KCBI's Day of Prayer 2026

Pastor Tom Pennington shares practical biblical encouragement for those battling fear and anxiety. Drawing from personal experiences with serious health struggles, he explains that anxiety often begins with fear about what might happen next. Instead of letting anxious thoughts take over, Tom encourages listeners to “stop listening to yourself and start talking to yourself” by rehearsing the truth...

Pastor Tom Pennington offers a calming prayer for those carrying fear, worry, or anxiety. He reminds listeners to lift their eyes above their circumstances and remember the unchanging character of God — that He is wise, loving, powerful, and fully in control. This prayer encourages us to rest in the peace God promises, even in the middle of uncertainty and difficult seasons.

Chuck Swindoll reflects on the reality that every person has experienced hurt and every person has someone they need to forgive. Whether the pain comes from broken relationships, betrayal, abuse, or deep disappointment, forgiveness is often difficult and deeply emotional. Chuck shares that reconciliation carries powerful healing, but it begins when we choose to do what is right and trust God with...

Chuck Swindoll shares why forgiveness is not optional in the Christian life, but an essential part of following Jesus. Whether we are asking for forgiveness or extending it to someone else, the process can be difficult and deeply personal. Yet Chuck reminds us that there is incredible healing found in a forgiving spirit, and that God uses forgiveness to bring freedom, restoration, and peace into o...

Chuck Swindoll opens the hour with a heartfelt prayer of gratitude for the life-changing hope found in Jesus Christ. As KCBI celebrates 50 years of ministry, Chuck reflects on the many ways God has used encouraging words, music, and the gospel to reach people who are hurting, lonely, and searching for hope. This prayer is a reminder that God still meets people right where they are and faithfully c...

As KCBI looks ahead to the future, Matt Austin shares a prayer for the people who will discover the ministry for the very first time. He asks God to use KCBI to bring encouragement, healing, comfort, and hope to listeners walking through difficult seasons. Matt also reflects on KCBI’s heart for personal ministry and community, praying that new listeners across North and Central Texas will experien...

Matt Austin shares how KCBI has grown over the past 50 years by following God’s leading one step at a time. Using Acts 1:8 as a model, he reflects on KCBI’s mission to serve Dallas-Fort Worth, expand into surrounding communities, and continue sharing the hope of Jesus throughout Texas and beyond. This conversation is a reminder that KCBI’s growth has never simply been about reach, but about faithf...

Matt Austin looks back on the beginnings of KCBI and how God has grown the ministry over the past 50 years. From a small signal in downtown Dallas to reaching millions across North and Central Texas, this conversation highlights the mission that has remained the same since 1976: sharing the hope of Jesus through encouraging music and the truth of God’s Word. Matt also reflects on the unique reach...

As KCBI celebrates 50 years of ministry, General Manager Matt Austin opens the Day of Prayer by thanking God for His faithfulness through every season. This prayer reflects on the lives changed, the families encouraged, and the generations impacted through KCBI’s ministry. It’s a prayer of gratitude for the past and hope for the future, asking God to continue using KCBI to share the love and hope...