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
1380 episodes
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1873
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5:49
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 s...
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Episode 1872
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5:53
I Thank God
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1871
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4:37
No Shoes, No Pew, No Problem
A packed sanctuary, a barefoot student, and an elder with a cane—sometimes the quietest moments speak the loudest. We share the unforgettable story of Bill, a new believer who can’t find a seat and settles on the floor, and Mr. Edwards, an olde...
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Season 1
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Episode 1870
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5:39
Daily Bread, Fresh Ears
What if the prayer you’ve recited for years still has untapped power to steady your mind and reorder your day? We take a slow, honest walk through the Lord’s Prayer and uncover how its structure—worship first, surrender next, then provision, me...
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Episode 1873
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5:08
Forgiven, Then Free
Five minutes can change the tone of your whole day. We share a small farm story with a big truth: an eight-year-old’s impulsive shot, a hidden duck, and a sister’s quiet leverage that turns daily life into penance—until a brave confession meets...
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Episode 1872
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5:45
My God Can
Mornings feel different when you remember you’re not carrying the day alone. We take five focused minutes to reset with Scripture, a clear view of trust, and the uplifting punch of Katie Nicole’s “My God Can.” This isn’t about pretending life i...
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Episode 1871
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4:47
Five Minutes to Lift Someone Up
Five minutes can reset a day. We open with a simple question—why are there so many critics and so few encouragers?—and follow it to a windswept pier in the Bahamas where a young sailor’s dream meets a chorus of doubt. As warnings pile up, one v...
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Episode 1870
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5:12
Reverse to Move Forward
A Model A Ford crossed America and back without shutting off the engine—and did it in reverse. That jaw-dropping 1930 road trip is more than a curiosity; it’s a mirror for how we handle detours, dead ends, and the quiet tug to turn around. We u...
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Episode 1869
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5:23
Two Horses Walk into a Field—Only One Has a Bell
Start your day with a clear mind and a grounded heart. We explore what it means to be led, not driven—drawing on the Good Shepherd picture from Scripture and a vivid story of two horses, one blind and one wearing a bell. Together, they show how...
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Episode 1868
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5:23
God's Rest Stop for Worn-Out Warriors
Ever felt completely drained - spiritually, emotionally, and physically? That moment when you're simply tired of the stress of being you? You're in good company. Today we dive into the fascinating story of the prophet Elijah, who, fresh off a s...
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Season 1
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Episode 1867
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5:38
Faith Beyond Words
Have you ever wondered what extraordinary faith really looks like? Today's episode explores the difference between intellectual assent and true powerful faith.To illustrate this difference, I share the fascinating story of Charles Blondin, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1865
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5:37
The Hot Dog Seller's Lesson
Have you ever noticed how quickly your outlook can change based on who you're listening to? Today's powerful parable about a roadside hot dog vendor reveals this truth in vivid detail.The story follows an elderly man with poor hearing and e...
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Season 1
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Episode 1864
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5:07
Pirates, Pieces of Eight, and the Peace That Surpasses Understanding
What drives our fascination with hidden treasure? From childhood pirate stories to television shows about underwater discoveries, there's something compelling about the search for valuable things lost to time. Today's reflection bridge...
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Season 1
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Episode 1863
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5:20
Are Distractions Stealing Your Relationship With Christ?
Have you noticed how increasingly difficult it's become to carve out meaningful time with God? You're not alone. The modern landscape of constant notifications, endless responsibilities, and perpetual entertainment options creates the perfect b...
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Season 1
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Episode 1862
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5:08
Faith Beyond Sight
Have you ever wondered what it really means to "live by faith, not by sight"? This morning, I dive into this challenging concept from 2 Corinthians 5:7 through two powerful stories that illuminate this spiritual principle in vivid, practical wa...
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Episode 1860
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4:58
Waking Before Dying
Have you ever considered that sometimes our most profound spiritual insights come from the most unexpected sources? In this episode of Starting Right, we explore a touching story of a young father and his four-year-old son at bedtime prayers. W...
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Episode 1859
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5:56
The Fireman's Promise
What happens when ordinary people choose extraordinary compassion? Today's episode tells the deeply moving story of Billy, a six-year-old boy with terminal leukemia whose simple wish to become a fireman triggered an unexpected chain of events.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 1858
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5:53
The Choice to Be Made Well
Kay Arthur's powerful story from the streets of Jerusalem introduces us to a beggar who deliberately maintained his infected leg wound to receive charity from tourists. Despite having access to medical care, he chose to remain unwell because he...
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Episode 1857
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4:36
Unmovable: Finding Strength in God's Protection
Have you ever wondered what happens when a powerful Mexican fighting bull meets a stubborn South Dakota buffalo? The answer holds a surprising spiritual lesson that might just transform how you face today's challenges.Danny Mac brings us...
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Episode 1856
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4:35
Fumbles, Faith, and Fresh Starts
Have you ever made a mistake so embarrassing you wanted to hide forever? The story of Roy Regals might just give you the courage to face your second half.During the 1929 Rose Bowl, Roy Regals became infamous for scooping up a fumble and run...
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Season 1
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Episode 1855
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4:24
Morning Kindness
What happens when a simple thank-you note travels far beyond its intended recipient? Today's episode explores the remarkable ripple effect of gratitude through the story of Emerson Weber, a young letter writer who changed hundreds of lives with...
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Episode 1844
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5:32
The Piccolo Principle
Do you ever feel like your life lacks significance? Like you're just a small note in a grand symphony that no one would notice if it went missing? Today's episode challenges that notion with a powerful story about a piccolo player in Michael Co...
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Episode 1483
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5:13
Unearthing Truth: The Seal of Elishama
Have you ever wondered if the Bible's historical accounts are actually true? Today's episode examines compelling archaeological evidence that validates Scripture's accuracy through an unexpected source.The discovery of a tiny clay seal in 1...
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Season 1
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Episode 1482
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5:59