Our Latest Program: Sunday June 29, 2025
Called to Connection - Episode #4188
Join us for Day1 Episode 4188 as Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls, senior pastor of Franklin Baptist Church in Franklin, VA, delivers his sermon, "Called to Connection," based on 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14. In this thoughtful message for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Dr. Qualls explores the deep bonds of mentorship, the power of spiritual legacy, and our God-given need for connection. Reflecting on Elijah and Elisha’s relationship, he offers insight for today’s church and world. Tune in for this meaningful word of hope and encouragement!
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Shake the Dust, Share the Peace - Episode #4189
Join us for Day1 Episode 4189 featuring Rev. Dr. Jenny Shultz-Thomas, pastor of Countryside Community Church, UCC and part of the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha, Nebraska. In her sermon "Shake the Dust, Share the Peace," based on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, she reflects on Jesus' call to share God’s inclusive love without coercion, embracing spiritual abundance, and carrying peace into a divided world.
Day1 Articles
Can Co-Location Beget Community?
Rev. Dr. Jenny Shultz-Thomas joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4189 of Day1 to explore interfaith community and Christian partnership. Drawing from the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha, Nebraska, this inspiring conversation highlights collaboration, presence, and bold ministry in action. How can we build real community through shared space and purpose? Read and reflect on the call to embody faith beyond our walls.
How to Be the Church People Are Looking For
Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4188 of Day1 to explore authentic Christian welcome. Drawing from 2 Kings 2 and lived pastoral wisdom, they invite us to shift from anxious outreach to genuine hospitality. How can we show Christ by simply showing up? Read and reflect on what it means to “throw a party worth attending.”
Lo Cotidiano: God's Presence in the Everyday
Rev. Juan Carlos Huertas joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4187 of Day1 to explore how God meets us in Ordinary Time. Drawing from 1 Kings 19 and insights from Ada María Isasi-Díaz on Lo Cotidiano, they invite us to embrace God’s presence in daily life. How can we notice God’s transforming work in the ordinary?
Enneagram Insights for Your Walk with Christ
Rev. Danny Lybarger joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4186 of Day1 to explore how understanding the Enneagram can deepen Christian faith. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from Richard Rohr, they ask: How can the Enneagram enhance your spiritual journey?
Speaking in Tongues: Pentecostal Prayer and the Spirit of Pentecost
Rev. Rebecca Gurney joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4185 of Day1 to explore the meaning of speaking in tongues and the richness of Pentecostal prayer. Drawing from scriptural insights into Pentecost, they invite us to a reflection on prayer. How might openness to spiritual gifts transform our worship and community life in embracing the mysterious power of the Spirit?
Called by God: Embracing Reluctant Divine Callings
Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr. joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4184 of Day1 to explore what it means to be called by God. Drawing from Acts 16:16-34, personal stories, and biblical examples, they invite us to examine the nature of reluctant obedience. How do we discern and respond when God calls us into uncomfortable places? Read and reflect on the divine invitation to faithful action.
Day1 Video
Day1 Video Feature
Peter Wallace Presents the Day1 Ministry and a Brief History of The Protestant Hour
Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, home base of the Day1 ministry, invited producer and host Peter Wallace to share about the ministry. He also provides a brief history of great preaching on the Protestant Hour and Day1 with audio clips.
Day1 Video Feature
Day1 Event with the Most Rev. Michael Curry
On March 21, 2023, at a Day1 Dinner Event in Atlanta, Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry offered an inspiring message of faith in today's world. Also participating in the evening's program were the Rev. Peter Wallace (host and producer of Day1), the Very Rev. Sam Candler (Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip), the Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright (Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta), emcees Chris Chandler and Jared Yamamoto (of Day1's flagship station WSB 95.5), and others.
Day1 Video Feature
Day1 Zoom Webinar Celebrating the Life and Legacy of C. T. Vivian
Day1 presents a challenging and timely conversation on the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader and powerful preacher, Dr. C. T. Vivian. CNN's Don Lemon moderates a panel with Dr. Bernice King, Ambassador Andrew Young, son Al Vivan, and Steve Fiffer.
Day1 Video Feature
Day1 Zoom Salon with Susan Sparks
Day1 host Peter Wallace has a fun and inspirational conversation with the Rev. Susan Sparks, stand-up comedian, Baptist pastor, and author of several books including her latest, "Love, a Tiara, and a Cupcake"...
Day1 Video Feature
Day1 Salon: Next Gen Preachers Roundtable
Six up-and-coming preachers and church leaders gather to share their authentic and inspiring thoughts about where we are now and where we're heading as the church in this new day. Watch our Day1 Zoom Salon here!
Day1 Video Feature
Day1 Book Launch Party Video
Day1 presents a video Book Launch Party for the new book, "Bread Enough for All: A Day1 Guide to Life," published by Church Publishing, Inc. Join Day1 host Peter Wallace and seven outstanding preachers/church leaders who share their sermon excerpts from the book and engage in conversation and Q&A: Joanna M. Adams, Anna Carter Florence, William Flippin Jr., Juan Carlos Huertas, Micah Jackson, Charley Reeb, and Ozzie Smith Jr.
Day1 Audio
Day1 Audio Feature
Bonus Day1 Sermon! The Rev. Jane Mitchell Weston: "What Will We Plant Together?" (Mark 4:26-34)
In a special sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, the Rev. Jane Mitchell Weston says the two parables in Mark 4 give us imagery of the kingdom of God starting as something tiny, almost imperceptible, and growing in mysterious and magnificent ways. Yet the growth in the parable is God’s doing, not ours--which can liberate us from the feeling that we have to do it all, that we’re in charge of the success of the Kingdom of God.
Day1 Audio Feature
Day1 Worship On the Way Podcast - Pilot
Day1 is pleased to present a pilot for a potential new weekly podcast: Worship On the Way. Experience a half hour worship experience with hymns, songs, and prayers, along with a powerful sermon by an outstanding Day1 preacher.
Day1 Audio Feature
The Alban Conversation: Preaching Easter Online - Audio Version
Here's the audio version of The Alban Conversation with Nathan Kirkpatrick, Day1's Peter Wallace, and Duke's Christine Parton Burkett on preaching Easter online--and anytime.
Day1 Audio Feature
The Rev. John Vannorsdall: "Come and Have Breakfast" - A Protestant Hour Easter Message
The Rev. John Vannorsdall, Lutheran pastor and chaplain at Yale University and Gettysburg Seminary, was the Protestant Hour's regular Lutheran preacher from 1976 until 1990. He passed away earlier this week. We remember him and his astounding impact on the church with a presentation of his Easter sermon originally airing April 6, 1980. May he rest in peace.
Day1 Audio Feature
Special Day1 Podcast with Peter Wallace - Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Get a sneak preview of a special Day1 program that will air on the radio on June 14, with the Rev. Peter Wallace offering a sermon entitled, "Love in the Time of Coronavirus." And gain ideas for how to share God's love in difficult times.
Day1 Audio Feature
Gordon Stewart: Two Universities: Paris and Liberty
In this audio feature, the Rev. Gordon Stewart compares Thomas Aquinas' experience at Paris University with today's Liberty University.