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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 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

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

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.

Dr. David Shackelford, professor, and Chairman Emeritus of the New Testament/Greek Department at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Shackelford shares his journey into the ministry and discusses difficult New Testament Bible passages to understand. This program relates to our series of monthly episodes featuring professors from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

Today’s Family Traditions for Christmas includes guests JB & Beth Bryson, The Lennon Sisters, Tony Orlando, and Pastor Steve Gaines.

Today is December 7th 2021, early on the afternoon of December 7, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his chief foreign policy aide, Harry Hopkins, were interrupted by a telephone call from Secretary of War Henry Stimson and told that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor. On December 8, at 12:30 p.m., Roosevelt addressed a joint session of Congress and the Nation via radio. We’ll hear a portion from that address on today’s show as a tribute on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Today’s Mid-South View Point show continues with an interview with Dr. Matt Crawford, senior pastor at Trinity Baptist Church. Dr. Crawford is preparing a January 2022 release of a radio feature he’s hosting on Bott Radio Network in Memphis.

Peet Strydom is back for part-two about THE LIQUID LEGACY, a Christ-centered, non-profit organization, serving Peru and Abaco. Together with Peet’s wife Sue, they are connecting local organizations in the Memphis area with local churches in Peru and Abaco. Safe drinking water systems, medical teams, leadership development, and other means are designed to empower ordinary people to successfully self-sustain and self-govern their communities and the ultimate goal of connecting them with Christ. Original Air Date: August 26, 2021

1 in 10 people around the world still have no access to safe drinking water. In Peru alone, 50% of people don’t have access to safe drinking water, with the biggest need in the rural jungle and mountain regions. Peet Strydom and wife Sue are leading THE LIQUID LEGACY, a Christ-centered, non-profit organization, committed to empowering individuals and groups in Peru and Abaco. They’re helping ordinary people become extraordinary agents of change through sharing resources, serving the underprivileged, and loving our global neighbors as ourselves. Original Air Date: August 25, 2021

Greg Sukert tells how his pursuit of an acting career was rerouted to becoming a minister of the Gospel. Greg is co-founder of Anchored North, an evangelistic ministry telling stories of God’s redemption. He is also director of evangelism at Central Church in Collierville, TN. Original Air Date: August 19, 2021

Dr. Carolyn Bibbs, Founder at Creative LIFE Preparatory School reflects on how God has directed her school for over 40 years to serve students in downtown Memphis. Creative Life, a youth empowerment community, promotes social change through creative & performing arts, education, and leadership development. CLI’s mission is to commit to embracing, educating, empowering, and enriching the lives of children, youth, and families. Creative Life loves not only loves children and youth, but the entire community. They often take their programs beyond the walls of their facility and empower their neighbors.

In 1967 Calvary Rescue Mission opened its doors to homeless men in Memphis, the Executive Director Bob Freudiger discusses restoring homeless men through Calvary’s discipleship ministry, feeding 400 neighbors for Thanksgiving, and the need for toys for their annual Children’s Christmas Celebration. The late Milton Hatcher founded the mission after a life of alcohol addiction that ended once Milton encountered a relationship with Jesus Christ. Milton would drive an old hearse and pick up drunks to share his salvation story. They say the hearse had a sobering effect on the men. Milton was very successful in seeing many men surrender to Christ.