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Classical CommonsLiberty Common's Festival of Ideas | Meg Salazar and Robert RobinsonArt Department Chair Meg Salazar and High School Principal Robert Robinson of Liberty Common Charter School join us to tell the story of Festival of Ideas—a decade-long experiment in classical community-building that has become one of the most vibrant regional events in the movement. They share how the festival began, how it has evolved, and why cultivating a culture of leisure, wonder, and cross-disciplinary learning matters for classical schools today.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How the Festival grew from in-house PD to a regional classical symposium📖 Why public, content-rich events strengthen school culture and pare...
2025-11-2632 min
More Than MedicineInterview with Jeannie Smith of the Coastline CPCSend a textA story of grief turning to grit can change how we think about life, law, and love. Dr. Robert Jackson sits down with Jeannie Smith—once a patient in a crisis pregnancy center, now the executive director of Coastline Women’s Center—to trace how one decision reshaped her future and why she now advocates for South Carolina’s SB 323. Jeannie opens up about the pain of an abortion in her past, the miraculous healing that followed, and the calling that led her to leave a medical career and start a center from scratch. Her mess...
2025-10-2524 minMore Than MedicineDWDP - Gen 5, 21 Judgment ComingSend a textWhat does it truly mean to walk with God? In this thought-provoking episode of Devotions with Dr. Papa, we uncover the profound spiritual legacy of ancient patriarchs like Methuselah and Noah, who stood apart as preachers of righteousness in a corrupt world.Dr. Robert Jackson takes us on a fascinating journey through Genesis 5, revealing how Methuselah—whose very name meant "judgment coming"—carried a prophetic message throughout his extraordinary 969-year life. Imagine bearing a name that constantly reminded people of impending divine judgment! For nearly a century, both Methuselah and his grandson Noah...
2025-10-0116 minMore Than MedicineMTM - Honoring Charlie KirkSend a textWhen tragedy strikes the Christian community, how should believers respond? Dr. Robert Jackson tackles this profound question through the lens of martyrdom, drawing powerful parallels between Stephen—the first Christian martyr—and Charlie Kirk, whose life was recently cut short.Drawing from Acts chapters 6-7, Dr. Jackson unpacks the striking similarities between these two men of faith separated by millennia. Both were filled with grace and spiritual power. Both faced fierce opposition with unflappable composure. Both spoke truth fearlessly, even when it cost them everything. Where Stephen's face shone "like an angel" befo...
2025-09-2722 minMore Than MedicineWhen Christian Leaders Fall: Navigating Faith After Moral FailuresSend a textThe recent passing of James Dobson sparked a broader conversation about fallen Christian leaders and how believers should respond when those we've trusted are revealed to have feet of clay. Dr. Robert Jackson and his daughter Hannah Miller tackle this sensitive topic with wisdom, vulnerability, and biblical insight.At the heart of their discussion lies a profound reminder: we all share in humanity's fallen nature. While some leaders' sins become public spectacles—typically involving sexual impropriety or financial misdeeds—every believer struggles with sinful tendencies that cause friction in their relationships. This real...
2025-09-2026 min
East Main: 101 - Inside Jackson, TN City GovernmentEast Main: 101 | Lesson 32 ft. Robert Johnson, Jackson Fire Department Training InstructorCity of Jackson, TN Fire Department Training Instructor Robert Johnson talks us through what it takes to make it through his class to become a JFD Firefighter.#JacksonTN #EastMain101Subscribe | Enable ALL push notificationsIf you enjoyed this lesson, please subscribe to one of our podcast channels: https://eastmain101.jacksontn.govWebsite: https://jacksontn.gov Communications & Engagement: https://www.jacksontn.gov/government/communicationsFacebook: https://facebook.com/thecityofjacksontn/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/cityofjacksontn/ X...
2025-09-1829 minMore Than MedicineDWDP Gen. 5 The Line of Promise, The Preachers of RighteousnessSend a textHave you ever skimmed past Genesis 5, seeing it as nothing more than a tedious list of ancient names and numbers? What if those seemingly dry verses contain profound wisdom for your family's spiritual journey?Dr. Robert Jackson ("Dr. Papa") uncovers the hidden treasures within this genealogy, revealing how the ten patriarchs from Adam to Noah lived extraordinarily long lives—averaging 912 years—and served as "preachers of righteousness" to preserve God's truth across generations. The fascinating connections he draws illuminate why Adam lived until Noah's father was 56 years old, creating an unbroken chain of f...
