Me and my 88 Friends

Lots of songs in this episode performed by Lawrence and the band, Damascus Road. Lawrence also discusses the issue falling away and backsliding. Songs: Rewrite History I'll Get Through I Wouldn't Go Back From Glory to Glory If I Didn't Have Jesus I Can Do All Things Turn Around When Love Walked In Not Too Late (To Start Over Again) When My Eyes Are On You Send the Rain Thanks.

Lawrence has a conversation with Betty Roe, from Richmond, Ohio, who recently celebrated her 101st birthday. Betty shares regarding her difficult childhood in the 1920's and 1930's and about God's compassion and grace in her long, inspiring y life. Songs: As Old As Me In the Garden The Anchor Holds Living in the Shadow

Lawrence discusses the movie, "Jesus Revolution", with his friend Dale Yancy, who had a ringside seat to many of the events in the movie while growing up in Southern California. Lawrence also shares a new song he recently wrote. Songs: US Americans Excerpts of songs by the classic band, "Love Song" Baptism Song To Rewrite History

Lawrence interviews his longtime friend, Wayne Sempsrott, who recently attended the Asbury Revival in Kentucky, which has taken social media by storm. Lawrence also shares his own testimony of being revolutionized by the similar Asbury Revival of 1970, when a group of Asbury students came to Anderson, Indiana and a 50 day revival "broke out" when they shared their testimonies.  Songs: Awesome Glory When Morning Breaks Stand Up in Church Let Me Worship You Today

Lawrence replays one of his favorite episodes. Karl and Leslie Sempsrott invited him and his wife, Trish, to attend their unique winter family celebration in Indiana in 2022. Songs: Ebenezer Holy Fire As Old As Me Jesus, You've Been So Real.

News of another spontaneous revival at Asbury University has hit social media recently. Lawrence re-airs a conversation he had a couple of years ago with Dr. Gary Wright regarding the famous 1970 Asbury Revival which made national news. Gary was a student and was in the room  when it happened.  Great testimony and insight. Songs: Carry On To God Be the Glory Sweet, Sweet Spirit Send the Rain

Lawrence has a great conversation with Jack Gerry, who was a pioneer in youth ministry in Massachusetts and beyond, beginning in the early 1970's. In his nineties now, Jack looks back and reminisces on a life well spent.  Songs: Trying to Obey the Call At the Foot of the Cross When My Eyes Are On You

Lawrence shares 12 songs he has written and tells stories about his aunt who was a sheriff and whose home was attached to the county jail. Songs: Unless the Lord Builds the House I Don't Want to Keep You Hid The Night That Changed My Life Love Song Just For You All or Nothing Phone Call Fair Weather Friend Day In, Day Out Sweet Deliverance Send the Rain Not Too Late (To Start Over Again)

Lawrence has a conversation with Rachel Ferguson, who has spent her entire adult life devoted to spreading the good news of Jesus to Brazil and other parts of the world. Songs: I Can Do All Things Springtime Never Escape the Father's Love Behold, He is Coming

Lawrence and his grandson, Dalton Rhodes have a chat beside his wood stove on a January day. They talk about podcasts, repentance, and how to know God's will. Lawrence also tells a true story about a tornado with pinpoint accuracy.  Songs: Jesus, You've Been So Real The Road Back Home I Will Arise and Go Turn Around If I Didn't Know Jesus 

Lawrence has a conversation with Steve Osborne, a man known for his love for people. Steve serves as executive pastor at the church in Florence, South Carolina where Lawrence is a member. He's a highly esteemed man. Songs: A Simple Faith Kalamazoo Jesus Paid It All From Glory to Glory There Goes a Real Christian Man

Lawrence replays a conversation from 2021 he had with Ronnie Grant, a childhood friend and classmate who died earlier this year.  Lots of laughs and fond memories of their rural community and school. Ronnie also shared his testimony of becoming a born again Christian at the age of 70. Songs: Living in the Shadow Stand Up in Church In the Garden Not Ready

Lawrence sings four original Christmas songs and an assortment of selections from friends who have appeared on the show.  We will hear songs featuring Bryan Hoogenboom, Buddy Miles, Stan Kennedy, Brett and Kylie Sempsrott, Buddy Miles, and David Carpenter.  Plus two bonuis Christmas carols with stories of why they are close to Lawrence's heart.

