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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.

The traditional March 1 release of the Sunbelt Conference fall football schedule has been delayed. According to one source, the league is waiting for incoming new member Louisiana Tech University to resolve its legal issues with its current affiliate, Conference USA. The Sunbelt Conference lost Texas State University to the Mountain West Conference beginning this fall.  That leaves a vacancy in the Sunbelt’s Western Division. That’s where Louisiana Tech was expected to step-in this fall. Except… The Bulldogs from Ruston, Louisiana remain in a legal “dog house” with their long-time partner, Conference USA. Until that issue is solved in the courthouse or out in the hallways with a big sack of cash, Louisiana Tech’s predicament has other members of the Sunbelt Conference twiddling their thumbs waiting for a final resolution. The Sunbelt Conference currently has 14 members.  Seven schools are in the Eastern Conference and seven are currently in the West.  However, Texas State is bolting for the Mountain West after baseball season ends. That leaves just six teams in the West if Louisiana Tech is unable to work out a suitable exit deal with Conference USA soon. The Sunbelt Conference wants to avoid having an “unbalanced” schedule in 2026 with seven East teams and only six in the West if Louisiana Tech doesn’t come aboard this fall. What a mess!  How did we get here? On July 15, 2025, a big celebration in Ruston was held announcing that Louisiana Tech was moving from Conference USA to the Sunbelt Conference no later than the fall of 2027.  The expectation was (and still is) that a deal could be reached with Conference USA which would allow Louisiana Tech to begin Sunbelt play this fall in 2026. As of today, neither Conference USA nor the Sunbelt Conference have released their 2026 football schedules.  That’s because no one knows where Louisiana Tech will be playing football and other sports beginning this fall. The Bulldogs joined Conference USA in 2013.  This rather far-flung conference was considered (at the time) to be a good fit. Prominent C-USA members in 2013 included UAB, Florida Atlantic, Marshall University, UNC-Charlotte, North Texas, Rice University, Old Dominion, Southern Miss, and UT-San Antonio. Every one of those nine schools has vacated C-USA in the past four years to join either the American Athletic Conference or the Sunbelt Conference. The University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) will become yet another major defection from C-USA beginning this fall.  The Miners (members of Conference USA since 2005) are joining the Mountain West Conference (like Texas State of the Sunbelt Conference). Why did all of those teams leave C-USA? The television and media revenue offered by other conferences was substantially more than Conference USA’s most recent media contract to pay to its member schools. A majority of Louisiana Tech’s athletic supporters are ready to skedaddle from Conference USA’s geographically expansive league as quickly as possible. C-USA has added schools in recent years such as Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia – 1,000 miles from Ruston, LA) and the University of Delaware (1,321 miles each way from Ruston). Joining the Sunbelt Conference will allow Louisiana Tech to renew regional rivalries with UL-Monroe (35 miles via I-20), UL-Lafayette (185 miles south of Ruston), and even Southern Miss (240 miles to the southeast in Hattiesburg).  The travel savings for Louisiana Tech (along with the other Sunbelt schools) will be substantial across all sports. But… Athletic conferences and member schools sign long-term affiliation contracts which require a minimum notice period along with a hefty exit fee to allow the school to leave before the primary term ends. A payment of several million dollars for early termination is likely required for Louisiana Tech to leave Conference USA. With so many other universities bolting from Conference USA in recent years, the conference has pocketed millions in early exit fees.  They should be able to afford the finest attorneys to protect their best interests in court, if necessary. The other teams’ departures have left Louisiana Tech as one of C-USA’s top remaining draws. Conference USA appears to have no financial incentive to budge when it comes to allowing Louisiana Tech out of its contract. The Bulldogs’ departure could significantly diminish the current media value of Conference USA’s contract with its TV partners. C-USA signed a five-year media deal with CBS Sports Network and ESPN beginning in the fall of 2023.  