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On this episode of the podcast, Rex sits down for an in-depth discussion with one of his longtime religious mentors and a man he says many refer to as "Arkansas' pastor," Rex Horne, the outgoing executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. With Horne's decades-long career as a prominent Baptist leader, educator and administrator, the two cover a range of topics related to faith, ministry and leadership in this installment of the podcast. The conversation begins with Horne's explaining his recent decision to step down as overseer of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, an announcement released to the public in April, and why he believes now is the right time for the Convention to take on new leadership. Horne, who began his tenure in October 2022 after retiring from a career in ministry and higher education administration, tells Rex that "institutions go through transitions" and understands that organizations occasionally need new oversight and direction. Next, Horne shares his thoughts on why mainstream Christian denominations are becoming "something from the past" and his belief that generational changes and different interpretations of the Bible have played a significant role in the evolution of churches and church attendance. The conversation then transitions to Horne's nine year tenure as president of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, where he learned about higher education and serving as a university leader by listening to and learning from the university's faculty, staff and students. Finally, Horne describes his experiences growing up in the Baptist faith in southern Arkansas, which led to his "call to ministry," including his time growing and expanding Little Rock's Immanuel Baptist Church from 1990 to 2006. In this influential role, Horne tells Rex about serving as President Bill Clinton's spiritual advisor and overseeing a $40 million building project that resulted in the church's relocation to a much larger facility on North Shackleford Road. Horne has now returned to pastoring, and the conversation concludes with a brief discussion on how he is leading Hope Church in the city's Hillcrest neighborhood, which allows him to continue to be "someone who wants to make a difference," as he describes it.    Follow Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, or visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.  Chapters (00:00:17) - Southern Fried Podcast(00:01:05) - Arkansas Baptist State Convention Leader Rex Burkett on His Step Down(00:03:16) - When to Step Down as President of the Oklahoma Baptist Convention(00:06:53) - Arkansas Baptists Speak Out on the Decline of the Main(00:13:44) - Congregation at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church(00:15:01) - A message on the first year of the college presidency(00:19:20) - Independent Colleges and their role in Arkansas(00:21:08) - Pastor Clinton on Being President Bill Clinton's Pastor(00:27:48) - Arkansas Pastor Rex Horn on Why He Lived in the State

