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Embodied HolinessEp 86 Drawing Closer to Jesus Through Your Senses with Whitney SimpsonSend us a textDo you have trouble connecting with God? What if the opportunity to connect with God were as close as your next breath? Susan sits down with author, podcaster, spiritual director and campus minister, Whitney Simpson, to talk about how we can practice a more embodied spirituality that will draw us closer to Jesus. ABOUT WHITNEY - Whitney's writing encompasses her passion for embodied spirituality and spiritual formation. A soul-care practitioner, she helps others reach their fullest human potential as they explore the gift of God's peace. Whitney is the author is H...2025-06-0340 minEmbodied HolinessEp. 85 Holding Space: How to Talk About Pain with Others with Nicole ZasowskiSend us a textSusan and Alex are joined by co-host Josh Burris and special guest Nicole Zasowski for a heartfelt conversation around the question: "How does God call us to talk with others about pain?" Together, they explore what it looks like to hold space for one another, speak truth with compassion, and reflect God's love in our hardest conversations.NICOLE ZASOWSKI is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of What If It's Wonderful, From Lost to Found and her new Bible Study Daring Joy. She is also the c...2025-05-271h 03Embodied HolinessEp. 84 More Than a Dress - The Heart Behind Cinderella's ClosetSend us a textErin Peterson, founder of Cinderella's Closet, joins Susan and Lindsey to talk about her calling to help young women know their worth. From giving dresses for prom, providing scholarships for college, to hosting body positivity seminars, God is using Erin and the ministry of Cinderella's closet to help turn dresses into dreams. Find out more, learn how to donate or get involved at the Cinderella's Closet website.Cinderella’s Closet NKY began n 2006 as a ministry of a local church and in 2024 became an individual non-profit organization. It’s an ef...2025-05-201h 07Embodied HolinessEp. 83 Why Pleasing You Is Killing Me with Dr. Beverly SmallwoodSend us a textAre you a people pleaser? Do you sometimes confuse being a peacemaker with being a peacekeeper? Is your sense of worth wrapped up in what others might be thinking about you? In this episode, Susan and Alex sit down with Dr. Beverly Smallwood to talk about the roots and ripple effects of people pleasing. Whether this is your struggle or not, the insight and wisdom shared here offer something meaningful for everyone. Thanks for listening!ABOUT DR. SMALLWOOD: Dr. Bev Smallwood is a licensed psychologist who, for the past 40-plus years...2025-05-1355 min
Probable CausationEpisode 115: Steve Mello on the long-term financial consequences of small finesSteve Mello talks the long-term financial impacts of small criminal justice fines.
“Fines and Financial Wellbeing” by Steven Mello.
OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:
"Report on the economic well-being of U.S. households in 2017" by Jeff Larrimore, Alex Durante, Kimberly Kreiss, Christina Park, and Claudia Sahm.
"Criminalizing poverty: The consequences of court fees in a randomized experiment" by Devah Pager, Rebecca Goldstein, Helen Ho, and Bruce Western.
"The Government Revenue, Recidivism, and Financial Health Effects of Criminal Fines and Fees" by Tyler Giles.
