Starting Right

Hosted by DannyMac

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Oct 2026

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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.

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October 27, 2026Episode 15575 min

Forward By Looking Back

Imagine hearing about a cross-country road trip so extreme it sounds made up: two guys set out in 1930 to drive from New York to Los Angeles and back without ever turning off the engine. The car keeps running for weeks, reporters chase the story, and the stunt becomes a rolling headline with Texaco backing it. Then the detail that changes how you hear the whole story lands: they complete the entire route in reverse. That odd, stubborn backward drive becomes the perfect metaphor for spiritual life when “pressing forward” isn’t working. I connect the road trip to Revelation 2:4–5, where Jesus calls us back to our first love with three clear moves: remember where you’ve fallen, repent, and do the deeds you did at first. We talk about repentance as an actual change of direction, not just a feeling, and why returning to earlier practices can be the fastest way to real growth. If you feel stuck, dulled out, or off course, this short daily devotional is a reset button: go back to what is true, right, and strong so you can move ahead with purpose. Subscribe to Starting Right with Danny Mac, share this with a friend who needs a U-turn, and leave a review with one habit you’re choosing to bring back this week. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 26, 2026Episode 15566 min

Fanny Crosby - Blessed Assurance

A blind woman in 1800s New York writes more than 8,000 hymns and somehow makes generations see God’s love more clearly. That’s the true story of Fanny Crosby, and it’s the heart behind today’s short devotional from Starting Right. We talk through why her songwriting still lands with power, not as nostalgia, but as lived faith turned into words you can carry into an ordinary morning. We follow Crosby from her years of service in the Manhattan slums to the surprising moment “Blessed Assurance” was born. A visit to Phoebe Knapp’s mansion in Brooklyn turns into a creative spark when Knapp plays a fresh melody on the piano and Crosby blurts out the title on the spot. From there, Crosby reaches for Scripture she had memorized, Hebrews 10:22, and builds a hymn that centers on confidence in God, spiritual assurance, and drawing near with a sincere heart. Then we zoom out to the moment Crosby realizes her reach, when D.L. Moody stops a congregation mid-song to honor the hymn’s author. That story sets up the question we all have to answer: what are we calling an “impediment” that God may be ready to overcome? Stick around for a short clip of “Blessed Assurance,” and check the show notes for a modern YouTube version. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a quick review. Here is the youtube link to Blessed Assurance https://youtu.be/7SSJicZO6_g We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 23, 2026Episode 15554 min

Starting on Empty

When life squeezes you hard, your first instinct is to say, “I’ve got nothing left.” That’s why I keep coming back to one of my favorite Old Testament stories, the widow and her oil from 2 Kings 4. It starts with grief, debt, and a mother terrified she’s about to lose her sons and it turns on one quiet question from Elisha: “What do you have in your house?” I read the passage straight through, then slow down to pull out two practical lessons for real life. First, we often believe we have nothing, when the truth is we have “nothing… except a little oil.” That little is not meaningless. It can be the seed of God’s provision, the starting point for hope, and the place where faith becomes action. Second, the miracle flows as long as there’s room to receive it. The oil keeps pouring until the jars run out, which makes me ask: am I creating capacity for God’s blessing, or am I stopping short because I only gathered a few jars? If you need Christian encouragement, a daily devotional rhythm, or a simple morning reset, this quick episode is designed to help you start your day right and look honestly at what you still have to offer. Listen, share it with a friend who feels empty, and if Starting Right helps you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find it. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 22, 2026Episode 15445 min

Too Embarrassing...

Your stomach drops, your face gets hot, and all you can think is, “I cannot believe I just did that.” Embarrassment hits fast, and it can feel way bigger than the moment itself, like it rewrites how you see yourself. Today, we sit with that feeling honestly and talk about how to move through it without letting shame drive the rest of your day. I share a story about a young man traveling abroad for the first time who gets warned about pickpockets in a packed subway. When someone bumps him, he’s sure his wallet is gone, so he grabs the guy’s coat and pulls it right out as the train doors close. The problem is, the wallet isn’t there and the whole scene becomes its own kind of public mess. It’s funny when you hear the ending, but it also nails what anxiety does in real time: it convinces us we’re in danger, pushes us into a rushed reaction, then leaves us feeling foolish afterward. From there, we shift to what Scripture offers when you’re replaying your worst moment. We talk about how the disciples had their own embarrassing failures and misunderstandings, and how Jesus didn’t treat their awkwardness as disqualifying. Then we anchor in Isaiah 41:10, a powerful promise for fear, shame, and anxious spirals: God is with you, God strengthens you, and God helps you stand back up. If you’ve been carrying embarrassment, regret, or that lingering “I can’t believe I said that,” come listen and breathe again. Subscribe to Starting Right with Danny Mac, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find hope for their mornings. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 21, 2026Episode 15435 min

