Taxi moderating, morning car drama, and being held hostage in a Walmart parking lot!

In Episode 53, Joni shares why praying for patience is a dangerous game. From refereeing her early-bird and night-owl daughters to waiting out a stranger who parked two car doors right against her vehicle, Joni reflects on how God gives us everyday moments to practice patience. Join us as we look at James 1:5 and discover how to choose peace when life slows us down!

Key Scripture:

• James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

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High school bets, neon running vests, wet shoes, and what happens when you finally change your "no" to a "yes"!

In Episode 52, Joni shares her experience speaking at a women's event after years of staying out of the spotlight. From pre-event jittery rainy runs to her daughter working the room handing out folders, Joni reflects on how God orchestrates every detail when we listen to His quiet nudges. Join us as we look at Psalm 32:8 and explore what it means to follow God's guidance—even when it makes us a little nervous!

Key Scripture:

• Psalm 32:8: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."

  
  

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Sick kids, zero sleep, and the power of an SOS prayer text!

In Episode 51, Joni wraps up a 3-week series on sports and faith by sharing what happened when sickness hit both of her daughters during volleyball season. When you can't fix the exhaustion or the chaos, sometimes doing the hard thing means raising your hand and asking your people to pray. Join us as we talk about Psalm 29:11, Philippians 4:6–7, writing "strength and peace" on your arm, and why we were never meant to carry the heavy weeks alone.

Key Scriptures:

Psalm 29:11: "The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace."

Philippians 4:6–7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God..."

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Candy wrappers, cross-country PRs, Lotus coffee bribes, and learning how to shake off mid-game errors!

This week, Joni shares how her sister's cross-country coaching mantra ("You can do hard things") led to a 40-second race PR and a saved candy wrapper quote. Plus, a mid-game volleyball breakthrough, why Moses had to put in his reps, and a simple 3-step formula for our faith: research, practice, and repeat.

Key Scripture:

• Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."

  
  

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First-game nerves, volleyball season kickoffs, and a God who knows exactly what we need before we step onto the court!

In Episode 49, Joni shares a story about praying for her daughter before her first volleyball game, an unexpected moment with a teammate's prayer cards, and why God doesn't always take away our nerves. Join us as we look at Joshua 1:9 and remember that true courage isn't the absence of fear—it's knowing God is walking right beside you wherever you go.

Key Scripture:

• Joshua 1:9: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

  
  

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What happens when you’re committed to running every single day and the Minnesota deer flies refuse to cooperate? You put a bucket on your head, keep running, and accidentally go viral!

In Make Monday Matter’s very first guest episode, Joni sits down with her coworker, friend, and fellow runner Emily (@run_emmy_run on Instagram). Emily shares the story behind her 2,000+ day streak of running through every kind of crazy Minnesota weather, how a bucket became her secret weapon against deer flies, and what it’s like when millions of people watch your run.

Together, they chat about staying faithful to the daily work God puts in front of us—even when it looks a little ridiculous to everyone else (just ask Noah!).

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Teacher workshops are back, which means testing out the new morning routine! Between curly hair struggles, last-minute water bottle hunting, and pulling into the parking lot at 7:53 AM, Joni reflects on what it actually means to start your day well.

In Episode 47, we look at Matthew 7 and why building your morning on the Rock matters way more than having a picture-perfect schedule. Plus, Joni shares a hilarious near-disaster story from the years-of-service award ceremony!

Key Scripture:

• Matthew 7:24: "Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock."

  
  

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What do you do when a simple morning turns into a chain reaction of flat tires, no-gas gas stations, Walmart detours, and the absolute peak of our summer dental saga?

In Episode 46, Joni shares a hilarious and painfully relatable day where she earned an A for effort, but failed at accomplishing anything on her to-do list. Join us as we look at Psalm 29:11 and discover that real peace isn't about having a trouble-free day—it's about recognizing the presence of Jesus right in the middle of the mess (and yes, there's a happy ending involving 50% off shoes!).

Key Scripture:

• Psalm 29:11: "The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace."

  
  

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