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The Jackson Howell Podcast
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The Jackson Howell Podcast is a channel dedicated to sharing interviews, information, and insights that inspires people to draw upon the powers of faith through Christ in their personal endeavors. Our goal is to help bring hope and inspiration to your life as we all strive to be the best versions of ourselves for The Lord, our families, our communities, and our country. May God bless you in your journey.
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How Bad Do You Want It?
2w ago01:14:09Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Phones often prevent conversations from ever getting started and sometimes can end a conversation because of it's distraction. "Tales is a great way to get conversations started at any gathering. We start this interview with a couple of "Tales" questions: what’s the best way to grow old, and what actually makes you feel most alive? Benji Harris doesn’t hesitate. The gym is his happy place, and where he really feels alive pumping iron. From there, we trace how a small-town kid who grew up hunting and fishing built a serious strength training lifestyle and eventually stepped onto the bodybuilding stage.Benji walks us through the unglamorous mechanics of bodybuilding competition prep: sticking to a plan, learning from losses, and choosing the right division. He explains the difference between men’s physique and classic physique, why conditioning can beat added scale weight, and what judges look for when they talk about symmetry, flow, and muscularity. He also shares the day-to-day reality of a 14-week prep, including repeatable meal prep, a high protein diet built around basics like chicken and rice, and the discipline to say no when it matters.Then the story gets intense: qualifying for nationals, walking backstage in Pittsburgh with nearly a thousand competitors, and earning a pro card in 2019. We talk pro shows, the truth about sponsorships, and why supplements are never “magic.” Benji also gets honest about health tradeoffs in competitive bodybuilding and why longevity, family, and a new grandson helped him decide to step back. We close with how he built Infinite Fitness into a 24/7 gym that’s welcoming for beginners and serious lifters alike. If you like this kind of straight talk on bodybuilding, classic physique, and sustainable fitness, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What part of Benji's discipline do you want to try for yourself?Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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What If Hard Work Is The Solution? Missionary Life Outside Of The States
4w ago01:36:34Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Cherry Coke. Pop Tarts. A six-hour bus ride across Uruguay. Those details sound small until you hear what they represent: the moment a returning missionary realizes he is not the same person who left. We’re joined by Dallin Hester, fresh home from the Uruguay Montevideo West mission, and we walk through the homecoming journey, the love waiting at the airport, and the strange shock of re-entering American life after two years of simpler routines. From there, we get into the real work. Dallin breaks down what Uruguay mission life actually feels like, from milanesa dinners and member meals to days when you’re clapping doors and nobody wants the message. He opens up about learning Spanish when you feel behind everyone else, why the language rarely “clicks” all at once, and how obedience and tiny wins stack into confidence. We also talk about two very different mission presidents, mate culture, and why a slower pace of life can change how you see time, people, and priorities. The heart of the conversation is spiritual growth that lasts past the badge. We dig into building a personal testimony of Jesus Christ, learning to pray and listen, and redefining success when the numbers are quiet. Dallin shares what surprised him most about coming home, why he chose to delete social media, and how he wants to keep serving without the title. If you’re preparing for a mission or supporting someone who is, you’ll get practical guidance like reading Preach My Gospel and nurturing the seeds you plant. Subscribe for more real faith conversations, share this with someone getting ready to serve, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. What part of coming home do you think would be the hardest for you?Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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From A Health Scare To A Passion In Photography
Jul 101:25:30Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Wayne Morgan’s camera work doesn’t come from chasing trends. It comes from a moment when his heart literally stopped, doctors put in a pacemaker, and life got re-routed. That downtime turned into 25 years of learning how to see, how to wait for the fog to lift, and how to bring the Satilla River to people who may never stand on its banks at sunrise. We talk about his Satilla Solitude photography books, what goes into printing and selling local work, and why the Satilla’s blackwater beauty still beats many of the places he’s traveled across the United States, Canada, and Iceland.We also get into the parts of the landscape people avoid talking about: river trash, environmental damage, and a kids-focused conservation book that shows both the “pretty” and the “ugly,” including an endorsement from Jimmy Carter. Then the conversation shifts to history and mystery with the lost town of Zirkle, a vanished sawmill community with its own currency, rumors about what happened to the town, and an ongoing documentary effort that’s still searching for a cemetery no one can quite locate.Finally, Wayne shares what it felt like to document the Brantley County wildfires, photographing burned homes and the people standing in the ashes, while also capturing community support and the moment firefighters met local school kids and received letters. Along the way, we dig into practical nature photography tips like fog chasing, reflection shots, lens choices, and slow shutter speed techniques, all grounded in a simple message: practice until you can make the camera do what you see. If you like stories about Georgia photography, the Satilla River, the Okefenokee Swamp, and documentary work that preserves real places, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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Finding Purpose Through Military Service
