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RV camping is changing, and this week we’re looking at three stories that could have an impact on how and where we travel. First, we dig into the rising cost of camping. We’ve all seen RV resorts charging $100, $150, and even $200 or more per night—but are those prices really becoming the new normal? We look beyond the headlines at what RVers are actually paying, the difference between traditional campgrounds and destination resorts, and when the price of a campsite starts becoming difficult to justify. Next, we head into the National Forests. The U.S. Forest Service is considering changes to how motorized access is managed on National Forest System lands. The proposal could eventually mean greater access to existing roads and potentially more opportunities for dispersed camping, while still allowing restrictions for safety, environmental protection, maintenance, and other concerns. We discuss why the RV Industry Association supports the general direction of the proposal, what it could mean for RVers and overlanders, and why increased access could also bring some challenges. Finally, Kenny shares something he recently discovered while overnighting at a Cracker Barrel in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Along with the familiar RV parking, the location has Tesla Superchargers—including a trailer-friendly charging spot that allows someone towing a camper to charge without disconnecting. And Hattiesburg isn’t alone. Trailer-friendly Tesla Superchargers are appearing at a number of Cracker Barrel locations around the country. Could pull-through charging stations help solve one of the biggest inconveniences of towing an RV with an electric vehicle? And could we eventually see more travel centers designing EV charging areas specifically for vehicles towing trailers? In this episode: Are 100–200 campsites really becoming normal? What are RVers actually getting for those higher nightly rates? When does a hotel become a better value than an RV site? What is the Forest Service proposing for motorized access? Could the changes create more opportunities for dispersed camping? Why is the RV Industry Association supporting the proposal? Could increased access create new problems on public lands? Kenny’s overnight stay at Cracker Barrel in Hattiesburg, Mississippi Trailer-friendly Tesla Superchargers at Cracker Barrel Why pull-through charging could matter to RVers Could EV towing become considerably more practical as charging infrastructure improves? From campground prices and public-land access to an unexpected glimpse at the future of electric RV travel, there’s a lot happening that could shape how RVers travel in the years ahead.The post RV Camping Is Changing: Prices, Public Lands & EV Travel appeared first on Beyond The Wheel.The post RV Camping Is Changing: Prices, Public Lands & EV Travel appeared first on Beyond The Wheel.

This week David and I sit down with Jaeger Ingram from Connors State College after a pretty good weekend down in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.Jaeger, shooting under Coach Johnny King, came home as the Men's Open Compound Champion from the USA Archery Regional Tournament.We wanted to get him on and talk about more than just the win. We get into how he managed the course throughout the weekend, his setup, and probably most importantly, his shot process and what he does to keep executing when the pressure starts to build.We also talk about shooting at the collegiate level, being part of the program at Connors State, and what Jaeger is working toward next.It's always fun getting some of Oklahoma's young shooters on the show, especially when they're out there representing our state and bringing home championships.Give this one a listen.The Oklahoma Archery Podcast is proudly supported by:H&H ArcherySummit Bowstrings, LLCCooper Heat and AirRed Dirt ArcheryFind the Oklahoma Archery Podcast on YouTube and Facebook or wherever you listen to podcasts.Oklahoma archers talking Oklahoma archery.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, and Head Coach Blake Anderson discuss the loss to UConn and preview Saturday's matchup at Tulane. Live from Walk On's in Hattiesburg....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Lord of the Spreadsheets Kevin, Big Sky Brigit and Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We get serious for a moment, then we get fake serious and say goodbye to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, then it is time to break down what could be our Sickos Committee Game of the Week, Wyoming and Central Michigan, CHEERIO! IT'S ARIZONA STATE AND KANSAS IN LONDON, Pitt vs Cuse "They're not rivals, they just play a lot", the last game for Northwestern at Lake Michigan, LSU at Ole Miss is normally Sickos anyway without Lane Kiffin, early morning Chicken & Waffles with Coastal and Delaware, Measuring Stick games for Temple vs Toledo and Nevada and MTSU, UConn is kicking it in Hattiesburg, we're sorry Dave Doeren, FIU vs FAU with the weird trophy that we make better? Florida vs Auburn, North Texas at Texas State, FSU fired their AD and now they get to play Bama? Purdue Pete and UCLA is Star Wars, Commish doesn't know who Hatsune Miku is, New Mexico at Oklahoma hmmmm, West Virginia vs Virginia in Charlotte, James Franklin takes on September Maryland, WAKE UP ARKANSAS, Join all the Divorced Dads at Western Michigan at Rice, THE NEW BALANCE DAD BOWL MAINE VS BOSTON COLLEGE, Skyhawking in Memphis, IVY League Back, come on Idaho, Monmouth is out looking for REVENGE, Our Dayton Flyers are on the road, everyone POINT AT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our officially licensed merch here https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/NEW SICKOS FC JERSEYS FOR SALE https://oliveandyork.com/products/sickos-fcUSE CODE SICKOS20 for 20% off your first Homefield Order https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7440576.637f9dCheck out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeJASNA SOLUTIONS - Precision Paid Search Strategies That Drive Real Business Results. GO TO JASNASOLUTIONS.COM/Sickos to get a free performance snapshot today! IT'S A FREE consultation (ITS A REAL COMPANY)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, and Coach Blake Anderson recap the loss to Auburn and preview Saturday's game with UConn. Live from Walk On's in Hattiesburg....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPONSOR: -- The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ We are fresh off the first stop of the "Are You Ready?" Tour with plenty of stories and three more cities to go! We recap all the hilarious hits, misses, and laughs that happened in Montgomery last weekend! See you this Friday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi! The weekend also brought plenty of pro and college football action. Texas has a huge comeback win against Ohio State. Oregon gets upset by Oklahoma State. Cosmo the Cougar needs to check the location of his tail. Coach Deion Sanders speaks in tongues after Colorado wins. The NFL saw big wins and big injuries. In politics, Mamdani and AOC are seen giggling with each other while the names of 9/11 victims are being read. A man waving a Palestinian flag runs onto the field during the Mets-Yankees game. Charlie Kirk's statue at TPUSA headquarters was vandalized. We break it all down. ► Find more at http://www.RickBurgessShow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, and Head Coach Blake Anderson recap the 49-3 win over Alcorn State and look ahead to Saturday's matchup against Auburn. Live from Walk On's in Hattiesburg....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Head Coach Blake Anderson preview the upcoming football season and Saturday's opener against Alcorn State. Live from Walk On's in Hattiesburg.....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever looked at your life and wondered how you ended up here? The diagnosis came. The relationship fractured. The dream died. The future you imagined disappeared. Suddenly, you're living in unfamiliar territory—an exile of the soul. In this episode, Cliff Burris and Anna Valentine talk with Embodied Holiness host Susan Eaton about her latest book: Even in Exile –Rediscovering Hope and Joy When Your World Turns Upside Down. This discussion offers hope for anyone navigating disappointment, anxiety, relational brokenness, loss, or unanswered prayers. Use this link to access your copy of Even in Exile. ABOUT SUSAN: Rev. Susan Eaton is a pastor, author, mentor, retreat leader, and host ofThe Embodied Holiness Podcast. Passionate about helping people encounter God in practical, life-giving ways, she guides others toward deeper spiritual formation through Scripture, spiritual practices, teaching, and soul care.​​Susan is the author of Reclaiming Joy, You're Gonna Be Okay, and Even in Exile, which releases August 18, 2026. Through her writing, speaking, retreats, and pastoral ministry, she encourages people to discover God's presence and faithfulness in every season of life, especially during times of disappointment, uncertainty, and suffering. She holds degrees from the University of Mississippi and Asbury Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Formation and Soul Care at Friends University in Wichita, KS. Susan serves as Discipleship Pastor at Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she helps people cultivate meaningful relationships with God and one another.​When she's not writing, teaching, or podcasting, Susan loves walking the family dog (Mabel), practicing yoga, spending time outdoors, reading, and watching movies or Netflix series with her family. She and her husband, Stewart, live with their two children in Hattiesburg.​You can connect with Susan at revsusaneaton.com and on Instagram @suseaton and @embodiedholiness.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website. 

