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Coach Smith joins the podcast! Coach Smith is the offensive coordinator at East Texas Baptist University. We discuss how Coach Smith got into coaching. How Division III football is awesome. How recruiting works now in Division III. Discuss his leadership views, and much more! Twitter: coachrsmith12 Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Smith joins the podcast! Coach Smith is the offensive coordinator at East Texas Baptist University. We discuss how Coach Smith got into coaching. How Division III football is awesome. How recruiting works now in Division III. Discuss his leadership views, and much more! Twitter: coachrsmith12 Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Kaunitz is the Lead Pastor of New Beginnings Baptist Church, located in East Texas. Since his arrival in 2010, God has moved in a gracious way, allowing New Beginnings to baptize more than 2,200 people. The church has grown from an average of 450 in weekly worship attendance to three campuses and more than 2,750 people. Todd is a Pastor, conference speaker, and consultant who is passionate about leading people and churches to pursue God's presence through prayer. A graduate of East Texas Baptist University, Todd and his wife, Adrian, have been married for twenty-two years and have three children.

Dr. David S. Ritsema has served as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Waxahachie since 2012. He has taught on the faculty in the Graduate School of Ministry at Dallas Baptist University, the Doctoral of Ministry at Truett Seminary at Baylor University, and as a Resident Fellow at B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary, where he also serves on the Board of Governors. He holds a B.A. in Christian Ministry from East Texas Baptist University, an M.Div. in Theology from Truett Seminary, and a Ph.D. in New Testament from B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary. He has been serving in church ministry since 1997, including five pastorates in Texas. He regularly writes for GC2 and has authored a book titled Fear

The president of East Texas Baptist University joins former students to share the legacy of a Godly education. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/619/29

Our Uplifting Fruit series continues⁠⁠, a nine-week interview series on the fruit of the Spirit! Join us this week as we dive into the fruit of joy with our incredible guest, Onjalai Brown. ⁣ Onjalai radiates joy in all aspects of her life. Despite facing immense challenges that once threatened to consume everything, her unwavering faith and trust in God have fortified her spirit. Through her inspiring testimony, Onjalai is on a mission to empower women to fearlessly pursue their purpose and extend that empowerment to others they encounter.⁣ ⁣ An event planner extraordinaire, Onjalai currently works for the National Diversity Council, where she seizes the unique opportunity to extend invitations that challenge others to embrace God's call to love without limits. ⁣ ⁣ Onjalai recently earned her MBA from East Texas Baptist University, and she eagerly anticipates the path that God has prepared for her.⁣ ⁣ This uplifting conversation is packed with insights and inspiration, and despite technical difficulties and delays, we are thrilled to share it with you today! (Counting it all joy!) :) ⁣ Enjoy Uplifting the Fruit of Joy with Onjalai Brown! Check out the YouTube video for links and resources mentioned: https://youtu.be/4K1xWAgjKSQ?si=JDF8zRqekNomtDOe ⁣ Connect with Mission: Uplift: https://linktr.ee/missionuplift⁣ ⁣⁣ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missionuplift/message

The biggest compliment that I would give RJ (and this is a big reason I wanted to bring him on the podcast) is that he displays amazing leadership skills. He shares the gospel well, loves people greatly, and genuinely loves Jesus! RJ Miller is a track and field All American, an FCA huddle leader, and the president of FCA at East Texas Baptist University. Caleb and RJ talk everything faith, leadership, and how to make the right decision for Jesus even when it's hard! Check out this episode for some encouragement!

In this episode of the poetry edition, Rose Postma interviews Ellis Purdie about his poem “Nighthawk in Hand.” Ellis earned a Master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Southern Mississippi. He now teaches at East Texas Baptist University. When he is not teaching, he is usually reading, working on his own creative writing, seeing films, or working with animals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reformed-journal/message

We have another Team Player Podcast first today as we welcome our 1st Assistant Principal into the TPP Studios! If that weren't special enough, it was another TPP first as this meeting was scheduled on a chance occurrence at a local Old Katy coffee hot spot. Our guest coached for many years at his alma mater at Dulles HS with time not only as an assistant football coach, but also as a Head Soccer and Strength and Conditioning Coach, but he has now set his sights to a career as an administrator serving as an Assistant Principal at L.V. Hightower HS in Fort Bend ISD - welcome Stephen McCormick to the show! - Growing up in the legendary football town of Plano, TX just north of Dallas, where he grew up dreaming of starring for PESH - as a member of the Plano East Senior High Panther Football Team. But then after freshman year he made his move south down I-45 to the sweetest city in the country: Sugar Land, TX where he starred for the FBISD "Mothership" the original, the one and only John Foster Dulles Vikings! - Stephen talks his perspectives now as an administrator between the massive enrollments of the Plano ISD Senior Highs that house juniors and seniors only vs the numerous smaller campuses that make up Fort Bend ISD. - Coach tells us what it was like playing for FBISD Coaching Legend Jim Creech as well as being a part of a team that had one of the area's most innovative and high-scoring offenses of the 2000s. - After his playing days ended at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX, Coach came back home and spent his entire career back at his alma mater. Coach Kovo and Stephen take a trip down memory lane talking all things Dulles including who they saw as their rival: Elkins or Clements, the importance of data-driven strength and conditioning to athletics, and what he learned from coaching both girls and boys soccer and basketball. - Finally as a diehard UNC fan we hear Coach's Tar Heel Mt. Rushmore, and Stephen educates Coach Kovo on the difference between Columbia and CAROLINA Blue!! 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

