The Alex McFarland Show

Episode 196-The Mental Health Emergency with Dr. Mark Mayfield

Do you want to better understand how mental health and spiritual health intersect? On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex welcomes licensed professional counselor, educator, and award-winning author Dr. Mark Mayfield. With decades of experience in mental and emotional health, Dr. Mayfield joins the conversation to address a topic often overlooked in Christian circles—mental health within the church and ministry. Dr. Mayfield also discusses his insightful and practical new book, Mental Health Handbook for Ministry, offering valuable guidance for pastors, leaders, and believers seeking to support emotional and spiritual well-being with wisdom and compassion. Scriptures: Psalm 23:2 Psalm 127:2 Links: Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] Book: 100 Bible Questions and Answers For Prophecy and End Times [https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Questions-Answers-Prophecy-Times/dp/1424570336] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] Book: 100 Bible Questions And Answers For Families [https://alexmcfarland.com/book/100-bible-questions-and-answers-for-families/] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Guest Info: Dr. Mark Mayfield Website [https://www.mentalhealthmadesimple.life/] Book: Mental Health Handbook for Ministry [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mental+health+handbook+for+ministry&adgrpid=1343605755751068&hvadid=83975640235577&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=44579&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83976551628012%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=17398_13420490&mcid=57dc79cdaed835c993ce01d46853eb69&msclkid=025eb663863a14cdbc08df02c6c86651&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_5amubyaywn_e] Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #drmarkmayfield #mentalhealth #thementalhealthemergency #mentalhealthhandbookforministry Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]

Episode 195-The Benefits of Knowing God's Word with Andrew Wommack

Description:  On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex has a friend, a mentor, a veteran, and a teacher of God’s Word, Andrew Womack on the show challenging us to keep the Word of God a priority in our daily lives. God’s Word not only holds incredible value but it also inspires us and helps us grow spiritually. Let’s make 2026 the year that we walk with the Lord and read His Word every day. Scriptures: Psalm 119:105 Psalm 119:93 Psalm 34:8 Isaiah 30:30 Jeremiah 20:9 Hebrews 4:12 Romans 10:17 Romans 12:2 John 17:17 Mark 4:26-29 1 Peter 1:23 Links: Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] Book: 100 Bible Questions and Answers For Prophecy and End Times [https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Questions-Answers-Prophecy-Times/dp/1424570336] Book: The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity [https://alexmcfarland.com/book/the-21-toughest-questions-your-kids-will-ask-about-christianity-how-to-answer-them-confidently/] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] Book: 100 Bible Questions And Answers For Families [https://alexmcfarland.com/book/100-bible-questions-and-answers-for-families/] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Guest Info: Andrew Womack Ministries [https://www.awmi.net/] Charis Bible College [https://www.charisbiblecollege.org/?_gl=1*1wziwmo*_gcl_au*MTg1MjMyOTA0Mi4xNzY3Mzg1MTU0] Devotional Book: Every Day with Jesus [https://store.awmi.net/purchase/329] Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #andrewwomack #charisbiblecollege #Godswordislifechanging #Godsword #readthebible Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]

Episode 194-Honoring the Past, Present and the Future of Liberty University with Dr. Dondi Costin

In this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex records at Liberty University, a location holding significant personal significance. Alex welcomes Dr. Dondi Costin, the President of Liberty University, as his guest. Dr. Costin assumed the role of Liberty University's sixth president on July 1, 2023, returning to his alma mater after serving five years as president of Charleston Southern University. With a distinguished military career spanning 36 years, Dr. Costin retired as a Major General and served as the eighteenth Air Force Chief of Chaplains in the Pentagon. Together, Alex and Dr. Costin discuss the work of God through the University and the impact of Christian education on global transformation. Scriptures: Phillipians 1:6 1 Corinthians 12 Book of Revelation 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Links: Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] Book: 100 Bible Questions and Answers For Prophecy and End Times [https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Questions-Answers-Prophecy-Times/dp/1424570336] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] Book: 100 Bible Questions And Answers For Families [https://alexmcfarland.com/book/100-bible-questions-and-answers-for-families/] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Guest Info: Dr. Dondi Costin [https://www.liberty.edu/inauguration/meet-the-president-of-liberty-university/] Liberty University [https://www.liberty.edu/]  Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #DrDondiCostin #LibertyUniversity #christianeducation #military #1stamendment #billofrights #AirForce #ChiefofChaplains Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]

Episode 193-The Christmas Carol You Didn't Know

The narrative of Christmas embodies the gospel's message of redemption and renewal. In this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex explores the gospel themes present in Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol, published on December 19th, 1843. Through reflection on his past and future, Scrooge underwent conviction and ultimately, a transformative conversion. As we celebrate Christmas, may we remember that the true essence lies not in material gifts, but in the Savior. The most profound gift we can receive is the sacrifice Jesus made for humanity. Scriptures: Isaiah 9:6 Luke 2:14 Links: Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #Christsbirth #Christmas #fortellingofChristsbirth #JesusChrist #Messiah #thecCristmasCarol #CharlesDickens #redemption #renewal #gospel Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]

Episode 192-What Does Christmas Tell Us That We Need to Know About God?

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year but what do we need to know about God in this season? On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex dives into the scriptures to share five truths that we need to know about God. Christmas reminds us of the God who is powerful, purposeful, and personal. Listen as Alex shares from his heart, and be encouraged today. 5 Truths About God: 1. God Sees - He is aware of our needs. (Deuteronomy 2:7) 2. God Sympathizes - He cares about our needs. (John 3:16) 3. God Plans - He came into the world on purpose. (John 18:35) 4. God Acts - He sent His son at a specific time, to a specific place. (Titus 2:11) 5. God Reigns - Satan, sin, and death were all defeated. God is in control. Scriptures: Luke 1:30-32 Isaiah 9:2-6 Isaiah 49 Micah 5:2 2 Corinthians 5 Genesis chapters 3,5,6, 12:16-17 Hebrews 4 Romans 5:8 Galatians 4:4 Exodus 20:1-17 Deuteronomy 2:7 John 3:16, 18:35, chapters 8 & 10 Mark 14 Titus 2:11 John 1:1 Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Website Ask Alex Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Booklet [https://alexmcfarland.ck.page/ebook] The Cove [https://thecove.org/] - July 18th-20th, 2025 & July 28th-Aug 1st, 2025 Speaking Events [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Donate [https://alexmcfarland.com/donate/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #wordofGod #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #Jesuslovesyou #youareneveralone #encouragement #Christmas #truthaboutChristmas #JesustheMessiah #SavioroftheWorld #Godsees #Godsympathizes #Godplans #Godacts #Godreigns Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]