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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.