The Jackson Howell Podcast

The Jackson Howell Podcast is a channel dedicated to sharing interviews, information, and insights that inspires people to draw upon the powers of faith through Christ in their personal endeavors. Our goal is to help bring hope and inspiration to your life as we all strive to be the best versions of ourselves for The Lord, our families, our communities, and our country. May God bless you in your journey.

The Jackson Howell Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Jackson Howell, with 385 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jackson Howell hosts The Jackson Howell Podcast, a education show with 385 episodes published.

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  Episode #301

  Pursuing Faith, Ever Learning, And Public Service

  Aug 12, 20261h 44mS7

  Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! We talk with Waycross, Georgia Mayor Michel-Angelo James about the long road that led him to city hall, from a fragile start in infancy to decades of ministry, teaching, and steady community work that rarely makes headlines. We get personal about the building blocks of leadership: family traditions, pride in military service, the mentors who shaped his faith, and why he believes lifelong learning is a civic duty as much as a personal goal. Along the way, he shares how journaling and self-assessment sharpen decision-making, and why prayer remains his anchor when responsibility piles up. Then we dig into the real mechanics of local government and community development in Waycross. He explains what a mayor can actually control in a manager-council system, what it means to be “public property,” and why government progress often feels slow even when the work is moving. We also cover downtown revitalization, small business support, housing growth, rail crossings and overpass plans, and how his Mayor’s Youth Council gives students hands-on civics through a meeting simulation behind the dais. We close with a thoughtful look at navigating contentious issues, including the Confederate monument debate, without losing the community in the process. If you care about civic engagement, local leadership, and practical ways to strengthen your hometown, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with the one issue you think your city should tackle next. Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Thanks for listening! Keep on Striving! Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcast Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/

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  Episode #300

  How Bad Do You Want It?

  Jul 30, 20261h 14mS7

  Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Phones often prevent conversations from ever getting started and sometimes can end a conversation because of it's distraction. "Tales is a great way to get conversations started at any gathering. We start this interview with a couple of "Tales" questions: what’s the best way to grow old, and what actually makes you feel most alive? Benji Harris doesn’t hesitate. The gym is his happy place, and where he really feels alive pumping iron. From there, we trace how a small-town kid who grew up hunting and fishing built a serious strength training lifestyle and eventually stepped onto the bodybuilding stage. Benji walks us through the unglamorous mechanics of bodybuilding competition prep: sticking to a plan, learning from losses, and choosing the right division. He explains the difference between men’s physique and classic physique, why conditioning can beat added scale weight, and what judges look for when they talk about symmetry, flow, and muscularity. He also shares the day-to-day reality of a 14-week prep, including repeatable meal prep, a high protein diet built around basics like chicken and rice, and the discipline to say no when it matters. Then the story gets intense: qualifying for nationals, walking backstage in Pittsburgh with nearly a thousand competitors, and earning a pro card in 2019. We talk pro shows, the truth about sponsorships, and why supplements are never “magic.” Benji also gets honest about health tradeoffs in competitive bodybuilding and why longevity, family, and a new grandson helped him decide to step back. We close with how he built Infinite Fitness into a 24/7 gym that’s welcoming for beginners and serious lifters alike. If you like this kind of straight talk on bodybuilding, classic physique, and sustainable fitness, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What part of Benji's discipline do you want to try for yourself? Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Thanks for listening! Keep on Striving! Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcast Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/

