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Have you ever read a book that you later felt had altered your life in some positive way? Perhaps such a book is worth reading again. That is the very subject that David and Karen Mains discuss, as they each share one …

As time has passed, more recent followers of Jesus may not have heard of the transformative and creative work performed by the late Dr. Francis …

Sometimes, we Christians become so busy with our day-to-day activities, and even with our service to Christ and His Kingdom, that we lose sight of the “big picture.” David and Karen Mains discuss how we can set aside …

There are times in the life of a believer in the life-transforming power of the Lord Jesus Christ when it becomes critically important to celebrate what God is doing in that believer’s life. David and Karen Mains …

Making adjustments to our lives, setting new priorities, and purposefully choosing to make our relationship with God the major focus of our …

When approaching difficult or controversial subjects, is there a particular mindset that Christians should cling to as they interact with others …

Is there a way to increase the power of prayer? David and Karen Mains discuss a companion to prayer that will magnify the effectiveness of our praying.

Prayer is the powerplant of the Christian church. David and Karen Mains discuss how churches need to increase their emphasis on corporate prayer, in order to regain a position of relevancy in modern America.

When disasters strike our nation, do churches respond in a relevant way? Does the church properly represent the Lord Jesus Christ to our culture? …

Once you become aware of the four specific ways you can see God touching your life, as you search for them, you need to write down those times you see the hand of God at work.

David and Karen Mains share a spiritual discipline that has shaped them, as individuals, and also had a significant impact on the spiritual formation of their family members: Going on a God Hunt.

In response to the tragic mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, David and Karen Mains discuss ways that white churches and individual white Christians can become more closely identified with their brothers and sisters in …

Sharing your faith in Christ with someone does not have to be a daunting task. David and Karen Mains discuss how asking appropriate questions can open up a profitable discussion concerning a believer’s faith in Christ.

Because the church consists of individuals who are, in turn, influenced by their own personal sins and by the sins of the culture, the church in …

We don't seem to hear much about sin anymore. Even those speaking from the pulpits of our churches rarely talk about the sins that pervade our …

When you visit a church you haven’t visited previously, how do the people at that church welcome you? David and Karen Mains discuss their recent experiences of visiting churches in their area. Then, they make some …

God often surprises us in amazing ways. He gives us blessings wrapped in the loving hearts of the people He brings into our lives. For David and Karen Mains, one such person is George Koch. To celebrate his 15 years of …

If someone asks you to speak to a group of people about your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, do you know how to begin preparing such a talk? In Part 3 of this discussion, David and Karen Mains offer some very concrete …

If someone asks you to speak to a group of people about your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, do you know how to begin preparing such a talk? In Part 2 of this discussion, David and Karen Mains offer some very concrete …

If someone asks you to speak to a group of people about your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, do you know how to begin preparing such a talk? David and Karen Mains offer some very concrete steps on how to begin this task.

David and Karen Mains remind us of a spiritual practice that can help us see God’s hand in the daily experiences of our lives. This will help us remain aware of His loving care for us.

During this time of crisis in the nation of Ukraine, many Christians have been rightly moved to pray. David and Karen Mains offer very helpful …

During times of great dissension, when strife exists among family members, between neighbors, or even between political parties, Christians can …

As the discourse throughout America becomes more and more rancorous, David and Karen Mains issue a call to pray for our nation.

Through the dramatic touch of God’s hand, prayer groups empower a Christian’s ability to effect great change in our nation. David and Karen Mains share an example of how a Prayer Group can have a lasting impact.

Many Christians set aside time to pray. But, few Christians set aside time to pray with another person or other people. David and Karen Mains discuss how the problem of prayerlessness negatively impacts the churches in …

Imagine a household where all three occupants are currently writing three separate books. David and Karen Mains describe the books each of them and …

One of the most debilitating aspects of every person’s spiritual life is the pervasive nature of secret sins. David and Karen Mains discuss what …

Is it possible that God is using nature to speak to America? Based on ways that God has dealt with people in the past, David and Karen Mains discuss how it is not at all beyond the realm of possibility that He is using …

As a child, what kind of discipline did you experience in your home? David and Karen Mains talk about their childhood and then explore the kind of loving Father that God is to those He has chosen to belong to Himself.

As we get older, we begin to think about the gratitude we have that God has chosen to give us additional years on this earth. David and Karen Mains …

As we get older, we begin to think about how many more years that God might give us on this earth. David and Karen Mains discuss what to do with …

When you hear the word “deviant,” you may think of something or someone negatively. David and Karen Mains discuss how our world becomes changed for the better when “positive deviants” decide to influence the world in …

Do you have a favorite superhero? David and Karen Mains share some insights into who their superhero is and how they share their excitement about, and appreciation for, that superhero.

