A Closer Walk, by Mississippi Christian Living

MCL Editor Katie Ginn sat down with Bobby Dye of Dye Resource Management, Gus Brand of Community Wealth Management, and Vinicius "V" Hiratuka of Elevated Retirement to discuss why they do what they do and what they've learned over the years - whether from their clients, their experiences, or their own financial mistakes. Tune in for lots of firsthand wisdom!

From their days as high-school sweethearts, to moving to Little Rock for ministry and being held hostage by an escaped inmate(!) ... Bill and Becky have got some stories. And the thread throughout? God's been at work in them to fulfill His purposes (Philippians 2:13). 

Katie recently interviewed eight teachers and coaches from Jackson-area independent schools. These leaders discussed why they do what they do, how they’ve seen God move in their students’ lives, and what they want students and parents to know. 

Felix and Rashida Walker, broker and realtor at W Real Estate, and Joel and Peppi Sims, senior pastors at Word of Life Church, sat down with Katie to talk all things marriage: terrible first dates, credit card whoopsies, wilderness periods - and the power of prayer to heal and strengthen a relationship.

Chris and Polly Kellum share their God story, from meeting on the beach in Destin to the 10 spinal surgeries that brought Chris to his physical and mental limits. Thanks to God's grace and Polly's support, Chris is now a peak performance mindset coach who uses scripture, neuroscience, and his own experience to help others overcome their mental barriers.

Jackson Leadership Foundation partners with Christian ministry leaders in Jackson who do everything from mentoring youth to loving on grieving mothers. The women on staff at JLF are all part of that, and they sat down with Katie to discuss their ministries, their callings, and why they're compelled to serve our capital city.

Debi has endured cancer, divorces, loved ones in car wrecks, and other trials. But as a 28-year leukemia survivor who was initially given 5 years to live, she has the perspective that "God has a plan, and His plan is good." She has the receipts to prove it. 

In today's world, anything more than 3 kids is seen as ambitious - or even irresponsible, depending on whom you ask. Tim and Jenn share their story of why they chose to have a large family, how it has stretched them, and why "it's not Sunday school's job to make our kids believers."

Seven heads of metro Jackson independent schools recently spoke with MCL Editor Katie Eubanks Ginn about their institutions, the impact of a Christian education, and more. 

Robert and Susan Green and Bridgett and Johnny Clayton recently spoke with MCL Editor Katie Eubanks Ginn about their stories and what God has taught them in marriage. Robert and Susan are pastor and children’s minister respectively at Fondren Church in Jackson and have been married 27 years. Bridgett is an attorney, and Johnny is a senior respiratory therapist at Merit Health – they have been married 40 years. 

Rick Courtney, Nathan Stamper, Rev. Reginald Buckley, and Brent Leach serve God in law offices, baseball fields, sanctuaries and living rooms. They recently sat down with MCL Editor Katie Eubanks Ginn to talk about their careers, their wives, their greatest spiritual influences, and the biggest lessons God has taught them along the way. 

Ivan Parke and his parents moved from India to America when he was little, and now he's a college professor, published author, husband and father. He and his wife, Mary Ann, know exactly Who paved the way for them - through marriage, parenting, job changes, and some suffering along the way.