Lawrence interviews a great vocalist, Mark Roberts, who was a popular artist in the "Beach Music" genre. Several years ago Mark walked away from it all to focus on his relationship with God and his role as a father. He has recently recorded a new Christian music album which features a song Lawrence and his pastor wrote. Songs: "I'll Get Through" by Lawrence and Damascus Road "It's Not Too Late (To Start Over Again) by Mark Roberts

Lawrence shares more songs written between 1970 and 1973. In addition, two recently recorded songs with his band, Damascus Road. Songs: Turn Around I'll Get Through Sing a Song of Jesus The Treasure in the Field All or  Nothing In the Beginning From Glory to Glory First Glimpse What a Night Last Night This is My Beloved Son The Parable of the Sower Jesus, Why'd You Go and Die?

Lawrence has a conversation with his friend, Drew Fitzpatrick, who became a professional airplane pilot three decades ago.  Drew shares his  testimony of becoming a Jesus follower and about his involvement with ministries  in East Africa. Songs: Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus Never Escape the Father’s Love Leaning on the Word of God The Pearl

Lawrence shares excerpts from his 2004 concert in Muncie, Indiana with a great band and back-up singers. He also shares stories from his early years in ministry and about the writing of "The Anchor Holds".  Songs: Unless the Lord Builds the House Kalamazoo Rise, Let Us Be Going I'll Get Through There Goes a Real Christian Man Feed My Sheep Holy Fire At the Foot of the Cross The Final Goodbye The Anchor Holds Carry On

This episode pays tribute to our veterans by interviewing a Purple Heart Viet Nam War veteran, Lawrence's close friend, Ray Renner, from Anderson, Indiana. Ray had a life altering encounter with Christ after returning home from the war. Songs: Ebenezer Keep on the Sunny Side (by Loretta Lynn) Without Him

Lawrence has a conversation with two of his wife's high school friends, Tim and Rena Whyte, who graduated with her in 1972 from Wichita North High School.  Tim and Rena share about a crisis they experienced in their late teens and how God intervened in their lives and led them through the decades. Songs: US Americans Revival in Our Souls Send the Rain Not Too Late (To Start Over Again)

Lawrence sings 11 of  his earliest songs, all of which were written between 1970 and 1973. Also a look at what Jesus said about being born a second time. Songs: Song of the Disciple Baptism Song Carry On There Goes a Real Christian Man The Night that You Were Saved What a Change Papa John I Will Arise and Go I Wouldn’t Go Back Jesus Made All the Difference Jesus, You’ve Been So Real

In this episode, guest host Mike Dalka interviews Lawrence about his ministry, his podcast, and his music. We play clips from the interviews with Lawrence's two producers, Buddy Miles and Brian Hoogenboom, and Lawrence thanks Julie Carol, his online publicist and webmaster. This is Lawrence's 100th Episode - visit his website at LawrenceChewning.com and congratulate him! Songs: Me and my 88 Friends (Full Version) Trying to Obey the Call If I Didn't Know Jesus (with Frank Bradford) The Anchor Holds Oldsmobile (by Brian Hoogenboom)

Lawrence has a conversation with his wife Trish's brother, Dan Stark. He's from Wichita, Kansas, and shares how he went from having zero interest in God for years, to becoming a passionate follower of Jesus. Lawrence and Dan reminisce about the night when everything changed in his life. Songs: Better Than That The Road Back Home Jesus, You've Been So Real

Lawrence's wife, Trish, introduces this week's guest, her cousin, Whitney Denewiler.  Both of them grew up in Wichita, Kansas.  Whitney tells her story of life as an airline flight attendant for 20 years, and then shares a very moving testimony of God's loving encounter with her during a very dark time in her life.  Lawrence also shares a love song he wrote for Trish to commemorate their 40th wedding anniversary. Songs: Stand Up in Church Love Song Just for You. I Wouldn't Go Back

"You May Be God, But . . ." Lawrence's friend and bandmate, Bryan Hoogenboom, shares the mic with him on this episode and plays a great song he wrote to his wife, called "Oldsmobile."  Lawrence also shares a sermon he recently preached regarding surrendering to God's will, titled "You May Be God, But . . ." Songs: Oldsmobile, by Bryan Hoogenboom I Don't Want to Keep You Hid Send the Rain All or Nothing

