In a field that was for years, dominated by men, journalist Denise Koch forged a path in broadcast journalism and became one of the most trusted news anchors in our generation.  For 40 years, we’ve seen her on our local station WJZ, delivering the news with excellence, and covering human interest stories with warmth and relatability. I have admired her for so many years and I am thrilled to share this conversation with you on the podcast.  If you’re from Maryland, you know her name and you love her. If you’re not from Maryland, you’ll love her after listening to this conversation. Wise, warm and wonderful... meet Denise Koch, my guest on this episode of Your Day Brighter ™. And yes... that is me, doing a little fangirl squeal.   02:45 Meet Denise04:35 Why Journalism?14:15 When did you know that you found your passion?21:55 Breaking bad news27:01 What’s going on in the world? If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Twenty-seven years ago, I made a decision that I can never undo. I had an abortion. I carry with me the sorrow of that decision and I will carry it for the rest of my life. But what I don’t carry with me, is the shame and guilt that I felt years ago. This episode is deeply personal because it’s my story. No politics here- Just my story. And I share it as a woman who has experienced the love and grace of God and profound healing from my trauma. I want that for women and men who are living with the pain and shame that has been a secret they’ve been holding for years.  Pam Palumbo of Wellspring Life joins me for the second half of this podcast and no one I know has more experience, wisdom and compassion to talk about this hard topic. Have a listen and please share with someone that needs a tender touch, a safe place, and an invitation to bring their secret into the light of God’s love.   00:06:20 Meet Tracey00:14:15 The broken vase00:26:15 Pam Palumbo, Wellspring Life00:29:13 The ultimate mission of Wellspring life00:36:45 The statistics  00:44:30 Reversal of thought00:53:02 How can I get involved?01:06:00 Baby If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Do you ever feel like your best life is just beyond your grasp? Joshua Becker has a passion for helping people to live meaningful, purpose-filled lives.  He’s a best-selling author and founder of BecomingMinimalist.com and his work has helped people all over the world get free from the weight of owning so much stuff, so they can focus on what really matters to them. Joshua’s wisdom has impacted my life and I am so thrilled to share this amazing conversation with you.  We talk about Joshua’s new book which will help us identify the specific distractions that may be keeping you from the life you actually want. This is a game-changer, friends!   02:20 Minimalism?09:45 If you were to die today…11:52 Distractions keeping you from a meaningful life18:02 Happiness - a distraction?24:45 The problem of technology30:15 How to have fewer regrets37:45 Acts of service42:50 Unpacking distractions If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

We all want to have better relationships, right? The Bible is deeply relevant when it comes to how we treat other people and it gets all up in our business. And I love it!  On this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing some lessons I’ve learned about loving our friends and yes, I’m still learning. I never want to just let my close relationships be on auto-pilot, but I want to nurture them to be healthy and vibrant. The wisdom in Colossians 3:12-14, tells us there are things we need to take off and things we need to put on. We are to wear love! What does that look like practically? Join me for some real talk about loving our friends well.   00:45 We’re wired differently!05:30 What are we supposed to wear?!08:30 Cover messes with grace13:15 Be aware of the season your friend is in18:25 Celebrate AND mourn with your friend21:58 Ring that bell If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Logan, Madison, and Taylor, otherwise known as CAIN join me for an honest, delightful conversation from a room backstage somewhere in South Dakota, or North? They honestly weren’t sure where they were! They are precious. Siblings who have been making music together for a long time, singing in cover bands and in bars.... but only recently discovered that making music for Jesus was what they wanted to be doing all along.  What a journey they’ve been on... Can’t wait for you to meet them!   06:25 Something special 08:15 Musical direction11:45 How to stay authentic16:08 The best thing I learned from touring20:25 The burden of our generation If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers is on a mission to tell people about Jesus and come what may, he just keeps going!  See what I did there? “Come what May” is We are Messengers #1 single and seems to chronicle Darren’s story.  He joins me for a warm conversation about Jesus, Ireland, making music, and his most recent brush with death in a terrible car accident, (not kidding!) where instead of going to the hospital, he had to catch his flight so he wouldn’t miss telling people about Jesus. His joy is contagious! You’re going to love this man and this conversation.   If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Do you ever wonder how people in the spotlight keep their heads from getting big? Mark Hall from Casting Crowns could give a Masters Class on how to protect ourselves from that kind of self-promotion. Mark’s focus is clear, it’s all about pointing people to Jesus. And how he approaches a stage and a spotlight may surprise you.  Join me for a candid, refreshing conversation with Mark on day one of his tour. Mark is the real deal. A Jesus lover at his core, a pastor in his calling, and oh, how the word of God just pours out of him! For anyone you know who is trusted with a platform, you’re going to want to share this episode.   If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