That new media deal was signed around the same time that three former C-USA members (Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss) negotiated their own early exit deal to join the Sunbelt Conference in 2023. What if Conference USA’s current media deal calls for a payment reduction if one of its primary institutions (such as Louisiana Tech) left during the term of that contract? Keep that in mind as this game plays out. Then there is the issue of prior notice required to leave Conference USA According to previous reports, Conference USA’s agreement with Louisiana Tech required 14 months prior written notice.  Since Tech gave C-USA notice on or about July 15, 2025, that 14 month period will not be satisfied until September 15, 2026 (a few weeks into the 2026 football season). Most major college football conferences allow their teams to open with a series of non-conference opponents. Last fall, both the Sunbelt Conference and Conference USA member schools did not play their first conference game until Week #4 (Saturday, September 20, 2025). Based on this year’s calendar, Louisiana Tech could, conceivably, begin as a Sunbelt member in time for Week #4 on Saturday, September 26, 2026. But then… Conference USA surprised Louisiana Tech by filing a lawsuit in the state of Louisiana in November, 2025. The lawsuit asserted that Louisiana Tech misled Conference USA by intentionally delaying its exit announcement (mid-July, 2025) until after the school had already cashed its annual media revenue check from C-USA paid in late June. In addition to providing 14 months prior notice to leave, Louisiana Tech’s contract with Conference USA apparently called for the school to forfeit its share of media revenue (estimated at $3 to $4 million annually) for two years. Conference USA claims that Louisiana Tech (theoretically knowing that it was planning to leave C-USA) erred by accepting and cashing the late June media check. Are you confused enough yet? There has been very little news since Conference USA filed that lawsuit in November, 2025.  One local news outlet reported in mid-January that “conversations remain ongoing between C-USA and Louisiana Tech on a negotiated exit fee settlement”. That sounds nice, but we’re now into the month of March. The Sunbelt Conference football schedule remains on hold.  Conference USA’s football schedule has not been published yet, either.  However, Louisiana Tech’s logo remains firmly atop the C-USA athletics page banner even today. Conference USA is in no hurry to resolve this issue.  The conference “wins” if Louisiana Tech is forced to remain a part of the league (and part of its media agreement) through the 2026-2027 athletics year. Some good news and bad news Conference USA allowed the trio of Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss to exit prior to the start of the 2023 football season after they provided less than 12 months’ prior notice.  The three schools were able to negotiate a financial settlement with C-USA and left for greener pastures. That would seem encouraging to supporters of Louisiana Tech’s exit – even at this late hour. However, the departure of Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss came around the same time that C-USA’s was signing its new media deal with CBS Sports Network and ESPN. Louisiana Tech has been playing football in the major college division since 1987. It is now a nationally known sports brand. Conference USA likely touted Louisiana Tech as one of its (pardon my pun again) “big dogs” in the league’s new media package starting in 2023. There is a chance that implications with C-USA’s media contract may (or may not) become another snag in the negotiations between the conference and Louisiana Tech. Conference USA can afford to wait this game out.  They have no reason to budge anytime soon. Louisiana Tech has a tough and expensive business decision to make It can opt to pony-up and pay a ransom to exit Conference USA to join the Sunbelt this fall. This might involve the school’s major athletics donors, bankers, and (perhaps) even a Sunbelt Conference “angel” to help finance a loan to be paid-back through future Sunbelt media revenues. Or Louisiana Tech can say that the early exit price being asked by C-USA was simply too high.  Fans and alumni (like me) would be disappointed in having to wait until 2027 to begin Sunbelt Conference play in football.  Future Sunbelt intrastate foes like UL-Monroe and UL-Lafayette will also lose by such a delay. It’s time to make a deal – or not – quickly. We can handle the truth! The post Louisiana Tech – Who’ll Let the Dogs Out? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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.