Guest Speaker: Dr. Blair Blackburn President of East Texas Baptist University

About the Episode: Hear this group of men discuss how body image affects men as well as women. These men talk about their hope in the Lord and peace that comes from knowing your identity is based in being a son or daughter of the Most High not on how you look. How do we make something that is good like exercise not become an idol? The inward focus of “look at me” shift to “look at what God has done” is a hope of all believers. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guests: Pete Fitzsimmons has spent the last three years committed to The PE program; The Covenant School's Logic Football program, Rhetoric Boys Soccer program, and Rhetoric Baseball program. As a four-year collegiate soccer and baseball starter at East Texas Baptist University, he earned many accolades, including the Top Tiger Award (2010), Captain and All-ASC Third Team (2011), All-ASC First Team (2012), and All-ASC Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year (2012). Between his time at ETBU and Covenant, Coach Fitzsimmons attended the Kanakuk Institute (2015) and worked for K-Life Ministries and Park Cities Presbyterian Church. He currently attends and is active in community and service at Watermark Community Church. Drew Obenchain specializes in group fitness with the ability to scale workouts for all different levels of athletes. Kingdom Workouts provided tailored daily workouts to individual clients as well as offering in-person group training with other Kingdom members. Drew has always loved fitness and being active, he played multiple sports throughout his life, but his passion evolved once he was introduced to CrossFit during his sophomore year at Texas A&M. In 2012 he suffered a devastating back injury while training, which opened his eyes to the importance of proper training as well as physical therapy. Since then he has been motivated to teach others how to not just train hard, but to train well. He now works at Corpus Performance Training. When not training, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kara, and new baby, Hattie. He is grateful for the opportunity to pursue his passion of fitness as his full-time career and attributes it all to the goodness of God. Drew is married to Kara and they have a new baby, Hattie. https://www.corpusperformance.com/our-staff.html ​John Paul Schulze is the Director of Young Adults and Community Formation. He is married to the lovely Katie Schulze and they have two daughters and a son named Libby, Ellie, and JPIII. Come introduce yourself to John Paul on Sunday mornings in the Ambassadors Sunday Morning Community; he would love to meet you and help connect you to PCPC. Contact JohnPaul.Schulze@pcpc.org. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: PCPC counseling department https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500 and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

Sergio Ramos is the Church Engagement, Institution, and Denomination Initiatives Leader for Buckner International, developing and implementing engagement strategies for assigned churches, organizations, and institutions. He has worked for Buckner since 2008, and prior to his current position, he served as the Regional Director for International Operations in Russia, Albania, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras.Mr. Ramos holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from East Texas Baptist University and has obtained his Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Master's in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University.

Kelsie recently had the opportunity to speak to a Communications / Social Media class at East Texas Baptist University. The students had some great questions, and a few of them would apply to you as well! On her drive back home, Kelsie recorded a solo episode, sharing some wisdom for content marketing about planning, consistency, quality, and more. This is a short episode filled with a lot of great info!

A dozen different jobs over a 20 year career could prove trying for anyone but for Joshua Eargle, it's been a mission of impacting athletes for Christ. The new Tight Ends coach at Florida International University desires to help his team perform well on the football field but his greatest desire is to help young men learn what it means to Power Up for Christ.    Guest Bio: Joshua Eargle, who is entering his 20th season in coaching, was slotted as the Panthers' tight end coach in 2022.  Eargle arrived in Miami after serving as the senior offensive consultant at the University of Memphis and the tight end coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Kansas. The Texas native started his coaching career at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2003.  Eargle was named head football coach at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas in 2013. He turned around a struggling program to win the American Southwest Conference Championship in his third season.   Eargle played college football at Memphis and won the inaugural Top Tiger Award, presented to the player who battled back from adversity or overcame difficult circumstances to return to the field. He earned his Master's in sports administration from Southern Miss in 2004. The Eargles founded the Ruler of Hope foundation, whose mission is to provide support and research to medically fragile children. Following the 2018 season, Eargle won the Rare Disease Champion Award presented by Uplifting Athletes for his work in raising awareness for his young daughter Landrey's fight against life-threatening illnesses. His wife, Kristen, founded and hosts a national podcast, Coach's Wife Life. The Eargles have three children—Kourtney, Landrey and Stallings.   Links/Books/Resources mentioned in the show: Join Power Up You Tube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo84-tdih-z0PcqAh7lvbZQ The Heart of an Athlete 30-Day Devotional PDF: https://file.ac/UvlI0UtgjKE/ Join Power Up Family here on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerupsports/ Register for Power Up Tuesdays in October  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-daily-bread-ministries-power-up-tuesdays-tickets-406874571797   MB01CWGFYUVNFFD

I sat down this week and had such a great conversation with my friend, Maleia Taylor! Maleia is a senior softball player at East Texas Baptist University and is passionate about spreading the love of Jesus wherever she goes. Listen in as we discuss the journey of her losing her mom, finding hope in Jesus, her new PODCAST (go listen!! @The MESSage), & so much more! I cannot wait for y'all to be encouraged by this girl!

How can a university create opportunities for a greater workforce within its city?Dr. Jay Blair Blackburn, President of East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, joins Dave Quinn on this episode of Gone To Texas to discuss the exciting synergy between Marshall, Texas and ETBU.People are on the search for a higher quality of life within the place they work, and in small-town East Texas, there are more options that are packaged with a high quality of life. ETBU is expanding to help not only create opportunities for its students, but to also build a workforce that will attract companies to smaller cities, like Marshall.Dr. Blackburn discusses the partnership between the City of Marshall and the University, and why this partnership is so vital to the community as a whole. He also talks about the holistic approach ETBU has taken in building their workforce, in addition to the opportunities they're creating with a new project called Synergy Park.To learn more about ETBU, visit: https://www.etbu.edu/Or to check out the City of Marshall, visit: https://www.marshalledc.org/