As a teenager, Evan Craft took seriously Jesus's call to love our neighbors but he realized he couldn’t love them well if he couldn't talk to them.  So many of his neighbors spoke Spanish and while this wasn't his culture or language, he determined to break that barrier and build a bridge instead. Evan studied Spanish and landed in Latin America at 21 years old and said, "Here I am Lord. Use me."  Evan weaves English and Spanish together in his music and builds bridges of connection between cultures. To worship God in a language that connects to our hearts is what we all long for, and when we can worship together, with our different cultures and languages it's a glimpse of heaven.  You're going to love Evan's heart. Join me for a great conversation with my new friend, singer-songwriter bridge builder… Evan Craft.  05:20 Worship in your heart language11:30 Individuality is beauty14:39 Untranslatable words19:04 All the nations, tribes, and tongues! If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Mitch Albom writes stories that invite us to bring our deepest questions about life to the surface. In his classic from 1997, “Tuesdays with Morrie”, we joined Mitch on his visits to his old college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who shared treasures of wisdom as he was dying from ALS. Since then, Mitch has written so many others that weave our questions, fears, and longings together into a picture of what it is to be human, including his latest work; “The Stranger in the Lifeboat”.  Mitch believes in the healing power of sharing our stories and so do I.  Join me for a warm conversation with this special man who out of the overflow of his authentic questions and searching heart, has given us a treasury of stories that help us face our beliefs.  03:00 Finding Chika07:40 Fiction or Non-Fiction?10:29 What we carry defines us18:30 Update on the ministry in Haiti www.HaveFaithHaiti.org If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Here’s a statistic that blew my mind: Over 49 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. And we know that so many more suffer from anxiety but have never been officially diagnosed. I am one of those. How about you? Ever had feelings of worry, fear, or dread that you can’t necessarily attach to specific circumstances?  Join me for a practical, helpful conversation with Dr. Amanda Porter who wrote this little devotional book that packs a punch, “Dear Anxiety Let’s Break Up!” She is a mental health practitioner, a lover of Jesus, and a fellow struggler in this battle with anxiety, and what she has to say could help give you the tools you need to break up with anxiety.  05:15 Anxiety: what is it?08:02 Spiritual symptoms of anxiety13:47 Dr. Porter’s journey through anxiety18:30 Social anxiety23:10 How to integrate faith into your battle with anxiety27:25 Using scripture to cope29:55 There’s hope! If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Have you ever been told you’re too much? How about you’re just too intimidating? Not available? Too picky? Too much of something or not enough of something else and that is why- you’re still single. Yikes. I hate words like that because they are lies from the pit.  Join me for part 2 of an honest, lively, and insightful conversation about being single. My friends Erin and Christina join me once again and share from their hearts, the ups and downs, the purposes and perspectives of following hard after Jesus, as a single person in 2022.  03:40 Intimidation!10:45 What’s wrong with me?20:30 Mourning, rejection, acceptance23:55 Give your singleness to the Lord31:50 Rest in the peace that only God can give32:55 How can the church serve our single community better?42:00 The blessings of a single life47:30 What changes when you get married? If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Join me for a lively conversation with two of my favorite women on the planet, my friends Erin Branham and Christina James, as we talk about being single and how they REALLY feel about it.  We’ll glean from their wisdom, candor, and humor as we ponder what God might be up to in the lives of people who are single and asking God all the questions, like, “why?” and “how long?”  So much good stuff here and it doesn’t get more real than we get. If you’re single, I know it will encourage you, and if you’re not- it will help you understand your single friends.    11:02 Worst first dates16:45 Being strong-willed20:50 What’s really important? 26:45 Crave Jesus before everything else29:10 How do we handle longing?  36:05 How has God changed you in your season of singleness? If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

She is one the most influential worship leaders and singers in Hispanoamérica.  To quote a friend of mine, “Christine is an icon in Spanish American Christian music.” And I had not heard of her until the day we met for this conversation!  It’s humbling to think all this time, I was not yet aware of the treasure that is Christine D’Clario!  She has an incredible story of God’s amazing grace in her life, that began with childhood trauma but turned into surrender and blessing.  I know you will be so encouraged by her story. I am now more than just a new fan of Christine D’Clario, I am a sister.   02:58 Meet Christine10:30 Sitting with your trauma13:59 I can do anything, but I can’t do everything 19:45 Give God your brokeness, not your wholeness24:15 How do you know what God wants you to say?32:20 How do you STAY aligned with God If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

David Crowder is one of those delightful people you just want to hang out with. So let’s hang out! Join me for a refreshing and fun conversation with the winsome David Crowder as we talk about everything from pandemic revelation, to cross-generational and cultural collaboration with Maverick City Music, and the chance to finally tour with Toby Mac. You’re going to smile all the way through this one. 02:48 Catching up with Crowder08:52 Collaboration with Maverick City - Milk & Honey12:58 The next tour!16:25 What God is saying to us in this storm20:00 What’s the most beautiful thing you’ve seen during the pandemic? If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

