September 12 is National Day of Encouragement, started by a group of Arkansas teenagers in 2007 in order to counter what they felt was the biggest problem facing youth and society today -- the lack of encouragement.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that encourage or empower?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Cloud Cult - Running With The Wolves
Sly and the Family Stone - You Can Make It If You Try
Lizzo - Good As Hell
The Mountain Goats - This Year
Brandi Carlile - The Joke
David Bowie - Heroes
Bob Marley and The Wailers - Get Up Stand Up