Today on The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven welcomes Jill from Union Chapel Church to share the heart behind this year’s July Jamboree—a fun, family-friendly kickoff to VBS with live music, food, games, community worship, and a powerful message of hope from speaker Robin Scott.

📍 Local listeners—this one’s for you.
If you’re in Union Grove, Guntersville, or the surrounding area, this is your personal invite to join in the fun and encouragement!

🎉 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why this event is the perfect way to launch into a new school year

• The backstory behind the worship, the message, and the music lineup

• How Union Chapel is uniting the community with love, generosity, and free school supplies

• A preview of the special dance performance to Forrest Frank’s “Your Way Is Better”

• Bonus: homemade desserts, ice cream, and door prizes (yes, Stanley cups included!)

💬 Jill says it best:

“We don’t want it to be Methodist, Baptist, or Church of Christ—we just want it to be Christian and kind.”

📲 Listen now and share this episode with your church family, neighbors, and anyone looking for a place to belong.

This powerful episode of The Lifeline Morning Show reminds us that God is working all things together for our good—even when it doesn’t feel like it. From heart-healing listener testimonies to real moments of grief, restoration, and joyful wins, today’s show is packed with grace-in-motion stories that will stir your faith.

💔 Hear Donnie’s raw account of losing his father and the eight-month journey out of depression.
🙏 Lift up Donnie’s brother in prayer with us as we believe for complete healing.
🎉 Celebrate listener victories and join a prayer that may be exactly what your soul needs right now.
🎶 Plus: Encouraging music, real talk, and one unforgettable message—grace got you here.

If you've ever wondered whether your pain has purpose, this episode will show you that even your broken pieces are being woven into something beautiful.

🔁 Share this one with someone who needs hope today.

Ever felt like your small acts of obedience aren’t making a difference?

In this powerful episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares real-life stories that prove otherwise—including a heart-melting moment from listener Phillip, whose daily ‘I love you’ to his nonverbal son turned into a breakthrough he’ll never forget.

💬 Quote of the Day:
“God can do a lot with your little.”

Inside this episode:

• The true story of a woman who was saved by a church greeter’s smile

• How one stranger’s $20 changed the course of a woman’s life

• A miraculous update on Pastor Matthew Chandler’s recovery

• Phillip’s unforgettable moment of breakthrough with his autistic son

• Encouragement for weary parents, prayer warriors, and anyone wondering if their faithfulness matters

🎧 Whether you’re showing up in faith or feeling unseen in your daily efforts—this one will remind you:
Your yes still matters.

📲 Listen now & share with someone who needs hope today.

Ever feel like you're doing all the right things—but nothing’s changing?

In this episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven reminds you that your steady, unseen obedience isn’t wasted—it’s sacred. Through faith-filled stories, listener moments, and a truth-packed quote (“Consistency beats intensity”), you’ll be encouraged to keep going—even when you feel like giving up.

💡 In This Episode:

• A powerful story from Atomic Habits about tiny habits changing a life

• Why showing up in weakness can still move mountains

• A listener call that turned into a spontaneous moment of ministry

• An emotional update from a local pastor in need of a miracle

• A 100-year-old quilt that teaches us how to live our legacy

✨ This one’s for the person who's tired, unseen, or ready to quit—but still holding on.

🙏 God sees your faithfulness, even when no one else does.

🎯 Listen now—and share it with someone who just needs to know their obedience still matters.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to say yes.

In this powerful episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares what happens when we stop striving and simply show up—flawed, unsure, but faithful. Through unforgettable stories—from a Boston Marathon rescue, to Weezey’s lettuce-washing faith, to Angela’s quiet caregiving—you’ll see how God works through your willing yes, not your polished performance.

💬 Quote of the Day:
“You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up.”

🎧 In This Episode:

• The danger of believing you’re “not enough” to be used by God

• A viral act of kindness that shows the power of presence

• Encouragement for caregivers, dreamers, and anyone feeling disqualified

• A heartfelt prayer for those working and serving in the heat of summer

• A reminder that God sees your hidden faithfulness—and honors it

🙌 If you’ve ever asked, “Does this even matter?”—this one is for you.
🎯 Listen now—and send it to the person in your life who needs to hear: “God’s not looking for perfect. He’s looking for you.”

What if the little things you do every day—the ones no one sees—are actually the big things in God’s eyes?

In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven unpacks the power of quiet obedience and consistent faith through stories, scripture, and a powerful quote: “Faithfulness in small things is a big thing.” From encouragement on the job to a miraculous story of healing, you’ll leave inspired to stay steady, show up, and trust that God is working through even your smallest acts of love.

💡 In this episode:

• The impact of small, steady faith

• A real-life miracle that started with a simple prayer

• Mental resets to align your energy with your purpose

• Listener praise reports & powerful worship moments

• Monday's Word of Life: Psalm 56:8 (NLT)

• The Summer Sound Showdown + a great win for Richard!

💬 Quote of the Day:
“Faithfulness in small things is a big thing.”

🎯 Whether you’re folding laundry or leading a team, this episode reminds you: God sees it all. And it matters.

🔗 Listen now & share with someone who needs encouragement today.

If today's show touched you, please let Steven know - text 256-967-0885 or email steven@885jfm.com

It’s Friday, and today we’re taking a breath to look back—not to dwell, but to celebrate just how far we’ve come. From small wins to major breakthroughs, today’s episode is all about honoring the progress you’ve made and the God who carried you through.

You’ll hear inspiring real-life stories—from a listener who prayed for total strangers and felt God move, to one who celebrated a special birthday despite hard times, and another who stepped into a calling as an ordained minister. Plus, we celebrate one of our listeners winning water park passes in the Summer Sound Showdown and hear how Christian music lifted another out of a low place.

💬 Inspiring Quote of the Day:
“The only time you should look back is to see how far you’ve come.”

💡 Whether you've faced back pain, job struggles, or just needed a reminder that you're growing even in the hard moments—this episode is for you.

🔔 Call to Action:
What’s one thing you’re proud of from this week? Big or small—let’s celebrate it together. Text me at 256-967-0885 or email steven@885jfm.com. I’d love to hear your story.

🙌 Also Featured:

• Listener prayers and shoutouts

• A surprise summer collab debut: Jamie MacDonald & Lauren Daigle

• A hilarious Gardetto’s snack story

• This Day in History: From “To Kill a Mockingbird” to the War of the Worlds

• Encouragement for teachers as the new school year approaches

• A special prayer for Philip—and for YOU

• And a bonus mini-sermon from Trent Tribe that might just change your perspective today

Ever felt like a dream was dead or a chapter in your life had slammed shut? In today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares a personal story of job loss and disappointment that turned into one of the greatest comeback moments of his life. It’s a powerful reminder that even when it feels like the end, God is still writing.

💬 Today’s Quote:
“You’re not too far gone. God writes comeback stories every day.”

You’ll also hear:
✅ A real-life miracle update from a listener
✅ An unforgettable “brick vs. feather” mind hack that shifts your whole day
✅ A story of a boy’s simple compliment that changed a woman’s life
✅ Encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, broken, or too far off track

🎯 Listen if you’re struggling with:

• Letting go of failure

• Believing God still has a plan

• Needing fresh hope for your current season

🙌 Let this episode remind you: Your best chapter might still be ahead.

📲 Know someone who needs a fresh start?
👉 Share this episode with them—it could be the turning point they’ve been waiting for.

🔊 Real hope. Real faith. Real life. That’s what we’re all about.