Do you think you have influence? How can you leverage it for the sake of the Gospel? 1 Corinthians 3:18 says "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?"- so whether you are a current athlete or graduated athlete, you have influence as a Christ follower. Listen to this week's episode to hear about how to leverage your influence, be authentic, and make a lasting impact with your leadership. Josiah Jones: Josiah and his wife Cathy live in Dallas with their two daughters and son where he is currently on staff at Watermark Church in Dallas, TX where he works with “The Porch” young adult ministry where he gets to witness Jesus changing the world through the lives of young adults weekly. Josiah played college baseball at East Texas Baptist University. Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/josiah.d.jones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/theporch/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/paradigm_kc/?hl=en If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Follow us on instagram @_morethan.an.athlete ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're talking to a 3-sports all-stater today from our good friends east of the Sabine River in Louisiana! Whenever a former guest says Kovo you have to bring someone in we listen, especially when the recommendation is coming from our OG, Ep.1's Kendra Venzant! He is the DC of the Nimitz Cougars, he is a true Team Player as he has listened to the entire Team Player Podcast catalogue, and even pulled off a TPP first by referencing other episodes! He is the pride of Leesville, LA welcome Earl Westbrooks to the show! - Leesville born and raised, he grew up in fertile Football grounds as he recounts names like LSU's Cecil "The Diesel" Collins and the Jets Hall-of-Famer Kevin Mawae - Coach has pulled off another Team Player Podcast first as he has broken the streak of TPP alumni who entered college majoring in something else, he basically came out of the womb with a whistle around his neck! - Listen to how he fell in love with Marshall, TX during his time at East Texas Baptist University, and how his team thumped Coach Kovo's alma mater Austin College the one time they played, while Kovo had to dust off the record books to find the 15-11 Kangaroo victory over ETBU in 04 - "Styles Make Fights" listen to Coach Westbrooks describe the style his D plays, and how his attention to the "ART" of detail has paid off in getting lined up right - Coach describes how much he has learned coaching alongside retired Nimitz Head Coach, Rich Slater, and how his DL set the tone for an outstanding year on defense, and why he is buying up the Baylor team shop after the commitment of the best player he's ever coached - Listen to the story of how he met his wife who is a fellow coach, and how she helped him to get his start in coaching, as well as why he has Campus Athletic Coordinator written all over him with his love for all of the other sports on campus - Coach lists his favorite teams as the Saints, LSU Football, S.Carolina Women's Basketball (shoutout Dawn Staley and shoutout Nat'l Champs!), and the Lakers. Coach was an all-state point guard and he knows his women's hoops so we give him some tough Start/Bench/Cuts, one of which may never allow him to show his face in Louisiana again! It's another tough segment with names like Taurasi, Augustus, and Cynthia Cooper, followed by Brees/Burrow/Mahomes then OBJ/Jefferson/Chase and finally MJ/Lebron/Kobe. Join the Team Player Revolution! The biggest help is to leave a 5-star rating on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. This is what moves us up the rankings so more people can hear the stories of coaches changing lives. Get TPP updates on Twitter @coach_kovo Send us stories about coaches that made an impact in your life at teamplayerpodcast@gmail.com - we may read your story at the end of an episode or maybe your story will be the inspiration for a new episode of the show 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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Newly minted Abu Garcia College Fishing National Champions Kaden Proffitt and Cason Ragsdale of East Texas Baptist University lead off the show for a full breakdown of the big win on Fort Gibson Lake. Then, Kyle and Jody run through all the tournament news that's fit to print and talk about the return of spring fishing.

Today's guest: Monica Dudley-Weldon Her son was the 6th child diagnosed in the world! In November of 2012, Monica's twin son, Beckett, was the first to be diagnosed at Texas Children's Genetics Clinic with the gene mutation SYNGAP1. When Beckett was 4 months old, we noticed he was not meeting the same milestones as his twin sister. We then began a journey to find answers to help our son. She began to blog about his progress & this led to building a community of parents & caregivers & a strong support group. She is the Founder, President/CEO of Bridge the Gap – SYNGAP Education & Research Foundation. It is her passion to help support these families by raising awareness & creating a strong foundation that will accelerate a path to better therapies. She retired in 2016 after 23 years in education teaching secondary science. Her new focus is on building the programs & mission of Bridge the Gap – SYNGAP Education and Research Foundation. She is the Primary Investigator on the SYNGAP1 (MRD5) Registry & Natural History Study. She is a life member of the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals, DIA 2016 Patient Scholar, a member of the first-class of 2017 Illumina Ambassadors established in the United States, and a member of Women in Bio – Capital DC and Texas Chapters. In addition to leading the foundation, she is an author, public speaker, consultant on rare disease business strategies & advocates for rare disease legislation at both the federal & state levels. Several of her authored scientific publications include Nature Neuroscience, The Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, The Journal of Pediatrics, and Value in Health Journal. She is also an internationally known editorial contributor and key opinion leader for Pharma Boardroom, London. She has authored a book about her son Beckett's diagnostic journey called “Slow Moving Stream - My Special Boy”. She is a graduate from East Texas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Psychology (1991) & Secondary Certification in Education (1995). She is a Northwestern University Pritzker Law School candidate earning her Master in Science Law with a concentration in health and data privacy law. The projected graduation is in the Summer of 2022. She has five beautiful children, Haleigh (29), Taylor, USMC (27), Sawyer (24), & the twins Beckett & Pyper (13). A Global Genes 2015 & 2016 RARE Champion in Advocacy Award nominee & WEGO Health Awards Nominee for years 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2021 and chosen as a Global Shakers Rare Disease Awardee 2020 and 2021. To get in touch with Monica or follow her on Social Media: Founder of Syngap1 President/CEO SYNGAP1 Foundation 1012 14th Street NW, Suite 500 Washington DC 20005 O: 240-347-0302 C: 832-671-0010 Website: http://www.syngap1foundation.org Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SYNGAP1Foundation Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/Syngap1Fnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syngap1_foundation/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/syngap1foundation/

