WWTS Daily Podcast

Walk the Next 200 Feet: Trusting Jesus One Step at a Time What if God doesn't show you the entire path because He only wants you to take the next step? In this episode of Walking With the Savior Podcast , John Kirkman compares following Jesus Christ to driving across the country at night—you can only see a short distance ahead, but that's enough to reach your destination. Drawing from th...

A Bad Day Doesn't Define You We've all had days where nothing seems to go right. Mistakes pile up, opportunities slip away, and by the end of the day it's easy to wonder if we'll ever get it right. In this encouraging episode of Walking With the Savior Podcast, John Kirkman reminds us that one bad day doesn't define who we are—and it doesn't define how Jesus Christ se...

The Secret to Lasting Purpose What gives life lasting meaning? Is it chasing bigger goals, greater success, or personal happiness? In this inspiring episode of Walking With the Savior Podcast , John Kirkman explores why true fulfillment isn't found by looking inward, it's found by looking outward through the example of Jesus Christ. Drawing on insights from author Tom Rath, John explains...

Start Your Week With Jesus: A Miracle Monday Morning Meditation Begin your week by resting in the presence of Jesus Christ with this peaceful Miracle Monday Morning Mantra Meditation from Walking With the Savior . Through calming breathing, Christ-centered affirmations, and powerful scriptural promises, John Kirkman invites you to imagine the Savior standing beside you, reminding you that you are...

The Lord Is My Shepherd: Finding Peace in Psalm 23 Psalm 23 has comforted millions of people for generations—and for good reason. In this inspiring episode of Walking With the Savior , John Kirkman explores one of the Bible's most beloved passages, revealing how every verse points us to Jesus Christ as our Good Shepherd. Discover what it means to trust Christ when the path ahead is hidden, fi...

What if one simple list could strengthen your faith every time you felt discouraged? In this episode of Walking With the Savior , John Kirkman shares a powerful confidence-building exercise inspired by The Confident Mind by Nate Zinsser and transforms it into a deeply personal, Christ-centered practice. Instead of listing your greatest accomplishments, John invites you to write down your Top 10 Mo...

Are You Living Like a Lion... or a Sheep? What if you've believed the wrong story about who you are? In this encouraging episode of Walking With the Savior , John Kirkman shares the timeless parable of a lion raised among sheep. Thinking he was just another lamb, the young lion lived in fear and limitation until a mighty lion showed him his true identity. In the same way, Satan wants us to be...

The Lion Cub Who Didn't Know His Strength Have you ever looked at someone with incredible faith and thought, "I'll never be like them"? In this inspiring episode of Walking With the Savior, John Kirkman uses the powerful image of a young lion cub sitting before a mighty lion to teach a life-changing lesson about spiritual growth and divine potential. Just as the cub doesn'...

Sit With the Savior and Begin Your Day in Peace Start your morning by slowing down and experiencing the Savior's love through this guided Miracle Morning Mantra Meditation. John Kirkman invites you to imagine sitting beside Jesus Christ—around a campfire or on a peaceful park bench—and listening as He reminds you that He knows you completely. He knows your struggles, your victories, your mist...

Can your mistakes reduce your value in God's eyes? John Kirkman shares the powerful illustration of the crumpled $20 bill to remind us that no matter how bruised, broken, or burdened we become, our worth never changes. Through the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, our value is forever established—not by our successes or failures, but by the price the Savior willingly paid for each of us. Jo...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your ability—it's your belief? In this inspiring message, John Kirkman shares the incredible story of Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile, a feat once believed to be impossible. He draws a powerful parallel to our spiritual lives, where fear, self-doubt, addiction, discouragement, and past mistakes can become barriers we mistaken...

John Kirkman reflects on a powerful message from President Russell M. Nelson reminding us that God has more in mind for us than we often have for ourselves. Too often we focus on our weaknesses, fears, past mistakes, and current circumstances, allowing them to limit our vision of what is possible. But God sees something greater—our potential, our purpose, and the person we are becoming. In this en...

