John Ed Mathison

Daily Got a Minute Message with John Ed

In each episode of “Got a Minute,” retired Methodist minister John Ed Mathison will share a small piece of wisdom to help you through your day.

Author

John Ed Mathison

Category

Religion

Podcast website

gotaminute.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Who's at Your Funeral? 23.02.2026

You can actually take a photograph in your mind of a lot of people you will meet “up there.”  Are there others you need to carry with you?

The Higher Road 20.02.2026

 We have very little control of other people’s opinion of us, but we ought to be in complete control of our opinion of them – and how we express it with kindness and love. 

Pillow Fighting Pay Per View 19.02.2026

What would happen if we were as interested in loving and encouraging each other as fighting each other – even if it’s just with pillows?

Dog Dependent 18.02.2026

Just because some things might have a day, be sure you know that this day is that day.

AI Detection Mistake 17.02.2026

Proper behavior will produce helpful results.  In life, use your clarinets to make music and not to fool AI detection systems.

Teacher of the Year 16.02.2026

 How could you use your creative gifts to make life better for somebody?  You might give somebody the incentive and the resources to try to write a narrative for a life that counts.

80 Year Old Iron Man 13.02.2026

 It’s never too late to take on a new challenge.  What new challenge are you willing to take on today?

"Alabama ‘til I die" 12.02.2026

That young man has a Godly winning attitude. What’s your attitude?

Age is Just a Number 11.02.2026

 Is age an excuse or a reality when you give a negative response to an opportunity? 

Discipline 10.02.2026

When the anthem started, every player put his hand over his heart and stood at attention.  I love that discipline.

Failure Isn't Final 09.02.2026

L ike Charley Brown, Schulz never let rejection or failure stop him.  Never let failures stop you.  Don’t quit.  

Integrity 06.02.2026

Integrity today is seldom seen.  While it may be unpopular and seldomly practiced, integrity is knowing that doing the right thing is the right thing to do.

Excellence 05.02.2026

W e all know the excellent results.  Just imagine what can happen in your life today if you do everything with excellence.  

Never Quit 04.02.2026

 C.S. Lewis wrote that that the Devil’s best strategy is to get Christians preoccupied with their failures – then he will stroll to victory.  Don’t ever quit or give up.

Proper Preparation 03.02.2026

Results are directly related to preparation.  Proper preparation prevents poor performance.  How are you preparing today for the biggest game in town – the game of life?

Proper Preparation 02.02.2026

 Proper preparation prevents poor performance.  How are you preparing today for the biggest game in town – the game of life?

A Standing Ovation 30.01.2026

 Forgiveness is the only way to heal a bad situation in life.  

The Power of Thank You 29.01.2026

Most people want to know that they are loved and appreciated.  2 simple words to help people feel that way are “thank you” – use them a lot today!

The Secret to Peace 28.01.2026

Remember what Gladstone teaches us when the love of power is replaced by the power of love, then you will experience peace.

An Attitude of Gratitude 27.01.2026

Today, have an attitude of gratitude for all the wonderful blessings that you enjoy. You are on top of the grass.

When God Turns Prison Into Purpose 26.01.2026

What event in your life that you think is tough does God want to use to turn it into something terrific?

Aggressively Appreciated 23.01.2026

You can give someone a good paycheck today with healthy words of appreciation.

No Virtue of Our Own 22.01.2026

Friends, don’t you think that it’s time today to humble ourselves and confess our sins and ask for God’s forgiveness and healing on our land? I believe that it’s time to return to God and seek His guidance.

Never Truly Lost 21.01.2026

Don’t ever give up on looking for something that is lost. God never gives up.

Influence 20.01.2026

If it's possible to positively affect the problem, do it and get on with it, but if the problem is beyond your ability to affect it, put it out of your mind and move on. 

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