Best SDEA Podcasts (2025)

Join Scott Dawson as he sits down for a chat with "The Professional Noticer", Andy Andrews. It is a very informative and inspiring episode filled with insight and resources you'll want to share with friends. For more, go to DawsonNow.com.

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Episode 138: Dr. Lonnie Burnett 41:38

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Join Scott Dawson as he talks with the President of the University of Mobile about education, and the option of Christian higher education. It is a lively conversation which is bound to inspire and inform.

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Episode 137 - Rick Burgess, Transformed 41:43

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Join Scott Dawson as he begins a new season of Dawson now by welcoming good friend Rick Burgess back to the studio! Rick has just published a new devotional book for men, called "Transformed - Embracing the Death of Self and the Power of God". The conversation ranges from the focus of the book, Rick's work with "The Man Church", and even includes a…

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Episode 136 - Jack Countryman 35:55

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Join Scott Dawson as he talks with the VP and Publisher Emeritus of Thomas Nelson, Jack Countryman. Jack Countryman is the founder of JCountryman® Gift Books, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, and the recipient of the ECPA Jordan Lifetime Achievement Award. Over the past 30 years he has developed bestselling gift books such as God's Promises®…

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Episode 135-Bill Purvis 44:40

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Episode 134: O. S. Hawkins 37:24

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Join Scott Dawson as he talks with prolific author O.S. Hawkins about not only his latest book but Biblical principals for life everyone should learn.

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Episode 133 - Andy Andrews 53:13

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Join Scott Dawson as he talks with Andy Andrews about acquiring and applying wisdom to life, and the new Wisdom Harbour website, wisdomharbour.com. For more information go to dawsonnow.com.

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Episode 132: Jared Hudson 42:13

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Join Scott Dawson as he interviews Jefferson County, Alabama, candidate for Sheriff, Jared Hudson.

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Episode 131 - Billie Jauss 37:10

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Join Scott Dawson as he returns to the studio as a new grandparent, and sits down for a chat with author, speaker and podcaster Billie Jauss about her life as the wife of a Major League Baseball coach, her latest book called " Distraction Detox", and about how she's helping her Floridian neighbors impacted by Hurricane Ian.…

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Dawson Now - Episode 130, Dr. Jeff Myers 33:17

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Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America's most respected authorities on youth leadership development, and is the author of 14 books, including Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture - textbooks which are studied by tens of thousan…

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Episode #129 - Kyle Duncan 35:01

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Join Will Roberts for this first episode of the Fall 2022 season of Dawson Now, as he interviews Kyle Duncan about his ministry work in Ukraine. Kyle Duncan is the author of Hope for the Ukraine: Stories of Grit and Grace from the Front Lines of War, a story that is part narrative, part wartime dispatch. Kyle is the father of an adopted Ukrainian s…

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Episode 128 - Jeff Brumlow 27:54

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Join Scott in this conversation with longtime friend, Jeff Brumlow, as they discuss things like discerning calling, living out faith in the workplace, and pursuing justice in our society. CONNECT WITH JEFF votebrumlow.com

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Episode 127 - Steve Richardson, CPA 43:34

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Join Scott in this conversation with Steve Richardson (CPA) about all things finance and taxes. CONNECT WITH STEVE Steve Richardson & Company

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EPISODE 126: RICK BURGESS 54:05

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Join Scott as he kicks off Season 4 of Dawson Now with his good friend, Rick Burgess. This conversation covers a lot of ground - marriage, family, discipleship, biblical masculinity, and of course includes several hilarious stories. Be sure to check out the different things Rick is involved with by following the links below: RELATED LINKS Rick's In…

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Episode 125 - Bonnie Nicks 45:16

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Join Scott Dawson as he talks with Speech Language Pathologist/CCC Bonnie Nicks about education and the need for focused aid for those with Dyslexia.

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Episode 124: Jonathan Evans 45:42

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Join Scott Dawson as he talks with former NFL player and son of Tony Evans, Jonathan Evans, about his life in the NFL and how his faith journey brought him to speaking at events and serving as the chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys.