Jun 1702:08:04Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Fear of failure sounds harmless until it starts running your life. Sitting down with Jason Knowlton, an active duty Army combat medic, we get honest about what people are really afraid of when they avoid trying, and how learning to fail can become a turning point instead of a label. Jason’s story moves from early childhood trauma and adoption to mentors, scouting, faith, and the long road of becoming comfortable with growth that doesn’t look perfect.We also dig into repentance and accountability in a way that feels practical, not performative. We talk about how shame distorts identity, why making things right quickly restores peace, and how parenting changes when you stop pretending you’re flawless. Jason shares how he approaches mistakes with his kids, what he wishes he’d learned earlier, and why comparison quietly steals joy and courage.Then the conversation shifts into the reality of military service: the responsibility a medic carries, the training culture that shapes standards, and what the public often misses about care for families after a loss. Jason also opens up about military mental health and PTSD, including a season of depression, nightmares, hypervigilance, and the moment he knew he needed real help. We walk through intensive therapy and the stellate ganglion block, sometimes called a neurosympathetic reset, plus a thoughtful look at emerging trauma treatments like ketamine and ayahuasca in controlled settings. We close with Ether 12:27, “thorns,” and why weakness can be the very thing that keeps us close to God.If you want a story-driven conversation about resilience, faith, military life, PTSD recovery, and choosing growth over fear, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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Disarming The Word "Mormon In The Bible Belt
Jun 901:42:20Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! The word “Mormon” can end a conversation before it even starts, especially in the Bible Belt where labels often come loaded. We sit down with Frank Sikes (our Baptist friend) alongside Kenny O'bara and Joey Cornette to talk plainly about what people mean when they say “Mormon,” why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pushed back on the nickname in recent years, and how identity language can either build a bridge or throw up a wall. If you’ve ever wondered whether Latter-day Saints see themselves as Christian, or why the name matters so much, you’ll get a clear answer from local Latter-Day Saints living in the south.From there we go deeper than vocabulary. We talk about the difference between sincere questions and “gotcha” debates, how to stay calm when someone attacks your faith, and why judging by “fruits” (love, service, sacrifice, integrity) is a better test than rumor. We also unpack why the LDS Church can look “too organized” to outsiders, how ministering and priesthood blessings work in real life, and why that structure often shows up as practical care when someone is struggling.We also tackle a common flashpoint: Galatians 1:8. We discuss context, what Paul is correcting, what “another gospel” means, and why ongoing revelation is part of the New Testament world Paul lived in. And we spend time on missionaries: not as online debate objects, but as young people making a serious sacrifice for Jesus Christ and learning life skills through constant rejection and service.If you enjoy thoughtful interfaith dialogue, Christian unity conversations, and real-world discussions about LDS beliefs and misconceptions, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s your experience with the term “Mormon,” and has it ever changed how you saw someone’s faith?Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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How A Mission Turned Doubt Into Conviction
May 3101:12:07Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! The hardest part of a mission isn’t always the heat, the long days, or the doors that never open. Sometimes it’s the quiet moment in an airport when you realize you’re about to leave a life that changed you, and you’re scared of slipping back into the old version of yourself. Spencer Hutcheson just returned from serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tucson, Arizona, and he joins me while the experience is still fresh, honest, and emotionally real. We talk through the chaos of getting home, the reunion with family, and the line that has stayed with me ever since: “I don’t want to go back to my nets.” From there, we get into what that means for returned missionaries and for anyone trying to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ when life gets busy. Spencer opens up about starting his mission without a strong personal testimony, leaning on his parents’ faith at first, and why he chose to serve anyway because he needed to know for himself. We also hit the practical side: work and school after a mission, job shadowing, resisting comparison, and building simple routines that keep spiritual momentum alive like early mornings, scriptures before the phone, prayer morning and night, service, and consistent temple worship. Spencer shares an MTC night he wanted to quit, the prayer that changed everything, and why going “all in” is what brings the deep feeling of accomplishment at the end. If you feel nervous about serving, coming home, or helping someone you love who’s struggling, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify with your biggest takeaway.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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How To Achieve Fitness Success...Effort Times Consistency = Results
