Best Chris and Robert Hurst Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 45: What Are You Pursuing? 40:50

11h ago40:50

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 After Chris and I catch up on what we did for the 4th of July, we discuss his reading from 1 Timothy 6:3-21. Chris…

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Democratic strategist says questioning Biden’s health is understandable 37:02

21m ago37:02

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance talk with former Democratic state House member and attorney Brandon Jones about President Joe Biden’s health, about state Supreme Court races and a litany of ongoing federal lawsuits that could impact Mississippi politics. Jones is the director of political campaigns for the Southern Poverty Law C…

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Ep 44: Are You All In? 42:28

13d ago42:28

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 Chris and I take time to discuss what we have been reading this week. For Chris, we are in Luke 13:22-30 discussin…

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State Sen. Hob Bryan says roads, drinking water more important than tax cuts 40:23

6d ago40:23

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State Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, covers a wide array of issues facing the state during an interview with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender. Bryan argues Mississippi’s ability to deal with major issues will be stymied if the personal income tax is eliminated as some politicians advocate.…

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Ep 43: A Journey of Transformation 47:46

19d ago47:46

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 This week, our guest Billy Morgan tells me about his journey to becoming a full time missionary. For Billy it was …

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State Democratic Chair Taylor remains committed to Biden 35:37

13d ago35:37

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender interview Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor about President Joe Biden’s debate performance and the future of the Democratic Party in Mississippi. Taylor, a state House member from Starkville, also expressed hope that the Legislature will finally approve Medicaid expansion in the …

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Ep 42: Pinnacle Momments 40:25

27d ago40:25

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 This week Chris tells us about his visit to his kids summer church camp. We discuss what some have called "camp hi…

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Mississippi GOP Chairman Mike Hurst talks elections, party platform 32:28

20d ago32:28

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New Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst talks with Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance about November 2024 and 2027 elections, Medicaid expansion and party platform and why state Republicans should celebrate Juneteenth.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 41: Seven Things to Live By - Pt 3 46:47

1M ago46:47

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 This week, we finish our podcast that turned into a three part series. It is always fun to sit down and record wit…

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Insurance Commissioner Chaney says creating state health insurance exchange is a win-win 38:20

27d ago38:20

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender interview Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney about the impact of legislation allowing him to create a state exchange where Mississippians can sign up for health insurance instead of doing so on a federal exchange. Chaney said the new exchange would be a positive for the about 250,000 Mississippian…

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Ep 40: Seven Things to Live By - Pt 2 42:49

1M ago42:49

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 Tonight we continue the discussion about the trip Chris took with his son, and dug into #3&4. Chris not only goes …

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A look inside Speaker Jason White’s tax cut proposal 25:03

1M ago25:03

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance provide an overview of House Speaker Jason White’s plan to cut the state’s grocery tax and phase out the income tax. They also break down the select committee White formed to study state taxes.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 39: Seven Things to Live By - Pt 1 50:16

2M ago50:16

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 Chris tells us about his trip with his son, and the monster fish they caught. This was not just a trip for his son…

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Behind the reporting: Latest on the Rankin County “Goon Squad” 35:03

1M ago35:03

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Investigative journalists Brian Howey and Nate Rosenfield join Adam Ganucheau to discuss their latest report on the Rankin County Sheriff Department’s “Goon Squad.” The reporters discuss shocking new internal police communications they obtained and published, and they discuss the importance of the ongoing reporting.…

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Ep 38: Ultimate Underdog Story 41:45

2M ago41:45

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 This week Chris and I discuss the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer, and the faith they demonstrated by activ…

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Presumptive Medicaid eligibility promises to improve Mississippi's high infant, maternal mortality rates, save taxpayers' money 15:17

2M ago15:17

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Community health reporter Sophia Paffenroth discusses with Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison a new law set to take effect July 1 that will provide more timely prenatal care via more easily accessed Medicaid health coverage. A majority of Mississippi births are covered by Medicaid, but delays in getting the coverage approval postpo…

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Ep 37: Who Do You Listen To? 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 This week we pickup where we left off when we talked about King Solomon, and discussed his son Rehoboam. After the…

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The controversial day that Robert Kennedy came to the University of Mississippi 45:26

2M ago45:26

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Retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Edward Ellington talks with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender about former U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy’s speech at the University of Mississippi less than four years after the riots that occurred after the integration of the school. Ellington, who at the time headed the Ole Miss Speaker’s Bur…