He’s helped so many of us deal with the pain of our past, and learn to share our stories. He’s helped leaders grow, marriages heal and weary people learn to rest. And he’s helped us see how the gospel is woven into our stories.  Dr. Dan Allender is one of those important, special voices in the world. His work as a therapist and teacher has transformed the lives of so many, and his books have been foundational in the healing and recovery journey of those touched by trauma.  Dan is the co-founder of The Seattle School of Theology/Psychology and The Allender Center.  If you’ve carried wounds from your past around with you and wondered what God could be up to, join me for a precious conversation with this gentle, wise, compassionate counselor. 04:23 Navigating global COVID trauma 11:37 What IS trauma? 15:38 The importance of validating our wounds24:51 Finding God in our trauma27:17 Finding our calling in God38:05 Kindness or niceness?43:55 How do we participate in redemption? If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Clutter. It means to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things that impede movement or reduce effectiveness. Physical clutter gets in the way of your living space, your workspace, your car space, your purse space. Clutter makes it hard to find the stuff you actually need.  Soul clutter is when this scattered, disordered state is internal. It’s the things that are blocking, restricting, impeding our peace, taking up space in our mind, will, and emotions, that inner-most part of us. Soul clutter can result in us settling for less than what God has for us, substituting quick fixes for deep work, and accumulating unresolved piles of pain from our past, while guilt, shame, and bitterness take up the space the Holy Spirit wants to fill.  Got soul clutter? In this episode, I want to help you identify and purge that soul clutter and get some peace and order on the inside of you, where it really counts.   03:49 What is Soul Clutter? 08:57 What brings us clarity?11:30 Five areas (types) of Soul Clutter:12:38 #1 - Mistaken Enemies19:40 #2 - Rivaling Loyalties25:18 #3 - Opposing Authorities32:45 #4 - Competing Priorities36:00 #5 - Avoiding Responsibilities If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

I’m convinced the best is yet to come, so I want to learn all I can from those who have gone before me.  In this episode, I share a story about King Asa from the Old Testament in the Bible. He’s a king we can learn a lot from about how to finish well...because he didn’t. What went wrong? How did he lose his way?  Pop in your earbuds and let’s look at how to finish well.  3:02- The timeframes we put on our life4:04- King Asa 2 Chronicles 14 & 1611:22- Trusting God over taking matters in your own hands12:45- Losing the intimacy with God13:26- Galatians 3:3 16:05- 2 Chronicles 16:10 17:39- How do we finish well 17:58- You have not inherited the same patterns as your family of origin19:36- Praying to be refired not retired 22:18- Not trusting God with the small things23:09- Becoming more God dependant23:45- It’s not the results that matter but how you get there24:32- When God answers your prayers call on Him again Psalm 116:12-13 If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

John Cooper of Skillet is refreshingly candid, unapologetically on fire for Jesus, and not afraid to stand out. He has the passion of a preacher and the heart of a shepherd.  We have a lively, engaging conversation about deconstruction, challenges young adults are facing, what faithfulness looks like over the long haul. If you want a deeper relationship with God, you’ll want to listen today.  2:05-What SKILLET did during the pandemic 5:54- What John discovered leading a young adults small group10:30- Deconstruction 17:16- What does faithfulness to Jesus looks like and how John lives it out through his art and music33:37- The new SKILLET album36:10- This world belongs to God 40:55- What does John Cooper’s quiet time look like42:12- John’s book “Awake & Alive To Truth” If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Steven Curtis Chapman is one of contemporary Christian music’s most prolific artists. After 35 years of making music, he’s not nearly done.  In this new season emerging from the pandemic, Steven shares some of the joys of being empty nesters and the tension of learning how to rest while you’re still running hard after Jesus. Hang out with me and SCC for a fun conversation about the joys of every season of life - especially this one. 2:30- What the pandemic revealed to Steven Curtis Chapman6:15- Hidden talents and projects that came about 9:50- Empty nest season and what Steven and his wife are learning 15:15- How do we finish well17:48- How Steven Curtis Chapman writes all his songs19:29- Telling a story through his songs26:11-Cheering for Stevie Joy If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