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Episode 123 - Laurie Stroud Franklin 38:33

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This week on Dawson Now, Scott sits down with Laurie Stroud Franklin to learn about how she started Birmingham Christian Family Magazine, how the publication has grown since the beginning, and what the future looks like for this influential publication available now in cities across the Southeast.

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Episode 122 - The Las Vegas Report 41:07

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Join Scott Dawson's son Hunter Dawson as he hosts this special episode of Dawson Now along with SDEA team members Gina Mayfield and Will Roberts to share stories of how students from many locations converged on the Las Vegas area to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ door to door with locals, culminating in two nights of rallies as Scott Dawson share…

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Episode 121 - Tyler Todt 46:18

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This week Scott Dawson chats with Tyler Todt, a Las Vegas area personal fitness coach with a very non-typical story. Tyler's testimony is inspiring and challenging, and his perspective on life, physical fitness, and marriage is changing the lives he touches each day. It could inspire you, or someone you know, in ways nothing else will. Listen to th…

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Episode 120 - Walt Merrell 57:59

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Join Scott Dawson for this week's episode as he talks with Covington County District Attorney Walt Merrell about his work as a DA, his family, and his unique outdoors ministry.

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Episode 119 - Jeff Pannell 47:07

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Scott Dawson's guest this week is the CEO of Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance, Jeff Pannell.

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Episode 118 - Luther Strange 55:38

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This week Scot sits down with former U.S. Senator for the state of Alabama, Luther Strange, to talk abut his life in politics and how faith has guided his steps along the way.

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Episode 117 - Student Pastors Speak 57:03

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Join Scott this week as he leads a roundtable talk with student pastors about their lives and challenges ministering to students.

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Episode 116 - Bishop Vaughn McGlaughlin 55:31

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Episode 115 - Sara Claudia Tillman 45:48

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This week Scott Dawson chats with Sara Claudia Tillman about her inspiring story. Sara Claudia is a writer and public speaker who is passionate about encouraging women to "Walk by Faith, Not by Sight." After losing her sight and partial hearing in 2015, she embarked on a journey that both tested and strengthened her faith in the Lord. Through her c…

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Episode 114: Rick Burgess 51:49

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Join Scott Dawson and Rick Burgess on this special edition of Dawson Now as they discuss "Soul Care", taking care of yourself. It's an episode originally recorded for student pastors from the "Fellows" series of videos, and it applies to anyone involved in ministry to those around them.

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Episode 112 - Larry Little 44:42

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Join Scott Dawson as he appears on another podcast called, "Crossing the Line" with host Larry Little. Larry's podcast focuses on leadership, and more specifically how leaders showed up in the moments that made them who they are today- the moments when they chose to cross the line. It's a very interesting and insightful episode w know you will enjo…

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Episode 111 - Kevin Palau 58:05

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This week Scott is joined by Kevin Palau to talk about his life working with his father, Evangelist Luis Palau, and the challenges of ministry in a decidedly non-evangelical city like Portland, Oregon. Kevin Palau is President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Kevin joined LPA in 1985 and began directing the day-to-day operation of the ministr…

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Episode 111 - Richard Stearns 50:53

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This week Scott Dawson Speaks with World Vision President Emeritus, Richard Stearns about his new book, "Lead Like It Matters to God". As President Emeritus of World Vision U.S., Rich Stearns continues to share his leadership influence by writing and speaking on behalf of the organization. He had the longest tenure of any president in its global hi…

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Episode 109 - Bill Jessup 49:19

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This week Scott's guest is Bill Jessup, a lifelong friend, and the point man for the new Strength to Stand Biblical Counseling Network. This week they'll take about the differences between standard psychological counseling and biblically based counseling for believers. To learn more go to STSCounseling.org…

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Episode 108 - Jimmy & Kristin Scoggins 53:49

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Where can new parents turn when they have questions about bringing up children? Preferably to someone with real experience in parenting Godly kids, and that's who joins Scott Dawson for this week's episode of Dawson Now. Scott chats with Jimmy and Kristin Scoggins, authors of the new book, "Full Circle Parenting", about the challenges of bringing u…

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Episode 107 - Rabbi Eric Walker 55:03

