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
1352 episodes
The Nine Steps to Overthrow Democracy
What if a blueprint for dismantling democracy had been hiding in plain sight since 1954? Judge Keith Elber's discovery of exactly that in his college political science textbook forms the centerpiece of today's compelling episode.When Judge ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1458
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5:56
True Victory: Beyond the Finish Line
What does true character look like when victory is within reach? Spanish athlete Ivan Anaya answers this question through an extraordinary act of sportsmanship that challenges our understanding of winning and integrity.When Kenyan Olympic b...
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Season 1
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Episode 1457
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5:16
Coffee with the Creator: Starting Right
Join me, Danny Mac, for this Monday edition of Starting Right as we dive into three powerful names of God from the Old Testament that continue to bring comfort, strength, and direction to believers worldwide. Inspired by Vicki Yohe's beautiful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1456
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5:00
Rise Above the Noise
Ever had that moment when you walk into a room and conversations suddenly stop? That feeling of being unwanted or disrespected cuts deep into our souls. From high school cliques to professional settings, most of us carry scars from times we've ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1455
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5:50
What Scrap Wood Teaches Us About Divine Purpose
What happens to the pieces that no one wants? The scraps that others discard as worthless? My son Jon has taught me a powerful lesson through his woodworking that speaks directly to the heart of anyone who's ever felt broken beyond repair.D...
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Season 1
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Episode 1453
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5:37
Faith Through Drought
Have you ever prayed for something but secretly doubted it would happen? Today's episode explores the profound difference between casual hoping and genuine biblical expectation through the compelling story of a drought-stricken town and an 11-y...
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Season 1
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Episode 1452
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5:12
No Fear of Bad News: Finding Strength in Life's Challenges
What do you do when disaster strikes? In today's episode, we explore Thomas Edison's remarkable response to catastrophe when a spectacular fire destroyed over half his laboratory complex in 1914. Rather than mourning his losses, he gather...
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Take You at Your Word
Ever notice how certain worship songs seem to find you exactly when you need them most? That's what happened this weekend with "Take You at Your Word" by Ben Hastings and Cody Carnes. Despite hearing it countless times before, something about t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1350
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5:25
When God Whispers "Sing" in Your Darkest Moments
Have you ever wondered where to find strength when your world collapses? In today's powerful episode, we explore an extraordinary testimony from Darlene Czech, former worship leader at Hillsong Church, that reveals the supernatural healing powe...
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Finding Joy Amidst Life's Sharks
Ever noticed how what we expect tends to be exactly what we find? Take the father diving in Bora Bora who, despite swimming among reef sharks, experienced beauty rather than fear because of his perspective. This powerful principle lies at the h...
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Season 1
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Episode 1268
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5:17
When God Speaks Through Unlikely Messengers.
Ever wondered what would happen if your pet suddenly started talking back to you? In the Bible, one man found out—and surprisingly, wasn't even shocked by it.Welcome to a fascinating journey through one of Scripture's most unusual encounter...
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Season 1
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Episode 1267
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6:18
The Unseen Influencer
Have you ever felt overlooked or underestimated because of your position? Today's episode uncovers a powerful leadership lesson from one of the Bible's most overlooked characters.Meet the unnamed Israeli servant girl from 2 Kings 5 - captur...
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Season 1
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Episode 1266
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5:56
Burnt Toast and Love
Have you ever considered how your response to life's little imperfections affects those around you? Today's episode of Starting Right unpacks a heartwarming story about burnt toast that carries profound wisdom about compassion, marriage, and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1265
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5:51
What Will They Remember When You're Gone?
What will your family remember about you when you're gone? Will they recall someone obsessed with turning off lights and maintaining the lawn, or will they reminisce about a person who made life wonderfully fun? This thought-provoking question ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1260
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5:19
The Prayer That Won
What happens when a young boy faces a challenge without his father's help? In this heartwarming episode, we explore the remarkable wisdom of eight-year-old Gilbert, who teaches us all a profound lesson about prayer, resilience, and finding stre...
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Season 1
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Episode 1264
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5:59
Overcoming Life's Boulders
The boulder in your path might be hiding a treasure underneath. In this thought-provoking episode, Danny Mac shares a timeless parable about a curious king who placed a massive rock in the main road to his kingdom. While wealthy merchants and w...
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Episode 1363
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6:34
Beyond Suffering: The Power of Giving Thanks
Have you ever considered that your biggest annoyances might actually be blessings in disguise? Today's episode uncovers the remarkable true story of Corrie Ten Boom and her sister Betsy, whose experience in a Nazi concentration camp reveals an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1362
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6:04
Becoming Kings for God's Kingdom
What does it truly mean to be part of building God's kingdom? The answer might surprise you. This episode challenges the common misconception that God sits on His throne magically answering prayers at our demand. Instead, we explore how God wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 1361
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6:21
Don't Abandon Your Dream
Dreams can die in the desert. That's the powerful lesson from Kermit the Frog's journey in the original 1979 Muppet Movie—and it might just be the message you need to hear today.Remember when Kermit's Studebaker broke down in the middle of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1359
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5:32
Sleep Better Tonight: Taking Your Thoughts Captive
Ever noticed how your exhausted body betrays you the moment your head hits the pillow? Danny Mac tackles this universal frustration in today's episode, offering both spiritual wisdom and practical advice for those nights when your mind races at...
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Season 1
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Episode 1349
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4:52
The Power of Billy's Seven Words
Discover the unexpected power of seven simple words that sparked a revival at summer camp. This episode shares an unforgettable story from youth ministry legend Tony Campolo about Billy, a boy with cerebral palsy who became the target of mercil...
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Season 1
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Episode 1348
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5:57
Donuts and 300 Pushups
Have you ever witnessed a classroom lesson so powerful it left students in tears? Today's episode of Starting Right shares a remarkable story that will transform how you understand sacrifice and grace.Danny Mac tells "The Parable of the Don...
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Season 1
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Episode 1347
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8:52
Faith in His Promises
Ever find yourself drowning in worry, doubt, or fear? You're not alone. Today's episode dives into the powerful antidote God has already provided us through His promises.We explore the profound message behind "Take You at Your Word," a wors...
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Season 1
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Episode 1351
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5:25
Sacred Melodies Through Time
Sacred melodies possess a remarkable ability to transcend time, speaking to our hearts across centuries. In today's five-minute devotional, we uncover the fascinating story behind the beloved hymn "Nearer My God to Thee," written by Sarah Adams...
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Season 1
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Episode 1346
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5:25
10 Fascinating Facts About the Bible You Never Knew
Ever wonder what makes the Bible such a remarkable book beyond its spiritual significance? Today's episode uncovers ten fascinating facts about Scripture that highlight its extraordinary nature as a historical and literary achievement. From its...
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Season 1
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Episode 1345
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5:57