What does a middle-aged white woman have to contribute to the discussion on racism in America? Meet my brilliant friend Maria Garriott, an author, church planter, and educator who's been in urban ministry in Baltimore for 38 years.  Maria’s learned a lot about the beauty of diversity and the healing power of the Gospel to bring unity across the divides of culture, race, politics, and class. With much grace, humility, academic excellence, and wisdom, Maria shares her stories of building relationships, changing mindsets, and understanding our history.   2:27- How Maria got involved in diversity 6:03- Not letting shame keep you11:19- Studying and learning15:24- What gives Maria hope and strength17:44- Culture shock and dissonance19:13- Maria’s definition of racism and becoming a reconciler 22:29- Blind spots and being shaped by the world instead of the gospel25:43- A moment Maria had the rug pulled out from under her28:58- Exposure to other people31:54- Key qualities of how to be a safe person for others 35:31- Hot button issues38:39- ”Stronger Together” by Maria Garriott 39:13- For those who are weary If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Join me for a fascinating conversation with former Tenth Avenue North frontman, Mike Donehey who I believe, is one of this generation’s great thinkers. We talk about the division in the world and a better way to disagree, our philosophies about social media, the sweetness of lingering, the incredible timing of God’s plans and so much more.  3:08- Mike’s book3:40- What God has taught Mike4:57- Having conversations8:10- Simplify 10:38- Mary pondered and treasured11:13- The importance of prayer13:01- It’s never wasted13:53- Letting Him hold you16:09- Intimacy 19:16- Lingering and listening21:49- Your calling 26:45- Songwriting and making music27:50- How Mike picks the songs for recording in the studio30:29- A life raft for others31:17- How God uproots33:44- The fruit in your life and effects36:16- The Chinese church leaders40:57- What Mike has learned about living in a house full of women 50:11- A song from Mike If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

How do you hold onto hope when you don’t have the things you need or access to opportunities to thrive? And how do you stand firm in your faith when it costs you?  Dania Adraos grew up in the Middle East experiencing extreme poverty, persecution, and isolation, and yet, she is full of grace and has a faith that is next level. It’s a faith she shares through her work as a Full Circle Speaker with Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child.I know you’ll be inspired as she shares her story of learning to trust God for literally EVERYTHING and how He shows up in the most specific way. He is indeed “El Roi,” the God Who Sees Us.  1:00-How Dania grew up and her early family life2:19-How Dania’s family came to know Christ4:15- Living in poverty 6:40- God cares11:02- How Dania’s relationship with Jesus helped her through persecution13:00- Dania receiving her box from Operation Christmas Child 18:20- What was inside her box19:20- One more surprise21:00- How the gifts impacted Dania23:29- What Dania does now with passion and music24:34- Dania’s favorite worship song26:42- How people have treated Dania here29:11-The first time Dania experienced worship in a group30:40 - Dania’s hopes and dreams for the future32:40- What Dania has observed with American culture34:50- Dania giving out shoeboxes to children39:40- Dania singing “How Great Is Our God”  If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Alex Kor is the child of two Holocaust survivors. His mother, Eva Mozes Kor, was taken to Auschwitz at the age of 10, survived horrific scientific experiments by Dr. Josef Mengele, and was liberated in 1945. One could understand if her heart became embittered and shattered beyond repair, but Eva stumbled upon something that gave her life purpose and brought her healing and peace: forgiveness.  If you’re struggling deeply to forgive, I hope you listen to this important conversation with Alex about the enduring work of his mother and the cost of forgiveness.  3:44- Alex’s mom Eva9:49- When Eva met her husband11:28- When Alex became aware of what Eva endured18:20- How Eva forgave26:24- Going back28:50- What parts of Eva’s story inspires Alex to continue his work33:31- How is Alex like his mom and dad35:08- What Alex would like people to know 37:07- What gives Alex hope today If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Has God ever spoken to you through a dream? We know He has done that many times in Scripture. I guess I was skeptical... until He communicated through a very vivid dream to me. It was a few years ago and it is still transforming my life.  If you battle with negative and destructive self-talk and thoughts, I want to share a message that could give you some real help. I’m going to unpack a passage of Scripture, John 5:1-15, and talk about a personal battle God revealed to me in this dream. It was a battle I didn’t even realize I was fighting.  And leading with perhaps the question that burns inside of all of us- Do you want to get well?  2:10- Be honest with yourself8:58- Background on the chapter of John12:06- John 515:48- Do you want to get well?23:25- What if Jesus healed your thoughts?32:42- Living in Jesus If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

