Actress Roma Downey joins host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. The conversation centers around Roma’s new book, “Box of Butterflies: Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us”. Roma talks about life and growing up in Ireland, her special friendship with Della Reese; who co-stared with Roma on the hit TV series “Touched by An Angel”, and her marriage to television and film producer Mark Burnett. This program originally aired March 13, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 in Memphis, TN.

Rick Carr, Area Director of Best Buddies International joins host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. Best Buddies International is a nonprofit creating opportunities and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This program originally aired live March 8, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 in Memphis, TN.

Director Jon Erwin talks about the Erwin Brothers newest film, “I CAN ONLY IMAGINE” with host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. Jon and Byron did this interview in Nashville, TN at the 2018 NRB Convention while sitting at a table on a bridge in the Delta Atrium of the Opryland Hotel surrounded by waterfalls, tropical plants, and flowers. The movie, “I CAN ONLY IMAGINE” is based on Mercy Me’s lead singers’ Bart Millard, relationship with his father and stars J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Trace Adkins, Priscilla Shirer, with Cloris Leachman and Dennis Quaid. It opens March 16, 2018 in theaters across the U.S.

Leah Vance Simpson author of “Nurturing My Nest” joins host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. Her book is based on a twenty year compilation of homeschooling her and husband Tim's five children. Leah is a second generation homeschool mom who was raised by missionary parents on foreign soil. Her husband Tim is chief meteorologist for the local CBS affiliate in town and is well engaged in their children’s home education. This program originally aired March 6, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN.

Dr. Bartholomew Orr and Muriel Taylor discuss the Contending for the Faith Expository Preaching & Teaching Conference April 27 - April 28, 2018 at Brown Missionary Baptist Church where Dr. Orr is senior pastor. This conference features president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Steve Gaines, president of the National Baptist Convention, Dr. Jerry Young, and Acts of the Word founder, Marquis Laughlin, as well as various breakout sessions. This program originally aired March 1, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM with host Byron Tyler.

Hear the incredible history and renovation of the Collins Chapel Hospital with Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr. on this episode of Mid-South View Point. Bishop Williamson pastor’s the Historic First Episcopal District CME Church in Memphis, TN. The Collins Chapel Hospital was established in 1910 to provide healthcare to the African American Community, who at the time were denied access to the all-white hospitals. This program originally aired February 28, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM with host Byron Tyler.

Dr. Shane Stanford, Senior Pastor and Dr. Maxie Dunnam, Minister-at-Large of Christ Church Memphis joins host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. The conversation centers around the “Still A Man Panel” designed to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This panel of influential figures in the city will help reflect back about issues that brought Dr. King to Memphis and ways to move forward with racial reconciliation. This program originally aired live February 22, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN.

Star Parker, Founder and President of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) joins host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. Prior to Star Parker's involvement in public policy, she lived seven years in the grip of government dependency. Her experiences on welfare led to her to play an active role in the passing of federal welfare reform in 1996. From welfare mother to businesswoman, syndicated columnist, and author, Star Parker exemplifies hard work, aspiration, and individual responsibility. This program originally aired February 21, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN.

Internationally acclaimed comedian and magician Stephen Bargatze joins host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. Stephen’s comedy and magic will be headlining this year’s Outdoor Expo & Wild Game Dinner at Germantown Baptist Church. Ron McSwain, Kevin Anderton, and Tom Sampson from the church are also on the show giving the event details, including serving 6,000 grilled and wrapped in bacon “duck d'oeuvres”. Along with info on the expo Stephen candidly shares his traumatic childhood from an abusive mom, alcoholic dad, and vicious attack by a dog that left him with a speech impediment. This program originally aired February 20, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN.

Rachel Himebook & Lani Meis of Independent Presbyterian Church’s ballet program joins host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. Also on the show is Grace Parishn the Omega Road Manager of Ballet Magnificat. An evening is planned to bring this world class ballet to Memphis for a special engagement of “The Scarlet Cord”. Information about the ballet, benefits of ballet for children, and summer training intensives at Ballet Magnificat are all part of the conversation. This program originally aired February 14, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN.