This week the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at how to change our nouns. In recovery it is important to change the people, places, and things that we do and spent time with in order to stay sober. That means we need to change our nouns! The Song of the Week is from Katie Nichole and Big Daddy Weave. You can support the ministry financially by texting the word "MuM" to 760- WALLS-CA.

The Bow Tie Guy looks at a quote he heard from Ethan Hawke who said "You can't stick yourself in formaldehyde and stay the way you were, you have to change." How do we crawl out of the jar and into a changed life? Listen and find out. If you want to help us reach our goal of $1000/mo in new pledges text the word "MuM" to 760- WALLS-CA!

What do we do when self doubt creeps into our lives? This week the Bow Tie Guy looks at how he has dealt with self doubt this past week and how he is working to overcome its grip on his life. Give a listen and share with your friends and family. Text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA to support the ministry.

It's Show 234, a counting show! We just love stuff like that. On this episode the Bow Tie Guy shares a bit about a new ministry opportunity for all of the listeners to join in. He also looks at how to deal with relapse and how working our steps can help to avoid relapse. Don't forget to join our community of givers on Patreon by going to MessItUpPodcast.com or by texting the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA.

On this week's show Big Squatch returns to talk to the Bow Tie Guy about being "1%ers". Similar to the idea of the 1%er in motorcycle clubs, the guys look at how being a Christian who is willing to not hide their secrets puts them in the vast minority. If we are only as sick as our secrets, then we probably need to be willing to open up to people. Check iot out and let us know if you agree.

The Bow Tie Guy talks about visiting a local prison to sign men up for Angel Tree. There are many blessings in the world and some of them can be found behind prison walls. Listen to a few stories of the blessings he found while visiting California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi. Our Song of the Week is "Holy Spirit Come" by Patrick Mayberry.

Moriah Muncy joins the Bow Tie Guy once again to discuss the craft of song writing. The concept that "Sometimes the miracle isn't the provision, sometimes it's the community that is provided." is posited by Moriah when discussing our Song of the Week, which is "Honey in the Rock" from Brooke Ligertwood.

This week the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at extending grace to others by writing a better story for the people who have wronged us. He also looks at how grace can work in prison and the difficulties that many inmates have trying to show grace without reprisal from the rest of the prison population. Our Song of the Week comes from We the Kingdom. Text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA to give financial support to the show.

Moriah Muncy from Hope United joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about music and the new single from the group called Many Voices One Song. Yes, we know there should be a comma in there, but she chose not to :-)

The Bow Tie Guy tackles the issue of unexpected events that change our plans. How do you deal with them? How does he deal with them? Give a listen and find out!