Larry Morrisey visits with poet Angela Ball from Hattiesburg. They talk about her beginnings as a writer and poet, her work as a professor at the University of Southern Mississippi and the themes found in Steeplechase, her new collection of poetry. 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 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.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Assistant Basketball Coaches Lauren Gross from the women and Win Case from the men discuss USM 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.

Rebecca and Dalco met line dancing as young people in Hattiesburg. It was "fun at first sight." But through a 2-year engagement, key relationships, and some fun physical challenges, their relationship has grown into one of spiritual maturity and mutual love and respect. Listen as they share their calling and their advice for their younger selves.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Coaches Missy Wilderback and Jay Ladner discuss the beginning of conference play and what's to come for their respective 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.

Today's show features never-before-seen, on-the-road footage from our time at the Grammy Museum MS & the Hattiesburg Zoo this year with special guest host, Kennedy King. This features the remaining tours of the Grammy Museum, in addition to an interview and ropes course activity at the Hattiesburg Zoo! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!Watch this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop, Mississippi - Grammy Museum & Hattiesburg ZooWatch Grammy Museum MS Part 1 on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop, Mississippi | Grammy MuseumWatch Hattiesburg Zoo "Sloth Experience" on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop, Mississippi | Hattiesburg Zoo Sloth ExperienceNext Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan's Wrasslin' Recap...The News Not Making The News...Office Christmas Party Survey -- PLUS -- no 'Wicked' for Tom, Hattiesburg roundabout Christmas tree, tickets or cash, and much  more

“I can't do everything. But I can do something to help somebody. And what I can do I will do.” These are the simple words of a humble servant by the name of Oseola McCarty from Hattiesburg, Mississippi.8 She lived her entire life in poverty. She spent most of her life doing laundry by hand. Despite earning very little, she lived frugally, saving all she could. In 1995, after her retirement at age eighty-six, Oseola shocked her community when she donated $150,000 of her life savings to the University of Southern Mississippi. Her gift was aimed at providing scholarships for deserving African American students in need. Oseola, who never set foot in a college class, gave her best so that others could succeed. Mary's life reminds us once again that God will use anyone who surrenders completely to Him, no matter how small or insignificant they might see themselves.” As we celebrate Christmas every year, we are reminded of another woman. She, too, grew up in obscurity, but because she was willing to put her life on the altar of God's sovereignty, she found herself in the middle of God's greatest brushstroke of grace. Mary's life reminds us once again that God will use anyone who surrenders completely to Him, no matter how small or insignificant they might see themselves. The post LIMITED RESOURCES, LIMITLESS GOD: When Your Understanding Falls Short (YOU-Win’26, Study S1, Session 3) appeared first on YOU.

Jason Baker and Coach Missy Bilderback discuss the USM Women's Basketball season to date and what's to come. 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.

Newly elected state Sen. Johnny DuPree is no stranger to state politics. He was longtime mayor of Hattiesburg and is a former Democratic nominee for governor. He outlines issues he'll tackle in his new job, and vows to keep his constituents informed of what's happening at the Capitol.

Send us a textIn this episode, Susan and Cliff sit down with spiritual director Anne Russell Bradley for a rich conversation about the practice of spiritual direction. Together, they explore what spiritual direction is (and isn't), how it creates sacred space for listening to God, and why this ancient practice can be such a life-giving companion on our faith journey. If you've ever wondered what spiritual direction looks like or how it might support your own formation, this conversation is a beautiful place to start.Rev. Anne-Russell Bradley contact information: soulspeak.csd@gmail.comFinding a Spiritual Director:https://www.sdicompanions.org/find-a-spiritual-director-companion/https://directory.transformingcenter.orgSuggested reading:Soul Feast by Marjorie ThompsonRight Here, Right Now by Amy G. OdenEmotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter ScezzeroThanks 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 a textHow do we faithfully weave our life with God into the work we do every day? In this episode, Susan and co-host Rev. Smith Lilley talk with authors and businessmen Al Erisman and Randy Pope about what it means to view our work as a calling to serve the Lord. Together, they explore how the hours we spend in offices, classrooms, homes, and communities can become places of formation, worship, and witness. AL ERISMAN is currently a writer, speaker, and board member, including serving as chair of the board for the Theology of Work Project and as a founding board member for KIROS. He is a senior Fellow for both the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University and the Institute for Marketplace Transformation. Since 2015, he has authored or co-authored numerous books on theology, business, and mathematics. After earning his PhD in applied mathematics at Iowa State University, Al spent 32 years at The Boeing Company, starting as a research mathematician. In his last decade there, he was Director of Technology, where he led a 250-person research staff exploring innovation paths for the company. He participated in committees on science and mathematics through the National Science Foundation, National Research Council, and National Institute for Standards and Technology. He is the co-founder of Ethix magazine, exploring business ethics in a technological age. After retiring from Boeing in 2001, he taught in the Business School at Seattle Pacific University until 2017. RANDY POPE has practiced law for 45 years in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Since 2017, he has served as City Attorney for the City of Hattiesburg. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Mississippi and has successfully handled appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi School of Law, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founding President of the C. S. Lewis Society of South Mississippi, and he served on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA from 1973-1976.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.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, and Coach Charles Huff preview Saturday's matchup with South Alabama. 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 a textSpiritual warfare can be confusing, even intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. In this conversation, Susan Eaton, Cliff Burris, and Dr. Stephen Seamands discuss what spiritual warfare is, why it shows up in our lives, and how we can discern when it's happening. Dr. Seamands offers practical wisdom from years of ministry, emphasizing the importance of helping people heal instead of getting preoccupied with the oppression itself. It's a grounded, hope-filled exploration you won't want to miss.Book Recommendation: The Believer's Guide to Spiritual Warfare, by Tom WhiteABOUT: Dr. Stephen Seamands currently serves as Professor Emeritus at Asbury Theological Seminary, having retired in May 2018 fromhis position as Professor of Christian Doctrine, in which he had served for thirty-five years. Prior to assuming a teaching position at the seminary in 1983, he pastored United Methodist churches in southern New Jersey for eleven years.Steve has continued to teach courses for the seminary as an affiliate professor. He is known for gracefully merging the classical and the practical. His courses on doctrine and practical theology are taught with a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart.He is the author of eight books including Holiness of Heart and Life (Abingdon Press, 1990), Wounds that Heal: Bringing Our Hurts to the Cross (InterVarsity Press, 2003), which is available in six languages and Ministry in the Image of God: The  Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service (InterVarsity Press, 2005), which received the 2006 Christianity Today “Award of Merit” for books in the area of Church and pastoral leadership; The Unseen Real: Living in the Light of the Ascension of Jesus (Seedbed, 2016). His most recent book is Follow the Healer: Biblical and Theological Foundations for Healing Ministry (Zondervan Reflective/Seedbed, 2023). He has also written articles for various journals and magazinesThanks 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.

