Before We Go (2024)

09/09/2024

David and Karen Mains wrestle with the idea that from time to time, as we seek God’s will for our lives, He gets our attention in a very direct way. When that happens, we should remember this principle: “Lord, when I sense You wanting to get my attention, just know that my response will be: ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’”

David and Karen Mains wrestle with the idea that from time to time, as we seek God’s will for our lives, He gets our attention in a very direct way. When that happens, we should remember this principle: “Lord, when I sense You wanting to get my attention, just know that my response will be: ‘S...

02/09/2024

If someone asks you to speak to a group of people about your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, do you know how to begin preparing such a talk? In Part 3 of this discussion, David and Karen Mains offer some very concrete steps on how to begin this task.

30/08/2024

David and Karen Mains discuss the critically important message that Jesus shared many times throughout His earthly ministry. This discussion emphasizes: “Close followers of Jesus are aware that His ‘Go-to Message’ was about the Kingdom of God.”

27/08/2024

If someone asks you to speak to a group of people about your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, do you know how to begin preparing such a talk? In Part 2 of this discussion, David and Karen Mains offer some very concrete steps on how to begin this task.

23/08/2024

David and Karen Mains discuss the breadth of hospitality and how God uses this gift in astonishing ways, urging us to: “Think of hospitality as a lifestyle we can practice no matter where we are.”

22/08/2024

David and Karen Mains discuss the power of God expressed by followers of Jesus when they determine to extend hospitality to the people they encounter in their everyday lives. This is best expressed by this statement: “When Christians practice spiritual hospitality, they show the presence of Christ to the people they include in ways that don’t happen with other settings.”

David and Karen Mains discuss the power of God expressed by followers of Jesus when they determine to extend hospitality to the people they encounter in their everyday lives. This is best expressed by this statement: “When Christians practice spiritual hospitality, they show the presence of Christ...

20/08/2024

If someone asks you to speak to a group of people about your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, do you know how to begin preparing such a talk? David and Karen Mains offer some very concrete steps on how to begin this task.

15/08/2024

David and Karen Mains remind us of a spiritual practice that can help us see God’s hand in the daily experiences of our lives. This will help us remain aware of His loving care for us.

12/08/2024

David and Karen Mains continue to discuss the backstories that form the foundation for some of the tales in each of their three books in the Tales of the Kingdom trilogy series.

05/08/2024

When you visit a church you haven’t visited previously, how do the people at that church welcome you? David and Karen Mains discuss their recent experiences of visiting churches in their area. Then, they make some suggestions as to how to properly welcome visitors to a church.

01/08/2024

David and Karen Mains continue to discuss the backstories that form the foundation for some of the stories in each of their three books in the Tales of the Kingdom series.

30/07/2024

God often surprises us in amazing ways. He gives us blessings wrapped in the loving hearts of the people He brings into our lives. For David and Karen Mains, one such person is George Koch. To celebrate his 15 years of service to Mainstay Ministries, David and Karen interview George about his autism.

God often surprises us in amazing ways. He gives us blessings wrapped in the loving hearts of the people He brings into our lives. For David and Karen Mains, one such person is George Koch. To celebrate his 15 years of service to Mainstay Ministries, David and Karen interview George about his autism...

26/07/2024

David and Karen Mains discuss the backstories that form the foundation for some of the stories in each of their three books in the Tales of the Kingdom series.

23/07/2024

Because the church consists of individuals who are, in turn, influenced by their own personal sins and by the sins of the culture, the church in America finds itself afflicted by sin. David and Karen Mains identify certain sins that the church needs to deal with in order to maintain its vitality.

22/07/2024

David and Karen Mains share an interview from the 1980s with Christian author, Roy Hession. Listening to such a Christian leader, who has now gone home to be with the Lord, enhances our desire for a great movement of God in our nation and in our world.

19/11/2020

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? David and Karen Mains share how our King helps us deal with stress through another episode from their book: Tales of the Resistance—part of the “Kingdom Tales Trilogy”—urging us to “Choose Hope”! https://bit.ly/38VSXne

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? David and Karen Mains share how our King helps us deal with stress through another episode from their book: Tales of the Resistance—part of the “Kingdom Tales Trilogy”—urging us to “Choose Hope”!

12/11/2020

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? What do we know about Him? David and Karen Mains offer some answers to these questions through another episode from their book: Tales of the Resistance—part of the “Kingdom Tales Trilogy.” https://bit.ly/3piaMCN

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? What do we know about Him? David and Karen Mains offer some answers to these questions through another episode from their book: Tales of the Resistance—part of the “Kingdom Tales Trilogy.”

05/11/2020

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? What do we know about Him? David and Karen Mains offer some answers to these questions through an episode from their book: Tales of the Resistance—part of the “Kingdom Tales Trilogy.” https://bit.ly/34YdG7p

As Christians, we speak often about the Kingdom. But, who is our King? What do we know about Him? David and Karen Mains offer some answers to these questions through an episode from their book: Tales of the Resistance—part of the “Kingdom Tales Trilogy.”

29/10/2020

God gives us the Gift of Freedom. We should not take this gift lightly. David and Karen Mains discuss how to make that God-given freedom come alive within our own lives.https://bit.ly/2HMAmP7

God gives us the Gift of Freedom. We should not take this gift lightly. David and Karen Mains discuss how to make that God-given freedom come alive within our own lives.

