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Clay Edwards hosts a lively radio discussion tackling cancel culture, local Mississippi issues, and national politics. He chats with guest Jamie Creel about the rapid growth in North Mississippi, the strong performance of DeSoto County schools, and opposition to school choice legislation that could disrupt high-performing districts. They praise Senator McClendon for representing his constituents effectively, including his Glacier Act bill, and express sympathy for ice storm victims in areas like Tate County and Oxford, where buildings have collapsed under the weight of snow and ice.   The conversation shifts to political accountability, emphasizing the need for representatives to prioritize their voters over leadership agendas. They critique the removal of ballot initiatives and discuss recent backlash against lawmakers who supported school choice. Edwards and Creel differentiate between cancel culture and "consequence culture," citing examples like a University of Mississippi employee fired for inflammatory comments and nurses losing jobs over extreme political statements on social media.   They delve into the Alex Prady case, debunking portrayals of him as an ideal citizen by sharing video evidence of his aggressive encounters with ICE agents, including assaults and property damage. The hosts argue that carrying a gun at protests requires responsibility and that Prady's actions led to foreseeable consequences. Broader political topics include election fraud allegations in Fulton County, Georgia, and Minnesota's laws allowing non-citizens to obtain driver's licenses that enable voting, skewing results in blue cities.   Edwards touches on personal fitness and mental clarity from lifestyle changes, then pivots to insurance advice, stressing the importance of proper coverage for valuables, renters' policies, and business needs amid volatile rates and storm damage. They highlight affordable life insurance options without exams for those with clean records.   The show wraps with a brief sports segment, picking the Seahawks over the Patriots in a hypothetical matchup due to strong defense, and a passionate rant on resisting Democratic narratives around immigration enforcement, election integrity, and threats to prosecute political figures like Trump. Edwards urges listeners to stay focused on core issues amid distractions.  

Clay Edwards kicks off the show with a high-energy intro, declaring war on cancel culture and shining a light on overlooked issues in Jackson, Mississippi—from systemic corruption to the fight for America's soul. He challenges "positive solutions" from long-time leaders and invites listeners to strap in for unfiltered, no-sugar-added talk radio. Transitioning live from the Men's Health and Women's Wellness of Mississippi studios on 103.9 FM WYAB, Clay introduces himself and guest Jamie Creel, a Shelter Insurance agent. They dive into local topics, including the new area code in North Mississippi amid rapid growth from Memphis migrants, the excellence of DeSoto County schools, and fierce opposition to school choice legislation that could undermine high-performing districts. The segment highlights the need for representatives like Senator McClendon to prioritize constituents over leadership, while expressing prayers for ice storm victims in areas like Tate County and Oxford, where building collapses have caused significant damage.

In this segment of Episode #1140, host Clay Edwards sits down with North Mississippi Senator Michael McClendon to break down the Glacier Act—a bold bill aimed at ramping up ICE enforcement in Mississippi to crack down on illegal immigration. They discuss empowering local law enforcement with grants for gear and facilities, the overload of illegals in schools and chicken plants, and why red states like Mississippi can't keep turning a blind eye. The convo heats up with McClendon's other bills: SB2247 for terminating school board members in child endangerment cases (inspired by a DeSoto County scandal) and SB2254 to ban weather modification and cloud seeding, sparking a wild rabbit hole on geoengineering conspiracies. Unfiltered, patriotic talk on fighting for America's soul—straight from the Capitol.

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Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 6:16-18The Freedom of Fasting1. It is assumed that Christians fast, v. 16“The greatest enemy of hunger for God is not poison but apple pie. It is not thebanquet of the wicked that dulls our appetite for heaven, but mindless nibbling atthe table of the world.”-John Piper, A Hunger for God2. Fasting is for God, v. 16When we embrace that fasting is for God two things happen:a) it eliminates anybody having to knowb) it affects what I do while fastingZechariah 7:1-6Isaiah 58:3-53. Fasting is in secret, v. 18Four thoughts that accompany habitual sin...a God is ________.b There is no use.c There is no stopping.d There is no hope.Nehemiah 9:1-2Mental worship...1 What has most shaped how you think about fasting?2 What spiritual habits do you practice to stay connected to your faith?3 Do you ever wonder if your spiritual habits matter?4 What do you feel when you read that "your Father sees in secret? "5 Is the lie you believe about God or yourself?

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 6:5-15How To Pray Big & Free1. Prayers is not for managing people's opinion, v. 5-62. Prayer is not where you control God, v. 73. Prayer is a demonstration of what you believe, v. 8Two things to believe...a) “for your father”b) “knows what you need before you ask him.”4. Prayer has structure, v. 9-13Structure of the disciples prayer...a) acknowledgement- “Our father in heaven...”b) nature1) name- “Hallowed be your name..."2) Kingdom- ...”your kingdom come...”3) will- ...”your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”c) needs- “...give us this day our daily bread...”d) responsibility- ”...and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”e) freedom, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”I Corinthians 10:13Mental worship...1. When you pray, are you more mindful of God or the people in the room?2. Does your life “hallow” God's name?3. Do you ever sound like an orphan when you pray. Like someone who doesn't have a Father?4. What would change about your prayers if you believed that God knows what you need beforeyou asked Him?5. How is your spiritual ability these days?6. What two words best describe your prayer life?

