Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here

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Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

Episode:

In today's episode of Morning Light with Mike Franklin on My Country 99.3, Pastor Mike digs into a life-changing question: How do you see yourself?

So many people carry around the weight of a broken self-image shaped by past wounds, hurtful words, family dysfunction, rejection, or the voices of people who never saw their value. But God invites you into a completely different way of thinking… one shaped by His truth, His calling, and His grace.

Pastor Mike walks through Romans 12:2, showing how God transforms us from the inside out by renewing our minds. When you begin to see yourself through the lens of God's Word — rather than through the opinions of others or the mistakes of your past — everything changes.

Inside this episode you'll discover:

• Why self-perception determines so much of your life

• How the Holy Spirit reshapes the way you think after salvation

• Why the world's definition of you is flawed — and how God redefines you

• How childhood wounds and past voices shape your identity… and how God breaks that cycle

• What Paul meant when he said, "By the grace of God, I am what I am"

• How to finally stop seeing yourself through your failures and start seeing yourself through God's purpose

Pastor Mike reminds us:
You are gifted.
You are chosen.
You are called for such a time as this.

And when you replace old thought patterns with God's truth, your entire life transforms from the inside out.

A powerful, hope-filled episode for anyone who has ever questioned their worth, struggled with negative self-talk, or wondered if God could truly use them.

Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here

Visit and subscribe to Pator Mike Franklin's YouTube Channel: Scripture Unlocked: Click Here

Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

Episode:

In today's powerful episode of Morning Light with Mike Franklin on My Country 99.3 WCON, Pastor Mike speaks to everyone who feels weighed down by habits, hurts, trauma, addictions, unhealthy relationships, chronic problems, or spiritual battles that just won't let up. If you've ever felt "bent over" by life dragging around invisible weight you can't shake this message offers real hope.

Drawing from Luke 13, Pastor Mike highlights the story of a woman who lived eighteen years shackled by an infirmity that literally bent her over. Nothing and no one had been able to straighten her up until Jesus called her close and spoke a life-altering word: "Woman, you are loosed."

Pastor Mike unpacks four powerful truths from this miracle, reminding listeners that:

• Every person has burdens that weigh them down

• Jesus sees your struggle and calls you to Himself

• True freedom comes through God's Word, not self-effort

• A present, living Word from God can break chains rooted decades in the past

He emphasizes that while counseling can be a gift, ultimate deliverance comes from the authority of God's spoken Word the only power capable of healing trauma, ending cycles, lifting shame, and breaking spiritual bondage.

If you need breakthrough… if you need freedom… if you need God to speak into something that's been holding you captive for far too long this message will point you to the One who still says today: "You are loosed."

Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here

Visit and subscribe to Pator Mike Franklin's YouTube Channel: Scripture Unlocked: Click Here

Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

Episode:

In this powerful episode of Morning Light with Mike Franklin on My Country 99.3 WCON, Pastor Mike speaks directly to those who feel like life has dealt them nothing but bad breaks, unfair circumstances, and uphill battles. If you've ever felt abandoned, rejected, overlooked, ashamed, or convinced that you just "don't measure up," this message is for you.

Pastor Mike unpacks how cycles of neglect, abuse, failure, or constant struggle can destroy your confidence and convince you that you'll never rise above your past. But he also reminds you of a deeper truth: God's grace can do for you what you cannot do for yourself.

Through Scripture—including Romans 8:37 ("despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ")—Mike explains how God's grace restores confidence, breaks shame, defeats the lies of the enemy, and empowers you to accomplish things you once believed were impossible.

You don't have to live with a victim mentality. You don't have to stay stuck. You don't have to accept defeat.
God's grace equips you, strengthens you, and lifts you into the life He designed for you.

A hope-filled message for anyone ready to rise above adversity and walk in the victory Christ provides.

Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here

Visit and subscribe to Pator Mike Franklin's YouTube Channel: Scripture Unlocked: Click Here

Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

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On this episode of Morning Light with Mike Franklin on My Country 99.3 WCON, Pastor Mike brings an encouraging message for anyone walking through a season of delay, disappointment, or spiritual testing.

What do you do when God gives you a vision, but nothing in your life looks like it's coming to pass? What do you cling to when you feel forgotten, forsaken, or stuck in circumstances you never saw coming?

