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Scott Byrd is the Youth Minister at Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, MS. He attended Mississippi State (sorry) and Moody Bible Institute for undergrad, and earned his MDIV from Reformed Theological Seminary. Scott has served in youth ministry for almost two decades in parachurch and local church settings. He and his wife, Grace Anne, have three amazing children.

Sam McManus is a devoted follower of Christ and happily married to Milena McManus. Before their marriage in 2024, he spent years single and enjoys mentoring young men pursuing godliness and contentment regardless of their life stage. He has written two books to equip young single guys: The Prayerful Pursuit: 75 Prayers for the Unmarried Man and Reclaiming Singleness, which was published last year. An Auburn University alumnus, Sam is currently working on his master's degree in Biblical Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves on the staff of Impact 360 Institute and lives in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

Michele McCay is a registered nurse of over 39 years. She’s blessed and honored to be serving folks all around the world in attaining health and wellness. She has a unique passion to share her health journey about prevention and optimal health after losing her mom to Alzheimer’s at age 62. Now she’s determined to get her message to the masses in hopes to inspire others in their journey back to health and prosperity by living out their God given purpose and passion. Contact links for Michele : https://www.facebook.com/share/1F4GxZkkkz/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemccay?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://mybizcard.store/partner.php?id=2372908

Give the gift of Encouragement this year! Living Out Loud’s 30 days of Encouragement with Alley & Amanda DEVOTIONAL is on Amazon. Click link below to grab your copies! JOIN US FOR 30 DAYS AS WE SHARE TRUTHS FROM GOD’S WORD, PERSONAL STORIES FROM OUR LIVES, AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFLECT AND JOURNAL AS YOU SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD.ENCOURAGEMENT. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNL42737?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_SRE37F0YNQ475JFRY2G4&language=en-US&fbclid=PAZnRzaAODEsdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf-VjppEmRrg_kl98xgRvhB3p6shnN6c7kH9SvZsjD_tg-vqSv4fFBMJAjSfA_aem_zJ2RgR9Icxls-kcTyDUOjA

Amanda Reed shares a little word of Encouragement on being Thankful! Give the gift of Encouragement this year! Living Out Loud’s 30 days of Encouragement with Alley & Amanda DEVOTIONAL is on Amazon. Click link below to grab your copies! JOIN US FOR 30 DAYS AS WE SHARE TRUTHS FROM GOD’S WORD, PERSONAL STORIES FROM OUR LIVES, AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFLECT AND JOURNAL AS YOU SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD.ENCOURAGEMENT. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNL42737?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_SRE37F0YNQ475JFRY2G4&language=en-US&fbclid=PAZnRzaAODEsdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf-VjppEmRrg_kl98xgRvhB3p6shnN6c7kH9SvZsjD_tg-vqSv4fFBMJAjSfA_aem_zJ2RgR9Icxls-kcTyDUOjA

Grab your airpods or headphones for better listening this month. We had some sound issues. Also, setting speed to 1.25 will get you through the podcast quicker. Bio: Rebecca Lewis is a devoted wife of 27 years and a proud mother of two adult sons. For over thirty years she has led worship, inspiring others through music and ministry. She has decades of experience in women’s and children’s ministry and is passionate about serving in the local church. In addition to her ministry work, Rebecca has enjoyed a diverse and rewarding professional career, including years in broadcast journalism, the pharmaceutical industry, public relations, etiquette coaching, personal mentoring and image consulting. Her ability to mentor others and communicate with grace has defined both her professional and ministry endeavors.Rebecca is passionate about writing, Bible study, and creating meaningful moments through hospitality and fellowship. Above all, she is committed to building a personal legacy of faith that spans generations.

Terre” Jasper loves Jesus and longs to walk in His Truth. Because of Jesus, she has been married 34 years to Kevin Jasper. She has one son, Noah and a daughter in law, Jessica. Terre' is on her 28th year of fulltime church ministry. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communications & Theater from the University of the Cumberlands and a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has served on staff at 7 churches in her career but has been on staff with Pinelake Church total of 13 years.

Kinsey Merrick is a senior at the University of Mississippi. She is majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology and Chemistry. Kinsey is originally from Benton, Arkansas and will be attending the University of Arkansas Medical School in the fall. She was fortunate to grow up in a Christian home and be pointed toward Jesus from a young age. However, as she has grown, the Lord has been so gracious in using His perfect ways to give her opportunities to build my own, personal relationship with Him. Since being in college, He has blown far past Kinsey’s expectations in the community He has provided in Oxford, especially in the ways She has been able to plant deep roots in Pine Lake church and Pine Lake College.

Tori Bolt is the dynamic co-founder and co-owner of Bolt Farm Treehouse, an award-winning luxury mountaintop retreat in Tennessee. Alongside her husband, Seth Bolt, Tori has transformed the concept of nature-immersive accommodations into a nationally acclaimed brand known for its inspiring environments and unforgettable experiences.With a strong background in branding and marketing, Tori has been instrumental in growing Bolt Farm Treehouse’s social media audience to over 600,000 loyal followers, securing PR placements in the top travel publications, and achieving 100% DTC sales, all which have propelled the brand to new heights.Before co-founding Bolt Farm Treehouse, Tori had a successful career in journalism, and worked at one of the top 10 news markets in the nation. Her experience in this field has provided her with a unique perspective and a diverse skill set that she leverages to drive the growth and success of Bolt Farm Treehouse.Social Media Links: https://www.boltfarmtreehouse.comhttps://www.instagram.com/boltfarmtreehouse?igsh=MXhqdTBrYWRqNXRiYQ==

Erin Mitchell-Crawford is a wife, mom, and grieving mother learning to live again after the unimaginable loss of her 9-year-old son, Hayes. Through heartbreak, she’s discovered a deeper intimacy with Jesus and a calling to help other mothers walk through the valley of grief with hope. Erin is the author of Held: 30 Days of Prayer Through Grief, a devotional born from the ashes of sorrow and the faith that’s carried her through. She’s passionate about music, gardening, and quiet moments with her family—and she’s learning each day how to grow, heal, and be held in the arms of the One who never lets go. Her heart beats to encourage other moms facing loss, reminding them that even in the deepest pain, they are not alone.