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Podcast No. 113: Judy Renshaw & Brandy Stutsman of Leadership Jackson
Podcast No. 113: Judy Renshaw & Brandy Stutsman of Leadership Jackson

Next Thursday marks the 40th Leadership Jackson class to graduate from the Jackson Chamber's unforgettable leadership program for our community. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews the woman who started it all, Judy Renshaw, and the current Director of Leadership Development, Brandy Stutsman. Find out how these ladies got involved in the Chamber and how the program has become a life-changing experience since its founding in 1979.

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Podcast No. 110: Peter Shannon of the Jackson Symphony
Podcast No. 110: Peter Shannon of the Jackson Symphony

Jackson is proud to boast an astounding symphony for a town our size, and today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger gets us ready for this month's Starlight Symphony by interviewing artistic director and conductor Peter Shannon. Find out how this Ireland choirboy developed his music career through diverse experiences and landed in West Tennessee.

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Podcast No. 107: Dr. Pepper Pratt of Youth Town
Podcast No. 107: Dr. Pepper Pratt of Youth Town

A child's teenage years are some of the most formative of his or her life, and Youth Town is proud to serve in our community to guide our city's teens on the right path. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews executive director Dr. Pepper Pratt about this unique ministry and how it's changing the lives of young alcohol and drug addicts.

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Podcast No. 47: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University
Podcast No. 47: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University

Kevin Adelsberger has had the opportunity to sit down with the leaders of four Jackson colleges, and now he welcomes the fifth: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University. This Jackson transplant shares his journey with education that brought him through Texas A&M, East Texas Baptist University, and Baylor University before ever coming to Union. Find out how the sixteenth president of Union has found a home in Jackson and what his vision for the future of his school entails.

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Podcast No. 33: Logan Hampton
Podcast No. 33: Logan Hampton

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Logan Hampton, President of Lane College. We’ll discuss how faith, family, mentors, and the special people in one’s life can help show you the direction God has planned for you. We’ll also hear about Lane College: its history, growth, continuing work of excellence in education, and how we as Jacksonians can give our support. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

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Podcast No. 32: Scott Conger
Podcast No. 32: Scott Conger

In this episode, we welcome Scott Conger from the United Way to our front porch. Mr. Conger is a Jacksonian who has made a career out of giving back to Jackson with community outreach and civic enrichment that are helping to make the town we all love an even more wonderful place to call home. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

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