The Morning Focus Daily Devotional with Rick and McKenna
Rick Smith & McKenna Ferry
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Rick Smith & McKenna Ferry
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Oct 2, 2026 · 1:57
What feels more obvious for you right now: what God is doing in your life, or what He isn't doing? When God doesn't answer our prayers the way we expect Him to, we determine He…
Oct 1, 2026 · 1:29
We talk about grace, A LOT. And that's a good thing, but what actually is grace? Does it just apply to forgiveness or sins? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The…
Sep 30, 2026 · 1:49
If you're being honest with yourself, is "The Joy of the Lord" something that you experience in your relationship with God, or more just something you read about? If you've been…
Sep 29, 2026 · 1:49
Hope can feel risky. When it's placed in people or plans, there's no guarantee it won't fall apart. And maybe that's why it feels safer at times not to hope at all. But God…
Sep 28, 2026 · 2:00
"Peace is a person." Is that just a cheesy, overused phrase or is there some wisdom there? Dig into your prayers for peace with Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The…
Sep 25, 2026 · 2:11
When the obstacles pile up, it's easy to lose focus, and even easier to lose heart. But just because the path got hard doesn't mean your purpose disappeared. Join Rick and…
Sep 24, 2026 · 2:11
Guilt can creep in from the most unexpected of places. If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough because you're not "saving" anyone, you're not alone. But that pressure to…
Sep 23, 2026 · 2:11
When you're staring down a problem that feels bigger than you, it's easy to let fear take over. But just like King Hezekiah, we can shift our perspective by reminding ourselves…
Sep 22, 2026 · 2:19
When problems come, what's your first move? Maybe it's to go inward—planning, worrying, or feeling the weight of it all. But the story of King Hezekiah shows us another way. Join…
Sep 21, 2026 · 2:03
It's easy to feel pulled in a hundred directions with so many voices telling you what's right. Who can you actually trust to guide you? Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:37
Normally when someone asks a question it's because they don't know the answer. When God asks a question, it's because He's trying to show us something. And the first ever…
Sep 17, 2026 · 2:11
When you have to repeat something 30 times, you know it's important. The Bible reminds us 30 times to seek God and He will be found. What can we learn from this reminder? Join…
Sep 16, 2026 · 2:06
How do you maximize the amount of good you do for Jesus? How do you force your heart to be more kind and forgiving and patient? Often we get so focused on becoming more like…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:45
Do you know where you belong? What do you have to do to earn that spot? The list of expectations and pressures may be long in our minds, but as far as God is concerned, you…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:39
Do you know where you belong? What do you have to do to earn that spot? The list of expectations and pressures may be long in our minds, but as far as God is concerned, you…
Sep 12, 2026 · 45:02
In seasons when fear and shame try to control your life, it can be difficult to seek a connection with God. When hiding and running from His presence seem like the only answers,…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:45
Sometimes we hide the real things on our hearts, even from God. The fears, the questions, the messy parts we think we shouldn't share. But He already knows—and He wants to hear…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:45
Ever wonder what God actually wants from you? Does he want grand sacrifices or big shows of your dedication? Or maybe the starting point is much simpler than that. Join Rick and…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:46
Do you know where you belong? What do you have to do to earn that spot? The list of expectations and pressures may be long in our minds, but as far as God is concerned, you…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:45
Ever feel like God has forgotten you? When prayers seem unanswered and waiting stretches on, it's easy to believe that lie. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The…
Sep 7, 2026 · 2:01
Why do you do what you do? There's the normal reasons like fulfillment and bills, but the Bible encourages us to find an even deeper purpose. Join Rick and McKenna for today's…
Sep 4, 2026 · 2:04
Anyone who tells you that putting your trust in God is a painless, easy thing is just plain wrong. Even God knows it's not an easy thing to do, but it is a worthwhile thing. This…
Sep 3, 2026 · 2:11