David and Karen Mains discuss how we can make time to rediscover the wonder of this Christmas season and take the hassle out of the December holidays.

In response to the generosity of family and friends, David and Karen Mains recently experienced a wonderful adventure to celebrate their 60th wedding …

David and Karen Mains explore the effect of a secular society by sharing an interview with the late Dr. Francis Schaeffer.

David and Karen Mains ask the question: “What will you pray for today?” Then, they make a suggestion as to how we should pray to seek God’s help for …

David and Karen Mains give their strong endorsement for a new book and explain how this kind of testimony has a significant ability to share what God has done in a person’s life.

A believer can accelerate his or her spiritual growth by connecting with a spiritual director. David and Karen Mains describe what a spiritual director does and how having a spiritual director has affected their …

What does it mean to hide God’s written Word in our hearts? David and Karen Mains discuss the delight that comes from memorizing verses of Scripture …

Celebrating special days, whether specific personal days, or days of national significance, remains an important part of our lives. David and Karen Mains discuss the importance of remembering the past and celebrating …

David Mains has recently finished a new book. Now he and his wife, Karen Mains, discuss how to employ the Scriptural principle of the Sabbath: rest and celebration.

Asking the right questions is one key to a productive interpersonal exchange. David and Karen Mains continue to discuss the value of asking the right questions.

Asking the right questions is one key to a productive interview. David Mains interviews the late Bishop Festo Kivengere of Uganda. Then, David and Karen Mains discuss the value of asking the right questions.

Recognizing that each person’s life has a finite length, David and Karen Mains discuss what priorities Christians should choose in order to live the …

Confused about what is happening as we face a consistent string of unusual natural events? David and Karen Mains offer some very practical …

What does it take to capture someone’s attention and then engage them in a very positive conversation? David and Karen Mains share some of their experiences, where they engaged with the people who cross their pathways …

Jesus told His disciples about the type of signs that would signal the time of His second coming was near. David and Karen Mains discuss these signs …

With lots of projects on our To-Do Lists, it is easy to become overwhelmed. David and Karen Mains discuss the value of making wise choices regarding the unfinished projects we add to our busy lives.

Have you ever considered trying to amend your part in the destructive behavior patterns that tend to plague many families? David and Karen Mains …

Karen Mains has received an invitation from Who's Who in America. She and David discuss how Christians can assess the value of such an invitation and how God is the One who determines our true value.

As a Christian matures in his or her spiritual journey, taking time to invite the Holy Spirit to tell him or her what’s good about that one and …

How often do Christians think about the return of the Lord Jesus Christ? David and Karen Mains share their thoughts about the spiritual discipline …

David and Karen Mains explore the fact that while revival is something every believer should long for, in the long run, revival is not a …

Do you dislike chit chat or small talk? David and Karen Mains, especially Karen, really dislike small talk. They share some thoughts on how to turn a discussion from an mere exchange of small talk into a genuine …

There can be much more to travel, or to a time of vacation, than merely getting away. David and Karen Mains discuss a key element of what they have learned during their extensive trips around the world.

Recounting experiences during their sixty years of marriage, David and Karen Mains illustrate how God has provided just the right people, for the right task, at the right time, and in the right place.

After helping their son empty his recently sold house and move to a new residence, David and Karen Mains share important spiritual lessons they have …

As their Wedding Anniversary approaches, David and Karen Mains discuss some of the lessons they have learned over their 60 years of marriage.

Once again, David Mains shares a chapter from his new book, tentatively titled Prayer Vigilantes. This chapter addresses how revival can significantly impact the spiritual growth of an individual, a church, and even a …

Once again, David Mains shares a chapter from his new book, tentatively titled Prayer Vigilantes. This chapter addresses the great value and enormous power that comes from praying for revival with like-minded …

David Mains shares another chapter from his new book, tentatively titled Prayer Vigilantes. This chapter addresses how Christians should respond if …

How does the author of the book, Open Heart, Open Home, respond when someone appears on her doorstep who needs a place to live? Karen Mains interviews, Jane Allen, who came to live with the Mains in 1980. This is an …

David Mains continues to share a chapter from his new book, tentatively titled Prayer Vigilantes. This chapter, “Imperfect and Intimidated,” addresses the importance of prayer in times that lead up to great movements of …

David Mains shares the first part of a chapter from his new book, tentatively titled Prayer Vigilantes. This chapter, “Imperfect and Intimidated,” addresses the importance of prayer in times that lead up to great …

David and Karen Mains celebrate the life and ministry of Evangelist Luis Palau, who recently graduated to heaven. They share another interview David conducted with Rev. Palau in 1981.

David and Karen Mains celebrate the life and ministry of Evangelist Luis Palau, who recently graduated to heaven. They share an interview David conducted with Rev. Palau in 1979.

