These days there are a lot of people talking, but few really have anything to say. Aaron Stone is one of the few. A passionate and unapologetic follower of Christ, he fronts the band My Epic, and uses his platform and influence to fight for honesty, integrity, and clarity in a world full of plastic facades.

Aaron unafraid to get real in this fascinating interview that took place in May of 2019, just before the band stopped in S.C. to play a show. For more info about My Epic, please visit www.myepicrock.com where you will find tour dates, links to social media, merch, and more. Tune in to Radio Free anytime 24/7 to hear great songs by My Epic and others in our carefully curated, regularly updated music playlist at www.radiofree.cc

Come out and be a part of this community-wide worship event! Everyone is invited to Grace Baptist Church (2400 W. Third Loop Rd.) on Friday, May 3rd, as musicians from many local churches gather together to sing, praise, and fellowship with one another. For more info visit www.ihopeflorence.com/praise

We had a visit from our new friend Glenda Skipper in March of 2019. Glenda shared her passion to make a dent in the scourge of human trafficking by helping to prevent issues before they even start. She founded the non-profit "One Child At A Time" and has partnered with the Florence Sheriff's Department to take preemptive action through educational speaking engagements here in our community.

If you'd like to book Glenda to come speak at your church, school, or civic organization, please reach out - you can find her at www.onechildatatime.co (843)513-3689 and you can contact the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force to ANONYMOUSLY report suspected human trafficking by calling 1-866-347-2423

To get help right away: call 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733

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We caught up with comedian Akintunde Warnock in March of 2019 just before his set at the Love FORWARD event on 3/22 here in Florence. Listen in as we discuss Ak's upbringing, his start in comedy, and how a good laugh can help bring down racial barriers. For more info please visit www.akintunde.net and for more interviews and the best and most diverse music playlist, please check out www.radiofree.cc

D's Sweet Bunches is a flower delivery service in Florence, S.C., owned and operated by Danielle Rutt, with a simple mission: make people happy with flowers. Listen as we discuss balancing motherhood with a small business, faith and work, and the sheer joy of giving. You can find out more @dssweetbunches on Instagram, and check out www.radiofree.cc for more great interviews and the best music playlist!

The Florence Family YMCA is an important part of the fabric of Florence, S.C., and Brian New has been involved for over 30 years. Listen in as we talk about the history and legacy of the YMCA organization, the changes and growth of the Florence location, and plans for the future. For more information please visit www.florenceymca.org or on Facebook @florenceymca. And find more interviews and the best music playlist at www.radiofree.cc, or tune in on 92.5 FM here in Florence!

Joy McKnight stopped by the studio to tell us the story behind, and mission of, a very important organization called Foster Care Clothing Closet. For more info about Foster Care Clothing Closet please visit them on Facebook @FosterClosetSC or call them at (843)858-9915. The email address for FCCC is [email protected]. For more interviews and the best and most diverse music playlist, check out Radio Free on www.radiofree.cc

Rivers & Robots frontman Jonathan Ogden was kind enough to call in from the UK to talk to us about his vision for how faith and art can come together to make a lasting impact on our world. Learn more about his band at www.riversandrobots.com and dig into Set Sail at www.timetosetsail.com - for more great interviews and the best and most diverse music playlist tune into 92.5 FM here in Florence, and at www.radiofree.cc worldwide!

We stumbled across the work of Paul Slemmer and were entranced by his approach to visual art... a unique mix of light, motion, and sound. Turns out Paul is also a musician in his church's worship band, he's a Biola alum, and he was willing to call in and share some of his experiences. Check out his work at www.paulslemmer.com - and for more great interviews and the best and most diverse music playlist, check out Radio Free online at www.radiofree.cc

Another great local-to-Florence interview! Rob VanNess, Head of School at The King's Academy, stopped by our studio to talk about his educational philosophy, his journey to Florence, and how The King's Academy is shaping young minds AND hearts. For more info about TKA, please visit www.tkaflorence.com or check them out on Facebook @tkaflorence. For more interviews, and the best and most diverse Christian music playlist, listen to Radio Free at 92.5 FM in Florence, or on any device at www.radiofree.cc