Mess It Up Podcast

Happy Thanksgiving! Faith Paxton joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about walking through her husband's liver transplant. She shares how Jesus held her through the highs and lows of life. Our song of the week comes from Baylor Wilson.

Chris Brown, from North Coast Church and the Daily Dose podcast joins the Bow Tie Guy to discuss how Christians are actually supposed to handle anger. How are we supposed act when we are confronted by the differing view points of the world and even within the church. Subscribe to Daily Dose by texting the word "DAILY" to the number 51400 or follow this link https://www.northcoastchurch.com/dose/

This week Paul is rolling solo for the show. Our topic is one that has been percolating in the idea list for over a year and he finally found a guest who didn't reject it as a topic: HIMSELF!!! Anyhow, listen and see how he explains his feeling that expectations are premeditated resentments. See if you agree or not, and let him know. bowtieguy@messituppodcast.com

Paul is joined once more by Bev in a final show from the Big Island of Hawaii. They reflect on how to make a meaningful impact in someone's life. The Song of the Week is "All Things New" by Big Daddy Weave.

First of all, let us apologize for the sound quality, we were recording remotely from The Big Island and found out we had a big echo and that Bev's mic was particularly hot. Our topic for the show was how our story can affect people, even ourselves. Our Song of the Week is "Brand New" from Cody James.

Is it possible to walk with Christ without being in step with Him? The Bow Tie Guy and his guest Listener Bev from California take a look at this concept in this week's show.

Have you ever heard it said that if you're explaining you're already losing? The Bow Tie Guy explores this concept with Listener Bev from California on the show this week.

The Bow Tie Guy discusses gratitude and resentment with Listener Bev from California. In addition to looking at both states of being individually, they examine whether or not they can exist in the company of the other.

Listener Bev from California is back to talk about what to do when your "normal" gets hijacked.

Listener Bev From California joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about how God heals a broken heart. The show investigates broken hearts beyond just romantic issues. "Carry Me" from NEEDTOBREATHE is our Song of the Week.

Big 'Squatch joins the Bow Tie Guy again to talk about addiction. This time they look at the idea that the opposite of addiction is connection.

Listener Bev from California joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about our next steps in life and recovery. Does that step need to be a perfect step, or is God just looking for us to just take a step of any kind?

Once again Faith Paxton from Paxton Pantry joins the show to talk with the Bow Tie Guy. This week they discuss the concept of what people might be saying about us. Ideas like living out our faith and gossip are on the show. The Song of the Week is Sunday Morning Feeling.

Paxton Pantry and Listener Bev from California take over the show this week to talk about Pastor issuing a ministerial license to the Bow Tie Guy as a prison minister. They discuss the meaning of licensing and how it differs from ordination. Our Song of the Week is "House of the Lord" by Phil Wickham.

Faith Paxton joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about taking her daughter to Hawaii for college. They discuss empty nests and how to deal with the feelings of sadness and loss.

The Bow Tie Guy and Listener Bev discuss the 60 seconds of midnight.

The Bow Tie Guy talks about how to make a difference in life and why it is so important for us to do just that. Our Song of the Week is "When We Fall Apart".

On the week after CR Summit the Bow Tie Guy is joined by Kevin to talk about his experience at his first CR Summit. Listen to find out what the Mac Owen Challenge is.

The Bow Tie Guy and Listener Bev from California discuss the upcoming Celebrate Recovery Summit.

Listener Kevin joins the show again to discuss anger with the Bow Tie Guy. No, he isn't angry with the Bow Tie Guy, rather, they are talking about how to handle anger. He uses the story of Jesus making a whip before turning out the money changers in the Temple. Our Song of the Week is from Crowder.