Do you have words that you don’t like to hear? In this Podcast, David and Karen Mains examine three words that they do not like to hear used among …

David and Karen Mains talk about the important role that prayer plays in sparking an interest in a sweeping movement of God’s Spirit that will …

David and Karen Mains discuss how one can use talking about the Golden Rule as a way to engage in conversation about spiritual matters with people …

Karen Mains shares with us the background that has led her to write a new book, tentatively titled “Tell Me” with a subtitle “I want to hear and I want to understand.” She reveals the amazing power of listening and how …

David Mains shares a chapter from his new book. The working title of the book is “The King’s Vigilantes.” David recounts the stories of some of the previous great revivals that God brought about in the United States.

Are you prone to procrastinate? Do you keep putting off something that you sense God wants you to do? When you begin a new task, do you find yourself …

Sometimes it helps us to relate more intimately with God if we remember to approach Him the way a child would approach Him. David and Karen Mains …

David and Karen Mains share from their experience how to work toward cultivating the engoded life—a life wherein we become more and more united with …

David Mains shares with Karen, and with our listeners, the overall structure of the Bible and how understanding this structure makes reading the Bible more comprehensible.

David and Karen Mains discuss the critical importance that truth has for believers during our current age and how to live accordingly.

Christians who move toward an older age have an advantage that opens up new opportunities for them to serve others through a ministry of prayer. …

When officials in our government face death threats, it is time for Christians to devote themselves to praying for those leaders. David and Karen …

The so-called little people—those individuals who feel they are of lesser importance—can faithfully take action in seemingly small ways that can have …

David and Karen Mains urge those in their senior years to develop a strategy to pass the baton in their areas of interest to someone who will carry on the race.

The most powerful tool in the arsenal of a determined believer is the power of prayer. David and Karen Mains issue a call to gray-haired citizens to …

While the process of aging may seem daunting, there are actually many benefits that come to us as we age. David and Karen Mains share some of the benefits they have recognized and are willing to celebrate.

Every day we all get a little bit older. As the years go by, we tend to lose more of our strength and vitality. David and Karen Mains discuss the …

This special time of year celebrates a very important event. But, was the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ a culmination, or just the beginning of a …

In these stressful times, David and Karen Mains urge listeners to pay particular attention to the prophetic words spoken by trusted individuals.

In difficult times when everything seems quite chaotic, David and Karen Mains urge listeners to concentrate on seeking God’s perspective regarding …

In this season of gift giving, we have a very special gift that we can lovingly give to others. David and Karen Mains talk about the nature of this gift and share examples of how they have received this gift throughout …

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? What do we know about Him? Do we understand that He knows us by name? David and Karen Mains share another episode with us from their book: Tales of …

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? David and Karen Mains share how our King helps us deal with stress through another episode from their book: Tales of the Resistance—part of the …

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? What do we know about Him? David and Karen Mains offer some answers to these questions through another episode from their book: Tales of the …

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? What do we know about Him? David and Karen Mains offer some answers to these questions through an episode from their book: Tales of the Resistance…

God gives us the Gift of Freedom. We should not take this gift lightly. David and Karen Mains discuss how to make that God-given freedom come alive …

Just as a human can die early, so a nation can die early, as well. David and Karen Mains offer four concrete suggestions that Christians may use to help preserve and extend the life of our nation.

The word “lament” appears a significant number of times in the Old Testament. In our society today, we rarely hear someone speaking about the value of, or need for, time to lament. Yet in our day, we have many …

On this podcast, David and Karen Mains discuss a topic that will force many listeners to think carefully about how God views what has become a …

The social climate in the United States leading up to the 2020 Presidential Election seems fraught with conflict. Even within families, people seem …

David and Karen Mains ask the question we must all ask ourselves: “Are we prepared for what is to come?” Whether we want to think seriously about it …

We each need to keep a tight reign on our tongue because it is like a blaze set on fire by Hell that does great damage. David and Karen Mains offer …

Personal revival—a spiritual coming to life again—represents a gift from God to believers who genuinely seek to have a deeper relationship with Him. Roy Hession, author of the best seller, “The Calvary Road,” shares his …

What should be done about the problem of debt? David and Karen Mains share their own experiences with debt and offer some practical suggestions as to …

When something in the “main stream” of your experience brings the flow of your life to a standstill, don’t be afraid to explore “divergent tributaries.” You may very well discover something new that will re-start your …

The Noah story is a Biblical reminder to live with the next catastrophic event always in mind.

Let the elderly of today's church ensure that the effectual prayers of God's senior citizens will not disappear from our generation.

The harmful, childish habit of habitually blaming others can be halted by developing the practice of honest and humble self-evaluation.

Hosts David & Karen Mains discuss how America is wrestling with God in the midst of the worldwide pandemic.