There was a time years ago when I wanted to engage with my neighbors, but I was simply too exhausted by my multiple jobs and a busy schedule. I started feeling isolated, and I noticed I was losing my confidence in connecting with people outside my regular circle. One day, new neighbors arrived, started loving on me, and pulled me back into connection. Through them, I learned community isn’t just a good idea, it’s God’s idea.  Julie Heiliger is a dear friend and author of “Finding Home - Exploring God’s Dream For Our Neighborhoods.” She gives us some beautiful ideas on how to love our neighbors well. And, who knows? With the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit, we just may be able to build the neighborhood of our dreams.  2:13- A Little bit of who Julie is6:03- Home prior to COVID7:47- What is perish 9:45- Julie’s journey learning what it means to love your neighbors 14:50- Knowing the person of Jesus17:20- Being a faithful presence20:51- Living “above your place”23:56- Connection30:35- Researching the community you live in33:20- Pouring into the people of your community35:08- How do you cut through the political issues and still lead with love38:26- Creative ways Julie has demonstrated loving her neighbors 44:43- Examples of what God wants for community 52:10- Being sensitive to the Spirit of God  If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Mandisa is as genuine as it gets. She last appeared on Season 1 Episode 8 – Mrs. Almighty – and we’re now catching up. The pandemic had just begun when last talked, so we chat about life since the pandemic changed the world and how she’s dealt with this hard season.  We also talk about singleness and trusting God with the deepest desires of your heart. Can you relate? There’s hope, and Mandisa knows it...and I hope you come away knowing it, too.   3:17- Finally being back on tour4:40- Kiya the pandemic puppy5:10- What Mandisa learned during that difficult season9:50- How Mandisa keeps her longings alive13:29- What Mandisa is looking for in a man14:20- The song Mandisa is looking forward to singing on the road If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

She is the most unlikely face of addiction. A church girl, a beautiful family, and a love for Jesus, but Lisa Yerby Bryson’s life was interrupted by a trauma that sent her spiraling. She tells me her incredible story of her journey into addiction and back to the arms of Jesus. It’s a hard story to hear, but you’ll know something of what real love looks like when you’ve heard it.3:10- How Lisa was raised and the young woman she became9:04- How guilt and shame manifested13:30- Numbing the pain16:21- Finding God at her lowest moment21:46- The progression of addiction25:35- What people struggling with addiction need from us28:20- Lisa’s husband30:20-The hotel room34:29- Rebuilding a new life and being restored36:40- Lisa’s family37:54- How Lisa found God in rehab40:13- Healing from the pain and trauma43:43- To the person struggling with addiction46:17- Praising Through Recovery56:11- Finishing well59:13- How to reach out and find Praising Through Recovery61:00- The name and meaning behind Praising Through Recovery If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Racism has divided our country and our world for generations. My heart has been broken over it. Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself, or you’ve ached as you saw the divide get bigger.  Is “Gracism” the answer to racism?  My pastor and friend, Dr. David Anderson, planted Bridgeway Community Church 30 years ago, a multi-cultural church, where people of 52 nations worship and do life, together! He is one of the leading voices in the world on the topic of racism and reconciliation and he has created a word, that is more of a solution than I’ve heard anywhere: Gracism.  I am so excited to share this conversation with you as he shares his personal story of growing up in Prince George's County, Maryland, a burning cross on his front lawn, and a mother who put honoring Jesus above revenge or bitterness.  From Dr. Anderson’s own history, God birthed in him a passion to help us find common ground, racial reconciliation, and healing. 2:11- How David grew up6:15- The moment that shaped David8:50- The outlook David had19:30- The turning point of how David gave his life to the Lord22:11- How and when David got the idea of planting a Multicultural Church31:27- A working definition of racism35:25- How God works through the Multicultural Church36:19- Side dishes and how the different preferences are represented with all the diverse cultures42:02- Gracism: The Art of Inclusion by David Anderson44:56- The sayings of a gracist   If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Have you experienced the loss of a friend that rocked you to your core? My dear friend Kevin Thornton suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. He was like a father to me, and as I have been grieving this great loss, God has been so near, teaching me lessons about life I will never forget.  Knowing Kevin has made me want to live better, and I want to share with you a few things I am committed to doing differently moving forward.   2:45- Live with no regrets4:24- Go with your inclination to reach out8:54- Bring your tears to the party15:08- The thing that you might not want to do might be God’s gift to you22:00- Will you let God love you23:34- Be a gap filler If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

When your plans blow up and your dreams are disintegrating, how do you embrace a new normal and live an abundant life? Artist and writer Laura Story shares her story of her not-so-normal life and how God has shown her His plans are always good.  If you've been fighting disappointment because your plans aren't working out, get ready for some real hope. I love Laura's perspective, insights, and her joy!  3:48- What is normal for Laura6:58- How did Laura get to the place of thriving through grieving11:19- The trial Laura went through with her husband15:12- The treasures that came through the trial23:04- Starting with God being the loudest voice in your life27:03- The pandemic and what Laura learned in 202029:45- Stepping away from the comfortable31:45- So long normal35:16- Getting your eyes and focus on God If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

