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 387 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jackson Howell hosts The Jackson Howell Podcast, a education show with 387 episodes published.

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  Episode #304

  Growth Takes Place On A Mission But Because of Jesus Christ

  Sep 30, 20261h 19mS7

  Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! He steps off the plane thinking he has plenty of time, grabs his phone to find lunch, and realizes the airport clocks disagree. Minutes later, Bryson Hutchison is sprinting through Denver, watching his Jacksonville flight pull away, and making one of the most dreaded calls a return missionary can make: “Mama, I have missed my flight.” The story is hilarious, painful, and weirdly relatable if you’ve ever trusted the wrong time zone. From there, we zoom out to the real journey: Bryson’s missionary service in the San Jose California mission. We talk about growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, showing up consistently without feeling deeply prepared, and the moment the MTC made familiar truths click in a new way. He shares what it’s like to live with companions 24-7, get pushed into leadership early, and realize pride can block learning even when the other person is trying to help you. We also dig into the daily realities of missionary life: waking up on time, learning to teach instead of just “know,” door knocking that unexpectedly leads to real conversions, and the kind of service that builds charity. Bryson reflects on people he still remembers by name, why journaling matters, and why coming home can feel both exhausting and heartbreaking. He closes with a perspective worth sitting with: missions don’t change you on their own, Jesus Christ changes you. If you enjoy honest return missionary stories, faith-building conversations, and practical lessons you can use after the name tag comes off, listen through to the end. Subscribe, share this with someone preparing to serve, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you heard. 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 #303

  The Relentless Pursuit

  Sep 9, 20262h 33mS7

  Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! One moment Jay Edwards is chasing a football future, and the next he’s sitting with the reality of getting cut and having to decide who he is without the jersey. That pivot turns into something bigger: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA competition, and eventually a life built around teaching, coaching, and building other people up through hard work and honest standards. We talk about Jay’s childhood in South Georgia, including what it meant to have his dad return home after years in federal prison and how that changed Jay’s confidence, discipline, and outlook on family. From there we get into the humbling reality of walking into a jiu-jitsu gym as a strong young athlete and learning fast that strength is not the same thing as skill. Jay shares what he learned from amateur and professional fights, what pressure feels like under the lights, and why “fear of regret” can be a better motivator than fear of failure. The conversation also goes deeper than sports. Jay opens up about a manic depressive episode, institutionalization, and the slow process of understanding what was happening in his mind and body. We connect the dots between sleep, movement, fasting, cold therapy, and the small daily choices that can help you stabilize and rebuild. Jay talks family and the importance of having someone by your side that makes you want to do better, be better, and grow through a relentless pursuit of self improvement. We talk about the blessings of community involvement and seeing others, young and old, grab hold of the desire to do more and not stay stagnant. It's a great feeling to have those personal accomplishments and wins but it's a another level to "love someone up" and see them reap the fruits of hard work and dedication. If you’re into wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mental health, coaching youth sports, or just becoming more resilient, you’ll get practical insight and a lot of real talk. If this one hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review so more people can find the show. 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 #302

  Twin LDS Missions In The Philippines

  Aug 26, 20261h 39mS7

  Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Twins Carter and Sawyer Roberts spent nearly their whole childhood side by side, then stepped onto planes that sent them to two different LDS missions in the Philippines. Same country, same base language, neighboring missions and still a completely new kind of loneliness. We talk about what that first real separation does to your confidence, your social instincts, and your faith when your built-in best friend is suddenly not there to lean on. We get practical about missionary life in the Philippines: the Provo MTC versus the Manila MTC, why you don’t truly learn Tagalog until you’re out in the heat talking to real people, and how “Taglish” shows up everywhere. Carter and Sawyer share what actually helped them improve, from studying smarter to simply speaking more and letting members talk to them in the language even when they felt unready. We also dig into companionship life, work ethic, and why going out to serve often fixes tension faster than debating it at home. The most moving moments come from the quiet miracles: a younger sister who prays and then chooses to listen, a husband who waits in a parking lot for years and finally walks into a meeting once, and the shift that happens when you start looking for small blessings instead of only the headline moments. If you care about faith, missionary service, learning a new language, and building spiritual habits that last after the name tag comes off, this conversation delivers. If you enjoyed it, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of their story hit closest to your own life? 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 #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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