Is God still speaking—and are we listening? In this inspiring message, John Kirkman reflects on the story of Samuel and the powerful prayer, "Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth." He shares how distractions, noise, and the busyness of modern life can make it difficult to hear the Savior's voice, even though He is constantly trying to reach us. By slowing down, praying, studying the...

Fear has a way of stealing our confidence, but what if the solution isn't fighting fear harder? In this inspiring episode of Walking With the Savior Podcast Daily, John Kirkman explores the powerful truth found in 1 John 4:18: "Perfect love casteth out fear." Using examples from David facing Goliath, Esther approaching the king, and Peter walking on water, John explains that true co...

Have you ever felt stuck in the same cycle, wondering if you'll ever truly change? In this encouraging episode of Walking With the Savior Podcast Daily , John Kirkman shares a powerful truth: Satan wants you to despair, but Jesus Christ wants to help you repair. Using inspiring examples from the Savior's ministry, John explains that Christ doesn't move away from broken people—He mov...

Have you ever felt unqualified, insecure, or afraid to step into something God is calling you to do? In this inspiring Walking With the Savior Daily episode, John Kirkman explores the story of Gideon from the Book of Judges—a man who started out hiding in fear and convinced he wasn't capable of making a difference. Yet when the Lord appeared to him, He called Gideon something surprising: &quo...

What if grace works a lot like buying a bicycle? In this powerful Walking With the Savior Daily episode, John Kirkman shares Stephen Robinson's beloved Parable of the Bicycle, a story that beautifully illustrates the relationship between our efforts and the saving grace of Jesus Christ. A little girl works tirelessly to save enough money for the bicycle of her dreams, only to discover that sh...

Have you ever felt like life is one giant uphill climb? In this encouraging Walking With the Savior Daily episode, John Kirkman shares The Parable of the Bicycle, a simple but powerful reminder that difficult seasons don't mean something is wrong with you. Just like a bicycle is built for hills—not just smooth roads—we are built to grow through challenges, setbacks, and steep climbs. John exp...

What would it feel like to sit beside Jesus and simply hear Him remind you of who you are? In this peaceful Miracle Monday Morning Mantra Meditation, John Kirkman guides listeners through a calming visualization where they walk along a quiet path, sit beside a flowing stream, and meet the Savior. As you rest in His presence, you receive simple but powerful truths: You are loved. You are valuable....

When the world tries to tell you who you are and the shadows. Start to dim your heart. Lift your eyes. There's truth to find. You're His creation chosen divine. Every breath you take, HE knows your name. Your never lost His love remains. You're Awesome! You're AMAZING! You're love forever blazing! With Heavens light inside you're soul You're valuable!, Unshakable...

Have you ever felt small in a room full of important people? In this heartfelt episode, John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful experience from an unforgettable wedding reception filled with community leaders, influential people, and excitement about who might walk through the door next. While standing in the crowd, John had a profound realization about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Drawing on...

Ever feel like you've hit your limit? Like your battery is stuck at 1% and there's nothing left to give? In this encouraging episode, John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful truth from 2 Corinthians 12:9: God's strength shows up strongest when we feel weakest. What feels like the end of the road may actually be the beginning of a divine plot twist. When life gets heavy, Christ doesn&...

Ever feel like everyone else has life figured out while you're just spinning in circles? In this playful and heartfelt devotional, John Merrill Kirkman shares the story of "Ducky" a little duck who feels out of place in a big, busy river. Through this simple analogy, John reminds us of a profound truth found in Deuteronomy 7: God sees you as special, chosen, and deeply loved. No mat...

Ever feel like your spiritual fire has fizzled out? In this fun and relatable message, John Merrill Kirkman compares our faith to a campfire. Just like a campfire needs fresh wood every day, our spiritual lives need daily connection with Jesus Christ. Through humor, camping stories, marshmallows, and practical faith lessons, John reminds us that needing to start again isn't failure—it's...

What if one of the most powerful things you could do this week is simply sit with the Savior? In this special Miracle Monday Meditation Mantra, John Merrill Kirkman shares a simple yet profound spiritual practice called Sitting with the Savior. Inspired by the teachings of Henry B. Eyring, this guided reflection invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with Jesus Christ in a persona...