On November 5, 2019, Jordan Taylor was killed in a horrific act of gun violence in Baltimore.  My friend Julie Taylor shares her story of the unimaginable loss of her son and the piece she couldn't let go of- did Jordan know the difference his life made in this world?  As she searched for ways to keep his memory alive, Jordan's legacy as a change-maker emerged, stories from the community flowed and hope was renewed. I love this family dearly and have learned so much from Julie's generous willingness to share. This conversation is about grief but also about legacy, and what we leave behind that lasts. 5:43-Memories of Jordan9:31-The Y11:53- How Jordan began working at The Y and his impact18:21- The calling God has for us19:42- Julie’s struggle26:06- The mystery of God30:40- Comments from people Jordan impacted33:50- For Jordan Jewelry 39:13- Legacy43:08-Jordan’s Lynchburg Scholarship Program46:24- What Julie wants her legacy to be If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Chris Brown is just 39 years old but has written some of the richest worship songs that are being sung all over the world.  He's got a huge platform. How does he keep his head on straight and make it about God?  I can't wait to share this conversation with this humble man who drops some wisdom that has stayed with me.  He's the real deal.   2:45- Chris’s church experience3:50- What’s it like being part of a megachurch 6:18-The Little Rascals    8:29- How Chris guards his relationship with God while being an influence             11:25- Songwriting         17:09- When the melody and lyric meet21:28- A topic and attribute about God Chris loves to write about              26:52- How Chris finds the middle ground being a worship leader and truly worship while he leads             31:47- Meaningful moments during the Pandemic and COVID shutdown37:07- Prayer for Chris and his family       If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Ever wonder what an artist’s creative process is like? I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Sandi Wilson, who shares how her faith in the Lord has guided her artwork and how she’s used it to minister to others.  Sandi for the past few years has been extensively working in Encaustic medium (beeswax, resin, and melted pigments) which creates layers of beauty to be revealed in the process and objects and images to be embedded within the abstract painting. This conversation is like our all-access VIP pass behind the scenes into a sacred space, where courage and faith and the mystery of creativity come together.   2:30- Sandi’s art5:50- Sandi’s story and how she got started in art9:09- A different kind of art 10:48- How Nick and Sandi met13:23- Sandy the Photographer and Sandy the Artist16:18- What inspires Sandi to create 17:27- Sandi’s faith journey18:57- How God has used art to be therapeutic and to comfort  23:55- A One Hit Wonder25:37- How Sandi approaches a blank canvas If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

If you’re longing for more beautiful things in the world of entertainment to share with your kids, you don’t want to miss this meaningful conversation with a man who’s committed to doing just that.  J. Chris Wall, a film producer and long-time content creator of VeggieTales, talks with me about his passion for creating faith-infused content and how a great story can bring families together.    With over a decade of collaboration with industry leaders at Dreamworks Animation and Big Idea, Chris is currently collaborating with musician and author Andrew Peterson on the newly funded (with help from Angel Studios), Wingfeather Saga animated series.    Chris is passionate about creating content that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty, and I know you’ll hear that in our conversation.2:16- Behind Chris’s passion for creating family content  4:16- Questioning his calling6:46- How do you protect your innocence12:14- The Wingfeather Saga and working with Andrew Peterson17:26- What is Christian Fiction21:01- Crowdfunding for The Wingfeather Saga26:40- How to get involved and help30:51- The theme of identity in The Wingfeather Saga If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

I am so thrilled to share this conversation with one of my favorite writers, Andrew Peterson.  Andrew is a musician, songwriter (including “Is He Worthy?” covered by Chris Tomlin), founder of The Rabbit Room (a non-profit supporting creators), an award-winning author, and so, so much more.  In our conversation, you’ll hear how music, art, and the mystery of creativity connects us to God and each other. And if you’re looking for more entertainment that’s good for your family, you’ll want to hear about the new animated series bringing Andrews award-winning Wingfeather Saga book series to life. 6:03- What the old can teach 10:19- Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem 13:14- How art and songwriting has been an extension of Andrew’s relationship with God 20:37- What gardening does for Andrew 25:48- Andrew’s new book coming out 33:26- The impact and what Andrew hopes people get from the story 38:16- One thing God really showed Andrew during the pandemic  If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut spiritually, emotionally, physically? This is where I found myself 10 years ago, wrestling with this fear deep inside: the best was behind me. There was nothing new to give, nothing new to tap into. I’d hit a wall at the age of 47.  Are you there now? I want to help you get back your sense of newness, and share with you how an experiment – 365 days of new – changed my life and helped me learn what it means to be a "new creation" like the Apostle Paul writes about here in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"  There is so much to discover about you!  3:04- Tracey's Wall 5:04- a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)5:53- God’s workman's ship masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)6:14- Sealed (Ephesians 1:13-14)12:12- 3 things that stole away Tracey’s sense of new12:52- 365 Days of New14:35- Disconnection from God’s Word18:09- Tracey's trip to Haiti 21:48- The lighthouse (2 Chronicles 16:9)24:17- Disappointment in God’s plan25:25- Wrestling with God over your disappointment and sorrow26:00- May 18, 201227:04- Dredging over the past If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