Bill Lampton: Hi there. Welcome to The Biz Communication Show. I’m your host, Bill Lampton, the Biz Communication Guy. The Biz Communication Show is in its eighth year of bringing you business communication tips and strategies that will boost your business. Fortunately, I don’t rely only on my comments, and neither will you. As always, I have a stimulating, highly informative, and helpful guest. Today, I know that you will be glad to hear from my guest, Dr. Beverly Smallwood of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Smallwood is a licensed psychologist and professional speaker who has been working with organizations for more than 40 years in nine countries around the world. Bev founded her clinical and consulting organization, The Hope Center, in 1984. In her clinic, she has counseled and coached literally thousands of individuals and families in all the struggles of life. Her clients include hospitals and other healthcare organizations, financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and several national governments. She often speaks on burnout. Bev’s the author of the book This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen to Me: 10 Make-or-Break Choices When Life Steals Your Dreams and Rocks Your World. Her upcoming book is entitled All the Rage: Detox Angry Relationships, Build Emotional Immunity, and Find Your Missing Peace. Bev has frequently been featured on TV, radio, podcasts, and other online media. So I know that you welcome me in joining Dr. Bev Smallwood. Hello, Bev! Dr. Bev Smallwood: Hello there, Bill! Bill Lampton: It’s delightful to host you, and I will let our viewers and listeners know that you and I grew up in that same small town— Dr. Bev Smallwood: The same small town! Bill Lampton: —Mississippi. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Look what—I mean, we should be their unique claim to fame, I think. Don’t you? (laughs) Bill Lampton: (laughs) Well, we’ll have to ask some of them about that. I don’t—I don’t think we can—I mean, we’re not in politics, so we can’t just announce it. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Right. Bill Lampton: And now, of course, you’re in, as I mentioned, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where you got your higher education and you’ve had your practice for a long time so effectively. I’d like to begin, Bev, first of all, welcoming you again. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Thank you. Thank you. Bill Lampton: And then secondly, let’s talk about that upcoming book. I gave the title, All the Rage. Dr. Bev Smallwood: All the Rage. And actually, I just recognized that when we sent you that, the subtitle has been changed since then. So let me give the real subtitle. It’s All the Rage: How to Deal with Angry People Without Becoming One Yourself. Bill Lampton: That sounds so vital, and it sounds so timely. I think if any of us spend very much time on the internet at all, it just amplifies, I think, because many people think they have anonymity there, even though their name and picture are there. That’s one place that we find so much anger. And in letters to the editor, I see a lot of anger going on. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Right. Bill Lampton: So what are some of the possible examples of rage that you mention, and then more importantly, how do we address them? What do you suggest that we do to bring a bit of calmness and sanity in the midst of all this? Dr. Bev Smallwood: Yeah. Well, as you said, all you have to do is turn on any kind of media, whether it’s online or the TV or wherever you want to turn it on, and you see that. And the news—I mean, just turn on the news and you’ll see the murders and the violence and all of those things. But even more importantly, Bill, is in our workplaces and in our homes, many of us are living walking on eggshells and not knowing when we’re going to say the wrong thing, or what we can say to whom, and just how to keep our own selves calm so that we’re not controlled by those things that happen to us. Bill Lampton: I think something I’d like to add to that is we’ve mentioned the media, and I would include in that certainly newspapers. I know there’s an old saying, of course, about news: “If it doesn’t bleed, it doesn’t lead.” Dr. Bev Smallwood: Right. Bill Lampton: And I’ve noticed that a great preponderance of news among the newspapers that are left—and of course, we know that’s declining—on many of the newspapers that I see or browse, it has almost become a crime reporting page, and the letters to the editor are very vicious as well. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Right. Bill Lampton: Now, we’ve identified the problem. What do you see as the major causes for this almost universal problem? Dr. Bev Smallwood: You know, I think there’s really been a shift in what we are given permission to say, modeled by people in leadership at a lot of different levels. Things that people would never have said before, now it’s just commonplace to be able to say it. But the thing is that no matter what this culture is saying, as an individual, we have the ability to make choices about how we’re going to respond. And I don’t know about you, but I don’t plan to let someone else’s definition of what’s appropriate change who I am on the inside. I want to live and come forth in this world as a person of purpose and the person that I am. And I think to do that, I have to: Know what my purpose is, as I said, and the impact that I want to have on other people. I do not have to just respond in kind; as a matter of fact, I’m going to choose not to. Recognize I have the ability, the agency, and the choice to come back and respond to what somebody says in a way that de-escalates and in fact solves problems rather than escalating the problem—attacking the problem and not the person. Bill Lampton: I think what this brings to mind to me is an old saying: “It takes two to tango.” And so if we have, for example, a neighbor—or you talked about the workplace—if we have a work colleague who wants to dominate, aggravate, or just take control of the situation, and some who seem to enjoy hostility and conflict… Dr. Bev Smallwood: Mhm. Bill Lampton: You bring to mind to me that we have choices of how we’re going to react to that. And if we get into the boxing ring and we start, then the fight is on. What are ways that you help clients get out of or reduce these situations? Dr. Bev Smallwood: Well, the first thing to do is to be able to de-escalate yourself on the inside and to calm that down. So if you can get any kind of pause—I mean, even if it means excusing yourself to go to the lady’s room or somewhere—just to get some kind of pause to let your own arousal go down. And also, look at the way you are appraising that situation. Because sometimes somebody’s openly aggressive, but sometimes you can be in the habit of taking things a certain way so that pushes your buttons. First of all: Know your own hot buttons, have the ability to breathe, and get a pause before coming back and really addressing the issue. Secondly: As you said, don’t return kind for kind, but instead lower your voice. We learned a long time ago when I was in counseling training that if you had a hostile client and they were yelling, rather than bringing your voice up so that they can hear you (which we tend to do sometimes), keep your voice not just at a normal level, but lower your voice. Bill Lampton: And that can change the atmosphere. Dr. Bev Smallwood: It does change the atmosphere. There’s a proverb that says, “A soft answer turns away wrath,” and there’s really some truth in that. You know, Bill, I’ve got a little bit of a croaky voice today, and I’ve noticed this: that if you have true laryngitis and you’re going around just whispering all day, by the end of the day, people are whispering to you! (laughs) Have you noticed that? We just have a tendency to match what the other person is doing. So if you can soften your voice, then that changes the atmosphere and invites the other person to calm it down. Bill Lampton: I’d like to respond to your points there. One is walk away from the situation if you can. Sometimes in a heated argument, let’s say among a manager and a subordinate, it works well—and I was in administration a long time—to suggest, “Why don’t we talk about this tomorrow? Let’s think it over a little bit and let’s talk about it tomorrow.” Dr. Bev Smallwood: Yes. Bill Lampton: And then I would also want to comment on your bit about how we respond verbally. It could very well be that we have misinterpreted their mood. Possibly they’re not intending to come across angry. And so sometimes we can—and as a psychologist, I know you suggest this—we can say something to the effect of, “What are you implying?” or “What do you mean by that?” or— Dr. Bev Smallwood: “Help me understand” is a soft way to say it. “Help me understand that better.” Bill Lampton: Yes! Right, right. And so there are a couple of things that we’ve observed so far here: Don’t get combative yourself. See if you can put a little time space between the discussion. Find out if your interpretation of the situation is correct just by probing as to what the feelings are. Would that be the approach as a psychologist that you take? Dr. Bev Smallwood: Yes, all good things. And I would add something to that point about giving it a little bit of space. Whether it’s about a conflict that you have with somebody, or whether it’s a manager who’s going to talk with an employee about a performance issue, I advise people to actually make an appointment to discuss it. Here’s how you do that. You would say: “Bill, I’d like to talk with you about what happened with us yesterday in the meeting because I’ve been kind of thinking about it, and I want us to get our heads together and be sure that we don’t get crosswise like that again. When might be a good time for you to talk about that? Maybe sometime tomorrow or the next day?” What I’ve done is: I have named the issue. I have modeled to the person that this is going to be a collaborative discussion. I’m showing by my manner what my intent is. I’ve used terms like “let’s get our heads together,” which is a collaborative statement. I’m allowing that person time to think about it. I’ve already had time to think about it, so by naming the issue, I allow them that same time, which reduces defensiveness. If they feel blindsided and caught off guard, they’re going to be a lot more defensive and less of a listener. I gave that person some choice. Anytime we give people choice, they feel less defensive in the process. “When might be a good time? Where would you like to get together—my office or yours?” Giving choice ensures they are not blindsided, making it a lot more likely that it’s going to be a great discussion. Bill Lampton: Bev, this is absolutely a good formula for healing relationships which could get way off track if we heal them quite early. We can reduce a lot of that rage that your upcoming book talks about. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Right. Keep your accounts up to date. Don’t let it pile up. Do it promptly, and then it’s not a big deal. Bill Lampton: Yes, and I would guess that you might tell couples that same advice. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Oh, yeah! When I’m working with couples in the office, I have a step-by-step process that I go through, and I’ve detailed that in the book for people to be able to follow. Bill Lampton: Bev, I want to get to another topic, and that is the comparison trap that you and I have thought about before and talked about. We’ll do that in just a couple of seconds, right after this. [Commercial Break] Announcer: Do you wish you felt confident about giving speeches? Do you want to deal with difficult people constructively? And what about becoming more persuasive in sales? Then keep listening now to Dr. Bill Lampton. He spent 20 years in management, so he knows the communication skills you need for success. I urge you to call the Biz Communication Guy today for a no-cost, but very valuable 30-minute discussion about your communication challenges. Call now: 678-316-4300. Again, that’s 678-316-4300. Bill Lampton: We’re here today with Dr. Bev Smallwood: psychologist, author, speaker. And Bev, I remember looking at some of your YouTube material and also your website, and you talked about falling into the comparison trap. Explain to us what that is and what might be the effects that the comparison trap has on us. Dr. Bev Smallwood: That’s one of the traps that can erode self-worth, and self-worth is at the foundation of so many of our reactions. We have to be confident, or else we’re defensive, and so it definitely affects anger. Let’s talk about some of the false equations for self-worth: “My self-worth is because of my performance.” (There are traps in that.) “My self-worth is based on what others think of me.” “My self-worth is based on what I think others think of me.” One of the ways that we judge that is by comparing ourselves to other people. And not just comparing some characteristic, but making a judgment about our worth based on how we compare. Bill, there’s always going to be somebody that has a little more, that is a little more accomplished, has a little bigger house, a nicer car, and whatever. If we use that as our standard for self-worth, we’re constantly going to come up short. Bill Lampton: Yes, there’s so many measurements that we could say, “Gosh, this person has a more expensive house, this one is higher paid,” and so on. It seems to me that this was something you first noticed long before you became a psychologist—in your teenage years. Tell us about that. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Well, yeah! I noticed it in myself. I think I might have weighed maybe 117 or something as a teenager, but I was around all these girls that weighed 100! (laughter) Now I would kill to weigh 117! Just that comparison of: How do I look as compared to that person? Do the boys like her more than they do me? And so on. We can bring that right on into adulthood. We laugh at some of the things we thought of as a teenager, but my goodness—you go to a conference and you see someone who is just knocking it out of the park and you go, “Why? What’s wrong with me that I’m not doing that?” It is guaranteed to cause you to have some chronic insecurities, because there will always be someone. We have our own lane. My comparison should not be to you, Bill, or to anybody else. My comparison should be: Am I in my lane? Am I doing those things that I’m designed to do? Am I a little bit further along than I was? My comparison is to my own performance and my own journey. Am I taking one more step, one more step? Bill Lampton: I’d like to echo back to my own teen years when, as you know, you and I both went to Columbia High School in Columbia, Mississippi. We know that, as is the case in most small towns, Friday night is king, and the football players are the stars. Growing up, that’s one thing you aspire to do as a boy. In seventh grade, I went out for what was called peewee football. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Peewee, okay. Bill Lampton: Yes, and I played right tackle. I can remember so well, Bev, the day that I got on the scales and I weighed 100 pounds! (laughter) Dr. Bev Smallwood: You were trying to weigh 100 pounds; I was trying in the other direction! (laughs) Bill Lampton: That’s right! Let’s figure out how that went. They didn’t eliminate anybody from the team, but as I recall, during all the bus trips we took to neighboring towns to play, I think I played three plays that season. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Three plays. Bill Lampton: That could have shaped me far later in life, but fortunately, I came to understand that was not the case. I became a college and high school member of the golf team, and there were a lot of those football players that didn’t do that. So as you say, we have our own lane. Dr. Bev Smallwood: In your own lane. Bill Lampton: And getting to that, I liked an answer you gave about what happens to runners who start looking at the other lane. Tell us about that. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Well, you know what’s going to happen. If you’re looking to the side instead of straight ahead where your next step is going, you’re going to stumble and fall. It’s just the way it’s going to happen. That same thing happens in life. If we’re busy looking this way or looking back, then we do not have our eyes on the next thing that really is possible for us and the next step that we’re supposed to take. Sometimes we get confused about, “Maybe I don’t even know what my next step is.” Can I tell you a quick story, Bill? Bill Lampton: Sure! Dr. Bev Smallwood: When my daughter was just four, we lived across the street from a little lady named Miss Franks. Miss Franks did a lot of arts and crafts and things like that, and we would go over and Miss Franks would teach Amy about how to do different things. One day, we had been over there pretty long and we started back down the long, winding driveway of where she lived. It was dark—we stayed a little longer than we thought—it was very dark. Amy had my hand and she said, “Mommy, Mommy, what are we going to do? We can’t see!” And then she said, “Wait, wait. We can’t see out there, but if we look right in front of us, we can see how to take the next step.” Bill Lampton: Wow, that’s an illustration you’ve used many times, I would imagine, in dealing with clients. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Absolutely, absolutely. You don’t have to have the whole path. You certainly don’t need to be looking this way or that way. But when you look down at your feet and then you take that next step, guess what? There’s light for another. Bill Lampton: One very quick final question as time seems to speed by: you talk about “measure forward.” Explain that, please. Dr. Bev Smallwood: I’m sorry, talk about what? Bill Lampton: “Measure forward.” Dr. Bev Smallwood: Oh, measure forward. I’m not remembering that part. Give me a clue! Bill Lampton: (laughs) Well, I don’t have a clue! I thought I had read where you said that instead of measuring looking at everybody else, measure forward. Dr. Bev Smallwood: (laughs) How about a different last question? Oh, moving forward! Yeah, that’s kind of what I was talking about in terms of looking at your own lane. I forgot that I called it that in the YouTube. It’s looking forward and measuring what your step is. And then, when you get discouraged and you think, “Man, I’m not getting anywhere with this,” take a snapshot of where you are right now and where you were at some point in the past, and ask yourself: “Am I still there?” No. I’m further along than I was. Maybe I’m not where I expected I would be by now, but I am moving forward. So measure forward. Bill Lampton: I like that. And I like the wonderful tips and strategies that you have brought us today, which is what The Biz Communication Show is all about. Could you sort of pull together in a minute or so what you would like to leave with our viewers and listeners on the topics that we’ve talked about? Dr. Bev Smallwood: Sure. I think really one of the central things is: don’t tell yourself you have no control, because we always have choices. Others are making choices about their own lives and their own responses, and you may feel paralyzed, you may feel like you’ve lost some of what you had. This is what I think about a lot, and it’s my definition of responsibility: Do all you can (not what somebody else ought to do), With all you have (not what you used to have, but what you have now), Where you are, right now (not where you thought you were going to be, and not where you’ll be in the future, but where you are right now). Get moving with action, and there’ll be light for another step. Bill Lampton: Those are marvelous guidelines to wind up the conversation. I know, Bev, that there are those who have watched this interview—this conversation, I like to call it—and who have heard it on podcast and would like to contact you. Would you please give us your contact information? Dr. Bev Smallwood: Yeah, I’ll just give my email, which is bev@drbevsmallwood.com—it’s “dr” no period—or the website, drbevsmallwood.com. Bill Lampton: Thank you so much. And mention once more for us the title of the upcoming book, please, so we’ll be on the lookout for that. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Yes, that’s coming in October: All the Rage: How to Deal with Angry People Without Becoming One Yourself. Bill Lampton: As we said at the outset, a much-needed topic. And now, Bev, that you’ve very kindly given your contact information, I want to give mine: YouTube Channel: Bill Lampton, Ph.D. As I said, this show has been posted for eight years, so there are many interviews on there with prominent people who are great resources. I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Website: bizcommunicationguy.com. I would love to hear by phone—with no initial commitment financially—from those of you who want to know more about communication training and growth. Phone: 678-316-4300. I want to mention as well the co-producer of this show. His name is Mike Stewart. Mike is based in Nashville, and Mike has been my guru for a long time. I have relied on him since 1996, and he became a real pioneer in marketing and internet development when all those things were coming along, and he’s continued to be a great resource for me. His website is localinternetpresence.com. Dr. Bev Smallwood, again, such a pleasure to have you on the program. We’re very grateful. Dr. Bev Smallwood: Thank you for having me. I appreciate it, and love being with you—always do, Bill. Bill Lampton: Yes, good to talk to a hometown person that I haven’t talked to in a long time. So appreciate it very much. I invite those of you who have watched our interview to be with us again on the next version of The Biz Communication Show.

