Before We Go

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.’”

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.”

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.

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.

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.”

“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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sharing the first 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.

In order to know exactly what to do and how to behave when implementing Christian hospitality, most believers will need a concrete example. David and Karen Mains discuss how the Lord Jesus Christ gives us the very best such example.

In this third Podcast on the subject of Christian hospitality, David and Karen Mains discuss one way to help overcome the “loneliness pandemic” that is targeting our society.

In this second of three Podcasts on the subject of Christian Hospitality, David and Karen Mains discuss a critically important aspect of planning for your time of extending hospitality.

In this first of three Podcasts on the subject of Christian Hospitality, David and Karen Mains set the stage for how the Holy Spirit prompts believers to reach out to those around them.

Striving to become a spiritual superstar offers a temptation to followers of Jesus that can prove hurtful to the believers and damaging to the Kingdom of God. David and Karen Mains discuss how to avoid falling into the trap of seeking superstar status.

As the people in America becomes more and more divided, David and Karen Mains urgently request the members of the clergy to call those in their congregations to pray for our nation.

Using examples from their own lives, David and Karen Mains describe how important it is for each of us to encourage others.

Do we understand the phrase: “The Kingdom of God”? David and Karen Mains discuss the importance of followers of Jesus understanding what He meant when He talked about His Kingdom.

David and Karen Mains share their experiences in helping lonely people change the way they view themselves, so that these dear ones feel no longer lonely.

David and Karen Mains share the quite amazing overall structure of the Bible and how learning this structure makes reading the Bible more understandable.

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 discuss how to put this king of a spiritual discipline into practice.

As we move into new stages in our lives, and as we adjust to the limitations we now face, it is important that we take the time to evaluate how we can continue to contribute to Christ and His Kingdom. David and Karen Mains discuss this important subject by considering how they intend to address this issue in their own lives.

When talking with God, it is helpful to pray as if you are talking to and sharing with a very good friend. David and Karen Mains share how this new-to-them technique has enhanced each of their individual prayer lives.

Sometimes, a person of notoriety becomes revealed as a frequent liar. That individual’s reputation becomes significantly marred by that revelation. David and Karen Mains discuss how Jesus was a meticulous truth-teller and how Christians should follow Christ’s example.

Do those in the congregation of the church you attend remember the message contained in your pastor’s sermon? Or, by the time that they reach the parking lot, have they already forgotten what the pastor said? David and Karen Mains share some helpful insights into how to make sermons memorable.

Continuous improvement of one’s prayer life is an aspect of spiritual formation for which followers of the Lord Jesus Christ should purposefully strive. David and Karen Mains share a very important tip that will greatly enhance a believer’s conversations with God through prayer.

David and Karen Mains share some vital suggestions as to how churches can make some changes that will energize their congregations and make the ministry of that church exciting, challenging, emotional, and life-changing.

The year 2022 has drawn to a close. David and Karen Mains recall the many ways that God has shown His love and caring for them over the past twelve months. And, they suggest that we do the same: In what ways has God cared for us during the year 2022?