The David Spoon Experience

09-08-2025 PART 1: Owning Our Walk Prayer Warriors, Honest Confession, and Malachi’s Wake-Up Call

Section 1The show kicks off with the familiar mix of DDDDDs, goofy news, faith-centered life lessons, and Bible trivia, all wrapped in joyful sound effects and humor that keep things light while pointing back to Scripture. Listeners are invited to engage—call, text, or email—with a special focus on community intercession: “What can our prayer warriors pray for you about?” Testimonies are encouraged because they glorify God (Isaiah 43:7), strengthen believers, and witness to those who don’t yet believe. The heartbeat is simple and pastoral: share praise reports, bring prayer needs, and let’s seek the Lord together in real time.
Section 2Program updates note recent replays during travel, a live return to the studio, and a brief family report: a Spirit-led visit with the host’s brother in hospice that was marked by grace-filled moments. Practical items include a new (untested) brochure/business-card form on the website and a fun heads-up about forthcoming honey-jar trivia giveaways. The community immediately turns to intercession for a brother battling pain–pill addiction—uniting faith for miraculous deliverance, trusting God’s kindness, mercy, and power to break chains and restore. Listeners are urged to keep sharing progress and needs as the show continues its normal rhythm.
Section 3Today’s teaching resumes in Malachi 3:13 after the tithes/offering challenge, where God confronts His people for speaking against Him and doubting the value of obedience. The corrective: own sin quickly, don’t justify self (cf. Job 32), and practice honest confession (1 John 1)—illustrated by a personal testimony of instant deliverance from longstanding drug use after a transparent prayer. The common complaint that evildoers prosper is answered by Psalm 73:17: their “final destiny” clarifies everything; none “get away with it.” Believers are called to receive loving discipline, reject envy, and rejoice in God’s daily mercy and our glorious eternity, closing with prayer for humility, cleansing, and steadfast hope.

09-01-2025 PART 3: Protecting, Trusting, and Leaning on Prayer

Section 1Lot’s invitation to the angels highlights both hospitality and caution. He welcomed them in but urged them to leave early, showing an awareness of the city’s corruption. That principle stretches further: sometimes wisdom means knowing when to step away from toxic environments, relationships, or situations. Boundaries with people can be vital, even though nothing is hidden from God. Lot’s insistence that the angels not remain exposed in the city square points to a protective instinct, reminding us of the need to discern where safety ends and danger begins.
Section 2Lot’s persistence eventually brought the angels into his home, where he offered a feast. While his later actions are troubling, this moment reflects genuine care and effort. Protection often flows from love—whether Lot shielding visitors, a parent cautioning children, or a believer urging a friend away from danger. The teaching emphasized that such care is not weakness but an act of righteousness. Just as Lot wanted to shield the angels, believers are called to extend protection to others in need, recognizing that hospitality and compassion may serve purposes greater than we understand.
Section 3The reflection then turned personal, recounting how the ministry shifted from a business model into a true calling after a powerful word from the Lord: “I am with you more than you are with Me.” That moment reshaped the direction of the work and continues to sustain it. Yet present trials—especially the declining health of a beloved brother—bring a fresh call for prayer and support. The appeal is heartfelt: for the audience not just to listen, but to intercede, to uphold the ministry, and to join in trusting God through uncertain, painful seasons. In both Lot’s story and present struggles, the message is the same—protect, trust, and lean deeply on God’s presence.

