In the Meanwhile

Leading Your Family Through the Lessons of Easter

This podcast is all about helping God's people through life's meanwhile moments ––those times when we're waiting for God to act, to keep His promise and to deliver us from our darkness.  The days before the Resurrection when Jesus was in the tomb represent the ultimate meanwhile moment and that morning when He arose is cause for ultimate rejoicing for eternity! In this episode of In the Meanwhile, we share some meaningful ways you can lead your family through the lessons of Easter, remem...

How Should a Christ Follower Respond to Crisis?

From Coronavirus to the oil crisis in the middle east, the temptation to fear and panic is hard to resist, even for Christians.  And yet of all people, Christians have the most reason not to panic: a trustworthy all-sovereign God we call our own.  In this episode of In the Meanwhile, Les and Page Hughes have a needful, encouraging conversation about the Christian's response to crisis.  We invite you to listen in and share with your friends during a difficult time for many.   

How to Be Truly Rich

Got friends? Then you've got a gift from God. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, we see the theme of friendship woven throughout Scripture. We also see time and time again how God used friendship to work in His people's lives.  Join us as we explore the value of friendship in this uplifting episode of In the Meanwhile. 

I Wish My Children Would . . .

Ever wish your children would just get along? Or give you a call to just talk? In this little kid (and adult kid) friendly episode of In the Meanwhile, Les and Page take you and your family through your child's growth from elementary age to teenager to adulthood and examine how parents' wishes for their children change at each stage. So gather the family, pop some popcorn and listen in for a conversation starting episode.

I Wish My In-Laws Would . . .

If you’re blessed with great relationships with your in-laws, you may be in the minority because many marriage and family experts now claim that three-fourths of all couples have significant problems with their in-laws. Even some Christians believe one of the reasons Adam and Eve got along so well was that they didn’t have any in-laws. In this episode, Les and Page talk about some of the biggest kinds of conflict people face in their relationships with their in-laws and then cover how to...

Temptations Couples Face and How to Guard Your Heart

Sadly, we don't have to look too far or too long to witness broken marriages or hear of affairs and inappropriate relationships -- especially in the age of social media and instant news. When this happens, we can remind of ourselves of two universal truths. First, the human heart without God can be a very dark place. And second, we have a desperate need for salvation and redemption by the Gospel of grace.  In this episode of In the Meanwhile, Les and Page share how we can guard our hearts ...

026: Is It Really the Small Things That Count?

In the latest episode of In the Meanwhile, Les and Page Hughes discuss the importance of small things and how persistence and consistency in these seemingly mundane things lead to the big things we all want in every aspect of our lives. 

Portrait of a Servant

  How often do you see the needs of others around you when your own needs are pressing? Serving others is a vital way to keep our perspective when we're most tempted to lose it. It requires humility, compassion, and of course, taking action! In our latest episode of "In the Meanwhile," we discuss the Christian's role as a servant and what that looks like in our own times of waiting for God.  This episode of “In the Meanwhile” is sponsored by Heaven by the Book. How much do you real...

025: Portrait of a Servant

  How often do you see the needs of others around you when your own needs are pressing? Serving others is a vital way to keep our perspective when we're most tempted to lose it. It requires humility, compassion, and of course, taking action! In our latest episode of "In the Meanwhile," we discuss the Christian's role as a servant and what that looks like in our own times of waiting for God.  This episode of “In the Meanwhile” is sponsored by Heaven by the Book. How much do you real...

024: A Better Alternative To Name It and Claim It Theology

Ever notice in the Bible that Jesus Himself never once named or claimed anything when praying to His Father in Heaven?  There, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” He stated His human desire, yes, but He surrendered to the will of the Father. His ultimate desire was the Father's desire.  In the latest of episode of In the Meanwhile, we take a closer look at the whole teaching of Scriptu...

A Better Alternative To Name It and Claim It Theology

Ever notice in the Bible that Jesus Himself never once named or claimed anything when praying to His Father in Heaven?  There, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” He stated His human desire, yes, but He surrendered to the will of the Father. His ultimate desire was the Father's desire.  In the latest of episode of In the Meanwhile, we take a closer look at the whole teaching of Scriptu...

Three Secrets to Success in God's Eyes

Is it possible to be successful in man's eyes and yet fail in God's eyes? Or, is it possible to successful in God's eyes and yet fail in man's eyes?  The answer to both of these is yes, although this is not the message we receive all around us each and every day.  In the latest episode of "In the Meanwhile," Les and Page Hughes discuss three secrets to success in God's eyes and share some practical ways you can follow God's plan for success in your life. 