David travel to Hattiesburg to speak with singer/songwriter Elsie, who is currently competing on America's Got Talent tv show. She tells David about her years growing up in Columbia, Mississippi, the lessons she learned as a church musician, and her travels throughout the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi is the Hospitality State — and few people have done more to prove it than Robert St. John. In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt sits down with the Hattiesburg restaurateur, author, and travel host to talk about food, Mississippi, and a career that started because he flunked out of college.Mississippi Outdoors is produced by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Y. gives a message of depth and weight at the Grace Group Zoom Series in Hattiesburg, MS on 8/5/2026. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.

Send us Fan MailThe U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed substantial changes to the Uniform Guidance, which governs federal grants and other forms of federal financial assistance. Toby Barker, Mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and NLC Board of Directors member, discusses the proposed changes and how they might impact local governments, both small and large, if implemented, and gives an update on the current status of the proposed rule.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Send us Fan MailA random “crinkle” sound kicks things off, but the real story quickly turns into a love letter to geocaching travel as we head to Hattiesburg, Mississippi for one of our favorite kinds of adventures: an official GeoTour. We explain what a GeoTour is, why it works so well for road trips, and how it can turn a quick stopover into a full weekend of hidden gems, local history, and surprisingly good sightseeing. Craig is joined by Joshua and special guest Jennifer (geocaching name JayBee85), who helps pull him back to Hattiesburg to finish what he started. We talk trip planning basics that actually matter, like why an Airbnb can be a better home base than a hotel, how timing affects restaurant and brewery options, and what makes a town easy to cache in. Then we dig into the highlights that make this GeoTour memorable: murals everywhere, creative hides, a passport-style completion system, and a geocoin pickup that sends you to a vintage vinyl record shop and cafe instead of a boring counter. The star of the conversation is the Pocket Museum, Mississippi's tiniest museum, tucked into an alley that rewards slow looking and repeat visits. We also share what we think tourism agencies and local geocachers should copy: real variety in locations, quality containers, and a plan for ongoing maintenance so the tour stays worth the drive. If you love geocaching, GeoTours, and small-town road trips in the United States, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode with a caching friend, and leave a review so more travelers can find the next great town.Geotour LINKCraig's Video LINKSupport the showFacebookInstagramYoutube 

What do sheep, your nervous system, and Psalm 23 possibly have in common? More than you might think.In this episode, we're exploring five fascinating facts about sheep that bring Psalm 23 to life in a fresh and meaningful way. From why sheep depend completely on their shepherd, to the purpose of anointing them with oil, to how they find safety in the shepherd's presence, you'll discover timeless truths that speak directly to your own relationship with Christ.We'll also talk about how God designed our nervous systems to experience peace—not through striving or having everything under control, but by remaining close to our Good Shepherd. If you've been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weary, this episode is an invitation to rest in the One who restores your soul.Join Me for Restorative Yoga!If you're in the Hattiesburg area, I'd love for you to join me for my Psalm 23 Restorative Yoga Class at March Christian Counseling. Together we'll experience gentle movement, breathwork, Scripture, prayer, and guided reflection as we learn to rest in the care of our Good Shepherd.✨ Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon!To register, call March Christian Counseling at (601) 602-3940.To learn more about counseling services, upcoming events, podcast episodes, and resources, visit www.movedbygracecounseling.com.“The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” — Psalm 23:1

On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Brianna Wu. Wu is an American video game developer, programmer, and political activist best known as the co-founder and CEO of the independent game studio Giant Spacekat. Raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she attended the University of Mississippi to study journalism and political science but withdrew in 2001 without earning a degree in order to pursue early entrepreneurial ventures. After establishing herself in the tech industry and leading the development of the 2014 indie game Revolution 60, Wu became a prominent advocate for marginalized groups in gaming, a role that expanded significantly after she was targeted during the Gamergate harassment campaign. She later transitioned into political organizing, running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Massachusetts as a Democrat in 2018 and 2020, and co-founding Rebellion PAC to support progressive political initiatives. In the last few years Wu has been pivoting more toward the center, expressing concerns about the power of the anti-Israel faction on the Left. Razib and Wu discuss their political differences, he, being on the political Right his whole adult life, and, Wu, a partisan of the Left. Wu makes the affirmative case for a liberal Left vision of American politics, a welfare state without express support for socialism. They also discuss the excesses of both the woke Left and the MAGA Right, and Wu challenges Razib on the actions of state-level Republicans. She argues that for many Americans the Right presents no option, because it does not welcome many identity categories as the Left does.  