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  Episode #299

  What If Hard Work Is The Solution? Missionary Life Outside Of The States

  Jul 15, 20261h 37mS7

  Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Cherry Coke. Pop Tarts. A six-hour bus ride across Uruguay. Those details sound small until you hear what they represent: the moment a returning missionary realizes he is not the same person who left. We’re joined by Dallin Hester, fresh home from the Uruguay Montevideo West mission, and we walk through the homecoming journey, the love waiting at the airport, and the strange shock of re-entering American life after two years of simpler routines. From there, we get into the real work. Dallin breaks down what Uruguay mission life actually feels like, from milanesa dinners and member meals to days when you’re clapping doors and nobody wants the message. He opens up about learning Spanish when you feel behind everyone else, why the language rarely “clicks” all at once, and how obedience and tiny wins stack into confidence. We also talk about two very different mission presidents, mate culture, and why a slower pace of life can change how you see time, people, and priorities. The heart of the conversation is spiritual growth that lasts past the badge. We dig into building a personal testimony of Jesus Christ, learning to pray and listen, and redefining success when the numbers are quiet. Dallin shares what surprised him most about coming home, why he chose to delete social media, and how he wants to keep serving without the title. If you’re preparing for a mission or supporting someone who is, you’ll get practical guidance like reading Preach My Gospel and nurturing the seeds you plant. Subscribe for more real faith conversations, share this with someone getting ready to serve, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. What part of coming home do you think would be the hardest for you? Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Thanks for listening! Keep on Striving! Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcast Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/

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  Episode #298

  From A Health Scare To A Passion In Photography

  Jul 1, 20261h 26mS7

  Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Wayne Morgan’s camera work doesn’t come from chasing trends. It comes from a moment when his heart literally stopped, doctors put in a pacemaker, and life got re-routed. That downtime turned into 25 years of learning how to see, how to wait for the fog to lift, and how to bring the Satilla River to people who may never stand on its banks at sunrise. We talk about his Satilla Solitude photography books, what goes into printing and selling local work, and why the Satilla’s blackwater beauty still beats many of the places he’s traveled across the United States, Canada, and Iceland. We also get into the parts of the landscape people avoid talking about: river trash, environmental damage, and a kids-focused conservation book that shows both the “pretty” and the “ugly,” including an endorsement from Jimmy Carter. Then the conversation shifts to history and mystery with the lost town of Zirkel, a vanished sawmill community with its own currency, rumors about what happened to the town, and an ongoing documentary effort that’s still searching for a cemetery no one can quite locate. Finally, Wayne shares what it felt like to document the Brantley County wildfires, photographing burned homes and the people standing in the ashes, while also capturing community support and the moment firefighters met local school kids and received letters. Along the way, we dig into practical nature photography tips like fog chasing, reflection shots, lens choices, and slow shutter speed techniques, all grounded in a simple message: practice until you can make the camera do what you see. If you like stories about Georgia photography, the Satilla River, the Okefenokee Swamp, and documentary work that preserves real places, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Thanks for listening! Keep on Striving! Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcast Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/

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  Episode #297

  Finding Purpose Through Military Service

  Jun 17, 20262h 8mS7

  Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Fear of failure sounds harmless until it starts running your life. Sitting down with Jason Knowlton, an active duty Army combat medic, we get honest about what people are really afraid of when they avoid trying, and how learning to fail can become a turning point instead of a label. Jason’s story moves from early childhood trauma and adoption to mentors, scouting, faith, and the long road of becoming comfortable with growth that doesn’t look perfect. We also dig into repentance and accountability in a way that feels practical, not performative. We talk about how shame distorts identity, why making things right quickly restores peace, and how parenting changes when you stop pretending you’re flawless. Jason shares how he approaches mistakes with his kids, what he wishes he’d learned earlier, and why comparison quietly steals joy and courage. Then the conversation shifts into the reality of military service: the responsibility a medic carries, the training culture that shapes standards, and what the public often misses about care for families after a loss. Jason also opens up about military mental health and PTSD, including a season of depression, nightmares, hypervigilance, and the moment he knew he needed real help. We walk through intensive therapy and the stellate ganglion block, sometimes called a neurosympathetic reset, plus a thoughtful look at emerging trauma treatments like ketamine and ayahuasca in controlled settings. We close with Ether 12:27, “thorns,” and why weakness can be the very thing that keeps us close to God. If you want a story-driven conversation about resilience, faith, military life, PTSD recovery, and choosing growth over fear, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Thanks for listening! Keep on Striving! Don't Forget to leave a review and rating. Let us know your thoughts about the episode. You can also follow on the following: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcast Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/

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