Max Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick senior fellow for national security studies at CFR and a columnist for The Washington Post, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Ronald Reagan’s life and his impact on U.S. foreign policy. Enter the CFR book giveaway by September 24, 2024, for the chance to win one of ten free copies of Reagan: His Life and …

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Randy Sims as he discusses his relatively new role as the Associational Mission Strategist. Hear his heart that compels a practical approach to encouraging and equipping churches within the Pine Belt. Listen to catch many simple tips you can consider in your own personal …

Have you ever been anxious? Have you ever had one negative thought that lead to a downward spiral of irrational and unfounded negative thoughts? If you answered yes to either of these, this episode is for you! Dr Angelic Nespola is a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She has a Doctorate in Psyc…

This week Russ interviews Allison Norris an RDH who pivoted to working in the industry. We talk about her journey and how she founded the The Dentele Group which focuses on placing non-clinical roles in the dental industry. She essentially helps everyone from FDs at small dental offices to dentists who want to work for major companies like Henry Sc…

This week Russ interviews Allison Norris an RDH who pivoted to working in the industry. We talk about her journey and how she founded the The Dentele Group which focuses on placing non-clinical roles in the dental industry. She essentially helps everyone from FDs at small dental offices to dentists who want to work for major companies like Henry Sc…

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Neil Tullos about ministry at FBC Wiggins. The community is sandwiched between coast life and the Hattiesburg/Pine Belt area, creating a unique dynamic. Neil also talks about his crossover into the Senior Pastor role for the first time after many years of ministry. Around…

Steven Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the potential for a wider war in the Middle East as Iran vows to retaliate against Israel for the killing of a top Hamas official in Tehran. Mentioned on the Episode Steven Cook, The End of Ambition: America’s Past,…

Clint and Russ come together to talk with long time listener Dr. Tyler Rumple. Tyler listens to darn near all the different podcasts out there. Tyler practices near Clint and is a busy PPO dentist who has quite a few hygienists and has merged two dental offices together to create a thriving office. We talk about the joys of owning an office and als…

Clint and Russ come together to talk with long time listener Dr. Tyler Rumple. Tyler listens to darn near all the different podcasts out there. Tyler practices near Clint and is a busy PPO dentist who has quite a few hygienists and has merged two dental offices together to create a thriving office. We talk about the joys of owning an office and als…

Liana Fix, a fellow for Europe at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia. Mentioned on the Episode Liana Fix, “NATO and Ukraine: The Peril of Indecision,” Survival Liana Fix and Michael Kimmage, “The Ukraine Scenarios,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s …

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Wade Stevens about ministry at Longview Point Baptist Church in Hernando. Wade shares insight about their philosophy of church planting that continues to grow. Born as a church plant, Longview Point continues to increase Gospel opportunities across North Mississippi and b…

Russ talks with Dr. Rick Ferguson this week. Rick and his wife are both dentists in Florida but on the side Rick teaches a few things. He runs Implant Educators where he trains dentists on full arch as well as single units. He also runs Digital Educators which is his platform to teach 3d printing technology and digital processes. We talk at length …

Russ talks with Dr. Rick Ferguson this week. Rick and his wife are both dentists in Florida but on the side Rick teaches a few things. He runs Implant Educators where he trains dentists on full arch as well as single units. He also runs Digital Educators which is his platform to teach 3d printing technology and digital processes. We talk at length …

Are you interested in improving your leadership skills? Are you involved in a team environment and can benefit from cohesiveness and a better understanding of how to manage a team? This episode is for you! Joey Mongalo has built a stellar coaching career in rugby at a comparatively young age. 2016 Junior Springboks Defence Coach - Junior World Cham…

Stephen Heintz, president and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the United States should adapt to an era of renewed great power competition and domestic disagreement over what it should seek to achieve abroad. This episode is the fourth in a special TPI series on U.S. grand strategy. Mentioned on t…

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Scott Lucky and Josh Poore at Parkway Baptist in Clinton. We discuss ministry in the Clinton / Jackson metro area and how Parkway is uniquely positioned near Mississippi College. Scott also shares how he preps for preaching on Sundays. Around the Corner Events: All Events…

Russell Schafer explains to Clinton Timmerman how he is able to make Medicaid work for his office through strategic scheduling and dentures. Learn Russell's simple 3 step denture technique at https://www.practicebiopsy.com/denture-magic-information-page/

Russell Schafer explains to Clinton Timmerman how he is able to make Medicaid work for his office through strategic scheduling and dentures. Learn Russell's simple 3 step denture technique at https://www.practicebiopsy.com/denture-magic-information-page/

Rush Doshi, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how America should navigate its geopolitical rivalry with China. Mentioned on the Episode Graham Allison, Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap? Hal Brands and Michael Beckley, Dan…

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Ken Braddy, Director of Sunday School & Network Partnerships for Lifeway Christian Resources. We discuss the trends he sees in local churches regarding discipleship and small groups. He talks about the latest statistics related to group ministry since the great disruption…

