Before We Go

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.

During this time of year when our minds and hearts turn toward giving to others, David and Karen Mains discuss the genuine benefit that we receive when we take advantage of the healing power of doing good.

Which would you rather read: an article about the sins of various religious leaders, or an article about religious leaders acting the way they’re supposed to? David Mains asks his wife Karen to continue to share the remainder of a recent article she has written that sheds light on the answer to this question.

Which would you rather read: an article about the sins of various religious leaders, or an article about religious leaders acting the way they’re supposed to? David Mains asks his wife Karen to share the first part of a recent article she has written that sheds light on the answer to this question.

David and Karen Mains discuss how to create a truly thankful spirit by making an intentional effort to tell God those things for which we are grateful.

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

What should parents do when their children and their grandchildren do not attend church—even though they all have made strong professions of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ? David and Karen Mains share the situation of their own family and what they intend to do, in order to encourage their children and grandchildren to return to regularly attending the services of the church.

David and Karen Mains discuss the value of seeking God’s help in healing past hurts. Then, they share a process that David has used quite recently to bring healing to past hurts in his own life.

David and Karen Mains talk about a book that has captured David’s attention this past week and the lessons he has learned from it that may well help fellow believers deal with criticism from others.

David and Karen Mains discuss how God can provide a challenge for people of faith, even in their older years. And, how He enables them to successfully meet such a challenge.

David and Karen Mains share exciting news about a project that will possibly bring their award-winning books, The Tales of the Kingdom, to the silver screen and beyond.

When we talk with other people, do we focus on chit-chat, or do we delve more deeply into substantive conversations? David and Karen Mains give some concrete examples of how Christians can choose to focus on conversations that truly matter.

A great day of judgment is coming at the end of the age. Does this fact influence our behavior as Christians? David and Karen Mains discuss how the coming judgment should be more prominent in our thinking and in our living out our faith.

What kind of aspirations do you have for the days that remain in your life? David and Karen Mains share what they would like to accomplish, with God’s help, before they graduate to heaven.

The Patriarch Abraham was noted for many admirable qualities. But, one of his most important qualities was his willingness to urgently plead with God on behalf of the sin-riddled cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. David and Karen Mains discuss the great example that Abraham provides for Christians today.

We Christians often give God thanks for what He has done for us. But, do we ever attribute worth to God by giving Him a compliment? David and Karen Mains share their insights on giving compliments to God.

David and Karen Mains share the many rich dividends they have received because they have pursued friendships with people unlike themselves. And, they encourage us to do the same.

As followers of Jesus, when we take note of something truly wonderful that one of our brothers or sisters in Christ has done, do we let them know how much we applaud that one’s accomplishment? On this Podcast, David and Karen Mains promote such standing ovations.

Planning for opportunities this fall to extend hospitality represents a kind of renewal that should appeal to all followers of Jesus. David and Karen Mains offer some suggestions as to how to make this happen.

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 book that they believe has proven life-altering.

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 Schaeffer. David and Karen Mains revisit an interview with Dr. Schaeffer, recorded 40 years ago for The Chapel of the Air radio broadcast.

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 our “big picture blindness.”

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 amplify this idea with some concrete examples.

Making adjustments to our lives, setting new priorities, and purposefully choosing to make our relationship with God the major focus of our existence—these are all matters that we followers of Jesus need to consider. David and Karen Mains offer some very helpful suggestions as to what we can do.

When approaching difficult or controversial subjects, is there a particular mindset that Christians should cling to as they interact with others about these troubling topics? David and Karen Mains offer some suggestions worth considering.