One Day Closer

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One Day Closer
  • One Day Closer

    3 seasons

    Each episode of One Day Closer spotlights an exciting story from an individual, church, or parachurch ministry who is using their One Day Closer to eternity to spread Jesus’ hope and purpose.

  • The State of Young Men in America

    Young men are lonely, searching, and more spiritually open than most people think. What if the church stopped waiting for them to clean up and started inviting them in exactly as they are? What is actually holding us back from reaching the young men right in front of us?

  • Bringing Jesus to Our Own Backyard

    There are more non-Christians in the United States right now than the entire population of Russia. The mission field is not far away. It is right across the street. What if the greatest thing you could do for the kingdom this week was simply invite your neighbor over for dinner? What is one small...

  • Examining the Architecture of Our Lives

    Are you building staircases that lead nowhere in your spiritual life? Many Christians claim core convictions from Scripture, yet live with elements that don't connect to their foundation in Christ. What small stories are you believing about yourself that don't align with God's truth? Discover how...

  • When Recovery Meets Redemption

    The demon-possessed man in Luke 8 went from living among tombs to becoming a beacon of hope for his community. Recovery Church is proving that when recovery meets redemption, transformed lives become powerful testimonies. Are you ready to find your identity in Christ rather than your struggles?

  • Bringing the Savior into the School Day

    What if public school students could learn about Jesus during school hours? LifeWise Academy is making it happen legally in over 1,000 schools across 33 states. Students are being saved, families are returning to church, and kids are becoming evangelists on their own playgrounds.

  • Worship that Reorders Our Hearts

    Are you worshiping through your music, or is your music worshiping you? The songs we listen to shape our hearts in ways we often don't realize. True worship isn't just Sunday morning - it's a daily rhythm that transforms how we live. What if your playlist could become a tool for spiritual formati...

  • Building Healthy Leaders

    Are you using your influence to elevate yourself or empower others? The difference between these two approaches creates vastly different ripple effects in leadership. Every decision you make as a leader impacts not just your immediate team, but everyone they will eventually influence. What kind o...

  • Renew Your Mind And Shape Your World

    Only 4% of Christians hold a consistent biblical worldview. Are you being shaped by God's truth or cultural patterns? The question isn't whether you're being formed - it's what is forming you and into what. Time to stop passively absorbing cultural messages and start actively renewing your mind t...

  • Raising Boys in Today’s Culture

    Every boy asks one fundamental question: Do I have what it takes? In a culture sending mixed messages about masculinity, fathers hold the key to raising sons who know not just who they are, but whose they are. Are you being intentional about your son's formation into biblical manhood?

  • More Than a Game

    100 kids try out for basketball. Only 35 make the team. What happens to the other 65? Young Life Hoops is proving that everyone deserves a place to belong and discover their purpose. Sometimes the most powerful ministry happens not in a church building, but on a basketball court.

  • Inspiring Hearts Through Stories & Songs

    What if the key to helping kids remember God's word was hiding in something they already love? Music has the power to embed biblical truths in young hearts for a lifetime. You don't need to be perfect to start teaching children about faith - you just need to be available.

  • Visiting the Fatherless: The Church’s Call to Show Up

    Over 15,000 kids in Pennsylvania foster care are waiting for someone to simply show up. When churches wrap around struggling families with Care Communities, 90% of foster families stay committed beyond two years. How is God stirring your heart toward the vulnerable children in your community?

  • Relationships That Reach the Nations

    Did you know that Christianity is growing fastest in countries where it's most dangerous to be a Christian? China, Pakistan, and Iran are seeing explosive church growth despite intense persecution. What does this teach us about how the gospel really spreads?

  • All Of Christ for All Of Life

    What if the mission field isn't across the ocean but right at your dinner table? Everyone is chasing after being enough - but what if Christ has already done what we could never do for ourselves?

  • One Nation Under God: Fact or Forgotten?

    America was founded as a covenant nation under God, but are we still living by those principles? Nations are sustained not by systems, but by convictions. When moral foundations collapse, societies don't last long. Are you ready to be part of spiritual renewal in your community?

  • Serving with the Savior

     Faith in Jesus was never meant to be passive—it was designed to move us toward people in service. What would change in your community if you truly served like Jesus served?

  • The Emotionally Intelligent Apology

    Emotional intelligence transforms apologies from mere words into genuine healing by helping us understand both our own emotions and others' perspectives.

  • Cultivating Courageous Conviction

    What would you sacrifice for your faith? Dietrich Bonhoeffer saw what others couldn't see and stood when others sat down. His story reveals how God uses our most difficult experiences to prepare us for our greatest calling. Are you cultivating the kind of courageous conviction that can stand agai...

  • Whatever It Is, The Answer Is Yes

    True surrender to God isn't a one-time decision but a daily choice to align our will with His purposes. It begins with small steps of obedience in everyday moments and grows into readiness for bigger acts of faith. Every believer is called to mission, starting right where they are - whether at wo...

  • Every Child Needs a Champion

    Children represent some of the most vulnerable in our society today, having no political power and depending entirely on adults for their needs. True ministry requires long-term investment, empowering local communities, and preparing young people not just to survive but to thrive as independent a...

  • Living With Courage & Conviction

    Discover powerful lessons from the Pilgrims about faith, perseverance, and trusting God through life's greatest challenges. This inspiring message explores how the Pilgrims' biblical worldview transformed their understanding of suffering, success, and God's sovereignty, offering practical wisdom ...

  • Establishing Missional Communities

    Sometimes we can get so caught up in doing church that we can forget what it means to be the church in the world. Pastor Zach McAlack joins Brennen Sullivan to have a conversation about establishing missional communities.

  • Speak the Truth in Love, But Remember...

    What does it look like to speak the truth in love but remember that we can't control how people respond? Jeremy Samek joins Brennen Sullivan for a conversation.