Craig Peters, the voice of horse racing in South Africa, has watched over 500 000 races and commentated on over 25 000 races in a career that started out in the mid 1970's. Yet to this day, he remains driven in his never-ending quest to prove himself, day in and day out, as the best in the business. Craig is a shining example of what it means to de…

Russ talks with Dr. Marcus Cowan this week. Marcus is a dentist who moved with his wife from sunny Georgia to Boston, Massachusetts as his wife goes to surgery residency at there. We talk about his experience moving and starting a new job as well as doing a GPR. Also Marcus has started an implant planning lab called CowTech Dental Lab focusing on h…

Russ talks with Dr. Marcus Cowan this week. Marcus is a dentist who moved with his wife from sunny Georgia to Boston, Massachusetts as his wife goes to surgery residency at there. We talk about his experience moving and starting a new job as well as doing a GPR. Also Marcus has started an implant planning lab called CowTech Dental Lab focusing on h…

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Andrew Harper about his new role in the Discipleship & Sunday School Department. Andrew previously served at FBC Cleveland and will now be focusing on Adult Ministries for Mississippi Baptists. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events August 8: Impact Trainin…

Christopher Kirchhoff, former special assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Raj M. Shah, managing partner of Shield Capital, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the efforts by the U.S. Department of Defense to incorporate cutting-edge technology into its operations. Mentioned on the Episode Ashton B. Carter, “Keeping Ame…

This week Russ talks with Dr. Steven Dold from Wichita, KS. About a month ago, they both took a botox and filler course together and of course like good dentists, neither of them has done a single case. We talk about how practices have peaks and valleys and good months and bad months. We of course talk about removable and Dold talks about his remov…

This week Russ talks with Dr. Steven Dold from Wichita, KS. About a month ago, they both took a botox and filler course together and of course like good dentists, neither of them has done a single case. We talk about how practices have peaks and valleys and good months and bad months. We of course talk about removable and Dold talks about his remov…

Charles A. Kupchan, a senior fellow at CFR and a professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the United States should adapt to an era of renewed great power competition and domestic disagreement over what it should seek to achieve abroad. This episode is the third in a special TPI seri…

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Clint Pressley who currently serves as the Southern Baptist Convention President. Currently, Clint is the Senior Pastor at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in North Carolina, but he first started his pastorate by serving in Mississippi. Listen to hear some of his stories of h…

This week Russ and Clint talk with Talon Davis. Talon runs an 8 op PPO driven office in Dallas, Tx. We talk about how he has implemented systems to ensure that he always has a productive day as well as venture a tad into politics which is always fun. We might also drop the F bomb a few times. Sorry mom...…

This week Russ and Clint talk with Talon Davis. Talon runs an 8 op PPO driven office in Dallas, Tx. We talk about how he has implemented systems to ensure that he always has a productive day as well as venture a tad into politics which is always fun. We might also drop the F bomb a few times. Sorry mom...…

Tanya Price has a business called Transform People and what they do at Transform People is they unlock human potential in the workplace. They have extensive experience with driving self-awareness, improving cohesiveness and unlocking team potential. Tanya herself is the recipient of the KZN Businesswoman Association Social Entrepreneur Regional Awa…

Sir Robin Niblett, distinguished fellow at Chatham House, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss a potential second Cold War between the United States and China. Mentioned on the Episode Graham Allison, Destined for War: Can American and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap? Barry Buzan, “A New Cold War? The Case for a General Concept,” International …

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Nate Jernigan who serves as the Assistant Professor of Music and Worship at Leavell College. We hear Nate's story of worship ministry from Mississippi to Texas and now New Orleans. He describes the approach to worship ministry training and how NOBTS is equipping students …

This week Clint and Russ talk with Dr. Eric Studley. We discuss Eric's career from getting into NYU to starting a dental office in the 80's to founding Eric Studley & Associates Inc where he helps dentists with insurance. Overall it is a wonderful conversation.

This week Clint and Russ talk with Dr. Eric Studley. We discuss Eric's career from getting into NYU to starting a dental office in the 80's to founding Eric Studley & Associates Inc where he helps dentists with insurance. Overall it is a wonderful conversation.

Stephen Flynn, chair of the Committee on Assessing WMD Nuclear Terrorism at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and a political science professor at Northeastern University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the steps the U.S. government should take to prevent and respond to nuclear terrorism. Mentioned on the Epi…

Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Art Rainer about the financial burden in today's world. He describes our current state and explains the importance for the church to teach stewardship. We also hear about several resources that can help families and church leadership. Links in Podcast Episode: https://www…

As an Italian growing up in Africa, the bushveld bug bit Julian hard and fast. Since flying back to South Africa the day after completing university in Rome, Julian has dedicated his life to nature. His personalised safari tours, named Blackfoot Safaris has deep rooted significance in his date with destiny in rearing these wonderful cats through ne…

Matthias Matthijs, senior fellow for Europe at CFR and associate professor of international political economy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, and Daniela Schwarzer, a member of the executive board of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the results and consequences of the snap e…