All in All

From the rural hills of Tennessee to central Chicago, not to mention "down range" when deployed, Dr. Preston Visser has saw patients as board-certified clinical psychologist in a true host of settings. An academic as well as a practitioner, Dr. Visser has also taught at Milligan University and produced a number of papers and presentations related to his work for over a decade in the US Army Reserve along with the VA. Friends for 20 years, enjoy the talk between James and Preston as they catch up.

A fear of critical reviews, slow coming inspiration, and just wondering how to start, are all potential roadblocks on the path towards producing your own creative writing which author and teacher April Asbury knows all to well. Having overcome such hurdles, however, April has happily taught others to do the same over 3 decades now through her university creative writing courses as well as regional literary workshops. Hear as April tells James about her favorite authors and latest publications.

The statement "overcoming the odds" takes on far richer meaning when looking at the life US Olympic fencer Keeth Smart. Not only did he compete in a sport a tiny fraction of Americans do, but he dominated in it, even taking an Olympic medal in 2008. This would be extraordinary for anyone, but especially a boy from Brooklyn, and one meant simply to "watch his sister compete." Most recently, though, Smart is winning at business and parenting as he discusses with his "fencing fan", James.

Practicing medicine is challenging enough, but to teach it along with examining ethics and spirituality with a sprinkling of theology on top, presents an even greater challenge, but one Dr. Collier has been eager to take on as well as encourage others to do too. As an-in demand conference speaker as well as busy mom, not to mention creative crocheter, Dr. Collier's conversation with James is one everyone from prospective medical students to inspiring better homemakers can enjoy

Art is subjective and ever-changing; however, celebrated artist Eric Fitzpatrick has skillfully managed to make his work appeal to countless people for more than 50 years now. What the likes of Grandma Moses did for American folk art or Paul Simon did to highlight the creative urban scene, Eric Fitzpatrick has done for Southwest Virginia, where he may rightly be called the Star City’s favorite living artist. Join James as he sits down with Eric at his studio to hear about (and see) his art.

To have a respectable career in law is noteworthy enough, however, to have one in law as well as healthcare compliance, and the fine arts, all of which are sprinkled with some awe inspiring world travel, is truly extraordinary. Listen in as James speaks with modern Renaissance lady, Andra Popa, as she shares about her work, the likes of which has drawn inspiration from everything from her physician father to far-flung polar regions, with tales to spark a wide variety of interests.

From the coal-mining hills of West Virginia to the halls of Princeton University, Prof. Robert George's personal story is equally as interesting as his unique take on politics (and teaching) which includes promoting the increasingly lost art of civil discourse, even on the most heated topics of debate. Hear Prof. George describe in detail his love of the political scene as much as the bluegrass one, along with some of his favorite old hymns in this season two kickoff.

Recently named as the "University Chaplain and Director of Interfaith Belonging" at Hollins University, Lindsey Moser recalls her educational journey and spiritual evolution to get there from being home schooled to working to complete her PhD in Medieval Literature as well as gaining life experience counseling as an active-duty USAF chaplain. Hear husband and wife, James and Lindsey in a candid conversation about their shared professional interests in this interesting season finale. 

New York Times Best-Selling novelist Charlie Lovett has uniquely managed to combine his love of rare old books and creative writing to produce everything from acclaimed children's plays to best selling works of fiction. James talks with Charlie about his lifelong research on Alice in Wonderland and their shared deeper interests in Lewis Carroll and his Christian faith which wonderfully relates to Charlie's newest publication, Lewis Carroll: Formed by Faith.

Having a successful career as a freelance writer is only one of Ashley Wilson Fellers' creative outlets which range from contemplative photography to mix media portraits with an Easter egg qr code. Ashley and James talk on how interdisciplinary pursuits have changed in their lifetime, the increasingly encouraged art scene in their hometown of Roanoke, not to mention Ashley's finding inspiration for her latest poetry project among some obscure Bible characters.