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Ep 36: Best Request 50:34

2M ago50:34

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 Robert starts the podcast off with what God has been showing him about his God given identity. Then he takes a few…

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House Minority Leader reflects on breakdown of Medicaid expansion negotiations 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, the House minority leader, talks with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance on how efforts to expand Medicaid broke down during the chaotic final days of the 2024 legislative session. He hopes those efforts are revived in the 2025 session.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 35: God Given Identity 45:47

3M ago45:47

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 Have you ever asked God what he calls you? Chris and I discuss what can happen when you fully understand your iden…

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How the 2024 Medicaid expansion debate died 39:45

2M ago39:45

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Mississippi Today’s Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender, and Taylor Vance discuss the breakdown of Medicaid expansion negotiations in the Legislature.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 34: Don't Buy the Fake 39:48

3M ago39:48

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 Last week we had a technical glitch that prevented us from posting a video, so this week we are glad to be able to…

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The contentious final days of the 2024 legislative session 33:55

3M ago33:55

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Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender break down the final negotiations of the 2024 legislative session's three major issues: Medicaid expansion, education funding, and retirement system reform.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 33: A Good Aroma 36:26

3M ago36:26

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 2:15-17 talks about being a "sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved...", and C…

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Rep. Sam Creekmore says Legislature is making progress on public health, mental health reforms 36:33

3M ago36:33

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House Public Health Chairman Sam Creekmore, R-New Albany, tells Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance he's hopeful he and other negotiators can strike a deal on Medicaid expansion to address dire issues in the unhealthiest state.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 32: Don't be Disqualified 36:43

3M ago36:43

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 Chris gets this podcast rolling before I have a chance to catch up, and we have a good time with it. He tells his …

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Medicaid expansion, other issues could make end of 2024 session chaotic 28:32

3M ago28:32

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance discuss the biggest issues – Medicaid expansion, school funding and PERS – that could spur contentious final days of the 2024 legislative session.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 31: Jesus Taught Persistence and Promised the Holy Spirit 42:01

3M ago42:01

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 In Luke 11:1-13, the disciples of Jesus ask him to teach them to pray. He gives them a quick instruction on how to…

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Inside faith leaders' push to expand Medicaid in Mississippi 33:35

3M ago33:35

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Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau sits down with Rev. Dr. Jason Coker, a Baptist pastor who is helping lead a coalition of faith leaders who are advocating for Medicaid expansion. Coker discusses why his own Mississippi upbringing and his faith have inspired him to be a leader in the push for expansion, and how the policy change could help many Mi…

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Ep 30: Talk About God's Faithfulness and Character 35:23

4M ago35:23

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 Chris and I have a great discussion about what Moses teaches the Israelites just prior to entering the promise lan…

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Explainer: The Legislature's dueling Medicaid expansion plans 24:47

4M ago24:47

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Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau and Bobby Harrison break down the differences in the House Medicaid expansion plan and the Senate Medicaid expansion plan. They discuss where the legislative debate currently stands, where it's headed, and why some powerful leaders are still against expansion.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 29: Some Things Don't Go to Plan 21:46

4M ago21:46

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 This week Chris and I have both had some pretty long weeks and we had it in our plan to discuss what we do when we…

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In funding Mississippi schools, how important is an objective funding formula? 30:03

4M ago30:03

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance speak with House Education Vice Chair Kent McCarty, R-Hattiesburg, about his proposal to change the way Mississippi’s K-12 public schools are funded and whether his plan is good for education.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 28: Don't be an Easy Target 46:17

4M ago46:17

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 It was spring break for Chris's kids, and he got to see three small birds take on a falcon. The falcon did not wan…

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Title: Two-thirds majority votes key for Medicaid expansion, restoring initiative 27:12

4M ago27:12

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance discuss a busy week at the Capitol, where legislators work to garner two-thirds majorities to pass Medicaid expansion and to restore the initiative process. As it turns out, it is the Senate thus far having trouble reaching those two-thirds majorities.…

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Ep 27: Faith Over Familiar 40:44

4M ago40:44

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Welcome to the transformational podcast. A conversation between brothers about practical ways faith is impacting our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey as we are learning to let faith transform the way we live. Romans 12:2 This week Chris and I discuss something I came across in my daily reading this week. In Numbers 13&14, we see the …