2025-09-1722 minMore Than MedicineDWDP - Gen 4, 23 -26 The Way of CainSend a textHave you ever wondered if your religious routine is just that—a routine? Dr. Robert Jackson opens his heart in this powerful episode, revealing his own journey from perfect church attendance to perfect stranger with God.Drawing from Genesis 4:23-26, Dr. Papa contrasts two spiritual paths: "the way of Cain" marked by pride, self-justification, and moral decline, and the lineage of Seth who "began to call upon the name of the Lord." With scholarly insight, he examines Lamech's boastful ballad—the first recorded song in history—which exemplifies the increasing wickedness that eventu...
2025-09-1017 minClassical CommonsClassical ed's Achilles heel | Robert PondiscioRobert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins us to discuss the rising demand for classical schools, the challenge of preparing teachers for this model, and why curriculum and cultural literacy remain central to student formation. In this episode, we discuss:📖 How Pondiscio’s path from Bronx classroom teacher to policy scholar shaped his views📖 Why cultural literacy matters for student opportunity📖 The “Achilles’ heel” of classical education: finding and forming teachers📖 How school choice and higher ed programs may shape the future of the movementLINKS:➡️ ED Hirsch, "Cultural Literacy": https://www.c...
2025-08-2744 minMore Than MedicineMTM - The Role of Repurposed Drugs in Treating CancerSend a text Dr. Robert Jackson tackles the controversial yet increasingly compelling topic of repurposed drugs in cancer treatment, sharing remarkable patient stories that challenge conventional medical thinking.Meet the bladder cancer patient given no hope by her oncologist who achieved complete remission through mistletoe injections. Learn about Joe Tippin, the sole survivor in a lung cancer study who credits mebendazole—an inexpensive anti-parasitic medication—for his recovery. Perhaps most striking is the case of a terminal gallbladder cancer patient told to "get his affairs in order" who showed no evidence of disease after taking iverm...
2025-08-2322 minMore Than MedicineDWDP: Gen 4; 9-10 Find a WaySend a textThe blood of innocents cries out from the ground. From Abel's murder to today's abortion crisis, God hears these voices even when we try to silence them.Dr. Robert "Papa" Jackson delivers a powerful devotional exploring Genesis 4:9-10, where God confronts Cain with the question "Where is your brother Abel?" This seemingly simple question unveils profound truths about accountability, moral responsibility, and our tendency to hide from our sins. Drawing from Psalm 139, Dr. Papa reminds us that nothing escapes God's all-seeing presence – a sobering reality for wrongdoers but a comforting assurance for th...
2025-08-1315 minMore Than MedicineAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Attacks Religious ExemptionsSend a textA monumental clash between religious liberty and medical authority erupted last week when the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended eliminating all religious exemptions for vaccines required for school attendance. Dr. Robert Jackson and his daughter Hannah Miller dive deep into why this recommendation represents a dangerous overreach that threatens fundamental constitutional rights.The conversation opens with a crucial revelation: the AAP holds absolutely no legal authority. Despite its official-sounding name, it's merely a private membership organization that receives substantial funding from pharmaceutical companies manufacturing vaccines. This glaring conflict of interest explains...
2025-08-0929 minMore Than MedicineDWDP : Gen 4, 6-8 Mastering SinSend a textWhat does your face reveal about your spiritual condition? Dr. Robert Jackson dives deep into Genesis 4:6-8, exploring God's profound warning to Cain that remains startlingly relevant for believers today: "Sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must master it."Drawing from personal anecdotes—including being mistaken for a pastor while dressed in hunting gear—Dr. Jackson demonstrates how our countenance inevitably reveals what's in our hearts. When filled with the Holy Spirit, Christians radiate a distinctive presence that others notice even without words. This "aroma of C...
2025-07-3018 minMore Than MedicineDWDP: Gen 4 - 6 Why are you Angry?Send a textWhy does God ask us about our anger? What does our countenance reveal about our hearts? These profound questions form the foundation of today's powerful devotion from Genesis 4:6-7.When the Holy One asks Cain, "Why are you angry?", all human justifications fall flat. We can explain away our anger to others—citing violated rights, hurt feelings, or personal offenses—but these explanations crumble before the Righteous Judge. Dr. Jackson guides us through Scripture's portrayal of God's righteous anger toward Israel's idolatry and sin, demonstrating how divine anger always flows from perfect holi...