Lawrence replays a memorable episode from the archives which has not yet appeared on Spotify.  He and his friend, Ray Renner, honor the memory and legacy of John K. Summers, their friend and mentor. A very moving testimony of forgiveness and reconciliation from John K. himself. Songs: Forget About It Now Feed My Sheep Welcome Home

Lawrence interviews his ninety-three year-old cousin, Gilbert Baker, a veteran of the Korean War.  Lots of laughs and interesting and inspirational stories. Songs: As Old As Me In the Garden There Goes a Real Christian Man *** This episode is a replay of a classic Me and My 88 Friends radio episode, not previously available on Spotify or Anchor! ***

Lawrence interviews his friend, Elin Lee, from Lancaster, Massachusetts, who shares how she experienced the love of her Heavenly Father, after going through abandonment and reflection by her earthly father. Songs: Hand on the Plow Stop the Music Never Escape the Father’s Love Welcome to New England

Lawrence sings 10 songs that span the past  five decades, and takes a look at what it means to walk the "narrow road." Songs: Turn Around US Americans I Heard a Knock Ebenezer From Glory to Glory I Wouldn't Go Back Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus We Were Like Those Who Dreamed (Psalm 126) The Pearl Living in the Shadow

Tonight's episode is a replay of a classic episode of Lawrence's radio program, not previously available on Anchor or Spotify! Lawrence shares regarding the simplicity of the gospel and also shares the story of a “three-syllable” victory. Songs: A Simple Faith  I Think I Can Help You  Praise the Name of Jesus  At the Foot of the Cross,  US Americans  When Morning Breaks.

Lawrence explores what is meant by the term, “being saved.” Songs: Kalamazoo  Jesus Saves  The Night that You Were Saved  Never Escape the Father's Love  Jesus Paid It All  I Heard a Knock

Lawrence has a conversation with Bill Watson, a man who started an innovative coffeehouse ministry in Massachusetts in the early 1970's.  Songs: Trying to Obey the Call What a Change! Pray for Betty Johnson All the Empty People I Will Arise and Go There Goes a Real Christian Man 

Lawrence has a conversation with his 21 year-old grandson, Dalton Rhodes, who is also one of his best friends. Dalton gives his testimony regarding giving his life to Christ when he was 16 years old and shares his experience this summer as a counselor at a large Christian camp for elementary and middle schoolers. Songs: Phone Call Sweet Deliverance I Can Do All Things Never Escape the Father’s Love As Old As Me

Lawrence looks at the question, “What does it mean to be a worshiper?” and sings songs of devotion to Jesus. Songs: I Wanna Receive Rise, Let Us Be Going What a Happy, Happy Day O Taste and See Behold, He is Coming Fair Weather Friend Here Am I I’d Be a Fool Holy Fire Jesus, You’ve Been So Real Hear My Cry, O Lord Let Me Worship Today

Lawrence and his guests, Jim Watson and Barry Noonan, have a conversation about a memorable Christian coffeehouse in the heyday of the Jesus Movement called Turning Point, in Andover, Massachusetts.  This ministry was started by Bill and Sandy Watson and brought many young people to Christ. Songs: I Don’t Want to Keep You Hid Carry On The Anchor Holds Send the Rain

This is the story of how God answered the prayers of an elderly couple for Him to use their little house for His glory after their death.  This house later become a Christian coffeehouse where many young people came to know Jesus Christ, and later became a Christian bookstore which eventually expanded to a much larger store in the center of Anderson, Indiana.  Lawrence's guests are Jan Reason from Anderson, Indiana, and Wayne  Sempsrott from Bloomington, Indiana. Songs: Song of the Disciple There Goes a Real Christian Man

In this episode, guest host Mike Dalka reviews songs and stories Lawrence shared in past episodes, all focusing on Jesus's love and forgiveness. You don't have to change to come to Jesus. You have to come to Jesus to change! Songs: You Can Forget About It Now Jesus Saves Never Escape the Father's Love  Jesus Paid It All In The Garden The Healer

In this episode, we revisit two of Lawrence's episodes that covered some of the best times and the worst time in his and his wife's lives. The goal is to remember that the same God who brings us the joys of family and friendships is the God who is equally in control through the worst times, and His Mercy endures forever.

