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What does it take to go from waiting tables to writing chart-topping hits for country music's biggest stars? In this compelling conversation, songwriter Blake Pendergrass opens up about his remarkable year since his last appearance on the podcast – a year that's seen him secure 15 cuts on Morgan Wallen's latest album (including his first #1 hit), pen songs for Jelly Roll, Tucker Wetmore, and Post Malone, and have eight singles charting simultaneously on country radio.Behind these impressive statistics lies a deeply human story of perseverance through doubt. Pendergrass shares how after 13 years in Nashville with minimal success, his faith kept him going when logic suggested otherwise. The emotional high point comes when he discusses "The Dealer," a song he wrote entirely by himself during a period of uncertainty. "I wasn't really planning on writing a full song," he reveals, his voice breaking slightly. "I was in a season of feeling defeated... I sat down essentially to prove to myself I can still write songs." That vulnerable moment produced a powerful track that became one of his proudest accomplishments.The conversation delivers fascinating insights into the mechanics of modern country songwriting – from the collaborative process of creating Morgan Wallen's "Just In Case" with multiple established writers to pushing genre boundaries with Tucker Wetmore's "Brunette." Pendergrass explains how writing changes when working with artists at different career stages and how he approaches rooms with multiple strong creative voices. His perspective on balancing artistic exploration with commercial sensibility provides valuable wisdom for creators in any field.Whether you're an aspiring songwriter, a music industry professional, or simply a fan curious about how your favorite songs come together, this episode offers an authentic glimpse into both the craft and the heart behind today's biggest country hits. Listen now to experience the stories behind songs that are shaping the soundtrack of modern country music.

Blake Pendergrass is a songwriter originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. A graduate of Belmont University, Blake landed his first major label cut with “865” on Morgan Wallen's Dangerous. Since then, he has written several more songs for Wallen, including “Dying Man,” “Ain't That Some,” and “Just In Case” — which became his first #1 as a songwriter. He also has had cuts on albums by Chase Rice, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Chris Lane, Nate Smith and more. He is currently published by Back Blocks Music. In this episode, we talk about Blake's path from Raleigh to Nashville, how he keeps track of ideas, his first #1 hit, his songwriting process, and many other stops along the way.--------------------------------------------------This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art.---------------------------------------------------Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists.New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Patrick Tuohey hosts x.com/PatrickTuohey 0:00 SEG 1 The Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ and features an update from Israel. Hear Tim cry while talking about touching the exact spot where Christ was crucified. 14:48 SEG 2 Eli Kahn, Housing Policy Researcher, The Mercatus Center at George Mason University | TOPIC: Recent housing reforms in STL, what they mean and what other cities and states are doing to support housing development; then talk about WSJ story on New Rochelle x.com/Mercatus 32:40 SEG 3 Susan Pendergrass, Director of Research, Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: recent trends in STL crime https://x.com/spendergrass4 https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Our guest joining us today is Mr. Jake Pendergrass, the Class 10 Young Farmers & Ranchers President for Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Jake grew up on his family's cow/calf operation in North Alabama and moved to Florida when he was 12 years old. He spent his teenage years helping on the family's citrus grove in Zolfo Springs, which would lead Jake to get his degree in citrus and horticultural sciences from Florida Southern College.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Big Beautiful Bill passes the Senate 14:41 SEG 2 Susan Pendergrass, Director of Research at The Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: SLPS School Relocations After Tornado – St. Louis Public Schools announced that students from six damaged schools will be moved to other SLPS buildings to start the new school year. | Missouri’s Outdated School Funding Formula – A state task force is looking at how Missouri funds public schools. Right now, the formula uses property tax numbers from 2005, even though property values and tax rates have changed a lot since then. This creates big funding gaps between districts. showmeinstitute.org/ 32:35 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Alligator Alcatraz https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't Miss These Season 1 Gems from The Radically Well Podcast This special episode brings you a curated mash-up of powerful moments from Season 1 of Radically Well. We've pulled together some of the most impactful insights so you don't miss a thing. Join your co-hosts Rosie and Tessa as they revisit honest and inspiring conversations with: ✨ Louise Hazel – Olympic athlete and wellness advocate, on body image, self-love, and how our relationship with ourselves evolves through life's changes.

