Mess It Up Podcast

Bev joins The Bow Tie Guy to look at the difference between Biblical promises and Biblical principles. We also have a Song of the Week from Matthew West

On this episode of the Mess it Up Podcast the Bow Tie Guy and Bev tackle the thought "the shepherd knows the path and the sheep just need to follow."

This week the Bow Tie Guy welcomes in Roger Stanton from the Celebrate Recovery National TEAM. Roger shares his mess as well as the message that grew from it. Make sure to pass the show along to your friends. Text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722) to support the ministry.

A quote from Charles Spurgeon is the inspiration for this week's episode. Listen in and see if you agree with Big Charlie and the Bow Tie Guy.

On this week's episode of the show the Bow Tie Guy discusses the idea of image. Is it everything? Listen to the show and let us know your thoughts.

Bev joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about hopes for a new year on this first episode of 2024.

In this Boxing Day episode of the Mess it Up Podcast the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at Boxing Day and how it relates to our recovery. Our Song of the Week is from Benjamin William Hastings and BTG takes a deep dive into it as well.

It's a Mess it Up Podcast Christmas Special! We hope you enjoy or discussion about Christmas traditions.

This week finds the Bow Tie Guy in Vegas. Listen to his thoughts about being there and how Las Vegas mimics denial.

Our old friend Heather joins the show to talk about Advent

Bev joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about her Angel Tree party with her local Celebrate Recovery group. Listen to learn more about this wonderful ministry.

In this week's episode the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at the Holiday Blues: what they are, how to recognize them, what to do about them. Our Song of the Week is from Forrest Frank. As part of #GivingTuesday please consider supporting our ministry by texting the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722)

Faith, from Paxton Pantry, joins the show for our annual look at Thanksgiving. Listen in to this show and see if you find some new reasons to be thankful this year.

Bev joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about dealing with difficult people. We know that we have done this topic in the past, but it's a good one for the week before Thanksgiving.

On this week's show the Bow Tie Guy and Bev talk about freedom. Borrowing from a Kris Kristopherson line that "Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose" they examine what it means to have freedom. Our song of the week is "Sobriety" by Blue October. Paul and Bev have a good discussion about the interpretation of art and its application. It's deep stuff folks! Check out the Daily Dose Po...

It's a Halloween day episode of the show and we have one that goes by spooky fast. Check out the Bow Tie Guy's thoughts on masks and denial. It's also our final show for Oldies in October and we close out the month with a hymn from Shane & Shane.

James D'Amato from Cross Works Resources joins the show to share his recovery story. James was instrumental in opening doors for the Bow Tie Guy as he looked at getting back inside, so this is a very special show here at Mess it Up! Check out RecoveryAlive.com CrossWorksResources.com Text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722) and donate to the show.

The Recovering Sasquatch (therecoveringsasquatch.com) joins the Bow Tie Guy to dig into the question "Is it better to die for a cause or to live through your recovery without that thing that called to you?" Listen then share with people!

On this episode of the show the Bow Tie Guy and Bev talk about money. Yes, we dive into the good and bad of money. Our Oldies in October Song of the Week is "Money" from Manic Drive. Help financially support the show by joining the Nehemiah Project. Text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722)

Pastor Dan from the Ben Richey Boys Ranch joins the show today to talk about his work at the ranch. It's Oldies in October so for our Song of the Week we have a chestnut from This Beautiful Republic called "Beautifully Broken".

James Ackerman, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship Ministries joins the Bow Tie Guy for a special episode of the show. James talks about the things that lead him into a life of devotion to Christ and how he has lead Prison Fellowship from a Founder Lead ministry into a Mission Lead ministry. Our Song of the Week is "Salvation Mountain" from Lauren Daigle. To give to the ministry, text the word...

On this week's show Jason from Men of Nehemiah joins the Bow Tie Guy to tell his story of addiction and recovery. He also talks about the program that he is involved with to continue his success in recovery, the Men of Nehemiah. Our Song of the Week is "Every Hour" from David Leonard (featuring Josh Baldwin) To donate to the show text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722)

On this episode of the Mess it Up podcast the Bow Tie Guy chats with Bev about how to move through and beyond difficult situations and tragedy such as the 9.11 Attacks. Our Song of the Week is an oldie from Matthew West.

This week the Bow Tie Guy is joined in studio by Beverly and Kimberly (He's thinking of changing his name to the Bow Tie Guyverly!). The discussion centers on an episode of the BEMA Podcast (Episode 34). Here's a link so you can check it out: https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+GjNa2Qws During our Song of the Week discussion Paul remembers the old Christian Rockabilly SKA band the W's. Chec...

Phil and Kimberly Parent join the Bow Tie Guy on this week's show to reflect on their recent trip to Prison. Listen to their thoughts about what turned out to be a first time behind bars for them both.