Head Coach Chris Curry of the Little Rock Trojans joins us on 3D following his team's first-ever Regional Title in Hattiesburg. Curry discusses how he took last year's lean into the national spotlight to heart and turned it into fuel for this year's run, as well as how he has built the program from the ground up since taking over. Curry also dives into some of the special moments from Regional Weekend, gives some context to his quotes that caught national headlines, and discusses the type of players and coaches he searches for when recruiting them to come to Little Rock. The Trojans are here folks, don't sleep on them! They are LETHAL!Dugouts, Dumbbells and Dingers is sponsored by Homefield Apparel. They provide quality, thoughtful apparel for more than 200 colleges and universities across the coutry. Be sure to visit homefieldapparel.com for the best college baseball team gear you can find! Also, be sure to check out their new Indy 500 collection, and enter into the Homefield 2026 College Football Sweepstakes!3D is also in partnership with Backyard Baseball Bros, the creators of the Borgoball. Check out backyardbaseballbros.com for the various editions of the Borgoball on sale now! They've also got softballs available for sale, and their newest products, the BORGOBAT and BorgoZONE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Born on June 3, 1982 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Davey Jones brings the rich musical heritage of the Deep South to every stage he steps on. A true multi-instrumentalist, Jones is best known for his searing guitar playing but also masters drums, piano, bass, organ, and more — often performing and recording nearly every instrument on his releases himself. Drawing from Southern Rock, traditional Blues, Gospel, and Country, he has forged a distinct and powerful sound that pays homage to the greats while remaining unmistakably his own.With more than 30 years of writing and performing, Jones has built a reputation for high-energy, soulful shows that connect deeply with audiences. From his early days playing in Southern churches and gospel groups to rocking county and blues stages across the region, his journey has led him to share bills and stages throughout the United States. His dynamic live performances and genuine connection with fans have become his signature — a philosophy best captured in his own words: “It's simply not enough to put on a good show, you've got to involve the audience and make them feel like the show is dedicated to them. Because, at the end of the day, this show is for them.”Jones' talent has been recognized with accolades including “Most Talented Musician” for the state of Louisiana in 2000. His playing draws favorable comparisons to blues and rock icons such as Tab Benoit, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Chuck Berry. His music has received airplay on “Blues Legends” radio and major blues playlists, further cementing his place among today's most compelling blues and roots artists.Whether headlining clubs, festivals, or theaters, Davey Jones delivers the kind of authentic, roof-raising performances that remind fans why they fell in love with the blues.https://daveyjonesmusic.com

The REALTOR® Roundtable welcomes MAR Past Presidents Kris Davis of Columbus and Adam Watkins of Hattiesburg for a conversation with Mississippi REALTORS® CEO Beth Hansen and 2026 MAR President DeShawn Davis about Senate Bill 2713 and the flexibility it brings to buyer brokerage agreements in Mississippi. Hear how the legislation expands consumer choice, supports transparency, and allows brokerages more flexibility in how they conduct business.

Ben and Patrick get together and discuss the 2026 Hattiesburg regional.

The College Baseball Field of 64 is set, and Regional play begins this weekend at 16 regional host sites! Jimmy Ott & Charles Hanagriff break down the top betting angles on teams to advance from regionals, plus Friday Game 1 predictions and a College World Series futures update on the Road to Omaha. 00:00 Road to Omaha begins! 02:17 Lawrence, KS Regional 04:54 Lincoln, NE Regional 07:40 Hattiesburg, MS Regional 10:55 Eugene, OR Regional 14:26 Gainesville, FL Regional 18:08 Louisiana vs. Cincinnati (Fri) 19:52 Jacksonville State vs. Virginia (Fri) 23:51 Kentucky vs. Wake Forest (Fri) 27:00 College World Series Futures

Get to hear from the Gamecocks Closer Chase Horst, as they wrap up their 2026 sweep of the Conference USA winning the Regular Season and Conf Tournament. The Gamecocks are headed to Hattiesburg this weekend!

Recorded in front of a live audience at Get Tight Lounge in Richmond VA, Theo tells the story of the Hattiesburg-via-Los Angeles rapper and singer's token, tokin' 2000 hit in our 100th episode. [Warning: This episode contains explicit language and suggestive themes. Listener discretion is advised.]Line production: Max WassermanAudio Mix: Jonathan Waller at Overcoast Music & SoundMC: Travis TuckerLive sound production and recording: Cam PetersProduction assistance: Fig VishtonSpecial thanks to Little Amps Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailWhat on earth are we to do with the troubling passages we come across in scripture? The Old Testament is especially rife with narratives and sentences that can make God sound cruel and unloving at times. I asked Dr. Sandra Richter, the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA to discuss how sincere biblical readers can approach difficult passages with openness, curiosity, and faithfulness. DR. SANDRA RICHTER is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She holds a Master's Degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and her PhD in Hebrew Bible from Harvard University's Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Department. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College, and is a veteran of many years of leading student groups in field archaeology and historical geography in Israel.Her ambition? To make the real people and places of the Old Testament come alive for her students. She is recognized in the Church for her book, The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (IVP Academic), and the Epic of Eden adult Bible Study series that has grown from that project. In the academy, she is known for her work in Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History and the role of Mt. Ebal in the history of Israelite religion. She is also deeply invested in environmental theology (see Stewards of Eden), often addressing both lay and academic audiences on the topic. Her current research involves a forthcoming commentary on Deuteronomy with Eerdmans, a textbook for the introduction of the Old Testament with Zondervan, and a children's book on environmental theology. She is married to Steven Tsoukalas and has two (perfect) college-aged daughters.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website. 

Send us Fan MailThomas Michael Reed is a Mississippi Circuit Court Judge for the 12th District, serving Forrest and Perry Counties. He brings over 27 years of experience in criminal defense, personal injury, and municipal law. He's also a follower of Jesus and an active member of Parkway Heights UMC in Hattiesburg, MS. Susan and her colleague, Rev. Julie Collins, sat down with Judge Reed to discuss the people who shaped him, the importance of mentoring, and how his faith informs his work. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website. 