Bob Utley has been  a pastor and a professor for 51 years. He holds a Masters in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate in Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Bob has held faculty positions at several colleges in the U.S. such as East Texas Baptist University, as well as positions at universities in Armenia, Serbia, Haiti, and Mexico. He’s taught several TV/Radio commissioned series including “Verse By Verse” and “Life and Work” and Currently is also the content maker and curator of “freebiblecommentary.org” which has a YouTube channel and nearly 20k subscribers, His commentary has also been included in the logos bible software. Highlights: What does the word “hermeneutics” mean? What do people tend to get wrong most about the bible. How can we know we're interpreting the scriptures correctly?  Is the critique of the bible being imperfect a valid one?  Does the bible really have all the answers to the complex issues we face? “American Christianity” Practicals on how we can approach the bible with great honor for it’s complexity, but also practically learn from it. More On Bob’s Work: http://www.freebiblecommentary.org/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8E1... Subscribe at tepodcast.substack.com

Kenneth "K-Rock" Cline recaps the previous week's sporting moments at East Texas Baptist University. For more information on ETBU Athletics, visit us at GoETBUTigers.com. 

Inside today's podcast, I have with me Carrie Cotton. Carrie and I have a great conversation about Being Still (and how it doesn't just mean doing nothing). We talked about our circle of influence in spreading the gospel, our families, and writing! There's something for everyone! Being still is a mindful practice. "We are just trying to toss in enough rest so that we don't die." - Carrie Cotton. When Carrie said this during our interview my exact response was "oh my goshhhhhhh!" This is how most of us are living! Carrie is a life-long writer, exploring her passion for creative storytelling from a young age. She grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and attended East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas where she earned a BA in English. She currently lives with her husband and four children in the quaint Appalachian mountain town of Grassy Creek, North Carolina. When she's not writing or homeschooling, you can find her enjoying the fresh air and sunshine on the family farm. Carrie loves to write emotionally charged and gripping fiction, but above all, she seeks to glorify God with her words, and always point her readers towards Jesus. Get her books here! Dreamwalker Dark of Night Connect here! IG: @authorcarriecotton https://www.carriecotten.com/ ************************ Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu BRAND NEW The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu website: bodysoulandmind.info To Support Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here: https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu/support

Marcos Villegas, a 2018 Floresville High School alumnus, now plays baseball for the University of Texas at Dallas. He and the Comets triumphed over East Texas Baptist University 12-7, 5-1, May 13-14 in the American Southwest Conference finals to claim the championship. He hit a 2-run homer in the first inning of Game 1 against East Texas Baptist University. The UT-Dallas Comets won the conference's Blue Bracket to send them to the Gold Bracket against Red Bracket winners East Texas Baptist University. Villegas was named Blue Bracket tournament MVP, and was named to the Gold Bracket (finals) All-Tournament team. In...Article Link

Janae Shirley is the Head Coach of the softball team at East Texas Baptist University. She has posted a 443-130 record since being at the helm of the program and has changed her players' lives throughout. Coach Shirley shares her experiences and stories with us and how it has all taught her to become a better winner. Her deep understanding of the game allows her to extend the knowledge to her team. We discuss what it means to win the war and how important it is to know and trust your own capabilities on the field. We also go into detail about what it means to make sacrifices, how to respond to situations, and what it's like to coach an All-American athlete. Listen to the full episode to hear the stories of success. Visit our website for more content that can help you elevate your game! www.figureitoutbaseball.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fiob/support

Kenneth "KROCK" Cline talks to East Texas Baptist University head hockey coach Alain Savage about making the ACHA Division II National Tournament. It is the first time that ETBU has made the national tournament in their five years of existence of a program. 

Dr. Blackburn, President of East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, provides his testimony of Jesus and shares some of satan's attempts to interfere with God's will. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetestament/support

It is a special day for East Texas Baptist University women athletics on Women in Sports Day as we recognize some of our coaches and student-athletes on social media. Kenneth the "KROCK" Cline and Mark T. Robinson talk about the ETBU women in sports and about Tiger Athletics in general on this week's episode of the Texas Tigers Podcast.TIME LINEIntro - 0:00-10:44Women in Sports Segment - 11:14 (Kristin Cox, Farrah Dunaway, Janae Shirley and Darby Graff) Player Interview - 17:06 (RJ Miller) JUCY's Hamburger Comments - 29:00 (Brian Mayper) Closing - 33:17

The East Texas Baptist University men's and women's basketball play their second American Southwest Conference game of the season hosting Hardin-Simmons University on Saturday, January 9. Kenneth "KROCK" Cline and Mark T. Robinson come together to speak about this big double header for ETBU. Also hear from both head coaches Chris Lovell (MBB) and Blake Arbogast (WBB) and players from each team. Texas Tiger Pregame ShowWBB Preview - 0:00-10:55Player/Coach’s Comments - 4:50 (Kaia Williams, Mollie Ditmar, Kenidi White, Blake Arbogast) MBB Preview - 11:24-22:29Player/Coach’s Comments - 19:30 (Charlie Cochran, Aaron Gregg, Chris Lovell)

The East Texas Baptist University men's and women's basketball teams open American Southwest Conference play in Ornelas Gym against McMurry University. Kenneth "KROCK" Cline and Mark T. Robinson talk about the two teams facing McMurry to start the conference season. Also hear from both head coaches Chris Lovell (MBB) and Blake Arbogast (WBB) and players from each team.TimelineWBB Preview - 0:00-11:20Player/Coach’s Comments - 7:46 (Emma Stelzer, Brooke Webster, Blake Arbogast MBB Preview - 11:54-23:00 Player Comments - 16:04 (Logan Blow) Coach’s Comments - 16:58 (Chris Lovell)

