Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast, Nikki Bascome shares her deep connection with Surfers Healing, a nonprofit organization that provides free surf camps for children with autism. The conversation explores the emotional journey of families, the challenges faced by children with autism, and the transformative exper…

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience, we welcome Jennifer Balkcom, Republican State Representative from Henderson County, North Carolina. The conversation covers the resilience of communities in the face of disasters, the importance of legislative support for families, and specific bills aimed at enhancin…

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome welcome Zak Keisler from Military Missions in Action (MMIA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans in North Carolina. Zak shares the impactful work MMIA does, including providing essential services to unhoused veterans, bui…

Send us a text Summary Hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample engage in a lively discussion with young conservative leaders Peyton Steele and Kelsey McCormick. They share their personal journeys into politics, and discuss the mission of Turning Point USA. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by conservative students on college campuses, …

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome engage with Joy Pullmann, executive editor of The Federalist, discussing the profound influence of the American Bar Association (ABA) on the legal system and its implications for constitutional integrity. Joy articulates her concerns about th…

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Baskin discuss various topics affecting their community in Wilmington, including significant issues surrounding the school board, particularly regarding Title IX and gender ideology. They emphasize the importance of civility in discussions…

Send us a text In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, the hosts discuss the recent changes in leadership within the New Hanover County GOP, focusing on the newly elected chairperson John Hinnant. The conversation covers Hinnant's plans for unifying the party, improving volunteer engagement, and addressing key issues such as women's sports …

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Wilmington Conservative podcast, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome engage with Bob Lewis, a candidate for the New Hanover County GOP chair. The conversation covers Bob's journey into politics, his relationships with local leaders, strategies for keeping Republicans competitive in elections, and the i…

Send us a text Summary In this podcast episode, John Hinnant discusses his candidacy for the New Hanover County GOP chair, emphasizing the importance of leadership, communication, and community engagement. He shares his journey to running for chair, the relationships he has built with local and state leaders, and his strategies for keeping Republic…

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast we welcome Nick Craig, conservative political commentator and podcaster and host of the Nick Craig Show. The conversation covers a range of topics including Nick's political ideology, the problem of nonpartisan groups who really are partisan, the impact of political identity, and…

Send us a text Summary In this episode, Reuel Sample interviews Katrina Knight, the executive director of Good Shepherd Center, a regional organization in North Carolina dedicated to addressing hunger and homelessness. Katrina shares insights into the various services provided by the center, including a soup kitchen, day shelter, medical services, …

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome discuss a variety of topics with guest Harry Knight, including insights into the political landscape of New Hanover County, the impact of polarizing figures on elections, and the implications of the 14th Amendment on immigration. T…

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, the hosts engage with Josie Barnhart, a member of the New Hanover County Board of Education. They discuss various educational initiatives, including the Career Leadership Development Academy for seventh graders, an essay contest in partnership with Bikes for Kids, and advanced t…

Send us a text In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample discuss a variety of topics ranging from the current political landscape under Trump's presidency to the vibrant music scene in Wilmington, featuring guest Perry Hewlett, a talented bluegrass musician. The conversation also delves into local history,…

Send us a text In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample welcome Dawn-Michelle Blalock from the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern North Carolina. They discuss the mission and vision of the club, the merging of two organizations to better serve the community, and the importance of mentorship and staff dyn…

Send us a text In this last (or first) episode of the year, hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample welcome guest John Hinnant to discuss a range of political and cultural topics, including the impact of social media on community engagement, the intricacies of political fundraising through platforms like ActBlue, and predictions for the upcoming polit…

Send us a text North Carolina State Representative Ted Davis joins our podcast to talk about the veto override of SB 382. We talk about the increased hurricane relief funds that are part of this bill. We also talk about the necessity of moving the oversight of the Board of Elections (BOE) out of the Governor's office to the Auditor's office. Suppor…

Send us a text New Hanover County Commissioner Dane Scalise joins our very first podcast as we delve in to election irregularities, late vote counting and green spaces in New Hanover. Support the show Support The Wilmington Conservative as we seek to be THE conservative publishing platform for Coastal Carolina. Visit our store: https://thewilmingto…

Pastors need to know when to sit down and shut up. Welcome to The Pastor's Voice. I'm Reuel Sample and I am passionate about Christian worldview. I continue my discussion with Dave Lutes, minister, church planter and master trainer in leadership development. Today we talk about how important it is that pastors develop leaders within the church, and…

Are we developing good leaders, or bad followers? Today I start a three-part discussion with Dave Lutes - minister, church planter and master trainer in leadership development. Today we talk about how pastors through intentional discipleship can develop church members into needed leaders in the Christian community. Next week I continue my discussio…

Churches have skipped science. It shows in our Christian Worldview. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample. I talk to Pastors and other Christian leaders about ways we can encourage a Christian worldview to the glory and honor of Jesus Christ. We kick off our 2023 season by talking to Dr. Fazale "Fuz" Rana - President, CEO and senior scho…

Welcome to the Friday update on the Pastor's Voice. I'm Reuel Sample. The news this week has been the forgiveness of student debt and student loans through the Biden administration. We're not going to get into the politics of that. But what we are getting into is this continued idea that forgiveness of student debt is the same thing of forgiveness …

I started this podcast because I think the Christian church here in America has not done the greatest of jobs in preparing its members to meet the challenges to the faith that daily come our way. I will continue to challenge the church to reclaim its responsibility to preach Jesus Christ crucified, and to teach a Christian Worldview to its members.…

The battle lines have been drawn over abortion - but churches continue to give mixed messages to their members. I continue my discussion with Cathy Humbarger of Reprotection.org. We talk about the various laws that will go into effect if Roe v Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court. We also talk about the lack of support churches have given women …

Can we stop the out-of-control abortion in this country simply by insisting that abortion clinics follow the law? Today I start a conversation with Cathie Humbarger from Reprotection.org. She talks about how her organization has successfully limited - or even shut down - abortion providers - simply by insisting that they follow the same rules as ev…

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month, we must understand that this is a spiritual battle as well as a physical one. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders to encourage all believers in Jesus to live out a life of discipleship and…

What do millennials look for in a church? The answer might just surprise you. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders to encourage all believers in Jesus to live out a life of discipleship and faith. I conclude my conversation with Andrew Grissom and W…

Both culture and the church continue to misunderstand millennials - and we are denying them the kingdom of God in the process. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders to encourage all believers in Jesus to live out a life of discipleship and faith. Tod…

Local mission in the church - and how seminaries are failing our pastors. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders to encourage all believers in Christ to live out a life of discipleship and faith in Jesus. I continue my discussion with Alex Zenk, Pasto…

Are denominations, creeds, confessions and liturgies things of the past that should be left to die an ecclesiastical death? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders to encourage all believers to live out a life of discipleship and faith in Jesus. Today …

Do not set out to grow the church. Set out to preach the Gospel. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders to encourage all believers to live out a life of discipleship and faith in Jesus. Today I talk with John Pflug, Pastor of Windermere Presbyterian C…

Too busy to rest in God? Time to rediscover your priorities. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders to encourage all believers to live out a life of discipleship and faith in Jesus. Today I conclude my conversation with Rachel Herrington - host of the…

A life of joy and power - all from coming to God with a repentant heart. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview and the various ways we can proclaim the good news of Christ. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders about the issues of the day to encourage all believers in Christ to live a Chr…

Can we find God in just looking around us at creation? Can we know what He wants us to do? Welcome to the Pastor’s Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian Worldview and the various ways we can proclaim the good news of Christ. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders about the issues of the day to encourage all believers in Je…

Can a ministry started in the middle of a pandemic possibly work? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview and the various ways we can proclaim the good news of Christ. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders about the issues of the day to encourage all believers in Christ to live a Christian …

How can we overcome the noise of our every day lives to read the Word of God and listen for His Word to us? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview and the various ways we can proclaim the good news of Christ. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders about the issues of the day to encourage al…

Does Scripture answer the questions of sexual identity? Is gender merely a social construct - and the Bible irrelevant to who we are? Welcome to the Pastor’s Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian Worldview and the various ways we can proclaim the good news of Christ. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders about the issues …

The Word of God and His love for us - in just four minute - bite-sized devotionals. Does that actually work? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview and the various ways we can proclaim the good news of Christ. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders about the issues of the day to encourage a…

The events of January 6th 2020 would not have happened if we had sought after and applied a Christian worldview. Welcome to the Pastor’s Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian Worldview. Believers in Jesus can stand up to the challenges of the day - if only we would keep our eyes focused on the Cross, our mind focused on wis…

How can we tackle the issues of 2022 as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ? Welcome to the Pastor’s Voice. I am your host Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian Worldview. I talk to Pastors and Ministry leaders about the issues of the day that impact the people they serve - and we delve into how we can address these issues through eyes …

How can we bring the message of Christ when we go to work? Can we do it without even mentioning Jesus? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am passionate about Christian worldview and the various ways we can proclaim the good news of Christ. I talk to Pastors and Christian leaders about the issues of the day and just how we can …

How can churches encourage their members to read and engage in Scripture? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am talking to Pastors and Church Leaders about the current issues of the day that are impacting their ministries and the people they serve. I continue my conversation with Tom Vander Well - host of the Wayfarer Podcast.…

Why don't we take the time to read just one chapter a day? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am talking to Pastors and Church Leaders about the current issues of the day that are impacting their ministries and the people they serve. Today I start my conversation with Tom Vander Well. He is a husband, father, actor and teacher…

How do we make sure our church members are safe in their marriages? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am talking to Pastors and Church Leaders about the current issues of the day that are impacting their ministries and the people they serve. I conclude my conversation with Gretchen Baskerville, author of The Lifesaving Divorc…

Keeping people in abusive relationships is not the way to fight a culture war on marriage. Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am talking to Pastors and Church Leaders about the current issues of the day that are impacting their ministries and the people they serve. I continue my conversation with Gretchen Baskerville, author o…

It is high time for the church and Christians to start rethinking about divorce. I start my conversation with Gretchen Baskerville, author of The Lifesaving Divorce: Hope for People Leaving Destructive Relationships. Today, we look at the troubling reality of the reasons behind many divorces in this country - both for Christians and non-Christians,…

Want to have more influence over how your kids see the world? Then make them a priority! Today I conclude my conversation with Tanya Hackney - sailor and author of Leaving the Safe Harbor. We talk about homeschooling, parental responsibility, the American dream, and whether kids can actually survive away from the screen. Today's podcast is a powerf…

What can churches learn from sitting around and eating pancakes? Today I continue my conversation with Tanya Hackney - sailor and author of Leaving the Safe Harbor. Tanya talks about how they found Christian community throughout their boating experience. She also shares her frustrations with the American church's reluctance to foster good community…

Do we have to live on a boat in order to teach the value of obedience to our kids? Today I start my conversation with Tanya Hackney - sailor and author of Leaving the Safe Harbor. Tanya talks about how obedience to the Captain - her husband - and to the First Mate - herself - can translate into life lessons in faith and practice for our children. S…

Parents are rising up against what their kids are learning. But will they replace it with a Bibical worldview? Welcome to the Pastor's Voice. I am Reuel Sample - and I am talking to Pastors and Church Leaders about the current issues of the day that are impacting their ministries and the people they serve. Today I conclude my discussion with Nancy …