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In this episode, we sit down with longtime friend and community pillar Jim Jackson to explore a lifetime of quiet leadership and faithful service in Paragould.
Jim grew up in his family’s downtown business, Jackson Shoes, where his parents modeled a deep commitment to listening, helping, and giving back. That legacy continues in Jim’s work today through two powerful ministries making a real difference in our city and beyond.
First, we talk about The Witt House, a unique food ministry through FUMC that serves up to 150 families each week. Unlike traditional pantries, The Witt House offers guests the dignity of choosing their own food from a menu, with a mobile pantry extending that care into neighborhoods with limited access.
We also dive into Jim’s volunteer leadership with Kairos Prison Ministry, a program dedicated to building supportive, hope-filled communities inside the prison system. Through weekend retreats, weekly small groups, and ongoing reunions, Kairos dramatically reduces recidivism and offers inmates a consistent message of dignity and respect—summed up in their motto: “Listen, listen. Love, love.”
Jim shares stories from both ministries, insights from years of serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and even a few behind-the-scenes details (including thousands of homemade cookies sent into Arkansas prisons!).
This conversation is full of history, humanity, and hope—reminding us of the quiet work that makes Paragould a better place for all of us.
Tune in, be inspired, and meet one of the people who makes our town what it is.
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In this episode, we sit down with longtime friend and community pillar Jim Jackson to explore a lifetime of quiet leadership and faithful service in Paragould.
Jim grew up in his family’s downtown business, Jackson Shoes, where his parents modeled a deep commitment to listening, helping, and giving back. That legacy continues in Jim’s work today through two powerful ministries making a real difference in our city and beyond.
First, we talk about The Witt House, a unique food ministry through FUMC that serves up to 150 families each week. Unlike traditional pantries, The Witt House offers guests the dignity of choosing their own food from a menu, with a mobile pantry extending that care into neighborhoods with limited access.
We also dive into Jim’s volunteer leadership with Kairos Prison Ministry, a program dedicated to building supportive, hope-filled communities inside the prison system. Through weekend retreats, weekly small groups, and ongoing reunions, Kairos dramatically reduces recidivism and offers inmates a consistent message of dignity and respect—summed up in their motto: “Listen, listen. Love, love.”
Jim shares stories from both ministries, insights from years of serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and even a few behind-the-scenes details (including thousands of homemade cookies sent into Arkansas prisons!).
This conversation is full of history, humanity, and hope—reminding us of the quiet work that makes Paragould a better place for all of us.
Tune in, be inspired, and meet one of the people who makes our town what it is.

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