Kristin is the Head Women’s Soccer Coach with East Texas Baptist University located in Marshall, Texas, she coaches the 2007 Girls North Texas ODP team, and she is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, we discuss how Kristin utilized her volleyball experience to develop her leadership skills, her Christ-centered philosophy that helps develop her student-athletes’ characteristics both on and off the field, and the value of keeping a positive mindset.Twitter: @etbu_wsoc; @coach_kcoxInstagram: @kriskris8; @etbuwomenssoccerhttps://goetbutigers.com/sports/womens-soccer0:25 background in soccer and current role2:00 playing volleyball then soccer in college3:55 How volleyball complements her soccer playing5:55 the moment Kristin realized she wanted to become a coach9:20 sharing her experience as an Assistant Coach with East Texas Baptist University10:44 current coach education and discussing both pathways: USSF and United Soccer Coaches13:00 Transitioning from the Assistant to the Head Coach with ETBU15:35 Christ-centered philosophy to help develop players’ characteristics off the field16:55 helping student-athletes build self-confidence19:50 differences between coaching at the collegiate level vs. the ODP team22:30 working through the situation of a new/ incoming player coming into the program and taking an upperclassman’s spot24:35 managing a 3-hour commute between the college and the ODP team27:30 key takeaways from Kristin’s own coaching experience29:25 favorite pieces of being a member of the 30 Under 30 Program32:00 women’s group providing support and mentorship to female coaches34:55 Moving towards the end of 202036:15Final three coaching points40:30 One piece of advice for any coach--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Eagle Hour welcomes Adam Ledyard, Assistant AD for Communications at East Texas Baptist University, talk about Southern Miss interim head coach when he was at ETBU as head coach. Also, Jason Bailey from To The Top Talk about Southern Miss sporting news. Plus Kelly Sanner talks about the news in the sporting world and remembering 9/11.

Coach Rainbolt joins the RAPP for Episode 21 to discuss his Women's Basketball Program at ETBU! He enters his fourth season as the head coach for the women's basketball team and is the fastest coach to 60 wins at ETBU in the NCAA Division III era. He has put ETBU on the map for women's basketball in three years building a program from scratch producing three straight 20-win seasons for the first time since the late 1990s. He also won the program's first American Southwest Conference Tournament Championship in 2017-18 finishing in the NCAA Division III Elite Eight falling to #2 Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. Rainbolt is no stranger to the ASC as he has coached at Concordia University-Texas and McMurry University. Prior to coming back to NCAA Division III, he spent two years in his hometown of Sweetwater, Texas, as the Girls Athletic Coordinator and Head Girls Basketball Coach. He may be reached at rrainbolt@etbu.edu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stewart-richards/message

Hello Friends, Welcome back to another episode of the D.W.E.L.L. Podcast. We are so thankful and grateful that you have joined us today! On today's Real Talk episode we welcome our special guest, Jennifer Wood, to the conversation. Jennifer graduated from East Texas Baptist University in May 2000 with a BA in Psychology. In the fall of 2000, she moved to Monroe, LA to attend The University of Louisiana at Monroe. In 2002, she graduated with a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. After college, Jennifer worked with the Texas Youth Commission and with Adult, Child, and Family Counseling. In June 2006, she became a Licensed Professional Counselor, and since that time, she has worked in various settings to provide counseling to adult, families, and children for, but not limited to, marriage and family issues, play and art therapy, eating disorders, grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, and spiritual issues. Jennifer feels a true heart calling from the Lord to work with those who are hurting and in need. She believes that we are created to fellowship with the Lord, and the only way to experience a life of joy is through a personal and growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Jennifer and her husband have been married for almost 18 years. They have 2 sons and live in Tyler, Texas. If you are looking for a safe place to experience Christian counseling as well as whole health therapeutic services The Bridge is a great place to begin. You can meet their team as well as see a list of all of the services they provide at www.thebridgetherapy.com. As always we invite you to connect with the D.W.E.L.L. team through: Facebook: @DWELLMINISTRY1 Instrgram : @d_w_e_l_l_ Our Website: www.dwellministry.com We love you and will see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dwelldaily/message

In episode 80, the guys welcome Marlins Minor Leaguer Casey Combs on the podcast. Our interview with Casey features his unique baseball background, dominating D3 ball at East Texas Baptist University, and his unexpected path to professional baseball. The rest of the podcast includes how he's coping with quarantine life, hilarious rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Baseball Slang). 0:00-8:28 | Intro + Podcast Preview 8:29-16:48 | Casey Intro + Baseball Background 16:49-25:39 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Baseball Superstitions, and MJ vs. LeBron) 25:40-31:16 | College Career at ETBU + Hitting Mentality 31:17-39:40 | Unique Draft Process + Quarantine Daily Routine 39:41-46:16 | Fantasy BS - Baseball Slang (Good Morning, Good Evening, and Good Night, The Show, and Going Ya-Ya) 46:17-53:32 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

Coach Kyle Coats is a defensive analyst at the University of Texas, Hook'em Horns. Coach Coats was previously the DC at East Texas Baptist University and spent time as Hardin- Simmons University. UT competes in the Spread Conference of American, the Big 12. Coach Coats shares his knowledge of secondary play in the 3 high safety defense and his thoughts on 3 over/ 3 under Coverage. Any questions please reach out via Twitter @CarterRamsFB or adam.carter@gcpsk12.org. Please subscribe and rate the podcast and check out previous episodes.

