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While career changes are sometimes frowned upon, switching roles has put a smile on the face of Dr. Dwight Holland. From engineering and geophysics work in the Antarctic to serving as US military pilot-physician, Dr. Holland has learned a lot and literally lived the Star Trek catchphrase, "to boldly go where no man (or at least very few) has gone before!" Tune in as James and Dwight's conversation covers everything from their mutua...

Some folks are business savvy, others are creative and artistic. South Carolina native, Sterling Crawford, is uniquely both and has wonderfully blended her talents to produce paintings which both tell a story and serve a purpose. After taking her degree in finance from the College of Charleston, Sterling has not only gone on to capture everything from African rhinos to her astronaut grandad but also championed the cause of others w...

From the rural hills of Tennessee to central Chicago, not to mention "down range" when deployed, Dr. Preston Visser has saw patients as board-certified clinical psychologist in a true host of settings. An academic as well as a practitioner, Dr. Visser has also taught at Milligan University and produced a number of papers and presentations related to his work for over a decade in the US Army Reserve along with the VA. Frie...

A fear of critical reviews, slow coming inspiration, and just wondering how to start, are all potential roadblocks on the path towards producing your own creative writing which author and teacher April Asbury knows all to well. Having overcome such hurdles, however, April has happily taught others to do the same over 3 decades now through her university creative writing courses as well as regional literary workshops. Hear as April ...

The statement "overcoming the odds" takes on far richer meaning when looking at the life US Olympic fencer Keeth Smart. Not only did he compete in a sport a tiny fraction of Americans do, but he dominated in it, even taking an Olympic medal in 2008. This would be extraordinary for anyone, but especially a boy from Brooklyn, and one meant simply to "watch his sister compete." Most recently, though, Smart is winning at business and p...

Practicing medicine is challenging enough, but to teach it along with examining ethics and spirituality with a sprinkling of theology on top, presents an even greater challenge, but one Dr. Collier has been eager to take on as well as encourage others to do too. As an-in demand conference speaker as well as busy mom, not to mention creative crocheter, Dr. Collier's conversation with James is one everyone from prospective medica...

Art is subjective and ever-changing; however, celebrated artist Eric Fitzpatrick has skillfully managed to make his work appeal to countless people for more than 50 years now. What the likes of Grandma Moses did for American folk art or Paul Simon did to highlight the creative urban scene, Eric Fitzpatrick has done for Southwest Virginia, where he may rightly be called the Star City’s favorite living artist. Join James as he sits d...

To have a respectable career in law is noteworthy enough, however, to have one in law as well as healthcare compliance, and the fine arts, all of which are sprinkled with some awe inspiring world travel, is truly extraordinary. Listen in as James speaks with modern Renaissance lady, Andra Popa, as she shares about her work, the likes of which has drawn inspiration from everything from her physician father to far-flung polar regions...

From the coal-mining hills of West Virginia to the halls of Princeton University, Prof. Robert George's personal story is equally as interesting as his unique take on politics (and teaching) which includes promoting the increasingly lost art of civil discourse, even on the most heated topics of debate. Hear Prof. George describe in detail his love of the political scene as much as the bluegrass one, along with some of his favorite ...

Recently named as the "University Chaplain and Director of Interfaith Belonging" at Hollins University, Lindsey Moser recalls her educational journey and spiritual evolution to get there from being home schooled to working to complete her PhD in Medieval Literature as well as gaining life experience counseling as an active-duty USAF chaplain. Hear husband and wife, James and Lindsey in a candid conversation about their shared profe...

New York Times Best-Selling novelist Charlie Lovett has uniquely managed to combine his love of rare old books and creative writing to produce everything from acclaimed children's plays to best selling works of fiction. James talks with Charlie about his lifelong research on Alice in Wonderland and their shared deeper interests in Lewis Carroll and his Christian faith which wonderfully relates to Charlie's newest publication, Lewis...

Having a successful career as a freelance writer is only one of Ashley Wilson Fellers' creative outlets which range from contemplative photography to mix media portraits with an Easter egg qr code. Ashley and James talk on how interdisciplinary pursuits have changed in their lifetime, the increasingly encouraged art scene in their hometown of Roanoke, not to mention Ashley's finding inspiration for her latest poetry project among s...

Having performed over 30 years on stage and screen throughout the US and rubbing shoulders along the way with classic American TV stars such as Don Knotts, George Lindsey, and James Best, David Browning could have respectively retired and ended his career in the arts proudly, but something pressed him to do more. Continuing a love for painting started back in 2016, David tells James about his choice acting roles and inspiration in ...

When Kelly causally talks about her "dad" it's easy to imagine him as the guy next door, forgetting, even if momentarily, she's referencing the Academy Award Winner, Air Force General, and All-American hero, Jimmy Stewart. James engages in a warm conversation talking to the retired UC Davis professor of anthropology, Dr. Kelly Stewart Harcourt as she recalls fun times and life lessons she learned from both her sta...

The Summer of 2024 sees not only the Olympic Games return to Paris, but the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman, Eric Liddell's miraculous achievement there as depicted in the 1981 Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. James talks with John MacMillan, the CEO of the Eric Liddle Community, and the man behind helping keep Eric Liddell's legacy around for another 100 years along with promoting work which the humble gold medali...

In a world of wiki-driven research and e-books, Anne Bartley, a senior researcher at the John Kinder Theological Library, explains why libraries are still relevant, along with what she herself has learned in helping others do their research for more than 30 years. Along with exploring the official archives and depository for the Anglican Church in New Zealand, Anne elaborates on her love of sport as well as her impressive side inte...

Few people today could match the distinguished career, not to mention the illustrious family history, George Fergusson possesses. Despite such facts, this retired senior British Diplomat is genuinely humble (and interesting) when it comes to discussing things like his time in Northern Ireland, strong ties to New Zealand, or even overcoming personal struggles and family tragedies. James talks with the former Governor of Bermuda just...

To write and publish a book is one thing. To write an autobiography's another, but to have your story made into a movie during your life time, is all together different and something literature professor, Dr. Carolyn Weber never would have imagined. Listen as James talks with Carolyn about her journey from a common upbringing in Canada to gaining a prized position at Oxford University, and learn what was this best-selling autho...

A detour to Vietnam, not to mention an ugly encounter with grenade shrapnel, may have delayed Dennis Moser from graduating college, but such didn't stop him eventually dabbling in acting, retiring as a federal employee, and, most importantly in his view, growing his spirituality and resilience. James and 'Uncle Dennis' stroll down memory lane as well as talk about everything from combat medicine to trying to unpack and...