09-01-2025 PART 2: The Lord Who Provides and Positions

Section 1The close of Genesis 18 draws attention to the distinction between God’s universal presence and His manifested presence. Abraham wasn’t leaving God altogether but simply stepping away from the unique, immediate presence he had just experienced. That picture resonates with moments when believers sense God’s nearness in worship or prayer, only to return to ordinary life afterward. The lesson is gentle but important: sometimes, the most faithful response after intense spiritual encounters is simply to go home, rest, and trust the Lord to work out what only He can. Abraham had done all he could; the rest belonged to God.
Section 2Chapter 19 begins with Lot at the gate of Sodom, greeting two angelic visitors. While we cannot know the exact setting—perhaps a public square, perhaps a fountain—what matters is that Lot was in the right place at the right time. Scripture often reminds us that those led by God’s Spirit are positioned for divine appointments. Lot rose to meet the strangers, bowed in respect, and offered them hospitality. His actions may have reflected a sliver of righteousness, shaped by his connection to Abraham. Even in a corrupt city, Lot displayed a protective concern, extending shelter and dignity to outsiders in a dangerous environment.
Section 3The text underscores the unseen realities at play—angels walking among men, divine orchestration unfolding in ordinary settings, and human choices carrying weight in God’s purposes. Lot’s instinct to guard and host strangers illustrates the truth that “some have entertained angels unaware.” In this, hospitality becomes more than courtesy; it becomes participation in God’s hidden work. For believers today, the call is similar: remain attentive, act righteously even in corrupt surroundings, and trust God to position us rightly. In doing so, we reflect the wisdom that sometimes the holiest thing is simply being present, protecting others, and letting God’s larger plan unfold.

09-01-2025 PART 1: Windows of Heaven: Giving with a Soft Heart

Section 1Malachi’s question-and-answer style confronts a people who insist they’ve done nothing wrong, exposing how easy it is to shift blame instead of owning sin. The call is to return to God with soft hearts that invite correction rather than self-justification. The prophet presses a pointed charge—“you have cheated Me”—not to crush, but to awaken honest repentance and responsibility before the Lord.
Section 2The teaching rejects legalism: believers in Christ are not “under a curse,” yet generosity still matters deeply. Tithes and offerings are framed as worshipful partnership with God: care for the local “storehouse” and compassion for those in need. The emphasis is the heart—give willingly, not grudgingly—and with wisdom: tithes typically sustain the home base; offerings fuel broader ministries. Even Jesus affirmed tithing while prioritizing the weightier matters; Abraham modeled giving before the Law—so the principle endures without the legalistic burden.
Section 3God invites His people to “test” Him: bring what’s due, and watch Him open heaven’s windows with provision that overflows. Giving becomes a joyful cycle—God gives; we return; others are blessed; gratitude multiplies. The teaching urges believers to make generosity an adventure led by the Lord, remembering His lavish gifts—from daily breath to answered prayer and life-changing presence—and to respond with thankful, faith-filled obedience. The session closes in prayer, asking for right attitudes in giving and trusting God’s wisdom in personal needs.

08-27-2025 PART 3: Loving God, Neighbor, and One Another

Section 1The broadcast opened with Joy-Ann and Cordelia answering a trivia question together—nailing the detail that the disciples caught 153 fish after Jesus’ blessing. Their excitement turned into a praise report: Dan had returned home from the hospital, doing miraculously well, and they were eager to share God’s goodness with both family and hospital staff. That testimony flowed naturally into a reminder that walking with the Lord in everyday life is itself ministry. True witness happens not only through formal titles or pulpits, but in gratitude, generosity, and sharing the gospel wherever God gives opportunity.
Section 2David then shared about his daily prayers for the audience—specific, personal intercessions for health, finances, relationships, education, and spiritual growth. From there, he turned to John’s Gospel and Jesus’ teachings, distinguishing three dimensions of love: loving God with all heart, soul, mind, and strength; loving one’s neighbor as oneself; and loving one another as Jesus loved His disciples. This last command goes beyond self-comparison, calling for sacrificial, Christlike care among believers. Such love is not optional but an identifying mark of discipleship, and it testifies to the world that the church belongs to Christ.
Section 3The teaching emphasized that love among believers is not a vague ideal but a practical reality—praying for one another, supporting each other through trials, forgiving past offenses, and refusing to abandon brothers and sisters in Christ. David warned against disparaging the church, since despite imperfections, it remains Christ’s body. He highlighted that we are “blood relatives” through Jesus’ sacrifice, indwelt by the same Spirit, and called to maintain the unity God has already established. The conclusion urged believers to keep loving God, neighbor, and one another with endurance, setting their hearts on things above, so that God might be proud to be called their God.

