Me and my 88 Friends

Lawrence continues his testimony of God’s faithfulness and leadership throughout his life. This episode focuses on the years, 1979 to 1993, when he was a pastor in Massachusetts.  Songs: Fair Weather Friend O Taste and See Behold, He is Coming Ebenezer

Lawrence continues his testimony of God’s faithfulness and leadership throughout his life. This episode covers the Fishermen’s first album in 1973, formation of a new band,Lawrence Chewning & Eastland Band, and relocating to Massachusetts. Also a new arrangement of an Eastland Band song performed by Lawrence and Damascus Road Band.  Songs: Longing to See You Again I Wouldn’t Go Back The Road B...

Lawrence shares from a recently discovered journal recounting his experiences in New England in a  Jesus People band in the early 1970’s. Songs: Revival in Our Souls Born in America We Were Like Those Who Dreamed (Psalm 126)  What a Change 

Lawrence chronicles his testimony of God’s faithfulness and focuses on “the Fishermen years”, 1970 through 1976. Various songs he wrote during that era in his life are also shared.  Songs: Trying to Obey the Call Jesus, You’ve Been So Real Jesus Made All the Difference Carry On There Goes a Real Christian Man Mystery First Glimpse I Will Arise and Go Sing a Song of Jesus  

Lawrence recounts his personal journey of faith and shares songs he was inspired to write through various events in his life.  This episode deals with his salvation as a boy, the faith of his family, and a powerful awakening during his college years which revolutionized his life.  Songs: The Night That Changed My Life Welcome Home Season of the Harvest Song of the Disciple Me and My 88 Friends Sen...

Lawrence takes a look at the specific prayers the Apostle Paul prayed for the Christians in Ephesus while he was chained to a Roman soldier.    Songs: What a Change I Wouldn’t Go Back Leaning on the Word of God  A Family Again Be Thou My Vision 

Lawrence is off this week, so tonight we replay Episode 252, which originally aired on September 20, 2025, and was titled, “Meet My Friend, Jimmy Corbett”. Lawrence replays a very enjoyable conversation with Jimmy Corbett, an associate pastor and minister of music in Archer, Florida. Jimmy is a great singer and musician who has been singing about Christ since he was a boy.  Songs: Jesus, You’ve Be...

This was originally aired on December 14, 2024. I interviewed Chase Bishop, who is now an Assistant Professor at Brevard College, in Brevard,  North Carolina. He is also a chemist and has recently gotten married to his college sweetheart.   Synopsis: In this episode we replay an interesting conversation with Chase Bishop, an Assistant Professor and Chemist in Brevard, North Carolina.  Chase shares...

In today’s episode Lawrence shares a sermon he recently preached regarding the roles that grace and works play in a believer’s life.  Songs: Stand Up in Church Blessed Is He  Not Too Late (To Start Over Again) The Pearl

Lawrence has an enjoyable conversation with his friend, Ronnie Hucks, who has spent his career  in helping farmers with their financial needs. He is also an outdoorsman and a great photographer of nature.  They talk about boll weevils, farmers, birds, and most important, a relationship with Jesus.  Songs: Sing a Song of Jesus  Send the Rain  Holy Fire. 

Lawrence has delightful conversation with Jim Gore, who is an avid mountain hiker at 87 years old. Jim tells his story of leaving a lucrative career to obey God’s call to become a pastor.  Songs: What is Truth? Trust and Obey 

Lawrence replays a memorable episode, featuring Steve Holt, who is a professional ventriloquist and entertainer. Steve shares his inspiring testimony of God’s intervention in his life after being separated from his family as a child and placed in an orphanage.  Songs: The Messiah Loves Sinners Still We Love Him

Lawrence continues his conversation with Dr. Sam Bruce, as they discuss his book, “Spiritual Formation”.  Also, Lawrence sings two original songs and two classic hymns.  Songs: Living in the Shadow Wonderful Peace The Love of God Hand on the Plow 

Lawrence shares a collection of sixteen original songs he has written about the life of Christ. The selections are taken from solo recordings,as well as songs with the band, Damascus Road. Also included is a choir  of local singers.   

Lawrence has a conversation with author, former pastor and college president, and community leader, Dr. Sam Bruce, from Florence Mississippi. Dr. Sam has written a great book  called “Spiritual Formation”.  Songs: What a Change Stop the Music The Anchor Holds

Lawrence has a conversation with his longtime friends, Chuck and Lynn Staley, from Madison, Mississippi. Chuck has been a successful entrepreneur and community leader, and Lynn has been an esteemed educator who has made an impact internationally. A memorable conversation about their journey of faith.  Songs: I’ll Get Through Rise, Let Us Be Going From Glory to Glory

Lawrence has an enjoyable conversation around the table of longtime friends, Ronnie and Jill Simmons, from Fort Mill, South Carolina. The three of them were formerly members of a Christian fellowship in Anderson, Indiana, in the 1970’s. Hear more extraordinary stories from regular people, as Ronnie and Jill share their journey of faith.  Songs: As Old As Me I Wanna Receive Holy Fire

Lawrence takes a look at a couple of Scriptures which highlight Jesus’ desire to gather people close to Himself, like a hen who covers her wings over her chicks. Also seven songs.  Songs: Rewrite History Unless the Lord Builds the House Send the Rain I’d Be a Fool Springtime Not Ready Psalm 126 (We Were Like Those Who Dreamed ) 

This episode focuses on the effect that kindness can have on a person‘s life. Testimonies from five people are featured.  Songs: In the Beginning Phone Call Never Escape the Father’s Love The Love of God 

Lawrence converses with three people about God’s love for each individual. His guests are Johnny Brown, Chuck Davis, and Dan Stark. Also a brand new rendition by Lawrence and Damascus Road about the Transfiguration.  Songs: Still We Love Him What a Night, Last Night Jesus, You’ve Been So Real The Healer I Will Arise and Go The Messiah Loves Sinners 

Lawrence has an inspiring conversation with Hubert Nolen, who pastored a successful church for over 30 years, and then laid it all down to start a great ministry which reaches out and helps victims of sex trafficking and exploitation.  Songs: What a Change Arise and Shine

Lawrence and his British friend, Paul Dickens, complete a four week series on prayer. In this episode they discuss five more reasons the author, Pete Greig, gives why some prayers are not answered the way we would like. Also, a brand new Damascus Road rendition of a song Lawrence wrote during the Jesus Movement. Songs: A Simple Faith Ebenezer What a Change Bully in the Neighborhood He Giveth More...

Lawrence has a conversation with his friend, Chet Berry, from Carmel, Indiana. Chet has been a pastor, podcaster, worship leader, and writer. The two of them met each other when Chet was a boy. Chet has recently written a children’s book called “Barn Tales”. Songs: Kalamazoo I Wouldn’t Go Back There Goes a Real Christian Man Carry On