"You Might Need Rest IF" with Betsy Pendergrass In this soul-refreshing episode of Rhythms That Restore, Cherisse sits down with writer and artist Betsy Pendergrass to explore the countercultural invitation of rest in a world that worships productivity. Betsy shares her transformative journey of taking a sabbatical year after her 49th birthday and how that experience reshaped her understanding of rest, creativity, and identity in Christ. In This Episode: Betsy reveals how a year of intentional rest healed her body and unleashed her creativity after decades of constant activity The biblical foundation for working FROM rest rather than working UNTIL rest Why giving yourself permission to create without productivity goals can reawaken joy How to discern God's voice amid the noise of life Practical ways to introduce Sabbath rhythms into your family life The unexpected growth that comes through wilderness seasons Why our culture's obsession with busyness is contrary to God's design Special Announcement: Mark your calendars! Betsy will be in Memphis on Saturday, July 19th for a special "Discovering Beauty Creatives Workshop" at Cherisse's home from 9AM-Noon. Email us for more information and to reserve your spot! Connect with Betsy: Website: BetsyPendergrassArt.com Instagram: @BetsyPendergrassArt Connect with Cherisse: Instagram: @RhythmsThatRestore Connect & Sign up for Emails from Cherisse at www.cherissehixson.com  Subscribe to never miss an episode! Leave a review to help other women discover these restoring rhythms Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Rhythms That Restore is a podcast for women who are weary from the constant pace and pull of life and are looking for ways to restore, rest, and renew their souls in Jesus and His word and presence.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Carney met with Trump and told him that Canada will never be for sale | Knives are out again for Pete Hegseth 16:10 SEG 2 Susan Pendergrass, Director of Research at The Show Me Institute | TOPIC: Open Enrollment Bill Stalls in Missouri Senate | MOScholars Expansion Cut from Budgethttps://showmeinstitute.org 32:02 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about time running out for Ed Martin https://www.bridgetonmo.com/directory.aspx?EID=40 https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade Teta interviews Natalie Pendergrass, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic pain and trauma through resilience, yoga, and mindfulness. Natalie discusses her experience with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the healing power of yoga, and the importance of mental health in managing physical pain. She emphasizes the need for proper breathing techniques and strength training for those with hypermobility disorders, and how acceptance and clearing toxic relationships can lead to empowerment and healing.00:01:25 Natalie's Childhood and EDS Diagnosis00:08:32 Living with Chronic Pain and Abuse00:14:50 Discovering Yoga and Unexpected Flexibility00:21:40 The Power of Proper Breathing00:28:00 Finding Solutions Through Adversity00:35:36 Keys to Healing: Mindset and Movement00:44:05 Creating a Life Beyond Limitations Looking for a Next Level Human Coach? Get on the waitlist and get access to the brand-new science of quantum metabolism and identity restructuring with Dr Jade and the team.http://nextlevelhuman.com/human-coaching Want to become a Next Level Human Coach? Get on the waitlist. Go to: http://www.nextlevelhuman.com/human-coach Connect with Next Level HumanWebsite: www.nextlevelhuman.comsupport@nextlevelhuman.comConnect with Dr. Jade TetaWebsite: www.jadeteta.comInstagram: @jadeteta

On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss Marvin Sapp closing the doors of the church to raise a significant offering. The conversation considers the consequences of broadcasting church to the masses, how nuance can be lost in increasingly larger contexts, and what we mean by "authority" in the Christian context.Today's episode references an excellent book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, by Neil Postman.

On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss Marvin Sapp closing the doors of the church to raise a significant offering. The conversation considers the consequences of broadcasting church to the masses, how nuance can be lost in increasingly larger contexts, and what we mean by "authority" in the Christian context.Today's episode references an excellent book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, by Neil Postman.

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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Tulsi and RFK could be confirmed this week | China responds to Trump’s tariffs 16:16 SEG 2 Susan Pendergrass, Director of Research at The Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Missouri Public Schools Have a Very Serious Reading Problem | The future of school choice in Missouri, especially after Mike Kehoe’s State of the State Address | Lie to get your kid in a better school? Straight to jail! https://showmeinstitute.org/author/susan-pendergrass/ 34:14 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about how U.S.A.I.D. has changed since JFK created it and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Paint the Town Red this Valentine's Day! Enter our contest to win a prize for your sweetie https://newstalkstl.com/valentine/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Tulsi and RFK could be confirmed this week | China responds to Trump’s tariffs 16:16 SEG 2 Susan Pendergrass, Director of Research at The Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Missouri Public Schools Have a Very Serious Reading Problem | The future of school choice in Missouri, especially after Mike Kehoe’s State of the State Address | Lie to get your kid in a better school? Straight to jail! https://showmeinstitute.org/author/susan-pendergrass/ 34:14 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about how U.S.A.I.D. has changed since JFK created it and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Paint the Town Red this Valentine's Day! Enter our contest to win a prize for your sweetie https://newstalkstl.com/valentine/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Fire Chief Steve Pendergrass joins The Interview to share insights from his 30+ years in firefighting, from wildland fire management to municipal fire service. He discusses the challenges of wildfire containment, diversity in fire services, and the evolving landscape of fire safety. Steve also opens up about his personal recovery journey after a severe burn injury, offering a powerful perspective on resilience.Remember, you can support the show with your donations at theinterviewpodcast.org

Breeding and Showing to throwing shows, Ray Avarez shares his story with us! Tommy a new, up and coming breeder shares with us as well! Exotic Bullies done right! Mark your calendars, March 15th, 2025. Plainview, Texas is the spot for the Wild West Bully Expo 2! Double USBR Sanctioned show, Fun show as well as a carshow. The Ollie Liner Center is the place to be. A few special guest will be in Attendance! Get your face in the place!!! Reach out to Ray Alvarez for more info!!!If you have any questions, comments or topics or would like to be a  part of the podcast please email us at thedawgfellaspodcast@gmail.com. Also make sure you follow us on our social media accounts to stay up to date with the podcast and our special guests and other cool things we have going on! Special Guest: Ray AlvarezIG: @alvarez_wwbFB: Ray AlvarezSpecial Guest: Tommy Joe PendergrassIG: savage_kennelTIKTOK: Savage_KennelFB: Tommy Joe PendergrassIG: @The_DawgFellas_PodcastIG: @_houseofbullies_IG: @texas_frenchie_plugIG: @interstate_27_frenchiesFB: The DawgFellas PodcastFB: Shelbi ReaFB: Anthony Ray ZimmerleFB: Amito Zerrata

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Aaron and Kimberly figure out what they're grateful for... then learn about a wonderful, non-partisan voting expansion effort from Betty Pendergrass, a local government expert.#ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentucky-fish-and-wildlife-swaps-land-to-boost-prospective-nuclear-fuel-enrichment-project/https://governor.ky.gov/accomplishmentsINTERVIEW: Betty PendergrassCALL TO ACTION: Expand Early Voting for Caregivershttps://actionnetwork.org/letters/early-voting-for-caregivers#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyTwitter - @progress_kyEpisode 188 was produced by the fantastic fellow, Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.comLogo and some graphic design provided by Couchfire Media

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast, Nate gets the chance to talk with Joe Pendergrass with Alps Outdoorz about some deer hunting. First we get into Joe's background with Alps and getting kids in the outdoors. Then we talk about Joe's gear preferences and some tactics he uses this time of year just before the rut really pops off. Thanks for listening! Check out the MWW Website for shows, partner discounts, and more!!!   Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel!!! Athlon Optics OnX: Use code MWW20 for 20% off  Camofire Black Ovis: Use code MWW10 for 10% off Huntworth Gear: Use code MWW15 for 15% off Alps Outdoorz: Use code 2024woodswater for 30% off  Zamberlan Boots Reveal Cameras by Tactacam Habitat Works Facebook Page: Mention us when you call and get 15% off any service 816-752-7390  habitatworksllc@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast, Nate gets the chance to talk with Joe Pendergrass with Alps Outdoorz about some deer hunting.  First we get into Joe's background with Alps and getting kids in the outdoors.  Then we talk about Joe's gear preferences and some tactics he uses this time of year just before the rut really pops off.  Thanks for listening!Check out the MWW Website for shows, partner discounts, and more!!! Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel!!!Athlon OpticsOnX:  Use code MWW20 for 20% off CamofireBlack Ovis:  Use code MWW10 for 10% offHuntworth Gear:  Use code MWW15 for 15% offAlps Outdoorz:  Use code 2024woodswater for 30% off Zamberlan BootsReveal Cameras by TactacamHabitat Works Facebook Page:  Mention us when you call and get 15% off any service816-752-7390 habitatworksllc@gmail.com

576 - Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off the Lights: Chris, Nick, and Andy break down "Turn Off the Lights" from the 1979 album Teddy by Teddy Pendergrass. 

Fank and Peter break down Baylor's win over Tarleton State and then look ahead to a massive non-conference clash against Utah on Saturday. 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Baylor 45, Tarleton State 3: 50,000 Foot View  05:50 - Stadium Atmosphere  11:51 - Offensive Game Plan 16:51 - Breaking Down the Offense  25:52 - Offensive Line & Running Back Struggles  35:23 - Wide Receivers  39:20 - Defense!  52:15 - Utah Preview  1:15:48 - Picks of the Week  1:31:12 - Outro

Ben Pendergrass, CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs, celebrates our national summer conference and our 442 June 11th lobby meetings, gives us a legislative update, and reviews the impact of your June phone calls about the PROVE IT Act.

Join us as we talk with Netflix reality star and budding influencer, James Pendergrass, about expanding your creator skill set and staying relatable above all. In this episode, James chats about persevering through the slow periods that every creator faces, and emerging stronger by being true to yourself. We also discuss the importance of using your social platforms to make a positive impact and help the world around you. Tune in for inspiring anecdotes and a refreshing perspective on what it's like being a content creator with a passion for fitness, fashion, basketball, and mental health.Follow James across social @jamespendergrass_.

www.LeRoyBell.com is an American singer and songwriter. He and friend Casey James formed the duo Bell and James, composing songs that were hits for other artists most notably two charting hit singles for Elton John. Later Bell with bassist Terry Morgan formed the group, LeRoy Bell & his Only Friends. In 2011, Bell auditioned for the American The X Factor and was chosen for the Final 16 and went on to the live shows being mentored by Nicole Scherzinger. He was eliminated after the fifth live show finishing 8th overall in the inaugural season of the American The X Factor. BELL AND JAMES Bell and James was a duo soul group formed by LeRoy Bell (on drums and guitar) and Casey James (on guitar, bass and keyboards). They both had played in other bands together before they decided to team up as Bell & James. The duo released three albums: Bell & James (1978), Only Make Believe (1979) and In Black and White (1980), and had a number of singles, the most successful and well-known being “Livin' It Up (Friday Night)” released on A&M Records. It reached #15 on the U.S. Hot 100. SONGWRITING LeRoy Bell also co-wrote many songs for others in partnership with Casey James. They were encouraged by LeRoy's uncle Thom Bell who owned Mighty Three Music, a music publishing and production company along with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The latter were a famous composing duo collaboration Gamble and Huff to whom Bell and James provided some of their compositions. Their songs were recorded by a number of groups including: The Spinners The O'Jays (notably in “This Time Baby”) The Temptations Rita Marley Gladys Knight & the Pips Freda Payne The Three Degrees WITH ELTON JOHN Most notably, two of the LeRoy Bell songs were recorded by Elton John. One was “Mama Can't Buy You Love” and the other “Are You Ready for Love”. The songs, a LeRoy Bell-Casey James co-composition appeared in the The Thom Bell Sessions in 1977. Elton John's song version of “Mama Can't Buy You Love” went to the Top 10 in the general charts and #1 the Adult/Contemporary chart and in the fall of 1979, earning Elton a Grammy Nomination for “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance”. His song “Are You Ready for Love” was even a bigger hit. Tracklist of Elton John singles: Side 1: “Are You Ready for Love” (LeRoy Bell, Thom Bell, Casey James) (8:31) Side 2.1: “Three Way Love Affair” (LeRoy Bell, Casey James) (5:31) Side 2.2: “Mama Can't Buy You Love” (LeRoy Bell, Casey James) (4:03) In February 1989, The Complete Thom Bell Sessions was released by MCA Records, although it had been recorded in 1977. In addition to “Mama Can't Buy You Love” and “Are You Ready for Love”, it featured three additional songs, including “Country Love Song” also co-written by LeRoy Bell. 1. “Nice and Slow” (Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Thom Bell) 2. “Country Love Song” (LeRoy Bell, Casey James) 3. “Shine on Through” (Elton John, G. Osborne) 4. “Mama Can't Buy You Love” (LeRoy Bell, Casey James) 5. “Are You Ready for Love” (LeRoy Bell, Casey James) 6. “Three Way Love Affair” (LeRoy Bell, Casey James) In 2003, Fat Boy Slim mixed Elton John's single version making it to the British Singles Chart. The song also charted in many European charts. WITH TEDDY PENDERGRASS LeRoy Bell had a long-running cooperation with Teddy Pendergrass for whom he wrote 5 songs in three different albums: 1979: “I'll Never See Heaven Again” on the album Teddy 1979: “Set Me Free”, also on album Teddy 1982: “Loving You Was Good” on album This One's for You 1983: “Heaven Only Knows” from the album Heaven Only Knows (lead song) Pendergrass album 1990: “Glad to Be Alive” from the album Truly Blessed OTHERS 1979: Lou Rawls: “Bark, Bite (Fight All Night)” on the album Let Me Be Good to You 1980: Lou Rawls: “Heartache (Just When You Think You're Loved)” and “You Are” on album Sit Down and Talk to Me 1988: Kimiko Kasai: “Love Talk” from album Love Talk (lead song) 2001: Me and You: “You Never Know What You Got (Til It's Gone)” 2002: Jennifer Lopez: “Still” cowritten with James and Jennifer Lopez herself in the latter's album This Is Me… Then 2005: The Freemasons: “Love on My Mind” that appears on albums Shakedown, Unmixed and Shakedown 2 He has also written for Phyllis Hyman SOLO CAREER Starting in the 2000s, he worked solo and toured extensively. In the process, he released various albums including his debut solo EP Spending Time (on his own  

Send us a Text Message.Bobby and Meghan are chatting with Pastor Todd Pendergrass about the spiritual discipline of generosity and giving. Why and how do we practice generosity and giving? Is it only financial? Take a listen for an honest conversation about being generous with our lives because of the grace of Jesus Christ. About Todd Pendergrass Todd joined the Kingsland Team in August 2017. Prior to joining Kingsland Todd served churches in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Most recently Todd served as the Vice President of Development and Communication for the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes (TBCH). TBCH is a statewide ministry caring for children in residential and foster care. Todd also grew up in a pastor's home that afforded him the joy of being involved with a church family, a community of friends, focused on a risen Savior. Todd received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Alabama and his Masters in Religion and Education from Mid America Theological Seminary. Todd is married to Lorie. They have a blended family and are blessed to have six children between them. Todd, Lorie and the kiddos enjoy, shopping, new restaurants, and simply being together.About Empowered Homes Who we are? The primary purpose of Empowered Homes is to connect church and home by equipping families, leaders and ministries to grow in the areas of marriage, parenting, personal growth. discipleship strategy, family ministry, and leadership development. We value the family as the first institution designed by God for spiritual formation, relationships, and reflecting His image. We seek to ensure that every element of church life supports and equips that essential role. What we do? Empowered Homes Ministry provides practical, gospel-based resources to connect church and home. The majority of our resources are offered online through our website empoweredhomes.org. We also partner with churches and ministries to provide conferences, equipping events & ministry coaching.Find Free Resources empoweredhomes.org

Susan Pendergrass and James Shuls join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the House passing SB 727, sending it to the governor's desk. The bill ended up being quite large. Here is some of what's in it. Charter schools could be coming to Boone County. If a group of teachers, parents, or citizens wants to open a charter school and has a solid application, it can now apply to a university or the state charter school board for sponsorship. The group does not need the approval of a local school board. Eligibility for the MO Scholars scholarship program for low-income students and students with disabilities has been greatly expanded. There are no longer geographic restrictions for who is eligible. The income limits for eligibility have been raised. The total amount of tax credits that can be dedicated to the program was increased from $50 million to $75 million. And the dollar amount of the scholarship was raised to bring the number in line with the Foundation Formula amounts for similar types of students. Districts in the state's largest communities must now put a potential switch to a four-day school week to a vote. There is also a financial incentive that will be remitted to any district that remains open five days per week. There is also an important change to the state's foundation formula. Previously, students were counted purely based on attendance. Now, the formula will be 50 percent based on attendance and 50 percent based on enrollment. The minimum teacher salary was raised from $25,000 to $40,000 for all teachers and from $33,000 to $46,000 for teachers with master's degrees. Districts will be able to attempt to fill teaching positions in “hard-to-staff” schools by placing teachers higher on the salary schedule than they normally would be. There are many more provisions to SB 727. It represents a defensible trade-off between increasing options for Missouri students who need them and investing in the system. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

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Susan Pendergrass, director of Education Policy at Show Me Institute, talks with Marc & Kim about school choice in Missouri.  She explains what SB727 will do if passed and how it will affect Missouri education

Welcome to another episode of Stories Behind the Songs with Chris Blair! This week we are sitting down with Blake Pendergrass. From North Carolina, Blake has been in Nashville since 2013 with a very productive 10 years of experience built up. Blake talks about his first connections here in Nashville leading to him getting his first cut in town for Morgan Wallen... His breakthrough came with “865”, track 5 on Morgan Wallen's “Dangerous” album, which he co-wrote on Zoom during COVID with John Byron. You're gonna hear Blake talk about that song catching Morgan's attention which would lead him to a publishing deal and 8 more cuts for Morgan. Blake's writing style resonates with artists like Morgan Wallen, Dustin Lynch, Jake Owen, Chase Rice, and Chris Lane. You'll hear the stories behind several of his Morgan Wallen cuts, “Key West and Colorado”, a cut he has with Chase Rice, and an unreleased song called “One of the Ways”. Coming up on three years since his first publishing deal, Blake discusses the challenges of songwriting in a competitive industry and the dynamics between Nashville's community-oriented culture compared to LA's strategic approach. We had a great time sitting down with Blake Pendergrass this week and learned a ton about where the industry is going and changing. Give Blake a follow in the liner notes below to stay up to date! We also want to give a special shout-out to our sponsors Sennhesier, Imperfect Aesthetician, and Alciar In Ears – if you're looking for a good set of in-ear monitor make sure to take advantage of our code “SBTSONGS” at checkout for 10% off! Alright, let's GO – this is Blake Pendergrass. Show Notes: Blake's Instagram - @BlakeMcCoyPendergrass And follow us, Stories Behind the Songs, here: Listen/Subscribe/Follow - HERE   SBTSongs TikTok - @SBTSongs   SBTSongs Instagram - @SBTSongs   SBTSongs YouTube - @SBTSongs   Chris Blair's Instagram - @ChrisBlairMusic   Chris Blair's Website - ChrisBlair.com   The Listening Room's Website - ListeningRoomCafe.com   TLR's Instagram - @ListeningRoomCafe   TLR's TikTok - @ListeningRoomCafe   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support

Today I'm honored to have back on the show: Whistleblower and authority of all things Maximus Inc, loving father fighting the CPS / Family Court system, independent researcher and journalist, podcaster, man of God, and one of my best friends: Jack Pendergrass!If you aren't familiar with Jack's research or story, it began when his rights and custody as a father were stripped away from him through the corrupt Family Court system. That was the biggest mistake the child-for-profit mafia that runs Family Court made because it set Jack on a journey to understand how his innocence could have been so grossly ignored and how to fight for his daughter who hasn't seen him in over a decade. And what the breadcrumbs of Jack's research led to was a massive and nefarious company that largely puppeteers almost all government divisions and agencies in the US and that has been mining our data and running the world's largest ‘legal' child trafficking ring in the US and abroad. This company is called Maximus Inc. Jack's research is extensive - spanning over a decade - and has brilliantly been able to piece together the history of child trafficking from biblical times leading up to the modern-day child trafficking systems we see today in satanic cults and secret societies, secret government-sponsored child slave programs such as MK ULTRA, and through ‘legal' entities such as the Family Court and CPS. His research goes above and beyond the realms of where he began, and he is one of the few researchers I put my stamp of approval on. In a world of weakened men who stay conveniently silent, Jack has risen to become a protector of women and children across the world and has been one the biggest supporters and advocates of my own work and this podcast. He even chose this podcast to be the first podcast he ever did - which will be something I always honor and cherish. And ever since - he's went on to do numerous other podcasts and his research just keeps expanding! Jack's tireless efforts and research have made him one of the top experts in the world on Maximus Inc and one of my favorite things about him is his desire to serve. He's not a survivor in the same way many are in this community, yet he is the first to stand up for any and all survivors, whistleblowers and parents like him that are fighting corruption in order to get justice. It is work like Jack's that educate us on who is pulling the strings - getting us one step closer to full exposure of all that is hidden in the dark. If you missed any of Jack's other episodes where he shares his personal testimony, the 101 of Maximus Inc, or his incredible break-down of corruption in the state of Tennessee - I'll have his playlist in the show notes for you all to go check-out. Definitely highly recommend listening to every podcast Jack does! On today's episode, we will be diving deeper into the rabbit hole of Maximus Inc including recent discoveries Jack has made tying child support to MK ULTRA and much more. Grab a pen and paper because we are all going to be learning a ton together today! RECOMMENDED RESOURCE FROM JACK: Beyond Dutroux ties to 1950s-era CIA covert operation: Plus: the mysterious "Dr. Green" identified (isgp-studies.com)CONNECT WITH JACK: Twitter: (9) Maximus Disclosure (@NoogaJack) / X (twitter.com)Telegram: Telegram: Contact @MaximusDisclosure & Telegram: Contact @OfficialRikiLeaksAll Jack's Links: Jack Pendergrass (@maximus-disclosure) | AllMyLinksSupport the show

Ep 81 - Ever wondered about the crucial role discontent plays in achieving dreams and ambitions? Join Nicole in this captivating solo episode of the Share The Wealth Show, as she discusses the role of discontent in achieving dreams and ambitions, encouraging you to take risks and step outside of your comfort zone.

We're havin' a Christmas party this week on the Imbalanced History channel! Our guest is producer Jim Salamone, who's done so much more than run his Cambridge Studios. One of his great adventures involves working with, and later making a holiday album with, the late Teddy Pendergrass. Jim talks about his own amazing path as a musician, writer, studio innovator, producer, studio owner and more! He tells the boys how he came to meet and collaborate with Pendergrass, leading to the chance to work as producer of most of Teddy's long, lost holiday album, This Christmas (I'd Rather Have Love)! Long out of print, it has JUST been re-released digitally via music services, like Spotify! Kick your holiday spirit into gear, and listen here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're havin' a Christmas party this week on the Imbalanced History channel! Our guest is producer Jim Salamone, who's done so much more than run his Cambridge Studios. One of his great adventures involves working with, and later making a holiday album with, the late Teddy Pendergrass. Jim talks about his own amazing path as a musician, writer, studio innovator, producer, studio owner and more! He tells the boys how he came to meet and collaborate with Pendergrass, leading to the chance to work as producer of most of Teddy's long, lost holiday album, This Christmas (I'd Rather Have Love)! Long out of print, it has JUST been re-released digitally via music services, like Spotify! Kick your holiday spirit into gear, and listen here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six time Ironman John Pendergrass died Wednesday, 11-8-2023, at this home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. John was a husband, father to three, grandfather to several, medical doctor, author, friend, marathon runner, and a Vietnam Veteran. He lived a full life and will be missed. His obituary can be viewed here John Pendergrass obituary. John is my cousin.   John wrote two books about his extraordinary life: Against the Odds Racing Back to Vietnam

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We talk to utopian authors Troy Vettese & Drew Pendergrass about Half Earth Socialism, their vision for an egalitarian and ecological future. A future that rejects solar geoengineering and nuclear power in...