Mid-South Viewpoint // Bott Radio Network

Carole Ward of Favor International Ministries, an indigenous mission movement in Northern Uganda and South Sudan shares how Christmas is celebrated among Christians in Africa, where she’s made her home for the past 22 years. Carole shares a terrifying experience when two armed rebels overtook their vehicle and how the power of God’s overwhelming love and power through His Word was her only defense...

As we draw close to that big day, it’s easy to get busy with the parties, traditions, and gift buying that we just want to get it over and return to normal again. Normal, for many is too painful. You’re hoping that the tinsel and songs of the season may spark some excitement, but things have gotten too complicated. Work, a failed relationship, or the death of a loved one, Christmas just isn’t the...

Don Gilbert from Kingdom Quality Builders shares his life and ministry living in the historic Orange Mound Community where Don and his family serve the least of these for the greatest Kingdom.

Krystal Ribble and Katheryn Notestine talk about the Advent season from a new book from Dexterity, "Dwell- Celebrating the Arrival of Advent". The book puts a new light on how your family can celebrate Advent in your homes.

Author, Frances Marshall shares her life’s journey through her book, “Who Gave the Last Slap”? The book explores the themes of love, hate, loss, healing, and forgiveness. Frances grew up on a farm in Arkansas and witnessed the domestic violence her father took out against her mother. At twelve years of age, Frances convinced her mother to leave the trap of being verbally and physically abused. Mov...

Delvit Rogers with Youth Villages will discuss National Adoption Month and often overlooked teenagers in the adoption process. If you’ve ever considered adoption as an option listen to this show. Youth Villages is a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health committed to building strong families, delivering effective services, and significantly improving outcomes for children, fami...

World War Two Army/Air-Force Veteran Luke McLaurine is our guest. Luke was part of the 464 Bomb Group on B-24 as a Bombardier and Navigator. His crew was shot down after flying over 20 bombing missions in Germany where he became a POW and was listed as MIA. At the time we recorded this show Luke was only 93 years old. His parents started McLaurine’s Bakery in Memphis back in 1922.

Our 4th and final 2023 Christmas Vacation show from Branson with co-host Lisa Rau, (Back-up Quarterback for Lynn Berry @ExploreBranson) Director of Communications at the City of Branson. Our guests include Kortney Neal from Sight & Sound Theatres, Steve Hartley co-owner of Dick's 5 & 10, and a special tribute in memory of the “King of Branson” Shoji Tabuchi.

Patricia Stirnkorb, Travel Liaison for The Bible Comes to Life shares her adventure with eighteen companions and their uncertain departure from Israel during the outbreak of the Israel/Hamas War.

Here’s our 3rd Christmas Vacation show from Branson with Byron Tyler and co-host Lisa Rau, (Back-up Quarterback for Lynn Berry @ExploreBranson) Director of Communications at the City of Branson. Our guests are Brandei Clifton from Silver Dollar City, Sawyer Nichols from Showboat Branson Belle, and Pam Critchfield with Grand Village Shoppes and Branson Meadows. Listen THU 11/16 at 3:00 pm #AM640 #F...

On October 24, 2023, Bott Radio Network 640 AM, Memphis, TN welcomed Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church and Host of Allen Jackson Ministries, Murfreesboro, TN as guest speaker for their Pastors Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held at Christ Church Memphis where Paul Lawler is the Senior Pastor. The presentation begins with Rich Bott, Chairman and CEO of Bott Radio Network introduci...

Steve Coplon, Allen West, and Chris Hodges share details from their recent Gospel excursion to Germany, Poland, and Ukraine. They visited some two dozen cities throughout these countries where over 20,000 Gospel tracts were distributed, one-on-one discussions, and other opportunities to share the gospel to small groups.

Here’s our 2nd show from Branson with Lynn Berry from ExploreBranson.com and our guests, Sheila Baeten from Pink Jeep Tours, Jae McFerron from The Shepherd of the Hills, Jason Hughes with Hughes Brothers Theater, and Colton Cooper from the “Hot Rods and High Heels” 1950’s Show at the Clay Cooper Theater. This is the second of four shows.

