Best Skip’s Corner Podcasts (2024)

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Christianity and the Born This Way movement 50:42

7h ago50:42

50:42

Hey CC fam! What an episode this is about to be. My friend Richard Matthews, a formerly gay man transformed by the blood of Jesus, is on the podcast today and we are jumping into some heavy topics. He shares all about his childhood, what led him into the LGBTQ+ community, and how he came out on the other side of it with Jesus. This is a two part in…

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Southpaw Jim O’Toole: Nashville Vol in 1958 16:18

2d ago16:18

16:18

Jim O’Toole was a Cincinnati Reds” Bonus Baby” and sent to Nashville for 1958 for his first pro season. The Vols did not have a particularly good year, but the left-hander did. At season's end, he led the AA Southern Association in wins with 20, complete games with 21, 280 innings pitched, and 189 strikeouts. He became a dependable starter in the m…

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Can You Be LGBTQ+ and a Christian? 51:21

7d ago51:21

51:21

Hey CC fam! What an episode this is about to be. My friend Richard Matthews, a formerly gay man transformed by the blood of Jesus, is on the podcast today and we are jumping into some heavy topics. He shares all about his childhood, what led him into the LGBTQ+ community, and how he came out on the other side of it with Jesus. This is a two part in…

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Reverend Bill Greason: Marine, Pastor, and Ballplayer 14:21

8d ago14:21

14:21

I met Bill Greason in October of 2017, when the Friends of Rickwood hosted the inaugural Southern Negro League conference in BIrmingham. He spoke to us in the Rickwood conference room and told his story, then took questions from everyone until it was time for him to return to his home in Birmingham. Before he got up to leave, I asked him if I could…

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We're Pregnant!!! 41:45

11d ago41:45

41:45

it was a sweet, sweet summer of keeping this a secret! our greatest miracle yet... rainbow baby Nelson is coming in 2025!!! we both get so emotional reflecting on the valley's of this journey, but let me tell you: GOD IS FAITHFUL. His timing is never ours, but His timing is GOOD! we know this child has an anointing on his or her life and cannot wai…

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It Happened at Sulphur Dell! 19:21

15d ago19:21

19:21

In this episode, I discuss quirky plays, oddities, and noteworthy happenings at Sulphur Dell. Some are historic, while others are just plain funny. Listen to more great history from Nashville’s quirky yet famous ballpark! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright…

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Biblical Femininity: Dark and Light Side with Carrie Grace 49:47

21d ago49:47

49:47

Hey CC fam! Oh. My. Goodness. Grab your coffee and headphones because today we are diving into all things femininity from a biblical perspective with Carrie Grace. I have personally been going through her femininity course over the last six months, and when I say that it has been life changing… I don’t say that lightly. Just ask my husband – he can…

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Sam Narron, Chief of the Bullpen 19:37

24d ago19:37

19:37

A few days ago I got a chance to catch up with an old friend in North Carolina. His name is Rooster Narron. I Have known him a long time, but in the not too distant past we took in a few Nashville Sounds games together at Herschel Greer Stadium. Those visits turned into a writing opportunity for me as I learned Rooster’s dad and an important part h…

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What It Means to Be a Modern Day Esther with Dr. Karen Hypolite 58:10

28d ago58:10

58:10

Hey CC fam! I’m so glad you’re back for another episode today, and today’s conversation will not disappoint. I have the honor of having Karen Hypolite on to discuss all things femininity, overcoming faith crises, and finding God at the end of your rope. We got the chance to unpack a little bit of femininity and what it looks like to be soft and str…

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Nashville Baseball versus Nashville Softball in 1954 15:22

1M ago15:22

15:22

Baseball, as we know it, had its foundations in the 1800s, probably around 1835, a few years before the Mills Commission declared that Abner Doubleday drew out the playing field and wrote a few rules in 1939. How did softball start and how did it become so popular? In Nashville, softball leagues once rivaled the number of area baseball leagues, and…

