Making Your Life Count

John Schlitt says music finally made sense when he discovered it could point people to Jesus. What began as a love for rock and roll became a calling to share the greatest story ever told. From joining Petra to seeing God work in unexpected ways, John’s journey is a reminder that Jesus is alive, active, and has a purpose for every life. Hear his powerful story on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

John Schlitt says music finally made sense when he discovered it could point people to Jesus. What began as a love for rock and roll became a calling to share the greatest story ever told. From joining Petra to seeing God work in unexpected ways, John’s journey is a reminder that Jesus is alive, active, and has a purpose for every life. Hear his powerful story on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Dorla Schlitt says one unexpected trip to the library changed her life forever. A book by Billy Graham helped lead her to Christ and opened the door to a deeper understanding of God’s Word. That journey eventually sparked a passion for helping children see how the entire Bible connects to Jesus. Hear how God can use even a simple book to transform a life on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Dorla Schlitt says one unexpected trip to the library changed her life forever. A book by Billy Graham helped lead her to Christ and opened the door to a deeper understanding of God’s Word. That journey eventually sparked a passion for helping children see how the entire Bible connects to Jesus. Hear how God can use even a simple book to transform a life on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Adam Griffin says one of the most important places to make disciples is inside our own homes. Parents, grandparents, mentors, and church members all play a role in helping the next generation know and follow Jesus. Everyday moments matter. From conversations in the car to time around the table, God can use ordinary life to shape hearts with His truth. Hear why discipleship starts close to home on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Adam Griffin says one of the most important places to make disciples is inside our own homes. Parents, grandparents, mentors, and church members all play a role in helping the next generation know and follow Jesus. Everyday moments matter. From conversations in the car to time around the table, God can use ordinary life to shape hearts with His truth. Hear why discipleship starts close to home on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Heather Reddy says the World Cup is more than soccer. It is an opportunity to open your home, build relationships, and start meaningful conversations about faith. Through simple tools, shared meals, and everyday moments, God can use even a game night to change lives. Hear how small invitations can lead to eternal impact on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Heather Reddy says the World Cup is more than soccer. It is an opportunity to open your home, build relationships, and start meaningful conversations about faith. Through simple tools, shared meals, and everyday moments, God can use even a game night to change lives. Hear how small invitations can lead to eternal impact on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Mark Gauthier says the people who shape our lives most are often the ones who faithfully show up day after day. Through quiet sacrifices, steady encouragement, and countless unseen moments, lives are changed over time. Whether through a mother, grandmother, mentor, or caring friend, God often reflects His love through people who choose to faithfully invest in others. Hear this encouraging reminder about lasting love and influence on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Mark Gauthier says the people who shape our lives most are often the ones who faithfully show up day after day. Through quiet sacrifices, steady encouragement, and countless unseen moments, lives are changed over time. Whether through a mother, grandmother, mentor, or caring friend, God often reflects His love through people who choose to faithfully invest in others. Hear this encouraging reminder about lasting love and influence on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Jess Ronne says caregiving can feel exhausting and lonely, but God provides strength to keep moving forward. Whether you are caring for a child, a spouse, or a parent, you are not alone in the journey. Even in the hardest moments, God meets you with grace and hope. Hear how to find strength and purpose in caring for others on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Jess Ronne says caregiving can feel exhausting and lonely, but God provides strength to keep moving forward. Whether you are caring for a child, a spouse, or a parent, you are not alone in the journey. Even in the hardest moments, God meets you with grace and hope. Hear how to find strength and purpose in caring for others on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Host Mark Gauthier says making a lasting impact often starts with just one person. Discipleship is not complicated. It is simply helping someone take their next step in following Jesus. By being intentional, available, and faithful, you can invest in others in a way that multiplies far beyond your own life. Discover how one relationship can make a difference on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Host Mark Gauthier says making a lasting impact often starts with just one person. Discipleship is not complicated. It is simply helping someone take their next step in following Jesus. By being intentional, available, and faithful, you can invest in others in a way that multiplies far beyond your own life. Discover how one relationship can make a difference on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Linda Evans Shepherd says fear is not God’s will for your life. Trust is. Even when we feel afraid, we can choose to lean on the One who is always with us. Real trust begins with honesty. When we bring our fears, questions, and even frustrations to God, we open the door to a deeper relationship with Him. Hear how choosing trust can change everything on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Linda Evans Shepherd says fear is not God’s will for your life. Trust is. Even when we feel afraid, we can choose to lean on the One who is always with us. Real trust begins with honesty. When we bring our fears, questions, and even frustrations to God, we open the door to a deeper relationship with Him. Hear how choosing trust can change