The Kim Hammer Show

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

State Senator Missy Irvin takes a deep dive into the education bill she sponsored in this past week's Special Session that deals with school safety and that $50 million grant, along with our review of the tax cuts legislation that was passed this week and signed into law.

Along with a bit of behind-the-scenes discussion, I'm talking today with several guests about fatherhood: Arkansas Better Dads (a community-based fatherhood program), the upcoming Better Dads seminar, and the Better Man program, which is designed to support the "fundamentals of manhood." Arkansas Better Dads works with community partners to connect fathers with resources to acquire family and social skills, attain employment, and be able to provide financial, emotional, and social support for their children; the goal is to improve financial and emotional connection of custodial and non-custodial fathers across the state. The Better Man program brings younger and older men together in small groups that reinforce the "fundamentals of manhood" while allowing them to "unpack some things they've been carrying." First up are * Phil Harris, Assistant Director of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program within the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, who explains how the Community Investment Initiative authorizes federal TANF funds for contracts with community and faith-based organizations -- which resulted in the Arkansas Better Dads program. * Randy Jumper, from First Assembly of God church in North Little Rock, the "architect" for the Better Dads curriculum, tells how the initiative came about. * Pastor Lynn Raburn from Faith Baptist Church in North Little Rock not only discusses the Better Dads program, but also gives details for the upcoming Better Dad Conference set for August 26-27 in North Little Rock. In the second half of the Show, Robert Lewis, author of the Better Man program, discusses how a small Bible study for men led him to "cast a vision for biblical, authentic manhood." Lewis, a pastor for over 50 years, helped start Fellowship Bible Church and was the directional leader there for 25 years, leading the Bible study and then men's fellowship, which grew into the Better Man program being taught across the state. REGISTER for the Better Dad Conference on August 26-27 in North Little Rock: www.faithnlr.org/betterdads MORE INFO on Arkansas Better Dads: https://arbetterdads.com/ SEE MORE on Lewis' Better Man program: https://betterman.com/

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

We're talking mental /behavioral health, a major issue in this and every state, with State Representative Fran Cavenaugh (District 60, northeast Arkansas) and State Representative DeAnn Vaught (District 4, southwest Arkansas), both part of the Legislature's Mental Health Caucus. The Caucus is bringing together the "puzzle pieces" of different agencies to determine how to better work together to serve Arkansans in need. Bringing those various state agencies together has exposed numerous similar services the state provides and how those services overlap; lawmakers are "looking for quality not quantity of services." Rep. Cavenaugh, head of the Mental Health Caucus, has a passion for mental health issues because in her work with children she's "seeing more and more that it's an ongoing issue." Financial matters are extremely important, she says, because "the more effectively we [the state] use the money, the more clients we can serve," she says. Rep. Vaught, a self-proclaimed sexual abuse survivor, has focused on mental health issues and pursued legislation for several years and tells about receiving messages from abuse victims who contemplated suicide as the driver for her work in this area.

Some news and upcoming events to talk about today: First is Mischa Martin with the Arkansas Division of Children & Family Services about the new support payment approved for provisional foster parents (relatives and/or well-known, familiar "neighborhood" figures who have volunteered to help children in their hour of need). Then, we're talking in the studio about next week's Constitution Camp for kids with Rene Roges of the Saline County GOP Women, the program sponsor. Structured as a week of half-day sessions, kids learn about the philosophical ideologies that shaped America’s founding documents, beginning each day with a skit introducing concepts such as natural rights, the social contract, individualism, federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068199012424 Finally, Matt Brumley, Saline County Judge-elect, discusses this year's Amplify Fest, the annual FREE largest Christian music concert in Arkansas, set for August 19-20 in Benton featuring Casting Crowns, Danny Gokey, and others. FREE Tickets and info: https://www.amplifyfest.org/

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

Visiting with Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate, past guest, and COVID pioneer Dr. Scott Jensen about his new book, "We've Been Played: Exposing the Triad of Tyranny" about our broken healthcare system and the upcoming red wave for the 2022 election cycle. Find Dr. Jensen's book about how Big Pharma, Big Tech, and Big Government are destroying the American heathcare system here: drscottjensenbook.com Then, 101.1 FM The Answer talk show host Dave Elswick discusses the important need for conservative candidates at every local level of government, as well as how Arkansas lawmakers may handle COVID in the next legislative session now that the number of cases is rising again in the state.

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

Continuing our deep dive on issues involved in the Roe v. Wade decision, I'm talking this week with Jim Hardin of ErasingTheNeed.org about the Supreme Court's decision and acts of violence and terrorism against his and other pro-life pregnancy centers. His organization, the flagship Christian-based Compass Care Pregnancy Services based in New York ("the abortion capital of the U.S.") supports 650 other centers across the country in their goal to "erase the need for abortion."