What, you may ask, is TSC. When I first met our guest, Kari Luther Rosbeck, I had the same question. TSC stands for tuberous sclerosis complex. As soon as Kari defined the term for me it struck a nerve close to home for me. My great nephew actually has tuberous sclerosis complex and was first diagnosed with this rare disease when he was but a child. My conversation with Kari was far reaching and quite educational for me as I suspect it will be for you.   TSC affects some fifty-thousands persons in this country and about 1 million around the world. The TSC alliance, founded in 1974, has worked to promote support, research and the dissemination of information about this rare disease.   Kari has been the CEO for many years. She began with the organization in 2001. While her main interest growing up was in being an actress as she says, “living in New York City means that you work while developing an acting career”. In Kari's case, she found another interest which was fundraising and being involved in the nonprofit world.   My conversation with Kari is quite enjoyable and, as I said, quite educational. I am sure you will find much invaluable information in this episode. At the end of our time together Kari will tell us all how we can become involved and help the TCS Alliance. I hope you will find ways to support this effort as what the organization does goes far beyond what you might think.       About the Guest:   Kari Luther Rosbeck, President and CEO, TSC Alliance Kari has made it her life mission to use her 35 years of nonprofit and volunteer management experience to help create a future where everyone with TSC has what they need to live their fullest lives.  She has served as President and CEO since November 2007 and previously held progressive leadership positions with the organization since 2001. Kari is responsible for the overall management and administration of the organization including strategic planning, implementation of organizational strategies and evaluation of results to ensure the TSC Alliance meets its mission. During her tenure, the TSC Alliance established a comprehensive research platform fostering collaboration with industry and academia to move treatments for TSC forward in a more expedited way. Because of her leadership, the organization has taken an active role in educating the TSC community about clinical trials to diminish the time for recruitment, including pivotal trials that have led to three FDA-approved drugs specifically for TSC. In 2019, the organization launched a Research Business Plan with the goal to change the course of TSC for those living with it today and for generations to come paired with an aggressive fundraising campaign leading to more than $16 million raised. Since joining the TSC Alliance, the organization has grown from a $2.1 million annual operating budget to $10 million in 2022 and is heralded with top ratings by watchdog organizations. Kari graduated with a BA degree in Theatre from the State University of New York at Albany and upon graduation founded a theatre company with fellow graduates in New York, NY.  After the loss of her first child, Noell, to sudden infant death, she dedicated her career to helping other families. Kari is the proud mother of Trent, Bradey, Wynter and Rhys and grateful to her husband Chris for his unending support. When not working, she enjoys traveling, playing golf and being an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. . Well, welcome once again to another episode of unstoppable mindset where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet, and I bet we get to do a bunch of all of that today. Our guest is Kari Luther rosbeck, and Kari and I met through Sheldon Lewis from accessibe. Sheldon is great at finding folks for us to get to chat with. And when I started learning about Kari, one of the things that I kept reading was a term TSC, and I didn't know what TSC was. So when Kari and I first met, I asked her about TSC, and she said it stands for tubular sclerosis complex, which immediately struck a nerve with me, because I have a great nephew who has tubular sclerosis. And as it turns out, his parents have actually and had actually attended an event where Kari was and then just this past March or April or whenever, and you can correct me, Kari, but they went to another event, and my other niece and nephew, Tracy and Charlie, attended, as I just told, Kari, I'm very jealous they didn't let me come along, but that's okay. I stayed home and slept. But anyway, Kari, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset. It's really great that you're here, and I want to thank you for taking the time to be with us. It   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 02:42 is such an honor. Michael and I love talking with your family, and it was so wonderful to have them with us at comedy for a cure this year. Well, it   Michael Hingson ** 02:53 it was really fun to hear about the event from them, and I'm glad that that they all enjoyed it. And of course, Nick is is a person who deserves all the attention and help all of us can give. He's had tubular sclerosis, been diagnosed with it for quite a while, and is actually, I think, beating some odds, because some people said, Oh, he's not going to last very long, and he's continuing to do well. And just don't ever get him into a conversation about sports and the Dodgers, because he's a Dodger fan, okay,   03:24 as he should be. By the conversation.   Michael Hingson ** 03:28 Well, he is a Dodger fan as he should be. I just want to point that out, yes, yes, for those of us here. Well, Nick, Nick probably   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 03:36 was, well, when Nick was diagnosed, we had a very different prognosis for TSC back then.   Michael Hingson ** 03:45 Well, yeah, I know, and it's like everything with medicine, we're making a lot of advances. We're learning a lot, and of course, we're paying a lot of attention to these different kinds of issues. I mean, even blindness, we're paying a lot of attention to blindness, and we're slowly getting people it's a very slow process, but we're slowly getting people to recognize blindness isn't the problem. It's our attitudes about blindness that are the problems. And I think that's true with most things, and I think that if people really thought about Nick and and felt, well, he can't do much because of they would recognize he can do a whole lot more than they think he can, 100% which is really important. Well, let's start a little bit about you. And why don't you tell us about the early Kari growing up and all that and how we got where we are, well, thank   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 04:43 you for the opportunity to do that. My middle name is Lacher. That's also my maiden name. My dad and mom were in education, primarily. My dad also dabbled in some politics. We moved around. Quite a bit when I was a child, I think before seventh grade, or before I was 18, we knew 13 times so that really, you know, you become adaptable because you have to be and inclusive, because you have to be because you're in all of these new environments. From the time I was six years old, I wanted to be an actress. I wrote my own plays, I organized a neighborhood, I think, when I was seven, and we performed a play I wrote. And that's what my degree is in, in theater. And Michael, as you probably know, when I was 27 I had my first child, Noel, who unfortunately passed away from sudden infant death, and it completely changed the rest of my life. From that point forward, I really wanted to do something that impacted families, so they never had to experience the type of grief that I went through at a very somewhat young age. And then from from that point, I took all of the skills that I'd been using in the work life, not theater, because I lived in New York, and you have to work to live, so you could do theater before my then husband and I moved to Minneapolis, but I had always done fundraising. I had always done administration, so I just kind of naturally took in all of those skills, community and grassroots building. I went to work for the American Refugee Committee in Minneapolis, and then from there, worked at international service agencies, which is a workplace giving umbrella organization representing all of the premier international organizations. And my job there, as a regional director was to go into workplaces and give two or three minute presentations and convince people to give to international causes. My favorite was I was pregnant. I had a pregnancy kit, what they would give people in developing the developing world, where you would have a razor blade, a string, a plastic sheet, and that's how they delivered babies. And that was a really effective presentation, as you can imagine. I got to the TSC Alliance because my boss at international service agencies became the CEO of the TSC Alliance in early 2000s and he brought me over to start our volunteer outreach program, build our grassroots movement, and from there, I definitely got involved in fundraising. The admin side was interim CEO, and then CEO,   Michael Hingson ** 07:55 well, gee, so so many questions. Why did you guys move so many times?   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 08:01 Well, my dad got his PhD and became dean of students at Arkadelphia State University, or Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, rather. And he did great, but he loved politics, and he had the opportunity to become the executive director of the Republican Party of Arkansas when it wasn't cool to be a Republican in Arkansas, and that really was his passion. And from there, he became a he led a congressional campaign for a candidate in Littleton, Colorado, and when that candidate didn't win, he realized that he really needed to have a more stable life for his family. So we moved to Knoxville, Illinois, and he became a vice president at a community college, and from that point forward, that was his his career. We moved to upstate New York. I'm leaving out a few moves just to make it simple. We moved to upstate New York my freshman year in college, where he became a President of Community College there, and then ultimately, he ended back in his hometown, in Mattoon, Charleston, Illinois, where he led the local community college until he retired, and the Student Union at Lakeland College is actually named after my   Michael Hingson ** 09:30 father. Wow. So is he still with us today? He is not.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 09:34 He passed away from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2017   Michael Hingson ** 09:38 Well, that's no fun. How about your mom? She is, she   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 09:43 still lives in that soon. Yep, she is the matriarch of our family. That's for sure.   Michael Hingson ** 09:50 A lot of moves. Needless to say, I wonder what your father would say about politics today, it started to be different in 2016 and. 2017 but I wonder what he would think about politics in general. Today, I   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 10:04 am not sure. I have wondered that question a lot. The one thing my dad was always great at, though, was the ability to see balanced viewpoints, and it's something I always loved and respected about my father, and   Michael Hingson ** 10:19 I think that's important. I think people really need to do more of that. And we just, we're not, we're not seeing that, which is really scary. We're not seeing it on so many levels, not just politics. But, you know, we don't get into politics much on unstoppable mindset, because, as I love to tell people, if we do that, I'm an equal opportunity abuser anyway, and and I, and I'm with Mark Twain. Congress is that grand old benevolent asylum for the helpless. So you know?   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 10:48 Well, I will say this. My dad taught me how to be an advocate from a very young age. Yeah, what it means to not be afraid to use your voice. That's the best thing we can get out of politics, that using your voice for the greater good is one of the most important things that you can do. The   Michael Hingson ** 11:10 thing that I think people are forgetting today is they love to use their voice, but they don't love to use their ears. Yes, which is another thing, but I I hear what you're saying. I joined the National Federation of the Blind, which is the largest blindest consumer organization in the country, and I joined in 1972 when I was a senior in college, and learn from experts about being an advocate. And I think it's really important that we have advocacy. And the value of really good advocates is that they are able to look at all sides of an issue and really make intelligent decisions and also recognize when it's time to maybe change as things evolve in terms of views. And we just don't see any of that today. People say I'm an advocate. Yeah, well, without thinking about it, and without really looking at the options, and without looking at stands, it's just amazing how people, as I said, use their voices, but not their ears today. I agree. Yeah, it's, it's, it's a tough world, and it's, it's a challenge. I read an article about a year ago in the New York Times all about how we're losing the art of real conversation, which is why this podcast is so much fun, because we do get to converse.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 12:36 That's right, I I'm so excited to be with you today.   Michael Hingson ** 12:40 Well, so you got into nonprofit, in a sense, pretty early, and you've certainly been involved at reasonable levels for now, 23 years after September 11, I worked at Guide Dogs for the Blind for six and a half years, as well as being a public speaker. But loved working in the nonprofit sector, although I had a lot of fun with some of the nonprofit people, because what I would constantly advocate, if you will, is that development in the nonprofit world is really just no different than sales. Instead of selling and making a profit, in a sense, you're selling to secure donations, but it's still sales. And people would say, Oh no, it's totally different, because nonprofit is just totally different than what you do if you're working with a company and selling for a company. And I'm going, I'm not sure it's that different.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 13:40 Well, what I think is that you're selling hope and right? It's all about relationships. But unlike widgets, we have a lot of different programs that have created such progress, hope and support for the tuberous sclerosis complex community. And I really enjoy talking about what those programs help make possible for people like your great nephew, Nick well   Michael Hingson ** 14:12 and and it's important to do that. I The only thing I would say on selling widgets, as opposed to hope, is if you talk to Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, they would say that widgets very well could also be a mechanism to to move toward hope and dreams. And so again, I think it's just, it's it's all using the same techniques, but different things. I tell people now that as a keynote speaker, I think it's a whole lot more fun to sell life and hope and dreams than it is to sell computer hardware.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 14:54 But you're right about computer hardware, and for instance, wearables that are. Really making a difference in some of the breakthroughs that we see today. So under percent correct.   Michael Hingson ** 15:05 Well, tell us a little bit about the whole tubular sclerosis complex Alliance, the TSC Alliance, and you got started in it. And what was it like, if you will, back in the day, and it's not a great term, I'm telling you, I I'd love to to have fun with that, but what it used to be like, and what it is now, and what's happening, sure.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 15:27 So when I started June 18, 2001 nearly 23 years ago, the organization had about seven employees. Today, we have 23 we in those days, we knew what the genes were in TSC, and soon after I came to work, we discovered how the TSC genes impact the underlying genetic pathway. That was awesome, because that led to some key clinical trials and ultimately an approved drug. What I say about the early days is we were we did a beautiful job of holding people's hands, offering them support, but there were no medications that really directly impacted TSC that were FDA approved,   Michael Hingson ** 16:21 maybe it would help if we actually define what TSC is. Yes, of   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 16:25 course, let's start with that. Tuberous sclerosis complex is a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow throughout the body, the brain, heart, kidney, liver, lungs. It is the leading genetic cause of epilepsy and one of the leading causes of autism. Epilepsy impacts about 85% of people with TSC autism, about 50% one in 6000 life first will have TSC. TSC impacts about 50,000 Americans and a million people worldwide, and it's variable. No two people are exactly the same, not even identical twins. So people can have mild cognitive impact. They might have moderate or severe. People can have mild cognitive impact, but at some point in their life, perhaps needing a lung transplant. TSC is progressive. So for women of childbearing age, lymph angiolio, myomatosis, or Lam can impact the lungs. We can see kidney growth of tumors in the kidneys that can impact quality of life. So it's variable, and some of our adults live independently. Others require more complex care. It's usually diagnosed in childhood and in infancy, either in utero, where you can see two or more heart tumors in a regular ultrasound. Sometimes you're diagnosed after birth, when a baby begins having seizures. Some people aren't diagnosed till they're teenagers with the appearance of angiofibromas or skin tumors on their face. And occasionally, people are diagnosed when they're adults. They have kids of their own, their children are diagnosed with TSC, and then they are subsequently diagnosed with TSC. So it runs the gamut.   Michael Hingson ** 18:31 So it is something that very much is or can be genetic. It is genetic.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 18:38 Yes, it's caused by mutations in one of two genes, TSC one or TSC two, on the ninth or 16th chromosome that controls cell growth and proliferation, which is why you see the appearance of non malignant tumors. And that is what impacts all the organ systems. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 19:00 and it is not a fun thing, needless to say, to be around or to have, and it's not something that we have control over. Nick, I know does live with his parents. I don't know whether Nick will ever be able to live independently. He does have seizures and sometimes, and it's not predictable, although he's doing a little bit better job of controlling them with medication, but he'll probably always live with someone. But what a wonderful person to have around. Yes,   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 19:35 he is definitely enjoyable. And that's, I mean, that's the thing about TSC. We have we have independent adults. We have kids, we have semi dependent adults. We have dependent adults. The one thing about our community and our organization is this is a home for everybody.   Michael Hingson ** 19:58 So when did the. See Alliance actually first begin   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 20:01 1974 so it started with four moms around a kitchen table in Southern California, and two of those four moms are still in touch with the TSC Alliance. I talked to two of our Founding Moms quite frequently. They are very inspirational. They had this tremendous foresight to think about what the community needed or what they would need in the future. So our organization, the TSC Alliance, we actually have a new vision statement as of this year. So our vision statement is the TSC Alliance wants to create a future where everyone affected by TSC can live their fullest lives, and our mission statement is to improve quality of life for everyone affected by tuberous sclerosis complex by catalyzing new treatments, driving research toward a cure and expanding access to lifelong support. What so some of the ways that that we do this, as you know, is to fund and drive research, to empower and support our community, to raise awareness of TSC, because we want to provide the tools and resources and support for those living with TSC, both individuals and caregivers. We want to make sure that as an organization, we are pushing research forward by a research platform that we've helped create through the years, and we want to make sure that people are diagnosed early and receive appropriate care. So it's really important to us to raise awareness in the general public, but also among the professional community.   Michael Hingson ** 21:52 So this is the 50th anniversary of the TSC Alliance. Yes, it is. And I would dare say, based on what you're talking about, there's a lot to celebrate.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 22:04 We have so much to celebrate. Michael, there's been so many accomplishments over the years, from the creation of our professional advisory board early on that provided guidance to the organization to today, we have three FDA approved drugs specifically to treat TSC as an organization in 2006 we started the very first natural history database anywhere in the world that still exists today, with over 2700 participants, and that allows us to really understand how TSC progresses through a lifetime, and then we, as an organization, in partnership with a group of our TSC clinics, helped with the first preventative clinical trial for epilepsy in the United States, and that was really to look at Babies with TSC to treat them before the first seizure, to see if we can prevent or delay epilepsy.   Michael Hingson ** 23:07 So So tell me a little bit about the the three different drugs that are available. What? What do they do? Without getting too technical, how do they work, and so on, because, obviously, the tumors are there. And so what do the drugs do to address all of that   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 23:24 great question, the first approved drug for TSC everolimus is an mTOR inhibitor, mammalian target of rapamycin. So if you remember I talked about the two TSC genes working as a complex to control the genetic underlying genetic pathway. Well, that underlying genetic pathway is mTOR, and there happened to be a class of drugs that was developed to help with organ transplant and anti rejection. Ever roll. This is a synthetic of rapamycin that was found on rap a rap the islands, rap immune island. So what that particular drug has been approved for, and how it works in TSC is to shrink certain types of brain tumors to shrink tumors in the kidneys, and it's also used as adaptive therapy for seizures associated with TSD. So what we know is it is extremely effective, but if you go off the medication, the tumors will grow back. So it's not a cure, but it's moving in the right direction, right second drug that was approved is the first FDA cannabinoid drug, Epidiolex, and that treats seizures associated with TSC. The third approved drug is a topical rapamy. So it treats those skin tumors on the face. I   Michael Hingson ** 25:04 don't know. It's really interesting. Medical science comes up with all these terms that are tongue twisters. How do they do that? You're 100% correct. Oh, it's a fun world. What's on the horizon, what kinds of things are coming that will kind of either enhance what they do or other sorts of medications? Yeah,   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 25:28 thanks for asking that. So I think for us, in 2019 we put together a really aggressive research, research business plan, and our goal with this was to ultimately the vision change the course of TSC, and so we have a research platform that really helps accelerate drug development. So we fund research grants or young investigators to keep them interested in the field and to generate new ideas. We have a pre clinical consortium where we work with a contract research organization. We've licensed different mouse models that can try drugs for both epilepsy and tumor growth and behaviors, and so that is really built a pipeline of new potential therapies for TSC we also have this clinical research consortium that we work with. We have 74 TSC clinics across the country, of which 17 are centers of excellence, and we're working with our TSC clinics and centers of excellence to when drugs come out of the pre clinical or when companies come to us and they want to institute clinical trials, we will work with them to be in touch with our clinics, to educate our community about what clinical trials are out there, so they know what questions to ask or how to appropriately weigh risk benefit, so that's a really important part of our platform. We also, I mentioned earlier, a natural history database to help us understand how TSC progresses through a lifetime, but also a bio sample repository, so we'll understand why TSC is so different person to person. So with all of those tools working together, what we want to do is ultimately determine how to predict an individual's risk for the many manifestations of TSC so if we knew who was at risk, say, for epilepsy, and we could intervene to delay or prevent epilepsy. Could we do the same with kidney tumors? So that's what I mean about predicting and prevention. We would like to develop biomarkers to help accelerate outcome measures and clinical trials. We would love to have an intervention early on. Remember, I said that we helped start the first preventative clinical trial for epilepsy. You need an intervention to get on the newborn screening panel. If we could be on the newborn screening panel and identify babies early, that is the greatest way to change the course of the disease. Of course, we obviously want to test more compounds in our pre clinical consortium to make sure that we are building that pipeline for new and better drugs in the future, and we definitely want to develop patient reported outcomes. So how does this disease impact quality of life for individuals and families living with it, so that we'll know in the future, if there are different potential treatments, does it impact or improve their quality of life? And the FDA looks at patient reported outcomes quite seriously, so we want to build that for future clinical trials and clinical studies. Finally, one of the biggest unmet needs in TSC is what we call TSC associated neuropsychiatric disorders, or taint This is an umbrella term for brain dysfunction that includes everything from sleep problems to depression, anxiety, aggressive behavior, executive functioning, how people learn. So it is definitely an umbrella term, and almost everybody is impacted by tanned in some way that are living with TSC. So we want to better understand who might be at risk for which parts of tan so that we can intervene and improve quality of life.   