Fastened Like Nails

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Fastened Like Nails episodes

September 04, 2023 Marriage, Kids, And A Powerful Story Of Faith with a Lamplighter Tour
Recently Blaine, Chrissy, and their daughter Carly stopped by to visit Lamplighter. Dr. Hamby invited them into the studio where they talked together as if they were old friends. Carly felt comfortable enough to share a powerful and emotional story—one that inspired her to pursue a career in brain therapy.
We invite you to grab a cozy blanket, a cup of hot tea, and join us as we listen to the full story!
38 min
August 29, 2023 Biblical Theology—Ascent Psalms—Speed Round! with Colin Smith
Psalm 119 and the following 14 chapters are more than just sweet poetic words of praise. When we dig a little deeper, we find an interweaving story created by God and intended to be deeply personal and meaningful for each one of us—if we only invest the time to do so.
Join Dr. Mark Hamby, co-host Molly Mayo, and Professor Colin Smith for a structural study of the Psalms of Ascent!
21 min
August 21, 2023 So, You Want To Be A Writer? with Phil Lollar and John Fornof
After wrapping up the Summer Guild (i.e., the biggest week of the year for Lamplighter Ministries!), Dr. Mark Hamby and co-host Molly Mayo borrowed two of our creative writing teachers, Phil Lollar and John Fornof, to jump in the studio and chat about the life and purpose of a writer!
Whether you're a hopeful writer or not, you might be surprised to hear what these master storytellers have to share. We invite you to listen to these impactful behind-the-scenes truths from the writers and creators of Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Jungle Jam and Friends, and more!
50 min
August 14, 2023 The Unseen Miracle
Sometimes life feels heavy and hopeless with the weight of our work and responsibilities. Yet humility and sacrifice in the heart of a servant of the King is not only our calling but also our privilege. It’s like forming a partnership with God Almighty! Curious about what this looks like on a practical level?
Join Dr. Mark Hamby for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Jesus’ miracle at the wedding in Cana. If you've never zoomed in to study this event a little closer, you might be surprised to see all that was happening right under the bride and groom's nose! Listen in for more hidden biblical insights on today’s episode of Fastened Like Nails!
37 min
August 07, 2023 Epic Mealtimes in the Bible—Job Part 2
We don't know about you, but here at Lamplighter one of our favorite things to do together is eat! That and having fun, entertaining, and surprisingly deep conversations with Professor Colin Smith. On today’s podcast, join Dr. Mark Hamby, co-host Molly Mayo, and our favorite guest teacher, Colin, for a new podcast full of rich and applicable truths!
29 min
July 31, 2023 Epic Mealtimes in the Bible—Job Part 1
We don't know about you, but here at Lamplighter one of our favorite things to do together is eat! That and having fun, entertaining, and surprisingly deep conversations with Professor Colin Smith. On today’s podcast, join Dr. Mark Hamby, co-host Molly Mayo, and our favorite guest teacher, Colin, for a new podcast full of rich and applicable truths!
28 min
July 25, 2023 David Sanborn Interview on Purity
Journey back to the early days of Fastened Like Nails with an honest and compelling interview with Lamplighter Theatre actor, David Sanborn. Engaged at the age of forty-four and looking forward to life with his bride, we see a man who chose to follow the instruction of God’s Word in the midst of a culture that celebrates sex without boundaries. David’s convictions to maintain his purity for his future bride is a story you will not want to miss!
16 min
July 17, 2023 Psalm 19—You are the Tenth Word
“The heavens declare the glory of God.”
Although most of us have heard these opening words of Psalm 19, we may not have taken a moment to reflect upon their meaning.
In today’s podcast, Dr. Hamby, Colin Smith, and Molly Mayo reveal the glory of creation as they discover all that this ancient psalm means for believers today. If we stop and listen, we might catch a glimpse of the full splendor of God’s creation singing His praise!
49 min
July 10, 2023 Israel Series: En Gedi—Part 3
Welcome back to our epic conclusion of the En Gedi series!

As we jump within the pages of I Samuel 24, we’ll step out of the En Gedi cave and into the light. It’s time for David to face King Saul head-on!

Listen in with Dr. Mark Hamby, co-host Molly Mayo, and Professor Colin Smith as they wrap up their series on En Gedi and what it means for us today.
36 min
July 03, 2023 Israel Series: En Gedi — Part 2
The book of Proverbs says to receive the words of our father and incline our ears to wisdom. But, what does that look like? How do we tune our ears to hear the Lord’s voice when it feels like the voices of the world are closing in all around us? Worse still, what if we want to listen to the world?
In part 2 of our epic journey through En Gedi, join Dr. Mark Hamby, co-host Molly Mayo, and Professor Colin Smith to find out the answers to these questions and more!
27 min

About Fastened Like Nails

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The mission of Lamplighter Ministries is “to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christ-like character one story at a time.” The mission of this ministry is deeply rooted in the truths found in Malachi 4:6 and Luke 1:17. The gospel writer Luke quotes from Malachi 4:6 in his first chapter. His handling of the text is peculiar because he leaves out part of the quote and adds a sentence that changes the entire meaning of Malachi’s text. In Malachi we read: “To turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” In Luke we read: “To turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” The first part of this verse is identical in both passages. The second part, “turning the hearts of the children to their fathers” is similar to “turning the disobedient to the wisdom of the just.” It appears that Luke is emphasizing that children’s hearts (the disobedient) will turn to their fathers, if their fathers’ hearts become righteous and worthy. The last part of the verse in Malachi, “lest I come and smite the earth with a curse,” has been deleted and new text has been added, thus changing the meaning. Generally, the New Testament writers will change an Old Testament text to help clarify the intended meaning, but here Luke changes the meaning of the text entirely. Whereas the Old Testament closes out with the word “curse” and a strict warning, the New Testament closes out with hope and an emphasis on grace—“the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, Amen.” By Divine design the Old Testament closes in “curse” and the New Testament closes with “grace.” When Luke the physician quotes Malachi 4:6 and removes the curse, I believe he was adding that which is at the heart of Christian discipleship—“making ready a people prepared for the Lord.”