Shawn Jones fills in for John Cox and he along with Coach Huff recap the win at Arkansas State and preview Saturday's matchup with Texas State at the Rock. 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 a textHave you ever wished you had superpowers? Maybe we actually do! We may not be able to fly or shoot lasers out of our eyes, but what if we were made for more than that? In this episode, Susan talks with Rev. Smith Lilley about what it means to be human and how the life of Christ within us empowers us to live supernaturally in our everyday lives. ABOUT SMITH: Smith Lilley is an ordained elder in the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and the pastor of Fulton UMC and Verona UMC. He previously served churches in Tupelo and Tremont in northeast Mississippi and in Nashville, Tennessee. Smith's passions in ministry are preaching and teaching, worship, and small group discipleship.Originally from Clinton, Smith is a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School, the University of Limerick in Ireland, and Mississippi State University. He is currently a student in the Doctor of Theology program at United Theological Seminary. Prior to ministry he was an officer in the U.S. Air Force.His wife Jessica is a pediatric endocrinologist and native of Belmont. They have three daughters—Emelyn, Abigail, and Alexis. 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.

Guest host, Jason Baker, and Coach Huff preview Saturday's matchup at Arkansas 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 a textIn this episode, Rev. Chad Bowen joins us to unpack a big question from one of our church kids: “How are we made in God's image when we can't see God?” Together, we explore what it means to “image” God in the world—not by what we look like, but by how we live. From creativity and innovation to stewardship and community, we discover the many ways God's character is reflected through us as we care, create, and connect with one another.ABOUT CHAD: Rev. Chad Bowen serves as pastor of First United Methodist Church in West Point, Mississippi, and is a graduate of Millsaps College and Duke Divinity School. He and his wife Katie live in West Point with their two young children.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.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, sits down with USM Director of Football Administration - Kate Roll and Football General Manager Reed Grable to discuss the most recent developments within the USM Football program during the bye week. 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 a textIf you've ever wrestled with questions about purpose—why you're here, what you're made for, or how to uncover it—you won't want to miss this episode with the always dynamic Dr. Bev Smallwood. Learn how God can use even seasons of adversity to reveal your unique purpose and calling.Contact Beverly: bev@drbevsmallwood.comABOUT BEV: Dr. Bev Smallwood is a licensed psychologist who, for the past 40-plus years, has been spreading her message of hope to individuals, families, and organizations across the U.S. and around the world. She's the Founder and CEO of The Hope Center, a psychological clinic she established in 1984. Since the early 80s, Bev's high-content, high-fun, live, in-person programs have enabled organizations to accomplish successful transitions, develop more skillful leaders, intensify employee engagement, reduce turnover, and create fiercely loyal customers. Dr.Bev also creates high-engagement learning in her virtual programs and courses.Bev received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1981. Since that time, she has regularly received advanced professional training in such areas as stress and anger management, trauma treatment, forensic psychology, organizational assessment and intervention, and leadership development.Dr. Bev is well-known as a resource to the national media. She's been interviewed and quoted in such media outlets as MSNBC, CNN, FOX News, Maury Povich, New York Times, USA Today Weekend, Focus on the Family, Chicago Tribune, Cincinnati Enquirer, Self Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and numerous major radio stations and networks. Bev is the author of This Wasn't Supposed to Happen to Me: 10 Make-or-Break Choices When Life Steals Your Dreams and Rocks Your World, (Thomas Nelson, Publishers). She also co-authored KidSpiration: Out of the Mouths of Babes. Currently, she is working on a new book on anger called All The Rage. Dr. Bev Smallwood lives in Hattiesburg, MS. She's the Mom of Greg and Amy, and the grandmother of Joseph, Ethan, Scarlett, and Eli.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.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, and Head Coach Charles Huff preview Saturday's matchup against Louisiana-Monroe. 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.

