HeyJaredMake Monday Matter | Weekly Christian Devotional and Bible Study
Start your week with a little perspective and faith. Hosted by Joni, this weekly Christian devotional is for those who want real encouragement for daily life—no "canned" religion or fluff.
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EP 51 // Lean Into Your Village (Psalm 29:11) (opens the original)
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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 wee
EP 50 // You Can Do Hard Things (Philippians 4:13) (opens the original)
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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."
EP 49 // Be Strong and Courageous (opens the original)
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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:
EP 48 // The Bucket Run with Emily (@run_emmy_run) (opens the original)
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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,
EP 47 // The Rock (and the Skirt Incident) (opens the original)
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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
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