The pandemic caused many businesses to shut down and many people to reevaluate what they were doing and how they were doing it and as a result, new things were born!Tracey has fun conversations with 4 entrepreneurs who birthed new ventures in the year of pandemic.Monica Alvarado of Feed Anne ArundelMike Alley of 48Live productionsJordan Coley of The Lesson FoundryEvan Weinstein of Underground Pizza Company2:25- The story of how Underground Pizza Company by Evan Weinstein6:46- The Lesson Foundry created by Jordan Coley13:14- The Instructors at The Lesson Foundry15:05- What to expect from an online lesson18:22- Production, recording and creation and how to reach out 22:39- Mike Alley of 48Live Productions29:27- Livestreaming events and concerts32:44- What's in store for live streaming shows in the future36:11- Monica Alvarado of Feed Anne Arundel51:58- How Monica spread the organization to other cities and counties59:59- How others can help out Feed Anne Arundel If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Tracey and her husband Gary have a tender conversation about our daddy wounds and how our relationships with our fathers have shaped us and affected our view of God, the Father. This conversation offers hope and a path to healing, forgiveness, and grace. 3:16- "Oh Daddy" by Tracey Tiernan 4:37- Gary Coiro7:25- Gary's "Daddy Story" and how his dad shaped his life12:33- The youngest of four boys17:30- Forgiveness and honoring those who God puts in our authority 19:41- An invitation to honestly reflect and process your emotions26:10- Tracey's "Daddy Story" and journey with her father36:19- The encounter41:17- Spiritual dad's God provides44:02- Be honest about your wounds and scars46:07- Pray God would give you eyes to see your earthly father as he sees your father47:39- Look for and pray for the "gap fillers" 50:00- Tracey's favorite line in "Oh Daddy" If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

I learned a lot in this conversation with Bart Millard. Things like;The fear of success can be even scarier than the fear of failure.Kids can put filters on your computer that will wreak havoc on your video interviews.And sometimes less is more.Join me for a winsome conversation about Bart’s real-life learnings during the pandemic. Bart talks about ice cream, board games, making music, and the beautiful renewal of priorities.  3:00- The new normal and priorities  5:47- Fear of being inadequate  9:28- The Show'tel 12:55- Reflecting back over this past year of being together with the people in your life15:13- Bart's favorite board game17:20- Proud dad moments 25:48- Protecting his relationship with God while in the music business33:35- Bart's "Say I Won't" moment If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

How do you live a beautiful life with Stage 4 Cancer? Dr. Jeff Coquhoun shares his personal story of battling brain cancer that is like a masterclass in perspective and joy.  He and his wife Diane have so much wisdom and grace to share from their time as medical missionaries in Africa to this season of navigating suffering, faith, and renewed priorities together. How do you not let a trial of this magnitude consume you? You may need to put it away... in the cancer box.  Listen to this inspiring episode and catch some wisdom and hope from Drs. Jeff and Diane Coquhoun.2:43- About Jeff and Diane6:40- Mission projects 10:31- What it's like to take care and heal someone15:30-Serving people with your gift19:46- The day Jeff was diagnosed 29:32- Bringing glory to God through trials31:30- Living with cancer for 10 years36:46- Continuing to live a vibrant life40:45- How they are able to laugh and have joy42:38- How their life has changed and been refined through the cancer46:30- Being afraid and fearful If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

I adore Lauren Daigle!  Her voice and her heart- authentic and tender. Join me for this rich conversation with Lauren about gifts of grace she received during the pandemic and the longing for real connection. 3:55-How God transformed Lauren during the pandemic 13:00- Engaging social media in a healthy way If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Part 2 of celebrating our first year of Your Day Brighter is like MasterClass on overcoming struggles. Tracey shares amazing moments of wisdom from guests like Amy Grant, Joni Eareckson Tada, Dr. John Perkins, Eli Hernandez, Wayne Thomas Batson, Rick Little, Matthew West, Nikki Lerner, Izidor Ruckel, Pat Barrett, John Lawhon, Mike Alley, David Paul, Natalie Grant and Pat Linnell and more.  So much to learn here. You may want to take notes. ;)2:06- Episode 27 Amy Grant4:09- Episode 28 Evvie McKinney5:55- Episode 29 Yvonne Marie6:53- Episode 30 Todd Gaddy8:38- Episode 31 Eli Hernandez10:27- Episode 32 Joni Eareckson Tada11:50- Episode 33 Tracey And Gary Coiro13:20- Episode 34 Ron Henry 15:10- Episode 35 Dave Paul17:57- Episode 36 Rick Little19:41- Episode 37  A Multicultural Christmas22:16- Episode 38 Wayne Thomas24:21- Episode 39 Jimmy Page 25:48- Episode 40 Mike Alley27:31- Episode 41 Nikki Lerner29:30- Episode 42 Izidor Ruckel31:22- Episode 43 Dr. John Perkins32:48- Episode 44 Matthew West 34:58- Episode 45 Mandy Memmel36:41- Episode 46 Dallas Barbee38:21- Episode 47 Tamia Tomasek 40:02- Episode 48 John Lawhon and Dave Paul 41:46- Episode 49 43:03- Episode 50 Pat Barrett44:27- Episode 51 Natalie Grant45:35- Episode 52 Pat Linnell If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