So much for playing a (potential) 20-game football season this year for Louisiana Tech University! Bulldogs fans can breathe a rather expensive $8 million sigh of relief after the school and Conference USA have apparently come to terms on a long-awaited exit agreement. This will allow Louisiana Tech to officially begin play in the Sunbelt Conference beginning with this fall’s college football season. The national news media enjoyed a not-that-funny field day making jokes about how Louisiana Tech might play a 20-game schedule this fall.  Conference USA and the Sunbelt Conference each released their football schedules in March which featured the Bulldogs participating in games in both conferences this fall. It started when Conference USA posted a 2026 fall football schedule on March 12 which included Louisiana Tech.  The Bulldogs have been a part of Conference USA since 2013.  However, the school gave notice to C-USA last summer that the Bulldogs intended to leave and join the geographically-closer group of schools in the Sunbelt Conference. Not to be outdone, the Sunbelt Conference released its own 2026 fall football schedule – including Louisiana Tech – the following day on March 13. A quick review of those two football schedules meant that the Bulldogs might have to play a 20-game football schedule this fall! A very creative sportswriter in Shreveport recently came up with a plan where Louisiana Tech could possibly play all 20 games this fall by utilizing a split-squad on a couple of occasions.  With 20 possible football games, the Bulldogs might be able to post the school’s first 10-win season and secure a top bowl invitation! The deal is not official – yet A few news outlets reported Tuesday that Louisiana Tech will open its wallet to pay Conference USA over $8 million to exit the league in order to join the Sunbelt Conference this fall. If you would like some history as to how this began, check out my previous posts here and here.  In recent weeks, Louisiana Tech and Conference USA have been at the negotiation table trying to settle this matter via arbitration. Neither Louisiana Tech nor Conference USA have officially announced this settlement agreement or its terms.  Many negotiated settlements include certain provisions which the two parties are required to keep confidential. We may never know the actual amount or how long Louisiana Tech has to pay it. Given the size of the reported settlement, the smiles seem more likely to be coming from Conference USA and its attorneys as many expected the final amount to be in the range of $4-5 million. What is $8 million worth to Louisiana Tech?  Plenty! The Knight Foundation college athletics database showed Louisiana Tech’s total athletics spending in 2024 was $33 million.  Football amounted to $9 million or 27% of the total. By contrast, Louisiana’s football giant LSU showed athletics spending of $221 million in 2024.  Football expenditures were $60 million of the total. To my surprise, football at LSU consumed the same 27% of the total athletics budget as Louisiana Tech’s. Unlike Louisiana Tech, though, LSU’s expensive athletics program has been turning a profit for decades.  The Ruston-based Bulldogs have gone into the red in several recent years. That’s why Louisiana Tech’s willingness to pay a $8 million price tag to exit Conference USA is a bit surprising. Why did Louisiana Tech agree to pay up? The school’s national reputation was on the line if a deal wasn’t consummated this spring. Conference USA’s agreement with Louisiana Tech had specific requirements which the school had to meet in order to exit the contract before its scheduled termination.  One stipulation involved Louisiana Tech giving a minimum notice (rumored to be 14 months) prior to exiting C-USA.  Another required Louisiana Tech to forfeit two years of its share of C-USA media revenues (estimated to be at least $2 million or more per year). For its part, Louisiana Tech watched as former Conference USA members Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss locked hands and broke away together to join the Sunbelt Conference in 2022. Not only did the exiting trio appear to give less prior notice than Louisiana Tech provided, the word leaked that each party had paid Conference USA about $3 million apiece in order to walk away. It’s quite possible that the leadership at Louisiana Tech expected similar treatment. One thing which most media sources have failed to consider is Conference USA’s current television/media deal with ESPN and CBS Sports Network. The new arrangement began in 2023 – one year after Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss had already walked away. The current media contract may have included a provision to reduce the annual media revenues to C-USA should any of the league’s then-current members (such as Louisiana Tech) leave the conference prior to the end of the latest media contract. Perhaps Conference USA demanded Louisiana Tech to compensate the remaining group of primary Conference USA members for several years of lost media revenues. Even at $8 million, should this be considered a good deal for Louisiana Tech? In the short term, it appears that the proverbial cart got before the horse. The $8 million price tag was a very steep price to pay for a school leaving a declining mid-major athletics conference to join a rising mid-major conference like the Sunbelt. Anyone looking to point fingers should start with Louisiana Tech’s decision makers.  Many openly expressed their desire to join the Sunbelt Conference months ahead of the official announcement last July.  Nearly everyone wanted to see the Bulldogs renew their old rivalries, save significantly on travel expenses, and retain top athlete-students. This fall’s move to the Sunbelt Conference will be a very positive moment for Louisiana Tech athletics.  The $8 million price tag must be amortized over a period of more than just a few years in order to feel better about the short-term financial pain. I have been a long-time critic of Conference USA’s rinky-dink October mid-week college football games.  Bulldogs fans cringed as their Saturday home games were moved to Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday nights during October purely for television. This was done to quench the media’s insatiable desire to show competitive football on television (and reap the advertising benefits) seven nights per week during fall’s pre-Christmas advertising blitz. Sports fans of the ULM Warhawks and Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns will be thrilled to have Louisiana Tech join their athletics conference.  Those two Sunbelt schools will see higher attendance and lower travel costs for all sporting events involving Louisiana Tech beginning this fall. The unfortunate downside of this expensive buyout is whether Louisiana Tech failed to fully understand its existing contract agreement with Conference USA. Someone at the school had to have established a value representing the worst-case scenario of the potential exit costs prior to making a deal to join the Sunbelt Conference.  A good attorney should have flagged the potential worst-case possibilities as well. It appeared that the school expected to make a reasonable exit deal ($3 million) similar to what Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss accomplished in 2022. Last July’s announcement decision by Louisiana Tech to join the Sunbelt Conference “no later than 2027” almost immediately started the clock running on legal fees. Conference USA sued Louisiana Tech in state court months later in November.  Tech countered with their own suit against C-USA in early 2026.  Recent weeks of arbitration and settlement discussions have been ringing up even more legal bills. In the end, Conference USA “won” its $8 million, but that’s about it Nothing against other long-time Conference USA members such as Western Kentucky, Florida International, and Middle Tennessee State, but Louisiana Tech carried the most recognizable national sports footprint in C-USA in recent years. Conference USA will no longer be able to claim the school whose athletics history includes Hall-of-Famers such as football’s Terry Bradshaw and Willie Roaf. The same goes for basketball Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and women’s point guard-turned-four-time national championship coach Kim Mulkey. Conference USA’s far-flung geography was a big factor in Louisiana Tech’s decision to move to the Sunbelt.  Liberty University in Virginia and the University of Delaware are both more than 1,000 miles northeast of Ruston, Louisiana.  To the west, New Mexico State in Las Cruces is 936 miles away. By contrast, Louisiana Tech will become a member of the Sunbelt Conference Western Division. That means playing intrastate rivals UL-Monroe (35 miles east of Ruston) and UL-Lafayette (185 miles to the south).  Other Sunbelt West partners include Southern Miss in Hattiesburg (240 miles), Arkansas State in Jonesboro (300 miles), South Alabama in Mobile (340 miles) and Troy (440 miles away in southern Alabama). Louisiana Tech Bulldogs sports teams spent $5 million during 2024 on game expenses and travel as a member of Conference USA.  The school could save $1 million or more annually on reduced travel expenses as a member of the Sunbelt Conference Western Division. Louisiana Tech sports fans will now get to enjoy a Saturday, October 10 home college football visit from in-state rival UL-Lafayette. The following week will have the Bulldogs taking a short trip down I-20 to Monroe.  This much-anticipated football game against the ULM Warhawks will fill Monroe’s Malone Stadium on Saturday, October 17. Had the Bulldogs remained in Conference USA, their October football schedule would have included a Thursday night game followed by three consecutive Wednesday night contests.  The league’s annual “made-for-midweek-TV” October schedule would make any serious football program want to leave C-USA at the first opportunity. In all fairness, the move to the Sunbelt wasn’t likely worth $8 million, either. At least this year’s new Sunbelt football schedule (especially during the month of October) will be a nice down payment to build years of renewed fan interest in Louisiana Tech athletics. Go, Dogs, Go! The post Go, Dogs, Go! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Send us Fan MailLife is hard. We live in a time riddled with political, emotional, economic, and spiritual crises. Deb Engle helps her readers stay true to their spiritual principles and find peace amid chaos. Susan spoke with Deb about her book, Be the Light That You Are, which provides a course of action for people who want to make a difference. Learn more on Deb's website. DEBRA ENGLE serves as executive director of Story Summit, an online writing school that builds community and connections for emerging writers with the help of the world's most successful authors and entertainment professionals. She presents classes based on her books and the spiritual teachings of A Course in Miracles, offers one-on-one mentoring, and leads retreats worldwide. Debra's books include...The Only Little Prayer You Need: The Shortest Route to a Life of Joy, Abundance and Peace of Mind (Hampton Roads Publishing), an international bestseller featuring a foreword by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and an endorsement by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.Let Your Spirit Guides Speak, which was published in the U.S. by Hampton Roads and in Germany by Random House. It won a silver award from Nautilus, which recognizes books that build a better world.Be the Light That You Are: 10 Principles for Bringing Peace to a Chaotic World, another award winner, which helps readers apply their spiritual practice in everyday situations, with practical ideas of what to say and do when life throws you challenges.Twenty, her debut novel and Amazon Kindle #1 bestseller, telling a powerful story of loss and redemption at mid-life.Debra and her husband Bob live in Madison County, Iowa, the location that inspired the literary and film phenomenon, The Bridges of Madison County.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website. 