Byron Tyler travels to Bott Radio Network Branson studio joined by Lynn Berry from ExploreBranson.com to unwrap destination details for your family to celebrate Christmas in Branson, Missouri. You’ll meet the people waiting for you to experience their incredible entertainment all nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains cover with the lights, sounds, holiday traditions, and the celebration of God’...

Vietnam War veteran, Bob Wieland lost his legs to a mortar mine. In Vietnam in June 1969, his squad walked into a mine field. When a member of his unit stepped on a booby-trapped mortar, Wieland rushed to give first aid but he, too, stepped on an 82mm buried mortar, a round designed to destroy tanks. It severely damaged his legs; they had to be amputated above the knee. In a letter to his parents...

TPI founder/president Greg Moore and TPI executive vice president, Mike DeLisle shares the extraordinary ways that God has directed this ministry to train thousands of pastors throughout Central and South America, Africa, and the United States. Training Pastors International believes that a national pastor is best equipped to reach other national pastors in his own country better than a cross-cult...

Actor Kevin Sorbo talks about his newest film from Sorbo Studios, “Miracle in East Texas”. Based on a true story of two con-men convincing lonely widows to invest in their worthless oil wells, during the Great Depression. Kevin Sorbo directed the film, co-produced the film, and stars in this film as Doc Boyd. Kevin is joined in the movie by wife actress Sam Sorbo, their son Braedon, along with Joh...

Donald Ballard joined the Navy in 1935 serving during World War II. He retired as a chaplain from the Navy in 1976 as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. While in the Navy, he played on the ship’s baseball team where he was offered a professional contract with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He signed the contract and played one summer in Johnson City, TN as a short stop and pitcher before the US ent...

Diane Height with Forever Young introduces, Ninety-Six-year-old James Young WW11 Army Veteran from combat at D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. James remembers arriving in Liverpool England after basic training, combat so persistent he had to keep his boots on for two weeks, getting seasick on D-Day, and capturing a bedridden German lieutenant. In late 1944, during the wake of the Allied forces' s...

Pastor Eddie Barlow of Boulevard Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. shares his U.S. Navy service retiring after 26 years of honorable service. Eddie, born in Virginia but raised in Georgia joined the US Navy out of high school and served onboard 5 submarines plus completed a tour of duty in Iraq. Eddie recalls is time on a submarine during the 9/11 attack on America as well as the emotions running t...

Dr. Jim Whitmire and former Arkansas Governor and host of “Huckabee” on TBN, Mike Huckabee joins us. Governor Huckabee is guest speaker and honorary chair for the upcoming Mid-America Passion Play Auction Gala on November 14th. We’ll discuss the gala details, life growing up in Hope, AR for young Huckabee, and his thoughts concerning Israel Hamas War.

Steve Coplon from MissionFieldUSA.COM shares a Biblical perspective on the horrific events leading to war after Hamas terrorist viciously attacked Israeli citizens on October 7th. Steve also provides info on an evangelistic effort he’s leading with a team heading to Berlin, Poland, and Ukraine to share the Gospel.

Dr. Tim and Nino Fincher talk about their lives and medical service living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. At the time this show originally aired, Dr. Fincher was the CEO of Kanad Hospital in Al Ain, a hospital started by Christian missionaries in 1960. The concern of high infant and maternal mortality rate along with other endemic diseases like tuberculosis and malaria was causing a declining po...

Mike Studdard, a former corporate guy who fell in love with the African people shares his first experience in Africa knocking on a witch doctor’s house to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mike along with Pastor Monday Bernard, a pastor in Namayingo District, Uganda, Pastor Okumu Waddy David Wanyama, pastor of Busia Town Baptist Church, and Reverend David Isais, serving with American Bible Society...

Join Pastor Marron Thomas and his wife Tori Thomas from Innovation Church in Memphis as they continue their discussion on the common challenges couples face in marriage and offer biblical insights on how to overcome them. In this second part of the interview, delve deeper into their upcoming stage play, "Her Needs, and His Needs," and further explore the intricate dynamics of marital relationships...