Kingdom Talk with Macy King

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Your child spends thousands of hours in school—but do you know who makes the policies, approves the budget, helps determine curriculum, and sets the direction behind those classroom doors?

In this episode of Kingdom Talk, I sit down with Dr. Scott Langford and Tammy Hayes for an important conversation about how our schools actually work—and what parents need to know.

We talk about the role of the Sumner County School Board, how curriculum and policy decisions are made, where school funding comes from, school safety and SROs, technology in our schools, and what parents can do when they have a question or concern.

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple:

Parents don’t have to wait until there’s a crisis to become informed.

Know who represents you. Ask questions. Read the agenda. Attend a meeting. Support what is good—and respectfully speak up when something needs attention.

📖 “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” — Esther 4:14

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Then come back and join the conversation:

💬 What is ONE thing you wish more parents understood about how decisions are made in our schools?

Leave your thoughts in the comments. I want Kingdom Talk to be a place where our community can listen, learn, ask questions, and engage respectfully.

Faith leads us. Family grounds us. Freedom calls us. Truth guides us.

— Macy KingKingdom TalkSeeing Sumner County through a Kingdom lens.

Faith. Family. Freedom. Truth.

Welcome to Episode 3 of Kingdom Talk with Macy King.

In this episode, I sit down with Lori Atchley, Administrator of Elections for Sumner County, for a conversation about the election process and what voters need to know before casting their ballots.

We break down how elections work at the local level, the role of the Election Commission, voter registration, election security, and why being an informed voter matters.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How elections are administered in Sumner County• The role of the Administrator of Elections• How voter registration works• What happens before, during, and after Election Day• Election security and the integrity of the voting process• Where voters can find reliable election information• Why local elections matter• The responsibility we have to become informed before we vote

Being engaged in our community begins with understanding how it works.

Kingdom Talk is about Faith. Family. Freedom. Truth.

Seeing Sumner County through a Kingdom lens.

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What is one thing about the election process you wish more voters understood?

Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

If you found this conversation helpful, please like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone in our community.

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Will you answer the call?

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What role should faith play in the public square?

Welcome to Episode 2 of Kingdom Talk with Macy King.

In this episode, I sit down with General Cavin for a meaningful conversation about faith, leadership, service, and civic responsibility.

We talk about what it looks like to live out your faith beyond the walls of the church, how our beliefs shape the way we lead and serve, and why courage, integrity, and discernment matter in public life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Faith and leadership• Serving with integrity• Living out your beliefs in public life• The responsibility we have to our communities• Courage in leadership• Wisdom and discernment in a changing culture

Kingdom Talk is about Faith. Family. Freedom. Truth.

Seeing Sumner County through a Kingdom lens.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

How does your faith influence the way you lead, serve, or engage in your community?

Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

If this conversation encourages you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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In the very first episode of Kingdom Talk with Macy King, I share the personal moment that caused me to start paying closer attention to what was happening in my community—and ultimately helped inspire this podcast.

As parents, families, and citizens, the environments around us shape what we see, hear, and accept as normal. That includes our schools, our culture, our communities, and the decisions being made by local leaders.

In this episode, we talk about why local government matters, why informed citizens matter, and why paying attention to what is happening close to home is so important.

📖 Scripture:Romans 12:2 reminds us:

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

We don’t have to know everything about government to begin paying attention. We can listen. We can learn. We can ask questions. And we can become better informed about the community we call home.

In this episode:

• The personal story behind Kingdom Talk• Why local government affects our everyday lives• The importance of knowing what our children are being exposed to• Why informed citizens strengthen their communities• The role of faith, discernment, and wisdom in civic engagement• Simple ways to start learning about your local government

Your Listener Challenge

This week, take one step.

Find out who represents you locally. Learn the name of one elected official, look at an upcoming public meeting, or spend a few minutes learning how your county government works.

You don’t have to become an expert overnight.

Just start paying attention.

What we protect today shapes tomorrow.

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If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who cares about the future of our community.

And I’d love to hear from you:

What was the moment that made you start paying closer attention to what was happening in your community?

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