What do you do when your situation is out of your control? This is where Taylor found herself after her son was born with Prader Willi Syndrome. Listen and watch as Taylor shares the reality of trusting God even in the midst of a negative diagnosis for her son. Want to become a partner?www.faithignite.us/donate

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHPracticing RighteousnessMatthew 6:1–41. It's not what we do but why, v. 1Matthew 6:1In this one verse Jesus tells us three things...a) practicing righteousness reinforces who we arePracticing righteousness means a lifestyle that demonstrates inner transformation which showsup in our life rhythms, daily choices, relationships and posture towards others that goes beyondrule keeping and to the authority and sufficiency of King and Kingdom.b) where and why matterc) its possible for heaven to have no consequence of how you lived on earth2. Giving to the needy is assumed behavior, v. 2Here is what happens when you give to the needy...a) you are lending to GodProverbs 19:17b) you are seeing the world the way God sees itc) you are avoiding judgement through stewardshipLuke 16:19-253. Giving can be a form of taking, v. 2-4a4. Let the fact that God knows be enough for you, v. 3-4Matthew 6:3-4Mental worship...1. What do you do in order to practice your righteousness?2. Does being anonymous take the joy out of giving or add joy to giving?3. Do you practice your righteousness enough to feel confident about your faith?4. How often do you think of yourself as “lending to God?”5. Are you a different person in the “synagogue” than you are in the “streets?”

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMy Prayer for Our ChurchIsaiah 6:1-13Context of Isaiah...1) God's people trusted in human leadership more than they trusted God2) Increased wealth brought a diminished view of God3) People felt secure in their sins as long as they performed the right religious rituals4) They presumed upon God's grace and so they required God's judgement1. That we would see God, v. 12. That we would grow in our knowledge of God, v. 1-4God is...a) enthronedb) transcendentc) worshippedd) consequential3. That we would make progress on our stuff, v. 54. That we would receive from the Lord, v. 6-7Two things to notice...a) “your guilt is taken away”- how you feel about what you didb) “your sin is atoned for”- what you did5. That we would hear from the Lord, v. 8-13“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of completedarkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.”~ Ernest ShackletonMental worship...1. Where do you look to see God at work?2. What is one thing you want to better understand about God?3. How do you know you are progressing spiritually?4. Is there a painful gift the Lord wants to give you?5. Do you hear from the Lord?

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Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 2:13-26Loving God's SovereigntyWhat it is- God's sovereignty is the belief that God is the ultimate King, controllinghistory, nature and individual lives with perfect wisdom, justice and mercy.What it means- God's sovereignty means He has supreme, absolute power and authorityover all creation and every event, working all things according to His ultimate will for hisglory, with nothing outside His control or knowledge, though this concept intersects withhuman free will and the problem of evil, implying He allows, but doesn't directly cause, allnegative events.1. God's sovereignty is relational, v. 13-152. God's sovereignty is sustaining, v. 16-18"We must simply listen to God when it comes to the sovereignty of God. We musthave God tell us what it means for him to be sovereign, lest we import limitationsor possibilities into God that he doesn't find in himself.”- John Piper3. God's sovereignty is hopeful, v. 19-23Three reasons God's sovereignty is hopeful...a) It is hopeful because it reminds us that God is actively involved in all the affairsof our lives.- Romans 8:28-32b) It is hopeful because sovereignty doesn't allow moments to become bigger thanthey were intended to be.c) It is hopeful because time fills up but never runs out.v. 15- “This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt Icalled my son.”v. 17- “Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah...”v. 23- And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken bythe prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene.”Mental worship...1. Do you really believe God is for you?2. Have you ever gone through something that you were only sustained by yourunderstanding of God's sovereignty?3. If God came to you in the context of your fears, what is the first fear He wouldspeak to?4. Are you more prone to put limitations or possibilities onto God that do not existin God?5. Have you allowed anything to become bigger than it was intended to be?

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHThe Joy of Having A KingMatthew 2:1-121. Worship Him, v. 2• Revelation 4:9-112. Kill Him, v. 3-8What we know about Herod...a)he has no rightful claim to the throneb)used violence to stay on the thronec)would kill again to keep his throne• Luke 19:11-27• Revelation 19:15-163. Give to Him, v. 9-11Two things we should see here...1)God comes to us in a language we understand2)God wants to be found4. Obey Him, v. 12Mental worship...1. Are you ready for what Jesus will be like when he returns?2. How often does your posture change in worship?3. In what “language” do you need God to speak to you?4. Has God ever warned you about something or somebody?5. By how you live, who or what is the biggest authority in your life?

