Best Plumbline Podcasts (2025)

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Still Singing the Blues 29:00

8d ago29:00

29:00

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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90 | Setting A Plumbline: In Family, Ministry, & Friendships 43:41

15d ago43:41

43:41

In this episode, Jacob Shamblin sits down and teaches us the importance of setting a Plumbline for our lives. As Christians, our standard for living is found in the LIFE of CHRIST. Although we will never obtain or arrive at perfection, we can look to God's Word, and the life that Christ walked here on Earth, as a standard - to guide and direct us i…

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92 | Sisters - A Friendship For Life 1:12:25

1d ago1:12:25

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In this episode two very special sisters join us at the table to share how the gift of a sister can also be an amazing gift of a friend. Adriana Melendez sits with us every week at the table, she produces this podcast, and we are so thankful for the friendship that we've been given in her. Today her older sister Mariel Melendez joins us to chat abo…

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A Meeting Is Not A Movement 32:24

8d ago32:24

32:24

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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91 | Hope In The Midst of Suffering: Comfort For the Hurting 57:47

8d ago57:47

57:47

In this episode, our friends Heather and Ryan Wright join us back at the table, and continue to share their personal journey of loss and suffering, but also encourage us by God's faithfulness, His comfort, and their amazing FCA family and friends, who have walked beside them through it all. They remind us of the loving kindness of God that is avail…

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There's a Leak in the Roof 33:45

14d ago33:45

33:45

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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Education is Our Most Important Asset 30:32

21d ago30:32

30:32

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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89 | Cultivating Fruitful Friendships 36:38

22d ago36:38

36:38

In this episode, our friend Suzanne Thomas joins us at the table to talk about what it looks like to cultivate and grow friendships that reflect God's love and that bear lasting fruit. Galatians 5:22-23 reminds us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This episode…

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Another Look At Hosea Williams 32:44

28d ago32:44

32:44

Send us a text Dr. King's legacy inspired generations of activists and leaders, and his contributions continue to be recognized and celebrated today as a beacon of hope and progress. But Dr. King had a premonition about his death, and he warned the members of his inner circle to beware of the tactics external forces would use to break the movement …

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88 | Godly Friendships: Grounded in Truth & Love 36:30

29d ago36:30

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In this episode Annette Weathington joins us at the table to challenge and encourage us to continue to cultivate healthy and Godly friendships! Today, we’re talking about the beauty and depth of friendship — how it strengthens our spiritual growth, helps us weather the storms of life, and how it brings joy to everyday life. When we introduced this …

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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Sam Stewart 38:19

1M ago38:19

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Send us a text April 29 is a special day in Shelley's life. It is the birthday of his younger brother, Sam. Join us as Shelley shares an interview from 1994 with his brother Sam, just two weeks before his passing. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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87 | A Friendship Knit by God 39:41

1M ago39:41

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On today's episode, our friend Marie Clayman joins us to talk about the gift of a Godly Friendship. Sometimes God brings friends into our lives that are divinely woven for a purpose much greater than we could ever imagine. It's a friendship - knit by God - to help withstand the ups and downs this life brings. We pray this conversation challenges yo…

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Respect For All 34:10

1M ago34:10

34:10

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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86 | Friendship & Mustard Seeds 43:16

1M ago43:16

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In today’s episode, we sit down with our incredibly creative and faith-filled friend Brenna Keller. She has a gift for taking what others may find useless and worn out—furniture, collections, forgotten things—and repurposing them into something beautiful and useful again. She refers to her work as "Perfectly Imperfect", and reminds us that God's lo…

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Responsibility in the Modern Age 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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85 | Friendship: A True Gift From God 22:18

2M ago22:18

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Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts—it is a reflection of His love, a source of encouragement, and a place where we can grow in faith together. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us that we can gain strength with Godly, healthy friendship. "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one ca…

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Old Sayings That Still Have Meaning 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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84 | Walking With God Through Loss - Held Together By the Hope of Christ 58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

In this episode, Ryan and Heather Wright join us to share their powerful testimony of being held together by God, even in the midst of walking through painful loss and grief. God has taught them to trust and rely on HIM through trials - and their story is one of hope and encouragement. We pray you see Jesus as you listen today. “We are all coming o…

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83 | A Hospitable Heart -- Serving Others & Sharing God's Love 25:57

2M ago25:57

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In this episode, Sarah Harris joins us to talk about Hospitality and Hosting foreign exchange students. Hospitality is a beautiful way to reflect God’s love and care for others. In Scripture, we’re encouraged to welcome strangers, share meals, and provide comfort to those in need, as seen in verses like Romans 12:13, which says, “Share with the Lor…

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Make America Greater 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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82 | Do You Have a Special Need? God Wants To Meet You There! 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

In this episode Deborah Godfrey joins us at the table to educate and encourage us when encountering not only a child with special needs, but anyone facing a SPECIAL NEED. Deb is an Xray technologist and has worked in the medical field for 40 years. She loves the LORD, her family, and her mission field (which most days is a hospital setting). Parent…

