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
1282 episodes
Toppling Trees and Shaky Faith.
Ever wonder why some people seem unshakable despite life's storms while others topple under the slightest pressure? The answer might surprise you, and it comes from an unexpected scientific experiment.When life's difficulties blow against u...
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Episode 1300
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5:12
What Are You Looking For?
Expectations have the remarkable power to shape our reality, often determining what we experience more than our actual circumstances. Have you ever wondered why two people can go through identical situations yet walk away with completely differ...
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Episode 1299
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5:17
What Happens When We Choose Grace Instead of Grudges?
Ever gotten so angry at someone that all you wanted was justice? That burning desire for retribution is something we all experience. In today's episode, Johnny Mac (filling in for his father Danny) vulnerably shares a recent personal struggle w...
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Episode 1298
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4:57
Who Carries Your Backpack?
Have you ever realized how many people you call "friends," yet how few you'd actually trust with your deepest secrets? That tension forms the heart of today's reflection on true friendship and burden-bearing.This five-minute meditation migh...
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Episode 1297
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6:12
Mountains, Chains, and Miracles
What mountains are you facing today? What chains feel impossible to break? This episode dives into the powerful message behind CeCe Winans' song "Believe For It," revealing the life-changing truth that our God is not just loving but mighty to s...
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Episode 1296
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5:56
What If Your Greatest Treasure Is Already Yours?
Have you ever found yourself chasing dreams and opportunities far away while overlooking treasures right beneath your feet? Today's reflection centers on the timeless parable of "Acres of Diamonds," a story that resonates with anyone who's ever...
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Episode 1295
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4:25
What truly matters when everything is stripped away
What would you say is the most important thing in your life? A recent American university survey revealed shocking priorities: children first, followed by pets, cell phones, and—only in fourth place—spouses. Even more concerning, God didn't cra...
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Episode 1294
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Coffee with Psalms: Your 5-Minute Morning Reset
Have you ever experienced that electric moment when familiar Scripture suddenly illuminates with new meaning? In this intimate five-minute devotional, I share how two verses from Psalm 37 recently captured my attention and brought fresh insight...
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Episode 1293
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5:25
Run Forward, Not Backward
What happens when we can't stop looking backward? The historic showdown between Roger Bannister and John Landy—the first two men to break the four-minute mile—provides a powerful metaphor for life and faith. Landy's fateful glance over his shou...
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Episode 1292
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5:11
When One Word Changes Everything: The Story Behind "I Speak Jesus"
The name of Jesus carries transformative power that breaks chains, heals wounds, and offers salvation unlike any other force in existence. Today's Music Monday explores the remarkable story behind the worship anthem "I Speak Jesus." Throu...
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Moses Had a Staff, You Have This Podcast
We've all seen those ubiquitous "Keep Calm" signs that have evolved from the original wartime message into countless variations. But long before this modern phenomenon, Moses delivered the ultimate "keep calm" message at the shores of the Red S...
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Episode 1290
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5:35
God's Plan Leaves Nothing Missing
The fear of missing out—FOMO—has evolved from a casual phrase to a genuine psychological concern that's leaving many feeling perpetually dissatisfied with their lives. In today's episode of Starting Right with Danny Mac, we dive deep into this ...
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Episode 1289
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5:14
Beyond Mere Hearing
Frederick Robertson's powerful words set the tone for today's reflection: "What you have done for Christ—that and only that is who you are and what will last." The challenge stands before us—will we become doers of the Word, creating cultures o...
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Episode 1288
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5:48
Shepherd King's Legacy
What can a 3,000-year-old poem teach us about facing life's challenges? The 23rd Psalm—arguably the most recognized passage in the Bible—reveals extraordinary insights when we understand the journey of its author.Today we travel back to anc...
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Episode 1287
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5:29
The Power of Forever
The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. Danny Mac explores Kerry Jobe's powerful worship anthem "Forever" on this special Easter Monday episode, diving deep into the theological richness behind this beloved song that declares the complete...
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Episode 1286
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5:20
Jesus' Gift on Good Friday
The shadow of the cross stretches across centuries to touch our lives with extraordinary hope, even in the most challenging times. This powerful Good Friday episode explores the profound significance behind Jesus' sacrifice and what it means fo...
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Episode 1285
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5:15
Prayer Simplified
Have you ever felt completely lost when someone asks you to pray out loud? Or maybe you've wondered if your private prayers are "long enough" or said the "right way"? You're certainly not alone Join us today and find out how simple prayer...
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Episode 1284
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5:42
Beyond Criticism
Developing self-discipline might be one of the most overlooked aspects of Christian growth. While we eagerly embrace God's promises and blessings, we often miss our responsibility in the spiritual transformation process. Danny Mac unpacks this ...
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Episode 1283
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5:14
What Every Teacher Needs to Hear Today
Patient endurance. It's what every educator needs, and today's heartfelt tribute celebrates the remarkable individuals shaping our future through teaching. Drawing from personal connections—a father who dedicated his life to education and a wif...
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Episode 1282
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5:50
The Power of Holy Week
Holy Week arrives with profound significance, bridging Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday in a journey that transforms our understanding of divine love and sacrifice. This episode explores the deep meaning behind this sacred time when all elements of...
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Episode 1281
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5:50
Stop Limping When You're Not in Pain
What happens when we protect something that no longer needs protection? A young woman's ski trip to Whistler turned into a lesson about unity when her broken leg healed but her unnecessary limping continued. "When you limp," her rehabilitation ...
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Episode 1290
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5:40
The Buffalo
What can the mighty American buffalo teach us about facing life's challenges? After witnessing these magnificent creatures during a family trip through the state parks in north and South Dakota, I discovered something remarkable about their beh...
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Episode 1289
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5:39
Finding Your Lens
What happens when a simple rock climbing adventure turns into a profound lesson about faith and divine intervention? Today's story follows Brenda, who despite her overwhelming fear, joined friends for a climb up a towering granite cliff. When h...
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Episode 1288
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5:06
King Richard's Morning Lesson
The moment of remembrance that forever changed a battle's outcome offers a powerful analogy for our spiritual lives. When King Richard the Lionheart found himself vastly outnumbered and called for retreat, a simple reminder from an advisor—"You...
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Season 1
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Episode 1287
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