How To Be At Peace With What God DoesPastor Neil McClendonGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 1:18-251. Understand that life is designed to be a response to what God is doing, v. 18Luke 1:26-382. Who you are informs your response, v. 19Two things about Mary & Joseph...a)how heaven talks about themb)how they respond3. Be responsible with the revelation you receive, v. 20-24Guidelines for interpreting dreams...a)Does it align with Scripture?b)Understanding a dream requires prayer and wise counsel.c)Should be interpreted with humility.d)Who does this invite me to trust?Jeremiah 23:25-29. Learn to glorify God in what you don't do, v. 25“...but he knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.”Mental worship...1. What do your prayers demonstrate that you know?2. Is there a difference in your vertical and horizontal righteousness?3. Do you ever wonder how heaven talks about you?4. What would it feel like for you to say, “Let it be to me according to your word?”5. Should you pray differently knowing that God knows what you are thinking before you sayanything?6. What could you not do this week that would glorify God?

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 1:1-17Finding Hope In The Genealogy of Jesus1. Because God is telling a big Story, v. 1Genesis 3:15Psalm 89:49-51Genesis 2:42. Because God uses imperfect people as a part of His story, v. 2-15a) Tamarb) Rahabc) Ruthd) Bathshebae) King Solomonf) Manassehg) Jacob3. Because of the virgin birth the perfection of Jesus is sufficient for yourimperfection, v. 16Matthew 1:16Isaiah 7:10-14Romans 5:12-144. Because God was at work then and is now, v. 17Romans 5:1-5Mental worship...1. How often do you feel connected to the bigness of the Story God is telling?2. Do you most often use your imperfection as an excuse or your perfection inChrist as an explanation?3. How does the doctrine of original sin help you explain the state of the world, aperson's need for the redemption that is found only in Christ and the doctrine ofthe virgin birth?4. Do you ever confuse the “then” and the “now” of the Christian life?5. Have you developed enough character to be a hopeful person?

GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 5:43-48The Reassuring Power of Enemy Love1. Enemy love is evidence of authentic faith, v. 43-45 2 Kings 6:20-232. Enemy love is how God loves, v. 45b-47Two questions we have to answer today… a) who do you love? v. 46 b) who do you greet? v. 473. Enemy love is God's nature, v. 48 a) Jesus incites a pre-evangelistic despair that prepares us for the gospel. b) You don't need a relationship with God just for forgiveness; you need a relationship with Christ for capacity. Mental worship… 1. Do you feel capable of loving your enemies? 2. What is different about the way you love and greet from the way non-Christians love and greet? 3. Is there a “moreness” to the way you live?  4. What is a first step you could take this week towards enemy love?  5. Do you see God's commands through the lens of His promise?  6. Who do you spend time with that is like looking in a funhouse mirror? 

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 5:38-42How The Violence of God Triumphs Over The Violence of Man1. The insufficiency of proportionate justice, v. 38The law did three things...a) takes punishment out of the realm of private vengeanceb) gave judges a clear and just formula for punishmentc) it forbid vendettas and excessive retribution“...I have killed a man for wounding me...”-Genesis 4:23Why do we insist on retaliation?a) embarrassmentb) justice•“Slowly and imperceptibly, the one true God begins acquiring the features of thegods of this world. For instance, our God simply gratifies our desires rather thanreshaping them in accordance with the beauty of God's own character. Our Godthen kills enemies rather than dying on their behalf as God did in Jesus Christ.”― Miroslav Volf,Free of Charge: Giving andForgiving in a Culture Stripped of Gracec) unbelief“If God were not angry at injustice and deception and did not make the final end toviolence God would not be worthy of our worship. Here, however, I am lessinterested in arguing that God's violence is not unworthy of God than in showingthat it is beneficial to us. Life has rightly drawn our attention to the fact that in aworld of violence we are faced with an inescapable alternative: either God'sviolence or human violence. Most people who insist on God's “nonviolence”cannot resist using violence themselves. They deem the talk of God's judgmentirreverent, but think nothing of entrusting judgment into human hands, persuadedpresumably that this is less dangerous and more humane than to believe in a Godwho judges! And so violence thrives, secretly nourished by belief in a God whorefuses to wield the sword.”-MiroslaveVolf, Exclusion & Embrace2. The capacity of life in the Kingdom, v. 39-42• Matthew 11:12As Christians we have the capacity to demonstrate four things...a) a different response to evil, v. 39• Romans 12:14-21b) a different response to guilt, v. 40c) a different response to authority, v. 41d) a different response to need, v. 42Mental worship...1 Is there anybody that you've punished too much and you don't know how to getit back to where it should be?2 Do you feel you actually have the capacity to respond differently when violated?3 Does your response to evil say more about you or God?4 How does the Gospel inform your response to the poor and needy?5 What or who have you lost sight of?

Nov 2, 2025 Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHCommunioinI Corinthians 11:23-261. Remember Jesus2. There is a new way to relate to God.3. We are proclaiming the Lord's death.