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The Importance of Education 27:40

2M ago27:40

27:40

Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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81 | Trust Without Borders - The Namayana Project 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

The last couple episodes we have had guests share with us about their love and call to serve in the East African country of Tanzania. We didn’t plan that, but GOD did. He lined up these testimonies to fall into place consecutively, and we are honored to share these testimonies with you. God continues to draw people into relationship with himself th…

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A Reunion with the Son of Mr Clyde 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

Send us a text Hey Plumbliners, we’ve often talked about Mr Clyde – the man who took Shelley in when he was living in Stringfellows Stable. Well, a few weeks ago Shelley had a reunion with Mr Clyde’s son. Stay tuned and we’ll tell you all about it. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…

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80 | A Journey of Faith - Massai Pastors Project 34:14

3M ago34:14

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In this episode Eric & Patti Lethco together share encouragement and give us an update on how God has been at work in and through their lives while on the Mission field in Tanzania. Through the direction of Eric and Patti Lethco, OFBC has helped brothers and sisters in Tanzania build 3 schools and train up leaders and pastors since 2022. Over these…

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Shelley's Back! 32:08

3M ago32:08

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Send us a text Hey Plumbliners. Welcome to Season 9 of the Plumbline! Let’s take a walk out to the back porch and hear some of Shelley’s reflections on his 90 years of life. Get ready, Shelley is back! Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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79 | A Challenge To Go Low: Walking Humbly 40:34

3M ago40:34

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In this episode Adriana Melendez gives us an update from her recent Mission trip to Tanzania, challenges us to live everyday missionally minded, and even gives us a glimpse into her surprise engagement proposal while on the trip. Her love for Jesus, Discipleship, and the Maasai in Tanzania is contagious. This episode is full of reminders of what it…

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"The Playboy" Fights for Human Rights (Rebroadcast) 30:44

3M ago30:44

30:44

Send us a text This week, Shelley expands on the story of his growing popularity as a radio personality. He fought for equality in access and pay at the radio stations where he worked. And he shares stories about meeting and working with Dr King well before he was well-known. Stay tuned and learn more about Shelley’s ongoing struggle for equality a…

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78 | I'll Praise You In This Storm 43:22

3M ago43:22

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In this episode Brenda French joins us at the table to remind us of the amazing Love and Faithfulness of God, she has experienced in every season of her own life. Life isn't always good, and this world is full of HARD things. Maybe you are walking through a difficult season today. Brenda encourages us that our personal relationship with the LORD is…

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The Back Porch: Race, Racism and Happiness (Rebroadcast) 25:11

4M ago25:11

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Send us a text Hey Plumbliners, This week, we rebroadcast an episode we first released in June 2024. Shelley and I shared our experiences learning about race and racism. Then, we touched upon the topic of happiness. Stayed tuned. It's worth another listen. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…

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77 | Pressing On Towards The Prize 48:09

4M ago48:09

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In this episode, Anita Cheslek and Sabrina Comps join us at the table to encourage us to keep running the race God has called us to run. In this race of life, there are obstacles we face at almost every turn. As we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and ask God to help us to see and use those obstacles to grow our own faith while pointing others toward H…

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Should We End Black History Month? (Rebroadcast) 39:16

4M ago39:16

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Send us a text Black History Month has been celebrated for decades as a time to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. However, some argue that relegating Black history to a single month perpetuates segregation and fails to fully integrate it into the mainstream curriculum. Ending Black Histo…

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76 | A Beautiful LOVE Story : Part 2 - My Redeemer Lives 40:01

4M ago40:01

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In this episode Karie Calhoun Smith is back at the table to share a "Part 2" update episode on how God continues to guide and direct her steps, as she walks through this season with Him. What an amazing season it has been. Today is extra special because Karie is joined by her husband Randy. Together they share a beautiful message of Hope and God's …

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Shelley Reflects on Black History Month and Racism (Rebroadcast) 27:48

4M ago27:48

27:48

Send us a text Today, we re-share an episode from 2023. Shelley shares his personal insights on the overt and not-so-overt signs that racism is still evident in America today. Stay tuned as the plumbline seeks the truth. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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75 | God's Redeeming Love: Part 1 - The Refiners Fire 28:29

4M ago28:29

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In this episode we revisit a conversation we had with our sweet friend, Karie Calhoun, well over a year ago. (This episode was originally recorded at the end of 2023 - Episode 10). During this conversation, Karie encouraged us to keep walking and trusting in God, especially when what we are going through feels uncertain and unexpected. We get a gli…

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Hate Crimes (Rebroadcast) 37:50

4M ago37:50

37:50

Send us a text Hey Plumbliners. This is Mark Jamroz, producer of Shelley’s Plumbline. Just a few days ago, on January 27th, Shelley and I celebrated what would have been the 93rd birthday of his brother Jerome, affectionally known as Bubba. To continue that celebration, we’re going to rebroadcast one of the Plumbline’s most popular podcasts. It’s a…