It's homecoming week, and the Cajuns will host its first homecoming in the Lady against the Southern Marshall Eagles. We'll preview the upcoming game, check in with brand ambassador Caden Jensen, and compile a list of reasons Lafayette is better at than Hattiesburg.

Send us a textSusan and her friend, Dr. Jamie McNally, explore what it means to see all of creation as a sacred trust and how the well-being of humans and animals overlaps. Together, they reflect on the biblical call to steward the earth with care. With both theological and psychological insight, this conversation invites us to consider how loving God also means tending His creation.ABOUT JAMIE: Dr. Jamie McNally is a Licensed Professional Counselor, trauma specialist, moral injury researcher, and founder of Sycamore Counseling Services, a Michigan-based group practice, and Fortifyu, a wellness and coaching platform for animal care workers. With a background in mental health, military service, animal sheltering, and higher education, Jamie integrates her clinical training in EMDR and Compassion Fatigue with certifications in Veterinary Social Work and Somatic Breathwork. Her work centers on the mind-body connection and values-based and somatic healing to help those in animal care navigate moral injury, loss, and burnout by reconnecting with their values, bodies, and the healing power of the human-animal bond.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.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, and Head Coach Charles Huff preview Saturday's matchup at Louisiana. 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 a textAnother great question from one of the children of Parkway Heights UMC: "What happens when we take communion? Are the bread and juice (wine) turning into Christ's body and blood?" Susan and Cliff talk with Rev. Dr. Ricky James about the mystery of this sacred meal and why it matters for our life of faith.ABOUT RICKY: The Rev. Dr. Ricky James is the Dean of the Chapel and Director of Church Relations at Millsaps College. A native of Hattiesburg, Ricky is a graduate of Millsaps College, Duke University, and Emory University. Ricky also serves as a Chaplain in the United States Navy Reserve. He is the Battalion Chaplain for the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, USMC, in Camp Pendleton, CA. He is married to Megan James, VP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Millsaps College and they have two amazing children, Henry and Catherine.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.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox and Head Coach Charles Huff recap the win over Jacksonville State and preview Thursday's matchup with Georgia Southern. 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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Send us a textWelcome back to Season 7 of the Embodied Holiness Podcast! Susan welcomes her friends, Rev. Dr. Leanne Burris and Rev. Cliff Burris, for a thoughtful exploration of the question: "What is prayer and how do I pray?" ABOUT LEANNE: Rev. Dr. Leanne Burris is the planting pastor of The Bridge Church. As an ordained Elder, she is deeply passionate about connecting people to God's love through authentic community. She holds a doctorate in ministry from Wesley Biblical Seminary, and she's had the privilege of studying at Asbury Theological Seminary, USM, and William Carey. She has in the past taught many adult education classes (religion and English as a second language) for numerous community colleges and universities. She is currently an English language tutor at Biloxi High School. Outside of ministry, she enjoys traveling, reading, running, seafood, and spending time with her husband, Cliff, and their four kids, Josh, Jon, Zoe, and Joel.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.

