Mess It Up Podcast

Paxton Pantry is back for another traditions show. Listen to her chat with the Bow Tie Guy. This show is a bit longer than normal. It is also a bit more silly than normal, but that's what happens when you combine one part Bow Tie Guy with one part Paxton Pantry! Merry Christmas, y'all! You can make tax deductible donations to support the show and Messed Up Ministries by texting the word "MuM" to 7...

This week Bev chats with the Bow Tie Giuy about her recent Angel Tree party for kids with incarcerated family members. Try not to get tarantism when you listen. Text the word "MuM" to become a Rebuilder in the Nehemiah Project. If you want to see pictures from the event, follow this link: https://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/photo-gallery-rca-church-provides-holiday-support-through-prison-fellowship/...

The Bow Tie Guy takes a look at how to handle it when things don't go according to plan. Our Song of the Week is an oldie but a goodie as well.

The Bow Tie Guy welcomes Bev in again this week. It's Giving Tuesday in America so we have dedicated this show to a discussion of generosity and what it looks like to give. We also have a discussion about church and representing Jesus based on the Song of the Week "The Jesus I Know". You can help financially support the ministry by texting the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA or visit messedupministries...

Paxton Pantry joins the Bow Tie Guy this week for a special Thanksgiving week show. The discussion bounces around covering food, fun, and faith so enjoy this little treat before your Thanksgiving Feast! Text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA to become a Rebuilder in the Nehemiah Project.

After hearing the idea that proximity doesn't necessarily equal intimacy over the weekend The Bow Tie Guy and Bev take a closer look at that concept. Regardless of your stance, we think you might enjoy this discussion. Don't forget to share with your friends! To support Messed Up Ministries text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA

On Election Day we have a show that looks at choices...seems like a no brainer. Bev joins the Bow Tie Guy to look at how the choices we make and the choices we avoid can shine light on our hearts and our walk. They also show how not making a choice is also a choice! The Song of the Week is "Bring the Rain" by Mercy Me. Don't forget that you can financially support the show by texting the word "MuM...

This week the Bow Tie Guy and Bev are coming at you from Hawaii. As both of them have been trying to learn a new language through the app Duolingo it occurred that as Christians we have a language as well. Are you speaking fluent Christian or do you have to translate your thoughts as you go through life? Don't forget to join our Nehemiah Project by texting the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA.

Christian Hip-Hop artist Lowery joins the show to discuss his song writing method. Lowery and the Bow Tie Guy dive in to how the process of writing books and writing lyrics can cross over much of the same territory. Our Song of the Week is "Sleepy Hollow" from Lowery.

This week the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at how to change our nouns. In recovery it is important to change the people, places, and things that we do and spent time with in order to stay sober. That means we need to change our nouns! The Song of the Week is from Katie Nichole and Big Daddy Weave. You can support the ministry financially by texting the word "MuM" to 760- WALLS-CA.

The Bow Tie Guy looks at a quote he heard from Ethan Hawke who said "You can't stick yourself in formaldehyde and stay the way you were, you have to change." How do we crawl out of the jar and into a changed life? Listen and find out. If you want to help us reach our goal of $1000/mo in new pledges text the word "MuM" to 760- WALLS-CA!

What do we do when self doubt creeps into our lives? This week the Bow Tie Guy looks at how he has dealt with self doubt this past week and how he is working to overcome its grip on his life. Give a listen and share with your friends and family. Text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA to support the ministry.

It's Show 234, a counting show! We just love stuff like that. On this episode the Bow Tie Guy shares a bit about a new ministry opportunity for all of the listeners to join in. He also looks at how to deal with relapse and how working our steps can help to avoid relapse. Don't forget to join our community of givers on Patreon by going to MessItUpPodcast.com or by texting the word "MuM" to 760-WALL...

On this week's show Big Squatch returns to talk to the Bow Tie Guy about being "1%ers". Similar to the idea of the 1%er in motorcycle clubs, the guys look at how being a Christian who is willing to not hide their secrets puts them in the vast minority. If we are only as sick as our secrets, then we probably need to be willing to open up to people. Check iot out and let us know if you agree.

The Bow Tie Guy talks about visiting a local prison to sign men up for Angel Tree. There are many blessings in the world and some of them can be found behind prison walls. Listen to a few stories of the blessings he found while visiting California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi. Our Song of the Week is "Holy Spirit Come" by Patrick Mayberry.

Moriah Muncy joins the Bow Tie Guy once again to discuss the craft of song writing. The concept that "Sometimes the miracle isn't the provision, sometimes it's the community that is provided." is posited by Moriah when discussing our Song of the Week, which is "Honey in the Rock" from Brooke Ligertwood.

This week the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at extending grace to others by writing a better story for the people who have wronged us. He also looks at how grace can work in prison and the difficulties that many inmates have trying to show grace without reprisal from the rest of the prison population. Our Song of the Week comes from We the Kingdom. Text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA to give financial...

Moriah Muncy from Hope United joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about music and the new single from the group called Many Voices One Song. Yes, we know there should be a comma in there, but she chose not to :-)

The Bow Tie Guy tackles the issue of unexpected events that change our plans. How do you deal with them? How does he deal with them? Give a listen and find out!

It's tough enough to love people when they are ok? How are we supposed to love them when they are at their worst? That's the question that the Bow Tie Guy and Bev tackle on this episode. We also have a Song of the Week from Rachael Lampa.

Bev and the Bow Tie Guy finally got back inside their local prison to begin the Prison Fellowship Academy for the first time since pre-Lockdown. It was a great night and a great experience. This show is completely dedicated to talking about that experience. Our Song of the Week is "Roses" by Andrew Ripp.

On this week's show the Bow Tie Guy and Bev discuss the recent CR Summit in Dallas Texas. Our Song of the Week is from Dante Bowe

This is actually the second show we recorded for this week. In editing the BTG inadvertently unplugged the hard drive and lost all of the show files. Now what you have is a shorter solo version of the longer show he recorded with Bev. Listen folks, we don't call it "Mess It Up" for nothing! Enjoy...

This week we have two guests joining the Bow Tie Guy. Intern Dave and his cousin Nicole are all here. Nicole is a manager for a number of facilities that help mentally challenged individuals. Listen to her story of a child living ina chaotic situation and see how her mess turns into a message of hope for others.

Independence Day brings a new show about freedom - freedom from our hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Listen as the Bow Tie Guy and his guest host Bev talk about recovery as well as reminisce about CR Sunday at their church last week.