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The CallingWhere Is God When Disaster Strikes?This week, on a special edition of The Calling, host Denna Hornby is joined by a round table of pastors from the community to discuss the tornadoes that impacted Putnam County on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, and to ask the question of, "Where is God when disaster strikes?" Join Christian Smith from First Cumberland Presbyterian, Michael McLaughlin First Presbyterian Church in Cookeville, Andrew Smith on staff at Tennessee Tech University and from Blue Spring Presbyterian Church, Albert Willis from Algood United Methodist Church, and Lanita Monroe from Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church as they offer words of hope for...2020-03-2227 min

The CallingMeet Albert WillisAlbert Willis grew up in Tylertown, Mississippi where he helped deliver furniture for his parents' hardware and furniture store. As a very inquisitive child, he found himself getting in trouble on a fairly regular basis. Through these troubles, he learned forgiveness, and the power of confession from those he had offended through his trouble making. He slowly, but surely, began to work out his salvation by embracing his love of singing, which allowed him to travel the world with various Christian music groups. He joins Denna Hornby to share some of the moments that led him to follow the call...2020-03-1526 min

The CallingMeet Robert & Dana OwensPastor Robert Owens, Ph. D, and his wife First Lady Dana Owens began to feel the call to ministry while in college together, and eventually went from studying engineering and other fields of study to taking the steps together to go into ministry. Their journey following this calling would eventually lead them back to Cookeville where they founded Kainos Church in 2015. They join Denna Hornby to discuss their spiritual journey together, and how they tie it into their home and family life. Lite Rock 95.9 2020-03-0826 min

The CallingMeet Ken WallaceKen Wallace originally planned to become a sports writer when he attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia where he grew up. As he was trying to figure out where his faith was in life, he made an adult commitment to Christ at the end of his freshman year. Through this commitment he gradually began to feel the call to ministry, and would end up preaching his first sermon at the age of 21 after being asked to do so by his preacher at the time. He joins Denna Hornby to share the story of his calling, and how it has...2020-02-2326 min

The CallingMeet Reverend Nick TurnerReverend Nick Turner grew up riding horses in Holly Springs in Overton County. His time joining a youth group began as a way to hang out with friends and play volleyball, but would eventually lead to him finding God. He discovered that he was able to step in front of the crowd and lead in worship, especially when it came to teaching children the word of God. He joins Denna Hornby to share the story of his calling, and how it has led him to becoming pastor of Monterey First Assembly Of God. Lite Rock 95.9 2020-02-1626 min

The CallingMeet Ted & Emily SteppTed Stepp grew up in rural Eastern Kentucky before moving away - both to a new location, and away from the Lord due to being in a different environment, and succumbing to peer pressure at the time. It wasn't until the age of 18 that he finally understood his call to ministry, and made the decision to come back to the Lord with the love and support of his wife Emily. They join Denna Hornby to share their journey, and how its led them to work together in ministry where Ted is now pastor of Monterey Wesleyan Church. Lite Rock 95.9 2020-02-0225 min

The CallingMeet Reverend Louis DavisLouis Davis has spent the past several years of his life as a loving father of 7 daughters at home, and as associate pastor of Crossville First United Methodist Church. Unsure of where to go in life, he suddenly felt compelled to enter the ministry at the age of 15. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss his life both at home with his family, and with the family that he has through the church, as well as the new live journals that members of his church are taking part in. Lite Rock 95.9 2020-01-2626 min

The CallingMeet Reverend Christian SmithReverend Christian Smith grew up in Murfreesboro, one of five sons of a minister. He always had a good church background growing up, but never considered going into ministry until his teenage years. Around the age of 15, he asked God for a sign, and should one appear, he would devote himself to ministry. That Sunday, he was asked to preach a service for a Youth Sunday at his church at the time, and it was then that he surrendered himself to ministry. He would then become ordained for the first time at the age of 19, and eventually would begin to...2020-01-1926 min

The CallingMeet Reverend Krislyn DurhamGrowing up in Nashville, Reverend Krislyn Durham was the granddaughter of a preacher, and attended the same school that was her church. She originally would go on to attend Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville to pursue a degree in education with the intent to become a teacher, but she began to feel a call to ministry at the age of 19. All it took was one question of whether or not she had considered going into ministry for her to realize what her true calling in life was. She joins Denna Hornby to discuss her call to ministry which has led...2019-12-2925 min

The CallingMeet Reverend Lanita MonroeReverend Lanita Monroe grew up in Nashville, the youngest of three girls, to a pastor father and a Christian educating mother. Due to her father's career, church was like a second home to her, and if the doors were open, she and her family were there. At first, she never thought she would join the clergy because of how shy and scared she was, and due to the fact that she was more than happy working behind the scenes as a part time church secretary. But much like others before her, she felt and pursued the call to ministry with...2019-11-2426 min