Michael Hingson ** 29:55 Something that comes to mind we hear people talking. Think a fair amount today about gene therapy and how all of that might work to cure various diseases and so on. Is there room for that in Tse, since especially it's caused by two specific genes?   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 30:14 Great question. We actually are working with some gene therapy companies in our pre clinical consortium looking to see if we can intervene that way.   Michael Hingson ** 30:26 It's a few years off, yeah, I can imagine, but it would be an interest if, if it truly can be done, since you're clearly able to tell that there are specific genes that are that are causing this. It's an interesting concept, given the state of science today, to think about whether that could lead to, even if it's not immediate, but later, cures for TSC and other such things, and   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 30:57 we might start with organ specific gene therapy. For instance, if we had gene therapy early on in the brain, again, thinking about preventing seizures from ever developing, if we were able to implement gene therapy in the kidneys so or lungs so women never develop lamb, that would be a huge breakthrough. Yeah. So thinking about how that might work and how that could impact our community is tremendous,   Michael Hingson ** 31:28 I would think so. And I would think if they are able to do some work in that regard, it would be very revolutionary. And obviously, the more we learn about gene therapy overall, the more it will help with what medical science can do for TSC as well. That's right. So what does the Alliance do for families and individuals? What kinds of specific things do you all do?   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 31:57 Yeah, we have   32:00 developed 14   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 32:01 community regions across the country where we work with our volunteers. So they'll in their regions, host community educational meetings, walks, where they bring the community together, which is hugely important offer peer to peer support. So that is on a regional level. On our team, we have support navigators, so people that are available to take calls, emails, texts to really help when people either receive a new diagnosis, will spend a lot of time making sure they get to the right clinics, resources, support systems, or when a new manifestation arises, or if people are having some access to medication or access to care issues, we have a TSC navigator so that is a proactive online tool that people can log into and that will really take them through the journey in a way they want to gain information. So it's really written in in small bites, so that if people want more information, they can dive deeper. That's hugely important for individuals impacted. We have regular webinars, regional conferences, and every four years we hold a World Conference. Well, we will bring in experts from all over the world to cover the many manifestations of TSC so people are informed to make the best decisions for them and their families. They'll also talk about new clinical trials or new research on the horizon, or they're talk about social service tools that are really important for living or guardianship or financial planning, so those things that aren't just medical, but really impact people's lives.   Michael Hingson ** 33:57 So today, what, what do you think? Or how would you describe, sort of the social attitude toward TSC and people with TSC, or is it, is it more manifested in Well, this guy has seizures and so on, so TSC doesn't directly tend to be the thing that society views.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 34:22 That's a great question. And because TSC is so variable, I'm going to say to you, it's different person to person. One of the things we did a few years ago was create these little business cards that described what TSC was. So if somebody's out at a restaurant, they might hand it to their waiter or waitress to say, We want you to know that our for instance, our child has TSC and so you understand what you might see as you wait on us. For example, I still think that for those that are more severely in. Acted. I talked about tanned and some folks with more severe behaviors. You know, our society, it's attitude, right? You talked about that in your presentation of diversity to inclusion, we need to be much more understanding when a family is trying to handle a seizure or or behaviors and not pass judgment on that family, let the family handle that situation. So I would just say it's individual to individual, but one of the most amazing experiences, as is at our world conferences, where everybody can just be. And everybody understands that TSC is variable. And you might have a child over here with a seizure dog. You might have an adult group in one corner talking and dancing, but everybody comes together, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 35:58 yeah. And that's really important to do, and that's you raise a really good point. Obviously, dogs are learning to be better at seizure detection. And I was going to ask about that, because I assume that that certainly can play into helping people who have seizures, who have TSC.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 36:18 That is absolutely correct earlier. You asked about what it was like early on, we didn't have a lot of seizure dogs at our early conferences. That's something that really has been happening after, say, 2010 we've definitely seen a lot more seizure dogs be trained and really be helpful to families.   Michael Hingson ** 36:39 Yeah, well, and we have come so far in terms of training dogs to be able to detect seizures and detect so many things. One of my favorite stories, and it's not a seizure detection as such, but one of my favorite stories, is about a Portuguese water dog who was a show dog, but he or she, rather, was also trained to do cancer detection. And the owner, who was very competitive in doing show dog type things, as well as had started a company or a facility to deal with cancer detection, took his dog to the show, to a dog show. And every time the dog got near this one judge, it just laid down. It would not perform, it would not work. And so needless to say, this national champion didn't do very well at that show. And the guy couldn't figure out why. And he got home, and he suddenly realized, oh my gosh, I had taught the dog to lay down whenever it detected cancer, because you don't want to do something dramatic, right? And so he called the woman who was the judge, and he said, Do you have cancer? And she says, No, I don't have anything like that. Then he said, Well, you might go check that out, because and he told her, this was like a Monday when he called her, and Friday she called him back, and she said, I took your advice. And it turns out I have early stage breast cancer. We caught it in time, and it's all because of your dog.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 38:04 Oh my gosh, Michael, what an amazing story   Michael Hingson ** 38:10 it is. You know, we we really underestimate our dogs. I know that the first diabetic dog was a dog who who kind of learned it on his own. His person had occasional insulin reactions, and the dog became agitated. And finally, the guy realized, oh my gosh, this dog knows what I'm going to have an insulin reaction. And that led to dogs for diabetics, which is another, of course, sort of same thing that the dogs really can learn to do so many things today.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 38:44 Yes, yes, they can.   Michael Hingson ** 38:48 So there's always room for dogs. So we talked, I think, in sort of terms, about your the the whole research platform that you all have developed tell us more about the research platform and what it is and where it's going.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 39:06 Well, I definitely talked about all of the tools within our research platform. I think we're certainly taking a deeper dive into all of the tools that that we've developed, when we think about, for instance, our bio sample repository, one of the things we're doing right now is whole genome sequencing. Why? Because we're hoping with whole genome sequencing, we'll understand if there are modifier genes. Are there other things at work that makes some people more severe than other others, and then ultimately, what we'd love to learn is what medications might work best on each individual or personalized medicine, so often in TSC with seizure medications, people end up on a cocktail. We would rather avoid that, right? Wouldn't it be nice to get the medication right the first time? That's really what we are hoping for with our clinical research consortium. Right now, we're doing a couple of quality improvement studies, so one of them is around suit up or sudden, unexpected death from epilepsy, and really understanding the conversations that happen between a physician and a patient or a caregiver, and why aren't those conversations happening in TSC or when are they happening? Because we want to create change so that parents know the risks, or individuals understand the risks, and can they change their behavior to mitigate some of those risks? The other thing that we are doing is we started a reproductive perinatal Health Initiative. This came out of our 2002 world conference because we heard from a bunch of adults that this was a gap for TSC. So TSC is variable. We have some independent adults that may want to start a family someday, but we have no no consensus guide guidance, to guide them in making those decisions. So we put together a group of experts in maternal fetal health, pulmonary nephrology, imaging genetics, to come together to first talk about what are risk stratifications, both for women that are may experiences complications in pregnancy. What are those? What's a risk stratification for each individual? Also, how do we handle perinatal health? How do we care for fetuses of women with TSC, or fetuses where they have been diagnosed with TSC, and what are those recommendations and steps? So that's a real focus for us at our organization, really filling the gaps where those exist. So that's a couple of the things that that I would mention.   Michael Hingson ** 42:16 An interesting question that comes to mind, do you see prejudices or misconceptions that cause difficulties within medical science. And I ask that because I know from a blindness standpoint, so often, when a person goes into an ophthalmologist because they're having eye problems, they go in and the doctor will say, eventually after diagnosis, well, you have retinitis pigmentosa, you're going to go blind. There's nothing I can do, and literally, just walk out of the room without ever dealing with the fact that this person can still be a very normal person. Do you see any of that kind of stuff in the world of TSC so   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 42:56 early on, less today, but we still hear about it when people are handed the diagnosis of TSC, they it could be very cold. Physicians would say, your child will never walk, they'll never talk, they'll never live a normal life. That's horrible, like you're taking away that hope. And that may not be the case for each individual with TSC, I think some of our families, when their infants begin to have a devastating type of seizure called infantile spasms that can look just like a head nod, sometimes they are misconstrued for indigestion or startle reflex, and They try to get care for their baby, they're told that they're just being paranoid and crazy. It's nothing, but the it's up to the parents right to continue to advocate, because they know something is not right and that that is the right course of action. And then for adults, I think sometimes our adults living with TSC really struggle with adequate care. We've done a really good job of pediatric care specifically for TSC, but as a country, we could do a lot more for those with developmental disabilities, including TSC and providing adequate transition from adult care, these are the places that I see prejudice or roadblocks put up for our families.   Michael Hingson ** 44:33 How do you teach or what do you do to teach parents and adults, especially about being stronger advocates.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 44:43 Well, first of all, we tell them to trust their instincts and trust their voice and to not give up if you're hitting a roadblock. One place call us. Maybe there are other other clinical care that we can provide for you. Yeah. If you're having an issue at work, it's really important that you get the right support to advocate for yourself, but to never, ever give up, ever give up.   Michael Hingson ** 45:11 Yeah, that's really, of course, the important part, because ultimately, and I think it's true for most all of us, we know ourselves better than anyone else. And as parents, we know our children better than anyone else, and certainly should never give up and work very hard to be strong advocates to support what their needs are and support them to grow and advance.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 45:36 That's exactly correct,   Michael Hingson ** 45:41 and it needs to happen a whole lot more, because all too often, I can imagine hearing people say, well, it's nothing, it's just your it's your imagination. Well, no, it's not, you know, but we see way too much of that kind of thing happening in the world. So it's great that that you're able to do so much. What about in the in the professional world, or in just dealing with people and their lives? What? What kind of things are you able to do to, let's say, help support somebody who wants to go out and get a job?   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 46:21 Sure? We point them to local resources that might be an expert in that. We also have navigation guides that might help them, that are a supplemental resource to our TSC navigator. We have adult topic calls and adult open forums so that they might also get guidance and advice from their peers that have walked that journey. So those are some of the resources that we will help people who want to get a job   Michael Hingson ** 46:55 do Centers for Independent Living help.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 47:00 Are you familiar with those? No, I'm not familiar. Sorry, I'm not familiar. So the   Michael Hingson ** 47:04 CIL system is a system of independent living centers. It really started, I don't know, but I think in Berkeley, it's centers that teach and advocate for the whole concept of being able to live independently, and deals a lot with physical disabilities, and I'm not sure how much the developmental disability world interacts in the CIL it may be a lot more of a physical thing than anything else.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 47:32 Well, always great to have new resources that we can share with our community. It's worth   Michael Hingson ** 47:38 exploring Absolutely, because it could very well lead to something that would be helpful, not sure, but it's always worth exploring. The arc is   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 47:47 another organization I was gonna ask about that frequently. Yes, we've, we've had a partnership with the arc in the past. Many of our community regions obviously work with local arc chapters. It is a partnership that we truly value, and they have a ton of resources that are available for individuals, seeking jobs, seeking Independent Living, seeking so or housing for families. So we don't need to replicate what somebody is already doing. Well, we will partner with that organization,   Michael Hingson ** 48:25 and that makes sense. There's no sense in replicating. It's all about collaborating, which makes a lot more sense to do. Anyway,   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 48:33 exactly we agree.   Michael Hingson ** 48:36 Well, so what are so, what are your your sort of long term goals from here? Oh,   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 48:45 long term goals from here? Well, we want to continue to improve quality of life for everyone. We want to make sure that there is adequate transition between childhood and adult in terms of medical care, independent living, or housing or schooling, or whatever that transition may employ, we really want to make sure that we continue the pipeline of new treatments. We want to drive towards a cure. We want to support and empower every family living with TSC. One of the things that we've really been able to do because of advocacy, is to grow the TSC research program at the Department of Defense. So this is a congressionally directed medical research program. There's been an appropriation for TSC since fiscal year, 2002 and cumulatively, 221 million has been appropriated for TSC research. We want to continue to grow that. But on a state level, we've also had some success in growing state funding for. TST clinics in particular states, and for TSC research at those institutes. So over 5.7 5 million have been advocated, have been appropriated from the states of Maryland and Missouri and Michigan and Alabama. So very excited about continuing to grow that that program, as I mentioned, I think getting on the newborn screening panel would be a game changer for TSC, complete game changer. And we want to continue to grow our advocates and grow those that are available as leaders in their communities to offer support to others.   Michael Hingson ** 50:39 So the funding comes through the Department of Defense. Why is that?   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 50:44 It is a program that is high risk, high reward. You have to have some military relevance. So so for TSC, obviously, our connection to epilepsy and our mass models that are used for developing epilepsy medications, those mass models can also be used to look at traumatic brain injury. So that's a connection. It's high risk, high reward. So understanding the underlying biology of TSC and finding that genetic pathway that I mentioned was one of the hallmark achievements early on of this program. So it's, it's, it is so amazing. The early gene therapy work for TSC started at the TSC research program at the Department of Defense.   Michael Hingson ** 51:33 And I gather you're probably getting a lot of really good support from DOD. So   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 51:38 it doesn't come to the TSC Alliance, we advocate to make that funding available to researchers around the country. So we think of that as part of our mission for driving research. But we don't see a dime of that. Those dollars, they all go through Fort Detrick and through the Department of the Army, right? The other cool thing, though, Michael is we nominate consumer reviewers, so people that help advocate for these funds also sometimes get a seat at the table to say what research would be meaningful for their lives as a consumer. And that is a really cool, unique thing that happens.   Michael Hingson ** 52:21 Yeah, well, and I was asking about support, I was thinking more of their they're perfectly willing and pleased to be a part of this, and are really open to helping and really contributing to the research, because I would think it would help all the way around 100%   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 52:40 and the one thing is the TSC Alliance, the DOD and NIH. We all work together so that we're not duplicative. But we have, there was a research strategic plan that was developed out of a workshop at NIH that we all follow as kind of our guiding principle. We all do different things, and we all complement each other. So out of that NIH plan, for instance, a bio sample repository and preclinical consortium was recommended, and recommended that the TSC alliance is the patient advocacy group, be the one that started that and continues to make sure that those resources continue. That's just an example. Obviously, DOD does high risk, high reward. And NIH, you know, the prevent trial that I mentioned, the first preventative trial for epilepsy in United States, was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. We helped educate the community so that people would want to participate.   Michael Hingson ** 53:46 Well, it's, I think, important and relevant to ask, how can people get involved? What can the rest of us all do?   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 53:54 Oh my gosh, I'm so glad you asked. Well, please go to TSC alliance.org, learn more about the organization. Become a volunteer. Help us. Help us with our walks, help us with our conferences. You can certainly get involved. If you're an individual with TSC and you want to get connected through social media, you can go to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, even Tiktok at the SC Alliance, we have very active discussion groups Michael that offer peer to peer support. 24/7 especially on Facebook, it is a private group, and those group of individuals and families have been so supportive for anyone walking this journey, you can call us at 1-800-225-6872, if you need support, you can ask for a support navigator. If you're interested in helping us with fundraising or making a donation, you can ask for our development department. If you want to volunteer, ask for. Community programs, we want all takers, and we're always also happy to talk with any organization, any nonprofit, that's wanting to pull together their programs, seek advice or work as a partner,   Michael Hingson ** 55:15 and what's the phone number? Again? 1-800-225-6872,   Michael Hingson ** 55:24 and the website is TSC   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 55:26 alliance.org,   Michael Hingson ** 55:29 cool. Well, I've asked lots of questions. Have I left anything out? Any other things that you think we ought to cover? I   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 55:37 think you did a great job. I would just say if anybody wants to join us at our 50th Anniversary Gala, we'd love to have you. TSD alliance.org, backslash 50 Gala. We will be celebrating october 25 at ciprianis in New York City, and we'd love to have you with us. Ooh, that sounds like it'd be fun. I know you gotta get your family to bring you this time. Well, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 56:07 if they're going to come, they should, should take me. I'm trying to think, I don't know whether I'll be anywhere near there at the time, but my schedule changes all the time, so it's sort of like everything else you never know. But I will keep that in mind, because it would be fun to come and get to meet you in person. I would love that. Well, I want to thank you for being here with us. This has been, needless to say, very educational and very enjoyable. And of course, as you know, I have the personal stake of a great nephew, but just being able to talk about it, to hear the progress that's being made as, I think, really crucial and really important to be able to let people be aware of and I hope that people who do hear this will get involved, will at least learn more about it. Have you written any books or anything? I have   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 56:57 not written any books. Oh, we got to get you to work. That's right, you're an inspiration.   Michael Hingson ** 57:04 Well, something to work on. You should? You should write a book about it all. That'd be a new project. It's not that you don't have enough to do, though. That's   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 57:13 right. Michael, I'm too busy taking care of our community right now, but when I retire, that might be something I think about. Well, there   Michael Hingson ** 57:21 you go. Well, I want to thank you again for being here. This has been, I will say, enjoyable, but it's been most educational. I've learned a lot, and I appreciate your time, and I hope that, as I said, everyone else has as well. So I want to thank you for being here, and anytime in the future you want to come back and talk some more about what's going on and tell us about other new, revolutionary changes and so on. You are always welcome.   Kari Luther Rosbeck ** 57:46 Thank you. Michael, I'd love to come back. Well, thank   Michael Hingson ** 57:50 you again, and let's do it anytime you'd like, Okay, you got it.   **Michael Hingson ** 58:01 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. 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Season 2, Episode 5: In Discussion - Talking Music with Dr. Ben Sells (Recorded on November 16, 2023) We are joined this week by Dr. Ben Sells, President of our alma mater, Ouachita Baptist University. Dr. Sells walks us through what music means to him, shares a few of his favorite songs, and discusses his love for the Bee Gees. Also, Dr. Sells, Sam, and Luke weigh in on whether or not November is too early to start listening to Christmas music.   Check out Block Street Records: https://www.instagram.com/blockstreetrecords/?hl=en   Sam's 3 of the Week Picks...   1.) Best of Both Worlds - Van Halen, 1986   2.) Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Firm, 1984   3.) Only When You Leave - Spandau Ballet, 1984   Luke's 3 of the Week Picks...   1.) Oh! Sweet Nuthin' - The Velvet Underground, 1970   2.) Can You Feel It - The Jacksons, 1980   3.) Dreaming - Mac DeMarco, 2012   Dr. Sells' 3 of the Week Picks...   1.) An Acoustic Christmas (album) - Jack Jezzro, 1995   2.) Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) - Elton John, 1972   3.) Blessings - Laura Story, 2011   Follow us on Instagram @obu.fm.pod for updates! https://www.instagram.com/obu.fm.pod/?hl=en   We do not own any music included within this episode of OBU-FM.   This episode is a Questone Entertainment Production in association with the Signal.