May 2400:59:15Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! You can tell a lot about someone’s philosophy on fitness by what they think “success” looks like. For Philip Jordan, success is not a perfect body or a viral workout clip. It is the moment someone realizes they can move again, feel better again, and finally trust themselves to keep showing up. Philip is the fitness and wellness director at the YMCA in Waycross, Georgia, and our conversation moves from his homeschooling and farm-work upbringing to the coaching floor where he helps people chase milestones they once thought were out of reach. We get practical about why people hire a personal trainer and why “accountability” is often more powerful than the program itself. We talk about motivation on hard days, the mental health benefits of exercise, and how a good coach sometimes needs to be part trainer and part therapist. Then we zoom out into training styles: resistance training, free weights, machines, TRX, bodyweight work, and what changes when your goal is fat loss, overall health, or simply getting stronger. In our discussion with Phillip, we tackle the social media comparison trap, reminding us that every body responds differently to training, calories, genetics, and recovery. CrossFit takes center stage too, including the bad rap it gets for intensity and injury risk. Philip explains CrossFit as functional fitness and cross-training, where ego and competition can either sharpen you or break you if you refuse to scale. We also talk Murph, why it matters, and how consistent training prepares you for real life, not just the gym. We talk about the basic formula for success that lands hard: effort times consistency equals results. If you’ve been curious about CrossFit, intimidated by the gym, or tired of starting over, hit play and come train your mindset with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a rating and review so more people can find the show.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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Dalton Williams Is Unashamed of The Gospel of Christ - Peace Maker Vs. Peace Keeper
May 1701:30:24Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! On this episode we sit down with Dalton Williams of Unashamed Truth 116 found on Instagram and Tik Tok. We dive into the scriptures and look at the example of Ammon out of The Book of Mormon on he achieved Peace Making and Peace Keeping. Dalton relates more to a Peace Maker. The question remains, which one do you relate more with. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Give Dalton a follow on instagram and Tik Tok - @unashamedtruth116 https://www.instagram.com/unashamedtruth116/https://www.tiktok.com/@unashamedtruth116?lang=en Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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Jane Howell - Motherhood, No Greater Responsibility, No Greater Calling, No Greater Blessing
May 1002:15:54Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! In this episode we talk about the role of a mother. There is no greater responsibility. Jane shares her personal experiences of motherhood, the ups and downs, the challenges and advice to other moms out there. #motherhood #parenting #love #thefamilyproclimation #biblestudy #oldtestament #religion #churchofJesusChrist #ldspodcast #christianpodcast #missionary #lds #biblestories #christ #faith #faithinchrist #scriptures #bookofmormon #doctrineandcovenants #pearlofgreatprice #temples #houseofthelord #mormon #mormonbeliefs #christiansandmormons #god #endure #ironrod #faithineveryfootstep #generalconference #prophets #followtheprophet #commandments #love #service #charity #keepstriving #keeponstriving #gospelgrowthandgoodtimes #become #newtestamentBeyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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Rowdy Eunice with Whosoever South - Music Is An Avenue to Serve Others and Share The Gospel
May 300:53:00Tap to summarizeThank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! In this episode we sit down with Rowdy Eunice of #whosoeversouth to talk the recent local Fires, Music, Talents, Service, and a life although imperfect, fulfilled through doing what they love and that is sharing the gospel through music. Rowdy talks about life in the wrong direction and then realizing he was using his talens in the wrong way. He found God in a small southern georgia church. Through a process he turned he, his wife Sarah, Mike and the rest of the band have found a way to Share the Good word through writing their own lyrics and music and performing for others. You can find them on their website, youtube, facebook, instagram, tik tok, and listen to them on spotify and itunes.https://whosoeversouth.com/*************#biblestudy #oldtestament #religion #churchofJesusChrist #ldspodcast #christianpodcast #missionary #lds #biblestories #christ #faith #faithinchrist #scriptures #bookofmormon #doctrineandcovenants #pearlofgreatprice #temples #houseofthelord #mormon #mormonbeliefs #christiansandmormons #god #endure #ironrod #faithineveryfootstep #generalconference #prophets #followtheprophet #commandments #love #service #charity #keepstriving #keeponstriving #gospelgrowthandgoodtimes #become #newtestamentBeyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening! Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/
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