It Never Hurts to Ask Chris Graves

This episode was a long time coming! Author Lance Scott Walker finally stops by to discuss all things DJ Screw and Houston Hip Hop. Originally, we were going to a record an episode back in 2020, and then COVID happened. Since then, he's released a new book."DJ Screw A Life in Slow Revolution" details the life and influence of legendary DJ, DJ Screw, who introduced the world to "Chopped and Screwed" music.Lance is a native Texan who previously wrote "Houston Rap" and "Houston Rap Tapes: An Oral History of Bayou City Hip-Hop." Purchase DJ Screw A Life in Slow Revolution at www.djscrewbook.comFind Lance Scott Walker on Twitter: @lanceswalkerInstagram: @lanceswalkerSound Editing: Brittney Richardson
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Part 3 of 3 of a discussion with Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons. We finish our discussion on mega churches. Then transition into how a church operates financially; how the church uses its revenue to help its members and the community. How "much is too much" with money and losing a church's focus on its mission and faith. Unpleasant parishioners.  And then we wrap up the episode by discussing how Tom and the church personally impacted me and my family when I was young.
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Part 2 of 3 of a discussion with Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons. Tom discusses the afterlife. An agnostic's chances on getting into Heaven. God's intentions and the role politics plays on the church. Declining church attendance across the country. Life in the church after retirement. And his thoughts on "Mega Churches."Sound Editing: Brittney Richardsonbrrproductionscctx@gmail.comTheme Song Produced By: Reggie CobyTwitter: @mrc0byInstagram: mrc0byHave recommendations for a future guest or show topic? Questions? Feedback? Email me at ItNeverHurtstoAskPod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/itneverhurtstoaskIG: @ItNeverHurtsToAskTwitter: @podcastchris

Part 1 of 3. Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons sits down to discuss what lead him to a life of faith and fellowship. Tom discusses his professional and educational background, as well as the influence he and the church had on my formative years. Towards the end of the episode we start to explore interpretations of God’s will, and discuss what happens after life ends.Sound Editing: Brittney Richardsonbrrproductionscctx@gmail.comTheme Song Produced By: Reggie CobyTwitter: @mrc0byInstagram: mrc0byHave recommendations for a future guest or show topic? Questions? Feedback? Email me at ItNeverHurtstoAskPod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/itneverhurtstoaskIG: @ItNeverHurtsToAskTwitter: @podcastchris

Dimitri Diallo came to the U.S. from Burkina Faso for university when he was 18. He spoke no English, and knew nobody. Today, he's fluent in english. A United States citizen. And even a homeowner. We sit down to discuss his journey from African college student to US citizen. Assimilating in a new country. Racism. What life was like in his home country. And what America's citizenship process is like.Sound Editing: Brittney Richardsonbrrproductionscctx@gmail.comTheme Song Produced By: Reggie CobyTwitter: @mrc0byInstagram: mrc0byHave recommendations for a future guest or show topic? Questions? Feedback? Email me at ItNeverHurtstoAskPod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/itneverhurtstoaskIG: @ItNeverHurtsToAskTwitter: @podcastchris

Dr. Michael Tkacik is a Professor of Political Science at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. He gave up a lucrative law career to go back to school, get his PhD in Political Science, and move to East Texas to become a professor. He's one of my favorite people on Earth, and an incredible mentor. On this episode, we talk his transition from Law to Academia, Foreign Policy, Trump, China, and a lot more.Sound Editing: Brittney Richardsonbrrproductionscctx@gmail.comTheme Song Produced By: Reggie CobyTwitter: @mrc0byInstagram: mrc0byHave recommendations for a future guest or show topic? Questions? Feedback? Email me at ItNeverHurtstoAskPod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/itneverhurtstoaskIG: @ItNeverHurtsToAskTwitter: @podcastchris