I hope you can join me as I talk with Bradi Sewell, the Executive Director of the Athens-McMinn Family YMCA. She informs us about the varied programs and services offered to the local community.

I know you will want to join me for a frank discussion of how our local Hope Center and Childrens' Advocacy Center provides such excellent resources and compassionate care for victims of sexual assault and violence. Kelley Weber May and Ruthie Wilson give detailed information on a very sensitive issue in our area.

I hope you will join me as I talk with Amy Sullins, a dedicated community activist. Her service as interim director of Athens Main Street has spurred new changes and led to exciting ideas for the future in our area.

I have as my guest this week, the Reverend Canon Joe Woodfin of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee who shares his thoughts about religion in general and how we approach our spiritual journeys.

I know you will want to join me as I talk with Nancy Contreras, a professional yoga instructor who has taught countless folks the art of yoga. The various forms and positions of this ancient discipline will keep us healthy well into our senior years.

Please join me as I welcome Ben Finch who will talk about his careers in the ministry and professional photography. He has traveled the world many times to provide outstanding photo shoots, as well as serving in many roles in his local church.

I take a look at interstate travel in the US. Join me as I give some interesting facts about our 70 year old highway system.

You will want to listen to our episode this week to hear Shady Hernandez, Program Director for Vive for a Dream, discuss what it means to be a refugee and how we can help make their lives more enriched in our country.

I am very excited to have as my guest, Dr. Trey Sullins, an Optometrist in a long standing practice started by his grandfather. He shares insights into taking care of our vision over a lifetime, and things we need to do to stay "eye healthy."

I know you folks will want to join me in welcoming Dr. Will Murray to the program as he shares his life and career as a member of the English department at Tennessee Wesleyan University.