Me and my 88 Friends Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:27:42 -0400 https://lawrencechewning.com en-us © 2026 Me and my 88 Friends yes e5cb8812-4ba4-57ec-8e05-6e859e7bd085 Lawrence Chewning episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Lawrence Chewning https://storage.buzzsprout.com/l17x2j5zdn3g06ke3zs2rbn0x1ft?.jpg Me and my 88 Friends https://lawrencechewning.com Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 5 - The Pastoring Years Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 5 - The Pastoring Years 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-19444568 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 4389 293 full false Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 4 Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 4 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 Back Home

Now is the Time

We Can Bear Some Fruit Right Here  

]]> 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 Back Home

Now is the Time

We Can Bear Some Fruit Right Here  

]]> Lawrence Chewning Buzzsprout-19411520 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400 4120 full false Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 3 - The Lost Journal Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 3 - The Lost Journal 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-19376315 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 3949 291 full false Chronicles of a Christian Singer - Part 2 - The Fishermen Years Chronicles of a Christian Singer - Part 2 - The Fishermen Years 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-19341530 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 3815 290 full false Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 1 Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 1 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

Send the Rain

Let Me Worship You Today

]]> 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

Send the Rain

Let Me Worship You Today

]]> Lawrence Chewning Buzzsprout-19304513 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 4383 289 full false Prayers While Under House Arrest Prayers While Under House Arrest 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-19265723 Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 3789 288 full false Meet Again My Friend, Jimmy Corbett Meet Again My Friend, Jimmy Corbett 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 Bern So Real

Brethren, We Have Met Together

Fair Weather Friend

Do This To Remember Me

]]> 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 Bern So Real

Brethren, We Have Met Together

Fair Weather Friend

Do This To Remember Me

]]> Lawrence Chewning Buzzsprout-19227569 Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400 3711 287 full false The Deconstruction Dilemma The Deconstruction Dilemma 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 his journey from skepticism to a firm faith in the claims of Scripture. 

Songs: 

I’ll Get Through 

I Can Do All Things

I’d Be a Fool

]]> 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 his journey from skepticism to a firm faith in the claims of Scripture. 

Songs: 

I’ll Get Through 

I Can Do All Things

I’d Be a Fool

]]> Lawrence Chewning Buzzsprout-19188648 Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400 3581 286 full false Grace and Works: How Do They Fit? Grace and Works: How Do They Fit? 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

]]> 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-19150196 Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 3323 285 full false Meet My Friend, Ronnie Hucks Meet My Friend, Ronnie Hucks 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-19113409 Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 3229 284 full false Meet My Friend, Jim Gore Meet My Friend, Jim Gore 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-19075854 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 3498 283 full false Meet My Friend, Steve Holt, Again Meet My Friend, Steve Holt, Again 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-19037108 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 3660 282 full false A Conversation with Dr. Sam Bruce - Part 2 A Conversation with Dr. Sam Bruce - Part 2 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-18999573 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 2548 281 full false A Musical Journey Through the Life of Christ A Musical Journey Through the Life of Christ 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-18962912 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 4663 280 full false A Conversation with Dr. Sam Bruce - Part One A Conversation with Dr. Sam Bruce - Part One 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-18922617 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400 2859 279 full false Meet My Friends, Ronnie and Jill Simmons Meet My Friends, Ronnie and Jill Simmons 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-18885086 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400 3693 278 full false Meet My Friends, Chuck and Lynn Staley Meet My Friends, Chuck and Lynn Staley 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-18846763 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400 4074 277 full false Holding God at Arm’s Length Holding God at Arm’s Length 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 ) 

]]> 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 ) 

]]> Lawrence Chewning Buzzsprout-18806868 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0500 3418 full false Be Kind. You Might Change a Life Be Kind. You Might Change a Life 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 

]]> 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-18766235 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 3306 275 full false Do You Know God Loves You? Do You Know God Loves You? 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-18723719 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 3728 274 full false Meet Hubert Nolen, a Man of Great Faith Meet Hubert Nolen, a Man of Great Faith 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 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 Chewning Buzzsprout-18705641 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 4180 273 full false Prayer part 4: Take It To the Lord in Prayer Prayer part 4: Take It To the Lord in Prayer 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 Grace

]]> 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 Grace

]]> Lawrence Chewning 26e91849-b750-49d3-bbca-b47d62f82252 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:05:00 -0500 3106 false Meet My Friend, Chet Berry Meet My Friend, Chet Berry 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

]]> 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

]]> Lawrence Chewning 8f12b847-1ff0-45ef-9ab3-e71113d24d6b Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0500 3271 false