The CallingMeet Dr. Jerry HuffmanDr. Jerry Huffman grew up in Kentucky, the son of a Baptist preacher. He came from a family of pastors and missionaries, and as a teenager, he didn't want to be like everyone else in his profession. During college, he began to feel a call to ministry, but it wasn't until he began receiving requests from other pastors, some he didn't know, who all said that God put it on them to ask him to come and preach for them that he truly felt his call to ministry. He joins Denna Hornby to share his experiences pastoring in Texas for 11...2019-11-1739 min

The CallingMeet Steven LeeSteven Lee grew up in Waverly, TN coming from a long line of ministers. His paternal grandparents were traveling evangelists for the Church of God of Prophecy, and his father eventually felt the call to ministry later in his life when Steven was just a baby. Ever since he was a young teenager, Steven always felt a fascination with reading the Bible and attending Sunday service - even keeping track of how many times he has had to miss Sunday service in his entire life. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss how a Sunday school teacher helped him fall in...2019-11-1026 min

The CallingMeet Mike WaldropMike Waldrop grew up in Georgia where he loved to play sports as a kid before growing up and joining the Air Force. He felt the call to go into ministry, and joined the Baptist Student Union in college, but his obligations and responsibilities with the Air Force took him on a different path in life. Years later, during times where he felt spiritual deprivation, he would attend a retreat where he felt the call to ministry once again. Join Denna Hornby as she learns more about one of the newest ministers in the Upper Cumberland area where he is...2019-11-0325 min

The CallingMeet Reverend Rick FrazierReverend Rick Frazier had a great childhood growing up in Nashville with a family that was very active and involved in church. Ever since he was a young boy, he could sense a call to ministry that persisted all the way through high school. He would go on to further his education, and end up graduating from Emmanuel Bible College in Nashville. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss how his calling has led him to now be pastor of both Lancaster United Methodist Church, and Brush Creek United Methodist Church. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-10-2726 min

The CallingMeet Reverend Michael McLaughlinKnoxville native and UT graduate Michael McLaughlin found work in Kentucky in the mental health field where he and his wife started attending First Presbyterian Church in Somerset, KY. What began as helping out with the youth Sunday school led to Michael becoming involved with more and more church activities - such as choir. In 2005, he would go on to attend Columbia Theological Seminar before being called to serve at several churches in Tennessee and Mississippi. Now, Reverend Michael McLaughlin serves as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Cookeville. He joins Denna Hornby this week to share the story...2019-10-1327 min

The CallingMeet Tim DunavantTim Dunavant went from having a church filled life growing up in a small town to living in Nashville where his family stopped going to church, and all things religious fell to the wayside. At the age of 17, he began experimenting with alcohol and drugs, which led to a trouble filled life in his 20s where he found himself in jail 30 times before redemption found him. He joins Denna Hornby to share his story about how he finally agreed to read the Bible in jail, and found out a lot about not only God, but about himself and who he...2019-10-0624 min

The CallingMeet John PurdueJohn Purdue grew up in the college town of Lexington, Kentucky where he could ride his bike right into the campus of the University of Kentucky, and most of his neighbors were professors. Inspired by his experiences at church camp growing up, God led him to eventually make the switch from a career in banking to following the call to ministry. He joins Denna Hornby to share his story, and how he made the move from Kentucky to becoming the Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church of McMinnville. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-09-2229 min

The CallingMeet Mark GawBorn and raised in Cookeville, Mark Gaw made the decision to not go into his family's real estate business due to a lack of passion. Leading music in church was where his passion lied, and he spent 11 years as an Associate Pastor in Music. With the word of God becoming his passion over leading music, those 11 years helped prepare him for his true calling - to be a preacher. He joins Denna Hornby to share his life's journey in faith that has led him to become the Senior Pastor of Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Cookeville since 1999. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-09-1530 min

The CallingMeet Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson is the son of a preacher who, despite being inspired by his father's storytelling and preaching abilities growing up, remained adamant that he would not follow in his father's footsteps and go into ministry. One day he realized that the ministry was his calling, and would go on to earn degrees in bible and New Testament from Lipscomb University and Freed-Hardeman University, respectively. He joins Denna Hornby to talk about his loving family, and to share the story of his calling which has led him to be Minister of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ in Cookeville. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-09-0826 min