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Born in a small delta town in Mississippi, Percy Malone has lived and understands the problems of the poor; those often overlooked and forgotten. That is why, while serving in both Arkansas houses (first as a representative and later as a senator) Malone sponsored no less than 50 bills with a focus on protecting children, caring for the sick or incapacitated, and helping those living below the poverty line. He is a successful businessman who in 1975, founded the first AllCare Pharmacy in Arkadelphia, AR with a #2 pencil, ledger book, and a typewriter. Today he has over 17 community pharmacy locations across Arkansas. At a time when monopolies and big business are bankrupting smaller companies, Percy has stayed true to himself. Over the last 5 decades he has seen radical change in the pharmaceutical industry: From mom-and-pop drug stores with soda shops in the back to "big pharma"; from pencil and paper accounting to computer pharmacy tracking systems. Percy Malone has successfully led his company, AllCare Pharmacy, through the ever-changing complexities of business and consumerism in the 21st century.

On the run up to 100 episodes we have another very special guest that impacted Coach Kovo's life as his 1st ever coach at Fort Bend Austin where he was the Head Freshmen Football Coach. He went on to become the long-time Head Baseball Coach for the Austin Bulldogs, and in retirement after a move to Big Sky Country he is still at is coaching linebackers, receivers, and JV Baseball for the Whitefish, MT Bulldogs - welcome Randy Ursery to the show! - Growing up in Gurdon, Arkansas, a small town in the Southwest corner of the state where he was a proud member of the Go Devil football and baseball teams! - After graduating from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR, Randy had a few stops in Oklahoma and Louisiana before finally finding his way to the Lone Star State; a place he would make home for 30 years beginning at Quail Valley Middle School! - A hot topic in youth sports today revolves around year-round baseball culture, overuse injuries, and the benefits of being a multi-sport athletes. Coach Ursery was blessed to see multiple different examples of big 6A programs where the baseball and football programs worked together in unison although that is not always the case. Coach shares his thoughts on the development of baseball/football athletes. - Any longtime Fort Bend ISD people listening won't want to miss Randy reminiscing of the Fort Bend of the late 80s and early 90s - a time when there weren't so many campuses and every Friday night at Edward Mercer Stadium was a true spectacle to behold, along with his battles against Fort Bend ISD baseball legends like Rick Carpenter, Herb Espinosa, Israel De Los Santos, Clint Welch, Jody Albright, and Rodney Hernandez!! - Finally as the longest tenured Head Coach in Austin Bulldog history, heck the Field is even named after him, we get Coach Ursery's all-time Austin Bulldog Baseball Mt. Rushmore!! Join the Team Player Revolution! The biggest help is to leave a 5-star rating. This is what moves us up the rankings so more people can hear the stories of coaches changing lives Follow on Twitter @coach_kovo Hit us up at teamplayerpodcast@gmail.com - we lift up our own inside Team Player Nation, all guest suggestions/feedback is welcome! Art for the Team Player Podcast was created by Kaiser St. Cyr Music for the Team Player Podcast is from the single One More/Good Enough by Avrion - available on all platforms

Dr. Mark Carpenter holds a Ph. D. in Church History with minors in Theology and Missiology. He has been a minister of the gospel for over thirty years. In that time, he pastored four churches. He has taught as a joined instructor for Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis Tn, and Brookes Bible Institute in St. Louis, Mo, and for the Seminary Extension for the Sabine Neches Area of Associations in Southeast Texas.  He has been involved in church planting in Michigan, Arkansas and Missouri. Over the years he has engaged in short term mission trips to Argentina, Ecuador, Belize, Haiti, Kenya, Mali, Moldova, and Israel. Dr. Carpenter is currently the Executive Director of G.R.A.C.E. International which is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing resources among Arab Christian churches in the Holy Land. To donate for the work of G.R.A.C.E. International click the link below:  Donate By PAYPAL https://growgo.org/donate Dr. Carpenter lives in Silsbee, Texas with his wife Amy and has two grown children. His daughter Hannah lives in Beaumont, Texas and his son James is a senior at Ouatchita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Thank you for your desire to partner with us. Your giving empowers us to reach our goal of educating peoples of the world about Jesus's Hebraic Aramaic Middle Eastern mindset through our online weekly Zoom lessons.  Your donations will go towards production expenses, and all ministry expenses such as but not excluded to: (Andre/Tony Travels in USA).  Donate ONLINE www.twinstours.com/give   Donate by CHECK Please mail your tax-deductible donation to:                 G.R.A.C.E International                   P.O. Box 723, Silsbee, Texas 77656 Memo:    Twins Tours Academy (is a 501(c)(3) Texas non-profit organization. EIN # 83-2788768) (no goods or services have been/will be provided for donations)

She grew up along the river in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. And she's come a long way since then. Friday, hear a "Best of" conversation with author, speaker, wife, mom, and now grandmother, Beth Moore. Hear more about her growing up years and the pain and abuse she experienced, what she calls her knotted-up life. Don't miss Beth Moore on Friday's Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day's wrestling scores and more. I am on the struggle bus realizing that my dad jokes and bad jokes might only be funny to … one of you. Anyway, I'm Jason Bryant and here's what you are catching up on for November 16. A wild crowd saw Division II Montevallo pick up the first home win in program history, a 27-16 triumph over NAIA Midway. Do yourself a favor, go to MontevalloW on Twitter and check out how boisterous the home crowd is. And remember folks, this is a first-year Division II program in ALABAMA. Montevallo is the first Division II program in Alabama since Jacksonville State, yes, it's in Alabama, dropped the sport as a Division II school in 1981. The only other option would be Troy, then known as Troy State, which fielded a program in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Mount Olive upended King 23-17 but we saw something we typically don't see in college wrestling and that's someone bump UP to get the ranked matchup rather than bump away. With Mount Olive holding a 14-9 lead after 165, King bumped up seventh-ranked Trent Mahoney to take on Mount Olive's seventh-ranked 174-pounder Calan Straub. Tied 5-5 after 1, Mahoney went up 8-5 in the second, but in the third, Straub earned the fall 43 seconds into the period in what turned out to be a crucial win for the Trojans. Heavyweight Jayln McClammy iced the dual with an 8-3 win at heavyweight for Mount Olive. Props for the move, it made for an exciting dual. 14th-ranked Pitt-Johnstown shutout East Stroudsburg 47-0 in PSAC competition. Ranked wins registered for the Mountain Cats by seventh-ranked Trevon Gray at 125 pounds, Jacob Ealy at 149 pounds, Dakoda Rogers at 197 and Isaiah Vance at 285 pounds. This also makes me feel quite old, because I covered Trevon Gray's father Teante in high school. He actually wrestled the best man in my wedding multiple times. Coach Pat Pecora picked up career coaching win nine billion. Belmont Abbey shutout undermanned Bluefield State 56-0. Too many forfeits here. The Green Mountain Championship went the way of Vermont State University-Castleton, which beat Norwich 50-6. No, this is NOT a new school. The school formerly known as Castleon University merged with Vermont Technical College and Northern Vermont University to create Vermont State University. So with the unification, the name we are supposed to refer to the old Castleton Spartans is now Vermont State University-Castleton. Not Vermont State-Castleton. Vermont State University-Castleton. Also, in case you were wondering, Vermont is the Green Mountain State. Wayne Campbell celebrates as Aurora, which you should know is in Illinios, beat Milwaukee School of Engineering, also known as MSOE, 32-20. Angel Jaimes' fall at 197 pounds sealed it for the host Spartans. No word if they have that Spartan Spirit as I cram TWO SNL references into one scoreline. Another traveling trophy was on the line as UW-Eau Claire spanked UW-Oshkosh … b'gosh … 49-6 to retain the Chancellor's Cup. Southern Virginia over Patrick & Henry 48-7. Those three old grouches in Buena Vista left happy. In the Keystone State, Delaware Valley beat York, the one in Pennsylvania 32-7. Top win for the Aggies was at 157 pounds where Nick DeLorezno knocked off 14th-ranked Jared Blair of York 6-3. The women's teams also squared off, with Delaware Valley winning there as well 36-8. In an all-Arkansas battle, Vinny Barber's University of the Ozarks Eagles topped Division II Ouachita Baptist 25-17 on the road in Arkadelphia on Wednesday. Props here goes to the squads for wrestling five extra bouts as well. In the NAIA, Grand View extended its win streak against NAIA competition to 157 in a row with a pair of shutout wins against Avila and Central Methodist in a tri-meet hosted at CMU. The Vikings beat Avila 56-0 and Central Methodist 50-0. The last time Grand View lost to an NAIA opponent came on January 16, 2011 against Lindenwood, which was then an NAIA squad. St. Ambrose handing out yet another heartbreaker as the Bees won for the second night in a row, this time topping William Penn 20-18. The night prior, they edged Graceland by a point. This time, it was three straight wins from 184-197 that lifted the Bees to the victory, with a key fall coming by Jayden Terronez at 174. Oklahoma Wesleyan picked up its first win of the season, topping Bethany, the one in Kansas, 41-12 in KCAC action. Rochester, (Mich.) beat Lourdes 24-18. Missouri Valley beat Benedictine (Kan.) 45-6. NJCAA Cowley beat Division II Newman 33-17 in Kansas. Also in Junior College action, Carl Albert State and Labette both beat Barton. Always more news than you can choke down with that morning coffee, it's the Daily Wrestling News. Get that for free at mattalkonline.com/news, sign up free today. That's as always, delivered by our longtime friends at Resilite.

When I mention I had a swimmer on my podcast who is a 19.04 in the 50 Free, a 42.30 in the 100, and a 45.95 in the 100 back, one might assume he's swimming for one of the blue bloods in the sport, Cal, Texas, NC State? Nope. Lamar Taylor swims Division 2 for Henderson State. To understand how a guy from the Bahamas ended up at Henderson State and managed to post top-tier times across all of Collegiate Swimming, I invited Henderson State Senior Lamar Taylor on for an episode of the Last One Fast One Podcast. 0:00 Intro 0:56 Findings Henderson State/Recruiting 3:33 Bahamanian Swim Culture 5:33 Finding Swimming 7:28 Life in the Bahamas 8:58 Caribbean Swimming 11:29 Adjustments moving to Arkadelphia, Arkansas 15:36 Henderson State 18:04 Training 20:46 Training with Jack Armstrong 23:13 Why do swimmers pick Division 2? 23:31 Destro Machines 25:53 Going 3/3 at D2 National Championships and perfecting races 28:25 Staying Loyal to Henderson State 30:36 Olympics 36:06 Times this year at Henderson 38:00: Outro This episode is brought to you by Destro Machines go check out their products. https://www.destromachines.com/en_US/

We hope you enjoyed this episode with Head Varsity Girls Coach Dell Leonard of Mountain Home High School in Arkansas. Reach out to coach: dleonard@mhbombers.com Dell LeonardServed 10 Years in the United States Marine Corps. Played college baseball at Ouachita (pronounced "Wash-uh-taw" Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas 28 years at the same school (25 as Head Girls Basketball Coach) Mountain Home High School in Mountain Home, ArkansasState Tournament Appearances  22 out of 25 years Final Four Appearances in Girls Basketball 11 out of 25 Seasons Join our membership! Website: www.coachsedge.coach Email: contact@cramerbasketball.com Camps: www.Cramerbasketball.com Online Training: https://cramerbasketball.mypthub.net/3/p/133059 Twitter.com/coachsedge1 Twitter.com/cramerbball Facebook.com/cramerbasketball Youtube.com/cramerbasketball Instagram.com/cramer_basketball Basketball coach basketball podcast basketball strategy Player development zone offense zone defense pressing pressure defense program building team defense pack line defense baseline defense zone defense 1-3-1 defense basketball united slapping glass coaching tips teach hoops how to coach basketball basketball podcast youth basketball basketball camps basketball immersion training basketball shooting tips basketball conditioning shooting drills ball handling drills passing drills basketball drills basketball workouts basketball drills youth basketball basketball drills open gyms shootouts scrimmages man to man defense basketball officials and deep dive refs sports psychology shot selection dribble drive offense shooting coach free throws run & jump defense

In 1996, Heath Stocks left home to attend college at Henderson State University, in Arkadelphia, AR. After a rough first year, he finds himself back home and Jack Walls never far away. In this episode, we dive into Heath's time at college, his move back home to Lonoke, AR and the consequences of revealing his darkest secret.    Life Without is hosted by Colby Watts and Katie Anthony. Produced by Dylan Edward Allen, Colby Watts and Katie Anthony. Music and Audio Engineering by Collin Thomas.

Welcome to Arkadelphia, Arkansas, "The City of Rainbows!" The town is located along the Ouachita River at the edge of the Ouachita Mountains in southern Arkansas.  The town was originally named Blakeleytown after it's first settler, but was renamed Arkadelphia in 1839.  The town's early industries included a salt works, lumber mill and a trading post that served the surrounding farms.  Arkadelphia has been the home of a number of public and private educational institutions including five colleges founded between 1885 and 1895.  Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University are still located in town.  The nearby mountains and river offer a number of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.  We hope you enjoy our visit to "The Delph!" 

To close out our season, Mike is on the hot seat and answers questions from two of YPT's regular contributors, Nick Hartman and Joseph Bradley. The conversation included the following questions: What do you look back at as your biggest failure in student ministry, and what's something you're really proud of?  How have you navigated relationships with other youth workers who aren't theologically-minded and don't share that value for student ministry?  How have you advocated for theologically-deep youth ministry in the churches where you've served? How would you encouraged younger youth workers to pursue longevity in youth ministry?   If you're trying to recruit someone to serve in vocational youth ministry, what's your pitch?  Joseph Bradley is the student pastor at Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, Arkansas  Nick Hartman is the associate pastor of students and discipleship at Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Cross Plains, TN Nick & Joseph's two recommended YPT resources:   Robin Barfield, The Posture of the Youth Pastor Episode 28: Discipleship as Catechesis (Dustin Messer)  Visit Youth Pastor Theologian's website Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian Please consider sharing YPT's podcast and our articles with your friends, and leave a rating/review on your podcast subscriber. 

This month, our voice of forestry is Kevin Jester, President of KW Jester Logging in Arkadelphia, AR. He joins Host Seth Stephenson to discuss what logging looks like today and some of the struggles small businesses like his are currently facing. Thank you to this month's sponsor DDK Forestry and Real Estate! You can find more information on them at forestryrealestate.com.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews Becca Ferguson Therapist “How to deal with trauma while you're surrounded by it” Biography Have you ever wanted to meet a therapist who knows their stuff and “gets it”? Becca is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northwest Arkansas who prides herself on being a real life human being to help you on your journey. Her passion for teaching and infectious attitude keeps you motivated on your mental health journey. About Becca Well well well... my story? Now, that's a loaded question. When people ask me why I became a therapist, I automatically feel like an old Norman Rockwell painting where I'm the old lady that sits in a rocking chair by the fireplace and all the kids are so intrigued by what I have to say! What a dream!  The thing is, my story isn't an easy one to digest. There is no "one reason" why I became a therapist. I truly believe that I was built for the helping field and all that comes with it. However, that doesn't mean that I have all my shit together 24/7. I pride myself in being a therapist that goes to therapy. That means, every piece of content that you read from me, is coming from a person that is going through the stuff too. I was born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. I understand the small town life and how it can make a huge impact on you. When I graduated from high school, I went to college at University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. I got my bachelors degree in Radio/Television/Video and Strategic Communications. I know, it's a little far off from therapy! As I sat in the anchor chair informing others of big news, I learned how much I loved helping people. After I graduated, I wanted to combine the skills I learned in college towards my experience in ministry. I had always been involved in religious organizations so I thought that's where I was supposed to be. Little did I know that it would become a huge part of my story. After I gave it a shot, my short stint as a youth minister ended and  I decided that my gifts were a better fit for therapy. I got my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019 from Henderson State University. I completed my requirements as Licensed Associate Counselor in 2021 and decided that it was time to embrace private practice. I continue to develop my skills with each client I meet. My experience lies in suicide intervention, crisis management, trauma informed therapy, and treatment of eating disorders. I treat my clients through person-centered therapy and utilize Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I believe it's critical for each client to have a unique treatment plan - no two clients are alike and they deserve to be treated as so. As my private practice has grown, I have learned that I don't have the ability to help every person that comes through my door with individual counseling. With that tough realization, I decided to mix things up! I now offer online courses, group therapy and public speaking. With my gifts in communication, I'm able to help more people at one time and encourage them to seek their own therapist. My life experience makes me a "real life human" with an attitude and mission to help people not experience the abuse and mistreatment that I did. With me, you are understood and cared for. Links: https://beccafergusonlpc.com/online-courses GHOST for 10% off all Mini Courses Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly. or from the link in the description, and use promo code GH0ST and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for finding guest for your podcast: https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our YouTube to watch our latest podcasts and musical endeavours. https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram to get exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantom-electric/message

Todd Knight is the head football coach at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He has a career record of 171-131 in his 29 overall seasons as head coach. Knight has led his team to 14 straight winning seasons including six Great American Conference (GAC) championships and five NCAA Division II playoff appearances.  Today on the podcast, we talk to coach Knight about leading a football program with a foundation in Christ and finding strength in the midst of tragedy after the death of defensive lineman Clark Yarbrough. Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter 

Lynden Blake from WBRC Fox 6 joins JT to discuss an early morning Deputy involved shooting on I-59 near the Arkadelphia exit.

She grew up along the river in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. And she’s come a long way since then. Hear a conversation with author, speaker, wife, mom, and grandmother Beth Moore. You may have heard news about her in the last few years. Our focus will be her growing up years and the pain and abuse she experienced as well as God’s grace. Don’t miss it on Chris Fabry Live. Wycliffe

@thefowlhunter sits down this week with family man, outdoorsman, fellow public land waterfowl hunter and owner of animal clinics in Arkadelphia and Little Rock, AR with his wife, who is also a practicing veterinarian. Of course Jonathan, his wife and staff welcome pets of all types but Jonathan specializes in the sporting dog, combining his knowledge with his experience in the outdoors to give our working dogs the high level of care they deserve. Enjoy this week's conversation, learn more about Jonathan at one of the links below and please be sure to subscribe and rate if you haven't and follow the Dr Duck journey all season long here and on the Dr Duck YouTube channel! #enjoythejourney Visit Jonathan's web site: https://www.bradshawdvm.com/ Follow his clinics on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/bradshawdvm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_bradshaw/

Every youth leader knows how challenging it can be to facilitate meaningful and deep conversations. It can be so discouraging to prepare for meaningful ministry only to receive one-word answers and silence. In this episode, we're joined by two of our regular blog writers to discuss how we can learn to ask better questions that prompt meaningful conversations.  What makes for a good question?  What are some lessons you've learned the hard way about asking good questions?  After you've prepared your message or small group lesson and it's time to develop questions, how do you go about crafting those?  What's your favorite go-to question to ask students when you're trying to strike up a conversation?  What advice do you have for youth workers who are either socially awkward or just not good at question-asking?  Joseph Bradley is the student pastor at Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, Arkansas  Nick Hartman is the associate pastor of students and discipleship at Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Cross Plains, TN Visit Youth Pastor Theologian's website Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian Please consider sharing YPT's podcast and our articles with your friends, and leave a rating/review on your podcast subscriber. You can contact us with any questions and recommend both topics and guests on our website's Submissions Page.   

Dell Leonard has been the Mountain Home (Arkansas) High School Girl's Varsity Basketball Coach for the past 25 seasons. The Lady Bomber Basketball Team has reached the State Playoffs 22 times during his 25 years as Head Coach. During Dell's time as the Girl's Basketball Coach, the Lady Bombers have reached the Final Four in the Arkansas State Playoffs 8 times. Coach Leonard attended North Arkansas Community College in Harrison, Arkansas from 1987-1990 and joined the United States Marine Corp in 1992. He was an active duty Marine for two years, and then entered the Marine Corps Reserves from 1994-2002. In 1995 Coach Leonard graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. In 2004, he earned his Master of Science in Education Degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. During his time as a student at North Arkansas Community College and Ouachita Baptist University, he was a four year letterman on the baseball team. Dell has coached other sports besides basketball throughout his career at Mountain Home. He was an assistant coach on the 1997 5A State Championship Bomber Baseball Team and in 2008 and 2010 as the Head Softball Coach, he led the Lady Bomber Softball Team to the 6A State Championship. Coach Leonard was also the Mountain Home Head Boys and Girls Golf Coach from 2015-2018 and from 2020 to the present. After you're finished listening to the show hop over to iTunes and leave us a 5 star rating and review to help others in the basketball community find the Hoop Heads Podcast. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. You can find every episode we've ever recorded on our website www.hoopheadspod.comGrab a notebook and pen so you're prepared to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Dell Leonard, Girls' Varsity Head Coach at Mountain Home High School in the state of Arkansas.Website - https://highschool.mhbombers.com/o/mhhs/page/sportsEmail - dleonard@mhbombers.comTwitter - @coachleonardVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballMention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%United Basketball PlusUnited Basketball Plus has over 3,000 plays, 45 Deep Dive Courses with some of the best minds in the game including Tyler Coston, Paul Kelleher, Tobin Anderson, Dave Love and more. You can also view United Basketball Clinics, and receive 50% off in-person clinics. United Basketball Plus partnered with Jordan and Joe Stasyzyn from Unleashed Potential to create their Skill Development...

On this episode: - Bishop LeBlond Football wins their first district championship since 1993 and North Andrew beats Worth County in an Instant Classic - City Girls Basketball Jamboree - East Buch @ Gallatin and Pleasant Hill @ Maryville previews. Hear from East Buchanan coach Dan Ritter, Gallatin coach Chris Holt and Maryville coach Matt Webb - and Northwest heads to Arkadelphia, Ark to matchup to Quachita Baptist in their 18th consective D2 football playoff appearence *Wanna thank our sponsors Don Tolly & Tolly & Associates, Inc - American Family Insurance, Barnes Roofing, Adam's Bar & Grill, Dave & Jen Schoeberl, Rob & Stacia Ann Studer, Patrick Lile, Little Caesars of St. Joseph, The Hi-Ho Bar & Grill, Weaver Overhead Door and Scott Hudson from ReeceNichols Ide Capital Realty. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cliffnotespod/support

Join host Matt Daniel as he chats with this week's guests about Northwest's 27-21 victory over Emporia State in the regular season finale and previews the Bearcat's 1st round playoff trip to Arkadelphia, Arkansas to take on Ouachita Baptist. This week's guests include: Bearcat Running Back Jamar Moya (14:27), Sports Editor for the Maryville Forum Jon Dykstra (24:48), Ouachita play by play announcer Rex Nelson (42:16), MIAA Columnist for D2football.com Devin Albertson (1:03:05) and Eli with The Bearcats According to Eli (1:32:35). Thanks for listening!

Youth pastor theologians know that persuasion is an important element of their ministry. Students are faced with so many opposing worldviews and doubts, it's important for us to take an apologetic approach when teaching the Bible and theology. But what's that mean and how do we do it? In this episode, we're joined by two of YPT's regular contributors to discuss the intersection of theology and apologetics. Why is it important to lead ministries that prioritize theology and apologetics? What's the difference between teaching theology and teaching theologically? What's that really look like in your own ministries? Does youth ministry focus too much on apologetics?  How do the affections shape the way we teach the Bible, and how can apologetics help us with that?  What are some recommendations for someone who wants to read or study more? Joseph Bradley is the student pastor at Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, Arkansas  Nick Hartman is the associate pastor of students and discipleship at Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Cross Plains, TN Visit Youth Pastor Theologian's website Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian Please consider sharing YPT's podcast and our articles with your friends, and leave a rating/review on your podcast subscriber. You can contact us with any questions and recommend both topics and guests on our website's Submissions Page.         

On this episode of the Tiger For Life Podcast, we catch back up with NFL and Ouachita alumnus Julius Pruitt ('09). Our interview was recorded live in Jones Performing Arts Center at Homecoming Chapel on October 4, 2022. When we last heard from Julio in our November 16, 2020 episode, Julio and his family were planning a move from Miami back to his hometown of Newport, Arkansas. After visiting with Ouachita's Head Football Coach, alumnus Todd Knight ('86), the Pruitts now call Arkadelphia home as Julio now serves as Assistant Coach for running backs for the Ouachita Tiger Football Team. Coach Pruitt is well-loved and respected by his players and the Ouachita community and we are so thankful he's returned to his alma mater. We hope you enjoy this update from Julio as he shares about his faith, his family, football and more.

We are honored to have Jarrett Stephens, Senior Pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church as our next guest of Sweatpants & Neckties. During this episode, Jarrett has a meaningful conversation with James and Sal on his view of View & Integrity as pastor of a mega-church. A native of Louisiana, Jarrett graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark., with a bachelor of arts in biblical studies and psychology. He received his master of divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2006 and his doctorate of ministry from Liberty Theological Seminary in January 2012. He is the author of multiple books and services on three boards: BridgeBuilders, Dallas Baptist University and the North American Mission Board.

Hello to you listening in Arkadelphia, Arkansas!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me you've been mesmerized by a kaleidoscope watching those little bits of colored glass tumble about to create stained glass window patterns. Click HERE in the Episode Notes to learn a bit of history.   What if we could put the kaleidoscope of our life up to our eye, turn the barrel and feel a sense of wonder as we gaze at all those images - some gorgeous, some not so much - laying out the constellation of the life we have lived to date. I wonder if we would feel more inclined to cherish each bit of our life if we could see the overall this way. These bits that are unique to us, that emerge, coalesce, continually shape shift, creating the patterns of our life.  Practical Tip: What if, just for today, we receive each moment as a small cherished piece of the whole pattern, make it welcome, say “thank you” for coloring my life exactly this way.You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on Linked In.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Andrea Lennon talks with Tammy White about her walk with the Lord on this week's episode of Inspire. Tammy reflects on how the Lord comforted her during one of her most difficult seasons of life – when her mother passed away – and gave her hope through starting a women's ministry event at her church. Even in the difficulities of life, Jesus is faithful and steadfast. Andrea and Tammy also talk about the upcoming Inspire Women's Conference on September 24, trusting that God will speak to all of those in attendance. Tammy White is passionate about Jesus and spreading the good news of the gospel. She is an encourager of hearts and loves to minister to women of all ages. She is leading women to possess bold faith through biblical teaching and encouraging ladies to have a personal relationship with Jesus through Wednesday night bible studies at Third Street Baptist Church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She and her husband Eddie have been together for 29 years. Together they have two grown children and one grandson who they both completely adore. It is through her love for the Lord, faith in His goodness, and perseverance that Tammy is leading the women’s conference at TSBC each year in February. She is honored to be on the Inspire Leadership team! Learn more and register for Inspire at www.absc.org/inspire.

State Senator Joyce Elliott represents Senate District 31, comprising parts of Little Rock and Pulaski County. She was elected to the Senate in 2008, after having served three terms in the House of Representatives, from 2001 through 2006. In 2013 Senator Elliott received the Arkansas Municipal League Distinguished Legislator Award. In 2003 the Central Arkansas Labor Council honored her with the Marty Schuller Community Service Award. The same year WiLL (Women's Legislative Lobby) recognized her with its Pacesetter Award for leadership and commitment to the vision of a just, peaceful and inclusive world. Also, she was named by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as one of the Ten Best Legislators of the 2003 General Assembly and the 2005 General Assembly. In 2004, Elliott also was recognized by Women and Children First: The Center Against Family Violence for her advocacy. In 2004, Elliott was one of only 15 women state legislators nationwide to participate in the Foreign Policy Institute for State Legislators sponsored by the Center for Women's Policy Studies. She was also selected by the center as one of 16 women — six from the U.S. and 10 members of parliaments from 10 other countries — to participate in the GlobalPOWER Class of 2006, which focused on the status of women around the world. Senator Elliott was honored by LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) with the 2005 President's Award, was named by Power Play magazine as the 2005 Power Player of the Year, was honored by The Omni Center for Peace and Justice and Ecology with an Arkansas Heroes Award for Peace and Justice. In 2005, she was honored by her alma mater, Southern Arkansas University, with a Distinguished Alumni Award; by the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame with the Founder's Award; and by the Arkansas Public Service Association with an Advocacy Award. The same year, she was honored by the National Conference for Community and Justice with its 2006 Humanitarian Award, and the Democratic Party of Arkansas honored her with its Gressie Carnes Democratic Woman of the Year Award. In 2006, ACLU-Arkansas named Elliott the Civil Libertarian of the Year. In 2007, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families presented her its 2006 Legislative Friend of Children Award. Later that year, the Arkansas chapter of 100 Black Men recognized her with its Pillar Award for Education. Senator Elliott was born in Willisville, where she graduated from high school. She earned an undergraduate degree in English and speech from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia in 1973 and a graduate degree in English from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia in 1981. For 30 years Elliott taught high school juniors and seniors Advanced Placement and standard courses. She has taught in Florida, Minnesota and Texas. In 2004 Senator Elliott left the classroom and began working for the College Board, focusing on expanding access to AP classes for students currently underrepresented: African-American, Latino, rural and low-income students. Senator Elliott has been active with the Democratic Party at the local, state and national level, having served as first vice chairman of the Democratic Party of Arkansas, a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and its Resolution Committee. She is a member of Mosaic Church and enjoys reading, whitewater rafting, canoeing, traveling, walking/hiking, working out at the gym, listening to various types of music, dancing and seeking an overall balanced life. Senator Elliott has one son, Elliott Barnes of Little Rock. The next chapter for Senator Elliott is the start of her non-profit Get Loud Arkansas. Get Loud Arkansas is a non-profit organization working to register new voters, engage low propensity voters and mobilize all eligible voters to utilize the power of their vote to shape the future of Arkansas.

Welcome to Small Market Insecurities hosted by Phil Rasor and Sky Ball ft. Nate McBride aka StatGuyNate. The gang starts out with some NBA playoff talk - Can Milwaukee repeat? Can the Grizz take down Golden State? How far will the Phoenix Suns go? They answer all and MORE! They then transition into Stanley Cup playoff talk - and tell the listeners that the Hurricanes are a WAGON. Can the Wild bounce back from an early loss to the Blues? After hockey talk, the fellas hop into some MLB discussion. The AL and NL Central are going to be tight races to the finish - and we are HERE FOR IT. The gang wraps up the episode with their NFL Draft analysis, grades, and a metric shit ton of discussion about Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Garrett Ham is a student of Divinity at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.He also studied at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, for his undergrad, and the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. Garrett is also a veteran of the United States Military.His two articles mentioned in this podcast episode can be found here:Atheism Provides a False Sense of Intelligencehttps://www.garrettham.com/atheism-provides-a-false-sense-of-intelligence/My Theology, Circa 2007https://www.garrettham.com/my-theology/Fun fact unrelated to religion or secularism: Garrett's wife was my high school forensics assistant coach at Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Arkansas. In this episode, Garrett allows me to break down statements and questions posed in his articles, as well as his personal beliefs behind many of the pillars attributed to Christianity and Catholicism.Check out “Growing Up Fundie” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKSApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundiePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjrMore about the host, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.sydneydavisjrjr.com

*** Brandon wonders if it's rude to ask for more meat *** ACM Awards Recap *** Arkansas inspecting carnival ride after girl falls *** Kelly's dog is a public nuisance *** Unhealthiest things in your freezer *** Brandon's family reunion *** Arkansas National Weather Service confirms tornados Pop culture events from right before pandemic started *** ZZ Top is coming to Arkansas *** Hostess creating 150 new jobs in Arkadelphia ***

Dave Day played basketball at Ouachita Baptist University from 2010-2014.  He talks about growing up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, how he got into basketball, and being tall as a kid.  Dave discusses his great career at ThunderRidge High School, where both the boys' and girls' programs are phenomenal.  He talks about making it to the state Final Four, playing with other great players, having a good relationship with his head coach to this day,  also being a great Track & Field athlete (All State in the High Jump), and being recruited for that sport at the Division I level.  He details his recruiting process in both basketball and track, why he chose basketball, and how he ended up at Ouachita Baptist University, a Division II school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.  Dave then dives into the transition from high school basketball to college basketball, living so far from home, and playing for one season with his older brother, Scott.  He talks about the highlights of his career,  which includes a Great American Conference Tournament Championship, meeting his wife in college, and what he's been up to since graduating from OBU: getting married, starting a family, moving back to the Denver area, and having a successful business career.

Garland County basketball teams will host three different tournaments after Christmas from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30 in preparation for the upcoming conference season.Lakeside is hosting the Spa City Tournament, and Arkadelphia, Benton, Maumelle Charter, Mountain Pine, Mount Saint Mary’s, Nashville, Robinson, and Strong are competing in the event.Jessieville will host the Larry Ray Memorial tournament, and Bigelow, Caddo Hills, Cutter Morning Star, Mount Ida and Scott Charter will be playing in the event.The Lake Hamilton boys basketball team looks to continue its stellar start to the season when the Wolves host the Kameron Hale Invitational.

On this episode of the Tiger For Life Podcast, Ouachita graduate and chair of the Ouachita Alumni Advisory Board, Keisha Pittman McKinney ('04) interviews fellow alumna Jill Waldon Rowe ('03). While serving as a traveling speech pathology assistant for 15 years, Jill saw many children, including her own, getting sick often. Looking for products to better her family's health, Jill struggled to find products with clean, healthy ingredients she could trust. What started with pots full of elderberry syrup on the stove in her kitchen for her family and friends has turned into Rowe Casa Organics -- providing more than 160 natural products online and in 500 boutiques and stores across the country with the goal of helping families thrive. Jill shares about how Rowe Casa began, about the exciting growth of the company and her favorite Ouachita memories like leading Bible studies, spending time in the speech pathology department with Nancy and Carol and never missing breakfast at Walt's or the caf. You can learn more about Rowe Casa Organics, purchase products online or find a local spot to check them out, like The Farmhouse in Arkadelphia, at www.rowecasaorganics.com

Friday's second hour of The Show With No Name live from Arkadelphia. Dan Hampton joins the show thanks to Bank of England Mortgage and Jalen Catalon talks about the Georgia game courtesy of Centennial Bank.

Friday's first hour of The Show With No Name LIVE from Big Red in Arkadelphia with Tommy Smith, Roger Scott and RJ Hawk.

Friday's third hour of The Show With No Name LIVE from Arkadelphia at the newest Big Red location. Heather Baker from AY Magazine/Arkansas Money & Politics goes over all the events going on this weekend, and the folks from Big Red talk about their shiny new store.

Friday's final hour of The Show With No Name LIVE from the newest Big Red store in Arkadelphia with Tommy Smith, Roger Scott and RJ Hawk.

In this episode, Jeremy discusses mysterious theatre hauntings at Otterbein University while Doug tells us all about Henderson State University & Ouachita Baptist University located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

This episode of the Tiger For Life Podcast features double Ouachita graduate Dr. Lewis Shepherd ('80). After earning his bachelor's degree in religion and his master's degree in education at Ouachita, Dr. Shepherd began serving as a bi-vocational pastor and has served since 2000 at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. While serving local churches, Dr. Shepherd has also served in various roles at Ouachita and Henderson including his current position as Ouachita's Special Assistant to the President where he focuses on advancing racial diversity while supporting and creating a sense of belonging for students, alumni and faculty and staff of color. Dr. Shepherd shares about integration at Ouachita in the 1960s, how Ouachita has continued to welcome and support students of color, how the work continues today and some of his favorite Ouachita memories as a student and now as a staff member.

Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day said that 75% of dads believe doing this makes them feel like a kid again. Here’s a hint, the answer usually reveals itself on Saturdays! The Associate Caller of the Day was Jake from Store 0318 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He gave a shoutout to his whole team and told them how proud he is of them. We’re proud of you Jake! In entertainment news, Nicki Minaj has agreed to pay $450,000 to Tracy Chapman following a copyright dispute over a sample in Nicki’s leaked song, “Baby Can I Hold You.” Nicki might need someone to hold her right now! And in other music headlines, Dave Grohl revealed that he sometimes dreams of playing in Nirvana when he goes to bed at night. It’s safe to say, Dave, you aren’t the only one! Bo is in the studio with Associate Caller of the Day, Milestone Minute and a claim that Grande and Venti seem like fun names for children. Listen to all that and more, right now.

This episode of the Tiger for Life podcast features Ouachita graduate Christa (Bennett) Neal ('08). Christa currently serves as the Executive Director of the Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center in Arkadelphia which provides forensic interviews, trauma-focused therapy, advocacy and education surrounding child maltreatment and abuse. Christa shares about the center's work, how you can get involved and help protect children in your community and her favorite Ouachita memories like being in Tiger Tunes and meeting her husband Jay. To learn more about the Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center, to volunteer or make a donation, visit www.pdmcsc.org.

Mini episode from LeeWay Radio Show on KSWH-LP 102.5 FM The Pulse in Arkadelphia.

Dan speaks with Dr. Ben Sells and James Taylor of Ouachita Baptist University of Arkadelphia, Arkansas about the value of Christian higher education and OBU. Dr. Sells serves as the president of OBU and James Taylor is the director of Campus Ministries on the OBU campus.Connecting to Ouachita Baptist University:Ouachita Baptist University1-800-DIAL-OBUOBU Campus MinistriesOBU on InstagramOBU Campus Ministries on InstagramHost:Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.comStudent Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703www.StudentMinistryMatters.com

On this week's edition of LeeWay, we dove into the topics of the day across the NFL, including the Seattle Seahawks' defensive troubles, the Steelers' impressive start, and how losing teams can benefit from this season if they play their cards right. Also, the trade deadline is Nov. 3, and we discussed some of the possible moves that we think should be considered. This episode originally aired Nov. 2, 2020, on KSWH-LP 102.5 FM The Pulse in Arkadelphia.

Here are the takeaways from the radio show edition of LeeWay. The show airs on Mondays from 2-3pm on KSWH-LP 102.5 FM The Pulse in Arkadelphia.

The takeaways from the Sept. 21 episode of the LeeWay Radio Show. The show airs on Mondays from 2-3pm on KSWH-LP 102.5 FM The Pulse in Arkadelphia.

Aaron East is a 2019 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where he majored in English and History. Originally hailing from Royse City, Texas, Aaron is now a graduate student of English at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. His research interests include Medieval literature and history, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the "presidential" debate on Tuesday night and the delicate balance of democracy. Later, Dr. Hal Bass joins the show. He is professor emeritus of political science at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. His primary scholarly interests have been presidential party leadership, political party organization, campaigns and elections, and Southern politics. Dr. Bass offers a voice of hope steeped in history and faith.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the "presidential" debate on Tuesday night and the delicate balance of democracy.Later, Dr. Hal Bass joins the show. He is professor emeritus of political science at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. His primary scholarly interests have been presidential party leadership, political party organization, campaigns and elections, and Southern politics. Dr. Bass offers a voice of hope steeped in history and faith.

Guest Bio: My name is Torrie C. Achan. I grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. I am a 1996 graduate of LR J.A. Fair High School. I obtained a BSE in Elementary Education from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas in 2000. While a student at Henderson, I became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc in 1998. I obtained a MSE in Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Arkansas is 2002. Currently, I live in Conway, Arkansas with my sweet husband of 20 years, Joey Achan, a fellow educator. We have two children, Madison (16) and Josiah (11). We attend Rock Solid Church in Conway, Arkansas. This fall, I will begin my 21st year in the classroom. I am a teacher in the Conway Public School District. I taught at Theodore Jones Elementary for 10 years (7 years in 4th grade and 3 years in 1st grade). I am beginning my 11th year at Woodrow Cummins Elementary (all in 3rd grade). I am very excited to have the opportunity to share my journey with you!! About This Episode: 21 year early childhood educator (Torrie Acan of Conway, Arkansas), discusses the benefits of living in the neighborhood and community in which you teach and the importance of fostering good relationships with your parents. She also reminds us that teaching is a marathon not a sprint, that change and improvement come over time and that pacing and balance are necessities in this profession. For More Information: Visit www.stillstacey.com for more information about the host, this podcast or for scheduling inquiries. To find out more information about the guest or the resources she mentioned, contact her directly via https://www.facebook.com/torrie.achan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/support

Guest Bio: Roxie Hannah Browning is a native of Arkadelphia. She has been an educator since 2001 and currently serves as the proud Principal at Bale Elementary School in the Little Rock School District. Roxie currently serves as the Co-Executive Director of Miss Heritage and Miss Heritage's Outstanding Teen, Volunteer Coordinator for the Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen stage competition, a member of UCA and Henderson's Black Alumni Association, Saint Mark Baptist Church and the Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Roxie enjoys mentoring youth, volunteering in the community, bringing awareness to social justice matters, singing, reading, and traveling. Roxie lives in Alexander with her husband Jeff and two children. About This Episode: Join us for a walk with an Arkadelphia, Arkansas native and discover how Girls Scouts and the world of pageantry helped prepare her for principalship. In this episode, Roxie Browning talks about the importance, value, and necessity of giving back. She also shares how community walks, voting initiatives and fundraisers helped build a community within her building. Stay tuned in to the end to be blessed by an extraordinary rendition of "His Eyes Are On The Sparrow." For More Information: Visit www.stillstacey.com to learn more about the host and to submit scheduling inquiries or general questions about the podcast. To learn more about today's guest or the resources mentioned, you may reach out to her directly via @RHBrowning on Twitter and Instagram or @roxiehannahbrowning on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/support

As a new school year rapidly approaches, many colleges and universities across the country have already announced plans for holding classes online this fall due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia remains committed to having an on-campus experience for all students. “I have confidence in people at Ouachita and our process, and we're moving in that direction until there's reason that we can't,” said OBU President Dr. Ben Sells. “So much of how this is going to work will come down to students, faculty and staff being responsible, and we're challenging people to rise to the occasion.” Dr. Sells shared more with host Zach Parker on the latest episode of The Ghidotti Podcast, including why the on-campus experience is so important at OBU, the course of action should a student test positive for COVID-19 and the ongoing discussion of how to preserve one of the school's most sacred fall traditions, Tiger Tunes.

Alumna Vanilla (Nelson) Hannah ('72), counselor at Arkadelphia High School and Goza Middle School, shares about education during the coronavirus pandemic, reflections on the peaceful protest in Arkadelphia following the death of George Floyd and some of her favorite Ouachita memories like singing with Ouachita Singers and listening to Cliff Harris ('70)and the Dallas Cowboys in the Student Union.

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For our 6th episode, we were fortunate to have legendary turkey hunter, Dennis Bost from Arkadelphia, Arkansas! Dennis shared his three best turkey hunting tips, some great stories as well as his favorite recipe for cooking wild turkey! Also hear Uncle Chris talk about getting charged by two tom's in back to back hunts in his own version of Angry Birds! Stay tuned at the end for Uncle Chris to talk about "wondrous love," followed by Jed Bayes' song, "What a Wondrous Love." If you like good jam, jazz, blues...you'll love the last half of that song! Great jam session as well as our theme music! We hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2dollarbils/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2dollarbils/support

Coach Lala hangs out with Keragan McCready, who is the assistant AD, offensive coordinator, and head strength coach at Dutchtown High School, just outside of Baton Rouge, LA. Coach McCready played college ball at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and has experience coaching all over the state of Louisiana since then. The former co-workers begin the conversation by discussing remote learning and teaching strategies during the COVID-19 quarantine. Then, the coaches talk for a long time about strength training, including discussion of Coach McCready's considerations in building the brand new weight room at Dutchtown. Finally, Coach McCready gives a glimpse into some of his offensive philosophy and some of the origins of his dynamic RPO-based scheme. Conversations like this are what Coaches' Hangout was meant to be, two friends hanging out and enjoying each other's company. Hope you enjoy it, too!

  CANAAN BAP  IST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Pastor Christopher Alan Bullock is a native of Wichita, Kansas with roots in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is the Founder and Pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church of Delaware. He has presided over one of the most effective urban ministry models for church planting and growth in America. He is a spirit-filled, socially conscious Gospel preacher, church builder, and pastor with a heart for all people. In November 2012, Dr. Bullock was overwhelmingly elected as the first African American President of New Castle County Council. He is the former Chairman of the Delaware Black Caucus, and a current member of the Board of Directors of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.

Dell Leonard has been the Mountain Home (AR) High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach for the past 19 seasons. The Lady Bomber Basketball Team has reached the State Playoffs 18 years in a row. During Dell’s time as the Girls Basketball Coach, the Lady Bombers have reached the Final Four in the Arkansas State Playoffs 8 times. Coach Leonard attended North Arkansas Community College in Harrison, Arkansas from 1987-1990 and joined the United States Marine Corp in 1992. He was an active duty Marine for two years, and then entered the Marine Corps Reserves from 1994-2002. In 1995 Coach Leonard graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. In 2004, he earned his Master of Science in Education Degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. During his time as a student at North Arkansas Community College and Ouachita Baptist University, he was a four year letterman on the baseball team.  Dell has coached other sports besides basketball throughout his career at Mountain Home. He was an assistant coach on the 1997 5A State Championship Bomber Baseball Team and in 2008 and 2010 as the Head Softball Coach, he led the Lady Bomber Softball Team to the 6A State Championship. Coach Leonard was also the Mountain Home Head Boys and Girls Golf Coach from 2015-2018. After you’re finished listening to the show hop over to iTunes and leave us a 5 star rating and review to help others in the basketball community find the Hoop Heads Podcast. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. You can find every episode we’ve ever recorded on our website www.hoopheadspod.com Grab a notebook and pen so you’re prepared to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Dell Leonard, Girls’ Varsity Head Coach at Mountain Home High School in the state of Arkansas. Email - dleonard@mhbombers.com Twitter - @coachleonard Support this podcast

First, Best or Different - How Ouachita Baptist paved the way for college wrestling in Arkansas This entire series has been telling you one story to set up another. On Episode 3, we look back at the impact of the first college wrestling program in Arkansas in nearly 50 years, Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Ouachita Baptist started wrestling in 2010. The nearest opponent within Division II was six hours west in Oklahoma. We meet with Rex Horne, then the President of OBU, to find out why his university was the place to start and the impact recurring figures Greg Hatcher and Mike Moyer had in the process. Moyer, Executive Director of the NWCA, explains the broader plan for college wrestling and how Ouachita Baptist was a crucial step to allow more schools to start the sport at the college level in Arkansas. Rocked Up is a presentation of the Mat Talk Podcast Network and can be found on the web at GetRockedUp.com or at MatTalkOnline.com. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOW And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member and supporting the show. You'll get some cool stuff too.

Revival Fire at Tate Temple COGIC in Arkadelphia, AR March 17, 2019 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kaystephan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kaystephan/support

In this Podcast, Andrea visits with a group of students from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This conversation explores helpful insights from next generation leaders. They express what they see and what they desire to be in ministry to women. You will be encouraged as you hear their hearts for discipleship lived out in practical ways.

In this Podcast, Andrea visits with a group of students from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This conversation explores helpful insights from next generation leaders. They express what they see and what they desire to be in ministry to women. You will be encouraged as you hear their hearts for discipleship lived out in practical ways.

Derek Helms, a dairy and row crop farm near Arkadelphia and president of Clark County Farm Bureau, discusses a variety of issues, from the importance of community outreach and the benefits of Farm Bureau membership to the state of the dairy industry, the importance of trade and a new Farm Bill to Arkansas farmers.

Ep. 0079 | 3-16-18 My guest today, Mr. Rex Nelson, is one of the most high-profile writers and speakers in the state of Arkansas….Chances are you’ve read some of his columns or essays in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. And I believe his day job is that of senior vice president and director of corporate communications for Simmons First National Corp. He's the author of three books -- the first full-length biography ever written about Hillary Rodham Clinton, another biography of Arkansas educator Ben Elrod, past president of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and Rex’s alma mater and last a book with a collection of his essays on Arkansas. He's also the author of a popular blog “Rex Nelson's Southern Fried.com.

Episode 416 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast previews the 2018 edition of Army-Navy wrestling. Joining the program to talk about the rivalry and their circuitous routes to each respective service academy will be Army West Point assistant coach Chris Chionuma and Navy assistant coach Nate Engel. The squads face off for the 62nd time at Alumni Hall on Friday, February 16 at 7:30 Eastern. Both Chionuma and Engel have routes in coaching that started in the NAIA and wound through various locations like Marquette, Michigan, Colorado Springs and Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It's a fun look into how some people end up as Division I assistant coaches and some of their unique stories that see paths crossing left and right. GET THE GUIDE! Order the single greatest preview guide ever assembled for the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships right now! Order now using the promo code "podcast" to save $5. Guide will be digitally delivered March 13! The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Clothing. And if you haven't already, leave a rating and a review on iTunes. SUBSCRIBE TO SHORT TIME Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | iHeartRadio | TuneIn Google Play Music | iOS App | Android App | RSS GET DAILY WRESTLING NEWS! You like wrestling news, right? Of course you do. Did you know you can sign up for FREE to subscribe to the Mat Talk Online DAILY WRESTLING NEWS e-mail newsletter that's published EVERY morning with the previous day's top news stories from outlets all around the globe. It's free and it's a great way to start your wrestling day. JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.

Dave & Chad talk with Jon Mark Page, a church planter in Arkadelphia, Ar. They talk about the growing interest in planting house church networks in Arkansas, Jon Mark's previous experience as a missionary and much more!

This week on Destiny Moments with Angel Murchison: Dr. Eugene (Gene) and Sherry May are recognized internationally for their apostolic, prophetic, teaching and music ministry. They are based near Tampa, Florida in the United States and Gene is the president and founder of Eagles Wings, Inc., an international ministry with a vision for world harvest and equipping and challenging the Body of Christ. Gene and Sherry were born into Christian homes but, as Gene often says, “God has no grand children.” He received Jesus as Savior when he was five years of age and began singing in the church by age six. At fifteen, he was “called to preach” by a supernatural manifestation of God and began preaching in both adult and youth revivals among Baptists in the United States. He is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, Louisiana and North Carolina College of Theology, Carolina Beach, North Carolina. He was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister in 1964 and is also ordained with Apostolic Resource Ministries.

...in which Rex and Paul chew the fat about Christmas, the smell of cedar trees, quail hunting and tree gathering, shooting mistletoe out of trees, the timing of gift opening, working on Christmas Eve, .22 rifles, weird plastic squirrel gifts, the ill effects of early discovery of gifts, stockings, Paul's conviction that Jesus wanted him to get a lot of gifts, Paul's uncle Conway and his status as a serious Baptist, The Black Stallion, the Lighthouse Bookstore in Jonesboro, Christmas cantatas, Paul's advancement through roles in the Christmas play at Imboden, Rex's church in Arkadelphia and some nerve-wracking performances, visits of random Methodists, Mrs. Shamburger: choir leader and sparkle specialist, Youth Sunday tensions, getting Santa's presents in the middle of the night, Santa's big mistake regarding Paul's son Josh's first set of golf clubs, stressful times trying to assemble presents, more weird presents, Rex's grandfather's toe problem and resulting stocking designs, yard sweeping, special Christmas food, fried quail and grits, peppermint cake, egg custard pie, Karo syrup uses, the shocking realization that Catholic Midnight Mass really starts at midnight, the earlier (wimpy) services Rex attends, and checking out the Pope.

...in which Rex and Paul chew the fat about Thanksgiving in Imboden, Paul's famous three-turkey plan, the glories of fried turkey, oyster dressing, trmmings, pies, pecans, the Baucum Nut House in North Little Rock, Rex's mincemeat pie frenzy, hunting mince, Rex's wife Melissa's fruitcake pecan frenzy, Burge's in Little Rock, fruitcake sales in Arkadelphia, the Civitan Club and the hierarchy of civic club attendance, the absence of such clubs in Imboden, Paul's brief but exciting magazine-selling career, Rex's mania for magazine subscriptions, Argossy fantasies, Red's and Woody's News Stands in Arkadelphia, sales of questionable magazines, Pete's News Stand in Pocahontas, Rex's souvenir from Woody's last day in business, highway joys on the way to Imboden, Walnut Ridge, Amagon, Weiner, Brinkley, Cherry Valley, country ham, Paul's memories of food in Spain, Baptist prayer traditions and Paul's moment of panic, Rex's eccentric great aunts and their bad influences on him, Royal Ambassadors and the ban on reciting short passages of Scripture, naps, football, and why holidays are great.

...in which Rex and Paul chew the fat about the Battle of the Ravine and Rex's continuing attempts to get ESPN's Game Day broadcast to come to Arkadelphia for the annual football class between Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist, how Rex talked essentially non-stop for seven and a half hours during a recent football Saturday, pleasant college campuses in Arkansas, old Arkansas college mascots, the rise of cricket teams at Southern Arkansas University, how there used to be polo matches at Wilson, how William O. Darby's knowledge of polo got him friendships with important military leaders, the Wilson Café and nice developments around town, the Delta School, the Southern Barbecue Trail, Dixie Pig sauce, the Cream Castle in Blytheville, the jumbo pig sandwich, Rex and Paul's unholy quest to consume five pig sandwiches in one day, Paul's visit with Sidney Moncrief, comparing notes on barbecue places with Sidney, improvements in U.S. Highway 67 on the way to Imboden, and the remarkable apparent confirmation of one of Paul's usually crackpot theories by an independent observer (Jim Shenup), this one having to do with the claim that Hall of Fame baseball player George Kell was really from Imboden, not Swifton, as often said.

...in which Rex and Paul talk about Halloween, especially how big a deal it was in Imboden, the Halloween carnival at Sloan-Hendrix High School, similar doings in Arkadelphia, the good trick-or-treat neighborhoods, the scary but fascinating Sturgis house in Arkadelphia, the beyond-creepy gym dressing room at Sloan-Hendrix, hijinks of older kids, water-balloon wars, running from the police, who only pretended to chase the kids, Imboden's car-less sheriff, how Arkadelphia's police chief got so excited about the opening of Interstate 30 that he drove the wrong way onto the freeway in an Arkadelphia police car, trick or treating at the museums and the zoo in Little Rock, Jan's Helen of Troy costume and Paul's unfortunate but prize-winning contest entry, the fuzzy monster Rex encountered in D.C., Jan and Paul's Top Gun-themed costumes, and Halloween movies.

...in which Rex and Paul talk about the new Arkansas Food Hall of Fame and describe their expert status in helping select inductees, the Lassis Inn in Little Rock, buffalo ribs, Elihu Washington, the Southern Foodways Alliance, Sam Walton's desire to keep his kids down to earth, Alice Walton fishing at Beaver Lake, Gene's at Brinkley, fiddlers, Doc's at Garland City, how Paul wimped out - again - and got the small order of catfish, burgers at Oark, how Rex shamed Paul, the store at Oark, Catalpa, their nominees for the quintessential Arkansas food, Imboden, when going out to eat catfish was a special treat, Rex's definition of "cuisine," "light" bread, sausage sandwiches, having game-day meals at Gable's in Arkadelphia, anti-bug strategies in old restaurants, cutting meat, and the miraculous nature and odd shapes of Paul's mother's fried potatoes.