Financial Advisor, Brandon Renfro, explains the what the stimulus package means for families and how you should handle the incoming income. He explains if you should be spending the money or saving and how will it affect your taxes next year. Brandon is a fee only financial advisor and Assistant Professor of Finance at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX. He has been in the Arkansas Army National Guard since 2009 and is an Infantry Captain in the 39th Infantry Brigade. His wife Callie is a stay-at-home mom and cares for their daughter, Brooklyn, and son, Jackson. Resources mentioned in this episode: FREE 5 Day Cutting Expenses Challenge: https://www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/cutting-expenses-challenge/ Brandon's website: https://www.brandonrenfro.com/ https://www.brandonrenfro.com/virtual-financial-advisor/ Favorite book: A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel (aff link) https://amzn.to/2ygQKCj Special Guest: Brandon Renfro.

Brian Mayper is the Head Football Coach at East Texas Baptist University, in Marshall, TX. He has coached in high school, all 3 Divisions in College, and professionally in Europe. He has a strong passion for Jesus and message of Unity. He is married to Theresa and they have 2 daughters.

Dr. Norman Blackaby, Professor of Religion at East Texas Baptist University, shares with us about the love of God and the impact it should have on our lives.

Rusty Rainbolt, Head Basketball Coach at East Texas Baptist University joins us on this week's podcast. Rusty shares great insight on how he builds culture at ETBU, how they develop leaders, and how he has learned to coach in a much healthier state.

Episode 59: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brandon Renfro , he was in the Arkansas Army National Guard since 2009 and an Infantry Captain in the 39th Infantry Brigade but now he is a fee only financial advisor and Assistant Professor of Finance at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX.   In this episode, Brandon discusses The Fame 4 Percent Rule and the Key Factors planning for your retirement. By the end of this episode you will know what the Fame 4 Percent Rule is, why does this matter, and how to adjust it as well as knowing some key factors about retirement inorder to be able to relax and enjoy life once you're done with the success of building your wealth. Enjoy! - Recommended resource(s): “A Random Walk Down Wallstreet” https://amzn.to/31kDoOy - Big idea/parting advice: Just start! Learn, and take action on saving for your retirement! - You can reach out to them here: https://www.brandonrenfro.com/virtual-financial-advisor/ Follow Brandon on Twitter -- @ RenfroPhD Brandon's website - https://www. https://www.brandonrenfro.com/ https://www.etbu.edu/about-etbu/faculty-and-staff/dr-brandon-renfro https://www.facebook.com/RenfroPhD/ https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/advisors/brandon-renfro-cfp-ph-d/ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE - Blog: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ Free Audible book: http://www.audibletrial.com/MilitaryMillionaire - Join me in the BiggerPockets Pro community! https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/we-recommend-BP-Pro/ - Books I recommend First read: https://amzn.to/2KcTEww Real Estate Investing: https://amzn.to/2ltPRNm Real Estate Investing: https://amzn.to/2yxFBNf Real Estate Investing: https://amzn.to/2IhQ1QI Building Wealth: https://amzn.to/2ttiwpf Efficiency: https://amzn.to/2K1eRdy Efficiency: https://amzn.to/2yvuu7K Negotiating: https://amzn.to/2tmCyT7 THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR'S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

Janae Shirley, head softball coach at East Texas Baptist University, joins us on todays podcast. Janae has built the East Texas Baptist softball program to one of the best programs in the country. She shares some ideas on what has helped her grow ETBU softball.

Thad Fortune is currently the Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach at Odessa Permian HS, in Odessa, TX. He played college football at East Texas Baptist University, and also coached at ETBU for 4 years. He is married and they have 2 sons. Thad and his wife are active leaders in Coaches Outreach and their Annual Marriage Retreat.

Bo Martino Is the pitching coach at Stephen F Austin University, a D1 program based in East Texas. He is the founder of Johnny Wholestaff and the Rapsodo pitching text group. He returned to Nacogdoches for the 2019 season following a two-year stint as the pitching coach at NCAA Division II institution Cedarville University. Through his two seasons on the Yellow Jackets' staff, Martino helped Cedarville advance to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament in 2017. At the conclusion of the 2018 campaign, one of Martino's pitchers - senior Josh Kneeland - secured All-GMAC Honorable Mention accolades after leading the team with 78 strikeouts through 38 games. Before moving to Ohio to join up with the Yellow Jackets, Martino spent the fall of 2016 at Northeast Texas Community College. For the 2015 season, Martino was installed as the pitching coach at NCAA Division III institution LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. Under Martino's watch, the YellowJackets amassed 219 strikeouts through 296 innings. That season, LeTourneau made the cut for the American Southwest Conference Tournament. His year in Longview was preceded by a two-year stint as the 'Jacks' volunteer assistant coach in charge of pitching. Martino was instrumental in the development of SFA's Cameron Gann who was a 27th-round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2015 MLB Draft. Gann currently ranks second in program history in wins and third in both innings pitched and strikeouts. Martino was also on staff at East Texas Baptist University and in the high school ranks before coming to SFA. Hailing from Marshall, Texas, Martino earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology from East Texas Baptist University where he was a four-year baseball letterwinner for the Tigers. During his junior season, he helped the squad reach the American Southwest Conference Tournament. Martino went on to collect his master's degree in human performance from SFA during his first stint on the 'Jacks' coaching staff. Martino and his wife, Natalie, reside in Nacogdoches with their son, Bauer (named after Trevor Bauer). Bo and Sammy discuss: His path to be a Pitching Coach at Stephen F Austin University. What incoming high school baseball players like Sammy should focus on to be attractive as a prospect for a D1 school. How many people miss taking advantage of the baseball potential by missing their growth windows between 13-15. The background on why Bo started the Johnny Wholestaff website and Rapsodo Pitching Text group. A deeper discussion on what Rapsodo is and how it is used at a baseball program like Stephen F Austin University A look at how Bo would work with a pitcher like Sammy based on a recent Rapsodo session (a discussion of velocity, spin rate, Bauer Units, and spin axis). Who Bo would have as his all time #2, 3 and 4 hitters in a lineup. You can follow Bo on Twitter and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playballkid/message

Scotty Walden is currently the WR Coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. Prior to Southern Miss, he served as Head Football Coach for 1 season at East Texas Baptist University. Last year, Scotty was honored by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) by being a Top 35 coach under 35 years of age. He […]

Brandon Curran shares his unique journey from a random night of deciding to go shoot at a playground to a manager at the University of Texas to being the head basketball coach at East Texas Baptist University.

