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On this second episode of Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson we’ll visit with Clay and Tina Cooper. Together, Clay and Tina own and manage the Clay Cooper Theatre where they perform song and dance routines with Clay Cooper’s Country Express, including a stage full of musicians, dancers, and comedic acts. Originally from Texas, Clay came to Branson at 16 years of age to perform with a kid’s band k...

It's an Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson with this first in a series of Mid-South View Point radio shows from our Bott Radio Network studios in Branson, Missouri. This series is designed to help you discover and a vacation travel destination to Branson with your family during the holidays. On this episode we’ll talk with Lisa Rau from Silver Dollar City, Derek Zoo from Dolly Parton's Stampede,...

Retired, USMC First Lieutenant Patrick Cleburne McClary, III. Patrick “Clebe” McClary served as a platoon leader in the First Reconnaissance Battalion during Vietnam. After his unit was attacked by the Viet Cong, Clebe was seriously wounded, losing his left arm and left eye, yet he continued to lead his men. For his heroism and service, First Lieutenant Patrick Cleburne McClary received The Silver...

Guest host Amy Speropoulos talks with Lionel Cable Head of School at New Hope Christian Academy to discuss Education Savings Accounts and an upcoming event for families and school leaders in Shelby County to learn more about ESA’s. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, in his first State of the State address before a joint session of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly on March 4, 2019, said, “Low-income...

Recently I heard a song by hymnologist, Keith & Kristyn Gettys. Keith has been on Mid-South View Point previously discussing their love for the hymns and how the lyrics written centuries ago provide a path to worshipping God that should be engaged today. Be Thou My Vision, When I survey the Wondrous Cross and Come, Thou Almighty King are the three songs that we’ll discover their deep meaning and h...

Emmitt McKenzie and fiancé Belen Bermudez. We’ll discuss their journey in discovering the power of the Gospel, a romance moving towards marriage, and the release of Emmitt’s new book "LIFE: It's Not Supposed to Be Like This" launching on Amazon. A Native American, Emmitt was born from teenage parents in poverty and a life surrounded by violence, alcoholism, and abuse. He sought acceptance in gang...

Dr. Scott Morris CEO & Founder of Church Health discusses the release of his latest book, Care: How People of Faith Can Respond to Our Broken Health System. Since 1987, Dr. Morris and supporting medical staff and volunteers has made Church Health the largest faith-based, privately funded health clinic in the country. Church Health has served the uninsured and underinsured, growing steadily toward...

Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt talks about her journey to becoming an author after changing a college major from music due to a frigid experience stranded by a blizzard. With over five million copies of her books sold worldwide, Angela is the best-selling author of more than 150 works from non-fiction books to novels. Angela is the special guest speaker for the Mid-America Passion Play Auction G...

Did you know? On average, 85 minors are trafficked in Tennessee every month. Restore Corps is working incredibly hard to impact human trafficking in our community and across the state. Rachel Haaga and Rashidah Gardner of Restore Corps discuss their efforts to impact human trafficking by empowering survivors, equipping communities, and seeking justice through systemic change. Restore Corps has com...

Pastor Jeff Patrick of Memphis Union Mission explains this idea to ride his bicycle 60 miles to commemorate several milestones in his life. On Saturday October 15, 2022, Jeff will be celebrating is role as pastor at the Memphis Union Mission for 20 years, trusting Christ 40 years ago, and losing nearly 60 lbs. in the past 6 months. Jeff plans to ride his bike 60 miles and is asking listeners to do...

Pastor Reginald Taylor of The Rock Church provides exciting news about the celebration of 12 years of Mission & Ministry of the Grand Opening & Dedication of their new sanctuary, biggest surprise since the church start, and keeping the church on mission.

Scott Benjamin lead pastor at theRefuge Church in Lakeland, TN shares the sudden death of Geri, college sweetheart and wife of almost 25 years, his battle with kidney disease and search for a donor, and finding Carol, a beautiful God send that started a new love and life with a blended family.