023: Three Secrets to Success in God's Eyes

Is it possible to be successful in man's eyes and yet fail in God's eyes? Or, is it possible to successful in God's eyes and yet fail in man's eyes?  The answer to both of these is yes, although this is not the message we receive all around us each and every day.  In the latest episode of "In the Meanwhile," Les and Page Hughes discuss three secrets to success in God's eyes and share some practical ways you can follow God's plan for success in your life. 

022: Does A Person Who Commits Suicide Go To Heaven?

If you've ever experienced the grief of losing a Christian loved one through suicide, then you may have asked yourself this question:  Will I see him or her in Heaven one day?  It's an age-old question that's mostly rooted in the misunderstanding of what the Bible calls the "unpardonable sin" in Matthew 12 and Mark 3.  In the latest episode of "In the Meanwhile," Les and Page Hughes shine biblical truth on this important question to encourage those whose lives have been deeply touched ...

Episode 22: Does A Person Who Commits Suicide Go To Heaven?

If you've ever experienced the grief of losing a Christian loved one through suicide, then you may have asked yourself this question:  Will I see him or her in Heaven one day?  It's an age-old question that's mostly rooted in the misunderstanding of what the Bible calls the "unpardonable sin" in Matthew 12 and Mark 3.  In the latest episode of "In the Meanwhile," Les and Page Hughes shine biblical truth on this important question to encourage those whose lives have been deeply touched ...

Episode 21: Rekindling Your Marriage

All he ever wanted was to make her happy and all she ever wanted was to make him happy.  Sounds selfless, doesn't it? But what happens when the fire goes out in a marriage or we don't have what it takes anymore to keep the other person happy? In today's episode of In the Meanwhile, Les and Page talk about marriage and how to rekindle it God's way. These principles are timeless and can be applied to marriage but also beyond marriage and to friends and family as well.   

021: Rekindling Your Marriage

All he ever wanted was to make her happy and all she ever wanted was to make him happy.  Sounds selfless, doesn't it? But what happens when the fire goes out in a marriage or we don't have what it takes anymore to keep the other person happy? In today's episode of In the Meanwhile, Les and Page talk about marriage and how to rekindle it God's way. These principles are timeless and can be applied to marriage but also beyond marriage and to friends and family as well.   

020: Purposeful Parenting

In our latest episode of In the Meanwhile,  Les and Page Hughes discuss the meaning of Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Drawing from Scripture, the Hughes share encouragement and exhortation for those times when children go down the right path even when parents seem to do everything right.   

Episode 20: Purposeful Parenting

In our latest episode of In the Meanwhile,  Les and Page Hughes discuss the meaning of Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Drawing from Scripture, the Hughes share encouragement and exhortation for those times when children go down the right path even when parents seem to do everything right.   

019: Sticks and Stones

018: Fighting Fair in Relationships

You know that familiar box you see when signing into your favorite website? The one that asks you to confirm you're a human and not a robot? Well, it might as well ask you if you've ever been in a fight, because it's the same thing. If you're human, you've been in a fight! In today's episode of "In the Meanwhile," we take a look at 10 Timeless Principles for Fighting Fair in all your relationships, and yes, we mean those "animated discussions," too! https://youtu.be/a0RU5i1fssE Show No...

017: Intentional Transformation

Download How are you doing on your New Year's goals and resolutions? If you're like most people, your January enthusiasm might just be waning as we head toward February. In this week's episode of "In the Meanwhile," we talk about some recent physical transformations we've both experienced and then move onto a super relevant topic for anyone: intentional goal-keeping for all aspects of life and how that leads to long-lasting transformation. https://youtu.be/E9bevgt-s50 Show Notes This e...

016: Jobs That Don't Come With a Paycheck

Download Page shares insight from the biblical story of Hagar and Les shares an incredibly powerful verse -- both showing us that God not only SEES what we do, He STRONGLY SUPPORTS us when our hearts are completely His. SHOW NOTES Today's episode of "In the Meanwhile" is sponsored by Your Story In His Story and is filled with encouragement for those times you feel your unpaid work is invisible or of little value. You can read the biblical account of Hagar here and read how God sees us w...

015: Stranger Things

Download In our first "In the Meanwhile" podcast of the new year, Page and I review 2018 and look forward to the rest of 2019. Our title is fitting. We've seen some "drama" as Page likes to say, but so many blessings in disguise through unexpected, or "stranger" things. Show Notes In this episode, we play off the title of the popular TV series, "Stranger Things" and talk about those unexpected, or "strange" circumstances the Lord can bring our way and how we can have a biblical perspect...

014: I Grieve, Does That Mean I Don't Trust God?

In the latest podcast from Meanwhile Ministries, Les and Page Hughes turn to Genesis 37 to answer the question, "If I grieve, does that mean I don't trust God."  

