Before We Go
By David & Karen Mains
Before We GoFeb 19, 2020
A Look Back - Part 4 — Before We Go Podcast 246
David and Joel Mains continue to take an insightful look back at David’s life and ministry. What role does money play in ministry?
A Look Back - Part 3 — Before We Go Podcast 245
David and Joel Mains continue to take an insightful look back at David’s life and ministry.
A Look Back - Part 2 — Before We Go Podcast 244
David and Joel Mains continue to take an insightful look back at David’s early life.
A Look Back - Part 1 — Before We Go Podcast 243
David and Joel Mains take a look back at David’s early life.
When Caught in a Holding Pattern — Before We Go Podcast 242
Sometimes, as we live our lives, it feels very much as if we’re caught in a holding pattern. David and Karen Mains offer some suggestions as to how God uses such times to positively affect our existence and what we can do to respond to such events
An Overlooked Cure — Before We Go Podcast 241
Humor can play a significant role in helping us control our tongues. David and Karen Mains discuss that: “A rather overlooked cure for mouth disease is humor, and especially the ability to laugh at yourself.”
The Discipline of Silence — Before We Go Podcast 240
David and Karen Mains discuss the problem that arises when we do not carefully guard what we say: “One of the miracle cures of mouth disease—or control of the tongue—is developing the discipline of silence.”
Medicine for Mouth Disease — Before We Go Podcast 239
David and Karen Mains discuss the way in which what we say can illustrate how we sometimes speak falsely and that God has given us Medicine for Mouth Disease: “The exciting truth is that medicine is available that heals all manner of mouth disease.”
Preparing to Share Your Faith - Part 3 — Before We Go Podcast 238
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 three-part Podcast series, David and Karen Mains offer some very concrete steps on how to begin this task: When asked to give a spiritual talk of some kind, begin your preparation by asking yourself three questions: 1. What is my subject? 2. What’s the response for which I'm calling? 3. What “How-To” suggestions might be helpful.
Preparing to Share Your Faith - Part 2 — Before We Go Podcast 237
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 three-part Podcast series, David and Karen Mains offer some very concrete steps on how to begin this task: When asked to give a spiritual talk of some kind, begin your preparation by asking yourself three questions: 1. What is my subject? 2. What’s the response for which I'm calling? 3. What “How-To” suggestions might be helpful.
Preparing to Share Your Faith - Part 1 — Before We Go Podcast 236
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: When asked to give a spiritual talk of some kind, begin your preparation by asking yourself three questions: 1. What is my subject? 2. What’s the response for which I'm calling? 3. What “How-To” suggestions might be helpful.
Setting Priorities — Before We Go Podcast 235
Does your day fill up with way too many activities? Do you lament that you are not accomplishing the really important tasks you desire to complete? If so, you are not alone. David and Karen Mains discuss the setting of priorities based on this key sentence: “Setting priorities is an important Christian discipline to practice—especially as one ages.”
What Ever Happened to Grace — Before We Go Podcast 234
Grace—unmerited favor—has the power to soothe the disagreements or strident conflicts that seem to have overtaken our society here in the United States, and even around the world. David and Karen Mains discuss the merits of grace, based on the concept that: “Christians would do well to be known as people of grace.”
Complimenting God — Before We Go Podcast 233
To followers of Jesus, the word “worship” means “attributing worth to God.” Said another way, when we worship God, we are paying Him a compliment that He so well deserves. David and Karen Mains discuss the value of worship based on the idea that: “Becoming proficient at complimenting God will prove to be a powerful spiritual practice.”
Coming By the Thousands — Before We Go Podcast 232
David and Karen Mains discuss a critically important strategy, summarized by this statement: “The time has come for the people of God to put their minds and hearts into helping solve the massive refugee/immigration problem on our southern border.”
God’s Gift of Aging — Before We Go Podcast 231
David and Karen Mains discuss the gift God gives to some of His dearly loved children of aging well and how to take advantage of this great gift.
Looking Back and Moving Forward — Before We Go Podcast 230
As we face the beginning of another new year, David and Karen Mains reflect on the content of a radio broadcast from The Chapel of the Air recorded 45 years ago that shares pertinent suggestions for moving forward into the future. The key sentence: “Before entering into new opportunities, God’s people are wise to purify themselves.”
Living in Kairos Times — Before We Go Podcast 229
The Season of Advent celebrates the coming of Jesus as a baby born in Bethlehem. This Season also celebrates, with great anticipation, the return of our Lord Jesus Christ at the time of His Second Coming. David and Karen Mains discuss this second part of the Season of Advent, emphasizing: “Contemporary Christians would do well to frequently remind ourselves that our King’s return—His Second Advent—could soon be taking place.”
Intentionality — Before We Go Podcast 228
David and Karen Mains share ways that they continue to celebrate the Season of Advent based on this idea: “A deeply meaningful Christmas or Advent Season requires intentionality on behalf of the participants.”
A New Advent Perspective — Before We Go Podcast 227
David and Karen Mains discuss a new perspective on Advent, encapsulated in this sentence: “Focusing on Christ’s Second Coming, as well as His first coming, could help give perspective to the way I celebrate Christmas this year.”
Aging Sagely — Before We Go Podcast 226
During one of the busiest times of the year, leading up to the Christmas holiday, it is important for people to maintain their perspective, particularly those who are in their sunset years. David and Karen Mains discuss how to navigate the changes that come by urging listeners to understand that: “Aging sagely is easier for those who trust God in the process.”
Fill in the Blank — Before We Go Podcast 225
On this day before Thanksgiving Day, is there someone to whom you would like to speak a word of thanks for who they are and what they have meant in your life? David and Karen Mains recount the great value of this exercise, using this theme: “A thoughtful word of thanks from you to __________ could do more good than you can imagine.”
A Thanksgiving Month Guarantee — Before We Go Podcast 224
David and Karen Mains reflect on the many blessings that God has given them over the years, especially from music that has moved them. They conclude that: “Observing November as a Thanksgiving Month will all but guarantee that your gratitude overflows on even the busiest of Thanksgiving days.”
Practicing the Giving of Thanks — Before We Go Podcast 223
In preparation for the celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, David and Karen Mains share some of the things in their lives for which they are thankful. For listeners, they suggest: “During November, it is fitting as American Christians to practice giving thanks to the Lord.”
The Jonathan Prototype — Before We Go Podcast 222
As you look back over the years of your life, can you identify certain individuals who may have had a profound influence for good in your life? David and Karen Mains address this very question, as they review their own lives. In doing so, they have found that: “It is fitting to thank the Lord for special individuals who touched your life for the better.”
The Gift of Aging — Before We Go Podcast 221
David and Karen Mains share their observations about aging, based on the reality that: “Knowing that there are both positive and negative aspects related to aging, we choose to view it as a special gift from the Lord for which to be thankful, because it is not granted everyone.”
The Joys of Journaling — Before We Go Podcast 220
Keeping a written record of how God is at work in our lives, as well as keeping a record of our prayers and God’s answers to those prayers, has great value to our Christian spiritual development. David and Karen Mains discuss the reality that “Christians who develop the discipline of journaling will not only keep a record of their lives, but will discover the extraordinary ways God has interacted with them.”
The Amazing Emmanuel — Before We Go Podcast 219
It’s not at all too early to begin to prepare for the celebration of Advent and Christmas. David and Karen Mains introduce listeners to a very effective resource: “Because most church people need help to make Christ the focus of their Christmas season, we worked hard creating a series of truly meaningful Advent Calendars. An example would be the series called ‘The Amazing Emmanuel.’”
Prepare for His Presence — Before We Go Podcast 218
Do Christians actually prepare to worship God on the weekend? David and Karen Mains discuss the very real need to prepare for the privilege we have to join with other believers in a time of worship with this suggestion: “People who prepare themselves ahead of time are most likely to experience the miracle of Christ’s presence in His church.”
Waiting to Speak with Jesus — Before We Go Podcast 217
It should rightly serve as a challenge for followers of Jesus to imagine how they would react if Jesus were to bodily attend the Worship Service in their churches this weekend. David and Karen Mains discuss the fact that if Jesus bodily visited your church this Sunday, we believe many would stand patiently in line, waiting for the opportunity to speak briefly with Him.
The Miracle of Christ’s Presence — Before We Go Podcast 216
If the risen Lord Jesus Christ were to come bodily to our churches, how would we respond? David and Karen Mains begin a new series of Podcasts on this very topic by discussing how, in the churches here in the United States and around the world, worship is an appropriate congregational response to the miracle presence of the risen Christ in their midst.
A Sense of Urgency — Before We Go Podcast 215
David and Karen Mains contemplate a sense of urgency that they have for their ministry during these last years of their lives on earth. They share with listeners what they feel God is revealing to them that may be helpful to others who feel a similar sense of urgency in serving Christ in this day, when things seem increasingly dire. They ask this question: “As spokespersons for the Lord, do our words convey a sense of urgency.”
The Power of Welcome — Before We Go Podcast 214
“How we welcome people is a good indicator of where we are in our journey to becoming Christ-like.” David and Karen Mains share some of their experiences when they felt welcome and when they were able to help others feel welcome.
In the Teeth of Temptation — Before We Go Podcast 213
Every human is tempted to sin, including every follower of Jesus. David and Karen Mains discuss the power that God has given believers to deal with temptation by clinging to this truth: “When tempted, remember that Satan’s desire is to destroy you, your opportunity is to overcome, and God’s promise is His presence.”
