Me and my 88 Friends
by Lawrence Chewning
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 touched the hearts and souls of thousands. Hear the stories behind the songs, interviews with great Christian guests, and more great content. A new episode is available every week. You can purchase Lawrence's music from his website at lawrencechewning.com
Episodes
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Concert in a Empty Room - Part 2
Lawrence sits down at a piano in an empty room and sings another collection of original songs, plus two hymns. Songs: Flowing Out to You O Lamb of God (I Look to You) O Taste and See Who Do You Think You’re Fooling? Day In, Day Out Restoration Hymn Love Will See Us Through I Need Thee Every Hour…
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Meet Again the Solicitor, Ed Clements
This episode replays a conversation with Lawrence’s friend, Ed Clement’s who has served as the Solicitor (the chief prosecuting attorney) for the 12th District of South Carolina for 28 years, winning election 6 times. Ed is a committed Christian and a man of integrity. Songs: As Old As Me Sweet...
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Lessons Learned at a Pile of Rocks
Lots of music on this episode. Also, Lawrence takes a look at the familiar story about Jesus’ interaction with the woman caught in adultery. Songs: Now is the Time Rise, Let Us Be Going Springtime Hand on the Plow Rewrite History
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Meet the Vereens Again
Lawrence replays a conversation with his friends, Mike and Wanda Vereen, which was originally aired in 2021. Both have great testimonies of God‘s redemption in their lives, and Wanda sings some gospel classics, including a duet with Lawrence. Songs: Better Than That When Love Walked In Precious...
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Meet My Friend, Lew Jackson
Lawrence reconnects with his friend, Lew Jackson, formerly from Laconia, New Hampshire. Lew shares stories of God’s leadership in his life, as well as how he became a born again Christian after hitchhiking across the country as a young man. He also talks about his journey through a deep valley of...
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Lessons Learned at the Pool of Bethesda
Lawrence takes a look at a well-known true story from the gospel of John. Also lots of music. Songs: I Wouldn’t Go Back I Heard a Knock Let Me Worship You Today Bully in the Neighborhood Ebenezer Worn Out Dream Holy Fire
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Meet Shannon and Stewart Billingsley - Part 2
This is the second part of a conversation with the Billingsleys. Shannon is the pastor of a vibrant church in Florence, and Stewart is coordinator and teacher of a well respected inter-denominational Bible study. Songs: Kalamazoo The Anchor Holds I’ll Get Through Sing a Song of Jesus
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Meet My Friends, Shannon and Stewart Billingsley
This is Part 1 of a conversation with a couple Lawrence refers to as the “Aquila and Priscilla of Florence.” Shannon is a well respected pastor, and his wife, Stewart, coordinates and teaches a popular inter-denominational Bible study which reaches a wide variety of people in the area. Songs:...
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Meet My Friend, Mark Joubert
Lawrence has a conversation with his friend of many years, Mark Joubert, from Hardwick, Massachusetts. Mark began attending Lawrence’s church in the early 1980s and their friendship has grown over the years. Mark shares a powerful testimony of God’s intervention in his life during a memorable…
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Swimming Upstream
Lawrence take a look at how one’s culture can pressure a person to make compromises against the purposes of God, calling for the need to swim against the flow of the current. He will also explore what the Apostle John had to say on the subject. Also a brand new song from Lawrence and Damascus…
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Meet My Friend, Randy Hornbeck
Lawrence replays a memorable testimony, which was originally shared in 2023. Randy Hornbeck was a career law enforcement officer who also worked for the State Department. In this moving episode he shares how Jesus turned his life around from being an AWOL soldier struggling with emptiness. Songs:...
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Episode 300!
Lots of music on this episode as we celebrate 300 shows. Lawrence has a conversation with Dr. Gary Wright, who is the president of World Renewal, a respected missions organization. Also the band members of Damascus Road and Lawrence have an informal with chat. Songs: At the Foot of the Cross A...
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Meet My Friends, Ron Bower and Matt Roe
Lawrence has an enjoyable conversation with two highly esteemed pastors who have successfully made the transition of passing the torch of leadership, while continuing to serve their church through their mutual love and respect. Both men share their personal journeys of faith and the importance of...
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Meet My Friend, John Eno
Lawrence has an enjoyable conversation with John Eno, from Greenfield, Indiana. John shares about the “long and winding road” he walked, which eventually led him to a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Songs: Stand Up in Church Not Ready When Love Walked In
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Send the Rain
Lawrence takes a deeper look into the passage in Scripture that inspired his song , “Send the Rain”. Also excerpts of testimonies of people who had a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Songs: Better Than That Jesus Saves The Final Song Send the Rain
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Meet Again My Friend, David Stephenson
Lawrence replays one of his favorite episodes, his conversation with David Stephenson, from DeSoto, Texas. “Brother Dave” was a pastor for 30 years and hosted a gospel music show for many of those years. He’s also a great storyteller. Songs: Carry On As Old As Me In the Garden Great is Thy...
