Classic State of Mind

First time for everything, they say. This episode of Classic State of Mind includes a kind of 'front porch conversation,' as Ken describes what he noticed this week on a side table in an unexpected place. Send us Fan Mail

It fit perfectly. Didn't even need a string. This week's post: The Lone Ranger and the ten days it took to find out the cost of wearing a mask. Send us Fan Mail

A Word About Following explores the modern meaning of “following” in a world dominated by social media. A great reminder that the most important question we can ask of ourselves is not who follows us, but Who we are following. Amid the noise of countless voices seeking attention, the voice of Jesus still calls people to a deeper, life-changing commitment. Send us Fan Mail

Two boys. One dad's dinner bucket. And a question that drove both brothers to the kitchen counter every  evening: Would there be anything left inside Dad's dinner bucket? This story will help you smile … and make you think about God's bountiful provision. Send us Fan Mail

In this reflective episode, we consider one of life’s greatest mysteries: time. Where does it go when it passes? Why do joyful moments seem to fly while seasons of hardship feel painfully slow? And what does it mean that the God who created time exists beyond it? Through heartfelt storytelling, thoughtful reflection, and timeless spiritual truth, this episode explores memory, waiting, burdens, and...

A Word About … Biographies  I don't think I know anyone who doesn't like a good story. There's just something about the twists and turns and unexpected happenings in a great story that captures our imagination. And one of my favorite kinds of stories is an autobiography. When we read or hear the fascinating true details of another person's life as they tell it, it's almost...

A Word About Firsts,... Life in all its complexities and nuances is crowded with occasions we call 'first times.'  My life began, almost certainly, with a crying episode. (Although I don’t recall it, I must have been absolutely squalling,) The first time I ever took a breath. The first time I ever got smacked on my behind, As some doctor I’d never met before, Held me up to a world I’d ne...

This week on Classic State of Mind , Ken Jones reflects on ‘Backstage’ … the unseen places where ordinary faithfulness quietly changes lives. While our culture celebrates platforms, spotlights, and large stages, Jesus often pointed to smaller things instead: seeds, salt, lamps, yeast, and everyday people carrying light into dark places. Most of us will never stand before crowds. But we will stand...