This episode, we're focusing on the topic of power with Crooked Media VP of Political Strategy Shaniqua McClendon. With the special “odd year” elections coming up on November 4, she's here to break down what's at stake this Election Day. She's also offering advice on how to stay engaged in politics when cynicism creeps in, what to expect in next year's midterms, and how to build a robust media diet without being constantly overwhelmed. As the creator of Vote Save America and a longtime political organizer, McClendon has so much important information to share, so be sure to tune in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 5:33-37The Insufficiency of Swearing1. We must reclaim a sense of our self, v. 33-36Here is the progression in how we lose ourselves...1)we become disillusioned with ourselves2)we become distrusting of ourselves3)we become destructive towards ourselvesSigns you are losing yourself...a)seeking external validationb)difficulty with decisionsc)feeling lostd)emotional foge)loss of identityf) negative self-talkg)always changing to fit inh)increased anxiety and insecurityHebrews 6:13-162. We must reclaim simple speech, v. 37Mental worship...1. What do you point to when you go outside of yourself to establish your integrity?2. Is there anybody in your life who has slowly stopped believing you?3. What is the motive when you are less than truthful, less than forthright and lacking integrity inyour speech?4. When is the last time you did something you didn't want to do just because you couldn't say,“No”?5. What needs to change in what you believe in order for there to be a change in how you talk?

Oct 12, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 5:31-32A Gospel Informed Understanding of DivorceIntroductory thoughts…1) read through the right lens2) let Bible counsel Bible3) seek to understand the cultural context4) seek to understand the biblical contextFour questions we need to answer today….1. Is there ever a biblical grounds for divorce?a) adultery- “sexual immorality”b) abandonment due to spiritual incompatibility• Corinthians 7:12-16c) abuse• 1 Timothy 3:1-3• Ephesians 5:28-302. How does divorcing someone make them commit adultery? Why is it considered adultery to marry a divorced person? 3. So what do I do if I'm divorced and remarried and according to what I've heard today, I committed adultery? a) ask God's forgivenessb) ask your partners forgivenessc) ask your former spouse's forgivenessd) stay committed to your relationship• Samuel 8:4-9Mental worship…1. What lens do you read the Bible through?2. Who or what has most shaped the way you think about marriage?3. Do you think people have been hurt more by what the church says or doesn't say about divorce?4. Have you ever been a part of a church that practices church discipline?5. What questions do you have after what you heard today?

Oct 5, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 5:27-30The High Price of Lust1. Jesus upholds the sufficient sanctity of marriage, v. 27-28 • Genesis 2:24God's design for marriage… a) priority loyalty- “Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother… b) lifelong loyalty- …and hold fast to his wife… c) bodily loyalty- …and they shall become one flesh.” 2. The eye reveals what is in the heart, v. 28Lust does four things… a) starts with dissatisfaction b) turns people into things c) teaches you to relate to the world out of your appetites instead of your understanding d) trains you to sow to the flesh • Galatians 6:7-8 • Galatians 5:19-21Signs You Are Sowing to the Flesh 1) Pleasure becomes your master- "sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality . . .” 2) Worship is misplaced- “. . . idolatry, sorcery . . .” 3) Conflict is your pattern- “. . . enmity, strife, jealousy . . .” 4) You can't control your emotions- “. . . fits of anger . . .” 5) Competitiveness is your posture- “..rivalries, dissensions, divisions . . .” 6) You refuse to celebrate others- “. . . envy . . .” 7) Escapism is a way of life- “. . . drunkenness, orgies, and things like these.”3. Jesus is trying to change the way we view sin, v. 29-31 • Matthew 7:24-27Mental worship… 1. In your opinion, have Christians changed the way the culture views marriage or has the culture changed the way Christians view marriage?  2. Is there anybody or anything that you currently desire too much? 3. What struck you today as something you will need to think more about?  4. If you are a Christian, how has your view of sin changed since you came to faith?  5. How do you feel when the rain, floods and wind beat down on your life?

Sep 28, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Inward Life of the KingdomMatthew 5:21-26Four lenses for the rest of this chapter… a) Jesus is more concerned with motive than checking the box b) Christians are held to a higher ethical standard c) The Gospel always invites us to think deeper d) Truth turns radishes into carrots1. Life in the Kingdom calls for integration, v. 21-22 a) name calling- “You fool!”  b) insults c) angryHere is what we need to understand about anger… 1) anger manifests when your illusion of control is exposed 2) anger justifies your response to people and things with which you do not agree 3) anger requires something of others but never you 4) anger happens when you don't know what to feel- anger is the soldier we send out to protect us. 5) anger is typically connected to fear2. Reconciliation is inconvenient, v. 23-243. Integrated people can agree quickly, v. 25-26Mental worship… 1. Are you more of a radish or a carrot when it comes to integration? 2. Have you dehumanized anybody lately in how you treated them or talked about them?  3. Does anybody have something against you right now?  4. How often are you inconvenienced in the name of obedience?  5. Is there anything you know you need to do and are running out of time to do it?