everything on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Drayton Cosby says video games can be more than entertainment. When used with purpose, they can become powerful tools for connection, learning, and growth. By engaging multiple senses and reaching people in unique ways, even gaming can open doors for impact. Hear how God is using unexpected tools to change lives on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Drayton Cosby says video games can be more than entertainment. When used with purpose, they can become powerful tools for connection, learning, and growth. By engaging multiple senses and reaching people in unique ways, even gaming can open doors for impact. Hear how God is using unexpected tools to change lives on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Jamie Hulker says stepping into God’s calling starts with obedience, not comparison. No matter the role, what matters most is using what God has given you for His glory. Sometimes it takes a mentor to help you see what God has already placed inside you. As you grow in understanding your gifts, you gain the courage to step forward with confidence. Hear how to live out your calling on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Jamie Hulker says stepping into God’s calling starts with obedience, not comparison. No matter the role, what matters most is using what God has given you for His glory. Sometimes it takes a mentor to help you see what God has already placed inside you. As you grow in understanding your gifts, you gain the courage to step forward with confidence. Hear how to live out your calling on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Ronnie Floyd says fasting is more than going without food. It is a focused pursuit of God with a clear spiritual purpose. When we set aside something natural to seek Him, we position our hearts for something supernatural. Fasting is not about earning God’s favor, but about deepening our trust and dependence on Him. Hear how seeking God first can change everything on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Ronnie Floyd says fasting is more than going without food. It is a focused pursuit of God with a clear spiritual purpose. When we set aside something natural to seek Him, we position our hearts for something supernatural. Fasting is not about earning God’s favor, but about deepening our trust and dependence on Him. Hear how seeking God first can change everything on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Camey Joy says your hardest days can become your greatest testimony. What feels like brokenness today can be the very place God begins to work in powerful ways. Through her own journey, she has seen how God uses pain to bring hope and purpose. Hear how your story can make a difference on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Camey Joy says your hardest days can become your greatest testimony. What feels like brokenness today can be the very place God begins to work in powerful ways. Through her own journey, she has seen how God uses pain to bring hope and purpose. Hear how your story can make a difference on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Gladys Hillman says fame and success may look appealing, but they cannot satisfy the heart. After seeing the emptiness behind it, she chose a different path and found something far greater in following God’s plan for her life. God has prepared good works for each of us long before we were born. Discover the joy of walking in His purpose on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Gladys Hillman says fame and success may look appealing, but they cannot satisfy the heart. After seeing the emptiness behind it, she chose a different path and found something far greater in following God’s plan for her life. God has prepared good works for each of us long before we were born. Discover the joy of walking in His purpose on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Mark and Jane Neumann are helping kids see that the Bible is more than a book. It is a map and compass for life. By connecting God’s Word to real world lessons, they guide young people toward truth, resilience, and faith. In a safe and caring community, many of these kids are finding healing and choosing to follow Jesus. Hear how God is using simple tools to shape young lives on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Mark and Jane Neumann are helping kids see that the Bible is more than a book. It is a map and compass for life. By connecting God’s Word to real world lessons, they guide young people toward truth, resilience, and faith. In a safe and caring community, many of these kids are finding healing and choosing to follow Jesus. Hear how God is using simple tools to shape young lives on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Annie McCune says our world is desperate for hope, and it begins by slowing down and listening to God. Prayer is not just talking. It is an ongoing conversation that shapes how we live each day. As we trust Him and step out in simple ways, God provides and creates moments of real connection. Hear how listening to God can change everything on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Annie McCune says our world is desperate for hope, and it begins by slowing down and listening to God. Prayer is not just talking. It is an ongoing conversation that shapes how we live each day. As we trust Him and step out in simple ways, God provides and creates moments of real connection. Hear how listening to God can change everything on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Every four years, the World Cup captures the attention of billions. Nations unite, cultures connect, and for a moment, the world shares a common focus. On today’s Making Your Life Count, host Mark Gauthier shares how moments like these can become opportunities for something greater. Through simple gatherings and intentional conversations, even a game can open the door to lasting hope found in Jesus.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Every four years, the World Cup captures the attention of billions. Nations unite, cultures connect, and for a moment, the world shares a common focus. On today’s Making Your Life Count, host Mark Gauthier shares how moments like these can become opportunities for something greater. Through simple gatherings and intentional conversations, even a game can open the door to lasting hope found in Jesus.