Starting Right
Starting Right is a 5 minute Day Starter to help keep you motivated, encouraged, and focused throughout your day. DannyMac is a pastor, teacher, motivational speaker, husband, and father. His years of leading and training people have given him vast experience in helping individuals to accomplish change in their lives and meet their goals. He can help you set the course for your day by offering practical advice from God's Word in a positive and fun way. There is no better way to begin your day than by Starting Right with DannyMac.
Episodes
1256 episodes
Why You'll Never Be "Good Enough" (And Why That's Actually Good News)
Perfectionism is a trap that has snared humanity since ancient times. As I share in today's episode, "God loves you just the way you are, but loves you too much to let you stay that way." This paradox captures the essence of grace: uncondi...
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Episode 1284
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The Flying Kitten Miracle
Have you ever witnessed something so perfectly timed and unexpected that it could only be explained as divine intervention? Today's story might just make you believe in heaven-sent miracles—especially when they come in furry packages!
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Episode 1283
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The Ark's Return
Stories from the Old Testament offer timeless wisdom that continues to shape our understanding of God today. The ancient account of the Ark of the Covenant's capture in 1 Samuel reveals profound truths about God's nature and our relationship wi...
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Episode 1282
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5:37
When One Prayer Sparked a Worship Anthem
Have you ever wondered about the extraordinary power behind a single name? "I Speak Jesus" has become one of the most impactful worship anthems in recent years, and today we dive into the fascinating story of how this powerful song came to be.<...
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Episode 1281
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4:59
Kindness in a Hurried World.
Would you stop to help someone in need if you were running late? That's the challenging question at the heart of today's reflection on the Good Samaritan parable. We explore a fascinating experiment conducted by a seminary professor who tested ...
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Episode 1280
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The Miracle You Don't See Coming Could Save Your Life
Today I share a true miracle story about a baby who survived sliding down a highway at 50 mph after his father accidentally drove away with him on the car roof. This incredible account of divine intervention reminds us that God still performs m...
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The Unbreakable Promise
Have you ever noticed how the most profound spiritual truths are often the simplest? That childhood song "Jesus Loves Me" contains more theological depth than we typically acknowledge. While relegated to Sunday School classrooms, its message fo...
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Episode 1277
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5:03
Grace Unleashed
Reba McEntire recently recorded what many consider the most influential Christian hymn of all time—"Amazing Grace." This five-minute devotional explores the powerful connections between three remarkable stories of redemption spanning centuries....
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Episode 1276
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Knowing in Your Knower
Today's episode explores what I call "knowing in our knower" – that deep, core certainty believers have that sometimes defies easy explanation.. God often works through us, providing insights and stories tailored to each unique conversation abo...
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Episode 1275
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5:25
Titanic's Untold Hero: The Preacher Who Wouldn't Stop
The sinking of the Titanic has been immortalized in countless films and books, but amidst the well-known tales of tragedy and survival lies a remarkable story rarely told. Pastor John Harper, a widowed preacher traveling with his six-year-old d...
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Episode 1274
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5:52
Childlike Faith
What happens when a third-grader is asked to explain who God is? The results are both hilarious and profound. Today we explore Jesus's teaching that to enter the kingdom of heaven, we must become like little children.This principle comes to lif...
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Episode 1273
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Faith in Captivity
Have you ever felt too insignificant to make a difference? Today's powerful exploration of unexpected influence might change your perspective forever.Today, we dive deep into the remarkable story of an unnamed Israeli servant girl from 2 Ki...
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Episode 1272
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5:56
Faith in the Storm
What happens when we choose to praise God in our darkest moments? Brandon Lake's chart-topping song "That's Who I Praise" provides a powerful answer that has resonated with listeners across North America for five consecutive weeks.The heart...
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The Heartbeat of God's Family Business
What if we viewed the church as the most powerful organization on earth? Today's episode challenges us to look beyond stained glass and steeples to see God's true masterpiece — not a building, but a living community of believers united across t...
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Episode 1270
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The Yacht Race That Sank
What keeps a racing yacht upright in the fiercest storms? It's not what you see above the waterline, but what lies hidden beneath. The tragic story of experienced sailor Michael Plant reveals how the unseen ballast attached to his yacht's keel ...
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Episode 1264
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5:41
The Neon Light Verses
Have you ever experienced that moment when familiar Scripture suddenly jumps off the page with new meaning? Danny Mac shares a powerful morning revelation that came during his Bible reading in Psalm 37. Those seemingly simple verses 4-5 suddenl...
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Season 1
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Episode 1263
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5:25
Seeing God's Image in Everyone
What does it truly mean to be created in God's image? Today's reflection tackles this profound question through a moving story that might forever change how you see difficult relationships. Jesus said "Are you really showing tru...
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Episode 1262
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Prayer Changes Everything
Prayer transforms lives, but not always on our timeline. This episode dives deep into the tension between our expectations and God's perfect timing when we pray.Faith, as Hebrews reminds us, is "the essence of things hoped for and not yet s...
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Episode 1261
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Lucy, Proverbs, and Your Morning Coffee
Danny Mac takes us on a thoughtful journey from humorous cultural references to profound biblical wisdom in this episode about managing life's stress burdens. After receiving an email filled with inspirational quotes, Danny reflects on our endl...
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Season 1
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Episode 1260
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5:37
Seven Wonders: The Ones We Often Overlook
Experience the extraordinary in the ordinary as we journey through a delightful story about a geography class tasked with identifying the seven wonders of the world. Here, a clever yet quiet girl surprises her classmates with a list that includ...
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Episode 1259
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5:28
"Room for Faith: The Tale of Two Salesmen"
A simple hotel room turned into a sacred space where two traveling salesmen discovered not just hospitality but the profound power of faith. Join me as we dive into the inspiring story of Sam Hill and John Nicholson, whose unexpected encounter ...
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Episode 1258
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5:26
The Day My Friend Saved My Life
Dive into this touching episode where we explore the transformative power of kindness through the heartfelt story of Kevin and Kyle. Kevin reflects on a pivotal moment from high school when a simple gesture of helping a classmate led to an unex...
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Season 1
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Episode 1257
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You Bless Me
Join me as I share my personal faith journey during the challenging season following my stroke. In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on the profound impact that prayer and thankfulness have had on my life, demonstrating how these practices can ...
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Episode 1256
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The Feline Freestyle: Why Cats Keep Us Guessing
Join me in this episode as we uncover the intriguing dynamics between our beloved pets, particularly cats, and how they reflect on our own choices in faith. Exploring the journey of Oreo, a charming black-and-white cat, we consider how his relu...
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Episode 1255
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5:19
Heart of Giving: More than Tickets
Step into a heartwarming narrative that reminds us of the power of giving in this insightful podcast episode. Drawing from Katharine Hepburn's autobiography, we dive into a beautiful story that unfolds at a circus ticket counter, where a father...
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Season 1
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Episode 1254
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6:04