Coach Jason Bachtel is currently the Offensive Coordinator at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX. He played QB at Howard Payne University. Jason is married to Tara and they have four children: Talen, Bailee, Brooklyn, and newborn Blaire.   Follow him on Twitter: @coachemup17

In this episode, Emily interviews Dr. Brandon Renfro, a finance professor and financial advisor. Brandon shares the tortuous path that led him to his current faculty position at East Texas Baptist University and side business in retirement advising. They discuss the long-term financial effects of doing a PhD - both positive and negative - and how to have a successful retirement even if you can't save (much) during your PhD training.

Episode 59: Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brandon Renfro , he was in the Arkansas Army National Guard since 2009 and an Infantry Captain in the 39th Infantry Brigade but now he is a fee only financial advisor and Assistant Professor of Finance at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX.   In this episode, Brandon discusses The Fame 4 Percent Rule and the Key Factors planning for your retirement. By the end of this episode you will know what the Fame 4 Percent Rule is, why does this matter, and how to adjust it as well as knowing some key factors about retirement inorder to be able to relax and enjoy life once you're done with the success of building your wealth. Enjoy! - Recommended resource(s): “A Random Walk Down Wallstreet” https://amzn.to/31kDoOy - Big idea/parting advice: Just start! Learn, and take action on saving for your retirement! - You can reach out to them here: www.brandonrenfro.com Follow Brandon on Twitter -- @ RenfroPhD Brandon's website - https://www. https://www.brandonrenfro.com/ https://www.etbu.edu/about-etbu/faculty-and-staff/dr-brandon-renfro https://www.facebook.com/RenfroPhD/ https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/advisors/brandon-renfro-cfp-ph-d/ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Q3EvfE - Blog: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/start-here/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ Free Audible book: http://www.audibletrial.com/MilitaryMillionaire - Join me in the BiggerPockets Pro community! https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/we-recommend-BP-Pro/ - Books I recommend First read: https://amzn.to/2KcTEww Real Estate Investing: https://amzn.to/2ltPRNm Real Estate Investing: https://amzn.to/2yxFBNf Real Estate Investing: https://amzn.to/2IhQ1QI Building Wealth: https://amzn.to/2ttiwpf Efficiency: https://amzn.to/2K1eRdy Efficiency: https://amzn.to/2yvuu7K Negotiating: https://amzn.to/2tmCyT7 THIS SITE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE MY OWN. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR OR THE AUTHOR'S INVITED GUEST POSTERS, AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

There are just a few weeks left in the fall semester and many schools are competing in their final events of 2018. In this episode we talk with several winners from events that have taken place in the past few weeks. Those will include teams representing both Bethel and East Texas Baptist University. Another hot topic is the race for Cabela's School of the Year Presented by Abu Garcia. A new rule change to points distribution is in place for the 2018-19 season and we will talk with a representative from Murray St. University to discuss how they are hoping this helps their chances at winning the SOY title.

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset we speak with Scotty Walden, receivers coach for the University of Southern Mississippi. We discuss how he became a collegiate play-caller while serving as a graduate assistant, some of the lessons he learned as a 26 year-old head coach, and he offers some advice for young coaches. Coach Walden's career began at Sul Ross State as a graduate assistant in 2012. Before the season began, the offensive coordinator left, and the head coach handed Walden the reins to the offense as a 22 year-old in his first year of coaching. After leading the NCAA in total yards and averaging almost 49 points per game that season, Coach Walden was named the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at East Texas Baptist University (2013-2015). In 2016, he was named head coach at ETBU. Walden is in his second season coaching receivers at Southern Mississippi. [0:28] Start of interview [1:13] Sul Ross State graduate assistant and offensive coordinator [3:58] Attributes of young head coaches [6:05] Transition to East Texas Baptist [8:35] Developing a coaching philosophy [11:46] The importance of evolution, change, and growth [14:41] Simplistic, yet dominant offensive identity [18:42] First playbook drawn up in a library [22:34] The breakthrough point [25:09] Nike Coach of the Year Clinic [26:58] How to simplify your offense [31:25] Adjusting from being a head coach to a position coach [36:19] Advice for young coaches [39:37] Interviewing Mike Cross [41:19] Recruiting in Mississippi You can follow Scotty Walden on Twitter and read more about his time as a young head coach. Have any questions, comments, or ideas for the show? Send us an email at podcast@afca.com. 