2025-07-2314 minMore Than MedicineReview of Republican Spartanburg County Sheriff's Forum with Hannah MillerSend a textWhat makes a sheriff worthy of your vote? Dr. Robert Jackson and Hannah Miller from the Hannah Miller Show Podcast takes you inside the electrifying Republican Sheriff's Forum in Spartanburg County, where eight qualified candidates squared off amidst literal thunder and lightning. This wasn't just a political event—it was a revealing look at the men who might become the constitutional firewall between citizens and government overreach.We break down how each candidate handled the forum's four critical questions: department culture, community concerns, constitutional rights, and creative solutions to difficult problems. The mo...
2025-07-1926 minMore Than MedicineMTM - Life is Brief and UncertainSend a textDeath catches us all by surprise – even when we think we're prepared for it. In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Robert Jackson opens his heart to share personal encounters with life's brevity that have shaped his perspective on faith and preparedness.The journey begins with a teenage Dr. Jackson standing in a rural emergency room, watching his physician father battle unsuccessfully to save a crash victim's life. This foreshadows the devastating loss of his own father in a plane crash years later – the last memory being his dad kneeling in prayer over him...
2025-07-1214 minMore Than MedicineMTM- The Purge of The CDC Vaccine CommitteeSend a textThe healthcare establishment was rocked to its foundation when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in one decisive move. Dr. Robert Jackson and his daughter Hannah Miller explore this watershed moment and its profound implications for vaccine safety oversight in America.Kennedy's bold action directly confronts decades of pharmaceutical industry influence over vaccine approvals. The ACIP panel members—described as having "never met a vaccine they didn't love"—maintained deep financial ties to the very companies whose products they evaluated. This arrangement crea...
2025-06-2128 minMore Than MedicineDWDP: Gen 3 17 -19 The Curse and its CureSend a textThe mysteries of human suffering and toil find their origins in Genesis 3, where God pronounces judgment on Adam after the first sin. Dr. Robert Jackson, known affectionately as Dr. Papa, unravels this pivotal biblical moment with pastoral wisdom and practical insight.Dr. Papa begins by challenging a common misreading of Scripture—that men shouldn't listen to their wives. Rather than a prohibition against heeding female counsel, this passage warns against yielding to temptation regardless of its source. Our spouses are divine gifts who see our blind spots and speak truth when no on...
2025-06-1817 minMore Than MedicineDWDP Gen 3; 12-13 Blame Shifting vs Honest ConfessionSend a textHave you ever caught yourself making excuses instead of simply admitting when you're wrong? Dr. Robert Jackson unpacks this universal human tendency by examining Genesis 3:12-13, where we witness humanity's first blame-shifting moment.Drawing from his medical practice, Dr. Jackson shares revealing parallels between Adam and Eve's garden excuses and our modern-day justifications. Patients who fail to lose weight blame allergies and weather rather than admit non-compliance. Those who skip medication create elaborate stories instead of acknowledging their choices. As Dr. Jackson pointedly observes, "An excuse is the thin skin of a...
2025-05-2818 minMore Than MedicineDWDP: Gen. 3-10 The Shame of SinSend a textWhat happens when we stand exposed before a holy God? Adam's terrified response in Genesis 3:10 reveals a universal human condition - the shame and fear that comes from recognizing our spiritual nakedness.Drawing from his unique perspective as both physician and theologian, Dr. Robert Jackson masterfully weaves together biblical wisdom with fascinating medical case studies. Through three distinct patients - a woman with dementia who feels no shame in her nakedness, a man with OCD who cannot control his compulsive exposure, and a dancer whose conscience has been dulled by years of...
2025-05-1417 minMore Than MedicineDWDP: Gen 3-8 "Adam, Where Are You?"Send a textHave you ever found yourself hiding from God? That's exactly what we explore in this intimate devotional reflection on Genesis 3:8, where Adam and Eve hide among the garden trees after their disobedience.Dr. Robert Jackson (affectionately known as "Dr. Papa") takes us on a heartfelt journey through the garden of Eden, examining that pivotal moment when the sweet fellowship between Creator and created was fractured by sin. Through beautiful reflections on the hymn "I Come to the Garden Alone" and thoughtful biblical exposition, we discover how the voice of God—once a so...