"The Impact of Criminal Fina...2025-05-0637 minEmbodied HolinessEp. 82 Follow the Healer - Biblical and Theological Foundations for Understanding Healing with Dr. Stephen SeamandsSend us a textWhy is my loved one not healed? Should I pray for healing? How do I pray for healing? If you've ever asked these questions or similar ones, this episode is for you. Dr. Stephen Seamands wisely helps us understand the nature of healing and how we can broaden our understanding of Christ's healing work in our lives. Access Dr. Seamands latest book, Follow the Healer, and the study HERE.ABOUT: Dr. Stephen Seamands currently serves as Professor Emeritus at Asbury Theological Seminary, having retired in May 2018 fromhis p...2025-05-061h 15Embodied HolinessEp. 81 Did God Really Create the World in Seven Days?Send us a textWe're back with another great question! Rev. Andy Stoddard joins Susan and Alex to explore, "Did God really create the world in seven days?" ABOUT ANDY: Andy Stoddard is the Lead Pastor at St. Matthew's UMC in Madison, MS. He has served churches across Mississippi. Andy is a 1998 graduate of Mississippi College and a 2003 graduate of Memphis Theological Seminary. He is married to Holly and together they have two children, Sarah (a junior at Southern Miss) and Thomas (a senior at Germantown High School in Madison). Andy enjoys watching his kids perf...2025-04-2958 minEmbodied HolinessEp. 80 How Did God Never Have a Beginning?Send us a textRev. Dr. Raigan Miskelly, senior pastor at Galloway UMC in Jackson, MS, joins Alex and Susan to answer the questions, "How did God never have a beginning? Was God made?"ABOUT RAIGAN: Rev. Dr. Raigan Miskelly is an Ordained United Methodist Elder in the Mississippi Conference. Dr. Miskelly holds a Master of Divinity degree from Pacific School of Religion and a Doctor of Ministry from Duke Divinity School. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on Nonprofit Management. She is a certified coach, teacher, and speaker w...2025-04-2248 minEmbodied HolinessEp. 79 What Happens When Judgment Day Comes?Send us a textWill Rambo, senior pastor at the Orchard in Tupelo, MS, joins Susan and Alex to explore this thought-provoking question from one of the children of Parkway Heights UMC: What happens when judgment day comes? About Will: Will Rambo is the Senior Pastor of The Orchard Tupelo where he has been on staff for 21 years. His passions include: the local church, teaching, training, equipping, and spiritual formation. For recreation, Will enjoys reading, disc golf, Mississippi State athletics, all things food (particularly key lime pie), and, most importantly, his family. Will and his w...2025-04-1549 minEmbodied HolinessEp 78 Did God Die When Jesus Died on the Cross?Send us a textWelcome back to Season 6 of the Embodied Holiness Podcast! Susan and Alex welcome their good friend, Rev. Cliff Burris, for a thoughtful exploration sparked by a question from one of the children at Parkway Heights UMC: "Did God die when Jesus died on the cross?" Listen in as they delve deep into understanding the nature of God, explore the significance of the cross, and discuss why being brave enough to ask big questions can transform how we understand faith.ABOUT CLIFF: Rev. Cliff Burris attended Asbury Theological seminary and has served...2025-04-0845 min
WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody: March 17, 2025 - Adam Doleac and Tracy Byrd & Alex MillerOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Adam Doleac and Tracy Byrd & Alex Miller!
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30:11 - Interview with Tracy Byrd & Alex Miller
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“No Money Bail, No Problems? Trade-offs in a Pretrial Automatic Release Program” by Alex Albright.
OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:
“Tripping through Hoops: The Effect of Violating Compulsory Government Procedures” by Natalia Emanuel and Helen Ho.
“The Effects of Pretrial Detention on Conviction, Future Crime, and Employment: Evidence from Randomly Assigned Judges” by Will Dobbie, Jacob Goldin, and Crystal S. Yang.
“Distortion of Justice: How the Inability to Pay Bail Affects Case Outcomes” by Megan T. Stevenson.
