5 Minutes of Hope with Rick McNary

What does it mean to stir up good in others? Here are at least five ways people stir up good in each other like a barista uses a swizzle stick to stir up the good stuff in our coffee.

I love farmers and ranchers! But right now is a really tough time for them so I offer this prayer on their behalf. We literally can't live without them.

A friend recently asked me why I started this podcast. There are three main reasons I explain in this episode.

Mike Lemke got me again, dadgum it. He's been gone forthe better part of four years but somehow managed to plant a big ol' smackaroo right on my heart today.

Archaeologists knew the second largest Native American populations lived somewhere near the confluence of the Arkansas River and Walnut River in Kansas, but the four hundred year old map was of no help.Until....

Ron Betzen was sick with worry; 9-year-old Pearl and the new pup, Bonnie, had been missing for five days. He feared the worst as the fired up the motor on his boat and coursed up Fall River in Kansas. This was rugged country full of coyotes and the occasional mountain lion. Would he find them? Would they be alive?

Who are your cheerleaders? To whom are you a cheerleader?Based on an interview with Don Landoll of Landoll Manufacturing, I share with you one of his most important reasons for his success - "Cheerleaders Up and Down the Street!"

Would you like someone to pray for you? Either on the phone or in person? I'd be happy too! My contact info is as the end of this podcast.

Like America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer award, God and all the hosts of heaven love to gives us Golden Buzzers!

Viet Nam hero, Stan Greene, saved numerous lives by risking his own. He is known for living by the motto, "Whatever it takes." In the garden, Jesus, pretty much said the same when staring down the coming agony of the cross; he was willing to do whatever it takes.

The Last Supper is one of the most well-known paintings in the world and, while it is a masterpiece from a master artist, it doesn't quite portray what was going on in the real upper room in Jerusalem on the Thursday evening before Easter. Known also as "Maunday (Mandate) Thursday", Jesus issues a new commandment that blows the disciples away.

Why would Jesus, knowing the suffering He would have to endure through the crucifixion, still be willing to go through hell?You. And me. We were the "joy that was set before him."

When you think that all is lost, remember, the King always has one more move!

Everyone loves a good treasure hunt! But sometimes you have to dig to get the greatest treasure and God promises that those who dig for an understanding of Him will be rewarded.

Beginning another woodworking project in my shop reminds me that I am created to be creative. In the life-long processes of increasing skills to meet challenges and finding new challenges that require me to increase my skills, creates a sense of unparalleled satisfaction.

What are the qualities of a good friendship between people? How can we apply those same qualities to be God's best friend, forever?

Teddy Joe Wehry has been the source of inspiration to me for more than 30 years as he reminds us the power of a kind word brings hope!

The story of Esther in the Bible is a Netflix series full of deceit, betrayal, greed, murder, money, power, jealousy and crime. The book never mentions God’s name yet it is a masterfulstorytelling of how God works behind the scenes to use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary feats of heroism.

God loves to give his people kisses! In this episode, we talk about what it means for God to give us kisses in our everyday life.

Have you ever heard how this story originated 2,000 years ago? And why it has become an international day of celebrating love? Find out in this podcast!

There's a reason Psalms 23, the Lord is my Shepherd passage, is one of the most well know passages of literature. It paints the picture of a God who cares deeply for his people.

Sometimes, the best thing we can do for others who are grieving is to help them cry.

What would happen if our goal is life was to stir up good in ourselves and others?

What would turn a raging alcoholic into one day being a well-respected leader of his church and community? The love of a woman.

Have you ever wondered why the story of Sleeping Beauty has endured as a favorite for more than 700 years? What are the enduring themes that resonate with the hidden parts of our soul? In this 5 minute story, Rick connects the similarities in ways that might surprise you.

Did you know that discovering your purpose in life comes as you learn to co-create with the Master Artist to make this world a better place in which to live?

Have you ever wondered why God made you and what your purpose is for being on the earth? This is first of 3 parts about understanding your "why".

Do you love the sound of the voices of the people you love? In this episode, we discover that Jesus loves the sound of our voice!

Whose opinion do you value most? In this story, we find a guy would had about the lowest self esteem imaginable yet is transformed when he discovers that God has a much higher opinion of him than he does himself.

If you ever wonder if anyone believes in you, then listen to this story!

I am a woodturner and this is the story of how I discovered my greatest joy in turning: to discover hidden beauty that others would deem ugly.

While all eyes are trained on the bride entering the back of the sanctuary, I had my camera trained on the groom.Why is that? The look on his face was once-in-a-lifetime image that no one else noticed, but conveyed a thousand different emotions.