Sep 21, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchDo you think living by the Ten Commandments is enough to be right with God? What about the other 603 laws in the Old Testament? In this powerful message, Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks Jesus's statement that He came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. The sermon reveals how a "rules-based" relationship with God will always leave us condemned, and how true righteousness comes only through Jesus ChristThis message will help you understand:  • Think Properly (v. 17)  • Understand Deeply (v. 18)  • Teach Rightly (v. 19)  • Hear Clearly (v. 20)To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here

Sep 14, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Consequential Nature of Kingdom FaithMatthew 5:13-161. There is a problem we have to overcome, v. 13! Peter 4:1-4Four ways salt loses its saltiness… a) it is absorbed by its surroundings b) exposure to moisture c) confusion about the purpose of the church d) churches that try to make Christianity interesting instead of making Christians consequential 2. There is a responsibility to embrace, v. 14 a) identity- who God says I am b) activity- what God commands me to do3. True faith is distinguished by the number of people who are affected by it, v. 15-16Mental worship… 1. How is your life distinguishable from the unbelieving world? 2. What environments have been affected by your faith? 3. Do you think you really understand the ramifications of your identity? 4. Does God leaving you here in this world make you think God is missional or mindless?  5. Is the life you are currently living causing others to think about heaven? 6. Which does your faith need more: flavor or illumination? 

Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Candace Kelley sit down with world-renowned neuropsychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Joseph McClendon III. Together, they unpack the psychology of fear, family trauma, and self-sabotage while exploring Joseph's groundbreaking method of neuroencoding—a science-based approach to rewiring the brain for success. The trio explores how communication is either a cry for help or an expression of love, why people often attract the very things they don't want, and how to snap out of fear and stress almost instantly. Dr. McClendon introduces the “Toxic 10”, ten hidden fears like procrastination, hesitation, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome—that quietly steal dreams. Through storytelling, personal breakthroughs, and raw reflection, this episode teaches how to reframe negativity, build options, and transform setbacks into growth. Listeners gain real-world strategies for breaking destructive thought patterns, recognizing toxic influences, building discernment, and living healthier, happier, and more financially abundant lives. With Malcolm's honesty, Candace's sharp insights, and Joseph's transformative wisdom, this is more than a podcast, it's a masterclass in mindset, healing, and lasting change. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not All Hood (NAH) podcast takes a look at the lived experiences and identities of Black people in America. Infused with pop culture, music, and headlining news, the show addresses the evolution, exhilaration, and triumphs of being rooted in a myriad of versions of Black America.   Hosted by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Candace O.Kelley   Executive Producer: Layne Fontes Producer & Creative Director: Troy W. Harris, Jr.

About the Guest: Maritza McClendon is an Olympic silver medalist, speaker, and corporate leader currently serving in Communications and Community Affairs at Carter's. Beyond her remarkable swimming career, Maritza has dedicated herself to inspiring others through speaking, leadership, and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion. Today, she continues to build her orbit, learning from mentors, influencing others, and preparing to step into her next chapter as both a professional speaker and aspiring author.Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Steve Mellor reconnects with returning guest Maritza McClendon to explore what it truly means to be growth ready. From navigating life's unexpected turns (like broken goggles behind the starting block) to leading with calm in corporate spaces, Maritza shares how possibility, curiosity, and feedback have fueled her growth both as an Olympic athlete and as a leader.Together, Steve and Maritza dive into how to embrace uncertainty, create orbits of support and influence, and use feedback not as criticism but as a gift for growth. This is a must-listen for anyone wanting to thrive in their career, sport, or life by leaning into discomfort, curiosity, and community.Takeaways:What it means to be growth ready in sport, career, and lifeHow to embrace possibility and the unknown with confidenceThe power of pivoting when plans break down (literally)Building “orbits” of mentors, peers, and those you influenceUsing calmness and preparation to lead through uncertaintyTurning nervous energy into focused performanceReframing feedback as a collaborative, empowering toolWhy curiosity is the muscle that drives long-term growthMaritza's next chapter: stepping into speaking and authorshipLinks & Resources MentionedMaritza's Website: maritzamcclendon.comInstagram: @RitzySwimsLinkedIn: Maritza McClendonSend us a textSupport the showSign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community Also be sure to give him and the show a follow on Instagram @coachstevemellor

Episode #167 | Season 8 Episode 8 [R] I was asked to be a judge for BBQ competition and thought it would make for a fun episode. The episode was recorded on location at the barbershop Ra's Supreme Clientele in Albert Lea, MN. We planned for 4 judges and 4 contestants but it turned into 4 judges and only 2 contestants. The episode starts with myself and fellow judges: Qualita McClendon, Robert Suniga, and Rashi Dildy, then moves on to the winner of the contest: Jason Dauer, and end with the event coordinator: Hannah McAtee.LINK: https://linktr.ee/comediandaypeace

Aug 24, 2025Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchGod's Timing, People & PowerMatthew 4:12-251. God's timing, 4:12-17 • Isaiah 9:1-2Biblical examples… a) David & Goliath b) Judges 5 c) Omer of mannaExodus 16:31-32d) Apostle Paul • 2 Corinthians 1:8-102. God's people, 4:18-22What God looks at and for in people… a) willing not perfect b) your future not your past c) faith not promises3. God's power, 4:23-25Mental worship… 1. Do you sense holy momentum on your life these days or is it just you and your ideas fueling your choices?  2. Since becoming a Christian what is something you've been able to do that you couldn't do before?  3. Are you okay with your kids leaving you to follow God's will for their lives? 4. When you look back at your past, what are some of the experiences you've had that strengthen your faith in the present?  5. Could your life, as it is currently being lived, sustain a demonstration of God's power?