013: Manna Moments

Download Our latest 'In the Meanwhile" podcast is inspired by a very real answer to prayer for a dear family member and also to the circumstances behind the new "meanwhile" that Page and I find ourself in right now. These circumstances in our lives remind us that it is God who provides our manna for us daily just like He daily provided for the children of Israel. They also remind us to depend on Him as our ultimate Provider. Deuteronomy 8:16 encourages us, He fed you in the wilderness with m...

012: What a Difference the Resurrection Makes

Download If Jesus had not risen from the grave like He said he would, then the Bible wouldn't be true and mankind would truly have no hope for living. But He is risen, just as He promised! In the latest episode of In the Meanwhile, we talk about the difference the Resurrection makes in the world and for eternity. Join us as we share why the Resurrection still matters today and why, as Les emphasized,  "The Resurrection validates everything!"    SHOW NOTES The Resurrection Means . . . Jesus...

011: Be Ready When the Call Comes

Download Are you ready to say "yes" to God, when He calls you to serve Him in a specific way? Whether it's a smaller commitment like starting a Bible study or cleaning the church or as life-changing as entering the mission field or full-time Christian service, you can face the change with confidence and joy. In today's episode, we share 6 ways to help prepare your heart so that you're absolutely, 100% ready for when the call comes. SHOW NOTES Countdown to the Call! 6.  Be a broken, yet clean ...

010: What's So Good About Goodbye?

Download The last few days have been full of goodbyes for us, which makes today's podcast particularly timely. Believe it or not, there are some good parts about goodbyes and in this episode, we share four of them we hope you'll find encouraging no matter what kind of goodbye you are saying today or are facing in the future. In our study for the podcast we looked up the origin of the word "goodbye."  It comes from a phrase people would say as friends would leave: "God be with Ye." Over time i...

009 : Thanksgiving | Our Fount of Every Blessing

008: Contentment | A Common Struggle

007: Seasonal Depression | Reversing the Spiral

In this episode of our "In the  Meanwhile" podcast, Page shares about her struggle with Seasonal Depression, how to identify the triggers and steps you can take to reverse the downward spiral once you realize the direction you're going. SHOW NOTES Seasonal Depression (as opposed to Clinical Depression) is a season of ongoing sadness, often in the fall, but can come during other seasons as well. Some reasons people can have a tendency toward Seasonal Depression include: A seasonal change in...

006: Hope for Single Parents with a Very Special Guest

Download Page’s sister joins us as our special guest for our August podcast, where we share  “hope” for single parents as Hope shares a bit of her story and some very real, practical ways to gain strength for this path of parenthood and also how to rejoice in the journey. In this episode we talk about: The value of a small group at church for support. Finding a church home that meets the needs of parents and children. How to accept God’s plan when our prayers are not answered in the...

005: Finishing Well with Special Guests Gene and Dorothy Henderson

Download We were so blessed this week to sit down with Page's parents, Gene and Dorothy Henderson, and talk about finishing well during the transition from a life calling to retirement, or as Gene prefers to say, redirection. There is much wisdom to be learned from these two and our conversation in this podcast covered topics such as: Retirement vs. Redirection Adjusting through Life's Many Seasons Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing Physical Hindrances We Sometimes Face Being a...

004: Fatherhood – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Download In this special episode for fathers, Les travels to Louisville, Kentucky and joins his dad and two brothers to share their experiences and their encouragement for younger dads. We hope you'll enjoy listening in on our conversation as much as we did recording it! As always, we welcome your feedback and topic suggestions for future podcasts and invite you to share them here.  SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Young people can show their dads how much they appreciate them with our free printa...

003: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

Download Download We hope you enjoy our latest podcast episode honoring moms for Mother's Day and giving three lessons we've learned as parents and trust these insights will be as beneficial to you as they have been to us! As always, we welcome your feedback and topic suggestions for future podcasts and invite you to share them here.  SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: We refer to our friend Bob Russell's book, "When Life Is a Zoo, God Still Loves You." We also refer to Bruce Miller's book, ...

002: Ten Ways to Say I Love You

Download We think you'll enjoy our second podcast and hope you'll join us as we share ten ways to say, "I love you" to those you love. As always, we welcome your feedback and topic suggestions for future podcasts and invite you to share them here.  SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Download our free PDF list of all 10 Ways to Say, "I Love You". Post it on your desk, refrigerator, inside your Bible, or anywhere you need reminding. We refer to Gary Chapman's well-known book, The Five Love Lang...

001: Presidents, Prayer and Purpose

  Join us on our first-ever "In the Meanwhile" podcast. We share what's on our hearts and minds during this presidential inaugural season, favorite quotes from presidents and a closer look at their meaning and we also share what's going on in our lives and what to expect from future podcasts. We welcome your feedback and topic suggestions for future podcasts and invite you to share them here.  And while you're there, we hope you'll join our Facebook community for those seeking to glorify Go...