What's the status of abortion in Arkansas? What are the effects of the Supreme Court's historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling our state? Talking with Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Solicitor General Nick Bronni, Jerry Cox with Family Council, and Dave Elswick on The Kim Hammer Show. (The first few minutes are missing due to technical difficulties.)

Rhonda Sanders, CEO of Arkansas Foodbank, talks inflation's impact on food insecurity in the state, the need for help with supplies and volunteers, and a $5 million state grant to help serve families with children this summer through September. (Sanders has announced her retirement from Arkansas Foodbank, as well.) Learn more, donate and/or volunteer at https://arkansasfoodbank.org/ Then, Director of Development Shane Knight and Senator Ben Gilmore tell about new jobs coming to their area of the state and how the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District supports 16 Class A cities in 10 counties to locate grants and assist with the grant-writing process to increase community infrastructure, parks, water, and fire/police departments. Check out the website: https://www.southeastarkansas.org/ Also, we discuss the new program they created to help with the increase of energy supply via disposal of used tires, a real menace in the state.

Fathers' Day Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

Visiting first on the phone is Jerry Cox from Family Council on the effect of the upcoming Supreme Court decision dealing with Roe v. Wade. Then, in the studio are Susie Everett with Women Equipped/Saline County, a new mom with her 5-week old son, and Janet Dickerson with New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Saline County, an independent center that plays a vital role for women who want to have their baby instead of having an abortion. Women Equipped preps and assists women with a 12-week program to help find employment and improve their quality of life while traveling that path. New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Saline County: https://nbpregnancy.com/ Women Equipped in Saline County: https://womenequippedsaline.org/ Both organizations can help find services across Arkansas, as well. Please SHARE with someone you know.

"Greater love hath no one than this." Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

The annual Wings Over Bryant Airshow is set for June 24-25. Jason Brown, President/CEO of the Bryant Chamber of Commerce, discusses the 2nd year of this community celebration. Joining in is Mark Bremer, Vice President of Operations for Dassault Falcon Jet, one of the main sponsors of the Airshow, talking aviation, a big industry in Arkansas. Also, doing a bit more follow-up with Daniel Shults, Director of the state Board of Election Commissioners, about issues after the May 24 primary. Arkansas' premier and largest annual airshow, Wings Over Bryant at the Saline County Regional Airport (KSUZ) features free gate admission for kids 12 and under, the Lil' Aviators play zone, displays, food trucks, and more. Visit https://www.wingsoverbryant.com/ for advance tickets. Visit TheKimHammerShow.com for more news and information that impacts Arkansans.

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

First, reviewing details from the May 24 preferential primary / non-partisan election -- turnout, problems/problem reporting, successes -- with Daniel Shults (Director of the state Board of Election Commissioners) and Leslie Bellamy (Director of Elections at the Secretary of State's office). Later, R.J. Hawk, Tuesday's Republican primary winner for state Representative, District 81 (Bryant-Alexander, Shannon Hills area), gives a personal perspective as a seasoned candidate on this year's primary election and his campaign going into November.

"Do not let your heart be troubled." Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

Sunday worship service from Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull, Arkansas with Kim Hammer, pastor. Copyright License 11319198, Size B Rehearsal License CRL134267, Size A Streaming License CSPL172913, Size B Christian Copyright Licensing International

First, an update on a few election-related complaints the State Board of Election Commissioners has investigated since early voting began on May 9. Then, as the stressors and pressures in our world are rising, mental/behavioral health is the focus today with guests Kim Shuler (licensed social worker/CEO of ABIN), Dr. Patty Gibson (ABIN Chief Medical Officer; degree is in psychiatry), and a repeat guest live in my studio: Dr. Ken Corso from Virginia, who is a clinical psychologist/board certified behavior analyst with National Capital Region Behavioral Health and an Air Force veteran of the post-9/11 wars. We're discussing behavioral health needs in health care settings and how dealing with mental health issues affects our healthcare providers, with a particular focus on Dr. Kent's specialty: suicide awareness "among community members so we can stay aware of those around us who are struggling" and "reach out to help one another." For more information visit the Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network website: https://abhinetwork.org/ Visit The Kim Hammer Show website or contact me, an ABIN Board Member, at https://thekimhammershow.com/contact/

Here's an update on few election-related complaints the State Board of Election Commissioners has investigated since early voting began on May 9. TIP: Be sure to check your printed ballot before you put it into the tabulator. If you see a problem, you can spoil your ballot and re-vote -- but ONLY BEFORE the printed ballot goes into the tabulator. You can go vote with confidence in Arkansas that your elections are secure. It's critical that you get out to vote so we can exercise the process of protecting and giving freedom to future generations!