Crossroads with Jenny Bushkell

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” 1 Cor 16:13. In these trying times we need to remember that our freedom comes with a high cost. Rev. Dr. Pat Polis Vietnam Veteran joins Jenny to talk about their mission: "REMEMBER the fallen..HONOR those who serve..TEACH our children the value of freedom." He shares surviving COVID19 and about the importance of how your Vote lines up with the Word of God! www.wreathsacrossamerica.org It's a "Holy spirit-filled" afternoon!

Jenny’s guest today is Ellie Kittrell, Founder & Executive Director of The Muse Knoxville talking about relationships and what Codependency is.  With transparency and humor they share how Codependency has caused havoc in their own lives. Our compulsions to fix, control, rescue and achieve perfectionism get in the way of abundant living.  Are you tired of feeling like you are on a roller coaster of ups & downs? With Biblical truths and tools, you can begin to break-free from compulsions. There is a better way to live!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Jenny’s guest is Singer Nakia Scott sharing her story as a survivor of domestic violence. After almost losing her life at the hands of her husband, Nakia is an advocate and spokesperson for the voiceless. Nakia shares the signs of a toxic relationship and dealing with shame, guilt & fear. Hear this riveting story from an Overcomer through God’s truth and redeeming love!

Author, Speaker, Professor, Military widow and Pastor’s wife Kris Rystrom Emmert returns to the radio show with her powerful message of enduring unspeakable tragedy and discovering unshakeable hope. The tragic accident took her Navy husband’s life and left her a young widow with two small children. She’s sharing her story and honoring Gold Star Families. Her book “Providing Promise” is in it’s second edition.

Over the past months COVID 19 has brought many changes. As a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, or anyone who works with children you may have struggled to find words of comfort when you see a child hurting. Jenny interviews Joy Gaertner about equipping adults to communicate effectively with children and teens about processing loss, change and grief.

Jenny interviews On-Air Personality & Producer, Dave Clabo of JOY620 WRJZ about his radio career and stories along the way! He’s keeping the faith while meeting challenges of life, including having children with health issues!

Last year there were over 9,000 children in foster care in Tennessee, and in need of permanent homes. Harmony Family Center has been serving children and families across Tennessee for more than two decades, providing the most comprehensive pre & post adoptive services in the country. Nicole Coning, Chief Operating Officer with Leigh Garrett, Board of Directors, discusses the training and therapeutic services available. We hear several stories of how lives have been changed! https://www.harmonyfamilycenter.org

Karen Pershing, Executive Director of the Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) joins Jenny to talk about how God has given her a heart for drug & alcohol addiction prevention & recovery and helping the families who love those struggling with addiction! God can take the things that have affected us in the past and use them to his glory! Hear about #TheGateway.

Dr. Pat Polis, UMC retired Minister, Author & Speaker shares how to fight feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Your children and school, your job, COVID19, rioting, the election, family - Whew! ...we have lots to tell you about God & His love for you! Scripture has a lot to say about getting through these trials and finding Peace!

"The King (Jesus) will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matt 25.

How do we show the hands & feet of Jesus to a world that is hurting, much less the homeless? 

Jenny interviews Care Cuts of Knoxville founder Martha Baker and volunteer Clydene Elkins about restoring dignity to the homeless - providing free haircuts, providing meals, job resources and more! Hear how God moves in hearts to change the world - one person at a time! - Just like Jesus!