Mornings With Dave & Natalie

Imagine a coffee shop date with the God of the universe. What would He say to you?

Sometimes it's easy to gloss over the kind things your spouse does for you. But this Valentine's week is as good as any to thank them for the sacrifices they make for your family!

Are you bothered by thoughts that the person who hurt you is living a better life than you? Do you find yourself dwelling on the hurt and pain they caused you? Tim Markle with Forgiveness Factor reminds us it's time to come alive with forgiveness.

Whether it's by a huge stack of Amazon returns, a dresser full of toe socks or a decades-old collection of knick-knacks, we've all gotten carried away by something!

Tim Markle of Forgiveness Factor encourages us to find time for rest and things that refuel us, such as prayer, worship and SLEEP. Only then will we truly have the energy to forgive.  

Natalie is back from Nicaragua, where she ate the spiciest pepper she's ever eaten in her life after someone challenged her to do it! This prompted morning show listeners to chime in with stories of the craziest challenges they've ever accepted.

We're celebrating a couple birthdays this week and learning more about the platinum rule: Treat others how they want to be treated. 

If you're struggling with addiction, let this be the year you get help! 

Dave and Natalie both had to take a sick day recently. One of them watched Hallmark movies all day. (That someone was not Natalie.) What are your go-to sick day activities?

Over $160,000 was raised at Culver's stores around Wisconsin for Abundant Life Christian School, showing the power of community support. 

Tim Markle of Forgiveness Factor talks about getting help when you need it. If you're struggling to forgive someone, this one's for you!

Did you cry when you dropped your kid off at college? Are the joys of potty training forever ingrained in your brain? With Natalie's youngest transitioning out of a crib this week, she's in her feels and reminiscing about parenting milestones with "Mornings With Dave & Natalie" listeners.

Sarah Tachon of Kindness Is Contagious reflects on the Abundant Life Christian School tragedy last month and shares how God has used Micah Tyler's song "Different" on the journey toward healing. Her tip? Share that song with someone today!

How much of a difference could it make if you spent five minutes focusing on forgiveness? Tim Markle of Forgiveness Factor uses a little bit of a humor to set forgiveness goals for the year ahead. 

Happy New Year! In a conversation sparked by a Colombian New Year's tradition in Natalie's family, listeners share what attitudes and mindsets they're leaving behind in 2024 and what habits they want to change in 2025.

A school superintendent's comment about Squishmallows dissipated an anxious moment for Sarah Tachon of Kindness Is Contagious. She tells "Mornings With Dave & Natalie" listeners what they can learn from this encounter.

Tim Markle of Forgiveness Factor takes time to reflect on lessons learned in 2024 before looking ahead to 2025.

The last verse of Joy to the World says, "He rules the world with truth and grace" ... unless you're Natalie's 5-year-old, who thinks it's "juice and grapes." Listeners chime in with their own funniest misheard lyrics on this episode of "Mornings With Dave & Natalie."

Sarah Tachon shares how an anonymous gift has made a big difference for children in Rock County.

Tim Markle from Forgiveness Factor points out the oxymorons in the Christmas story and how that provides hope this holiday season.

What would you do if someone gave you an earwax candle-making kit or a monogrammed toilet brush? Dave & Natalie hear about listeners' awkward gift encounters.

As Madison heals from the tragedy of a school shooting this week, Sarah Tachon reminds us of Mr. Rogers' words of wisdom to "look for the helpers" in difficult times.

Still reeling from a school shooting in the Madison community, Tim Markle of Forgiveness Factor shares his thoughts on healing and leaning into the of Jesus after a tragedy.

From presents in Metamucil containers to McDonald's chicken nuggets at the Christmas dinner table, some childhood holiday traditions never die!

A potter in St. Germain, Wisconsin, made a big impact on Sarah Tachon, inspiring a kindness story about seeing the good in others.