When people think something gets better with time, they often say it “ages like wine”. The older it grows, the longer it sits, the better it gets. But is that always the case? Dr. Mark Hamby challenges this assumption on today’s episode of Fastened Like Nails. Together we dive into Luke 4-5 and what it truly means to put new wine in old wineskins.
Painting with Purpose Feat. Mark Baral
20/04/2026 | 30 mins.
As Christians, our art should surpass what the world has to offer. After all, we are partnering with the Master Artist—the Creator of sunsets, flowers, and trees. So why does it so often seem like we fall short?
In today’s podcast, Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo welcome Summer Guild teacher Mark Baral to discuss the answer to this quandary as well as art from a biblical perspective. Drawing inspiration from a little-known artistic duo in the Old Testament, Mark shares insights on the beauty of art, his experience teaching at the Summer Guild, and his journey as a recovering “angsty artist.”
Listen in for an unforgettable conversation on art, creativity, and what Dr. Hamby calls “his favorite podcast of all time.”
After the Seed Falls
13/04/2026 | 38 mins.
In today’s episode of Fastened Like Nails, Molly Mayo and Dr. Mark Hamby delve into the parable of the sower found in Luke 8. They explore what happens to the seed after it is sown, the enemy’s attempts to snatch it away, and our call to action. They also share some fun behind-the-scenes insights on the soon-to-be-released audio drama, The Rescue of Finnian Jones.
Listen Up! LIVE from NRB
06/04/2026 | 28 mins.
We are bombarded with noise every day, so much so that our brains often tune most of it out. But when was the last time we slowed down and truly listened?
On today’s episode of Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo join us from the 2025 NRB Conference for a deep dive into Luke 8 and the Parable of the Sower. While we often read this story at face value, we can miss what we are really being called to do: listen. The words “hear” and “word” are repeated throughout the chapter, reminding us of the importance of receiving God’s truth with open hearts.
If you’re looking for a place to hear the Word, tune in to this week’s eye-opening podcast. I can also make it punchier, more devotional, or more promotional depending on where you’re posting it.
Lamplighter Theatre Genesis Story - Part 2
30/03/2026 | 19 mins.
Lamplighter Theatre has the blessing of God all over it even from the very beginning. If you're new to the ministry then you'll want to listen in on this episode from 2018 and see everything that God is doing through Lamplighter. Mark talks about our 23rd audio drama, the books of the year, and the upcoming Lamplighter Guild.
The mission of Lamplighter Ministries is “to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christ-like character one story at a time.” The mission of this ministry is deeply rooted in the truths found in Malachi 4:6 and Luke 1:17. The gospel writer Luke quotes from Malachi 4:6 in his first chapter. His handling of the text is peculiar because he leaves out part of the quote and adds a sentence that changes the entire meaning of Malachi’s text. In Malachi we read: “To turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” In Luke we read: “To turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” The first part of this verse is identical in both passages. The second part, “turning the hearts of the children to their fathers” is similar to “turning the disobedient to the wisdom of the just.” It appears that Luke is emphasizing that children’s hearts (the disobedient) will turn to their fathers, if their fathers’ hearts become righteous and worthy. The last part of the verse in Malachi, “lest I come and smite the earth with a curse,” has been deleted and new text has been added, thus changing the meaning. Generally, the New Testament writers will change an Old Testament text to help clarify the intended meaning, but here Luke changes the meaning of the text entirely. Whereas the Old Testament closes out with the word “curse” and a strict warning, the New Testament closes out with hope and an emphasis on grace—“the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, Amen.” By Divine design the Old Testament closes in “curse” and the New Testament closes with “grace.” When Luke the physician quotes Malachi 4:6 and removes the curse, I believe he was adding that which is at the heart of Christian discipleship—“making ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
As I studied Luke’s addition, I realized that the words “make ready” and “prepared” are the very essence of our mission. The word “ready,” in Greek, hetoimaz het-oy-mad’-zo, means to prepare, provide, construct, create, or make ready through internal fitness. The word “prepared,” in Greek, kataskeuaz, kat-ask-yoo-ad’-zo, means to build, make, ordain, or prepare thoroughly and properly by external equipment. Lamplighter Ministries has a two-fold focus: preparing people to serve the Lord through internal character development and external career preparation. The words “ready” and “prepared” form the foundation for our mission at Lamplighter. We are building Christ-like character internally through inspiring and godly role models, and motivating individuals to live a life of excellence through external opportunities that cultivate their God-given abilities into the highest level of skill and excellence.
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