(Pastor Dale Massengale) The Fruitfulness, Of Not Fitting In

(Pastor Dale Massengale) The Fruitfulness, Of Not Fitting In

From Back To The Old Paths by Josh Owens

June 6, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

Pastor Dale Massengale discusses the importance of remaining true to one's faith and values, as illustrated by the story of Daniel.

Pastor Dale Massengale, of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, McQuady, KY, preaches on Sunday evening, November 20, 2022. Daniel 1:8-16 KJB: 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. 10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king. 11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. 13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. 14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. 15 And at the…

People in this episode

Host: Josh Owens

Guest: Dale Massengale

Topics covered

  • faith
  • spiritual growth
  • biblical teachings
  • Christian values
  • identity in Christ

Keywords

  • fruitfulness
  • not fitting in
  • Daniel
  • Christianity
  • preaching
  • faithfulness
  • spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pleasant View Baptist Church

Books & works: Daniel 1:8-16 KJB

Places: McQuady, KY

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