframes stress and offers a clear next step for handing over today’s burden and starting with peace. Join me Monday to Friday right here on Starting Right with Danny Mack We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

3 weeks ago

5 minutes

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Math, Bananas, and a Side of Humble Pie

A light classroom story about “five apples” opens into a deeper look at how missing facts change our certainty, why we rush to judgment, and how humility and patience protect our relationships. We share honest family moments, ground the lesson in Ephesians 4:2, and end with encouragement to slow down and build others up. Be blessed, my friends. Have a great day. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

3 weeks ago

5 minutes

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Watermelon Caper, Grace Given

A stolen watermelon, a knock at the door, and a seven-year-old’s conscience tugging at a question he can’t shake—if it’s fine, why are we crawling? Today we share the Great Watermelon Caper of 1938, a true family story that starts with sticky summer joy and ends with a lesson strong enough to reset your day: the difference between guilt that weighs you down and grace that lifts you up. We walk through Don’s childhood memory with color and care: older brothers and pastor’s kids urging a stealt...

3 weeks ago

5 minutes

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Today is Thanksgiving Day, here in Canada so I bring you this very fitting song for our Music Monday. "I Thank God" has been recorded by many artists since its 2021 release by Maverick City Music but this is my favourite version. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! If this encouraged you today, , share it with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a quick review so more people can find a five-minute start that sticks. Here is the Youtube Link to 'I Thank God' https://youtu.be/LM1qrx0Huds?...

3 weeks ago

4 minutes