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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. 112: Dr. Allison Shipp of Give Back Jack
Podcast No. 112: Dr. Allison Shipp of Give Back Jack

Giving Tuesday is coming up in just three weeks, and today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger introduces us to a way you can get involved in giving back your time, finances, and resources right here in Jackson. Dr. Allison Shipp shares about her movement, Give Back Jack, and how it’s changing the 731 community one project at a time.

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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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Podcast No. 44: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 2
Podcast No. 44: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 2

Bruce Blanding is the President of Jackson State Community College, but he started his education career teaching in prison. Learn more about Bruce Blanding and Jackson State Community College in this two-part podcast with Kevin Adelsberger.

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Podcast No. 43: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 1
Podcast No. 43: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 1

Bruce Blanding is the President of Jackson State Community College, but he started his education career teaching in prison. Learn more about Bruce Blanding and Jackson State Community College in this two-part podcast with Kevin Adelsberger.

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Podcast No. 39: Lisa Peoples of Area Relief Ministries
Podcast No. 39: Lisa Peoples of Area Relief Ministries

Kevin Adelsberger had the opportunity to sit down with Jackson native and Area Relief Ministries Executive Director, Lisa Peoples. In this podcast they talk about the work of ARM, Lisa’s family, and how to help ARM support our community.

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Podcast No. 38: Shannon Stewart of CASA
Podcast No. 38: Shannon Stewart of CASA

Kevin Adelsberger got to sit down with Madison County CASA Executive Director Shannon Stewart for this podcast. They had a fun interview and talked about the good work that CASA is doing in our community.

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