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Ginny Owens says Scripture has been a steady source of strength and encouragement throughout her life. Despite losing her sight, she has found clarity, hope, and purpose through God’s Word.Hear how Scripture has shaped her faith and her music on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Ginny Owens says Scripture has been a steady source of strength and encouragement throughout her life. Despite losing her sight, she has found clarity, hope, and purpose through God’s Word.Hear how Scripture has shaped her faith and her music on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Steve Rogers says lasting change does not happen without God. True redemption begins when we realize we are forgiven and can finally move forward.Letting go of the past and even learning to forgive ourselves opens the door for real transformation. Hear how God’s presence changes everything on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Steve Rogers says lasting change does not happen without God. True redemption begins when we realize we are forgiven and can finally move forward.Letting go of the past and even learning to forgive ourselves opens the door for real transformation. Hear how God’s presence changes everything on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Sean Rodriguez says prayer has been a key part of his faith journey. Over time, he has learned that effective prayer is not about perfect words, but about a genuine connection with God. Hear what he has discovered about prayer and growing closer to God on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Sean Rodriguez says prayer has been a key part of his faith journey. Over time, he has learned that effective prayer is not about perfect words, but about a genuine connection with God. Hear what he has discovered about prayer and growing closer to God on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Amanda Janson says music has a unique way of connecting us to God. Whether in joyful moments or difficult seasons, songs often become markers of where we have experienced His presence. Through worship, music becomes a powerful way to communicate with God and draw closer to Him. Hear how God uses music to meet us right where we are on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Amanda Janson says music has a unique way of connecting us to God. Whether in joyful moments or difficult seasons, songs often become markers of where we have experienced His presence. Through worship, music becomes a powerful way to communicate with God and draw closer to Him. Hear how God uses music to meet us right where we are on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Trip Lee says singing together is not just a warm up before the sermon. It is one of the ways God shapes His people. From the song of Moses after the Red Sea to the church today, God’s people have always lifted their voices in worship. When believers sing together, they are not celebrating themselves but boasting in the Lord who brought them together. Hear why worship matters on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Trip Lee says singing together is not just a warm up before the sermon. It is one of the ways God shapes His people. From the song of Moses after the Red Sea to the church today, God’s people have always lifted their voices in worship. When believers sing together, they are not celebrating themselves but boasting in the Lord who brought them together. Hear why worship matters on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Elizabeth McKinney grew up around faith but was not sure it was truly her own. In college, feeling unsure and adrift, everything changed when one woman reached out, invited her to coffee, and began walking with her. Through simple, intentional discipleship, Elizabeth discovered her identity in Christ and a calling to help others do the same. Hear how one relationship can change the direction of a life on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Elizabeth McKinney grew up around faith but was not sure it was truly her own. In college, feeling unsure and adrift, everything changed when one woman reached out, invited her to coffee, and began walking with her. Through simple, intentional discipleship, Elizabeth discovered her identity in Christ and a calling to help others do the same. Hear how one relationship can change the direction of a life on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone is something you need to do, even if it might seem difficult. Today on Making Your Life Count, Billie Jauss says stepping up and stepping out are great ways you can make a positive difference in people's livesGo to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone is something you need to do, even if it might seem difficult. Today on Making Your Life Count, Billie Jauss says stepping up and stepping out are great ways you can make a positive difference in people's livesGo to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Louie Giglio says our search for meaning points to something deeper. It points to someone. God has revealed Himself through history and most clearly through Jesus Christ. When we read the Gospels, we discover a God we can actually know. At the cross we see our true worth and purpose. God is not distant. He is a loving Father who meets our questions and invites us into relationship with Him. Hear more on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Louie Giglio says our search for meaning points to something deeper. It points to someone. God has revealed Himself through history and most clearly through Jesus Christ. When we read the Gospels, we discover a God we can actually know. At the cross we see our true worth and purpose. God is not distant. He is a loving Father who meets our questions and invites us into relationship with Him. Hear more on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Francesca Battistelli says music has always been part of her story. From ballet and theater to writing songs in high school, her love for performing eventually grew into a calling to share her faith through music. Because her faith shapes every part of her life, it naturally flows into the songs she writes. Hear how God has guided her journey on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Francesca Battistelli says music has always been part of her story. From ballet and theater to writing songs in high school, her love for performing eventually grew into a calling to share her faith through music. Because her faith shapes every part of her life, it naturally flows into the songs she writes. Hear how God has guided her journey on Making Your Life Count.Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!