08-27-2025 PART 2: Humility in Real Time

Section 1The show opened with a humorous but humbling mistake: forgetting to push the start button. For ten minutes, a strong beginning went unheard except on YouTube, leading to lighthearted banter with listeners like Roslyn and Robert. What made the moment even more striking was that the teaching was about humility itself. God seemed to underscore the message by allowing the mishap—reminding that even the best preparation can be undone by something small. The theme of humility became not just a lesson taught but a lived experience right at the start of the program.
Section 2From there, the call with Roslyn revealed a deeper trial: the discovery of a third tumor and the uncertainty of upcoming biopsy results. David encouraged both Roslyn and Robert to “move toward one another” in the face of this crisis, emphasizing the biblical synergy of two becoming stronger together. He reminded them of God’s faithfulness, their church family’s support, and the radio community’s prayers. A heartfelt prayer followed, asking not only for survival but for victory—that God’s presence would bring them unity, strength, and peace beyond fear.
Section 3The rest of the program circled back to humility as a central truth. David highlighted how pride leads to destruction and a haughty spirit to downfall, weaving in a humorous lighthouse story to drive home the point that God’s wisdom always supersedes human plans. No flesh can glory in His presence, and even the strongest accomplishments are dependent on His grace. With anecdotes, laughter, and Scripture, the message closed on a reminder: if we want more of God, there must be less of us, for even our very breath is sustained only by His mercy.

08-27-2025 PART 1: Sovereign Voice, Supreme Worship

Section 1Psalm 68:29–31 calls kings and nations to honor the Lord, rebuking the folly of worshiping creation instead of the Creator. True worship isn’t just songs before an offering—it's a life: the fruit of our lips, the work of our hands, the posture of our hearts, thoughts, and obedience. Every resource we have—breath, food, car, couch, family—is grace on loan from God, meant to be yielded back to Him. The psalmist envisions envoys from Egypt and Ethiopia stretching out hands to God, signaling that all peoples are summoned to praise. Idolatry—whether “earth first” or any self-made altar—must bow to the King of the universe.
Section 2God “rides the heavens” and sends out a mighty voice; He speaks in the sky above and on the earth below. Look up at night, watch the ocean roll, or consider creation’s intricacies—His majesty is preaching. He also speaks through Scripture’s 66 books and ~760,000 words, through dreams (not the taco-hot-sauce kind), through circumstances that say “go,” “wait,” or “turn,” and through every encounter with people. The real question isn’t whether God is speaking—it’s whether we are listening. Some called His voice “thunder,” but faith learns to hear the Word behind the wonder, the Lord who still communicates with clarity and care.
Section 3The psalm closes: “Ascribe strength to God.” Our power doesn’t come from the gym, genes, or superfoods; it comes from His grace. He is “more awesome than His holy places,” giving strength and power to His people, leaving no room for pride and every reason for gratitude. One day every knee will bow and every tongue confess—some with joy, some begrudgingly—but God will get the glory. For those who know Him, the thought of all creation praising the Lord is “awesome sauce”: His presence, the fullness of joy, and our hearts gladly attributing every accomplishment to His breath, strength, and mercy.

08-26-2025 PART 3: Transformed Thinking God’s Will in Action

Section 1Romans 12:2 commands believers not to copy the behavior and customs of this world but to let God transform them by changing the way they think. Paul draws a clear line: the world’s systems are built on sinful wisdom and cannot heal, save, or free anyone. The church is not meant to conform to culture, but to present the kingdom of God. Transformation comes when we surrender to God’s Spirit, allowing Him to reshape us rather than resisting change. This isn’t about becoming “weird Bible people” for show—it’s about reflecting Jesus genuinely and avoiding the trap of practicing sin as a lifestyle.
Section 2The battlefield of transformation is the mind. Repentance, in its true biblical sense, means a change in thinking—abandoning our “smarts” for God’s wisdom. Every day, choices arise that reveal which kingdom we serve: God’s or the enemy’s. Paul teaches that when our thinking aligns with God’s truth, we discern His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Contrary to some teaching, this doesn’t mean there are three separate wills of God—it’s one will, complete and whole. As Jesus said, His food was to do the Father’s will; likewise, our fulfillment is found in aligning our hearts and minds with God’s purposes.
Section 3This daily transformation is both a battle and a process. Each thought and decision matters, for every choice leans toward God’s kingdom or Satan’s lies. Perfection isn’t possible on this side of eternity, but growth is—step by step, glory to glory, becoming more like Christ. That’s why grace is essential; when we fail, Hebrews 4:16 reminds us to approach the throne of grace with confidence, receiving mercy and help in our need. God is not asking for instant flawlessness, but for surrendered lives willing to be transformed. The call is non-negotiable: yield fully, let God change you, and live aligned with His truth.

