Joshua Wilson joins the show today. He is what we call a "satisfied customer" from the Bow Tie Guy's work in prison with Celebrate Recovery Inside and Prison Fellowship Ministries. If you want to see why Messed Up Ministries goes into the prisons, Joshua is a great example.

Christian Hip-Hop artist Lowery joins the Bow Tie Guy on this episode. What happens when an over zealous youth in Bakersfield, CA becomes a man who sees the more worldly side of life in Las Vegas, NV? Listen to this story of redemption through Christ and find out the message in the mess of Lowery.

It's our 4th Anniversary show! On this episode the Bow Tie Guy reflects back on four years of podcasts with Listener Bev from California. They also talk about how to fight the feeling of losing at life. Could it be that we lose things and people because we hold on too tightly and we crush what we've got? Listen in and find out their thoughts. We also have a Song of the Week from Ben Rector. Thanks for 4 years!

Listener John Mac from California joins the Bow Tie Guy to share his mess and reveal it's message. You can read more of this story in the book "Peace by Piece".

This week we are joined by Benjamin who shares his story of finding a mess on Reddit (yes, someone is using Reddit!!!) and turning it into a message through Christ's love. We also have a Song of the Week from Sanctus Real.

Big Squatch joins the Bow Tie Guy for a discussion about depression and negative self-talk. Please share with someone you love...

In our final installment of the 8 Principles Series Listener Bev from California joins the Bow Tie Guy to look at how we give back in our recovery journey.

Big Squatch is back to talk about Principle 7 with the Bow Tie Guy. This is the one where we learn that blessed are those who Celebrate Recovery! Find our how the guys try to make more time for God and to search for ways to celebrate their own recovery. Our Song of the Week comes from Jon Reddick.

This week we are back to the normal stuff, well, mostly. We did get a surprise visit from Eddie and Tommy, better known as the Skit Guys. We also have a conversation between the Bow Tie Guy and Listener Bev from California dealing with Prinicple 6 from Celebrate Recovery.

For the Bow Tie Guy's birthday, the show got hijacked this week. Pastor Dan, Paxton Pantry, Listener Bev from California, and Big Squatch take over and do whatever they want.