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Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center staff Gordon Lester and Sherry Coffey join the show to highlight Family Resource and Youth Services Center Week in Kentucky. They discuss their mission to remove barriers so students are ready to learn, the wide range of support they provide to families, and the vital role community support and programs like Kevin’s Kids play in helping local children succeed.

Russell County vs Clinton County from Tuesday, February 10th.

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Education and Outreach Specialist Marsha Hart joins Jeff Hoover to share a preview of the hatchery’s 2026 events and programs. Learn about upcoming opportunities including a mushroom grow bag workshop, Fly Fishing 101, Earth Day activities, kids’ fishing programs, and the annual Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby. Hart also explains how the public can visit the hatchery year-round to see the trout life cycle and stay updated through the hatchery’s website and Facebook page.

Jeff Hoover talks with Danielle Wilson of Lake Cumberland Tourism about upcoming travel and boat shows in Indianapolis and Chicago, where the team will promote Russell County as a year-round destination. They discuss attracting new visitors, the power of generational vacation stories, growing website traffic, and a new incentive program designed to encourage hotel development and boost local tourism.

Russell County vs Cumberland County from Monday, February 9th.

Have you ever received someone else's mail by mistake? It's like opening a letter meant for your neighbor and trying to apply the instructions to your own life. Context matters. Just like in Scripture.

2 Chronicles 7:14 is often misquoted, used as a rallying cry for nations. But this covenant promise was made to Israel, not America. The covenant with Israel has been fulfilled in Jesus Christ, extending to all believers. We are in the deepest covenant with God through Christ's sacrifice.

As believers, we are called to live holy lives, seek God, and share the gospel. While personal salvation is guaranteed, the Bible does not promise the political, cultural, or economic salvation of nations. Our focus should be on Christ crucified and conquered.

So today in the podcast, let talk about filtering everything through the lens of Christ. Live out a biblical worldview and share the promise of salvation with others. Call upon His name, do as He asks, and be saved. Let's embrace the covenant we have in Christ and invite others to do the same. 

Russell County vs Monroe County from Friday, February 6th.

Jeff Hoover welcomes Ronnie Whittle and Daryl Robertson to talk all things Rook in Russell County. They share stories from decades of playing, how local Rook tournaments bring people together, and how these games continue to support churches, youth groups, and neighbors in need. The conversation highlights upcoming tournaments, including this weekend’s event at the Russell Springs Masonic Lodge, and why Rook remains about more than cards. It’s about fellowship, tradition, and community.

Jeff Hoover talks with Scott Boreing, head wrestling coach at Russell County High School, about the first year of the school’s new wrestling program. They discuss the team’s early success, growing participation from youth through high school, the rise of girls wrestling, and what’s ahead as the program continues to build momentum across Russell County.

Jeff Hoover talks with Jamie McQueary about Re-Entry and Employment Services, a Team Kentucky program that started in Russell County and now serves 90 counties statewide. Jamie explains how the program helps local individuals overcome barriers to employment by connecting them with jobs, training, education, and essential resources, while also partnering with local businesses looking for workers. The conversation highlights monthly orientation classes at the Russell County Public Library and the program’s mission to support both job seekers and employers across the region.