The Bible clearly teaches us to avoid one type of friend: the flatterer. Now, there is nothing wrong with a well-placed compliment. But what is the difference between someone who is giving you a genuine compliment and someone who is flattering you?

Learn the answer and more scriptural insight from special guest John Fornof and Professor Colin Smith all on this episode of Fastened Like Nails!

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

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Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

One of the most critical choices your child will make in life is their friends. Sooner or later, you cannot make that decision for them. That is why we must teach our children wisdom and discernment before it is too late.

In part four of our friendship series, jump in the studio with Dr. Mark Hamby and Bible Professor Colin Smith for special insight on friendship drawn from the life of King David!

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

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Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

This week Dr. Mark Hamby, Professor Colin Smith, and co-host Molly Mayo take an inside peek into the life of David!

Contrasting the young boy's courageous faith with that of the cowardly king Saul we see that the difference is in identity. While King Saul clung to the crown and the favor of the people, David found his identity in the fear of the Lord -- something King Saul had lost.

This is a journey that is relevant not only for parents, grandparents, and single adults but also for anyone who is looking to walk in humility and blessing.

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

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Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

Join Dr. Mark Hamby and Professor Colin Smith as they follow the legendary friendship of David and Jonathan and discuss what it takes to be a courageous friend!

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

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Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

Join Dr. Mark Hamby and Professor Colin Smith as they launch a 7-week series on friendship!

This week our focus is on Jealous friends. Equipping parents to teach children how to avoid jealous friends, seek out friends who lift them up, and how to be a friend who "sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

Submit a Question to the Show: www.fastenedlikenails.net

Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

Join us for an exciting friendship episode of Fastened Like Nails as Mark and Molly take turns reading Teddy's Button [Illustrated] and unpack the spiritual truths tucked inside this powerful children's story. Themes include love, salvation, and true friendship!

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

Submit a Question to the Show: www.fastenedlikenails.net

Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

Join us for another episode of Fastened Like Nails where Mark and special guest Larry Souder transport us back to the first time Mark was ever interviewed!

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

Submit a Question to the Show: www.fastenedlikenails.net

Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

Join us in the studio with Dr. Mark Hamby and guest Troy Schaffer from Arise Collective as they discuss one of the hardest questions in life: why does a loving God allow bad things to happen? 

Tune in for a deep conversation on Troy's journey through being raised in a broken home and showing Agape love to his father on this week's episode of Fastened Like Nails.

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

Submit a Question to the Show: www.fastenedlikenails.net

Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

Join us in the studio with Dr. Mark Hamby as he talks about the importance of being faithful in the small things with long-time friend and coworker Trey Smith. Explore concepts such as cultivating a good work ethic as well as what it takes to achieve success in your career.

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

Submit a Question to the Show: www.fastenedlikenails.net

Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.

Feeling depressed, discouraged, going through trials, or feeling distant from God? Listen in as Dr. Mark Hamby and co-host, Molly Mayo study Psalm 46. See how your worldview can comfort or disarm you in times of trouble and how the Lord is a stronghold in times of trouble.

Our mission at Lamplighter Ministries is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christlike character, one story at a time. To learn more about our family collection of rare books, dramatic audios or guild programs visit lamplighter.net.

Submit a Question to the Show: www.fastenedlikenails.net

Looking for a Christian college that offers more than a degree? We understand that it's a challenge and that's why we created The Masters Guild. The Masters Guild will prepare you to think theo-logically, how God thinks, in order to live theo-centrically—how Jesus lived! Thirty years in the making, a new educational model has been launched. Built upon time-tested philosophies, this new educational platform will prepare students morally, educationally, philosophically, and theologically. THE MASTERS GUILD has implemented a cutting-edge approach to education that will prepare students to be productive, creative, and entrepreneurial. Visit themastersguild.net for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and mission of Lamplighter Ministries. Our standard is the Bible, and we encourage listeners to always test everything heard in this podcast against the truths of Scripture.