“The Uni...2025-01-1452 minEmbodied HolinessEp 77 The Power of Perspective - Herod, Shepherds, Inn Keeper, Simeon and AnnaSend us a textIn a cultural season that rages against the spiritual disciplines of peace and focus, we must remind ourselves that time with God is the most accessible and powerful tool for gaining a perspective greater than our own. May we all realize the Lord's coming to us in a new and powerful way this Advent season. Let us be people who are quick to see each other's perspectives as a means of seeing more of God's. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on F...2024-12-1722 minEmbodied HolinessEp 76 Mary - Receiving Christ & Becoming a TabernacleSend us a textFor the Christian, the season of Advent marks the beginning of a new year. We begin this new year by waiting with anticipation for the coming of our Savior. As we wait it's easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the culture. This series is here to help you not get caught up. To help you stay focused on the presence of God at work among us. May you experience the Lord's presence this Advent. And may you awaken to others as you awaken to God.Thanks for listening...2024-12-1009 minEmbodied HolinessEp 75 How Can I Believe in God When There's No Proof He Exists? with Rev. Keith KeetonSend us a textChildren often ask remarkably profound questions -- questions that resonate far beyond their years. In this episode, we explore a thought-provoking question submitted by one of the children at Parkway Heights UMC: "How can I believe in God when there's no proof he exists?" Joining Alex and Susan is Rev. Keith Keeton, lead pastor of PHUMC. Together, they'll dive into this timeless question and offer insights for seekers of all ages. KEITH KEETON began his role as lead pastor of Parkway Heights in June 2022. Keith has served in ministry for over 20 y...2024-12-031h 01Embodied HolinessEp. 74 Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World with Randy Pope and Al ErismanSend us a textWestern culture is increasingly polarized, and Christians often feel they are “under siege” by the dominant secular culture. Compounding the problem is that Christians cannot agree among themselves on how to respond to an increasingly “post-Christian " culture. Susan and Alex talk with authors Randy Pope and Al Erisman about how we can engage the culture we live in as disciples of Jesus. Grab a copy of Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World here. RANDY POPE has practiced law for 45 years in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Since...2024-11-261h 05Probable CausationEpisode 110: Aurélie Ouss on misaligned incentives in the criminal justice systemAurélie Ouss talks about how changing who pays for incarceration affects sentencing decisions.
“Misaligned incentives and the scale of incarceration in the United States” by Aurélie Ouss.
OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:
The Collapse of American Criminal Justice by William J. Stuntz.
"The rise in the disability rolls and the decline in unemployment" by David H. Autor and Mark G. Duggan.
"Incentives to provide local public goods: fiscal federalism, Russian style" by Ekaterina Zhuravskaya.
"Political Economy at Any Speed: What Determines Traffic Citations?" by Michael D. Mak...2024-11-1946 minEmbodied HolinessEp 73 Surviving the Holidays Without You with Rev. Julie CollinsSend us a textHolidays can be hard after we've suffered the loss of a loved one. However, there are ways to approach special seasons without being overwhelmed. Rev. Julie Collins talks with Susan and Alex about how we can enter the "most wonderful time of the year" with a plan, healthy expectations, and the readiness to give yourself and others grace when it's still hard. Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.Get your copy of Surviving the Holidays Without You by Gary Roe here.Thanks for listening to the Embodied...2024-11-1950 minEmbodied HolinessEp 72 Still Standing with Dwight OwensSend us a textMeet Dwight Owens. Dwight shares his journey from life as an able-bodied young man chasing his dreams to having his world turned upside down by the thoughtless act of a 71-year-old drunk driver. With no visible signs of life, having coded twice, the doctors called his death. But Dwight survived against all odds. Although there were many physical and emotional setbacks, Dwight Owens is alive and well today, embodying what it means to live life with joy and hope. “After spending almost a full year of my life in the hospital fig...2024-11-1257 minEmbodied HolinessEp 71 An Apprenticeship with Grief with Abbye West PatesSend us a textSinger-songwriter Abbye West Pates talks with Susan and Alex about her experiences over the past year following the sudden passing of her husband, Jeff, in August 2023. She reflects on what she has learned about grief and the healing process during this time. Abbye also shares some of her original songs and poetry.Follow Abbye on Instagram @awpmusicAbbye's website: www.abbyewestpates.comThanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can...2024-11-0548 minEmbodied HolinessEp. 70 An ALS Journey with Benson and Karol St. LouisSend us a textWhen Benson St. Louis, a strong and active father and husband, began experiencing unusual physical symptoms in 2022, he and his wife, Karol, embarked on a year-long journey of testing and doctor visits. After ruling out various possibilities, they received a heartbreaking diagnosis: Benson had Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In this episode, Benson and Karol discuss how they have adjusted to life after the diagnosis and share how their faith has helped them face one of life's most difficult challenges with grace, love, and humor.Mentioned in the Episode:Watch...2024-10-2951 min