What do Natalie Grant, Tony Evans, Jessica Long, Mandisa, and Rebekah Lyons all have in common?They’ve all been on Your Day Brighter, the podcast!  We are celebrating one year and in our 1-year Happy Birthday episode Part One,  you’ll hear bright spots of wisdom from my very special guests.Such good stuff here you may want to take notes.  2:25- Episode 2 Anne Graham Lotz4:50- Episode 3 Anna Kruger 6:06- Episode 4 Natalie Grant6:50- Episode 5 Nikki Lerner8:38- Episode 6 Josh Handschuh10:21- Episode 7 Jessica Long 12:17- Episode 8 Mandisa14:10- Episode 9 Shelly Sharkey15:48- Episode 10 Shera Hicks17:21- Episode 11 Micah Tyler20:22- Episode 12 Sarah Little21:22- Episode 13 Breanna Colon22:58- Episode 14 Lynne Childress24:31- Episode 15 Matt Maher26:00- Episode 16 George Hopkins27:33- Episode 17 Kari Jobe28:56- Episode 18 Joshua 30:27- Episode 19 Dr. Tony Evans32:40- Episode 20 David Frey34:15- Episode 21 Grace Callwood35:35- Episode 22 Rebekah Lyons36:46- Episode 23 Zach Williams38:28- Episode 24 Leslie Gray Streeter39:49- Episode 25 Alisa Childers42:10- Episode 26 Becca Stevens If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

What’s even better than random acts of kindness? Intentional Divine appointments. Tracey talks with pastor, author, and movement leader Pat Linnell about Grace Bomb- tapping into God’s kindness assignments for you.1:28- What is a Grace Bomb4:38- How God birthed this movement in Pat6:20- What's the difference between random acts of kindness and grace bombs9:27- Stories from Pat "Grace Bombing"14:10- Chad's BBQ22:45- Growing closer to God and surrender 25:40- How Grace Bomb works 35:01- Pat's new book If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Tracey talks with Natalie Grant about lessons learned in the hardest year of the pandemic and the gifts God gave her that she won’t give back.2:31- The balance of being a mom during the pandemic7:32- Some of the hardest things Natalie's kids have had to grieve10:04- What Natalie learned during this time and "pause"18:05- Love and kindness in the church21:12- Natalie's creativity and projects23:49- New songs25:00- This & That with Nat28:50- What Natalie's looking forward to in this new season If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Tracey talks with the winsome and wonderful singer/songwriter Pat Barrett about the gifts of creativity and simple connection to God that he discovered during the pandemic, writing the songs he needs to hear and the treasures found on his voice memos on his phone. 2:40- Recording and writing music during the pandemic6:41- Pat Barrett's family and home life7:38- How Pat experienced God as a worship leader at the beginning of the pandemic12:39- If Pat could go back and give himself advice 15:35- Music, a lifeline19:00- Good, Good Father23:05- Pat Barrett's new album If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

One year after church closed its doors, Tracey talks with three young creatives from Bridgeway Community church about how they kept creating, collaborating, and changing how they do ministry during the most unpredictable year of their lives and... how God grew their faith and creativity thrived - even when there were more limits.  Special guests Ronald Greene, worship director, Dante Shepard, senior producer, and Tori Farnsworth, artist in residence.4:27- Things Dante has learned navigating the unknown during the pandemic6:58- What Ronald does and has learned venturing the unknown9:55- Who Tori is and what she does at Bridgeway Community Church14:09- How the restrictions forced creativity for Tori15:03- How boundaries bring freedom17:16- How the restrictions helped Dante to become more creative19:30- Moments of discouragement during the pandemic but how they were overcome27:40- What has encouraged Tori through these times32:03- How the pandemic helped cultivate their relationship with each other34:12- What was encouraging for Dante as the Producer37:20- Ronald's saving grace as the Worship Director during the pandemic39:47- Awesome creative projects during the pandemic in 202044:38- Excitement and looking forward to the future   If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

Tracey is joined by friends/colleagues, John and Dave, to talk about 2 new podcasts that are being released in April that you don’t want to miss... and why we podcast in the first place.1:48- Why are podcasts important3:11- How a podcast is different from radio7:01- John's podcast Versed14:49- Dave's podcast Long Story Short21:33- John's vision for the future of Brighter Media Group24:50- Authenticity  If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John