Special Guest: Brad McClendon

Aug 17, 2025Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 4:1-11Learning From TemptationIn the wilderness they should have learned three things:  1) not to depend on bread alone but on Gods' word 2) not to put God to the test  3) to worship God alone1. Temptation comes around our biggest appetites, v. 2-4Our appetites do four things… 1) create opportunities- so we must learn to ask, “What opportunity does  this appetite present?”  2) remind us of our responsibility 3) reflect our identity 4) give somebody/something glory2. The enemy attacks the last thing you believed, v. 3Genesis 3:1     Matthew 3:16  Matthew 4:3     3. Our response to temptation is often times a test, v. 5-7Exodus 17:1–74. Temptation is an opportunity for God to see what you will settle for, v. 7-10Mental worship… 1. Do you have any appetites in your that concern you?  2. Is there anything you once believed but now you doubt it?  3. Is there anything the Father says about you that you find hard to accept? 4. When you are tempted does God have to prove himself all over again or have you tasted enough of His goodness to trust Him?

Episode Notes My guests include LaTricea Adams, founder and president of Young, Gifted and Green. They are an environmental justice organization that influences policy change through political advocacy, mentorship, and training. We recently heard that 24 MSCS schools were found with excessive amounts of lead in the water. She explains the dangers of lead exposure and what needs to happen to keep students safe. Next, Rise Memphis empowers people to become self-sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets. Their executive director Malcom Rawls explains how they do that and why it's so important. Finally, the City of West Memphis is on the rise in a very big way. I ask their Mayor, Marco McClendon to share the latest projects and how they got one of the biggest travel center franchises in the country! That and more both on air and online Monday, 6 pm on 91.7 WYXR. Also, the wyxr app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

Aug 10, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThinking Through The QuestionsMatthew 3:13-171. What does it look like to be missional? v. 132. Why does Jesus get baptized? Four reasons Jesus gets baptized… a) identifies with the people b) submits to the will of the Father c) practices what He preaches- Matthew 28:18-20 d) to fulfill all righteousness   Two ways… 1) confirms John as the forerunner to the Messiah 2) confirms Jesus as the Messiah • Isaiah 42:1 • Acts 8:30-353. What are my real needs?, v. 17Our three biggest needs… a) identity- “This is my son…" b) affection- …whom I love…" Could we with ink the ocean fill and were the skies of parchment made,  were ev'ry stalk on earth a quill and ev'ry man a scribe by trade,  to write the love of God above would drain the ocean dry;  nor could the scroll contain the whole, tho' stretched from sky to sky.  • Disbelief- the inability to accept something as true • Unbelief- the unwillingness to believec) acceptance- “...with whom I am well pleased.” Three back to school questions… 1) “In God, who's word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh (people) do to me?” - Psalm 56:4 2) “The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear: The Lord is the stronghold of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?”  - Psalm 27:1 1) Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”  - Psalm 42:5Mental worship… 1. If un-seized time flow to your weakness, where does your unseized time most often go? 2. Which is bigger, your “from” or your “to?”  3. Have you ever been baptized? Why did you or why haven't you?  4. Are you more guilty of disbelief or unbelief?  5. Where were you when you really understood the love of God for what it is?  6. Who's acceptance do you probably want too much?

Aug 3, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist Church The Kingdom And The Power ThereofMatthew 3:1-12Purpose of Matthew a) tell the story of Jesus b) apologetic and evangelistic c) explore the reality of the Kingdom  d) catechetical- to teach the truths of Christianity and their ethical implications1. The proportionality of repentance, v. 1-3The Kingdom of heaven/God is best understood by two words… a) reign b) realm2. The requirement of baptism, v. 4-10 a) confession, v. 6 b) demonstration, v. 7-9Repentance is a change of mind and actions wherein we cease our approval of wickedness (in others) and justification of bad behavior (in self). It is foremost a decisive reorientation of one's life away from the self and toward the Lord. But this subsequent repentance flows from and confirms the initial act wherein we realize our desperate state, admit our need of pardon and come to Jesus in a childlike manner.c) sanctification, v.10“Sanctification is a progressive work of God and man that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives.”            -Wayne Grudem, Systematic TheologyGalatians 5:22-24“Repentance is an inward matter, which has its seat in the heart and soul, but afterwards yields its fruits in a change of life.”            - John Calvin3. The moreness of Jesus' baptism., v. 11-12-Romans 8:9-11a) Holy Spirit- the person of Godb) fire- the power of GodMental worship… 1. Do you spend more time asking God to bless your will or submitting to His? 2. How would you describe the Kingdom of God in one sentence? 3. What do you point to on the outside that is proof that you have been changed on the inside? 4. What do you walk away wanting to think more about this morning? 5. Which do you seek more often, forgiveness or fire? 6. How do you keep your love for God from getting cold?

