Elevate the Day®

Have you ever wondered if God can truly redeem anysituation? In this episode of Elevate the Day, hosts Jennifer Covelloand Karen Salisbury welcome Reverend Tommy O'Dell, grandson of legendary missionaries TL and Daisy Osborne and author of Delivered from Hell . With over 45 years of preaching the gospel in more than a hundred countries, Tommy's story is one of the most remarkable you will...

Have you ever noticed that the more you dwell on something painful, the bigger it gets? In this episode of Elevate the Day, hosts Jennifer Covello and Karen Salisbury dig into one of the most important battles any of us will ever face: the battle of our thoughts. They unpack why you are not powerless against negative thinking and how God's Word is your most powerful weapon against doubt, shame...

Are you scared about the future? In this episode of Elevate the Day, hosts Jennifer Covello and Karen Salisbury address one of the most pressing questions people are asking right now: where is God in all of this, and what does the future actually hold? Drawing from Scripture, they share why the answer is not found in the headlines but in the Word of God, and how faith can carry you through even th...

Have you ever wondered if God is speaking to you? In this episode of Elevate the Day, hosts Jennifer Covelloand Karen Salisbury welcome Rev. Dale Mast, author of Secrets to Hearing God's Voice , for a conversation packed with practical insight on tuning in to what God is saying. Rev. Mast is an author, speaker, and recognized voice inministry whose journey is as compelling as the message he ca...

Has someone hurt you? Whether it was a minor misunderstanding or a deep betrayal, we all carry the weight of being wronged. But knowing we should forgive and actually doing it are two very different things. In this episode of Elevate the Day, hosts Jennifer Covello and Karen Salisbury dig into one of the most universal human experiences: being wronged, and what it truly looks like to move past it...

Are you caught in the cycle of striving, feeling like nomatter what you do it's never quite enough? In this episode of Elevate the Day, hosts Jennifer Covello and Karen Salisbury explore what it truly means to abide in God's presence rather than striving for His approval. Drawing from John 15, they unpack why the fruit of theSpirit grows naturally when we are rooted in God, and how resting...

Are you equipped for spiritual warfare? In this episode of Elevate the Day, hosts Jennifer Covello and Karen Salisbury sit down with Reverend Donna Shambach, author of Confronting the Unseen Realm , to unpack one of the most overlooked topics in the Christian faith: your spiritual authority and how to walk in it every day. Donna shares what prompted her to write this eye-opening book and why so ma...

Life moves fast and it's easy to miss the joy in the everyday moments. In this episode of Elevate the Day, we explore why choosing joy is less about your circumstances and more about your perspective. From gratitude journals to celebrating small wins, they share practical ways to embrace the life God has given you right now, not someday. Key Topics: • Choosing joy as a daily decision • Finding...

Feeling lost when life's big decisions hit? You are not alone. In this episode, Jennifer and Karen get real about the chaos that comes with uncertainty, using the fun analogy of picking from a 64-pack of crayons to describe how overwhelming choices can feel. Karen shares how a GPS became her lifeline while navigating construction chaos in Minneapolis, and how that experience mirrors the way Go...

What does it mean to truly invest in the next generation? In this episode of the Elevate the Day Podcast, Reverend John Nuzzo, author of The Acceleration Mandate talks about one of the most urgent conversations happening in the church today. John believes our calling is to empower the next generation to build their own framework for faith while standing alongside them with wisdom, experience, and...

Do you ever give your worries to God... and then quietly take them right back? You're not alone. In this episode, Jennifer Covello and Karen Salisbury get real about worry, faith, and what it actually looks like to cast your cares upon the Lord. Spoiler: it's more than a phrase. It's a practice. Together, we walk through four practical steps to help yourelease what you've been hold...

Have you ever noticed how quickly doubt and negativity can crowd out your faith if you let them? In this week's episode, we dig into what it really looks like to tend your spiritual life with intention. Using the metaphor of a garden, they walk through four practical steps to identify the thoughts that are choking out your faith and replace them with God's truth. This one is personal, prac...