In this 4th of July Holiday Weekend episode, Lawrence hands the mic to guest host Mike Dalka. Mike plays some of Lawrence's most Americana-flavored songs, and excerpts from Lawrence and his interview with his engineer, Buddy Miles. Songs: If I Didn't Know Jesus - with Ray Bradford Trying to Obey The Call There Goes a Real Christian Man All or Nothing US Americans Unless The Lord Builds The House

More excerpts from the very first concert of Lawrence Chewning and Damascus Road, including a testimony by bass player, Russell James. Songs: Kalamazoo There Goes a Real Christian Man Trying to Obey the Call When My Eyes Are On You I Wouldn't Go Back The Road Back Home Send the Rain The Anchor Holds As Old As Me

Join Lawrence and his band, Damascus Road, for excerpts from their very first concert, which took place on June 12, 2022, with special guest, Lena Hughes. Songs: Stand Up In Church Unless the Lord Builds the House Rise, Let Us Be Going Leaning on the Word of God Not Too Late (To Start Over Again) Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus (with Lena Hughes) The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power (with Lena Hughes) At the Foot of the Cross Kalamazoo

Lawrence has a conversation with Bryan Braddock, the CEO of a great ministry to hurting people in Florence, South Carolina called "House of Hope of the Pee Dee".  Last year he was elected to the Florence City Council.  Bryan shares a moving testimony of how Christ delivered him from drug addiction. Songs: Unless the Lord Builds the House If I Didn't Know Jesus The Healer

Lawrence sings a 11 original songs he had written over the last 5 decades, and a classic gospel song from the hymn book. Songs: Leaning on the Word of God Stand Up in Church Not Ready Jesus, You’ve Been So Real Hand on the Plow Bear Some Fruit Right Here He Giveth More Grace I’ll Get Through The Anchor Holds Treasure in the Field All or Nothing

Lawrence shares with his friend several family stories passed down from his father and the spiritual lessons learned from them. Songs: In the Garden Season of the Harvest Papa John Ebenezer

Lawrence interviews his friend of 50 years, Dale Yancy, who was active in the famous Jesus People movement of southern California which made the cover of major newsmagazines.  Lawrence and Dale reminisce regarding their time ministering together in Vermont in the early 1970's. Songs: Carry On A Simple Faith Jesus Saves

Lawrence interviews his English friend, Paul Dickens, via Zoom, as he talks about his journey of faith. Songs include: Living in the Shadow Baptism Song Phone Call Song to Sir Dickens Carry On

Lots of music in this episode with Lawrence's band which does not yet have a name. Lawrence also pays tribute to his mother on this Mother's Day weekend. Songs: If I Didn't Know Jesus I Can Do All Things From Glory to Glory There Goes a Real Christian Man In the Beginning I Don't Want to Keep You Hid Send the Rain The Night that Changed My Life At the Foot of the Cross

Lawrence has a conversation with Sue Stewart Davis, who was a member of his church in Massachusetts during his pastoring years in the 1980's and 1990's.  Sue shares a moving testimony of God's grace during the most broken time of her life. Songs: Worth the Wait What a Happy, Happy Day Send the Rain Not Too Late

Lawrence’s grandson, Dalton Rhodes,  comes for a surprise visit from college. Dalton chooses the song list and converses with his Big Pa. Lawrence is also cajoled into giving his impersonation of Balaam’s talking donkey. Songs: The Road Back Home There Goes a Real Christian Man As Old As Me Kalamazoo Better Than That

Lawrence celebrates in song the events of the first Easter weekend and looks at the life of James, the brother of Jesus, who saw a risen Lord. Songs include: Me and My 88 Friends (full version) Springtime What is Truth? Tramp on the Street Just the Same, I Praise Your Name Stop the Music At the Foot of the Cross He is Not Here Behold, He is Coming

Lawrence interviews Stan Kennedy, a pastor who is also highly respected by many people as an outstanding guitarist.  Great testimony.  Also Stan plays several songs on the guitar, and he and Lawrence collaborate on "Holy Fire". Songs: Taking It to the Streets (Instrumental by Stan Kennedy) What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Instrumental by Stan Kennedy) Farther Along (Instrumental and vocal by Stan Kennedy) Holy Fire (Duet with Stan Kennedy and Lawrence Chewning)

Lawrence interviews old friends, Randy and Mickey McNeil, and their pastor, David Sparks, from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.  Ordinary People with Extraordinary Stories. Songs: Living in the Shadow I Heard a Knock Life (by Randy McNeil) Love Song Just For You Not Ready Now is the Time

