Me and my 88 Friends

Me and my 88 Friends

By Lawrence ChewningMusic
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Me and my 88 Friends episodes

  • 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

    1 hr 14 min
  • 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 

    1 hr 4 min
  • 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

    1 hr 2 min
  • 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

    1 hr
  • 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

    56 min
  • 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. 

    54 min
  • 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 


    59 min
  • 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

    1 hr 1 min
  • 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 

    43 min
  • 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. 



     


    1 hr 18 min

About Me and my 88 Friends

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Lawrence Chewning, writer of "The Anchor Holds," and other Christian songs, tells stories and sings songs from the piano every week. Lawrence's storytelling style is engaging, and his music has…