Jun 29, 2025 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Balance of GodJonah 4:5-111. The direction of disobedience, v. 5 Here are some examples from Genesis of how eastward movement symbolizes departure from God's will… a) Adam & Eve are put out of the Garden on the east side b) Cain settles east of Eden c) The builders of Babel are headed east when they decide to build a tower so as to make a name for themselves d) Lot separated from Abram and traveled east near Sodom and GomorrahHere is how we drift away from God… 1) a fixation on the physical over the spiritual in your priorities 2) a loss of sensitivity“You will say that these are very small sins; and doubtless, like all young tempters, you are anxious to be able to report spectacular wickedness. But do remember, the only thing that matters is the extent to which you separate the man from the God. It does not matter how small the sins are provided that their cumulative effect is to edge the man away from the Light and out into the Nothing. Murder is no better than cards if cards can do the trick. Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one — the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.”  - C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters 3) the glorification of feelings2. God acts sovereignly to reveal His nature and our need, v. 6-8Three ways God demonstrates His nature… a) His name- v. 6- “YHWH Elohim” ⁃ YHWH- speaking to Israelites (particular)  ⁃ Elohim- speaking to non-Israelites (universal)  b) His sovereignty- “appointed…” c) His patience- v. 9 Three ways God demonstrates our need… a) provision- v. 5 b) experience- v. 6 ⁃ Matthew 7:1-2 c) isolation- v. 8b3. God is not ashamed of you, v. 10-11 2 Peter 3:9-10Mental worship… 1. What does drifting away from God feel like in your life? 2. Are you biggest priorities physical or spiritual in nature? 3. What is the latest thing you could clearly identify as God's provision? 4. Is there anything you think or feel but you only say to yourself? 5. What are some of your takeaways from the book of Jonah?

Jun 15, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchJonah 4:1-5God's Freedom To Be God1. God's nature doesn't conform to our emotions, v. 1Four things about anger…a) anger is a secondary emotionb) anger doesn't earn me the right to be in chargec) anger turned inward becomes depressiond) anger is an invitation to identify your root idolsFour root idols… Power: a longing for influence or recognition Control: a longing to have everything go according to my plan Comfort: a longing for pleasure Approval: a longing to be accepted or desired2. God's nature is not subject to our preferences, v. 2-3Components of a prophetic complaint…a) We accuse God of injusticeb) We point to something God said, did or didn't do as evidencec) We request a correction of the injusticeThree things about God's nature…1) it's not one dimensional2) it's not open to interpretation    • Exodus 34:6-83) it's expressed in God's timing    • Nahum 1:1-153. God's nature invites self-reflection, v. 3-4Mental worship…1. What is your theology of anger?2.  Does your love of country ever over rule God's love for the nations?3. Are you balanced in your view of God's nature? 4. What part of your life is God's nature inviting you to think about today?5. What kind of spiritual progress have you made over the past year?

Jun 8, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorThe Essence of Biblical RepentanceJonah 3:3-3:101. The message you preach informs the response, v. 3b-4Romans 3:23Romans 3:21-252. There is a difference in repentance and appeasement, v. 5-9Notice what they did…a) they believed God, v. 5b) they were sorry, v. 5c) they went into a complete fastd) they prayed, v. 8e) they turned from sin and violence, v. 82 Corinthians 7:8-13The fruit of repentance… 1 earnestness- what is your focus? 2 eagerness to clear yourselves-is telling the truth hard for you? 3 indignation- where is your anger directed? 4 fear- what is your fear? 5 longing- what is the biggest desire of your heart? 6 zeal- what are you most passionate about? 7 punishment- who do you want to punish? 8 proof- what do you point to as evidence that your repentance is real? 9 comfort- who is comforted by your repentance? 3. God's mercy is easily accessible, v. 10Ephesians 2:4-6Lamentations 3:22-24Isaiah 30:18Psalm 103:8Hebrews 4:16Psalm 23:6Mental worship…1. What is missing from the message you preach?2. Which best describes the way you respond when you sin: appeasement or     repentance? 3. What did you hear today that you will think about this week? 4. Do you believe God's mercy is as big as His sovereignty? 5. Do people enjoy themselves around you?

On this week's episode of Not Even D2, host KJ Allison breaks down the lack of diversity seen within Division 3 men's basketball head coaching. Through conversations with four black/minority head coaches. Dominic Parker is currently the head coach at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and just finished his first season leading the Tigers. Donald Morris has been the head coach for Framingham State for the past four seasons.Michael McClendon will be heading into his fourth season as the Springfield head coach. The only black coach in program history. Edwind McGhee previously was on staff as the associate head coach before being named head coach of North Park University. Hear different parts of each of their journeys, their opinions on how to decrease the gap between white head coaches and black head coaches and how they run their program as one of the few black coaches in the division. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel ​⁠ @Notevend2 for more pod content. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-01:40 Research, Introduction to Coaches- 01:40-11:55 Coach Dominic Parker (RIT MBB)- 11:55-23:50 Coach Donald Morris (Framingham State MBB)- 23:50-30:21 Coach Michael McClendon (Springfield MBB)- 30:21-49:04 Coach Edwind McGhee (North Park MBB)- 49:04-01:03:30 Outro- 01:03:30-01:05:22

In the Spring of 2023, a budding romance was in play between a Greenwood man and a separated school teacher. They took great measures to be discreet and respectful in their relationship, but the woman's estranged husband did not see it that way. Things boiled over on a Saturday night in May resulting in a fatal ending.