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Attorney Rob McDuff provides update on lawsuit to create more Black-majority legislative districts 31:37

4M ago31:37

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance talk with Jackson attorney Rob McDuff about lawsuits involving legislative redistricting and school funding and how newspaper articles led an inquisitive 12-year-old in Hattiesburg to pursue a legal career focusing on civil rights and other social justice issues.…

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Ep 26: Tools of the Trade 37:00

5M ago37:00

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Sadly Chris is back home and we are stuck recording our podcast from our normal locations vice in person. That did not stop us from having a great conversation about how we approach the study of scripture. We often get asked, "How do you get so much out of it?" when we study scripture, and today is a discussion on the tools we use when we study. Wa…

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Head of initiative advocacy group optimistic for 2024 session 25:30

5M ago25:30

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance talk with Spence Flatgard, chair of Ballot Access Mississippi about legislation pending in 2024 session that would restore the initiative process, giving citizens right to bypass Legislature and place issues on the ballot. He cites positives and negatives from the perspective of his group with ini…

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Ep 25: Stories of God's Faithfulness 43:30

5M ago43:30

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Chris and I are in person again this week, and we decided to talk about how God has moved in our lives. Chris tells me how he became a youth pastor, and I share the most influential moment of prayer in my life. Enjoy listening to these two stories and a few more. We love talking about what God has done, is doing, and will do! Psalms 71:17-18 "Since…

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Inside the Medicaid expansion debate at the Capitol 32:57

5M ago32:57

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Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Sophia Paffenroth, Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance detail the first earnest debate about Medicaid expansion at the Mississippi State Capitol. They discuss what various proposals would do, who is supporting them, who is opposing them, and what might be on the horizon as the debate heats up.…

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Ep 24: This Is How We Do It 42:37

5M ago42:37

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This week Chris and I get to record a podcast in person, and it was everything I had hoped it would be. We took time to discuss how Chris and I approach our daily Bible reading. We discuss not just what we read, but how we read it. Chris takes us through his reading from Matthew 20:17-34. We talk about how even though Jesus knew ahead of time what …

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MDOT Director Brad White looks down the road at infrastructure funding needs 38:15

5M ago38:15

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Mississippi Department of Transportation Director Brad White says an influx of “one-time” state and federal money is allowing the agency to again build and widen roads. But he said the agency needs long-term, steady revenue streams to maintain them once they’re built.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 23: Let it Grow - A Kingdom Principle 43:19

5M ago43:19

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In today's episode, Chris and Robert discuss future plans for their gardens, and Robert opens the discussion about a Kingdom principle that Jesus shared in the form of a parable. Jesus says the Kingdom of God is like seed that "man scatters on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not kn…

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Major issues developing during the 2024 session 31:50

5M ago31:50

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Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison, and Taylor Vance discuss several major issues that are being debated during the 2024 legislative session. Medicaid expansion, income tax cut, retirement system changes, and felony suffrage restoration are among the topics covered.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 22: Preparing for the Promise 44:32

6M ago44:32

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Today we have an announcement from Robert about what God is doing in his life, and then we get an update on the journey God has Chris on with his current house situation. Chris asked God a question about what is going on with his house situation, and hears an answer the next morning during his time with God as he read Exodus 13:17 "When Pharaoh let…

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Senate minority leader hopes Medicaid will be expanded in 2024 31:47

6M ago31:47

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Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, tells Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance that expanding Medicaid, restoring the initiative and helping the Mississippi Delta are topics he hopes will be addressed during the 2024 legislative session.By Mississippi Today

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Ep 21: Essential Elements for an Excellent Marriage 53:31

6M ago53:31

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Whether you are cooking or building a fire, the right ingredients make a huge difference. In cooking, it can be the difference between tasting good and making you sick. When it comes to making a fire, it is simply impossible to make a fire without the right elements. Marriage is no different, and Jesus gives us God's design for marriage. In Matt 19…

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Senate Finance chairman breaks down recent economic development projects 40:21

6M ago40:21

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Senate Finance Chair Josh Harkins, R-Flowood, discusses with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance the passage of the two major projects in consecutive weeks. The key committee chair also says he will consider tax cuts, but reiterated he wants to move cautiously and examine the overall impact of any tax reduction.…

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