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Meet My Friend, Mo Hodge
Lawrence has a very enjoyable conversation with his friend of many decades, Mo Hodge, from Madison County Indiana. Mo is an esteemed church planter whose church, The Bridge, spawned three satellite churches in Indiana and regularly reached over 2,500 people. Lawrence and Mo discuss the Asbury...
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Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 6
Lawrence completes the sixth and final installment of a series regarding his own personal testimony of God’s faithfulness and leadership over the span of his lifetime. This episode is called “The Anchor Holds and Beyond”. Songs: Love Song Just For You The Anchor Holds As Old As Me Did I Please…
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Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 5 - The Pastoring Years
Lawrence continues his testimony of God’s faithfulness and leadership throughout his life. This episode focuses on the years, 1979 to 1993, when he was a pastor in Massachusetts. Songs: Fair Weather Friend O Taste and See Behold, He is Coming Ebenezer
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Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 4
Lawrence continues his testimony of God’s faithfulness and leadership throughout his life. This episode covers the Fishermen’s first album in 1973, formation of a new band,Lawrence Chewning & Eastland Band, and relocating to Massachusetts. Also a new arrangement of an Eastland Band song performed...
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Chronicles of a Christian Songwriter - Part 3 - The Lost Journal
Lawrence shares from a recently discovered journal recounting his experiences in New England in a Jesus People band in the early 1970’s. Songs: Revival in Our Souls Born in America We Were Like Those Who Dreamed (Psalm 126) What a Change
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Chronicles of a Christian Singer - Part 2 - The Fishermen Years
Lawrence chronicles his testimony of God’s faithfulness and focuses on “the Fishermen years”, 1970 through 1976. Various songs he wrote during that era in his life are also shared. Songs: Trying to Obey the Call Jesus, You’ve Been So Real Jesus Made All the Difference Carry On There Goes a Real...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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
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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....
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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
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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…
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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
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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.
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A Conversation with Dr. Sam Bruce - Part One
Lawrence has a conversation with author, former pastor and college president, and community leader, Dr. Sam Bruce, from Florence Mississippi. Dr. Sam has written a great book called “Spiritual Formation”. Songs: What a Change Stop the Music The Anchor Holds
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Meet My Friends, Ronnie and Jill Simmons
Lawrence has an enjoyable conversation around the table of longtime friends, Ronnie and Jill Simmons, from Fort Mill, South Carolina. The three of them were formerly members of a Christian fellowship in Anderson, Indiana, in the 1970’s. Hear more extraordinary stories from regular people, as…
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Meet My Friends, Chuck and Lynn Staley
Lawrence has a conversation with his longtime friends, Chuck and Lynn Staley, from Madison, Mississippi. Chuck has been a successful entrepreneur and community leader, and Lynn has been an esteemed educator who has made an impact internationally. A memorable conversation about their journey of...
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Holding God at Arm’s Length
Lawrence takes a look at a couple of Scriptures which highlight Jesus’ desire to gather people close to Himself, like a hen who covers her wings over her chicks. Also seven songs. Songs: Rewrite History Unless the Lord Builds the House Send the Rain I’d Be a Fool Springtime Not Ready Psalm 126…
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Be Kind. You Might Change a Life
This episode focuses on the effect that kindness can have on a person‘s life. Testimonies from five people are featured. Songs: In the Beginning Phone Call Never Escape the Father’s Love The Love of God
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Do You Know God Loves You?
Lawrence converses with three people about God’s love for each individual. His guests are Johnny Brown, Chuck Davis, and Dan Stark. Also a brand new rendition by Lawrence and Damascus Road about the Transfiguration. Songs: Still We Love Him What a Night, Last Night Jesus, You’ve Been So Real The...
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Meet Hubert Nolen, a Man of Great Faith
Lawrence has an inspiring conversation with Hubert Nolen, who pastored a successful church for over 30 years, and then laid it all down to start a great ministry which reaches out and helps victims of sex trafficking and exploitation. Songs: What a Change Arise and Shine
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Prayer part 4: Take It To the Lord in Prayer
Lawrence and his British friend, Paul Dickens, complete a four week series on prayer. In this episode they discuss five more reasons the author, Pete Greig, gives why some prayers are not answered the way we would like. Also, a brand new Damascus Road rendition of a song Lawrence wrote during the...
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Meet My Friend, Chet Berry
Lawrence has a conversation with his friend, Chet Berry, from Carmel, Indiana. Chet has been a pastor, podcaster, worship leader, and writer. The two of them met each other when Chet was a boy. Chet has recently written a children’s book called “Barn Tales”. Songs: Kalamazoo I Wouldn’t Go Back...
About this show
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 touched the hearts and souls of thousands. Hear the stories behind the songs, interviews with great Christian guests, and more great content. A new episode is available every week. You can purchase Lawrence's music from his website at lawrencechewning.com
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