Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives

Adam and Catherine Terry join Kerry to talk about the life-altering accident that affected their son's life, the stress it put on their family dynamic, and the people who offered help through their time of need. The pair discuss how God blessed them with miracles when they needed them most and their son's progress in his healing journey.

From being featured in a televised baking competition and her recent collegiate volleyball offer to her cystic fibrosis diagnosis and the loss of her mother, Tori Church joins Kerry Stiles to discuss the ups and downs of her young life. But despite her rollercoaster of highs and lows, Tori emphasizes the one thing that remains constant in her life: her faith.

Jabari Greer returns to Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives to discuss living with emotional intention. He focuses on how his personal story impacts how he can relate to others emotionally and how his emotional intelligence has grown throughout his life. Jabari also talks about self-awareness and the importance of knowing when to detach and refocus one's emotions.

Join Kerry as he embarks on a new series about intentional living. For this series, Kerry will talk with professionals about their expertise in a specific area of life. In this episode, Meredith Portwood discusses late-life transitions and common misunderstandings surrounding hospice care. She emphasizes aging is natural; it's not something to be ashamed of, but rather something to embrace and plan for. 

Former Lipscomb President Dr. Randy Lowry joins the show to discuss his career as a lawyer and educator. The founder of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University, Randy speaks on the spiritual worldview that drove his passion for conflict settlement and the benefits of reconciliation in political, professional, and educational spaces.

Featured on Dateline, Fox News, and 20/20 for solving the cold case of her college roommate's murder, Sheila Wysocki joins Kerry on Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives to discuss the driving force behind her occupation as a private investigator. Sheila also talks about PI training, the challenges of working a case, and her podcast, "Without Warning," which has garnered over 14,000,000 downloads. To learn more about Sheila's investigatory work or podcast, visit sheilawysocki.com.

Wife, mother, and writer, Sara Walker, passed away after battling cancer in 2012. Still, her parents tell the story of her well-lived life in this episode of Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives. Jody and Carol Pigg talk about their daughter's upbringing, her posthumous book, and the inspiration she left with many of her close friends and family. Sara's legacy lives on through the Sara Walker Foundation, which aims to assist African hospitals and orphanages and provide scholarship funds to students in Nashville. To learn more about the Sara Walker Foundation, visit sarawalkerfoundation.org.

From the Mets to the Braves, pitcher R.A. Dickey's knuckleball was a force to be reckoned with around the MLB. Now retired from professional baseball, Dickey joins Kerry to discuss his career in and out of the league, superstition, and the many talented players he's faced from the mound. Most importantly, he talks about his career-changing condition and how he adjusted his focus to become one of the rarest specialists in the majors. 

Kerry converses with entrepreneur Brent High about the many hats he wears including father and husband. As an owner of three businesses, Brent talks about the importance of failing small, being present in relationships, and taking advantage of and utilizing one’s strengths. He also introduces the challenges of managing priorities and provides tips for success in life and business.

Former Williamson County Sheriff, Dusty Rhoades, joins Kerry to discuss his tenure as a deputy and sheriff in Williamson County. Dusty shares the toughest parts of the job and what makes the ideal deputy. Now retired, Dusty looks back at what made him become an officer in the first place and the most rewarding aspects of his storied career.