Have you ever felt like your prayers weren't reaching God? You're not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Reverend Marvin Yoder for a biblically rich, practically grounded conversation about whyprayers go unanswered and how to pray with real effectiveness. Rev. Yoder walks us through the types of prayer found inScripture, including intercession, thanksgiving, and supplication, and exp...

Are you frustrated that your spiritual growth isn'thappening fast enough? This week on the Elevate The Day Podcast, we share why patience is not just a virtue, it's a requirement for a fruitful faith journey. Growth cannot be rushed. Just as a gardener tends to plantsover time, we must nurture our spiritual development with prayer, community, and trust in God's perfect timing. This epi...

Is your life feeling out of balance? Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or like everything is spinning out of control? In thisweek's Elevate the Day podcast, we  explore what it means to live a life aligned with God's purpose. Using the simple illustration of an out-of-balance washingmachine, they reveal how spiritual alignment impacts every area of life. You'll discover why discipline...

The Miracle That Left Doctors Speechless | A PowerfulTestimony of God's Faithfulness What do you do when a phone call changes everything? This week on the Elevate The Day Podcast, we welcome Rev. Errin Cody Hankins for a moving conversation about the miraculous healing of her son after a life-threatening allergic reaction. As doctors fought to save his life, Errin chose faith over fear. Throug...

Do you see yourself the way God sees you? Too often we allow fear, past mistakes, insecurity, or theopinions of others to define who we are. But God's Word tells a completely different story. In this episode of the Elevate the Day Podcast, JenniferCovello and Karen Jensen Salisbury explore what it means to embrace your true identity in Christ. Through biblical examples like Joshua and Caleb, D...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by fear, discouraged bycircumstances, or powerless against life's challenges? What if God has already given you everything you need to overcome? In this week's episode of the Elevate the Day Podcast,we explore what it means to walk in the authority Jesus has given every believer. Through Scripture and practicalencouragement, they discuss how to replace fear wit...

In this week's episode of Elevate the Day, we welcome Rev. Lauren Hirschy, author of Lead the Legacy: Parenting That Reflects God's Heart , for an encouraging conversation about biblical parenting and raising children with purpose. Whether you're parenting toddlers, teenagers, adult children, or investing in the next generation as a grandparent, this episode offers practical, faith-fil...

Disappointment is something we all experience, but itdoesn't have to define our faith journey. In this episode of Elevate the Day, we have an honestconversation about navigating life's unexpected turns and learning to trust God even when circumstances don't make sense. Whether you're facing unanswered prayers, brokenexpectations, loss, or simply wondering, "Why, God?" thi...

Celebrating 300 Episodes! Can you believe it? We are celebrating 300 episodes of the Elevate The Day Podcast! In this special milestone episode, Jennifer Covello and Karen Jensen Salisbury reflect on the unexpected journey that brought Elevate The Day to life and share the powerful lessons they've learned about faith, perseverance, consistency, and trusting God's timing. If you've ever...

What does it really mean to be "in Christ"? In this episode of Elevate the Day, we welcome author, Bible teacher, and minister Rev. Tony Cooke to discuss the life-changing truths found in his latest book, “In Christ Jesus.” Together, we explore one of the most foundational yet oftenmisunderstood concepts of the Christian faith: our identity in Christ. Many believers know they have accept...

Have you ever felt overlooked, underappreciated, or wondered if your hard work even matters? In a world that encourages self-promotion and seeking recognition, God's Word points us toward a different path—humility, faithfulness, and trust in His timing. In our newest Elevate the Day Podcast episode, we discuss why humility is one of the most powerful qualities a believer can cultivate and how...

Faith gets tested when life feels uncertain, but that’s oftenwhere belief grows the most. In this episode of Elevate the Day, we discuss how to keep trusting God even throughsetbacks, disappointment, and difficult seasons. Using the story of Peter walking on water, this conversationexplores what happens when we keep our eyes on Jesus instead of our circumstances. You’ll be encouraged to strengthen...

In this powerful episode of Elevate The Day Podcast, we sit down with Wesley Burns to discuss purpose, calling, career transitions, and learning how to follow God’s direction with confidence. Wesley shares his journey from pursuing a future in finance to stepping into ministry and discovering that not every good opportunity is necessarily a God opportunity. Through honest conversation and practica...