08-26-2025 PART 2: A Living Sacrifice God’s Reasonable Request

Section 1Romans 12 opens with Paul’s heartfelt plea: “Give your bodies to God, let them be a living and holy sacrifice.” After eleven chapters of laying out sin, redemption, life in the Spirit, and God’s plan for Israel, Paul shifts into application—what believers should now do. To love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength includes how we use our physical bodies. This doesn’t mean obsessing over diets or gyms; rather, it means treating our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit dwells in us because we received Christ by faith, and therefore our actions, choices, and even physical conduct should reflect that reality.
Section 2Paul dismantles the worldly slogan “if it feels good, do it,” calling it a lie that leads to destruction. Some use extremes to justify behavior, but extremes are not truth. Instead, God calls us to balance—using our bodies to honor Him, not to indulge selfish passions. This doesn’t mean rejecting pleasure altogether; God designed intimacy, joy, and rest. But sin corrupts what God created, twisting it into something harmful. The real measure is whether our actions honor Christ. If you’d wince to see Jesus standing over your shoulder, it’s time to rethink. God is not asking for perfection but for honesty, surrender, and growth—recognizing that He, not pleasure, defines our purpose.
Section 3The heart of Paul’s argument is simple yet unshakable: “When you think of what He’s done for you, is it too much to ask?” This is the ultimate microphone drop from God to us. Jesus gave His life while we were still sinners, loving us when we offered Him no love in return. In light of that sacrifice, surrendering our bodies, our desires, and our daily lives to Him is not unreasonable—it is the only reasonable response. Whether the Lord is teaching us patience, endurance, or faith, the same question rings true: is it too much to ask? The answer is always no. Christ’s sacrifice demands and deserves our full devotion, body and soul.

08-26-2025 PART 1: Enduring Love in a Cold Age Matthew 24

Section 1Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24:12 frames the moment: as sin multiplies, love cools from warm devotion to a frozen tundra. The message stresses that this chill isn’t random—it tracks with unchecked sin and disregard for God’s ways, showing up everywhere from family life to public interactions (even basic kindness in service roles). Discomfort with naming “sin” doesn’t change the diagnosis; Jesus named it plainly. The takeaway: discern the spiritual weather around you, recognize the creeping cold, and remember that Christian love is meant to stay warm even when the cultural climate turns frigid.
Section 2Verse 13 calls believers to endurance: “those who endure to the end will be saved.” Far from a crutch, Christian faith involves real warfare—spiritual, emotional, social, even physical—and demands daily strength and armor. There’s no room for quitting or hiding our light; faith is not a one-and-done moment but a sustained, lifelong grip on Christ. The hope that fuels perseverance is eternal: heaven, the new earth, and life unbound by sin’s pull. Personal reflections on suffering and family loss emphasize that our faith asserts life beyond death—and that “stick-to-itiveness” is the proving ground of genuine belief.
Section 3Finally, verse 14 simplifies eschatology around a clear priority: the gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed to all nations—and then the end will come. The kingdom’s good news is that God, not man, is in control; the power lies in the gospel itself (Romans 1:16), not in eloquence. Even a simple John 3:16 faithfully shared participates in God’s global plan; only He knows who the “last hearer” will be. Until then, Christians must stand firm amid growing hostility and colder nations, boldly declaring the truth no one can outbuild or outbid—because God is the builder, and Christ’s return will close history on His terms.

