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CWM - Megan Smalley Jul 03, 2022

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Megan is the CEO of the popular online shop, Scarlet & Gold, the author of Give Grace, and the creator of the Overcome Journal. She grew up as a pastor's kid, and while the foundation of faith she was given is so important, it's the fires she's faced that have refined her heart and given her an unshakeable faith.
Megan walked a hard road in pursuit of her lifelong dream to have children, and she's now Mom to three boys, who she affectionately calls "The Bad Business Club." Megan's journey to motherhood is only one piece of her story that's given her an important voice in the space of learning to overcome the hard stuff. She encourages women to overcome trials in their own lives and to give and receive grace in the process through her speaking, writing, and inspirational products.

She lives in Alabama, ten hours away from her home state of Texas, where she and her husband Blake, a basketball coach, raise their young boys, twins Stisher and Eli and little baby James.
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CWM - Brian Townley Jun 20, 2022

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Our guest today is Brian Townley. Brian - began a 26 year banking career at The National Banks of Central Texas which later became (NationalUnited), where he served as a Senior Vice President. There he began to help other banking executives discover their talents and motivation. Soon he began doing it on an international stage. Brian has published leadership training videos – as well as authored 3 books on Leadership. Brian still speaks to a wide variety of audiences – and now in a partner in a real estate firm, In his spare time, he still supports his local community and gives back to ministries and organizations than make a difference.
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CWM - Jim Denison - Season 3 Jun 06, 2022

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This week we welcome Dr. Jim Denison – a returning guest to our podcast.

Dr. Denison is a cultural scholar, pastor, and author who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day through The Daily Article.

He is the CEO of Dallas based Denison Ministries which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content from DenisonForum.org, First15.org, ChristianParenting.org,
and FoundationsWithJanet.org.

He is a widely sought speaker, podcaster, and subject-matter expert on radio about cultural issues from a biblical perspective and has taught on the philosophy of religion and apologetics at several seminaries.

He is also a cultural consultant for various organizations that seek a Christian worldview on current events.

Prior to launching Denison Forum in 2009, he pastored churches in Texas and Georgia.

He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jim and his wife, Janet, live in Dallas, Texas. They have two married sons and four grandchildren.
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CWM - Austin Hardison May 23, 2022

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Austin Hardison is the Executive Director of Red Mountain Grace, a non-profit with the mission of providing housing for families receiving long-term medical care in Birmingham. He is married to McCall and they have a son, Charlie, and a daughter, Nelle . Austin is a Birmingham native, where he has spent the majority of his career in development for higher education and nonprofit organizations.

Prior to Red Mountain Grace, Austin worked at the UAB School of Medicine and Lifeline Children’s Services, contributing to a rich background in fundraising - from participating in large, national capital campaigns to managing communications, events and a development team.

Austin and McCall are members at Redeemer Community Church, where they lead a home group. When not with his family, Austin enjoys trying to improve his golf game instead of riding his road bike. He also has a passion for baseball and local restaurants.
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CWM - Mayor Ginger Nelson May 09, 2022

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Our guests today is Ginger Nelson – Mayor of Amarillo, Texas. She is a graduate of Texas Tech with several degrees – including law. She and her husband – Kevin – moved to Amarillo in 1995 to begin work as an attorney, start their family and eventually she and Kevin opened their own law firm 8 years later.

Besides being Mayor – Ginger is very involved in her community and her church’s student ministry.
Ginger and Kevin are proud parents to Madeleine, Pearse and Jace. The family attends Hillside Christian Church.
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CWM - Chief Sheryl Victorian Apr 25, 2022

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Our guests today is Waco Police Chief Sheryl Victorian. Chief Victorian is a native Texan and a 28-year law enforcement professional. She was sworn in as the City of Waco’s Chief of Police on March 15, 2021, after serving with the Houston Police Department for 28 years. In her role with the Houston Police Department – she served as an Assistant Chief of the Patrol Region 2 Command.

Her law enforcement experience includes assignments in the Major Offenders, Homicide, Special Victims, Internal Affairs, Training and the South Central and Southeast Patrol Divisions. She has received a number of outstanding law enforcement awards throughout her career.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Texas Southern University, a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Administration of Justice from Texas Southern University.

In her spare time, Chief Victorian is a playwright, and enjoys traveling, mentoring, teaching, and spending time with her family.
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CWM - Scott Kedersha Apr 11, 2022

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Our guests this week on #ChasingWhatMatters podcast is Scott Kedersha.
Scott Kedersha is an author and serves as the Marriage & Family Pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church. Through this ministry, he has helped more than 5,000 couples answer the question, "Ready or Knot?"
Scott is married to Kristen, they have 4 sons and after serving at Watermark Community Church in Dallas for more than 12 years – they now live in Waco.
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CWM - Lynelle Zandstra Mar 28, 2022

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Our guests today is Lynelle Zandstra. Lynelle is a national speaker, author, private practice counselor and coach. Her practice centers around psycho-education coaching. Lynelle is certified in marriage & family, grief & loss - and trauma counseling. Lynelle works with couples and a large number of trauma survivors coming out of very legalistic (or shame based) religious backgrounds.

She is also the author of ‘Choose Words, Choose Life – 51 Dates That Change Lives – and -

Lynelle is married to Mario Zandstra, the President and CEO of Family Legacy – and a former guest from Season 1 of our podcast. Lynelle and Mario are the parents of seven kids – and 10 Grandkids.
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CWM - Marci & Paul Jobson Mar 14, 2022

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Our guests today are Marci and Paul Jobson. Both of these former college soccer players later became college soccer coaches – and have now launched an instructional soccer program with a deeper purpose – called Warrior Way.
Paul and Marci coached together for 10 years – the first three at Northern Illinois University – and the past 7 years at Baylor University. When they arrived at Baylor – Marci had been recruited as Head Coach for the Women’s Soccer Team and in 2012 became the winningest coach in the Program’s history.Paul later moved into the head coaching position and in 2019 became the winningest coach in the Program’s history.

Both of these coaches have accomplished so much – but the thing they are most proud of is their family of 4 boys ranging in age from 12 – to – 5 – Miller, Grey, Nash, and Jett.
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CWM - Matt Alexander Feb 28, 2022

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Matt Alexander is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at OneWorld Health. Since 2009, Matt has provided OneWorld Health with executive leadership and strategic direction in transitioning the organization from vision to reality. In addition to OneWorld Health, he now serves as the Managing Partner of FITS Socks. Matt has his MBA from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. He lives in Charleston, SC, with his wife and four children.
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