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This week Join Scott Dawson as he talks with Rabbi Eric Walker about his journey to faith in Jesus, what followed finding his Messiah, and his online video program, "Igniting a Nation". For more about Rabbit Walker, go to: https://ignitinganation.com

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Episode 106 - Dr. Charles Lowery 48:49

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This week Scott Dawson chats with Dr. Charles Lowery about psychology and the church. It's an enlightening and funny conversation you'll want to pass along to your friends and family. Charles S. Lowery, Ph.D. is president and CEO of Lowery Institute for Excellence, Inc., a non-profit training and consulting organization. Dr. Lowery's diverse backgr…

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Episode 105 - Pastor Kevin Wilburn 58:21

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The work of spreading the Gospel goes on, and along with the work there are expenses to pay. How has fundraising for the work, be it the local church or an evangelistic organization, been impacted by COVID? That' what we'll look at In this week's episode of Dawson Now with Scott's Guest Kevin Wilburn.…

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Episode 104 - Characteristics of a Cultural Catalyst 42:49

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"Cultural Catalyst" - You hear that term in every episode of Dawson Now. What does it really mean? In this special edition of the podcast Scott Dawson is joined by assistant Will Roberts and producer Mark Congleton to explore what it means to be a Cultural Catalyst and lay out the ten characteristics you'll find in every person who is one. Take not…

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Episode 103 - Andrew Westmoreland 50:14

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Join Scott Dawson as he talks with the President of Birmingham, Alabama's Samford University, Dr. Andrew Westmoreland.

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Episode 102 - January 2021 Conference speaker David Nasser 1:03:22

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Join Scott for this special edition of Dawson Now as he chats with David Nasser, who delivered an impactful message to the students at the January 2021 Strength to Stand Student Conference in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

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Episode 101 - Ben Stuart 1:06:56

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Join Scott as he sits down with Ben Stuart, one of the featured speakers from the January 2021 Strength to Stand Student Conference in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Ben Stuart is the pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served for eleven years as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries, a weekly…

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Episode 100 - Levi Lusko 52:44

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Recorded on location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the January 2021 Strength to Stand Conference. This week's guest is Levi Lusko, and you'll not only hear Scott's conversation with Levi just after leaving the stage, but you'll also hear the message he delivered to the students at the conference.

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Episode 98 - Denny Kietzman 50:41

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If you've been to a Christian concert tour event or to a Christian festival anywhere in the United Stated, you've probably experienced the work of our guest for this week's podcast. That's because He's THE man to call when you're organizing such things. His name is Denny Kietzman, and he's spent almost fifty years in the concert and event business.…

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Episode 97 - Mike Huckabee Encore 51:35

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Episode 96 - Rick Burgess 1:13:54

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As we transition from 2020 to 2021 and look back over what has been a roller coaster of a year, we think it is appropriate to revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2020, Scott's visit with Rick Burgess of The Rick & Bubba Show. It is an episode which shares an amazing story of grace and hope, and it's the perfect way to wrap up this year. Be …

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Episode 95 - Christmas 12:41

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Episode 94 - David Curry 50:07

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Scott's guest this week is David Curry, the CEO of Open Doors USA. For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church. Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry h…

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Episode 93 - Pastor Ted Traylor 1:03:23

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This week Scott talks with Pastor Ted Traylor, senior pastor of Pensacola Florida's Olive Baptist Church.

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Episode 92 - Mayo Sowell 51:56

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Scott's guest this week has a powerful story to share about where true hope, peace and fulfillment are found. Join Scott as he talks with Mayo Sowell in a conversation you will want to share with everyone you know!

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Episode 91 - SDEA Thanksgiving 54:18

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Scott Dawson chats with members of the SDEA team about what they do for the ministry and what they're thankful for.

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Episode 90 - Bello Nock 55:29

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Join Scott this week as he talks with internationally acclaimed "comic daredevil" Bello Nock. Bello has headlined for Ringling Brothers, appeared on America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent: Champions, and has thrilled audience around the world as he walked tightopes high in the air, hung from trapeze under a helicopter flying around the Statu…