Lawrence takes a look at the Biblical prescription for  healing a nation.  Also testimonies from two Massachusetts friends and lots of songs. Songs Rise, Let Us Be Going I'll Get Through I Can Do All Things Longing to See You Again Fight! US Americans Send the Rain

The word, "gospel", means "good news."  Lawrence explores the things that make following Christ a good choice.  Lots of music. Songs: A Simple Faith Unless the Lord Builds the House Jesus, You've Been So Real Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Wanda Vereen) Oldsmobile (Bryan Hoogenboom) In the Garden Forget About It Now Not Too Late Stand Up in Church

Meet Walter Mutti, who along with his wife, Jane, and four sons embarked on an adventure to a remote Indian village in the Amazon jungles of Venezuela, where they spent the better part of 20 years sharing Christ. Songs included: The One All or Nothing Leaning on the Word of God The Pearl

Lawrence takes a look at the final words of Jesus before he ascended to Heaven, and interviews Dr. Gary Wright, who has dedicated his life to fulfilling the instructions of those final words. Songs: The Road Back Home The Night That Changed My Life Better Than That Phone Call I Don't Want to Keep You Hid Carry On Holy Fire

Lawrence interviews Mike Dalka and Gary Wright from World Renewal, in Greenfield, Indiana. Mike has a stunning natural speaking voice, tailor-made for radio, and shares a moving testimony of God's intervention in his life. Songs: Stand up in Church Jesus, You've Been So Real When My Eyes Are On You If I Didn't Know Jesus God Will Take Care of You

Lawrence and his wife, Trish, attend a special winter family celebration with their long-time friends, Karl and Leslie Sempsrott and their large family.  They talk about passing a spiritual legacy from generation to generation.  Clips of music from family members.  Lawrence and Karl play on a brand new stuido version of an old Fishermen song from the early 1970's, "Jesus, You've Been So Real" Lawrence's Songs: Thank God for Friends As Old As Me Jesus, You've Been So Real

Lawrence's friend of 52 years, Larry Hughes, from St. Louis, Missouri, offers a playlist of his favorite songs written by Lawrence, several of which have never been recorded.  Lawrence and Larry chat about each song. Songs We Were Like Those Who Dreamed (Psalm 126) Pray for Betty Johnson The Treasure in the Field I Wouldn't Go Back Living in the Shadow Springtime The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Song of the Disciple As Old As Me

This episode is an interview with Lawrence's friends, Myles and Patty Toews. They left their life on a farm in Alberta, Canada, to be a part of an international ministry called OM Ships, which owns a large ship which visits ports all over the world with the gospel. Songs are: The Anchor Holds Hand on the Plow All the Empty People Never Escape the Father's Love

Lawrence looks at the story of the Garasene demoniac's encounter with Jesus and of Jesus' command to go back to his people and tell them all the great things God has done for him. Also an interview with Lena Hughes, a wonderful singer with a great testimony. Songs: Kalamazoo From Glory to Glory Stop the Music Stand Up in Church I'd Be a Fool, sung by Lena Hughes The Healer

Lawrence and his 88 friends (the piano keys) sing various songs and he recounts the circumstances which inspired each song.  A couple of them go all the way way to 1970, fifty-two years ago. Songs: Me & My 88 Friends The Marriage Supper of the Lamb There Goes a Real Christian Man Why Did You Wander Away I Will Arise and Go Goodnight, My Friend I'm Not Afraid Anymore I Wish The Anchor Holds

We re-air excerpts from Lawrence's earlier episode featuring his boyhood classmate and friend, Ronnie Grant, who recently passed on to Heaven.  Lots of laughs and reminiscing, but also a great testimony.  Lawrence also Lawrence looks in the Word regarding what happens to the believer immediately after death. Songs: Farther Along I'm Longing for Home First Glimpse Not Ready

Lawrence has a laugher-filled conversation with a long-time friend who he met when the early Fishermen made a stop in his home town of Kingsport, Tennessee.  Larry later graduated from seminary and was ordained in the Presbyterian church.  He eventually found his true calling and niche as a teacher of Christian Ethics, English, and the Bible at a large Christian high school in St. Louis, Missouri. Songs: Trying to Obey the Call At the Foot of the Cross Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music by Larry Norman Behold, He is Coming