We all love the idea of being made new, but how many of us actually live like we are? Shame has the vacuum effect that pulls us in and makes us feel stuck, so how you do break…
Sep 2, 2026 · 2:16
Do you ever get so locked into what you're doing that there's just no stopping you? Dedication is a fantastic thing, but sometimes God sends us an interruption because there's…
Sep 1, 2026 · 2:04
It's easy to start something with excitement, but staying committed when exhaustion, fear, or doubt creeps in can feel impossible. God is committed to you, and with His help, you…
Aug 31, 2026 · 2:00
If dealing with worry and anxiety was as simple as flipping an on/off switch, then life would get a whole lot easier. But it doesn't work that way, so what do you do with your…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:57
Sometimes we get stuck comparing apples to oranges. Comparing God to…not God. When we do that we forget how different God is from anything else on this world. He is greater, He…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:57
When things start to go haywire we start wondering where God is and why He changed his mind on us. But what if God's not the one that's changing? Join Rick and McKenna for…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:54
Grief and hope feel like opposite things; impossible to exist at the same time. How can you feel hopeful when you're overcome with pain? Maybe that's not what God's asking of…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:45
What do you do when doing the right thing seems to cost you more than you expected? Daniel stayed completely devoted to God and still found himself spending a long night in a den…
Aug 24, 2026 · 2:11
When you aren't in a place to dance around and sing, where do you take your pain? Is there space for lament in the body of Christ? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of…
Aug 21, 2026 · 2:11
If you've ever forgotten to do something you said you would, or had to cancel plans you know what it's like to drop the ball. It's an utterly human experience, and the good news…
Aug 20, 2026 · 1:49
We tend to find it a lot easier to share about our new favorite restaurant than it is to share the gospel. So what if we adopted some of that foodie mentality? Join Rick and…
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:54
What's the point of being a Christian? What's this life all about? Dive into what the Bible says about this in today's episode of The Morning Focus with Rick and McKenna. Many…
Aug 18, 2026 · 2:01
Anyone else feel like their brain works against them when it comes to what memories it brings up and how often it repeats them? When we get stuck in the shame of our past, we can…
Aug 17, 2026 · 2:04
A calm silent mind is a rare thing to find these days. So how do you deal with the chaos? God makes things simple. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.…
Aug 15, 2026 · 34:04
In difficult seasons or the busyness of life, longing for perfection and acceptance can consume your mind. In these times, it can be difficult to accept God's unconditional love.…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:45
You're carrying too much—and God knows it. We've all felt the pressure to hold everything together—our jobs, relationships, emotions, and expectations. But what if we weren't…
Aug 13, 2026 · 2:01
We all want to preserve something that God has told us to let go of. It's hard to move on from the life we know, but what God has ahead of us is far greater. Join Rick and…
Aug 12, 2026 · 2:07
Ever wish God would just lay out the whole plan so you could see what's coming next? Today, we're talking about why God doesn't call us to understand everything, but simply to…
Aug 11, 2026 · 2:00
When we are constantly on the hunt for the next most comforting thing, we put ourselves in charge. The problem with that: you and I are not very good at being God. So what…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:57
Have you ever been let down by someone you trusted? That stuff stings, and it can really scatter us. God sees what happened though, and He isn't looking away. Join Rick and…
Aug 7, 2026 · 2:11
It's easy to get distracted by the things right in front of us. But those things never fully satisfy. The enemy wants to pull the wool over our eyes, but God invites us into…
Aug 6, 2026 · 2:12
Just because you know it's true, doesn't mean it's always easy to believe. If verses like Philippians 4:19 feel like promises you wish you could trust, but don't know how to,…
Aug 5, 2026 · 2:04
Ever feel like you're running nonstop but not getting anywhere? Life gets busy fast, but not everything we chase is worth it. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning…
Aug 4, 2026 · 2:15