Using the life of Joseph, Pastor Mike paints a powerful picture of what it means to stand firm on God's promise even when your surroundings say otherwise. From the pit, to slavery, to false accusations, to prison, Joseph held on to the vision God gave him, and Scripture tells us that "until the time that His word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him."

Mike reminds listeners that:

• God's promises are unchanging, even when the path feels unclear

• Vision requires patience, perseverance, and unwavering trust

• Trials are not punishments, they are preparation

• God is more focused on building your character than ensuring your comfort

• Every test is shaping you for the fulfillment of His purpose in your life

If you've felt overlooked, stuck, discouraged, or confused about your future, this message offers hope: God's Word will come to pass, wait patiently, stand firmly, and trust Him in the process.

A timely word for anyone in a season of testing, and a reminder that God's vision for you is still alive.

Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here

Visit and subscribe to Pator Mike Franklin's YouTube Channel: Scripture Unlocked: Click Here

Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

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On this episode of Morning Light with Mike Franklin on My Country 99.3 WCON, Pastor Mike delivers a timely and heartfelt message about one of the greatest struggles of the human condition, self-focus.

From the moment we're born, we naturally prioritize our needs, our plans, our desires. But as Mike explains, unchecked self-focus can quietly damage our relationships, blind us to the needs of others, and keep us from living the compassionate life Jesus modeled.

Drawing from Matthew 9:35–38, Mike shows how Jesus was moved with compassion when He looked upon the weary, scattered crowds and how we are called to develop that same heart. He reminds us that:

• Immaturity clings to "me-first" living

• Compassion flows only when we lift our eyes off ourselves

• People around us are burdened, confused, wounded, and running on empty

• The "harvest" of souls is ready, but time is short

• Like Peter and John in Acts 3, we must stop, see, and respond

This reflective episode encourages us to slow down, notice hurting people around us, and ask God to help us become laborers in His harvest—demonstrating the compassion of Christ instead of the self-focus of the flesh.

A powerful reminder to start your morning with a heart aligned to Jesus.

Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here

Visit and subscribe to Pator Mike Franklin's YouTube Channel: Scripture Unlocked: Click Here

Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

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In this deeply personal episode of Morning Light, Mike Franklin reflects on the cycles of life described in Ecclesiastes—especially the profound pairing of "a time to mourn and a time to dance." Sharing the recent passing of his mother, Mike opens up about the grief, loneliness, and tender emotions that come when the last member of a childhood family goes home. Yet in the midst of sorrow, he describes an inner joy—because grief for the believer is anchored in hope. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians, Mike reminds listeners that those who know Christ do not mourn as those without hope; instead, they can celebrate the promise of eternal life. With honesty and faith, Mike encourages listeners to acknowledge their pain, trust God through the cycle, and find comfort in the assurance that life in Christ turns mourning into dancing.

Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here

Visit and subscribe to Pator Mike Franklin's YouTube Channel: Scripture Unlocked: Click Here

Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

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In this episode of Morning Light, Mike Franklin challenges listeners to examine their spiritual growth and ask whether they are truly maturing in their walk with God. He explains that growth doesn't happen accidentally believers must intentionally create environments where faith can flourish, choosing discipline, study, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Romans 1:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, and 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mike reminds us that God expects us to move from "faith to faith" and "glory to glory," allowing Scripture and the Spirit to shape us daily. Rather than repeating the same spiritual tests year after year, we're called to develop, study the Word, seek truth, and press forward into the next level of our spiritual journey. God wants us growing and He equips us to do just that.

Morning Light can be heard every weekday with inspirational music on My Country 99.3 WCON and 107.7 The Breeze. Listen live at 5:30 am ET Here

Visit and subscribe to Pator Mike Franklin's YouTube Channel: Scripture Unlocked: Click Here

Pastor Mike dives into God's Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires.

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

Episode Notes:

In this empowering episode of Morning Light, Mike Franklin encourages listeners to stop questioning their calling and start embracing the gifts God has placed within them. Using Scripture, from Romans 11:29, to the boldness seen in Acts 2 and Paul's charge to Timothy, Mike reminds us that God's gifts are permanent, purposeful, and infused with His Spirit. Even when we feel intimidated, inadequate, or afraid to try something new, God calls us to stir up our gifts, rise after every failure, and boldly fulfill the purpose He created us for. Through faith, passion, and courage, we can step into our divine assignment and make a meaningful difference in God's Kingdom.