Insight From One With No Sight

A blind beggar sits outside Jericho, listening to footsteps and rumors, wondering if life will ever change, and then he hears the name that rewrites his future: Jesus. I walk through the story of Bartimaeus from Mark 10:46-52 and the moment he decides hope is worth getting loud about, even when the crowd tells him to be quiet. We talk about what makes Bartimaeus so relatable: long days of limitation, the ache of waiting, and that feeling that your “destiny” has already been decided. Then we zero in on the turning point, when he cries out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me,” and refuses to quit. That single act captures a powerful picture of persistent prayer, Christian faith, and spiritual resilience, especially when other voices try to shame you, rush you, or distract you from what matters most. I also reflect on Jesus’s direct question, “What do you want me to do for you?” and why Bartimaeus’s clear answer, “I want to see,” challenges us to be honest about what we are really asking God for. Along the way, I connect the story to Psalm 71:5 and the daily practice of anchoring our confidence and hope in Jesus Christ alone, even when the world feels full of uncertainty. If you need practical encouragement to keep calling out to God and to tune out the noise, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find Starting Right. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 20, 2026Episode 15425 min

If I Were The Devil. Paul Harvey

A 1964 radio commentary shouldn’t feel like a breaking-news transcript, but that’s exactly what happens when we read Paul Harvey’s “If I Were the Devil.” Danny Mac brings the piece back to life and lets it speak for itself, line by line, as it describes how a nation can be weakened through distraction, division, media influence, the erosion of family, and a slow reshaping of what people call right and wrong. It’s sobering, and it’s hard not to think, “That sounds like it was written today.” I make sure to play this episode every election year as we near the voting date. The power of Paul Harvey's words from 60 years ago have not weakened at all. In fact they are actually stronger and more relevant today. I challenge you to pull your family close, pray together, and ask God for peace, wisdom, and strength for what’s ahead, because unity and faith are not accidental, they’re chosen. If this message helps you, subscribe to the show, share it with a friend who needs calm today, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. What part of the Paul Harvey commentary hit you hardest? We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 19, 2026Episode 15415 min

Miracle in the Works

When you’re praying hard and nothing seems to move, the silence can start telling stories: maybe God isn’t listening, maybe it won’t change, maybe it’s already over. We push back on that spiral with a five-minute morning reset rooted in Scripture, worship, and a stubborn kind of faith that refuses to quit. “Miracle in the Works” by Brian and Katie Torwalt reminds us that God is working and we can trust and believe him even when we don't see the answer. We anchor everything in 1 Timothy 4:10, a verse that tells the truth about real life: we do work hard, and we do struggle, but our hope is in the living God. From there, we dig into the Greek word often translated “hope” (elpizo) and why it means expectancy not wishful thinking. That one shift can change how you pray, how you wait, and how you interpret the time between the promise and the breakthrough. If you need a miracle for your life or for someone you love, this is your reminder that God may be putting the pieces together long before you can see the finished picture. Here is the YouTube link to Miracle in the Works. https://youtu.be/zRybjHNjjwI We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 16, 2026Episode 15404 min

The Heartbreak.

Grief has a way of emptying your mind and stealing your next step, so what do you do when you’re driving home with news you never wanted to hear? We tell the true story Darlene Zschech shares from her book, Extravagant Worship: a devastating doctor’s visit, a brokenhearted ride home, and a quiet prompt from the Holy Spirit that felt almost unbearable, “Sing.” We walk through why that moment matters for anyone living through loss, anxiety, or a season that makes no sense. Worship isn’t a mood or a performance. It can be an act of obedience when your thoughts won’t cooperate and your heart feels numb. Darlene’s words show how peace can arrive in a way that feels supernatural, not because the pain disappears, but because God meets you in it. If you’ve ever wondered whether spiritual practices actually help during trauma, this conversation brings it down to one simple decision. If you’re hurting, consider this your five minute reset to look to God for answers and let His strength hold you up. Subscribe for more short daily encouragement, share this with someone who needs comfort today, and leave a review. What’s one practice that helps you stay anchored when life hurts? We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 15, 2026Episode 15396 min

Bulldozer for God

God doesn’t sit on a throne waiting to grant demands like a genie and that one truth changes how we pray, work, and give. We start with a hard reset on expectations, then zoom out to a powerful biblical pattern: God often chooses to build His kingdom through people, not shortcuts. If you’ve ever wondered why your prayers feel unanswered, or whether your daily job has spiritual value, this conversation gives you a grounded, hopeful way to think about purpose. We walk through the Old Testament picture of prophets and priests leading with God’s word while kings lead and provide resources so the work can actually happen. That lens makes room for a kind of Christian calling that doesn’t always get celebrated: supporting ministry. Not everyone is meant to preach or plant churches, but many are meant to strengthen the mission through generosity, funding, leadership, and steady behind-the-scenes provision. It’s Christian stewardship with a clear goal: keep the gospel moving. Then we tell the story of R. G. LeTourneau, a Christian entrepreneur who dropped out of school at fourteen, became a legendary inventor in earth-moving machinery, and built his life around Matthew 6:33. He called God “the chairman of the board,” gave away an astonishing portion of his income through the LeTourneau Foundation, and proved that marketplace ministry can shape nations while still aiming at one thing: glorifying God. If you want a practical example of faith and work coming together, this is it. Subscribe to Starting Right, share this with a friend who needs direction, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. What part of the kingdom do you feel called to build? We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

October 14, 2026Episode 15385 min

The Silversmith

Fire can feel cruel when you’re standing in it, but what if it’s also doing something precise and necessary? Have you ever watched a silversmith work? He is able to take the raw material and melt it down with extreme heat, and the use it to create something beautiful. That sounds a lot like how God sometimes works in us. Listen today to find out more. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

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