We all want amazing things to happen, but how often do we live like we actually believe God will do those amazing things? Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.…
Aug 3, 2026 · 2:20
You may not be preparing for a musical or a play, but you do rehearse a script everyday. And what that script is, matters. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:53
Forgiving people is messy. And because that's our experience, it can feel impossible to believe God has truly forgiven us. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:53
Troubleshooting anything can be hard, but when it's your relationship with God it can feel even more frustrating! Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. There is…
Jul 29, 2026 · 2:10
Do you have a dream that you've been holding onto? It's exciting to watch dreams come true, but that's not always the story. Sometimes you hope and pray for something and it…
Jul 28, 2026 · 2:00
What does being taken care of look like to you? The picture Jesus gives us for how God takes care of us has much more to do with our everyday needs than first meets the eye. Join…
Jul 27, 2026 · 2:19
As Christians, does trusting God mean never feeling afraid? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. And you are her children, if you do good and do not…
Jul 24, 2026 · 2:11
There's caring about something, and then there's caring too much. If you've noticed lately that you've got a white knuckled grip around some parts of your life, God has an…
Jul 23, 2026 · 2:01
When Jesus asked a blind man, "Do you see anything?" He was asking about more than the man's literal sight. And the same question is extended to us. Join Rick and McKenna for…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:45
You know that feeling when you're helping a kid with math and realize… you're completely out of your depth? That same helplessness can hit when someone you love is hurting—and…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:50
Ever feel like you're just going through the motions, shaped by whatever life throws at you? It's easy to settle into the patterns of the world and forget that real change is…
Jul 20, 2026 · 2:01
Is there anything in your life right now that feels impossible? Or maybe 'impossible' feels too dramatic. Does it feel too big for you? Too far gone? Too much to handle? That's…
Jul 18, 2026 · 47:59
When fear, uncertainty, and anxiety about the future begin to take over, it can be difficult to trust that God is still at work. In this episode of Full Focus, Carly Ann Taylor,…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:45
Fear sounds a lot like wisdom sometimes. It promises protection, safety, and control—but it leads to exhaustion and isolation. What if you didn't have to trust fear anymore? What…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:45
When there's so much need all around, it's easy to get overwhelmed. How are you supposed to handle everything? How do you help everyone? When Jesus taught us to pray, He…
Jul 15, 2026 · 2:13
Do you ever feel like God moves in slow motion? As frustrating as it can be, there's purpose behind it. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Link is in…
Jul 14, 2026 · 2:02
When life gets painful, we usually just want it fixed. But what if there's something better than a quick solution? Jesus offers peace—not by removing the pain, but by being with…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:45
What if the part of your life that feels too far gone… isn't? There is a name that carries resurrection power—and He brings hope to the places we've given up on. Join Rick and…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:46
Do you know what your purpose in life is? Maybe that question itself makes you cringe. It feels complicated yet vague all at the same time. But what if we're looking at purpose…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:50
Thrifting is great, but it only goes so far. There's just some items that don't work as well second hand. Faith is that way too. Living off of someone else's relationship with…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:50
We all carry titles—some we earned, some we didn't ask for. But what if the truest thing about you isn't your job, your relationships, or your past? What if your most important…
Jul 7, 2026 · 2:03
Your past may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to define your future. In this episode, Rick & McKenna look at a reminder from Paul's life about leaving regret behind…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:34
Plans change. Doors close. Circumstances shift. If you are walking through a season of uncertainty, Rick and McKenna are sharing that God's faithfulness never does. Join Rick and…
Jul 3, 2026 · 2:10
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.
