
Your Encouraging 5 Minute Podcast
A weekly dose of encouragement to start your week off right! Join your favorite WPER hosts every week for uplifting thoughts to keep your eyes focused on Christ and His promises.
Episodes
96 episodes
Encouraging You When Your Children Leave the Nest - Thankfully, God Stays
Letting go of our children as they embark on their own journeys might be one of life's most bittersweet transitions. Whether they're heading to college, moving into their first apartment, or joining the military, that moment of watc...
•
5:54

Where's God in the Middle of the Mess
Have you ever felt like your life was falling apart and wondered where God was? There are moments when God's plan seems unclear or even nonexistent, but that isn't the truth.There is a very real and practical hope for navigat...
•
4:56

Jesus Still Loves You - Right Where You Are Today
Have you ever felt God just can't or won't love you? Maybe it's because of something you've done, thoughts you can't shake, or simply because life feels heavy right now. Here's the revolutionary truth: Jesus still loves ...
•
4:46

When God Says "No"
Have you ever felt let down by God? You're not alone in those feelings.Many of us unconsciously slip into viewing Jesus as a cosmic vending machine – insert prayer, receive desired outcome. But when life doesn't ...
•
4:53

Encouragement When God and His Peace Feel Far
Take a deep breath and remember who God is—and who you are in Him. Our productivity-obsessed mindset keeps us running and trying to "earn" rest! rest!But rest - real rest - isn't something we earn through hard work; it...
•
4:53

Encouragement for the Weary
Feeling weary, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted? You're not alone. Join us as we explore Jesus's powerful invitation from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."...
•
4:59

Your Emotions Can't Change God's Love
Have you ever felt the weight of not being enough? That whisper in your soul suggesting God couldn't possibly love someone like you? If you're carrying those invisible burdens of shame and inadequacy.Romans 5:8 reveals how God shows His...
•
5:00

Healing Soul Wounds
The wounds left by people who claim to speak for God can be devastating. When Christians use hurtful words or judgment instead of love, it doesn't just create personal pain – it can distort your entire understanding of who Jesus truly is.
•
5:04

Generosity Doesn't Always Mean Throwing Around Money
Financial anxiety is real, but your security doesn't come from a paycheck.God sees you in your financial struggles and hasn't forgotten you!Jake's story of an unexpected job loss and facing mounting bills shares how God provided ...
•
5:14

Finding Real Joy
Have you ever felt like you've forgotten what real joy feels like? When the cold seasons of life stretch on, it can leave your soul feeling like an endless winter!The world constantly tells us that joy depends on circumstances—success, c...
•
5:04

Finding Jesus in the Pain of Grief
Grief hits every single one of us. The overwhelming weight of loss, shattered dreams, or life's disappointments. In this intimate five-minute conversation, we explore how hope often intersects with our deepest sorrows.What makes our fai...
•
4:52

What If "Having It All" Isn't the Point?
Do you feel like you're drowning under the pressure to have it all? That relentless pursuit of society's definition of success – the thriving career, picture-perfect family, passionate marriage, all while maintaining a flawless appearance – can...
•
5:29

Encouraging You to Find Hope in the Storm
Your world can shatter in an instant. Sarah knew this all too well when her father died unexpectedly, her marriage began falling apart, and she lost her job—all within a few months. Sitting in her car as rain poured down around her, she prayed ...
•
5:04

Everything is Going to be Okay
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone.We're here to remind you that everything is going to be okay.Don't just take our word for it. We find that reassurance in the promises in God's word. God is working behin...
•
5:05

The Healing Power of Hugs
Hugs play a profound part in reflecting God's love. A simple embrace can become a source of healing, comfort, and spiritual connection for both the giver and the receiver!Hugs can help us understand the concept of God's love ...
•
5:05

Strength Isn't About Doing It All
Feeling overwhelmed by the relentless demands of life? Eric & Heather want to remind you that you were never meant to carry it all alone. This episode is a heartfelt nudge toward finding peace in the chaos by letting go and trus...
•
5:09

Encouraging You to Embrace Hope in Times of Struggle
Give us five minutes, we'll give you encouragement!
•
5:16

Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Sarah's Journey from Despair to Hope
After facing what felt like an insurmountable wave of life’s challenges, Sarah found herself in a moment of sheer vulnerability, whispering words she thought she’d never say: "God, I cannot do this anymore." This episode of the You're Encouragi...
•
5:16

Encouraging You to Find Peace in Togetherness and Prayer
Give us five minutes, we'll give you encouragement!
•
Season 1
•
Episode 26
•
5:16

Encouraging You to Rest, Reflect, and Renew Your Faith
Give us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!
•
Season 1
•
Episode 25
•
5:08

Encouraging You to Schedule a Daily Praise Break
Give us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!
•
Season 1
•
Episode 24
•
5:26

Encouraging You to Give Yourself Permission to Start Today
Give us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!
•
Season 1
•
Episode 23
•
5:13

Encouraging You to Shift Your Perspective from Loss to Appreciation
Give us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!
•
Season 1
•
Episode 22
•
5:32
