Side by Side: South Arkansas Tales & Straight Up Bible Teaching

Here's a fun one! This episode features a throwback sermon from Clark's granddaddy. Listen and be blessed with the preaching of God's Word!

We're back after a few weeks off — one of us got married! We kick things off with the Fouke Monster (South Arkansas's own Bigfoot legend), debate whether Sasquatch is real, and then get serious: China's Communist Party is literally rewriting the Bible. We break down what they changed and why it matters.

What does a banjo have to do with the church? More than you'd think. In this message from Immanuel Baptist Church, Pastor Clark dives into Psalm 133 — David's timeless song about the beauty of unity among believers. Through humor, heartfelt stories, and a live banjo demonstration, he unpacks what it truly means to dwell together in harmony: it's not an accident, it takes attention, it takes love,...

From the Vault — This week on Side by Side, we're cracking open a sermon from the late Earl Duggins, a man who preached the Word of God for over 55 years. Preaching from Acts chapter 8, Brother Duggins takes us deep into the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch — and reminds us that nothing in your life is an accident. God loves you, God sees you, and God is always arranging things to bring yo...

📖 Episode Description: This week on Side by Side, we're going into the archives. 🗂️ Clark shares a recorded sermon from his grandfather — a pastor who spent 35 years behind the pulpit in Kilgore, Texas — preaching a message that still hits hard today. 💥 Drawing from Luke 15, he unpacks three striking stories about lostness, love, and a God who never stops searching. 🐑 We're talking the lost she...

What happens when two friends hit the road to honor a life well-lived? A whole lot of honest conversation. 🛣️ In this episode, we sit down with youth pastor Micah Terry somewhere between Sheridan and Fort Ice for a wide-ranging talk that goes from alligators in the bathtub 🐊🛁 to anxiety in the TikTok generation 📱. We dig into why teenagers struggle with people pleasing and perfectionism, what t...

In this episode of Side by Side, we walk through the powerful story of Jesus and the woman at the well from John 4 and talk honestly about shame, sin, brokenness, and the deep thirst of the soul. Shame has a way of making people hide. It keeps people isolated, weighed down, and convinced they’ll never change. But Jesus steps right into the middle of that shame and offers something better: living w...

🎙️ Welcome to Side by Side! This week's episode features a powerful South Arkansas story about the life-changing power of forgiveness. 🏥 Discover the incredible true story of legendary surgeon Dr. John Henry Moore and a costly surgical mistake that could have ended his career. Instead, it became a beautiful testimony of grace when patient Andy Jameson chose forgiveness over litigation. 💔➡️💙 We...

🙏 New episode of Side by Side! Clark shares about heart transformation through Jesus - not just behavior modification, but a complete heart transplant from God. 💙 Plus South Arkansas history, truck life, & yerba mate tips ☕ Listen now! 🎙️ #Faith #Podcast #SouthArkansas #HeartChange

FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am | Or on APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE This podcast/show is provided by Immanuel Baptist Church. We'd love to have you come worship with us! Sundays at 11am. More info at ibceldorado.com/new. Questions or show ideas? Email clark@sidebyside.show. Thank y'all for riding with us!

FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am | Or on APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE This podcast/show is provided by Immanuel Baptist Church. We'd love to have you come worship with us! Sundays at 11am. More info at ibceldorado.com/new. Questions or show ideas? Email clark@sidebyside.show. Thank y'all for riding with us!

Join Clark and Chief Chad for the history of Spudnuts, the best vintage burger in El Do, and some insight into how we can help first responders in South Arkansas. FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am | Or on APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE This podcast/show is provided by Immanuel Baptist Church. We'd love to have you come worship with us! Sundays...

Clark and Les sit down with Hall of Fame Bass Fisherman Hank Parker to swap stories, talk about South AR Fishers of Men, and have a good ol' time. FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am | Or on APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE This podcast/show is provided by Immanuel Baptist Church. We'd love to have you come worship with us! Sundays at 11am. More i...