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Being a Warrior for the Kingdom as a Woman of God with Beth Guckenberger 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

Have you ever felt confused about your biblical role as a woman of God? Or like you were made for more… but you’re not sure what that ‘more’ is? Today I have the honor of speaking with Beth Guckenberger, a speaker, author, and mother of eleven about being a warrior for the Kingdom as a woman. Beth helps us unpack what it looks like to use our voice…

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Nashville Vols Hall of Fame 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

Fred Russell, Nashville Banner sportswriter, began a project in 1943 to select a Nashville Vols Hall of Fame. He did not complete the list, but he named a lineup of players through that season and later in 1950. Listen to this episode as I tell about Russell’s choices, then consider helping me complete the Hall of Fame for players through 1962 - I …

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Modeling Righteous Resistance Against the Dangerous Feminist Movement with Jennifer Strickland 42:44

1M ago42:44

42:44

It’s not hard to see that the feminist movement is taking over this nation with heartbreaking agendas and repercussions. Today I have the honor of having Jennifer Strickland on to talk about gender dysphoria, how it is the hour to speak up and protect our children, and how the gospel has the power to transform lives and bring freedom from sin and f…

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Short Assignment 12:28

2M ago12:28

12:28

Sam Smith, president of the South Atlantic League, was at the 1962 Old Timers banquet. Why, might you ask? Because the Southern Association had folded only five days before, and he was wooing Nashville to come to the SALLY League for 1962. Birmingham decided to pull its club over the use of Negroes, and the Detroit Tigers, the Barons major league a…

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Prayer Walks, Anointing Oil, and Covering our Husbands with Nava Esther, Part Two 35:37

2M ago35:37

35:37

In today’s episode, I have my sweet friend Nava Esther (founder of Daughter’s app) on to continue our conversation about one of the most asked questions that we get: anointing and praying over our home as a woman of God. Biblically speaking, we as women are called to be the gatekeepers of our homes. We dive into discernment, prayer walks through yo…

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Tennessee Vintage Base Ball and 19th Century Baseball Rules 19:00

2M ago19:00

19:00

Today I umpired a game in Tennessee Vintage Baseball at Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro between the Stones River Scouts and Phoenix of East Nashville. These teams play the “gentleman’s game” (gentle ladies play these days, too) and it is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. The rules are different from what we may know, and in this e…

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Anointing and Praying Over Your Home with Nava Esther, Part One 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

In today’s episode, I have my sweet friend Nava Esther (founder of Daughter’s app) on to share about one of the most asked questions that I get: anointing and praying over our home as a woman of God. Biblically speaking, we as women are called to be the gatekeepers of our homes. We dive into discernment, prayer walks through your home, anointing, c…

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Nashville Sounds to Honor Negro Leagues Star Henry Kimbro 15:04

2M ago15:04

15:04

Henry Kimbro was a stocky speedster who earned his living slap-hitting baseballs between third base and shortstop or into the outfield gaps. He served as the leadoff hitter for the Baltimore Elite Giants for 13 of his 18 seasons in the Negro Leagues as his 5’ 8”, 175- pound frame could generate quite a punch when he chose. On Saturday, August 10, t…

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Baseball Lifer: Nashville Manager Chuck Dressen 16:51

2M ago16:51

16:51

Chuck Dressen stuck by his players and taught them to win. He studied them, and he played situational baseball. In Nashville he won over 200 games in parts of four seasons and led the Vols to a fourth-, third-, and two second-place finishes. He became a well-loved, no nonsense Nashville manager. In this episode you will hear about the career of Chu…

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LBJ Throws Out the First Pitch in 1961 11:27

2M ago11:27

11:27

The first ceremonial opening day “first pitch” took place in National Park, later to be named Griffith Stadium, on April 14, 1910, by William Howard Taft, preceding the game between the Philadelphia Athletics and Washington Nationals. It began a tradition by presidents, dignitaries, entertainers, and other special guests before games in the major l…