Show Notes:“I'm not necessarily a winner. Maybe I'm a loser that just never gave up.”No one would call Robert St. John a loser. A life-long Mississippian and a successful restaurateur and entrepreneur, Robert has turned his mistakes and failures into valuable learning experiences that push his desire to help others. In addition to being a restaurateur, Robert is also an author and philanthropist and an advocate for the state of Mississippi, a place where he sees potential and opportunity for growth and change.Robert's restaurants include Crescent City Grill, Mahogany Bar, Branch, Tabella, Ed's Burger Joint, The Midtowner, and Loblolly Bakery in Hattiesburg, MS, and Enzo Osteria Ridgeland, Mississippi. In 2009, St. John founded Extra Table, a statewide non-profit organization that currently ships over 300,000 pounds of healthy food to over 60 Mississippi soup kitchens and mission pantries each month, at no charge to the agencies.Resources:Learn more about Robert and his restaurants at his website, https://robertstjohn.com/Learn more about Extra TableRead his weekly columnBuy his books 

Presented by EyeCare Professionals, Howard Technology Solutions, and StrangeBrew Coffeehouse - Looking back at a few turning points from State's 34-17 win in Hattiesburg.

Presented by StrangeBrew Coffeehouse and Cannon Ford of Starkville - The Bulldogs start 2025 with a road win in Hattiesburg over Southern Miss. A strong third quarter provides the separation after a close first half.

Adam Doleac is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and rising country music star. Taking the Nashville scene by storm with his unique signature sound. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi Doleac initially chased his big league dreams with a baseball scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi. But soon realized his true calling was creating music. Self-taught on multiple instruments, Doleac became proficient in guitar, drums and piano and soon decided to leave the sports world behind to pursue a music career.  Adam spent several years pinning lyrics from notable names including Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, Nate Smith, Gabby Barrett, Darius Rooker, Hootie & the Blowfish and more. In 2017, his self-titled debut AP produced gold certified song famous and was followed by his debut album, Barstool Whiskey Wonderland released in 2022.  With over a half a billion audio and videos streamed today, Doleac's soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have won over a legion of fans and audiences across the globe. We convinced Adam to bring his delightful wife, MacKinnon with him and together we talked about everything from the Enneagram to a song that brought Thomas to tears. You will love this conversation with Adam and Mac Doleac. Follow Adam Doleac  Instagram and MacKinnon Doleac on Instagram    Check out the work he's doing here Adam Doleac . . . . .  Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! Sign up to receive the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: LAGOON: Go to LagoonSleep.com/RBG and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code RBG for 15% off your first purchase. DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout.  QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.  THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG.  KIDS ADVENTURE BIBLE: Visit AdventureBible.com to check out the free Bible activities, reading plans, and teaching resources. Go to AdventureBible.com today. GOMINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code RBG. This is a web-only offer. Sign up at GoMinno.com with the code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Ruiz and Todd BArry 3/16Join Opie for a hilarious episode featuring comedians Todd Barry, Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, and Sherrod Small! Dive into Todd Barry's new book, Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg, as he shares wild tales from his stand-up tours in America's quirkier corners, from comedy condos to coffee shop quests. The crew swaps stories of life on the road, dodgy hotel rooms, and the art of surviving small-town gigs. Plus, things get heated with a side-splitting debate over stringy tuna fish sandwiches and hermit crab escapes that'll leave you in stitches. Expect unfiltered laughs, insider comedy scoop, and a touch of chaos—don't miss this one!The final year of my radio journey holds a special place in my heart, made even more poignant by the loss of my cherished friends, Carl Ruiz and Vic Henley. Reflecting on that time, I rediscovered the pure passion and exhilaration that drew me to radio in the first place. Amidst the chaos and challenges, we found endless moments of hilarity and camaraderie. Alongside Carl, Vic, and Sherrod Small, we shared unforgettable experiences both on and off the airwaves, our tight-knit bond shining through every episode. That year also marked Carl Ruiz's meteoric rise to stardom, inspiring me to launch the Opie Radio podcast with him. I'm immensely grateful to Erock, Clubsoda Kenny, Paul, and Louis for joining us on this wild ride. Get ready to dive into the rollercoaster of emotions—the highs, the lows, and the laugh-out-loud moments—that defined my last year in radio.