Brand New Day
Want this next season in life to be your best? Find encouragement and practical ideas to help you love God and reach people like never before with our weekly Brand New Day podcast. Let Michael Thompson’s wise, disarming words – sprinkled with his soul-soothing piano – inspire you to fulfill your purpose with joy.
Episodes
94 episodes
Episode 94: Silent Night
Christmas may be over, but we still have cause to celebrate one of the most glorious of all days in history. We don't know exactly the date when Jesus was born, but we do know that it was a moment when God entered into this world, bringing hope...
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Season 6
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Episode 94
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Episode 93: Yes, Merry Christmas to You!
It can be tempting to focus on what's missing during the Christmas season. But in this episode from last year, Michael Thompson explains why he loves speaking the words, "Merry Christmas!" as a blessing over people to encourage them to focus on...
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Season 6
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Episode 93
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Episode 92: Christmas music special
As we prepare to celebrate Jesus' birth, sometimes there's no better way to get our hearts ready than to focus on music that lifts our hearts and brings peace to our souls. To help us do just that, we're sharing this special episode...
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Season 6
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Episode 92
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Episode 91: Good News of Great Joy!
In a dark world that is spiritually blinded to the gospel, we have good news of great joy for all people — including us! In this Brand New Day episode from last year, Michael Thompson encourages us to focus on the awesome future we...
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Season 6
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Episode 91
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28:51
Episode 90: A great way to love Muslims
In this episode from last year, Michael welcomes Prayercast Director Chris Ruge for an engaging conversation that will open your eyes to a group many of us think very little about: the world's 1.8 billion Muslims. Chris recounts how...
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Season 6
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Episode 90
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25:47
Episode 89: God provides in unexpected ways
Days before OneWay leadership was scheduled to close on our new ministry home, President Michael Thompson broke a vertebrae in his lower back. For the past month, instead of heading up our move into the new facility, Michael has been struggling...
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Season 6
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Episode 89
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21:33
Episode 88: How to Hear God's Voice
Sometimes in dark moments we might question whether God still speaks to His people. But Michael Thompson reminds us this week to actively seek Him. We can go to God with childlike questions, knowing that when He answers, His sheep know His voic...
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Season 6
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Episode 88
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12:32
Episode 87: The Greatest Miracle
Last week, we remembered the passing of a dear friend of OneWay a year ago, and today we offer a reprise of the companion episode to When the Miracle Doesn’t Come. In this follow-up episode, Michael ventures out to address an even more...
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Season 6
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Episode 87
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8:42
Episode 86: When the miracle doesn't come
We've all had those times when we're desperate, when a situation seems hopeless. We cry out to God for a miracle. We know He can do it. We pray against all odds for God to give us our miracle...and then He doesn't...at least not how we would ha...
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Season 6
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Episode 86
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15:19
Episode 85: Tell what God has done for you
There’s something irresistible about an amazing story, isn’t there? In this week’s episode, Michael invites listeners into OneWay’s new podcast, One80, to hear incredible transformation stories of God at work in peoples’ lives. Li...
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Season 6
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Episode 85
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53:28
Episode 84: Living a Life of Praise
Enjoy this episode from January 2021! Michael implores us to make praising God the theme of our lives this year: at all times, in all circumstances. He explores why God not only deserves our praise, but how it changes the atmosphere withi...
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Season 6
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Episode 84
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19:11
Episode 83: Renew in 2022
Happy New Year, Beloved Ones!On the final episode of Brand New Day in 2021, Michael Thompson encourages listeners that God is in control. He rules and reigns over the nations!No matter how difficult the past year m...
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Season 6
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Episode 83
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6:51
Episode 82: Silent Night
Merry Christmas, friends!On this eve of Christmas, we celebrate the most glorious of all days in history. We don't know exactly the date when Jesus was born, but we do know that it was a moment when God entered into this world, br...
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Season 6
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Episode 82
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11:39
Episode 81: Yes, Merry Christmas to you!
"Merry Christmas!"It can be tempting to focus on what's missing during the Christmas season. But on this episode of Brand New Day, Michael Thompson explains why he loves speaking the words, "Merry Christmas!" as a bles...
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Season 6
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Episode 81
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12:21
Episode 80: Christmas music special
As we prepare to celebrate Jesus' birth, sometimes there's no better way to get our hearts ready than to focus on music that lifts our hearts and brings peace to our souls. Enjoy this special episode from last Christmas featuring the mus...
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Season 6
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Episode 80
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1:03:09
Episode 79: Good news of great joy!
In a dark world that is spiritually blinded to the gospel, we have good news of great joy for all people—including us! In this week’s episode of Brand New Day, Michael Thompson encourages us to focus on the awesome future we have in...
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Season 6
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Episode 79
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28:51
Episode 78: Dreaming of a white Christmas
Despite the disappointment and chaos in the world, can this Christmas still be beautiful? In this week’s episode of the Brand New Day podcast, listen in as Michael Thompson remembers the joy of past Christmases and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 78
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24:14
Episode 77: Count your blessings
Happy Thanksgiving from the Brand New Day podcast team! In this week’s episode, Michael Thompson share a practical tip to count your blessings as you gather with loved ones. You'll be inspired by Psalm 103, a song King David wrote thanki...
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Season 6
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Episode 77
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9:17
Epsidoe 76: Sleepless? Tips to find rest
What can you do when your swirling thoughts and questions keep you up at night? In today’s episode, Michael Thompson talks about a struggle we all face sooner or later: sleeplessness. Rather than trying to empty his mind during the...
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Season 6
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Episode 76
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15:39
Episode 75: The goodness of God
This week we’re replaying one of our favorite episodes from November 2020!Anxiety and uncertainty seem to press in from all sides. But today, Michael Thompson encourages listeners to take a step away from the present and look back ...
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Season 6
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Episode 75
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13:35
Episode 74: Engaging with the news
What is God doing in our world today? As Christians, we need to be aware of how we should be praying, and this often means getting beyond the mainstream headlines and asking God how we can respond to the news we hear. In this week’s...
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Season 6
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Episode 74
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24:12
Episode 73: Are you a radiator?
What can Michael Thompson’s 1966 Mustang teach us about the Holy Spirit? On today’s episode, Michael remembers repairing the radiator on his first car, a vintage Mustang that would spew out steam. It wasn’t a favorite activity. Still, that memo...
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Season 6
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Episode 73
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16:23
Q&A with Michael: Amazing things
Have life struggles or world events got you down lately? Do you need a reminder that God is doing amazing things even today? In this week’s episode, join Michael Thompson and Brand New Day podcast producer Emily Neal for a Q&A ...
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Season 6
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Episode 72
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33:04
Episode 71: What do you wish for?
Is there anything you are wishing for right now? Do you want to be a more disciplined person? Do you want to love people more? Know God’s peace? Experience more fruit in your life?Why not ask God for those things?In this week’s ep...
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Season 6
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Episode 71
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12:40
Episode 70: An incredible transformation
The incredible story continues on this week’s podcast, as Michael Thompson recounts the second part of the story of the young man he met on the beach in West Africa. How will the boy’s family respond when they learn he has taken the dramatic st...
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Season 6
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Episode 70
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