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Recollection by a Player of an 1868 Base Ball Game 9:13

3M ago9:13

9:13

Scrolling through online sources for baseball games (whether one word, “baseball,” or two “base ball,” every once in a while I come across something with added interest. I am going to take you back to October of 1868, Saturday, the 3rd, and then fast-forward to an article in the Sunday, July 10, 1927 edition of the Nashville Banner, entitled “C. S.…

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Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and the Secular Music Industry with King Kat Part 2 44:09

3M ago44:09

44:09

Hey CC fam! You hear me talk about it all the time: our ears are a gateway to our soul. What we choose to listen to, the music we entertain and what we consume on a daily basis directly impact our life… whether we choose to believe that or not. I have been looking forward to today’s podcast on Chiseled and Called for quite some time, and we finally…

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Revisiting the Career of Whiz Kid Dick Sisler 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

Before Dick Sisler was Nashville Vols manager, his claim to fame was secured several years before as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. In a previous episode I told about his career and events during his Nashville tenure. But his feat on October 1, 1950, his home run that sealed the National League pennant, broke the spell of expectations for t…

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Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and the Secular Music Industry with King Kat Part 1 32:07

3M ago32:07

32:07

Hey CC fam! You hear me talk about it all the time: our ears are a gateway to our soul. What we choose to listen to, the music we entertain and what we consume on a daily basis directly impact our life… whether we choose to believe that or not. I have been looking forward to today’s podcast on Chiseled and Called for quite some time, and we finally…

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Where Was Tom Wilson Park? 14:12

3M ago14:12

14:12

Tom Wilson built a ballpark for his Nashville Elite Giants and opened it in time for the 1929 Negro Southern League season. It became an venue for not only baseball, but family gatherings, festivals, and all sorts of events for all people, Black or White. In this episode, I give background about Tom Wilson's life, including when he demolished his b…

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Manipulation, Toxic Patterns, and Gaslighting with Dr. Alison Cook 36:30

3M ago36:30

36:30

Hey fam! Have you ever been in a situation that felt toxic, uncomfortable, or made you feel cornered? Have you ever felt manipulated or persuaded into doing something you didn’t want to do? If so, this episode is for you. Today I have Dr. Alison Cook on the podcast and we dive into some heavy hitting topics that most of us can relate to. Some talki…

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Hometown Great Bobby Tillman 16:54

3M ago16:54

16:54

I want to tell you about a great baseball player who came out of the ranks of the Nashville Interscholastic League and made his way to the major leagues for nine seasons and had about as much talent as anyone who came out of Nashville. That player was Bobby Tillman, a 6’4” right-hander, signed out of Middle Tennessee State College by Red Sox scout,…

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From Witchcraft to On Fire for God with Tailah Scroggins 58:39

4M ago58:39

58:39

It’s safe to say that most of us have dabbled in either yoga, astrology, sage, horoscopes, or some other New Age ‘beliefs’ without even realizing the repercussions that could potentially come. Tailah Scroggins opens up in today’s episode about her testimony from New Age to Christ – and all the encounters she had along the way. If you’ve ever questi…

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New Life, or Near Death? The 1955 Nashville Vols 10:44

4M ago10:44

10:44

Even though the Nashville franchise would exist until the demise of the Southern Association after the 1961 season, the handwriting was on the wall. The excitement of a new era of Nashville baseball possibly being ushered in for 1955 seemed fleeting, even with a new Vols/Reds affiliation. Were the opening-day rainouts the precursor to the last year…

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Q&A: Male Factor Infertility, Adoption and IUI, Embryo Adoption, and Thoughts on Posting Children on Social Media 49:51

4M ago49:51

49:51

My favorite co-host (aka my husband) is back today to do a Q&A with me and we are diving into all things fertility. You all asked us some incredible questions… and we are here to answer them. Everything from our thoughts on showing your kids on social media and how we plan to navigate that, to walking through IUI and adoption and our wild male fact…

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Stearnes and Kimbro: Major Leaguers at Last 13:34

