Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives

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Marsha Herndon and her husband, Charlie, join Kerry to discuss an unimaginable recovery from what was supposed to be a terminal condition. Marsha and Charlie tell their story and talk about their journey to where they are today. Instead of seeing Marsha's diagnosis as the end, they doubled down on their faith in God, trusting in divine revelation, which led them to a game-changing supplemental treatment for her. The pair also discusses the importance of perspective, viewing hardship as something to overcome rather than something to submit to.

Preacher Dale Jenkins joins the show to discuss his extraordinary career in ministry. From preaching at a predominantly black church to picking up a hidden talent of hypnotism, he shares some of his favorite stories as a servant of faith. Dale also talks about how he serves the Church beyond the pulpit through his formal education in conflict resolution, the blog he founded with his brother, and the lectures he provides to assist other ministers with public speaking. 

Grammy-nominated songwriter Tony Arata sits down with Kerry and Lisa for another Music Legends Series special. The soulful storyteller breaks down the story and history behind his Garth Brooks hit, "The Dance," which won ACM Song of the Year in 1991. Tony also shares his thoughts on co-writing, the art behind crafting the perfect song, and his secondary passion for baseball.

Clean comedian Marcus Saputo jokes with Kerry about his career making people laugh. Marcus breaks down the art (and balance) of working the crowd, how he sources his best bits, and the secret to making it all work on stage. He also shares the benefits of clean comedy and the niche he's built for himself. Marcus will host a clean comedy special at the Franklin Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available now on the Franklin Theatre website. 

Casey Dykes joins the show to discuss his role as a hitting coach for one of the nation's most prolific MLB franchises: The New York Yankees. Casey walks through a day in his life mid-season, as well as some of the tactics he uses for coaching some of the best athletes in the sport. Casey also discusses the balance between team and family and how he purposefully makes an effort to switch from coach to father when watching his sons play everything from football to baseball.

Kate Rybina, originally from Moscow, planted roots in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 2023 with her husband and kids. She talks about the American culture that welcomed her and how the transition inspired and motivated her to begin writing a book. As a woman juggling two daughters while pursuing her passions of marketing, coaching, and community building, Kate walks Kerry through her self-published book, "Slowrun," which focuses on working moms experiencing burnout. Kate talks about how to recognize signs of burnout, the three main causes of burnout, and how to overcome them. Kate's book is available for purchase on Amazon. 

Two-time Emmy award-winner and Grammy nominee Steve Ivey joins Kerry and Lisa for the seventh episode of the Music Legends Series. This multi-instrumentalist talks about his early years before he found himself playing, writing, and recording with some of country music's biggest stars. Steve delves into his latest project, "The American Revolution: Unsung Heroes," a music project that tells the stories of largely unknown patriots through creative songwriting. He also talks about the Tennessee Alliance for Kids and the role he and his wife play in providing resources for Middle Tennessee's foster community. To learn more about Steve Ivey, visit steveivey.com. You can listen to Steve's latest passion project on YouTube, Amazon, Spotify, or Apple Music. To see how TAK impacts local communities or to get involved, visit tnallianceforkids.org.

At the age of 11, Bobby Tomberlin interviewed music legends like Johnny Cash for his local radio station in Alabama. Years later, Bobby wrote "One More Day" and became a music legend himself. Since his rise to songwriting fame, Bobby racked up CMA, ACM, and Grammy nominations while writing hits for Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, and many more of country music's top artists. Bobby shares the stories behind his songs, his time as an actor, and the many opportunities he's had as a Curb Word Music songwriter for 30 years. To learn more about Bobby (or check out his brand new memoir), you can visit his website at bobbytomberlinmusic.com.

Author, marketing strategist, and radio personality Mark Whitlock joins the show to recount his journey across the media landscape. From journalism and broadcast radio to working at a marketing agency, Mark shares what ties them all together: storytelling. Mark discusses his time working with the likes of Steve Harvey, what it takes to produce a successful show on the airwaves, and the powerful impact radio and podcasting can have on the world.

Singer-songwriter, country music trailblazer, and now movie star Michael Martin Murphey joins the Music Legends Series to talk about everything from country to pop and the stories behind some of the songs he's recorded throughout his storied career. He also celebrates the 50th anniversary of his hit song, "Wildfire," which has been adapted into a film titled Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse. The film is now available to purchase or rent on digital platforms. To learn more about Murphey and his music, visit michaelmartinmurphey.com.