Dawson Now

Anxiety can play a deceptive role in the life of a believer. How do we conquer the anxieties which sometimes plague us? Join Scott in this episode as he talks with author and speaker Caris Snider about her struggle with anxiety and the book she wrote as a result of walking through her struggles. The book is called "Anxiety Elephants", and her story will inspire you. Also: As COVID-19 has many of us staying at home together, some are realizing their marriage isn't all they thought it was. In the second part of this episode Scott Talks with Chris Corder about the ministry he and his wife run, "Bridges to Unity", and what brought them and their marriage to where it is today. For more information on the guests in this episode: Caris Snider: carissnider.com Chris Corder: bridgestounity.org

On this special episode of Dawson Now Scott talks with his good friends Walt Maddox and Tommy Battle. Both men shared the campaign trail with Scott while running for Governor. It's a fun and enlightening conversation you don't want to miss! Walt Maddox is currently the Mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where he has served since 2005. Tommy Battle is mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, where he has held office since 2008. AND - This episode is also a video podcast! Dawson Now is now on YouTube, and we're excited about the growth of the podcast into this new avenue of outreach. You can find the channel by clicking here. Be sure to subscribe and tap the notification bell to get updates when each episode is released.

This episode is an inspiring conversation with Wes Lane. Wes Lane served for over two decades as an Oklahoma County prosecutor with the Oklahoma County District Attorney as his final position. In 2008, Wes became President of the Burbridge Foundation, a Christian foundation dedicated to networking solutions to problems impacting our families and our culture. The next year, along with other Oklahoma City leaders, he founded (and now leads) Salt and Light Leadership Training, Inc., a ministry/movement focused on Christian leaders leveraging their passions, networks and skills towards city transformation.   He authored “Amazingly Graced”, an autobiographical account of God’s purposeful activity in the marketplaces of our lives. From 2011-2012, he served as Chairman of the governing board of the state’s largest agency, the Department of Human Services. For more information about SALLT, go to salltconnect.com.

Join Scott this week as he interviews longtime friend Bob Contaldo from Chicago about something he's doing to spread the light of Christ in the darkness during the current COVID-19 crisis. Bob's idea is unique, impactful, and anyone can do what he's doing - so you could follow his lead and make a difference in your community!

On this episode of Dawson now, Scott talks with Thomas Beavers, the Senior Pastor of New Rising Star Church in Birmingham, Alabama, about his life as the pastor of a church serving the unique needs of his community. Pastor Beavers is a true cultural catalyst in every sense, reaching his community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Join Scott as he talks with Reward Sibanda about his faith journey from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to the United States, and how he came to be the Senior Advisor for Church And Community Relations at World Vision. For more information, go to worldvision.org/chosen To contact Reward about speaking to your church or group, you can email him here: rsibanda@worldvision.org

Join Scott as he chats with Brian Branam about his new book, "Pulse - Life in Rhythm", a guide for men based on an examination of David. Also, Scott talks with Dan Pahos about caring for our "seasoned citizens" and how his business, "Home Instead", approaches this vital task.

This week join Scott as he talks with U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer about the journey of faith which has led him from his early days working for his father as a logger, to his current position in Washington, D.C., representing the people of Alabama's 6th congressional district. It's an enlightening and insightful conversation which is sure to both surprise and encourage you.

Join Scott as he talks with Alabama Policy Institute President and CEO Caleb Crosby about his journey from baseball to national politics and back home to Alabama, and how his faith has guided his steps along the way.

Join Scott Dawson as he interviews film maker John Erwin, the man behind I Can Only Imagine, October Baby, Mom's Night Out, and the new film I Still Believe. Also, Scott talks with Highlands College president Mark Pettus, as well as SDEA team members Caleb Jones and Will Roberts about their personal observations about the winter Strength to Stand Conference.

Join Scott as he talks with fitness expert Brian Burns about keys to healthy living, plus Brian's amazing connection with football legend Bart Starr. It's an informative and inspiring episode you'll want to share with your firends.

Join Scott as he sits down with founder and pastor of the largest church in Alabama one of the churches largest in America, Chris Hodges. Their discussion ranges from how Chris came to be in ministry, to how Highlands came into being, to Highlands College, how Highlands plants churches through ARC, supports churches through GROW, and even being a parent and a grandparent. It's an episode filled with great wisdom and insight.

Join Scott as he chats with conference speaker Jonathan Evans about his life and ministry, and interviews the worship group Hillsong Young and Free live in front of a group of student pastors. Also, this episode concludes with a recording of Kanye West sharing his testimony at one of the Sunday Service sessions at the conference. It's a "don't miss" episode you'll want to share with your friends! If you haven't subscribed, please do - and give the podcast a "thumbs up" or five stars wherever you subscribe. Thanks for listening!

Join Scott as he talks with Hobby Lobby president Steve Green about life growing up in the family business, the story behind The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, and his new book, This Beautiful Book.

Join Scott Dawson for another "road episode" of Dawson Now, as he chats with Ed Newton and LeCrae. Ed Newton is the lead pastor of Community Bible Church, in San Antonio, a 27,000 member congregation, and he has some encouraging words for people in ministry. LeCrae is a Christian hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer, actor and president, co-owner and co-founder of the independent record label Reach Records.

Join Scott Dawson as he takes Dawson Now mobile, interviewing speakers and musicians who appeared at the December 2019 Strength to Stand Student Conference in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In this episode, Scott speaks with: Gerald Fadayomi Tauren Wells and Jason Cook

For the final Dawson Now podcast of 2019, Join Scott Dawson as he invites members of the SDEA team into the studio for a quick Q&A about New Year's resolutions, then an inspiring message about sowing brought to the recent SDEA Student Pastor Retreat by Dino Rizzo.

Join Scott for a special Christmas Eve episode of Dawson Now as he talks with former SDEA Executive Director Scott Lenning about his days working with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and his current work for Franklin Graham.

Meet Matt Wilson. Matt is the founder of Perpetual Lifestyle Planning, a business which is focused on helping people plan their financial future. But there's a lot more to Matt than financial planning, he's also deeply involved in another, more eternal, kind of planning as he works to reach out to the lost living on the streets with the Gospel. Join Scott Dawson for this episode of Dawson Now, and hear how this cultural catalyst is impacting lives for eternity.

Join Scott as he interviews Caleb Jones in this episode about next generation leadership. Caleb is SDEA's Student Evangelism Associate, working daily with student pastors to encourage them in their work and to help them reach their students for Christ.