08-25-2025 PART 3: Dust, Dialogue, and Divine Mercy

Section 1Abraham’s intercession for Sodom unfolds with remarkable persistence and humility. Beginning with fifty righteous, he steadily lowers the request—forty-five, forty, thirty, twenty, and finally ten—each time acknowledging that he is “but dust and ashes” and daring only by grace to continue. His approach shows both boldness and tact; at points he frames the plea around the “lack of five,” a subtle rhetorical move that keeps the focus on mercy rather than guilt. What is striking is not just Abraham’s persistence but God’s willingness to stay in the dialogue, to let His servant keep pressing further. The Lord does not cut him off prematurely, nor does He rebuke Abraham for overstepping. Instead, He reveals His readiness to spare for the sake of even a tiny faithful remnant.
Section 2Yet, the exchange also shows the limits of human reasoning with divine plans. Abraham stops at ten, perhaps assuming Lot’s household plus a few others would cover it. But the reality proved otherwise—only a handful survived, and even fewer remained faithful. Still, the passage demonstrates the intimacy of relationship: the Creator of the universe allowed a mere man to press Him again and again. God eventually brought the conversation to a close, not in anger, but with finality: “When the Lord had finished His conversation with Abraham, He went on His way, and Abraham returned to his tent.” The fellowship had a boundary, and when it was reached, the Lord Himself ended it. This reminds us that while God invites engagement, He remains sovereign, fully aware of what Abraham could not see.
Section 3The deeper lesson lies in the relational heart of God. He is not a distant taskmaster nor an indifferent spectator but the perfect Father—patient, corrective, compassionate, and eager for His children to draw near. Abraham’s boldness reflects faith, and God’s response reflects love. Their dialogue is not a model of bargaining but of relationship, showing how faith dares to engage and how God delights in fellowship. For us, the call is clear: Christianity is not a set of human rules but a living relationship with the living God. Like Abraham, we are invited to press forward in faith, speak openly with our Father, and trust that His justice, mercy, and love remain perfectly balanced. Such a God is not waiting to crush us in failure but to meet us in faith.

08-25-2025 PART 2: Faithful God, Bold Intercession

Section 1Malachi 3 reminds us of God’s unwavering justice and His role as the ultimate witness. He confronts sorcerers, adulterers, liars, and all who misuse power for selfish gain. The Lord does not need another to testify—He Himself is the Witness who sees every act of oppression, dishonesty, and abuse. What makes this sobering is that His warning is not only for outsiders but also for those who claim His name while living in hypocrisy. When resources, influence, or spiritual gifts are used for self rather than service, the Lord stands as Judge. Yet even in His judgment, He reveals His mercy: “I the Lord do not change…return to me, and I will return to you.” His call is both a confrontation and an invitation, pressing us to walk in humility, stewardship, and compassion rather than self-centeredness.
Section 2Genesis 18 offers a striking complement through Abraham’s intercession for Sodom. Abraham, knowing Lot lives there, appeals to God’s justice: “Will you sweep away both the righteous and the wicked?” He begins at fifty righteous people, daring to reason with the Almighty. What unfolds is not merely negotiation but revelation—God’s mercy is astonishingly wide, willing to spare an entire city for the sake of a faithful remnant. Abraham acknowledges his frailty, calling himself “dust and ashes,” yet continues with humility to intercede, moving the number lower and lower. This exchange highlights the extraordinary patience of God and His delight in fellowship with His people. The Judge of all the earth welcomes dialogue with a man of faith, revealing His heart as both just and merciful.
Section 3Together, these passages show the balance of God’s character—unchanging justice and unfathomable mercy. Malachi warns against self-centered misuse of power, calling God’s people back to faithfulness. Abraham’s bold intercession demonstrates that God is not distant but relational, engaging with His servants in covenant friendship. For us, the message is clear: live as stewards of what God entrusts, not as owners, and never underestimate the power of humble prayer. God waits for His people to turn fully toward Him, not half-heartedly or with leftovers, but with whole devotion. When we yield, we find not a harsh tyrant but a faithful Father who loves fellowship with His children, one who is steadfast, loyal, and merciful beyond measure.