4M ago13:34

13:34

Negro Leaguers statistics for past years have been elevated equal to that of Major League players. Not all years, but in particular, seven leagues for various seasons. No easy task for researchers and historians who have been working on this project, it now brings to light the on-the-field efforts of many Black baseball players, as the stats now ch…

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A Stripper Saved and Set on Fire for Jesus with Angelic Bondarenko 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

For the girl who’s dealing with societal pressures, body image struggles, and seeking validation from external sources: this episode is for you. There's power and transformation through surrender to God's will for healing. My guest, Angelic Bonderenko, shares a powerful testimony of just that! From her past as a stripper to battling depression and …

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Nashville’s Knuckleballers 9:27

4M ago9:27

9:27

This week I wondered about the number of knuckleball pitchers with a Nashville connection. I have seen videos of thrown knuckleballs with little or no rotation, haven’t you? Besides kids in your neighborhood, or having a catch in Little League practice, how many of them were thrown by someone with a connection to Music City? In this episode, I tell…

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Miscarriage, Loss, and Adoption with Jordan Lee Dooley 52:36

4M ago52:36

52:36

For the one who is walking through a painful journey of trying-to-conceive. For the one who isn’t sure how their journey to parenthood is going to play out: this episode is for you. There are few words to describe the pain that comes with any loss or infertility on your TTC journey… and my prayer is that this episode will encourage you. At some poi…

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19th Century Nashville Maroons 12:16

4M ago12:16

12:16

Once the Civil War was over, local teams began to flourish in Nashville. These base ball clubs formed the foundation of future teams in the late 19th Century, including the non-professional Nashville Maroons. One of the claims for the earliest teams included a long-time battery, Robert "Lefty" Corbitt and Ed Mrzena, in 1891. I have the photograph t…

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The Toxic Reality of ‘Self Help’ Culture With Becky Kiser 49:46

5M ago49:46

49:46

Hey girl, welcome back! I’m so glad you’re here. Have you ever read a self-help book… but still felt like you were at the end of yourself? Have you ever tried doing things in your own strength only to come up short? Today we are talking about the toxic reality of this ‘self help’ culture we live in and Becky Kiser brings an incredible perspective t…

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1914 Chinese Baseball Team at Vandy 11:12

5M ago11:12

11:12

Today’s subject is the Chinese University of Hawai‘i and its baseball team – in 1914. I am sure you are wondering what this team has to do with Nashville, and I know you know I always talk about Nashville’s baseball connections. There is one. Vandy’s 1914 baseball schedule listed May 18 and 19 against the “Chinese Team of Hawaii.” Wait a minute. Di…

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From Being a White Witch to Set on Fire Christian with Ashley Jones 1:33:57

5M ago1:33:57

1:33:57

This one is for the girl who has been there, too. Maybe unknowingly, or perhaps you proudly wore the ‘witchcraft’ badge of honor. Either way, Jesus can save you… too. Ashley Jones shares her powerful testimony today, and it’s easily one of the most incredible ones that I’ve ever heard. There’s no denying that New Age beliefs and practices are runni…

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Nashville's Outfield Artist: Julius "Doc" Wiseman 12:29

5M ago12:29

12:29

In a rare occurrence, the pennant-deciding game between Nashville and New Orleans on the last day of the 1908 season was halted in the middle of the seventh inning for a ceremony to honor Nashville’s most popular player: Doc Wiseman. He was awarded a gold pocket watch for eight years playing with the local team. It was inscribed with the following:…

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Yoga as a Christian, False Doctrine, and New Age Deceptions with Angela Scafidi 1:08:56

5M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

If you’re someone who has embraced the yoga lifestyle… I get it. I’ve been there before too, and so has today’s guest, Angela Scafidi. As a Christian, it is more crucial than ever to be able to discern what is disguised as truth and in reality… is actually a counterfeit. In today’s episode, Angela shares her testimony of how she went from New Age b…

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Revisiting Sulphur Dell 18:25