In this episode, I sit down with Levi McClendon, Founder and CEO of OptSpot, to explore how to build and sustain a thriving remote culture. Under Levi's leadership, OptSpot has achieved significant growth, earning the 1786 spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. We delve into the strategies and practices that have enabled OptSpot to foster a thriving remote culture, ensuring team cohesion and productivity across distances. Levi shares insights on maintaining company values and employee engagement in a remote work environment. Tune in to discover how cultivating a thriving remote culture can drive success and resilience in your organization.

Ahead of the Tennessee National taking place this week, we sat down with Sea 'Griz' McClendon to run through some USDH names to watch on the national circuit this year. Of course, we had to get the Griz update and hear how he ended up spittin' heat on the mic at Downhill Southeast races and in the booth with the Gravity Coop doing post-race shows. We also touched on all the Americans racing World Cups this year, which World Cup racers are coming over to race this weekend at Windrock, and a bunch of other nonsense mostly related to downhill racing. Enjoy!If you want to race downhill, check out these regional series!NW Cup (Washington, Idaho, Montana)Southwest Downhill (SoCal) Southridge USA (SoCal)Downhill Rockies (Colorado, New Mexico)Eastern States Cup (Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania)Downhill Southeast (North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia)Monster Energy Pro Downhill (North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia)

48 Hours Correspondent Anne-Marie Green and Producer Josh Yager discuss the death of Davis McClendon, who was fatally struck by Bud Ackerman, the estranged husband of Davis' love interest. They dig into the defense's argument that the collision was an accident, the trove of digital evidence from Bud's truck, and why the Ackerman's babysitter was the first one on the scene to call 9-1-1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greenwood, South Carolina is a town where folks leave their doors unlocked, and everyone knows each other's business. But on May 7th, 2023, that small-town sense of security was shattered. A father of three, hiding out at his parents' house after a fatal hit-and-run. A man left for dead in the middle of the road. And a storm of jealousy, rage, and revenge that had been brewing for months. At the center of it all was William Gray "Bud" Ackerman. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: GABB - Protecting your kids has never been easier. For the best deals, sign up to Gabb today – no contract required – at GABB.com/madness Hers - Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/MADNESS Ancient Nutrition - Right now, Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to AncientNutrition.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS Apostrophe - Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/MADNESS when you use our code: MADNESS. Acorns - Head to acorns.com/madness or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. MasterClass - MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/MADNESS for the current offer. Featured Podcast: Critical Incidents Research & Writing: Giselle Melanson Tattrie Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Court TV Court TV 2 Court TV 3 Index-Journal Index-Journal 2 Index-Journal 3 Daily Mail Legacy.com  Here Greenwood The Index-Journal, Sun, Jul 14, 2024 The Index-Journal July 18, 2004 Index-Journal Oct 15, 2024 South Carolina Department of Corrections

A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. Anne-Marie Green reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rose McClendon (1884–1936) was a trailblazing African-American actress and director who rose to prominence on Broadway during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 30s. Rose became known for her powerful performances in plays like the Pulitzer Prize-winning play In Abraham's Bosom and Langston Hughes’ Mulatto. Rose co-founded the Negro People's Theatre, contributed to the Federal Theatre Project, and championed opportunities for Black performers. For Further Reading: Black Past: Rose McClendon Rose McClendon scrapbooks Broadway Photographs: Rose McClendon First lady of the Black stage, Rose McClendon This Black History Month, we’re talking about Renaissance Women. As part of the famed cultural and artistic Harlem Renaissance movement, these women found beauty in an often ugly world. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1988 - Lawrence, Massachusetts.  Part 2 of 2. In April 2022, 74-year-old Marvin "Skip" McClendon Jr., a former Massachusetts corrections officer, was arrested for the 1988 cold case murder of 11-year-old Melissa Tremblay. Melissa was found brutally murdered on the railroad tracks in Lawrence, MA.  In December 2023, the trial began. Prosecutors disclosed that DNA evidence had led to Marvin's arrest, but what seemed like an open-and-shut case quickly unraveled into something far more complex. A lot has happened since the original Murder, She Told episode, but to get to the end, we have to start back at the beginning: This is part 2 of a full story update on Melissa Tremblay featuring new interviews, exclusive court documents, and records. This is part 2 of the story of Melissa Tremblay. If you have any information at all on the murder of Melissa Tremblay, please contact the Lawrence Police Dept at 978-794-5900. See sources and photos: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/melissa-tremblay-2 Support Murder, She Told: https://www.murdershetold.com/support Learn more: murdershetold.com ----- Instagram: @murdershetoldpodcast Facebook: /mstpodcast TikTok: @murdershetold Episode Sponsors: ZBiotics Probiotics: Get 15% off your first order with code MST at https://zbiotics.com/MST. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/shetold One Skin: Get 15% off your order at https://www.oneskin.co with the code SHETOLD  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices