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Jonathan Lindberg guest-host for Byron Tyler welcomes Dr. Tricia Miller. Dr. Miller is Senior Research Analyst for CAMERA, the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America.

Pastor Greg Davis, Lead Pastor at Cornerstone Church, Southaven, MS. stops by to talk about Cornerstone Living, new broadcast heard Sunday mornings at 8:30 am on AM 640. Pastor Greg also talks about a destiny that every human on plant earth was designed to fulfill. He also speaks to the pandemic’s impact on the church, by despite the interruptions there’s a tide towards a deeper walk with Christ and understanding of God’s purpose for this period. Pastor Greg also shares about the celebration of his and wife Nancy’s daughter, Anna Grace. Anna Grace was adopted from China at one year old and later discovered a brain tumor. Thankfully, the Davis’ were able to get the support from Memphis St. Jude Cancer Research Hospital to treat Anna’s cancer.

Author, podcaster, wife, and mom Melanie Redd unveils her latest book entitled “Just Rest”. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety and depression affect forty million adults in the US age 18 and above. It’s Melanie’s prayer that you’ll learn to find ultimate rest in one place alone to conquer your battle with anxiety, depression, fear, insecurity, doubt, and other challenges that come against you in this life.

Alec Clelland, brings insight to the current state of the church and its influence in Europe. Alec was born in Glasgow Scotland, a graduate of the University of London, a resident of Munich Germany for the past 40 years, a retired Judge and Chairman of the Board of Appeal in the European Patient Office in Munich, and a Christ follower that’s also a church planter. Today’s show is guest-host is Ronnie Stevens in for for Byron Tyler. Ronnie is a former missionary / church planter in Germany, Russia, and Hungary and currently is the associate pastor at Harvest Church, located in Germantown, TN.

Kaitrin Valencia, Executive Director of A Way Out Ministries; shares exciting news on a new development thanks to TN Baptist Children’s Home. Included in this episode are updates with the ministry, volunteer opportunities, and rescuing girls being trafficked at Super Bowl 61 in Los Angeles. A Way Out Ministries, mission is to combat sexual exploitation, inform citizens of the harms of pornography, and rescue and restore the exploited.

Dr. Jim Whitmire talks about The Mid-America Passion Play March 31st-April 3rd at Mid-America Seminary. Dr. Whitmire has directed the Passion Play for nearly 40 years, including outside the United States.

Every child belongs in a safe and loving family. But right now, the child welfare system – the federal, state and county government agencies charged with this responsibility – has been stretched beyond its expertise and capacity. The failures of the child welfare system are at the root of some our nation’s biggest challenges. As many as 70 percent of youth in the juvenile justice system have been in the child welfare system. One-third of homeless young adults were previously in foster care. Bishop Vincent E. Matthews, Jr., of Tabernacle Church of God In Christ, Southaven, MS discusses the church engaging foster care and provides details of a community movement of churches caring for kids.

Part Two, Pastor Marron Thomas of Innovation Church Memphis, guest-host for Byron Tyler, with Jerry Corless of Capital Financial Group. They continue the conversation discussing the importance of engaging people from different communities and investing in life changing work. Jerry offers practical ideas he’s shared around the country he’s witnessed firsthand, working in the lives of inter-city kids. Pastor Marron currently serves as the Executive Director of the Leadership Empowerment Center (formerly known as Youth Visions, Inc.); a non-profit organization that serves the youth of the North Memphis Frayser community. He’s passionate about coaching and equipping God’s people towards excellence. Part Two of Two Part Interview.

Pastor Marron Thomas of Innovation Church Memphis, guest-host for Byron Tyler, with Jerry Corless of Capital Financial Group, discussing the importance of engaging people from different communities and investing in life changing work. Today’s conversation centers around leadership and how Jerry has invested his experience from the corporate world into the urban community. Pastor Marron currently serves as the Executive Director of the Leadership Empowerment Center (formerly known as Youth Visions, Inc.); a non-profit organization that serves the youth of the North Memphis Frayser community. He’s passionate about coaching and equipping God’s people towards excellence.

Guest-host Peet Strydom, in for Byron Tyler, with Mylissa Abraham Horrocks, Executive Director of Panther Creek Health. Panther Creek Health provides emotional/behavioral health and wellness through an innovative outdoor and animal assisted method of care. Peet Strydom, originally from South Africa, made his way to Memphis, TN in 2003. Peel and wife Sue direct The Liquid Legacy, a Christ-centered, non-profit organization, committed to empowering individuals and groups in Peru and Abaco with the necessary skills and resources to effect change in their communities.

Peet Strydom of The Liquid Legacy, guest-host for Byron Tyler, with Will Curry and Hannah Garey about their recent travels to Peru for medical missions in the Amazon jungle.

Peet Strydom, Director and CEO of The Liquid Legacy, guest-host for Byron Tyler, with Ariyana Rimson, Director of Moriah House, a recovery program for women and their children whose lives have been shattered by domestic abuse, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and prostitution.

For 22 years, Trisha Henderson was trapped in her crack cocaine addiction and supported that lifestyle through prostitution. Guest-host, Peet Strydom, for Byron Tyler, talks with Trisha about her journey and how she ultimately found deliverance and freedom. She’s joined by Lacey Craig, as both women talk about Sista2Sista, a safe haven for women breaking free from addiction and prostitution in the Binghampton community of Memphis. The very neighborhood that Trisha walked the streets, offers a drop-in center, a safe place to go, women can use showers, enjoy warm meals, utilize rehabilitation resources, a space without judgment, and focuses on a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Peet Strydom of The Liquid Legacy guest-host for Byron Tyler with AJ Kamer of Crosslink Memphis, Inc. Peet and AJ just returned from Peru this week combining their two ministries to meet the needs of remote people, with limited medical care, living in the jungles of Peru, with a passion of sharing the gospel.

Kids Across America CEO/President Randy Odom, guest-host for Byron Tyler from the Bott Radio Network Branson studio with his guest, Hassan Saleem. Hassan, former pastor at Fellowship Memphis talks about his new ministry role. Kids Across America, building Christian leaders by encouraging, equipping, and empowering urban youth and their mentors through camping and education.

Having grown up in communist vassal states to the former Soviet Union, Koka and Gabriella are now sharing the gospel in Central and Eastern Europe through In-Life. The ministry engages non-believing university students with the gospel in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The work includes leadership development through discipleship with students that come to faith in Christ. They’ll also share personal views and insight from pastors and friends facing the current invasion of Russia into Ukraine. Ronnie Stevens, guest-host in for Byron Tyler is conducting the interview today. Ronnie is the Associate Pastor at Harvest Church in Germantown, TN.

Vance Pittman, moved his family from the “Bible-Belt” of the South to Las Vegas to plant a church. Ten years of working to build a new ministry created its own challenges. A brand-new multi million church facility was destroyed by an unexpected flood, an economic collapse ravaged the city, and Vance had what the doctor called, “a physical version of a mental meltdown”, his body completely shut down. With compassion and biblical insight, pastor Vance offers practical steps towards a stressless life from lessons he's learned in his new book, The Stressless Life, Experiencing the Unshakable Presence of God’s Indescribable Peace. Vance Pittman, pastors Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Danny Sinquefield talks candidly about the past 27 years he as served as the Senior Pastor of Faith Baptist Church. Pastor Danny also shares his excitement in a new role, as the West Tennessee Harvest Team Leader with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Ministry, as Pastor Danny puts it, “has to be a very personal calling from the Lord.” He says, as a pastor you must realize that the church doesn’t belong to you, the church is the bride of Christ. Pastors must lead very passionately and lovingly, but please never do any harm to the bride of Christ.

How do you effectively engage urban ministry? Pastor Daniel Henley, Chief Spiritual Health Officer at Agape Child & Family Services, guest-host for Byron Tyler with his guests, Pastor Jim Harbin, Dr. Harold Shank, Angela Garland and Pastor Ricky Floyd. The group discuss the upcoming National Urban Ministry Conference, February 25-26, 2022. The forum presents the importance of moving urban churches away from a “survival/suicide” mode by building strong relationships outside of their communities.

Bob Souer, famously one of the kindest men in the voice-over industry is interviewed by guest-host Ric Tarrant, rounding out the week for Byron Tyler. Bob shares how God has used every single experience in his life from the death of his late wife to opera singing. Nothing, absolutely nothing has gone to waste. Rick also navigates the world of narrator/voice acting and is host of the newly launched Affirming Words Podcast available on iTunes.

Have you ever been in a dark/tough place? Guest-host Ric Tarrant is back for Byron Tyler with his guest Bill Scott of Vidare Creative in Nashville. Bill and Rick discuss how God’s Word and close community brings you into the light when facing tough situations. The conversation includes a look at Proverbs 7, providing us with life’s road map and clear boundaries for living and restoring a heart that’s wounded.

Have you ever felt disqualified from the call on your life due to mistakes, failures or even sin? Our guest-host today for Byron Tyler is narrator/voice actor and host of the newly launched Affirming Words Podcast, Rick Tarrant. Rick welcomes best selling author Rick Osborne, who gives us the assurance that we can get back on the path from the entanglement of our mistakes, failures, and sin by pursuing wisdom from God.

God has equipped every member of the body to be active in building one another up spiritually. Guest host Timothy Guess welcomes Louis Sacran, ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor and Pastor of Ripley Primitive Baptist Church, Ripley, MS; to discuss "Discipleship." Today’s show offers Biblical, practical advice for engaging in this key ministry. OAD092320

God has equipped every member of the body to be active in building one another up spiritually. Guest host Timothy Guess welcomes Louis Sacran, ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor and Pastor of Ripley Primitive Baptist Church, Ripley, MS; to discuss "Discipleship." Today’s show offers Biblical, practical advice for engaging in this key ministry. OAD102220

Podcaster Darrell Harrison is back for part two of an interview that aired the first part on November 4, 2020. Darrell continues his thought how we’re to respond to social injustices all around us. The way we respond should look a lot different, if we are following the Biblical blueprint in addressing these issues. Darrell hosts, with Virgil Walker; the “JUST THINKING” podcast with over two million downloads. He also serves as Dean of social media at Grace To You Ministries. OAD111220

Kevin & Rahela Conway with Christian Educators Outreach continue our conversation on this episode of Mid-South View Point. The Conway's live in Budapest, Hungary where they prepare bi-vocational pastors for ministry throughout Eastern Europe and Russia. We discuss dealing with isolation, Evangelical churches in Eastern Europe & Russia, and why the Gospel should be preached to believers, as well as non-believers. This is part two of a two-part interview. OAD072121

Kevin Conway, originally from Memphis, Tennessee, meets now wife; Rahela when he traveled to Croatia to a Bosnian refugee camp. Rahela was Kevi’s translator. Kevin & Rahela, now married work with Christian Educators Outreach, making their home in Budapest, Hungary. Much of their work centers around bringing the Gospel of Jesus to Eastern Europe and Russia. This is part one of a two-part interview. OAD072021

Pastor Andre Guy-Reed of the Revelation Christian Center gives us an update on his North Memphis ministry, including the undeserved blessings of God, building up people, and thoughts on critical race theory. OAD071521

Hungarian born Gabor Gresz is back in the studio for part two of our two-part interview. Gabor lived 25 years of his life in a Communist State. Now living in America, he sees signs of “pre-communism” ideologies that are alarming. Gabor is most concerned about the role of the church in a culture where 200 million Americans are unchurched and 160 million say that they do not believe in God or the Bible. He discusses forgiving his abusive father, being inspired to do the impossible with limitations, and how grace and time are the elements for healing past wounds. OAD061721

Hungarian born Gabor Gresz tells how fascism and communism left its cruel marks on his country and family. In childhood Gabor’s life was marked with life-threatening diseases and painful abuse. He shares the background and the pivotal point that propelled him beyond his circumstances. This is part one of a two part interview. OAD061621

Michael Studdard co-founder of Africa Bible Ministries shares their vision to provide shepherded Bibles to those in Africa who are thirsty for God’s Word but cannot afford a Bible. Centered from Uganda, the goal is to “seed” 1,000,000 Bibles to the rural/urban poor, the youth, and refugees. OAD070721

Luke Smith was following his dream to be a PGA Pro Golfer. As a sophomore on a golf scholarship, Luke was attempting to qualify for the Korn Ferry Tour Wichita Open, when that dream was rudely shaken. A bizarre conflict on the golf course resulted in Luke Smith getting arrested and losing his golf scholarship. Luke shares how being falsely accused and arrested caused him to see life through different eyes.

The nationwide study of violent crime and property crime rates found that Memphis is the 2nd most dangerous big city in the country. Retired MPD Colonel James Kirkwood, executive director of Memphis Christian Pastors Network, and Pastor of Ambassadors for Christ Fellowship Church shares positive things he sees as the church addresses crime in the city.

Why are Christians timid about building relationships with their Muslim neighbors? Former Green Beret special force operative provides insight into the topic of understanding Muslims.

Women are living in unprecedented days and there’s never been a more significant season to be women of courage for families, friends, co-workers, and friends. Melanie Redd shares details of partnering with Love Worth Finding Ministries for a new practical podcast and resources for discovering how to live without fear of the future and find hope.

Marquino Douglas, director of Leadership Empowerment Center, along with freshmen college student Cameron Cobb describe the hardships of living in an underserved community in Memphis. Both Marquino and Cameron have discovered how the training and environment of LEC brings a resolution to youth's problems by meeting their spiritual, academic, and social needs.

Recently I heard a song by hymnologist, Keith & Kristyn Gettys. Keith has been on Mid-South View Point previously discussing their love for the hymns and how the lyrics written centuries ago provide a path to worshipping God that should be engaged today. Be Thou My Vision, When I survey the Wondrous Cross and Come, Thou Almighty King are the three songs that we’ll discover their deep meaning and history featuring voice over artist, Larry Nobles and music arrangements by the Getty’s.

Michael Cassie Sr. is back telling his story of redemption after joining the Communist Party of the Unites States, an endless drug addiction, and following the religion of Islam. Through what seemed like a maze of circumstances, Michael made the ultimate life discovery. Michael Cassie Sr., originally from Bronx, now retired from General Motors Company; serves as Prison Ministry Director, Urban Ministries Coordinator, and K.A.R.E. Karate Instructor at Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett TN. This is part two of a two-part interview that originally aired 02/17/21.

Michael Cassie Sr. shares how joining the Communist Party of the Unites States, trapped in a drug addiction, and becoming devoted to Islam was the road leading him to the ultimate life discovery. Michael Cassie Sr., originally from Bronx, now retired from General Motors Company; serves as Prison Ministry Director, Urban Ministries Coordinator, and K.A.R.E. Karate Instructor at Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett TN. This is part one of a two-part interview that originally aired 02/11/21.

Samuel Khati, founder, and president of Nepal Pastors Council shares how he turned away from Hindu practice of worshipping many gods in the temples to following the one true God, Jesus Christ. He was kicked out of his home by his family and abandoned by them for fifteen years. Samuel now oversees a network of over 200 churches in Nepal with the united goal and vision to present the Gospel to Nepal.

5th Friday Sponsor Spotlight welcomes David Wiemar of Wiemar's Jewelry, Eric Walker of Walker Auctions, and Chris Hodges of Abiding Above Ministries. 5th Friday Sponsor Spotlight airs during the month’s a 5th Friday is added to feature advertisers on Bott Radio Network Memphis affiliate.

Former radio personality Deborah Montgomery-Bland shares how prescription drugs led her to a prison sentence for Negligent Homicide. Hear Debbie’s story and her warning about the deception of prescription pain killers. Originally aired February 3, 2021

Our goal is simple: to plant churches among the unreached. We are going to an area of the world where there is little to no Christian presence, very few churches, and limited access to the gospel of Jesus. We want to change that. We long to see a church planting movement established among the people groups in this region and to watch them thrive through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jose and Natasha discuss their passion for reaching Central Asia with the Gospel. Originally aired December 15, 2021.

Human Trafficking is an epidemic in the United States. Since 2007, over 50,000 trafficking cases have been reported through the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Nearly 25 million women and children around the world are victims of human trafficking. Here in Memphis, Renew ALL Candle Collection provides trafficking survivors with much needed employment as artisan candle makers. Lee Pittman Howard of Renew ALL Candle shares their story and info about an upcoming feature in People Magazine. Originally aired October 21, 2021

Danny Cosby and Garry Goin talk from the heart about celebrating Christmas along with the release of their new album, Christmas Time. Originally aired December 16, 2021.

Pastor Mike Delisle is joined by world-class violinist Jonathan Chu for a time to reflect on the Christmas season. Mike is the teaching pastor at Evangel Church in Memphis, TN. Jonathan has toured and recorded with artists such as Todd Agnew, Skillet, Kari Jobe and Big Daddy Weave. This show originally aired during the Christmas season of 2019.

Many are experiencing darkness, not light and joy, during the Christmas season. Your darkness may be debt, divorce, depression, death, singleness, loneliness, infertility, or addiction. Pastor Wil Franco shares a word of hope no matter how dark things are in your life this Christmas. Wil is the Senior Pastor at Highpoint Church in Memphis, TN. This message was the first in a series called, Rescue Mission. This show originally aired during the Christmas season of 2019.

Danny Cosby and Garry Goin talk from the heart about celebrating Christmas along with the release of their new album, Christmas Time.

Our goal is simple: to plant churches among the unreached. We are going to an area of the world where there is little to no Christian presence, very few churches, and limited access to the gospel of Jesus. We want to change that. We long to see a church planting movement established among the people groups in this region and to watch them thrive through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jose and Natasha discuss their passion for reaching Central Asia with the Gospel.

Pastor Marron & Tori Thomas from Innovation Church Memphis center conversation around, Why Did I Get Married? The Thomas’ discuss communication issues, lack if sexual intimacy, conflict over finances, being honest with your spouse, and boundaries in your marriage.