Keep the Faith with Penny - Inviting Others
Inviting others to things is a good way to spend your time. Whether it's inviting someone to get coffee or go to a party, it's good for developing fellowship and relationships with people. God loves inviting us to His table, as well, so that contagious encouragement can spread everywhere. Check out Keep the Faith with ...
May 02, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Humility, Empathy, and Pain
There's no combination more impactful than humility, empathy, and pain. You might think that they'd come with even more pain, but they can actually give you some unexpected encouragement. Matthew West wrote a book about this called "The God Who Stays". If pain ever comes in your life, just remember: you can d...
Apr 30, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Your Story is a Treasure
God may be writing the overall story, but your story is a treasure, too. We all have our own story to tell, and God has read the whole thing. He already knows that your story is special and that you're going to do great things. Keep writing it and get your story out there. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during wee...
Apr 24, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Keeping Peace With Yourself
Today we have a story on keeping peace with yourself. God showing up in our lives is such an amazing thing because of how He can do this to us. He shows up at our lowest point or uses others to help us. He may not help us right away, but He will show up. Until then, don't hesitate to keep peace with yourself. Check out...
Apr 22, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Wanting an Answer
We're always wanting an answer to things right away. Not just an answer for one problem, but for every problem. Too often do we forget that some things are never going to give us an answer. However, there is one answer we will always get: God will never abandon us. He will give you the answers the moment when you need ...
Apr 12, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Comparing is the Worst
Comparing is the worst thing you can do to yourself. Comparing yourself to others that seemingly do things better than you is not the way to go. You are good enough, and God will always believe that about you. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Apr 02, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Handling Pressure
Handling pressure can be a tricky thing to figure out. Pressure can stem from anything, even in small decisions. That alone is tough, but then it can feel like we need to compare our pressure to others'. However, pressure is not to be compared with. Handling pressure is difficult for everyone no matter how big or small...
Apr 02, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Finding Real Hope
Finding real hope can bring us to our knees. Real hope comes from God, and as we know, He works in mysterious ways. When He loves us and lets us have a relationship with Him is such a beautiful feeling. Remember that you are loved and God will provide you with real hope. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weekn...
Apr 01, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - What a Smile Brings
When you think about what a smile brings people, it makes people feel better. A simple smile can act as a compliment because you're giving them the time of day to say hello and express gratitude for people. A smile brings contagious encouragement wherever you may be. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknight...
Mar 27, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - How Happiness Happens
Max Lucado's book, How Happiness Happens, goes over how we can be happy when we learn that we cannot change people. Max says that it's wrong to try to make their point of view the right one for the whole world. When we accept everyone as a creation of God because of their opposite views, we can make happiness happen. C...
Mar 26, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Remembering Encouragement
Remembering encouragement we receive from others is so hard to do sometimes. It can come from anyone, anytime, and anywhere, so we just might accidentally brush it off. But as shown in Alexandria's story, it can come from anyone in your family, including your children. Remember that encouragement can come from the most...
Mar 18, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Love Costs Something
As much as God loves his children, it isn't something he does for free. God's love costs something in the sense that he sacrifices his time for someone else's. That kind of love is best because it shows how you'll always be there for someone. Love costs something of you, whether it's money or something more vital. It m...
Mar 11, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Worst-Case Scenarios
Have you ever thought about the worst-case scenarios in your life? It's easy to get wrapped up in the worst-case scenario becoming real. Daniel Fusco, the author of "You're Gonna Make It", gives some tips on what to do to prevent overthinking what's going to happen to us. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny d...
Mar 06, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Even If
Even if we don't understand what God does, he always has the best things in store for us. Even if we feel doubtful, we should never lose hope for what God has in store for us. Keep the faith in God's plan and don't give up. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Mar 05, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - What Joy Feels Like
It can be easy to forget what joy feels like. If you want to remember that feeling of joy, sometimes it can be done by doing what you love. It really is that easy. Do whatever makes you happy or what gives you positive feelings and you will remember what joy feels like. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weekni...
Mar 04, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Pay Attention to What You Do
It's often best to pay attention to what you do around others. You wouldn't want to come across as mean to others, but it's even more important to pay attention to moments when you're kind and compassionate. Whatever you're doing to invoke positive emotions, keep at it! Remember those moments so that others can pay att...
Feb 16, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Friends who Think Differently
Do you have any friends who think differently from you? So many people have unique feelings about religion and other stuff, but that doesn't have to stop you from spreading God's love to others. Even people like Kathie Lee Gifford love people who don't believe in God or think differently from her. This goes to show tha...
Feb 14, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Everybody's Seeking
Whether we seek forgiveness for our sins, freedom from our burdens, or the love of others, everybody's seeking something. We all wish for something greater, so it's best to help others seek for whatever they need. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Feb 13, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Being Right or Being Loved
Here's a question we should ask ourselves: which is more important, being right or being loved? There are lots of times when we're in the right, but do we really need to be right all the time? We do have loved ones, but sometimes it's okay to be wrong every once in a while as long as we prioritize being loved by them C...
Feb 12, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Sharing Your Story
Sharing your story can affect a lot of people positively. Sometimes people want to hear positive stories from other people and it can uplift them. You never know who will find your story uplifting and encouraging. If you want to share your story or hear other people tell theirs, check out Keep the Faith with Penny duri...
Feb 08, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - He Died For You
When Jesus died on the cross, He didn't die just for the people who have good days and never sinned. He died for you, as well, flaws and all. God loves all of his children even with the sins they've made, so remember that He died for you. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Feb 07, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Second Chances
How do you give people second chances? Do you help them earn one or do the opposite? Mike Foster, author of "People of the Second Chance", goes over how a group of people helping others earn second chances can go a long way. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Feb 02, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - See What God was Doing
We never know what God is doing, but if we look back, sometimes we'll see what God was doing in our lives. It's never something we notice immediately, but God's plan for us becomes clear after he completes one. After you see it, you'll be thankful for how God made you grow. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during we...
Feb 01, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Learn to Laugh
If there's one thing we can learn from comedians like Anita Renfroe, it's that we should learn to laugh at ourselves. It's common to feel embarrassment, but when everyone uncrosses their arms, that's when we can let people bring laughter, be it by us making jokes or people poking honest fun at us. We'll often look back...
Jan 26, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Ideal Partner
Have you ever thought about who the ideal partner is for you? Whatever you have in your mind, your soulmate might not have everything you wanted. But you can find those aspects by working with your partner. Author Jackie Dorman goes into how that can happen. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star...
Jan 25, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Emotions are Contagious
Emotions are contagious, both positive and negative. If you feel hope, other people will, too. We want to bring you contagious encouragement wherever we go. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weekday evenings on Star 88.3.
Jan 24, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - We Surrender
We surrender to God moment by moment. It's not something we think about, but sometimes we surrender to God of our own volition. Whether we're at our lowest or want to thank Him for a good day, it's proof that we truly love God. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Jan 19, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - What Next Lord
God's plan is always ambiguous to us. Only He knows what is next for us, but we can always ask "What next Lord" and He will answer us. He may not answer right away, but His answer is always the one we're looking for. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Jan 18, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - God Adores Broken People
We may feel like we're broken and that life keeps wearing us down, and that feeling only grows bigger as we grow older. But believe it or not, God adores broken people just as much. He can help soothe your pain, carry your burden, and help you with your struggles no matter how broken you may feel. God wants to highligh...
Jan 09, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Get Your Story Out There
God got his story out there, but believe it or not, your story is just as valuable as God's. If you get your story out there, it could impact anyone, even if it's a few people, that's how God's story started. Your story is just as important. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weekday evenings on Star 88.3.
Jan 05, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Trust God in the Moment
For every curse that plagues us every day, a blessing always comes with it. We would need to Trust God in the Moment to see that blessing. Tim Timberlake, author of "The Power of 1440", discusses how we can find that blessing in rest. We can rest as we trust God in the moment and give us the blessing. Check o...
Jan 03, 2024
Keep the Faith with Penny - Music Touches You
Music is a powerful form of entertainment. Music touches you in ways that you never would've expected. How would that be possible? Al Pitrelli, guitarist of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, explains how it can happen. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weekday evenings on Star 88.3.
Dec 27, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Where to Find Joy
God gives joy to the world, but not everyone seems to know where to find joy around us. It likely depends on how you define joy, but joy can also invade you if you try to find it. If you need to know where to find joy, you can always look to God to find joy. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weekday evenings o...
Dec 26, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Sad Christmas Circumstances
No one wants to feel sad for the holidays, yet sometimes we run into sad Christmas circumstances. This can happen, but what should we do if those circumstances come for us? Louie Giglio, pastor and author of "Waiting Here for You: An Advent Journey of Hope", may have an answer for you, or maybe even lift you ...
Dec 22, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Christmas Memory with Leigh Allyn Baker
Leigh Allyn Baker shares a Christmas memory about Christmas joy. She reminisces about her passion for Christmas and the activities she'd do to celebrate the holiday season. Check out more Christmas memories on Keep the Faith with Penny during weekday evenings on Star 88.3.
Dec 20, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Too Anxious to Say No
Sometimes we agree to do something because we're too anxious to say no. Saying no can hurt another person or communicate that you don't have time for them even if you do. If you ever feel too anxious to say no, Valorie Burton has an explanation that may apply to you. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknight...
Dec 18, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Christmas Memory with Britt Nicole
Britt Nicole shares a Christmas memory going over one of her family's Christmas Eve traditions. For more Christmas memories, check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Dec 12, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Embrace the New Story
If you've seen pictures of happy families, it's not as realistic or easy as you think. Everyone's going through a new story at certain points in their lives. Diane Dokko Kim, author of Unbroken Faith, shares a story about a time when her son was diagnosed with autism and how she had to embrace the new story with her so...
Dec 11, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Christmas Can Feel Awkward
It's easy to forget that Christmas can feel awkward at times, especially if you're in a blended family. But look at it this way: blended families have an advantage in honesty. Being honest with one another can lead to easier trust and could also make things feel less awkward. Maybe coming up with Christmas traditions c...
Dec 08, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Christmas Memory with Amy Grant
Amy Grant shares a Christmas memory that is special to her. It pertains to Christmas specials and how you can only watch them once a year. Check out more Christmas memories on Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Dec 07, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Live With Integrity
Integrity is a valuable trait to have, but not many people know how to live with integrity. Integrity is the quality of being morally honest and upright. One example is learning from parents who live with integrity and never waver. This clip features a story that can share some tips for living with integrity. If you wo...
Dec 06, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - View of Your Past
Your view of your past is often a lot more inaccurate than what you remember. Sometimes you'll look back and think so highly of the good memories that it's better than it was. Other times you'll be so focused on the bad memories that you think it's worse than it was. Christmas is no different in that the holiday will a...
Dec 05, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Have Gratitude
With Thanksgiving coming up, it's even more important to have gratitude. Gratitude for your family, friends, coworkers, etc. during this time of year. David Hoffman is the CEO of his real estate company, and he has a story about gratitude and why it means so much to him. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weekd...
Nov 21, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Heal Me, Lord
Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed. Save me, Lord, and I will be saved. For You are the one I praise. (Jeremiah 17:14). If your heart needs a little healing, don't be afraid to let God use you. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weekday evenings on Star 88.3.
Nov 20, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Childlike Faith
Having a childlike faith can mean many things. Does it mean believing in God as if there's nothing challenging you, like how a child doesn't see any challenges? Singer-songwriter Kelly Lang shares what a childlike faith really means as a 17-year-old cancer survivor. Check out more Keep the Faith with Penny during weekn...