21/10/2020

Just as a human can die early, so a nation can die early, as well. David and Karen Mains offer four concrete suggestions that Christians may use to help preserve and extend the life of our nation. https://bit.ly/3dKRVKW

Just as a human can die early, so a nation can die early, as well. David and Karen Mains offer four concrete suggestions that Christians may use to help preserve and extend the life of our nation.

15/10/2020

The word “lament” appears a significant number of times in the Old Testament. In our society today, we rarely hear someone speaking about the value of, or need for, time to lament. Yet in our day, we have many problems—very serious problems—for which Christians should rightly feel the need to lament. In this episode of the “Before We Go Podcast,” David and Karen Mains talk about the biblical history of the word “lament” and how to choose two issues for which we can develop a proper way of expressing lament, as we pray for God to bring healing to our world. https://bit.ly/3jYEwBm

The word “lament” appears a significant number of times in the Old Testament. In our society today, we rarely hear someone speaking about the value of, or need for, time to lament. Yet in our day, we have many problems—very serious problems—for which Christians should rightly feel the need t...

11/10/2020

On this podcast, David and Karen Mains discuss a topic that will force many listeners to think carefully about how God views what has become a controversial subject in our society. The Mains propose that “Christians who see God as both pro-choice and pro-life are frustrated when forced to choose one side or the other.” As you listen, you may well find a great deal of food for thought about how we perceive and act toward others who may hold positions different from our own. https://bit.ly/3jLs200

On this podcast, David and Karen Mains discuss a topic that will force many listeners to think carefully about how God views what has become a controversial subject in our society. The Mains propose that “Christians who see God as both pro-choice and pro-life are frustrated when forced to choose o...

10/10/2020

The social climate in the United States leading up to the 2020 Presidential Election seems fraught with conflict. Even within families, people seem to bear animosity toward those who favor each candidate or political party. In this podcast, David and Karen Mains offer concrete suggestions on how to prevent discussions with family members and others from turning hostile. https://bit.ly/3jOoYjs

The social climate in the United States leading up to the 2020 Presidential Election seems fraught with conflict. Even within families, people seem to bear animosity toward those who favor each candidate or political party. In this podcast, David and Karen Mains offer concrete suggestions on how to....

24/09/2020

David and Karen Mains ask the question we must all ask ourselves: “Are we prepared for what is to come?” Whether we want to think seriously about it or not, the days ahead may well become more difficult than we can even imagine. The Bible gives us some clues as to what may take place in the future. https://bit.ly/3hUfLVj

David and Karen Mains ask the question we must all ask ourselves: “Are we prepared for what is to come?” Whether we want to think seriously about it or not, the days ahead may well become more difficult than we can even imagine. The Bible gives us some clues as to what may take place in the futu...

16/09/2020

We each need to keep a tight reign on our tongue because it is like a blaze set on fire by Hell that does great damage. David and Karen Mains offer some specific suggestions as to how we can control what we say to each other during these trying times. No one doubts but that these days have offered unique challenges. The way we react to those challenges—what we say and what we do—takes on significant importance. https://bit.ly/2GYG4wy

We each need to keep a tight reign on our tongue because it is like a blaze set on fire by Hell that does great damage. David and Karen Mains offer some specific suggestions as to how we can control what we say to each other during these trying times. No one doubts but that these days have offered u...

12/09/2020

Personal revival—a spiritual coming to life again—represents a gift from God to believers who genuinely seek to have a deeper relationship with Him. Roy Hession, author of the best seller, “The Calvary Road,” shares his thoughts about this potent subject with David Mains, in this interview originally recorded in November, 1988. https://bit.ly/3bVXZzH

Personal revival—a spiritual coming to life again—represents a gift from God to believers who genuinely seek to have a deeper relationship with Him. Roy Hession, author of the best seller, “The Calvary Road,” shares his thoughts about this potent subject with David Mains, in this interview o...

11/09/2020

What should be done about the problem of debt? David and Karen Mains share their own experiences with debt and offer some practical suggestions as to how you can deal with debt in your own life, by reaching out to others. https://bit.ly/3k3IXKP

What should be done about the problem of debt? David and Karen Mains share their own experiences with debt and offer some practical suggestions as to how you can deal with debt in your own life, by reaching out to others.

10/09/2020

When something in the “main stream” of your experience brings the flow of your life to a standstill, don’t be afraid to explore “divergent tributaries.” You may very well discover something new that will re-start your forward movement and help you along the way. https://bit.ly/2Fn5l2U

When something in the “main stream” of your experience brings the flow of your life to a standstill, don’t be afraid to explore “divergent tributaries.” You may very well discover something new that will re-start your forward movement and help you along the way.

29/08/2020

The Noah story is a Biblical reminder to live with the next catastrophic event always in mind. https://bit.ly/3gw7hmA

The Noah story is a Biblical reminder to live with the next catastrophic event always in mind.

27/08/2020

Let the elderly of today's church ensure that the effectual prayers of God's senior citizens will not disappear from our generation. https://bit.ly/3hAsQU7

Let the elderly of today's church ensure that the effectual prayers of God's senior citizens will not disappear from our generation.

Before We Go