Preparing for the Future: Revelation 20 through 22 — Before We Go Podcast 212
History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus’ followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 20 through 22 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share their insights into this powerful final section of God’s written Word: Be reminded that how we choose to live our lives now will have eternal consequences.
Preparing for the Future: Revelation 15 through 19 — Before We Go Podcast 211
History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 15 through 19 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share their insights into this powerful section of God’s written Word: Knowing ahead of time the outcome of the critical global Battle of Armageddon, Christians should not only stand tall but should also bow low before their incomparable Leader.
Preparing for the Future: Revelation 12 through 14 — Before We Go Podcast 210
History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 12 through 14 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share their insights into this powerful section of God’s written Word: Because Scripture clearly prophesies a time when the Evil Enemy Masterminds establish their diabolical rule on planet earth, Christ’s followers would do well, even now, attempting to cultivate the life skills of patient endurance and faithfulness.
Preparing for the Future: Revelation 8 through 11 — Before We Go Podcast 209
History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus’ followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 8 through 11 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share their insights into this powerful section of God’s written Word: Know that God will do whatever it takes to bring as many people as possible to Himself before it’s too late.
Preparing for the Future: Revelation 4 through 7 — Before We Go Podcast 208
History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus’ followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 4 through 7 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share their insights into this powerful section of God’s written Word: Understand the “Scroll of the Future” with its “Seven Seals” is describing a world to which most of us have become accustomed, except for “Seal Six.”
Preparing for the Future: Revelation 2 and 3 — Before We Go Podcast 207
History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 2 and 3 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share their insights into this powerful section of God’s written Word.
Preparing for the Future: Revelation 1 — Before We Go Podcast 206
Beginning with Chapter 1 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share their insights into this powerful section of God’s written Word. This series of Podcasts intends to encourage listeners to diligently study this amazing, divine Book, because it will reveal all we need to know, so that we can prepare for the future.
Longing for Revival - Interview with Roy Hession — Before We Go Podcast 205
David and Karen Mains share an interview from the 1980s with Christian author, Roy Hession. Listening to such a Christian leader, who has now gone home to be with the Lord, enhances our desire for a great movement of God in our nation and in our world.
Honoring Our King - Part 4 — Before We Go Podcast 204
Sharing yet another story from the second audiobook in the “Tales of the Kingdom” series: “Tales of the Resistance,” David and Karen Mains discuss the bottom-line message of the Lord Jesus Christ: His Kingdom. Understand that the Kingdom of God is wherever the reign of God’s Son is recognized and honored.
Honoring Our King - Part 3 — Before We Go Podcast 203
Sharing another story from the second audiobook in the “Tales of the Kingdom” series: “Tales of the Resistance,” David and Karen Mains discuss the bottom-line message of the Lord Jesus Christ: His Kingdom. Understand that the Kingdom of God is wherever the reign of God’s Son is recognized and honored.
Honoring Our King - Part 2 — Before We Go Podcast 202
Sharing another story from the second audiobook in the “Tales of the Kingdom” series: “Tales of the Resistance,” David and Karen Mains discuss the bottom-line message of the Lord Jesus Christ: His Kingdom. Understand that the Kingdom of God is wherever the reign of God’s Son is recognized and honored.
Honoring Our King - Part 1 — Before We Go Podcast 201
Sharing a story from the second audiobook in the “Tales of the Kingdom” series: “Tales of the Resistance,” David and Karen Mains discuss the bottom-line message of the Lord Jesus Christ: His Kingdom. Understand that the Kingdom of God is wherever the reign of God’s Son is recognized and honored.
Tales of the Kingdom - Part 5 — Before We Go Podcast 200
Sharing yet another story from the first audiobook in the “Tales of the Kingdom” series, David and Karen Mains discuss the bottom-line message of the Lord Jesus Christ: His Kingdom. Understand that the Kingdom of God is wherever the reign of God’s Son is recognized and honored.
Tales of the Kingdom - Part 4 — Before We Go Podcast 199
Sharing yet another story from the first audiobook in the "Tales of the Kingdom" series, David and Karen Mains discuss the bottom-line message of the Lord Jesus Christ: His Kingdom. Understand that the Kingdom of God is wherever the reign of God’s Son is recognized and honored.
Tales of the Kingdom - Part 3 — Before We Go Podcast 198
Sharing the third story from the first audiobook in the "Tales of the Kingdom" series, David and Karen Mains discuss the bottom-line message of the Lord Jesus Christ: His Kingdom.
Tales of the Kingdom - Part 2 — Before We Go Podcast 197
Sharing part of the second story from the first audiobook in the "Tales of the Kingdom" series, David and Karen Mains discuss the bottom-line message of the Lord Jesus Christ: His Kingdom.