Nov 17, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Fear Does Not Come From God
Fear does not come from God. It generally attacks people who are smart enough to be aware of fear and know how to deal with it. So if you ever feel fear, just know that your fear does come from God and you will overcome it. Check out Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Nov 16, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - When the Time Comes
When the time comes for your adorable pet to pass on, how do you tell that to young kids if you have to? Young children have a hard time understanding death, but it's still something that they'll need to know about. If you don't know the answer, that's okay. It's good to think about these things, and when the time come...
Nov 15, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - One Day at a Time
We're all going through something one day at a time. Always remember that God is always with us. He is there for us every day and he helps us every time. Learn how God works with, in, and through us one day at a time on Keep the Faith with Penny during weeknights on Star 88.3.
Nov 14, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - More Than Conquerors
As the Bible says: we are more than conquerors through Christ. Whether we're struggling with a challenging event or a difficult person, God is stronger than them, and he is more than a conqueror. He will help us with our struggles no matter how tough they seem. God never stops working on you no matter how long it takes...
Nov 14, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Conflict Can be a Good Thing
No one likes having conflict with the ones we love, but we also forget that conflict can be a good thing for us. Jon Foreman of Switchfoot gives a story of a sibling squabble and what they mean to him. Believe it or not, conflict can mean that they value you and you value them. It can help build community connections a...
Nov 13, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Always Trust God
Penny has a story from a caller where she learns to always trust God. In previous stories, we've heard people going over how God's timing is always perfect in spite of how long it may take for us. This story is proof that trusting God and his timing truly helps. Always remember that God is not done yet. Check out Keep ...
Nov 10, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - We are Overcomers
We are overcomers. If you're going through a tough time or if there's some obstacle in your life, God will help you become an overcomer. God is faithful to us and will help us get through these hard times. Regardless of where we come from or who's in our lives, God says that we are overcomers. Check out more Keep the F...
Nov 09, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Crocodile of Passing Time
The crocodile of passing time always catches up to us. It chases us all, but you don't have to let it defeat you. It's okay to spend time to finding yourself as long as you don't give up. When the crocodile of passing time catches up to you, spend time preparing for it rather than just letting it come to you. Michele P...
Nov 08, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - God Loves You
No matter where you go or what you do, God loves you. There is so much negativity in this world that it feels unreal at times, and we can reciprocate that negativity. This is why it's important to remember that God loves you with all his heart. God knows that you are not a negative person; God knows that you are good. ...
Nov 07, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - It Takes One Person Loving
Penny invites a guest to talk about what it takes to love someone. Despite being such a powerful emotion that positively affects other people, it takes one person loving someone else to make a difference. This is a part of the cycle of love. If one person extends it, it can extend to other people. That's the power of G...
Oct 30, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Language Between Adults and Children
It's easy to forget the difference in language between adults and children. It's tough to think about how it can impact the relationship between parent and child. It doesn't have to be a bad thing, but it can be difficult to engage with the child because it's not easy to keep up with the new trendy Gen Z lingo. Thankfu...
Oct 29, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Community Connections
It's important to maintain those community connections with God and other people. However, it can be very easy to neglect them because we're so focused on the daily grind. It's easy to just get up, go to work, and live out the day like it's nothing special. Community connections can help make the process more enjoyable...
Oct 28, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Love Like You've Never Been Hurt
Some circumstances force us to change the way that we behave around other people. If something good happens, it can put us in a positive mood, and if something bad happens, it can put us in a negative mood. This can heavily impact how we treat other people and act out irrationally. Jentezen Franklin is the author of th...
Oct 27, 2023
Keep the Faith with Penny - Why do we go Through Pain
People go through pain every day, but sometimes pain becomes so much bigger than others. It's not uncommon to ask God "Why do we go through pain" or "What did you do that for" during such extreme times. It's easy to think that God can sometimes do this for no reason, but there is a reason. God's rea...
Oct 26, 2023