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74 | Are You Amazed By God? 35:36

4M ago35:36

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Are you amazed by God? In this episode Kelley, Kristy, & Adriana share some personal examples of how God is teaching and challenging them to walk in the awe and wonder of who HE is in this season. Philippians 3:13-14 NLT - No, dear brothers and sisters, I have - Bible Gateway Psalm 37:4 NLT - Take delight in the LORD, and he will - Bible Gateway Ph…

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73 | Experiencing PEACE In the midst of PAIN: A Testimony of God's Power & Presence 1:02:32

4M ago1:02:32

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In this episode, Pam and Lily Parker join us at the table to share a powerful testimony of God's PEACE & PRESENCE in their lives, in the midst of pain. Pam's story is one of trauma, a near death experience, and a long journey towards healing --but also one of beauty and an undesribeable PEACE that comes by knowing and walking with the LORD. He is t…

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Rare Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King (Rebroadcast) 38:32

5M ago38:32

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Send us a text As we continue the retrospective of Shelley's Plumbline, and in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, we are rebroadcasting an episode from Season 3. They feature some rare recordings of #MLK that Shelley had forgotten about. These are speeches MLK made in Birmingham! Why are they rare? Because for his protection and to keep Bull Conne…

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72 | A Ride To Remember 35:54

5M ago35:54

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In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Shamblin, Noah Schubert, and Ryan Wright, who not only “walk” the walk of faith with us but who have been on an extraordinary “ride” spanning 600 miles up the Southeastern Coast. We wanted to follow up on the FCA ride these guys embarked on and try to understand their “why” and get a glimpse into what life wa…

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Interview with Hosea Williams: Did the Dream of Dr King Become a Nightmare? (Rebroadcast) 35:29

5M ago35:29

35:29

Send us a text Dr. King's legacy inspired generations of activists and leaders, and his contributions continue to be recognized and celebrated today as a beacon of hope and progress. But Dr. King had a premonition about his death, and he warned the members of his inner circle to beware of the tactics external forces would use to break the movement …

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Internalized Racism (Rebroadcast) 36:55

5M ago36:55

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Send us a text Hey, Plumbliners. As we rewind through some of our most popular podcasts, we couldn’t overlook our very first. It was published on April 17, 2023. And it’s about Internalized Racism. Take a listen. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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71 | Ready • Reset • Let's Go! 39:04

5M ago39:04

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In this episode, Jacob Shamblin (Kelley's oldest son) returns to the table with Will Macurda (Kelley's son in law). They share how God is at work and growing them in their faith as young adults. They continue to stand in awe and amazement of God's faithfulness. These two young men love the Lord, and their personal walks with Him are not only eviden…

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Rebroadcast of The Last Interview with Eddie Kendricks 45:50

5M ago45:50

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Send us a text Happy New Year, Plumbliners! Welcome to the year 2025! We are planning for great things in this new year, but before we get started, we wanted to look back. So, for the next few weeks, we will be rebroadcasting some of YOUR favorite Plumblines. To date, we have published 87 podcasts. While most of our fans are in the US, Shelley’s Pl…

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70 | Happy New Year - Keep Walking! 11:24

5M ago11:24

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As we step into a New Year, we want to encourage you to stay focused on God's Word. In this episode we walk through the ABC's of some of our favorite scriptures! We were reminded recently that you can't be anxious and grateful at the same time. When you begin to recognize an anxious thought creeping into your mind, and you choose to take that thoug…

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"The Colored Doctor," Dr Cashen 37:47

5M ago37:47

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Send us a text In this episode, we continue our conversation from last week, when Shelley and Ezekwa discuss the effects of the Willie Lynch letter with Dr Cashen, a one-time candidate for governor of Alabama on the independent ticket. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…

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69 | The Greatest Gift of ALL 48:31

5M ago48:31

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In this episode, Jason and Jen Goins join us at the table to share encouragement and wisdom they have gained from 21 years of marriage- through both struggle and celebration. They have spent years coaching couples, studying God's Word, and researching the best Christian marriage and family resources. They’ve taught their clients how to deeply conne…

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Ezekwa Abdullah Discusses Willie Lynch in the Late 90s 48:41

6M ago48:41

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Send us a text Today we pick up on the theme of the Willie Lynch letter, but in a different time and place. Stay tuned as we hear an interview from 1997 with Ezekwa Abdullah. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.By Shelley Stewart

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68 | RESTING in the Hope & Joy of JESUS 48:47

6M ago48:47

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In this episode our sweet friend Hannah Johnson encouraged us to walk in wisdom by learning to rest and honor the Sabbath as we intentionally allow the Holy Spirit to fill us up so that we can keep walking through every season. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with…

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The Legend of Willie Lynch 34:18

6M ago34:18

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Send us a text Whether the Willie Lynch letter is real or not, the content of the message remains very much intact today. Seeding division among an audience is a way to get them fighting amongst themselves, which makes them easier to control from the outside. Today, Shelley takes a look at the continuing impact of that strategy on the world. Follow…

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