About my guest: Author/Speaker/Editor Linda W. Yezak Author or coauthor of seven titles and contributor to several collections.Two-time Genesis finalist, one-time Carol award finalist.Winner of the 2011 Grace Award for Christian Romance.Winner of the 2017 Texas Author’s Association Best in Christian Fiction award.Grand prize winner of the East Texas Baptist University’s short story contest.Honorable Mention from Saturday Evening Post’s Great American Fiction contest.Former content editor for two small publishers and line (copy) editor for an ezine.Former editorial assistant for a literary agent.Currently working for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas as a content/general editor for various imprints, per contract.Newest release, Ride to the Altar, Book 3 of the Circle Bar Ranch seriesUpcoming release, Ice Melts in Spring, in A Southern Season, to be published in November by LPC’s Firefly Southern Fiction imprint. Books: Circle Bar Ranch Series: (Rodeo, Ranching and Romance) Give the Lady a RideFinal RideRide to the Altar RELEASED THIS MONTH (JULY)?? Collections: A Southern Season: Four Stories From a Front Porch SwingComing Home: A Tiny House Collection Stand-Alone Books: Skydiving to LoveThe Cat Lady’s Secret Non-Fiction: Writing in ObediencePublic Speaking for Newbies

Brian, Jacob, and Zack are student athletes at East Texas Baptist University and also recently formed their group called “Heat On The Hill”. These 3 young men play football at ETBU, but more importantly have a passion for Jesus and making HIM known. Follow them on Twitter at @Heat_Hill

On May 16, 2016, the Supreme Court decided Zubik v. Burwell, the lead case in a consolidated series, with the other petitioners including Priests for Life, Southern Nazarene University, Geneva College, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington, East Texas Baptist University, and Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged.The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) requires that group health plans and health insurance issuers provide coverage for women’s “preventative care,” or face financial penalties. Although the ACA does not define preventative care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), relying on the Institute of Medicine, determined that the term encompassed, among other things, all FDA-approved contraceptive methods, including drugs and devices that could induce an abortion. Federal regulations require petitioners to cover these contraceptives as part of their health plans, unless petitioners submit a form either to their insurer or to the Federal Government, stating that they object on religious grounds to providing contraceptive coverage. Petitioners resisted, asserting that submitting the notice substantially burdened the exercise of their religion, in violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. The ensuing litigation yielded different outcomes in different U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court granted certiorari. Following oral argument, the Court requested supplemental briefing from the parties addressing “whether contraceptive coverage could be provided to petitioners’ employees, through petitioners’ insurance companies, without any such notice from petitioners.” -- After receiving the supplemental briefs the Supreme Court vacated the judgments of the Courts of Appeals by a vote of 8-0 and remanded the cases to the Third, Fifth, Tenth, and D.C. Circuits, respectively. The Court’s per curiam opinion explained that “‘the parties on remand should be afforded an opportunity to arrive at an approach going forward that accommodates petitioners’ religious exercise while at the same time ensuring that women covered by petitioners’ health plans ‘receive full and equal health coverage, including contraceptive coverage.’” Furthermore, the Court indicated it was expressing no view on the merits of the cases and stated that “nothing in this opinion, or in the opinions or orders of the courts below, is to affect the ability of the Government to ensure that women covered by petitioners’ health plans ‘obtain, without cost, the full range of FDA-approved contraceptives.’" At the same time, the Court noted, throughout this litigation, petitioners had made the Government aware of their view that they meet “the requirements for exemption from the contraceptive coverage requirement on religious grounds” and nothing in the Court’s opinion, or in the opinions or orders of the courts below, “precludes the Government from relying on this notice, to the extent it considers it necessary, to facilitate the provision of full contraceptive coverage going forward.” And because the Government may rely on this notice, the Court indicated, “the Government may not impose taxes or penalties on petitioners for failure to provide the relevant notice.” -- Justice Sotomayor issued a concurring opinion, joined by Justice Ginsburg. -- To discuss the case, we have Roger Severino, who is Director, DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society, The Heritage Foundation.

On March 23, 2016, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Zubik v. Burwell, the lead case in a consolidated series, with the other petitioners including Priests for Life, Southern Nazarene University, Geneva College, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington, East Texas Baptist University, and Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged. -- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) requires that group health plans and health insurance issuers provide coverage for women’s “preventative care,” or face financial penalties. Although the ACA does not define preventative care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), relying on the Institute of Medicine, determined that the term encompassed, among other things, all FDA-approved contraceptive methods, including drugs and devices that could induce an abortion. Although the government exempted “religious employers” from this mandate, the exemption was narrowly defined and did not extend to petitioners. The government did, however, offer non-profit entities such as petitioners an “accommodation.” -- Under the accommodation, which was modified in the course of litigation, an objecting religious nonprofit entity complies if it provides the government with a notice that includes “the name of the eligible organization,” its “plan name and type,” and the name and contact information for any of the plan’s third-party administrators (TPAs) and health insurance issuers. Upon receiving the notice, the government notifies the objecting entity’s insurance company or TPA, which then must provide payments for the requisite contraceptive products and services. A number of objecting non-profits sought relief in various federal courts, arguing that the accommodation violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) of 1993. The resulting litigation produced a series of fractured opinions and a split in the Courts of Appeals, with non-profit religious organizations prevailing in the Eighth Circuit but losing in a number of others. -- After imposing a brief injunction on enforcement against petitioners while it considered various petitions for certiorari, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a number of petitions and consolidated the cases for oral argument on the following question: whether the HHS Mandate and its “accommodation” violate RFRA by forcing religious nonprofits to act in violation of their sincerely held religious beliefs, when the Government has not proven that this compulsion is the least restrictive means of advancing any compelling interest. On March 29, the Court also issued a detailed order requiring the parties to brief “whether and how contraceptive coverage may be obtained by petitioners'’ employees through petitioners’ insurance companies, but in a way that does not require any involvement of petitioners beyond their own decision to provide health insurance without contraceptive coverage to their employees.” -- To discuss the case, we have Roger Severino, who is Director, DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society, The Heritage Foundation.

Kevin Adelsberger has had the opportunity to sit down with the leaders of four Jackson colleges, and now he welcomes the fifth: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University. This Jackson transplant shares his journey with education that brought him through Texas A&M, East Texas Baptist University, and Baylor University before ever coming to Union. Find out how the sixteenth president of Union has found a home in Jackson and what his vision for the future of his school entails.