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Well-loved Christian authors and radio and TV broadcasters, David and Karen Mains, are looking over the decades of our lives to discuss topics of importance we want to leave with younger generations before we go. We release our new podcasts every Wednesday morning, and sometimes on Saturday mornings too.

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Really Good Questions - Part 1 — Before We Go Podcast 371

2026/09/30

Asking the right questions is one key to a productive interview. David Mains interviews the late Bishop Festo Kivengere of Uganda. Then, David and Karen Mains discuss the value of asking the right questions.

For What Are You Looking? — Before We Go Podcast 370

2026/09/23

Recognizing that each person’s life has a finite length, David and Karen Mains discuss what priorities Christians should choose in order to live the remainder of their lives effectively: “Ask yourself frequently what you are looking for in life, because it goes by quite quickly.”

What is Going On? — Before We Go Podcast 369

2026/09/16

As we face a consistent string of unusual natural events, David and Karen Mains offer some very practical suggestions: “When the news seems to be more and more about disastrous weather related incidents, Christian leaders should start to explore the Bible to see if it has something to say about what’s going on.”

Simple Acts of Kindness — Before We Go Podcast 368

2026/09/09

David and Karen Mains share some of their experiences, where they engaged with the people who cross their pathways in a way that leads to very positive conversations: “Simple acts of kindness quickly open people to who you are and eventually to what you believe.”

Signs of Jesus’ Return — Before We Go Podcast 367

2026/09/02

David and Karen Mains discuss the signs of Jesus’ second coming and reflect on a Christian’s need to remain aware of these end time signs: “So His followers would live always anticipating His promised return, Jesus informed His worldwide followers of end time signs.”

Choosing Projects Carefully — Before We Go Podcast 366

2026/08/26

With lots of projects on our To-Do Lists, it is easy to become overwhelmed. David and Karen Mains discuss the value of making wise choices regarding the unfinished projects we add to our busy lives: “As we age, we need to learn to choose carefully the unfinished projects we take on.”

Who Are You? — Before We Go Podcast 365

2026/08/19

David and Karen Mains discuss how Christians can assess the value of an invitation from Who’s Who in America, and how God is the One who determines our true value: “We do well to live in a way that pleases God, because a time is coming when He will judge everyone fairly and with finality.”

Do Not Settle for Chit-Chat — Before We Go Podcast 364

2026/08/12

David and Karen Mains discuss the way to replace chit-chat with meaningful conversation: “Rather than allowing time with friends and associates to be swallowed up in small talk or chit-chat, learn to ask questions that will help improve who you are as a child of God.”

The Journey of Self-Examination — Before We Go Podcast 363

2026/08/05

David and Karen Mains discuss the great value that self-examination can give to Christians who desire to walk more closely with the Lord Jesus Christ: “A Christian who takes the journey into self-examination should always ask the Holy Spirit to reveal His truth about who that Christian is.”

Anticipating the Return of Jesus — Before We Go Podcast 362

2026/07/29

David and Karen Mains discuss the focus that believers should have on the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ: “One measure of our spiritual state is how eagerly we anticipate the return of the Lord.”

Understanding Revival — Before We Go Podcast 361

2026/07/22

David and Karen Mains discuss how to understand revival, as David reads portions of chapters from his latest manuscript: “Believers do well to understand the nature of revival.”

The Other World — Before We Go Podcast 360

2026/07/15

David and Karen Mains discuss their recommendation for Christians to include world travel in their future vacation plans: “We recommend that you include Kingdom Thinking, as a part of your travel or vacation plans.”

Right People, Right Task, Right Time, Right Place — Before We Go Podcast 359

2026/07/08

David and Karen Mains share experiences they have had in their lives, when God chose to provide for them in a special way: “Christians need to respond joyfully when God provides the right people for the right task at the right time in the right place.”

Managing Extreme Stress — Before We Go Podcast 358

2026/07/01

In sharing how they recently helped their son move, David and Karen Mains discuss how Christians can strive to properly handle excessive stress: “During a time of extreme stress, make it a practice of looking to God for His help.”

Sharing the Lessons We’ve Learned

2026/06/24

David and Karen Mains share the lessons they have learned over the many years of their marriage: “By sharing the lessons we’ve learned, we can help each other grow in our walk with God.”

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westygrammy 2026/02/18

Prayer as we age

Only a few years will pass and I will go the way of no return. This has been a lot of fonts lately trying to get done all God wants me to do before I ...

★★★★★

CodeManiac 2022/11/22

Don’t see how it could be improved…

I listened to David and Karen Mains for years through ‘The Chapel of the Air’ so I was thrilled when they appeared in this format. Topics are relevant...

★★★★★

rdherron 2022/04/26

Always…

Always uplifting, inspiring, thought provoking…so much Peace comes anywhere around these two.

★★★★★

clmpathway 2020/05/17

Listen ...

We have so much and so many options, so many podcasts asking for our listening attention. The “Before We Go” podcast from David and Karen Mains offer ...

★★★★★

slp1945 2020/04/05

Before We Go

I have aged right along with these two Godly Mentors, for that is what they have been to me since they took over Chapel of the air Radio Broadcasts. ...

★★★★★

HouseButler 2020/04/01

Peaceful

I finally found the place to submit a review. 🙂 I appreciated hearing David read a chapter from the Tales of the Kingdom and look forward to more. I ...

★★★★★

Barnabury 2020/03/25

Hope! Just what the doctor ordered.

David and Karen’s writing and creative ministry have been fueling us for decades. And now here they are again. “I thank my God every time I remember y...

★★★★★

Randall's 2019/11/10

Seasoned Broadcasters Back Again Online

It was a delight to find seasoned broadcasters David R. Mains and Karen Mains podcasting online. David and Karen were the long time broadcast voices o...

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