The CallingMeet Stephen MorrisonStephen Morrison grew up in the Midwest inspired by the authenticity of his parents' faith regardless of any negative experiences they may have gone through while attending church during his youth. Considered a bit of a black sheep for his love to converse and ask questions about faith during a time when skepticism was less accepted, he drifted away from the church during his teen years. Despite this, Stephen always knew that God would be directing him to the pulpit as a 4th generation member of the Church of Nazarene, and a 3rd generation pastor. He joins Denna Hornby to...2019-08-2526 min

The CallingMeet Verna SeagerRaised by her great grandparents in Greene County, Tennessee, Verna Seager was separated from her twin brothers for 39 years after her grandparents, who raised her brothers, passed away and the brothers were adopted. Verna was eventually reunited with her brothers thanks to the Salvation Army's missing persons department. During this time, she became more and more involved in the church, and felt a calling to pastor and to shepherd and be there for those around her through faith. She joins Denna Hornby to talk about her journey which has led her to become pastor of Church of God of Prophecy...2019-08-1824 min

The CallingMeet Father Brad BatesFather Brad Bates had a rough childhood growing up in Georgia that led him to serve in the Navy. Having not been brought up in the church, he felt that he had an on and off relationship with God before finding salvation at the age of 22 after serving, and realizing his calling to be in ministry. He joins Denna Hornby to tell his story of how he stopped running from his calling, and what led him to being one of the newest pastors in town as a priest at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Cookeville. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-08-0424 min

The CallingMeet Sommer WorleySommer Worley grew up as an only child in Lebanon, raised by a busy, hard working single mother, with help from her father and step-mother. After finding herself making some bad choices in college, and falling away from God while trying to live and make choices as her own person, Sommer found a mentor in one of her professors who was a retired Methodist minister. She joins Denna Hornby to share her journey on finding theology and becoming involved in the United Methodist Church where she is now pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in McMinnville. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-07-2119 min

The CallingMeet Monica MowdyMonica Mowdy grew up in Oklahoma watching storms and tornadoes, and marveling in how God is able to create such wonder and majesty through nature. After her rowdy teenage years, Monica originally tried going into early childhood education before taking a step back to work with childcare centers and families. After a long road of career changes, Monica ended up in Tennessee where she is now Pastor of Carthage United Methodist Church. She joins Denna Hornby to detail how her career choices working with children and families led her to find her calling in ministry. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-07-1423 min

The CallingMeet Laurie RaulstonLaurie Raulston grew up on her family farm where she learned to appreciate the hard work that goes into everyday life before going off to MTSU where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Business. After holding jobs in various fields, and experiencing difficult events in her life, Laurie made the sudden switch from working with finances and loans to becoming a pastor. She joins Denna Hornby to share the events in her life that led her to becoming a pastor for Normandy United Methodist Church in Normandy, TN. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-07-0725 min

The CallingMeet Marcy MilliganMarcy Milligan grew up with a strong female role model in her mother, who took care of both Marcy's grandfather, and Marcy herself as a single parent. Now, inspired by her mother, Marcy gives back to her community as a guidance counselor for the Putnam County School System. She joins Denna Hornby to share stories of her growing up, and the work that she does not only with the kids in Putnam County, but for them to help prepare them for the future. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-06-3022 min

The CallingMeet Pioneers With BabiesTim and Ashley Smith are the Pioneers With Babies. After a bad storm in 2015 left the family homeless, they decided to look into the homesteading lifestyle, and built a home for themselves off grid in the mountains. They join Denna Hornby to discuss their homesteading journey, raising a growing family of young children, and the importance and vulnerability of nature around us. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-06-2120 min

The CallingMeet Mustard Seed RanchTammy Depperschmidt and Pastor Albert Willis are both members of Mustard Seed Ranch, a community-sponsored, interdenominational Christian ministry focused on providing support to children in need and placing them into loving homes. They join Denna Hornby to discuss where their shared passion for helping children comes from, as well as sharing stories of growing up. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-04-2626 min

The CallingMeet Lyndon HackerttLyndon Hackertt spent two years growing up in the Amish community, but his family moved away to start their own community. Now having embraced a more modern lifestyle with technology, Lyndon has become a student at Tennessee Tech where his passion and studies lie in chemistry. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss the change in lifestyles, as well as what he hopes to accomplish through his studies to help others. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-04-1224 min

The CallingMeet Dr. Larry ReedDr. Larry Reed has spent his life serving the Upper Cumberland as a physician at Physicians' Associates in Crossville. Now retired, Dr. Reed was inspired and encouraged by his mother, a nurse, to pursue a career and education in medicine, and worked while attending morning summer classes at Tennesee Tech to acheive his goals. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss how he was motivated to go into the medical field. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-03-2926 min

