Sharonkays411 Show Podcast

This edition of my show aired live on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 8:0am (cst).  Fred Scheeren is back to discuss another of his series on books of the Bible whre he blends, commentary, historical context and practical application.  .  He has conducted Bible studies for numerous denominations and sizes.  

This show aired live on Sunday Morning March 10, 2019 at 7:00am (cst).  Discussion, comments and news were from that week. 

This show aired live on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 4pm.  My News from the Community Segment comes from Fisk Galleries Director Jamal Sheets.   He talked about some new exhibits from African American artists and several major art events in April.

 

The guest for the hour was Erica Hayes, CPS, she discusses her new book on how to fix being broke by explaining why folks end up in that position in the first place.  She applies her 27-years of knowledge in the financil industry into the pages of the book. 

This show aired on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 8:00am(cst). My gust was Jonathan P. Walton in New York.  He's an area ministry director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowships's New York/New Jersey region and author of the book "Twelve Lies that Hold America Captive".

I enjoyed this faith-based conversation with him because he spoke the truth and shamed the devil.  He explained what he calls "White American Folk Religion", in chapter 1 "We Are a Christian Nation".  Which is the first of the 12 lies as he describes in his book. 

There is so much to discuss in this area that we only got to the first 4 lies.  We covered: 1. We Are a Christian Nation, 2. We All Are Immigrants, 3. We Are a Melting Pot, 4. All Men Are Created Equal.  I am going to have him back again soon so we can go a little further in our discussion.  

This show aired live on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 5pm (cst).  The hour started with my Community News Segment. Seanne Wilson from Tennessee State University gave some details on an upcoming fundraiser and awards dinner with special guest News commentator and activists Angela Rye.  

My book this hour is "Against Our Will: Sexual Trauma in American Art Since 1970" written by Vivien Green Fryd who was in the studio with me.  She is a Professor of Art History and PTSD researcher from nearby Vanderbilt University.  

Although this is a "heavy" subject, it was very informative at the intersection of art and trauma.  The book focuses mainly on the efforts of five American artists.  In our discussion we also touched on the MeToo Movement, and some of the headlines involving sex abuse allegations, and investigations in politics, Holywood, the church and in business. 

This was a great discussion and it was great to have her in the studio.   

 

This show aired live on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 4pm (cst).  Congressman Jim Cooper from his Washington Office gave us an update on recent issues of concern with the current administration, hearings and investigations, etc. 

My next guest was Dr. Steven P. Simmons, MD, co-author of Brain Health As You Age: A Practical Guide To Maintenance and Prevention discussed taking care of your brain just as you do your health.  We covered: brain function, depression, forgetfulness, normal signs of aging, the need for exercising for brain health, drug and alcohol abuse, dementia, and alzheimer's.  

This was interesting information. Dr. Simmons is a board certified internists.  

Guitarist, producer, and songwriter Dee Brown of Detroit was in our spotlight for the first time to discuss his 'Remembering You" CD Project.  He's an emerging talent known around the Detroit area.  

This show originally aired on November 5, 2017 at 7:00 am.  The guest was Karen Wright Marsh, she's  executive director and co-founder of Theological Horizons, a student-centered ministry that advances theological scholarship at the intersection of faith, thought, and life in Charlottesville, Virginia.

This show aired on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at 7:00am.  Whatever was in the news that week of interest was included  

This show aired on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 5:00pm.  My guest was Drake University professor Dr. Jennifer Harvey.  We discussed her new book Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America. 

This was a really good discussion with a guest who racial reconciliation, racial justice and white anti racism.  

 

This show aired live on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  My Community segment at the beginning includes Metro Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite on the deadline for businesses to complete various tax forms for 2018 reporting.  

My re-occurring guest is Dr. Tracey Wilen, global speaker, author and career coach.  She  offered 2019 Career predictions and advice from her new book Career Confusion.

During Black History Month I always seek out special books, topics, guests, etc. to place a special emphasis on our culture and heritage.  Investigative journalist and author Jason Berry of New Orleans latest book is the the 300-years of history in New Orleans and how Black History is very much a part of the fabric of that region.   This hour aired on Wednesday, February 20, at 5:00pm (cst) 

This was a great discussion on an even wider range of topic because of the guests prior work in reporting.  He did cover a lot though from the book.