5M ago18:25

18:25

Sulphur Dell was not just a baseball venue. Concerts by Tex Ritter, Jackie Wilson, and James Brown were held at what was Nashville's event center. Dick Clark’s Cavalcade of Stars, Esther Williams’ Water Follies, and the Shrine Circus drew large crowds, and barn-storming baseball exhibitions were held at the memorable ballpark before its demise. In …

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I Can’t Believe I’m Saying This… We Are ADOPTING!!! 14:38

5M ago14:38

14:38

God is so faithful to speak when we are willing to listen… and we are over the moon excited to share this special news with you all! It’s been a long journey on this road to becoming parents, and adoption has always been on our heart. God has been so faithful to speak to us and guide our footsteps thus far. We trust that His plan is perfect, His ti…

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1966 Nashville Babe Ruth League Memories 8:57

5M ago8:57

8:57

I wrote a story this past week about Jeff Peeples, one of the most dominating athletes ever from Nashville. If you would like to read it, you can find it at baseballinnashville.com. In writing that story it brought back memories I have of playing as a 15-year-old in the Nashville Babe Ruth League. Today, I can look back on that season as a special …

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Stepping Into the Fullness of What God Has for You With Cayla Craft 48:11

5M ago48:11

48:11

This episode is for the girl who needs that nudge to step out and do what God has asked her to do. This episode is for the girl who knows God asked her to start that business, pursue that new goal, and do that NEW thing… but is afraid. I have Cayla Craft on the podcast to share all about living the life that God has for you. Some things that we dis…

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Baseball Slugfests for the Record Book 9:21

5M ago9:21

9:21

In what must be one of baseball’s most productive offensive games ever in Sulphur Dell, Chattanooga outlasted Nashville, 24-17, in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday, June 12, 1946. Nashville won the first game that day by a score of 4-3, but the nightcap was one for the record books. Listen as I tell about this and other high-scoring g…

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Green Flags in Christian Dating: Sexual Boundaries, Pursuit, and Deal Breakers 53:43

6M ago53:43

53:43

Hey girl, hey! I’m so glad you’re here and chances are if you’re listening in, you’ve experienced some heartbreaking relationships – been there, done that. Our hope today is to share some of our green flags aka good things and characteristics to look for in a dating relationship. A few of our talking points today include: Healthy boundaries and wha…

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Off-season Jobs for the 1952 Nashville Vols 8:40

6M ago8:40

8:40

Have you ever wondered what ballplayers did during the off-season back in the day when salaries were not exorbitant like they are now? What did Nashville Vols do in the offseason? In this episode, hear how players would be spending their winter once the 1952 Southern Association season ended! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Cor…

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Navigating Red and Beige Flags In Christian Dating: How Our Choices Impact Us 54:53

6M ago54:53

54:53

This one is for the girl who is curious if that “thing” she noticed in her significant other is a red flag… or not. My husband, Jordan, and I dive into a list of topics that we consider to be ‘red flags’ as a Christian in the dating scene. While we are no professionals with this matter by any means, we have navigated quite a few sticky situations p…

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Was Hugh Hill’s .416 in 1902 Legitimate, or Not? 9:55

6M ago9:55

9:55

Hugh Hill was born on July 21, 1879, in Ringgold, Georgia, and signed with Newt Fisher’s 1901 Nashville baseball club in the inaugural season of the Southern Association. As a pitcher, he won six games while losing five, playing in 51 games because he was also an outfielder. The ball club won the pennant that season, and when 1902 rolled around, Fi…

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Thriving in Solo Seasons: A Dive Into Christian Singleness with Ryan Wekenman 44:03

6M ago44:03

44:03

This one is for the single girl who feels hopeless, forgotten, and left behind: God is doing a new thing for you, you might just not see it yet. In today’s episode, Ryan Wekenman shares his heart on singleness and trusting God’s plan in the middle of it all. Some topics that are discussed in today’s podcast are: Finding contentment in your singlene…

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