Fastened Like Nails

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Fastened Like Nails episodes

July 18 Happy Days
Happy Days by Lamplighter Ministries
11 min
July 13 A Belt of Truth
The moment Lamplighter Theatre's Emma Flett stepped into the studio, something immediately caught our attention. Around her waist was a bright, gleaming belt engraved with the words, "Jesus Loves You." But this wasn't just a striking accessory—it carried a powerful story.
All the way from London, Emma shares her remarkable journey of finding faith in the midst of fear and discovering the courage to remove the mask she had hidden behind for so many years. Join us as she offers a deeply personal testimony of the transforming power of Christ's love on today's episode of Fastened Like Nails.
13 min
July 06 A Day in Glory
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day in Heaven?
On today’s episode of Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo explore an incredible passage of Scripture and discover that just one day in God’s presence is better than a thousand elsewhere. According to Dr. Hamby, we are not the only ones who have longed for Heaven. He reveals how Psalm 84 reflects the heart of Jesus and His longing to be with His Father during His earthly ministry. Jesus knew that what God has prepared is far better than anything this world can offer.
How would our lives look different if we truly believed that? Tune in to Fastened Like Nails today and find out!
24 min
June 29 Get Ready for the Lamplighter Guild
Summer camps are fun, and retreats are a blessing, but have you ever been to a guild? For that matter, what even is a guild?
On today’s episode of Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo give us an inside look into what goes on at the annnual Lamplighter Guild. This transformative experience invites attendees to five days of intensive training in the arts from masterclass Christian teachers. Dr. Hamby and Molly share how this is so much more than just a summer camp—it is an opportunity to develop your talents as you partner with the Divine. Listen in today discover how one week of seeking the Lord through the arts might just change your life.
40 min
June 22 At Home and Abroad
Grab your suitcase and passport!
Today on Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo invite us to join them as they recount the many testimonies of Lamplighter's recent ministry travels. From Canada, to California, to London, to Italy, Lamplighter has been busy spreading the gospel. God's providential hand continues to move in miraculous ways, allowing the team to reach out in ways they never imagined.
Tune in and hear about the incredible work that God has given Lamplighter in this globe-trotting podcast.
38 min
June 11 The Catholic Question
When it comes to world religions, Catholicism and Christianity are two of the largest. Someone outside the Christian faith might say they are one and the same. We know that’s not the case, but what actually is the difference?
Today on Fastened Like Nails, continuing through Psalm 103, Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo address this point of confusion. How can they be centered around the “same” God, but look drastically different? What does the Bible have to say about it?Dr. Hamby and Molly share personal experiences and the highlights from Lamplighter’s recent trip in Italy to show where the difference lies. Tune in today and learn the importance of knowing the Lord’s truth, and how we can share the true Christ with the Catholics in our own lives.
27 min
June 08 Everyday Blessings Feat. Psalm 103
Paid time off, vision coverage, dental insurance—these are just a few of the benefits an employer might offer. But Psalm 103 reminds us of something far greater: the countless blessings God graciously pours out on His children.
Join Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo on today's episode of Fastened Like Nails as they unpack Psalm 103 and explore the many benefits the Lord bestows upon those who belong to Him. From forgiveness and healing to steadfast love and mercy, God's blessings are beyond measure.
But the psalm begins with a call: "Bless the Lord, O my soul." What does it mean to bless the Lord, and how should we respond to His goodness?
Tune in and discover the riches of God's grace and the joy of remembering all His benefits.
24 min
June 01 Divine Opportunities Feat. Arthur's Big Opportunity
When given the opportunity to do good, we are often bombarded with fear, anxiety, and a general feeling of awkwardness. It can be difficult to follow the Lord’s leading, especially when faced with opposition. But those who follow the King’s ways receive the King’s reward.

On today’s episode of Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo share incredible testimonies that the Lamplighter team experienced while touring Italy. Tune in to discover how even the most ordinary or mundane parts of life can be divinely orchestrated by God to work out His purposes.
34 min
May 25 Riots and Righteousness Feat. The French Fugitive
Young Faith finds her Christian walk put to the test when she is sent straight into the heart of the French Revolution. Join us today on Fastened Like Nails to discover how God can use even the terrible trials of our lives to bring forth righteousness.
29 min
May 18 Duties of Parents feat. J.C. Ryle
On today’s episode of Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo read from Duties of Parents by J.C. Ryle and explore what it truly means to “train a child up in the way he should go”. Discover the power of remembering God’s promises even when He leads us into the wilderness.
19 min

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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.”