5th Friday Sponsor Spotlight welcomes Brock Patterson from ATC Fitness and Donna Roach and Judy Hall from Hearthside Senior Living to learn more about the way they serve our community. 5th Friday Sponsor Spotlight airs during a month where the extra Friday is added to feature the advertisers on Bott Radio Network Memphis affiliate.

Well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars, Dr. Gary Chapman talks about having a healthy marriage. His book, the 5 Love Languages® has sold over twenty million copies and has been on the New York Times best-sellers list continuously since 2007. Dr. Chapman is coming Germantown Baptist Church November 5th for his 5 Love Languages marriage conference.

The Nappers, Kenneth and Janet discuss their ministry partnership in Overcoming Abuse God’s Way, Kenneth’s health obstacles, and a trip planned to share the Gospel and encourage the church in South Africa.

Life has a way of bringing unexpected "storms." In his new book, “Standing Strong in the Storm” Pastor Greg Davis talks about storms that his family has encountered in life. After eight years of struggling with infertility, a son was born who would need a series of open-heart surgeries, wife Nancy almost died of an auto-immune disease, adopted daughter from China diagnosed with brain cancer, and G...

How do you navigate life when tough times overwhelm your life? Melvin Watkins, Senior Pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church- Westwood discusses how we can’t escape tough times in life but should walk through these times to draw closer to Christ finding His grace, peace, and faithfulness.

The worst financial crisis since 1948 continues impact Sri Lanka. Shyara Miles of Isaiah 613 International Ministry shares concerns of food, medicine, and gas shortages creating an extreme emergency for the entire island, including Footprints Children’s Home for Boys & Girls. A night of worship, prayer and raising funds for this desperate need for Sri Lanka is planned with three area churches, Eag...

What are you waiting for? It’s time to take a break to a relaxing getaway nestled in the Ozark Mountains where fall colors will be popping! Host Byron Tyler and co-host Lynn Berry from ExploreBranson.com take you on a vacation travel tour as they welcome Jody Madaras from the All Hands On Deck Show, Taylor Chamberlain with the Aquarium at the Boardwalk, and three-time Emmy Award-winning classical...

An active shooter terrorized the city of Memphis while posting live to Facebook his violent and devious behavior that concluded with his arrest and four people dead on the streets at random locations. This vile action was in the aftermath of another heinous crime where a 34-year-old wife, mom of two, and kindergarten teacher was kidnapped and murdered. Where is peace for our city with so much pain...

Kim Kargbo was raised in Sierra Leone by missionary parents and has served as a missionary in various capacities during her adult life, Kim worked as a nurse caring for amputees following the decade-long civil war in Sierra Leone. Kim discovered that the one billion people around the world living with disabilities make up the largest unreached people group for the Gospel. Since 2009 she founded an...

Ron Wade, Executive Director of HopeWorks’ shares their mission is to guide Memphians in need of a second chance through essential education, counseling and career development programming to establish a relationship with God while building stability, confidence and a hope-filled future. HopeWorks provides adult education for people earning their high school equivalency diploma. A Personal and Care...

Shelley Sumner is a wife, a mom of three active children, Director of Donor Relations & Special Events for Life Choices of Memphis, and is the manager for Batter’s Box Baseball, a business that she and husband Corey started. The oldest of four, growing up as an Air Force family, and living in different places abroad and stateside, Shelley explains she’s got her faults and hardships like we all do,...

Kathy Byrd of Crosslink Memphis, Inc. talks about their efforts equipping and empowering mission teams around the world to share the Gospel while suppling medicine and supplies to countries like Pakistan, China, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Argentina, EL Salvador, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Republic of Congo, Liberia, South Sudan, Kenya, Zambia, and across the United States.

The “LEMME KILL YOUR WEEDS” guy, Kenny Crenshaw owner of Herbi-Systems lawn care talks about his involvement in the Renewal and Remembrance event with the National Association of Landscape Professionals at Arlington National Cemetery and The Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. The event has been taking place in July each year for the past 26 years. This is Kenny’s 18th year to participate where...