The Point Momentum Podcast

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Raji Kali the Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Arkansas to discuss stimulus payments, economic impact of COVID and with just enough Star Wars talk to make it interesting. I learned a lot and you will too.

Zach sits down with Dr. Alishia Ferguson the Director of the School of Social Work at the University of Arkansas to discuss modern challenges and the response by the profession of Social Work. Enjoy!

Zach gets an update on President Bidens proposed immigration reforms with Andrew Rankin. As always a fun conversation where we learn a little also! Check it out.

Zach sits down with Alan Dierks the owner and executive chef of Vetro 1925 to discuss food, family and life! Check it out!

Jessica makes her return as we talk about grief and loss on a very personal level. An intimate and personal episode.

We are back after taking a week off. Zach sits down with Ike, his 12 year old son, to continue the discussion around video games and society... and we throw in a little basketball talk as well. Enjoy!

Zach sits down with Dr. Larcel McGhee to discuss the implication of video games on society. We talk about how we manage it in our homes and future implications on society. Did you know that colleges are starting to offer scholarships for playing video games (E-Sports)? A really informative and thought provoking conversation. Join us!

Zach sits down with Terrell Spencer of Across the Creek Farm to discuss FOOD! A really good discussion about the challenges actually knowing what we are eating, ethical challenges in the US food system and identifying what we value as people! Let's keep becoming more balanced, healthy and knowledgeable!

Zach sits down with Mayor Jordan to discuss local leadership in the current state of the US! A really good discussion where you will learn a bit more about Mayor Jordan, his leadership style, the challenges Fayetteville (and really all cities in the US) is facing and of course we have to talk about pot holes a little bit as well! Check it out!

Zach sits down with Officers Haydon and Freeman to discuss being a police officer in the current environment. The conversation quickly becomes deeply personal and human as we delve into current challenges our society faces. Enjoy!

Zach and Dr. Lofton talk about life and creating a trajectory towards greater health. Our physical, mental, psychological, emotional and spiritual health are all connected. Join the very practical and fun discussion about how to build a healthier and sustainable life.

In this episode Zach is a guest on the Prism Podcast (www.prismeducationcenter.org)as they discuss our daughters and technology. Really good conversation and some very relevant information!

Zach continues the discussion from last week and looks more in depth about mental positions that are indicators of success and that often have to be built or adjusted in people!

Zach delves deep into being human and what mental health looks like. How do we address trauma and manage ourselves! Enjoy!

Zach and Jessica are joined by Walt and Annie Manis of Story Partners. Story Partners (storypartners.org) tells real life faith based motivational stories highlighting the positive things God is doing in the earth. Really fun conversation!

Zach speaks with Jaime Reinen, Children and Family Services Supervisor in Washington and Madison County Arkansas, and Keith Hosea of Telios Training Solutions in San Bernardino, California about the impact of Trauma in the Foster Care System. Come join the conversation!

Zach joins Captain Brown and Lieutenant Shepard of the Fayetteville Police Department to discuss multiple topics inside of the national discussion on policing. Very informative, eye opening and a good listen!

Zach and Jessica are joined by Ryan Freeman-Burchfield and Kayley Walker of the Freeman-Burchfield Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These guys are Beck Institute trained therapist and we explore what CBT is and what it looks like. We tell some nice stories towards the end... so stay tuned!

Zach is joined by Andrew Rankin an immigration attorney practicing out of Memphis, Tennessee. Join them as they discuss the current state of immigration in the US.

Zach and Jessica ditch the guests and continue their discussion from eposide 1... building life and family in current times! Join the conversation!

Join Zach and Jessica on a podcast journey as they engage in insightful, life filled and experienced based discussion exploring issues related to health, wellness, family and life.

Zach and Jessica discuss community building, life and family with the President and Founder of Potters House Kids in Northwest Arkansas. This is going to be a fun one for you! Enjoy!

Zach and Jessica are joined by Hannah Lee the Director of Community Engagement at Canopy NWA, the only refugee resettlement agency in Arkansas. Come join the conversation as we continue explore issues related to immigration! Also - check out www.canopynwa.org to see how you can support them! They are good people doing good work!

Over 40 years of foster care experience converge as Zach discusses the foster care system with Keith Hosea, President and CEO of Telios Training Solutions, and Tyler Newcomb, Family Service Worker in Washington County discuss mentoring, challenges and strengths of those in the foster care sytem. Enjoy!

Zach and Jessica are joined by Dr. Larcel McGhee and discuss issues related to immigration and the book The Devils Highway: A True Story by Luis Alberto Urrea. Check it out!

Zach and Jessica have a discussion about Autism with Dr. Michele Kilmer, DNP and Jessica Kitchens, LPC. Both Dr. Kilmer and Ms. Kitchens provide a wealth of experience both in their personal and professional lives about Autism. A really good discussion. Check it out.

Zach and Jessica discuss building life and family in the middle of a pandemic, BLM protests and the current state of the earth! Let's get this podcast started!

In this episode you will learn a bit about who we are and where we came from. Give a listen and get to know us!