Ride with South Arkansas legend Bro. Tommy Kimball. 90+ years old and going strong... We talked about his record deer, favorite retro 870 restaurant, service during the Korean war, and how to get on track with God. Y’all come listen! FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am | Or on APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE This podcast/show is provided by Imman...

Join PD and Clark for a ride from Fordyce to El Dorado. Along the way, learn some stories like the exploding toilets of Fordyce, the Norphlet Crater, and how one person was used to change PD's life. FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am | Or on APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE This podcast/show is provided by Immanuel Baptist Church. We'd love to ha...

Join us as we drive through Union County and discuss the profound topic of grief. In this heartfelt episode, Aaryn and I share our personal encounters with loss, from childhood pets to close friends and family members. We delve into our experiences with grief, particularly the challenges we faced during 2020, and offer insights on how to process grief in healthy ways. If you're walking through los...

🎙️ Pull up a chair, y’all! This week on Side by Side, we’ve got 150 years of ministry experience packed into one room with Brother Alan Adair and Brother Mike Dawson. We’re talking senior adult revival, swapping stories, and sharing some straight-up Bible teaching. If you love good stories, real talk, and a little wisdom from folks who’ve been around the block, this one’s for you. #SouthArkansas #...

Side By Side — Episode 5: Bro. Larry Hudson of Parker’s Chapel First Baptist on the community garden, Liberty Baptist food pantry, why he gives Clark a hard time at lunch every week — and Kemper’s miracle behind the Flamingo Motel. FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am | Or on APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE This podcast/show is provided by Immanue...

FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am | Or on APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE This podcast/show is provided by Immanuel Baptist Church. We'd love to have you come worship with us! Sundays at 11am. More info at ibceldorado.com/new. Questions or show ideas? Email clark@sidebyside.show. Thank y'all for riding with us!

SPECIAL TWO-PART EPISODE It was 1996 at the little store in Village, AR. Steve "Big Boy" Davis lay on the floor as a robber put the business end of a pistol to his neck. Hatred started filling his heart that afternoon, and it didn't stop... not even when he helped put the stranger behind bars 🚔. But God... You won't believe the REST of the story. ------ Also, hear the amazing testimony of Dr. Ben...

Join us for Week 2 of Side by Side as we dive into the extraordinary life of Reyna Salome Miller Meyer, famously known as the Goat Lady of Smackover, Arkansas. This episode takes you through the unique and fascinating story of a Juilliard-trained musician who traveled with the Barnum and Bailey Circus and ultimately became a local legend in South Arkansas. Learn about her life, her love for goats,...

Ever heard of a two-headed calf that stopped a train? Neither had we—until now. In this kickoff episode, Clark spins a wild South Arkansas tale, mixes in porch-side wisdom, and drops a question that might just change how you see your own story. Curious? Press play and step into the mystery! FOR MORE EPISODES, VISIT SIDEBYSIDE.SHOW Be the first to listen! Tune in to BIG 96.1 FM on Sundays at 9:00am...

Get ready for a ride through the heart of South Arkansas! "Side by Side: South Arkansas Tales and Straight Up Bible Teaching" is your new go-to show for unforgettable local stories and powerful, practical wisdom from the Bible. Every Sunday at 9:00 AM on Big 96.1 FM, we’ll bring you the voices, legends, and life lessons that make our community shine. Missed the broadcast? No worries—catch every ep...

This week's sermon focuses on the power and significance of Jesus' blood in Christian faith. Pastor Clark discusses seven ways the blood of Jesus helps believers: bringing them from death to life, from emptiness to purpose, setting them free, conquering the devil, purifying conscience, placing them in the church, and making them right with God. The message emphasizes that the blood of Jesus never...

This week's sermon focuses on the topic of shame and its impact on our lives. Pasto Clark discusses how shame differs from healthy conviction, explaining that shame internalizes actions and makes them part of our identity. He uses Genesis 3 to illustrate how shame entered the world through sin and caused Adam and Eve to hide from God. The message emphasizes that the only true solution for shame is...