2025-05-0716 minMore Than MedicineMTM - Interview with Dr. Bose RavenelSend a textWhat happens when a respected pediatrician with nearly five decades of experience begins to question everything he was taught about vaccines? Dr. Bose Ravenel joins Dr. Robert Jackson to share a professional journey that upends conventional wisdom about childhood immunizations.After practicing traditional pediatrics for 31 years and academic medicine for 11 more, Dr. Ravenel's final six years in integrative medicine opened his eyes to patterns he could no longer ignore. He describes treating numerous children with autism whose parents consistently reported regression following vaccination—including one remarkable case where a hospital neurologist explicitly at...
2025-05-0329 minMore Than MedicineDWDP: Gen; 3,7 Naked and AshamedSend a textFig leaves were humanity's first attempt at covering shame—and we've been crafting inadequate coverings ever since. Dr. Robert Jackson (lovingly known as "Dr. Papa") takes us deep into Genesis 3:7, where Adam and Eve's eyes were opened to evil and they immediately experienced the twin burdens of guilt and shame that continue to plague humanity today.The moment sin entered the garden, everything changed. Where once Adam and Eve walked in perfect transparency with God and each other, they now felt exposed, vulnerable, and desperate to hide. Their hasty solution—sewing fig leav...
2025-04-3014 minMore Than MedicineDigital Privacy in the Age of Surveillance..Is it Still Important?Send a textFeeling uneasy about who might be listening through your smartphone? You should be. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Robert Jackson sits down with tech security expert Sean Patrick Tarrio who reveals the shocking truth about our devices: they're listening even when turned off.Sean blows the lid off the digital surveillance ecosystem that's harvesting your personal data around the clock. "These companies are siphoning all of our information and selling it to the highest bidder on a regular basis," he explains, backing his claims with documented evidence of tech giants selling user...
2025-04-0528 minMore Than MedicineDWDP: Gen 2; 25 Why Cant We be Naked and Unashamed?Send a textWhat does it mean to be "naked and unashamed"? Dr. Robert Jackson takes us deep into Genesis 2:25, unpacking this deceptively simple verse to reveal profound truths about our human condition. Through personal stories about his son Thomas, who has Down Syndrome, Dr. Papa illustrates the difference between childlike innocence and the perfect sinlessness Adam and Eve experienced before the fall.The devotion traces humanity's journey from innocence to shame, exploring why we instinctively hide our wrongdoing from others and even attempt to hide from God Himself. With characteristic warmth and biblical insight...
2025-04-0214 minMore Than MedicineHate Crimes Legislation: Silencing Free Speech in South CarolinaSend a textWhat happens when good intentions pave the road to censorship? Researcher Diane Peterson joins Dr. Robert Jackson to expose the hidden dangers lurking within South Carolina's pending hate crime legislation—Senate Bill 247, the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act.From the outset, Peterson challenges assumptions about this seemingly noble bill. While named after a victim of the horrific 2015 Mother Emanuel Church shooting, Peterson reveals that federal hate crime laws already addressed that tragedy. So why the push for state legislation? The answer lies at the intersection of politics, globalism, and the gradual er...
2025-03-2927 minMore Than MedicineDWDP- Gen 2; 23-24 The Origin of MarriageSend a textThe sacred institution of marriage has weathered countless cultural storms throughout human history, yet its divine origins remain steadfast. Dr. Robert Jackson (Dr. Papa) takes us on a profound journey through Genesis 2:23-24, unveiling the moment Adam first beheld Eve—a creature finally suitable for him, made in God's image, with whom he could truly communicate and connect.Drawing from 43 years as a physician, Dr. Papa shares remarkable observations about the human cost of deviating from God's marriage design. "Divorce, adultery and fornication brings heartache, division, anger, unforgiveness, broken families, financial loss," he...
2025-03-2615 minMore Than MedicineWere There Any State or Federal Laws Violated During Covid Pandenic?Send a textWhen the COVID pandemic swept across America, Attorney Lauren Martel found herself on the front lines of a different kind of battle – one for constitutional rights and medical freedom. From securing a patient's right to try ivermectin to challenging mask mandates that led to citizens being escorted out of businesses by police, Martel's legal expertise became a shield for those caught in the crossfire of evolving pandemic policies."What we really saw during those years is a flip-flop, in that people thought policy was law," explains Martel, revealing how administrative dictates superseded co...
2025-03-2230 min