Send us Fan MailSusan sits down with Anna Valentine, PhD, LPC, to discuss how we can bring wholeness, healing, and rest into our lives by calming our nervous systems. This practical and spirit-filled conversation will leave you feeling refreshed. Visit Anna's website. Listen to Anna's podcast. Anna Valentine is based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she works at March Holistic Christian Counseling. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine with a specialization in Integrative Mental Health from Saybrook University and is also a published author who enjoys sharing ideas beyond the therapy room.She earned her master's degree in Drama Therapy from New York University and brings a creative, integrative approach to her work. Her experience spans inpatient and outpatient settings, including a forensic psychiatric unit at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Haven, Connecticut, and community programs serving individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. She has also worked on PACT teams, supporting clients in their everyday environments.A registered drama therapist with training in open dialogue, psychodrama, and expressive arts modalities, Anna believes that healing is both creative and embodied. She integrates mindfulness, movement, and expressive practices like drama, dance, and storytelling to help clients access growth, resilience, and meaningful change.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website. 

Send us Fan MailEpisode 100 feels like a good time to pause and take a look at where we've been and where we're going. Susan is joined by original co-hosts Lyerly Christensen and Lindsey Lewis for a rich and meaningful conversation about how life has changed over the past four years. Along the way, they dive into topics that hit close to home: navigating compassion fatigue in a nonstop news cycle, finding your voice when it feels risky to speak, and learning to own your faith instead of living to please others. It's an honest, encouraging conversation for anyone trying to live faithfully in a complex world.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website. 

In this podcast episode, Joe Carlisle, founder of Vision Handyman and Window Tinting, shares his life story and entrepreneurial journey. Born in Oxford, Mississippi and raised partly in Dallas, Joe worked in his dad's restaurants, then spent years with Best Buy in retail and home theater installation, learning hands-on skills that later shaped his career. After his younger brother died, he moved to Mobile to be near family, later bouncing between Hattiesburg, New Orleans, Dallas, and even New Zealand. He pursued standup comedy seriously in Austin before returning to Mississippi later relocating to Mobile and facing major challenges rebuilding Vision Handyman. 00:00 Meet Joe Carlisle 00:35 Growing Up Dallas Mississippi 01:22 Best Buy Years And Loss 02:28 New Zealand Reset 03:23 Austin Standup Grind 04:37 Starting Handyman Business 05:20 Moving Markets And Google 07:12 Window Tinting Listing Fight 08:17 Life As An Expat 12:11 First Jobs In Food 14:24 From AV To Trades 20:07 Advice For New Owners 20:51 Passion vs Career Cars 22:27 Elite Pressure F1 Jobs 23:22 E-Myth Systems Mindset 26:15 Take Care of People 28:58 Mobile Comedy Scene 33:36 Rapid Fire Favorites 35:16 Family Gratitude Outro

Send us Fan MailGrammy-nominated jazz musician and Hattiesburg native Steve Wiest joins Susan for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, creativity, mentorship, and making the most of the one life we've been given.Steve reflects on his formative years in the church, the mentors who “saved his life” during a difficult season, and how those roots shaped both his faith and his wildly creative career. This episode is honest, eclectic, and full of hope — a reminder of the power of people who pour into us and the importance of living fully, right now.Website: https://steve-wiest.com/ABOUT STEVE: Steve Wiest is a Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, author, and cartoonist with multiple albums to his name as both a leader and sideman.As a young soloist and composer for Maynard Ferguson, he later toured with Doc Severinsen and The Tonight Show Orchestra, performing alongside numerous renowned artists.Steve is also a distinguished figure in jazz education, best known for his tenure as director of the One O'Clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas. Under his leadership, the ensemble earned two Grammy nominations—one for Best Large Jazz Ensemble and another for Best Instrumental Composition for his original work, Ice-Nine. He also received a Grammy nomination for his arrangement of Bésame Mucho, featured on Maynard Ferguson's final album, The One and Only.After UNT, Wiest served as Co-Chair of Jazz Studies at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music. Before that, he was Director of Jazz and Trombone at UW-Whitewater and began his teaching career as Assistant Director of Jazz at the University of Texas at Arlington.A sought-after guest artist, clinician, composer, and conductor, Wiest has led numerous all-state ensembles and continues to perform and teach worldwide. Wiest is an artist for Edwards Instruments playing his custom “Excalibur” version of the Edwards T302 and the Griego-Steve Wiest Mouthpiece exclusively. Steve makes his home in Chicago, Illinois with his wonderful wife Deborah and their golden retriever Phoebe, where Wiest can often be heard remarking “Ain't life grand?!”Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website. 

Send a textConversations around addiction and recovery are too often avoided, even in the church. In this episode, Matt Johnson, National Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for the Fletcher Group, discusses why recovery and substance use disorder are something churches and Christians should care deeply about. Whether you're walking your own recovery journey, loving someone who is, or wondering how your church can become a safer place for healing, this episode is what you need.MATT JOHNSON works to help faith-based organizations grow their impact within the recovery ecosystems in their communities. Previously, he worked as a pastor, empowering his congregation to engage in recovery work in their West Virginia community. Matt founded the Abundant Life Recovery Housing Network, a non-profit recovery residence organization in West Virginia. As an experienced founder and operator of recovery housing, Matt is a sought-after public speaker.Contact Matt Johnson: mjohnson@fletchergroup.orgA Spiritual Kindergarten: Christian Perspectives on the Twelve StepsBreathing UnderwaterThanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

Send a textBen Compton is one of the funniest comedians working in Hattiesburg, Miss. He started doing stand-up in 2014 and found himself on Hart of the City with Kevin Hart in 2017. He's learned a lot since them -- like always listen to your wife. He's got a wife, three daughters and two poodles, but doesn't even have a deck anymore. He's helping to run Live at the Litter Box, a variety show. If you're free and in Hattiesburg, check it out.Follow Ben Compton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbencompton/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realbencomptonSupport the show

Send a textIn 1982, at the age of 19, Lonny Schrader was struck with a change in his storyline he did not see coming. His testimony of choosing forgiveness and thriving after tragedy is one we all need to hear and learn from. I hope you enjoy getting to know Lonny as much as I have. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

It's Motivational Monday on The Clay Edwards Show, and Clay kicks things off with a powerful reminder: if you woke up today, you're on the wake-up list. Make it count—chase your dreams, love your family, and remember it could always be worse.   The energy quickly shifts to the episode's bold theme: Black Girl Tragic. Clay reacts to two shocking viral videos out of Mississippi—a woman completely destroying the housewares and fine china section with a baseball bat at the Magee Walmart, and a full-blown meltdown at a Dandy Dan's gas station in Hattiesburg that ends with the clerk dragging the customer out by her feet.   He breaks down the likely triggers (customer service disputes, being told “no”), pushes back hard against mental health excuses, shares lived experiences from his time working in Jackson, and calls out broader cultural patterns around public behavior and accountability.   Additional topics include Jesse Jackson Jr. criticizing how former presidents turned his father's funeral into a political rally, and the story of a couple fighting for the right to marry while in ICE detention.   Unfiltered, no-holds-barred commentary on culture, viral videos, and the stories dominating the headlines. Straight talk you won't hear anywhere else.

Presented by Pip Printing and Signs of Ridgeland, EyeCare Professionals, and Heartland Catfish - State falls behind early, comes back to take lead, then loses 7-6 to Southern Miss.