The CallingMeet Jack RayJack Ray has spent his life experiencing and serving the communities of Monterey and the Upper Cumberland. As Chairman of the Board at the Putnam County Bank, he uses his faith to provide the best possible service to those who come into the bank no matter the reason. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss his life, and what led him to serve the area for this long. Lite Rock 95.9 2019-01-0419 min

The CallingMeet Philip JamiesonPhilip Jamieson has spent his life traveling, studying, and helping various churches and organizations along the way. Now he serves as the President of the United Methodist Foundation for the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss what led him to this position, and how his family's hardships growing up strengthened his beliefs. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-12-2123 min

The CallingMeet The Phillips FamilyKeith and Tammy Phillips have spent their lives helping others work through the process of grief after losing a loved one. As owners of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, they use faith to comfort and assist grieving friends and family in times of need. They join Denna Hornby to discuss what led them to the call of hosting funerals for others. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-12-0722 min

The CallingMeet Shelton CampbellShelton Campbell has spent most of his life with instruments in hand, and songs of praise in his heart. His upbringing around music and worship would inspire him to follow in his family's footsteps, and earn him the title of Music Director at TRINITYalgood. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss what led him to discover the call of leading others in songs of faith. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-11-2319 min

The CallingMeet Louis DavisLouis Davis has spent the past several years of his life as a loving father at home and as associate pastor of Crossville First United Methodist Church. Unsure of where to go in life, he suddenly felt compelled to enter the ministry at the age of 15. He joins Denna Hornby to discuss his life both at home with his family, and with the family that he has through the church. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-11-0919 min

The CallingMeet Kathy MattsonKathy Mattson has spent most of her career as an educator. Working with young students and also with adults and older students. She is in charge of the Mother’s Day Out program at Collegeside Church of Christ in Cookeville. She joins Denna Hornby to talk about discovering and answering her call to a different kind of youth ministry. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-10-2618 min

The CallingMeet Frances EldridgeFrances Eldridge has spent most of her life serving in various denominations. Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, the church names varied but the music and praise never did. She talks with Denna Hornby about going into music, her family and her calling to a different kind of ministering to others. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-10-1218 min

The CallingMeet Diantha McLeodDiantha McLeod preaches at Burton's Chapel in Algood, Kynett in Sparta and Wright's Chapel United Methodist in Cookeville. She serves as pastor for the three churches that make up the Cookeville Parish of the Caney Fork River District. She talks with Denna Hornby about growing up in a time of civil unrest. They talk about her call to the ministry and beginning a nonprofit to help women further their education. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-09-2823 min

The CallingMeet Rachel MosesChoosing a path in law and choosing to use her knowledge to defend those who were in need. Rachel Moses talks with Denna Hornby about following her calling to share her faith as a lawyer with legal aid, starting groups to help children with a need. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-09-1422 min

The CallingMeet Lindsay HollowayExecutive Director of This is Living Ministries Lindsay Holloway shares her testimony and the calling that was laid on her after overcoming addiction. She discusses her ministry, her husbands role in it and their ties to the community with host Pastor Denna Hornby. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-08-3119 min

The CallingMeet The Risher FamilyToday on The Calling, meet the Risher family. Appointed to the Church of the Nazarene in Monterey, Reverend Adam Risher moved there with his family. He talks with Denna Hornby about not really finding his faith or his calling until his 20's. He discusses his ministry, his family, and their ties to the community and family around Monterey. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-08-1719 min

The CallingMeet The Shock FamilyToday on The Calling, meet the Shock family. Addison Shock serves as the Pastor at the TTU Wesley Foundation along with his wife Logan Shock who serves as the Director of Ministries at the Foundation. After following their paths into education the two were lead to each and into a youth ministry. They talk with host Denna Hornby about how they came to find their calling. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-08-0324 min

The CallingMeet Dr. James BatsonAfter beginning a career in medicine Dr James Batson found his path leading into a specialty he din't plan on. Dr Batson talks with host Denna Hornby about his journey through medical school into practice. The journey of his family and faith and answering the call to help children through his medical practice. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-07-2021 min

The CallingMeet Monica WalkerMonica Walker serves as the Program Director for the B.E.S.T. program which is affiliated with the Heart of The Cumberland. She talks with host Denna Hornby about the work they do counseling those that are dealing with loss or divorce. They discuss her role and what lead her to be a part of this unique ministry. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-07-0625 min

The CallingMeet the Owens FamilyPastor Rob Owens and his wife Dana talk with Denna Hornby about blending their faith and their family in today's podcast. They discuss how their ministry includes and goes everywhere their family does, especially in their daily lives. Lite Rock 95.9 2018-06-0826 min