Hosts David & Karen Mains converse about the power of listening. 

Asking God to grant us the tears of Jesus, hosts David & Karen Mains converse about current events in America and our need for profound tears in regard to our times. 

David and Karen Mains host a throwback interview by Valerie Bell with Dr. Helen Roseveare - English Christian missionary to the Congo, doctor and author.

David and Karen Mains converse about Revival and our need for it in America.

David and Karen Mains host a throwback interview with Dr. J. Edwin Orr - pastor, professor, author, and foremost authority on religious revivals .

David and Karen Mains host a throwback interview with Leonard Ravenhill - Christian evangelist, and author on the topics of prayer and revival.

David and Karen Mains host a throwback interview with Francis Schaeffer - American theologian, philosopher and apologist.

This is the time for the church to rediscover the Biblical concept of hospitality, says hosts David and Karen Mains.

Today's loneliness epidemic should be a signal to the church to call out the spiritual gift of hospitality, says hosts David and Karen Mains.

One of the most powerful ways to model the love and welcome of God is by the practice of Christian hospitality , says hosts David and Karen Mains.

Christians can learn to live in the wonder of the resurrected Christ's involvement in their daily lives, say hosts David and Karen Mains.

Are you good at sanctifying time? David & Karen Mains talk about learning to set aside time unto the Lord.

What are you passionate about? What was Jesus passionate about? David & Karen Mains discuss Jesus' teaching about the Kingdom of God.

Bad times become good times when you place your hope in the God of surprising outcomes. To get the Scripture verse handout mentioned in this podcast, visit http://grow.beforewego.show/ or email hosts@beforewego.show

When you don't know what to do, listen. Make your maze time an occasion to discover how much Jesus identifies with your struggles, and let Him be the one to talk you through what needs to be done. To get the Scripture …

How do we survive difficult days? One good thing to do when you don't know what to do is to take note of the joys that refresh your spirit. To get …

How do we negotiate the mazes of life? David & Karen Mains assert that to move from confusion to confidence you must do your best to remove any of life's unnecessary elements. To get the Scripture verse handout …

A good time to embrace the great promises of God's Word is when trying to maneuver through a maze. David & Karen Mains affirm that embracing …

David & Karen discuss the importance of looking to God, and to His grace, especially during times of crisis. To get the Scripture verse handout mentioned in this podcast, visit http://grow.beforewego.show/ or email …

David & Karen discuss the importance of support groups, and not being alone, especially during times of crisis. To get the Scripture verse handout mentioned in this podcast, visit http://grow.beforewego.show/ or …

When life is confusing, choose to believe our Lord will make a way for you through the maze, says David & Karen Mains. To get the Scripture verse handout mentioned in this podcast , go here:  …

Even in difficult circumstances it is important to hope in the Lord, says well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 29th podcast discussing this: Through imaginative literature (as well as through …

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 28th podcast: There is a real Kingdom of Darkness and a Kingdom of Light.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 27th podcast on this topic: Christ's strategic message was about the Kingdom of God.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 26th podcast asking the question: How many of us seek to live out Christ’s major teaching message—that of the Kingdom of God—in our thoughts and actions?

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 25th podcast discussing: A Voice from the Past: Chuck Colson’s Thoughts on the Kingdom …

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 24th podcast discussion: Listening is one the great skills that can overcome the alienation of loneliness.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 23rd podcast discussion: The architecture of listening groups is designed to provide a …

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 22nd podcast discussion: a profound way we can help to heal our broken society is to give one another the gift of hearing and understanding.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 21sh podcast discussing how concise written prayers enhance the practice of communing with God throughout the day.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 20th podcast discussing how it is wise to be aware of the tactics of your great enemy Satan.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 19th podcast with a conversation about how secret sins need to be named and confessed.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 18th podcast with a conversation about Karen's insights into the power of the tongue to do good or to do evil.

David & Karen Mains launch their 17th podcast with Christmas visits from the Chapel of the Air Archives: the Mains kids talk about creating …

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 16th podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation, Chapters 21-22.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 15th podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation, Chapter 20.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 14th podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation, Chapter 19:11-21.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 13th podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation, Chapters 17-19:10.

There are good reasons why our justice system is often more slow and tortoise-like than it is swift and speedy like the hare. 

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their 11th podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation, chapters 15-16.

Praying effectively for our national leaders takes some forethought.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their ninth podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation, chapters 12-14.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their eighth podcast with a discussion about how in a divided society Christians must take seriously the power of words to wound or to heal.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their sixth podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their sixth podcast with a conversation about the crucial role that the local church must play …

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their fifth podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their fourth podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their third podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their second podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation.

Well-loved broadcasters David & Karen Mains launch their first podcast with a conversation about David's insights into the book of Revelation.