Welcome to Tablesetters University, the college baseball edition of Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast — where early-season performance is evaluated through context, projection, and structural analysis rather than isolated box scores. As February data begins to stabilize, real indicators are starting to appear. Some teams are revealing sustainable identity. Others are simply riding early momentum. This episode focuses on the programs and performances beginning to separate signal from noise. We open with the UCLA–Mississippi State thriller at Globe Life Field, one of the most compelling games of the young season. No. 1 UCLA defeated No. 4 Mississippi State 8–7 in 10 innings, capping a 3–0 weekend in Arlington for the Bruins. Mississippi State looked poised to close the game out after building a late lead behind power from Reed Stallman and Noah Sullivan, but the game pivoted dramatically in the ninth when Roch Cholowsky delivered a two-out, two-run homer to force extra innings. From there the margins became razor thin — a potential Mississippi State walk-off turned into a ground-rule double, Easton Hawk escaped a bases-loaded threat, and UCLA eventually capitalized in the tenth. The game reinforced two realities: UCLA's ability to survive high-leverage moments and Mississippi State's profile as one of the most dangerous lineups in the country. From Arlington we move to Hattiesburg, where another national-caliber matchup takes center stage. No. 4 Mississippi State travels to face No. 10 Southern Miss, a midweek game that carries far more weight than a typical early-March contest. Mississippi State enters 11–1 after the UCLA loss, while Southern Miss sits 10–1 and currently holds the No. 1 RPI in the country. The Golden Eagles have quietly built one of the strongest early résumés in the sport while extending a 10-game winning streak since opening weekend. The matchup also features an intriguing coaching dynamic between Chris Ostrander, who recently secured his 100th win in just 137 games, and Brian O'Connor, the longtime Virginia architect now leading Mississippi State. It's the kind of early-season game where both teams look capable of playing deep into June. We then shift to the West Coast, where USC's undefeated start is becoming difficult to ignore. The Trojans improved to 11–0 after sweeping a four-game series at Cal Poly, demonstrating multiple pathways to winning along the way. The series included dominant pitching, highlighted by a 4–0 shutout, as well as explosive offense, including a 16-run performance on 21 hits led by Maximo Martinez and Maddox Riske. On the mound, Grant Govel's seven-inning, one-run outing without a walk reinforced the stability of USC's staff. Even in the tightest moment of the series — an extra-inning win on Sunday — the Trojans showed the composure necessary to close out a sweep. Through three weeks, USC's profile looks less like a hot start and more like a team built on depth and lineup balance. Finally, we examine individual breakout signals beginning to emerge around the country. At Georgia, outfielder Daniel Jackson is starting to validate the preseason projection that he could become one of the most dynamic offensive players in college baseball. Jackson erupted in Week 3, hitting five home runs and driving in nine runs, pushing his season totals to nine homers and five stolen bases. The production supports head coach Wes Johnson's preseason belief that Jackson could pursue a 20-home run, 20-steal season, a rare combination that would place him among the most impactful hitters in the sport. At North Carolina, shortstop Jake Schaffner delivered one of the most complete offensive weeks in the country. Schaffner went 11-for-17 with multiple extra-base hits and four stolen bases, while maintaining an extraordinary contact rate — just one strikeout through 13 games. That level of bat-to-ball consistency immediately stabilizes a lineup and provides the Tar Heels with a reliable offensive catalyst. And on the mound, Clemson right-hander Michael Sharman authored one of the most efficient pitching performances of the week, throwing a complete game against South Carolina on just 78 pitches. The outing lowered his ERA to 0.90 and pushed his season totals to 18 strikeouts against one walk in 20 innings, highlighting elite command within Clemson's rotation. We're looking at program identity, pitching efficiency, offensive sustainability, and early breakout indicators as the season begins transitioning from February volatility into meaningful national signal. College baseball is sorting itself quickly. The teams built on structure — not just early results — are beginning to show.

Discover what happens when SLPs and Educational Audiologists team up.Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YoutubeIn celebration of World Hearing Day, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, welcomes Courtney Turner, AuD, CCC-A, for an important conversation about collaboration in hearing care. Courtney breaks down what Educational Audiologists actually do, how they assess and support children with different types of hearing loss. From technology to teamwork, you will gain a clearer understanding of how partnering with an Educational Audiologist can strengthen outcomes for children with hearing differences.About the Guest: Dr. Courtney Turner is a board-certified pediatric audiologist based in Hattiesburg, MS. She has worked at The Children's Center for Communication and Development at the University of Southern Mississippi since 2015, providing clinical and educational audiology services to children from birth through age 5 across southern Mississippi.Show Notes:Contact Courtney Turner: @cg_turner on InstagramPadapillo by Valerie James AbbottEducational Audiology AssociationChildren Center for Communication and Development at The University of Southern MississippiMentioned in this episode:Register for the 2026 Cognitive Communication Disorders Seminar

Send a textWelcome to Season 8! How do I know when it's God speaking to me? In this episode, Susan and Cliff share their personal experiences of hearing and discerning the voice of God, recommend books that have helped them grow in hearing God, and offer encouragement for your own journey to hearing and knowing God's voice. Resources Mentioned:Hearing God, by Dallas WillardHow to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People, by Pete GriegWidows of the Soul: Hearing God in the Everyday Moments of Your Life, by Ken GireThanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Coaches Jay Ladner and Missy Bilderback discuss the close to the regular season and what's ahead this week as the Sun Belt Conference Tournament looms. Live from Walk-On's in Hattiesburg...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send a textFive crowd-powered picks. One gloriously weird bracket. We asked our patrons to nominate America's best roadside attractions and then argued our way to a final five, weighing what truly makes a highway stop irresistible: surprise, visibility, story, and a dash of “did I really just see that?”We start by sharpening the definition of a roadside attraction—quirky, often free, and ideally something you can spot or stumble on while cruising—then put it to the test across a spectrum of submissions. Hell, Michigan brings playful immersion with singed postcards, a mini-golf gag reel, and the chance to be mayor for a day. Dignity of Earth and Sky elevates the genre with stainless steel and glass honoring Indigenous heritage, looming beautifully over the Missouri. Solomon's Castle in Florida delivers pure maker magic, a tin-clad dream built by a single artist that turns oddity into awe.Along the way, we explore the charm of Hattiesburg's Pocket Museum Alley, packed with tiny installations, perspective murals, and geocaches—proof that small spaces can deliver big delight. We unpack the Thomas Dambo “Big Rusty” troll and how recycled art can spark a national scavenger hunt. And yes, we wade into Florida weird with Gatorland, tip our caps to the country's smallest post office, and debate whether the Hollywood sign and dinosaur parks count as true roadside stops or full-on destinations. For dessert: a lonely Big Boy marooned in a Wyoming field, a world's largest bobblehead, and the Peachoid—an unforgettable peach-shaped water tower with pop-culture cred.By the end, we tally scores and call in our AI tiebreaker to lock the bracket. If you love geocaching, road trips, and the thrill of pulling over for something delightfully odd, you'll leave with a punch list of must-see stops and a clear sense of what makes roadside culture so addictive. Join our Patreon to nominate future picks, vote in the bracket, and help steer the show. If this made you smile, follow, share with a road-trip friend, and drop a review—what's your favorite roadside attraction we should feature next?Support the showFacebookInstagramYoutube

Tyler Tisdale is a singer/songwriter from Hattiesburg, MS. Alan and Tyler both have recently gotten into the alcohol business. Tyler shares about his pivot on livelihood, and being pickier about what gigs he takes. Closed on Sundays set and interview. Subscribe, rate, and review the show!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks with Dr. Megan Lott of Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care in Hattiesburg about low vison. They discuss the causes of low vision and some of the devices that can help restore functional eyesight. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Coaches Missy Bilderback and Jay Ladner discuss the most recent developments with both the men's and women's basketball programs. Live from Walk On's in Hattiesburg....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Coaches Missy Bilderback and Jay Ladner discuss the most recent developments with both the men's and women's basketball programs. Live from Walk On's in Hattiesburg....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, and Associate Head Coach Lauren Pittman and Head Coach Jay Ladner discuss the most recent developments with both Lady Eagle and Golden Eagle basketball. Live from Walk On's in Hattiesburg....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Coaches Missy Bilderback and Jay Ladner discuss the most recent developments with Lady Eagle basketball and the men's basketball teams. Live from Walk-On's in Hattiesburg....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Coaches Jay Ladner and Missy Bilderback discuss the most recent developments with both basketball programs. Live from Walk On's in Hattiesburg....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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