Jul 2, 2026 · 2:11
One of the enemy's favorite lies is convincing us that our failures disqualify us from God's purpose. In this episode, Rick and McKenna share why God isn't looking for…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:32
Do you ever just feel emptied out? Like you've given and given and you don't have much left. It's easy to feel like it's all on you, but God has another way. Join Rick and…
Jun 30, 2026 · 2:11
Sometimes our view of God gets smaller than it should be—like He's less powerful, less capable, or less loving than He really is. But it's easier than you might think to get a…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:58
You've probably done it—searched the house for your phone, only to realize it was in your hand the whole time. Funny how we do that with God too. Join Rick and McKenna for…
Jun 26, 2026 · 2:11
Do you ever wish you were more drawn to God? Of course self discipline matters, but sometimes the way we see God can change how much we want to be with Him. Join Rick and McKenna…
Jun 25, 2026 · 2:01
What do you do when your life feels more like a mess than a masterpiece? When the struggles, doubts, and challenges seem too big to handle? Remember—God works in the mess, not in…
Jun 24, 2026 · 2:16
Why does temptation seem to show up at the worst possible times? Right after a spiritual high… or when you're worn out and stretched thin? Luke 4:13 gives us a clue, the enemy…
Jun 23, 2026 · 2:17
In case you're feeling a bit like you're getting scammed: yes the Christian life still has struggles with is, and YES it is still worth it. But that's easier said than lived.…
Jun 22, 2026 · 2:19
Do you ever wonder what it would be like if you stopped helping everyone? Can you be loved if you have nothing to offer? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning…
Jun 19, 2026 · 2:18
Galatians 6:9: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Jun 18, 2026 · 2:04
Have you ever felt afraid to let go of something valuable? Maybe it's your time, your talents, or your resources—you want to do good with them, but giving up control feels risky.…
Jun 17, 2026 · 2:14
Are you a nervous talker? It can be hard to trust that God hears your prayers and will answer you, when He rarely does so audibly and immediately, but that doesn't mean He isn't…
Jun 16, 2026 · 2:04
Do you ever start to wonder if God changed His mind about you? Waiting gets hard, and shame and doubt creep in and make the whole thing murky. But the Bible reminds us of the…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:45
In today's world you've gotta be tough, right? As much sense as that might make, it's not the way God directs us. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.…
Jun 13, 2026 · 43:58
When chaos, uncertainty, and disappointment surround us, life can start to feel overwhelming. At a recent broadcasting conference, Rick heard a message that sparked a powerful…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:45
Trying to carry tomorrow's problems today is exhausting. If you've been worrying about what's next, searching for answers, or feeling the pressure to have everything figured out,…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:57
Waiting may be one of the hardest things God asks us to do. When you're praying for direction, hoping for a breakthrough, or wondering what comes next, it's tempting to take…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:58
What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan? Maybe you're facing something completely different than what you expected and wondering what God is doing. Rick shares how…
Jun 9, 2026 · 2:14
Sometimes anxiety sneaks up on us so gradually that we don't even realize how much it's affecting us. An experience bring work stress home helped me recognize I was carrying…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:56
Waiting can feel frustrating—especially when you're praying, hoping, and wondering when God is going to move. In those seasons, it's easy to believe the lie that He's forgotten…
Jun 5, 2026 · 2:11
Have you ever wondered if God is finished with you? If you best days are behind you? The good news is that the Bible has a clear answer to those questions, and a response to the…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:45
Have you ever been in a pitch-black room and fumbled around for a light switch? It's disorienting! That's what life can feel like when you're struggling. But God promises not to…
Jun 3, 2026 · 2:03
Have you lowered your expectations when it comes to God? Faith is hard, and it's easy to settle for the bare minimum when it comes to what we ask of God. But God is big enough to…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:46
When you find out that someone isn't like what you thought they were, it's normally a bad thing. But when it comes to God, Job shows us how it's actually great news! Join Rick…
Jun 1, 2026 · 2:03
How could pain and joy mix? Sure, maybe you could see being joyful after a hard season, but not during. Nonetheless the Bible is filled with examples of joy in the midst of…
May 29, 2026 · 1:53
Some things in our lives are just... dead. Dreams, relationships, seasons we wish we could get back. But instead of letting go, we hang on. Afraid to call them what they are. But…
May 28, 2026 · 2:20
Some lies are obvious, but others sound so close to the truth it's hard to tell the difference. The enemy wants to twist what's good and steal your peace, but you weren't made to…
May 27, 2026 · 1:53
You might not realize it in the moment, but hindsight has a way of revealing the faithfulness of God. Maybe you've walked through a tough season only to look back and realize…
May 26, 2026 · 2:14
T There are some days when you read a verse and it's soothing and sweet. And others when you wonder how it could possibly be true. When the state of your life feels like the…
May 25, 2026 · 2:05
And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.
May 23, 2026 · 39:11
Pain has a way of making us feel forgotten. In the midst of heartbreak, waiting, and uncertainty, it can be hard to believe that God is still working. For Jeremy Rosado, life…
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