...in which Rex and Paul talk about the Lesmeister Guest House in Pocahontas, Paul sets a new record for mentioning his hometown of Imboden early in the conversation (30 seconds), they go on to talk about dinner theater, Black River Technical College, the Rice-Uphsaw House, Looney Tavern, Old Davidsonville, the Dalton Store, the Bluebird Tea House, B and Bs in Eureka Springs and Hot Springs, El Dorado, Richard Mason, the Edwardian Inn in Helena, the Henderson House in Arkadelphia, Carnall Hall in Fayetteville, Elkhorn Tavern, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mount Magazine, Rich Mountain, the train ride from Van Buren to Winslow, April in Paris (Arkansas), the Kansas City-Southern Railroad, bears, deer, State Highway 10, chicken houses, Bob Cowie, wine production, Petit Jean State Park, Bud Cummins, and a budget-busting airplane ride when Rex worked in the Governor's office.

...in which Rex and Paul talk about chicken livers, gravy, Franke's in Little Rock, Gables in Arkadelphia, Wallace Edwards and Sons, Petit Jean meats, Yarnell's ice cream, bygone soft drink brands, the best Big Mac Paul ever ate (he was in the Navy), weird methods of school discipline, Little Rock's Catholic High School for Boys, legendary headmaster Father George Tribou, Paul's Uncle Conway and how preachers "curse," the Battle of the Ravine in 2013, and Fat Boy's Barbecue in Arkadelphia.

...in which Rex and Paul talk about mercantile stores that have become restaurants, Cypress Corner, the Caskey store at Des Arc, drinking Coke with peanuts in the bottle, Woodell's drug in Arkadelphia, "wiggling" as a method of determining who would pick up a lunch tab, the Pickens store near Dumas, Cherokee Village, Hardy, the Sitting Bull restaurant at Cherokee Village, developer John Cooper, Paul's attempts to disguise a disgusting odor in his car using Hai Karate cologne, and the existence of dancing at Cherokee Village and accompanying belief that it was a den of iniquity.

...in which Rex and Paul talk about the arrival of TV in certain parts of rural Arkansas, Paul's first trip to Memphis, radio stations in northeast Arkansas, the Ozark Journal, Times-Dispatch, Memphis Press-Scimitar, Commercial Appeal, Jonesboro Sun, Sentinel Record, Hot Springs New Era, Texarkana Gazette, Paul's paper route, Oaklawn, Pete's Newstand in Pocahontas, Red's and Woody's in Arkadelphia, drink boxes and questionable magazines at newstands, Jeff Root's discovery of a signed copy of the play Our Town at Woody's on its last day in business, Rex's performance in Our Town at Ouachita Baptist University, Paul's award-winning performance in Grandpa's Red Pajamas at the Lawrence County 4-H festival, Rex's taxing performance in Damn Yankees, Paul's disastrous experience playing the male lead in Our Miss Brooks at Sloan-Hendrix High School in Imboden, how Rex and Paul made it onscreen in Larry Foley's documentary First Boys of Spring, on spring training in Hot Springs, the Bulldog, Who Dats, and Kelly's in Bald Knob, strawberry shortcake, catfish, Trio's in Little Rock, and the proper base for strawberry shortcake (pie crust, not cake).

...in which Rex and Paul talk about railroads, Rex's first solo train ride, the Imboden station, Hoxie, Gurdon, the beauty of old train stations, Arkadelphia, Prescott, Mena, Little Rock, how the Imboden town marshall got around not having a car, Merle Haggard, hobo "hotels," how Paul scared himself while reading In Cold Blood, the Sloan family of Northeast Arkansas, Sloan-Hendrix Academy, the Imboden library's pancake breakfast, how Paul swiped fried pies at the pancake breakfast, the Lion's Club pancake breakfast in Arkadelphia, Des Arc, Paul's theory about the poor effects or air conditioning on small towns, Christ Church in Little Rock, Douglas MacArthur's baptism there, Rev. Rufus J. Womble, Richard Butler, Catholic Bishop Andrew McDonald, Will Stephens, Mr. Stephens's driver's habit of adding "Jesus wept" to the end of every prayer, former coach Ken Hatfield's use of Bible verses in his TV program about Razorback football, and the crushing effects of football losses on the Arkansas psyche.

...in which Rex and Paul talk about their trip into Southwest Arkansas to attend the annual Purple Hull Pea Festival in Emerson and talk about old U.S. Highway 67, the Arkansas "nervous hospital," Sling Blade, Billy Bob Thornton, Perla, the Acme Brick Company and Brickfest, the Keeney Food Market and cafe in Malvern, Paul's father's sausage recipe, Imboden, Paul's father's trick of restoring old hamburger meat to the appearance of edibility, butcher's caps and aprons, the Morrilton Packing Company, B and B Grocery, Breitweiser's Meat Market in Benton, the essential role of fat in the creation of sausage, the DeSoto Bluff Trail in Arkadelphia, Hernando DeSoto's driver's license, the Hunter-Dunbar Expedition, Ouachita Baptist University, Rex's Eagle Scout project, Henderson State University's collection of Caddo artifacts, the Arkansas Archeological Survey, Ann Early, and achievements in interpreting Native American experiences in Arkansas.

...in which Rex and Paul discuss Arkansas's great visitors centers, historical tourism, Murry's on old U.S. 70 near Hazen, the concerningly low supply of crappie, Mack's in Stuttgart, Pasquale's tamales in Helena, Rex's Delta food tour, the three Delta food groups, onion rings, the Johnson County Peach Festival, Peach Pickin' Paradise near Clarksville, fried peach pies, how Paul's wife Jan only got half of one, the Pig Pit in Arkadelphia, the turtle race at the peach festival and the possibility that one of the turtles was using a performance-enhancing drug, Rex's earlier visit to the festival with State Trooper Bubba Stotts, and why you sometimes have to administer lie detector tests at bass fishing contests.

...in which Rex and Paul sing the praises of fried chicken in Northwest Arkansas and talk about Monte Ne Inn near Rogers, the Venesian Inn in Tontitown, Stubby's in Hot Springs, the AQ Chicken House in Springdale, Paul's experiences frying chicken at Luby's in Jonesboro, skillet-fried versus deep-fried, the Old South Restaurant in Russellville, Coursey's Smoked Meats near St. Joe, hauling hay at Ravenden, the Dairy Bar in Imboden, the resort at Ravenden Springs, the Gables in Arkadelphia, Paul's appearance as the last commencement speaker -- ever -- at Sloan-Hendrix High School, his father's work at the butcher's shop in Imboden, and the disastrous time he scored a basketball goal for the opposing team.

...in which Rex and Paul discuss the Dairy Bar at Imboden and the Daisy Queen at Arkadelphia; the effectiveness of a banana split in bribing a youngster to "act good" at church; Frito Pies, which may have originated in Arkansas; watermelon harvests at Portia, Cave City, Hope, and others; homecoming picnics at Corning, Piggott, Rector, and other cities in Northwest Arkansas; Civil War parks and restored buildings in Northwest Arkansas; a bobwhite quail demonstration project; efforts to replant native grasses; and Paul's quasi-rational proposal that his hometown, Imboden, is the true inspiration for Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms."

Selections from an interview with Bobby Roberts, who retired as director of the Central Arkansas Library System on March 4, 2016, after leading the system for almost 27 years; the interview was conducted at Legacies & Lunch on March 2, 2016, by Clinton School of Public Service Dean Skip Rutherford; in this segment, Roberts discusses the decision to build the Children's Library & Learning Center, his work with community developers, Ron Robinson, the reasoning behind the naming of branches, and millage elections he has conducted; an interview with Katie Campbell, director of School House Rock Live, a production by the Children's Theatre at the Arkansas Arts Center; interview conducted by Kate Chagnon, the Butler Center's programming & outreach coordinator; they discuss the Children's Theatre's partnership with CALS Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center and the Arkansas connections to School House Rock Live; an interview with Jeffrey Condran, author of Prague Summer, a novel that will be featured at this year's Arkansas Literary Festival; interview conducted by Amy Bradley-Hole, Literary Festival moderator chair; Chewing the Fat with Rex and Paul, who talk about mercantile stores that have become restaurants, Cypress Corner, the Caskey store at Des Arc, drinking Coke with peanuts in the bottle, Woodell's drug in Arkadelphia, "wiggling" as a method of determining who would pick up a lunch tab, the Pickens store near Dumas, Cherokee Village, Hardy, the Sitting Bull restaurant at Cherokee Village, developer John Cooper, Paul's attempts to disguise a disgusting odor in his car using Hai Karate cologne, and the existence of dancing at Cherokee Village and accompanying belief that it was a den of iniquity; Bizarre Arkansas, with a story about reports of mysterious flying objects seen in the Ouachita Mountains in 1897; an interview with sisters Debra Brown and Regine Notto, who share their memories of family vacations in Hot Springs and the Grand Canyon; an interview with George West, the Butler Center's education coordinator, who discusses the upcoming Summer Seminar for Arkansas teachers which will focus on the work of Arkansas's Pulitzer Prize authors; interview conducted by David Stricklin, head of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies; Who You?, a genealogy segment featuring an interview with Maria Hoskins, a former senior staff member of Vic Snyder; interview conducted by Rhonda Stewart, the Butler Center's local history and genealogy expert; they discuss Hoskins' family history and upcoming publication, Down Home in Arkansas: A Family Reunion Story; an interview with Allen Alverson, Arkansas musician and member of Lark in the Morning, a band that will perform Celtic and Ozark roots music on vintage instruments tonight, Friday, March 18, at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater for Arkansas Sounds' Celtic Cultural Celebration.

Playing the stock market can be…tricky. And just as stock buy in/out prices can go up and down, so can the profits.  TRUTH: Money's being made whether you are or not. So who's profiting on your investments? The answer should be you right? Right. But more often than not, it's not.    Regrettably, too many retirees don't realize the damage that both hidden fees and future taxation can and will have on their retirement. This week on the David Lukas Show, David talks about all the money that's being made off of your investments in the form of fees.   During the first half of this week's episode, David addresses a question, sent in by a listener in Arkadelphia.    Beverly's question:  I Have a 401k that I'm getting ready to roll over into an IRA but just found out that some of it is after-tax money. What do you suggest that I do with this money. I'm currently drawing unemployment and I believe that drawing any of the money out of there could cancel my benefits. Although I do want to have some of my 401K money for later projects, I just don't want to do it right now. I'm 63 and currently looking for a work so I can get some insurance.  Thanks for any suggestions.    To hear what David—the retirement expert—has to say, listen to the entire show today! Tune in next week to hear what David has to say about Social Security and the taxation involved.   During the second half of the show, David explains how important it is to understand exactly how fees both damage retirement accounts and create lost opportunity costs. (Lost opportunity cost: The difference in return between a chosen investment and one that is necessarily passed up. Say you invest in a stock and it returns a paltry 2% over the year. In placing your money in the stock, you gave up the opportunity of another investment - say, a risk-free government bond yielding 6%. In this situation, your opportunity costs are 4% (6% - 2%--definition via Investopedia.) Every day, David encounters clients with investment accounts that have no real understanding of how they work—exactly how Wall Street wants it.    To learn more about all the hidden fees that could be eroding your retirement funds and how to safeguard your assets, listen to the rest of the episode today.   Uninterested in losing thousands of dollars in fees?  Tune in to the David Lukas Show each Saturday at 2:00pm. The David Lukas Show is the only radio program in Little Rock dedicated to Helping Savers Worry Less About Money®.   If you are ready to get started with The WorryFree Retirement® process, schedule a no cost consultation with David by calling: (501) 218-8880. Not sure if you're a saver, an investor , or a speculator? Take the FREE financial personality test at 3Personalities.com today.

This is a fun show by two IT sales reps trying to add some color to the DMR [Direct Market Reseller] world. In it they interview customers and prospect clients on good IT planning and implementation strategies. Enjoy this episode with Joey Andrews. He is the IT Director over at Arkadelphia School District. When did you get interested in technology? Back in college in the 80's Joey began to get interested in technology. He started at Arkadelphia School District back in 2005. When he first started the district had Pentium III's and Windows 98! I remember those days as a gamer in highschool. What hobbies do you have besides deploying systems and implementing switches? Joey likes to hunt and fish. He also enjoys watching his kids play baseball. Star Wars or Star Trek? And Why? Star Trek! Because Star Trek is based on a human future. Current / new technology you like: Joey like their new chromebooks although they have apple too. However, he is not a fan of Apple because of the price and difficulty managing them with active directory. Best IT moves of 2014-2015 YTD? Getting a 'Metro Area Network' and switching to fiber for bandwidth. The school is going to 500 Megs of bandwidth this year [good for a school in Arkansas with 2,000 students]. He also is glad he went with Aerohive for their wireless network although he states that xirrus wireless is a bit easier to program. Biggest Lesson learned? If Joey was able to go back to himself 10 years ago right when he started he would have told himself to not go to a 1-1 initiative [New Tech] until he had been able to fully implement a wireless system. His recommendation is to have 1 AP to classroom [1 AP : 15 Clients runs the best]. He says that you also need to watch out for cable companies that will be over redundant on the amount of cable you need. What brands do you like and why? Joey has used HP, Lenovo, and Dell. His favorite manufacturer for client is Dell. If you were on a tropical island and could only bring 1 piece of technology – what would it be and why? Joey would bring his Dell Laptop - that is all he really needs. He would watch YouTube and Netflix. GO TO http://techtalkinterviews.com/techtalk003/ to see the funny video short from this interview. AND VISIT http://techtalkinterviews.com/ for more great interviews.

Hayden sits down one-on-one with KNWA news anchor Matt Turner. Hayden starts by recalling the first time he ever met Matt, later the guys talk about Matt's life growing up in Arkansas, and getting recruited to play Division I football. They also talk about how Matt transferred to another school, and how he got into journalism. Finally Matt shares his thoughts on getting ready for fatherhood, and if he would encourage his daughter to go into journalism if she showed interest. Follow Matt on Twitter at @Matt__Turner, or like his Facebook fan page Matt Turner. Don't forget to follow Stoppage Time on Twitter @stoppagetimepod or like us on Facebook, Stoppage Time with Hayden Herrera. Follow Hayden on Twitter @haydenherrera.