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Podcast No. 70: Jim Ferrell of JEA
Podcast No. 70: Jim Ferrell of JEA

You can't go anywhere in Jackson without hearing "JEA"—and that's because they are the ones who keep our city up and running! Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger sits down with the man behind it all: President and CEO of Jackson Energy Authority, Jim Ferrell. Find out how he got into the business, hear some eye-opening tornado stories, and discover what is next for JEA as technology and our city's needs continue to evolve.

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Podcast No. 52: Nathan Lewis of Early College High
Podcast No. 52: Nathan Lewis of Early College High

With all changes happening in our school system over the past year, it's easy to fret about our children's education. Some amazing things are on the horizon, though, including a new program called Early College High. Kevin Adelsberger sits down with administrator Nathan Lewis and hears about his vision to equip student for careers earlier than you might think possible.

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Podcast No. 45: Russ Pflasterer & Matthew Marshall of City Fellowship Baptist Church
Podcast No. 45: Russ Pflasterer & Matthew Marshall of City Fellowship Baptist Church

When Russ Pflasterer and Matthew Marshall met as teacher and student in Russ's freshman art class at Jackson-Central Merry High School, they had no idea that they would be leading a church together within ten years. Kevin Adelsberger and Katie Howerton sit down with these two pastors of City Fellowship Baptist Church to discuss their story of finding a common passion to see racial reconciliation made manifest through the Church in Jackson, Tennessee.

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