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The Kenny Chessor Podcast
by Kenny Chessor
Kenny Chessor has some opinions about politics and religion. He uses this podcast to flesh out his thoughts concerning current events, world history, philosophy, and christian writings. Occasionally, he'll be joined by friends who are passionate about these subjects, as well.
Episodes
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Episode 85 - News to Me: Roe Struck Down
In the midst of a summer that won't stop, Kenny finally found time to weigh in on some current events. This episode is all about the landmark reversal of the Roe-v-Wade decision in the case of Dobbs vs Jackson. We covered the initial leaked draft hinting to the decision back in May. After a few...
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Episode 84 - Tales from the Tech w/Sean Kirkendall
Sean Kirkendall is here to talk all things church tech with Kenny. The two met about 20 years ago. Sean was a rambunctious bus kid and Kenny was a rambunctious evangelist. Sean's story is inspirational. He was able to overcome many obstacles to get to where he is today as owner/operator of SK...
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Episode 84 - Camp Nox w/Jon Vazquez and Bryan Madison
Kenny is back at Camp Nox for another year and is joined by the Podfather himself Jon Vazquez and camp director Bryan Madison. Teaming up for a youth camp with two of his closest friends was an incredible experience. The making of this episode was just icing on the cake. The conversation was...
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Episode 83 - Into the Moral Minefield
What to do with ill-gotten knowledge? In this episode, Kenny is joined by close friends and local rapscallions Ramsey Callahan and James Crocker to discuss America's pursuit of Nazi scientists after WWII. They use Annie Jacobson's 'Operation Paperclip' as a springboard into this conversation.…
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Episode 82 - News to Me: Mass Shootings
After the two most recent mass shootings, one at a store in Buffalo NY and the other at an elementary school in Uvalde TX, Kenny took some time to gather his thoughts and voices them here. Information is still coming out concerning the latter, but a picture is starting to form about the nature of...
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Episode 81 - Missionary Tony Adams and the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
Kenny is joined by his friend and hero Missionary Tony Adams. Pastor Tony has been leading efforts to feed, shelter, and place hundreds of Ukrainian refugees since the outbreak of the war. He gives us his firsthand account and catches us up on the incredible things God is doing in Krakow Poland....
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Episode 80 - News to Me: SCOTUS Roe-v-Wade & Elon Musk Buys Twitter
After a reporter obtain a leaked copy of Justice Samuel Alito's first draft opinion in which it appears the Supreme Court of the United States is set to strike down the landmark Roe-v-Wade decision later this year, Kenny decided to discuss it on another installment of News to Me. He discusses…
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Episode 79 - Adventures in Preaching: The Book of Judges
After a longer than anticipated hiatus, Kenny is back to talk a little about what's been keeping him away. He then moves on to another installment of Adventures in Preaching in which he discusses his latest attempt at expository preaching from the book of Judges. As always in this series, he...
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Episode 78 - Ok, Groomer
After last week's hiatus, Kenny is back to talk about the "controversial" Florida Bill that prohibits the instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity with Kindergarten through 3rd grade school children. He also addresses the conservative right's usage of the groomer title to combat a...
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Episode 77: News to Me (Russia/UKR, Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, and Judge KBJ
It's been a minute since Kenny addressed current events so he's serving up some takes on 3 of vastly different news items. First, he tackle the latest in the Russian Ukrainian conflict and the idea of hybrid warfare. Shifting gears to pop culture, he takes on the recent Academy Awards kerfuffle…
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Episode 76: Return of The Podfather Jon Vazquez
Kenny is joined by his friend, mentor, and podfather Pastor Jon Vazquez. This episode is a peak into their ongoing conversation on things related to ministry and life. The guys start off discussing Abraham's trustworthiness being tested by God. During and after, the guys chase rabbits in every...
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Episode 75: The Night I Met Jordan Peterson
On Tuesday March 1st 2022, Kenny traveled to Atlanta GA and met the one and only Jordan Peterson. Dr. Peterson is on a world tour promoting his newest book 'Beyone Order' a follow up to his wildly popular '12 Rules for Life: an Antidote for Chaos.' The subject of that night's lecture was "Abandon...
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Episode 74: Dr. Clay Jackson
In the podcast's first ever long form conversation, Kenny is joined by Dr. Clay Jackson of Memphis TN. Dr. Jackson maintains a private practice in family medicine and leads the palliative medicine program at the West Cancer Center. He also serves as the Associate Fellowship Director for…
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Episode 73 - Adventures in Preaching: The Open Secret of Second Sons
In this installment of Adventures in Preaching, Kenny talks about the origins, preparation, and delivery of his latest message "The Open Secret of Second Sons." He is candid about getting parts of it wrong while preparing and his struggles with delivering it in its entirety. Here are the…
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Episode 72: Chessor Presser Ukraine/Russia Edition
We interrupt our normal posting schedule for a Chessor Presser concerning the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Kenny is under no illusion that the masses are clamoring for his opinion on the matter. Far more knowledgable historians, journalist, and diplomats should be your prime source for...
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Episode 71: Pastor Evan Grizzle
Pastor Evan Grizzle joins us in studio all the way from Wilmington, N.C. He and his wife Ashley host the 'Think on These Things' podcast where they discuss ministry and the christian life. Evan also is a founding member of the 'Mastermind Leadership Collective.' The guys have a little too much…
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Episode 70: Cruising Through Life w/Misty Chessor
In today's episode Kenny is on his best behavior as his wife joins him in studio. That's right making her KCP debut is the lovely, brilliant, and ageless Misty Chessor. Kenny and Misty recently returned from a cruise to the Bahamas and they're here to tell you all about it. Among the things...
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Episode 69: 'The Pastor as Theologian' w/Pastor Caleb Adams
In this episode, Kenny sits down with Pastor Caleb Adams. Bro. Adams serves as the pastor of Christian Life Tabernacle in Memphis, TN. He a strong advocate for biblical preaching, personal evangelism, and revival. His ministry focuses on teaching biblical doctrine, practical Christian living, and...
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Episode 68 - NewsCENSOREDto Me: Whoopi and Joe Edition
It is the 1st week of February 2022 and Kenny is here discussing what's news to him. Specifically, he's talking the controversies surrounding podcaster Joe Rogan and t.v. host Whoopi Goldberg. Why is there an outcry to censor these two cultural commentators and what led to this moment? Kenny has…
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Episode 67 - Adventures in Preaching w/Pastor Dee Jay Shoulders
On this installment of Adventures in Preaching, Kenny is joined by one of his favorite preachers to ever do it. Pastor Dee Jay Shoulders is in studio and talking about some of his more memorable messages. They also discuss some of the recent revivals Pastor Shoulders has experienced as he's...
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Episode 66 - MCU Part Two
In the second installment of Top 5/Bottom 5, the boys are back ranking the worst and best movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recorded on the same afternoon as the previous episode, this picks up where the last ended and plunges the depths of what makes a great movie great and the adverse…
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Episode 65 - Top 5/Worst 5 MCU Characters
In the vast expanse of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which characters are a cut above (or below) the rest? In this episode, Kenny is joined by Zach Smith, Jeremy Edwards, and James Crocker to rank our beloved heroes, villains, and those who fall somewhere in between. Listen in as they pick parts...
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Episode 64: Chairman of the Associated Brotherhood of Christians Dee Jay Shoulders
Pastor Dee Jay Shoulders serves as Chairman of the Associated Brotherhood of Christians. Since 2003, he has served as Senior Pastor at First Apostolic Church in Nashville, Tn. He's the author of 3 fantastic books and preacher of some of the most memorable sermons in Pentecost. Kenny has known...
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Episode 63: From Here to There
In the first episode of 2020, Kenny wants you to go with him from here to there. If you’ve ever heard a call beckoning you to leave where you are and advance into uncharted territories, then this one is for you. By reviewing the story of Abram, Kenny points out some key features in the process of...
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Episode 62: 2021 Year End Review
In the final episode of 2021, Kenny looks back on his first year of podcasting and does some honest inventory. Also, he's handing out report cards to Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump. He also grades the media, health experts, and Kenny Chessor of the Kenny Chessor Podcast. Today's episode is...
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Episode 61: Christmas, Covid, and Crocker
Returning champ James Crocker comes back to the KCP to talk about the latest covid strain and the implications of government overreach. Together James and Kenny co-host 'Prose Before Bros' a weekly podcast in which they discuss books they've read recently, however their off the record…
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Episode 60: Adventures in Preaching *POLISH EDITION
Kenny has now been back in the states for a few weeks and has had time to process the The Apostolic Awakening Conference in full. In this episode, he discusses the challenges of preaching through multiple interpreters and trying to bridge the gap of the cultural divide. He is surprised by a…
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Episode 59 - Bishop M.L. Walls
While overseas, Kenny had the honor of sitting down with the legendary Bishop Walls of Medora, IN. Bishop Walls has a preaching/teaching ministry that has spanned the globe. He faithfully served the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ as World Missions Director for many years. During that time he...
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Episode 58 - Krakow Ka Chow!
In this episode, Kenny sits down with Missionary Tony Adams and Worship Leader Jon Chaudion to discuss the first ever Apostolic Awakening Conference in Krakow, Poland. Kenny and Jon speak candidly about their initial hesitations concerning the trip and how God proved Himself over and over again....
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Episode 57: Poland Update and more News to Me
Its official...THE KCP IS GOING TO POLAND! Thanks to the best listeners in the world, we were able to raise the initial goal to cover the costs of the trip (we think) and anything beyond it will be left with the Missionary for the work in Krakow. After updating you guys with the latest news...
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Episode 56: News to Me and a BIG KCP ANNOUNCEMENT
Discussing news stories from the 4th week of Oct 2021, including the letter/apology from The National School Board Association, Ted Cruz, and Merrick Garland. Also, we break some big news concerning the podcast. You'll want to listen to this episode, my friends....
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Episode 55 - "My poor fool is hanged!" Comedy in a world gone mad
In this episode, Kenny discusses the role of The Fool in the King's Court. More specifically, the role of the comedian in our society. The conversation ranges from Dave Chappelle to William Shakespeare. What is the result of silencing the court's jester? What precedes it? And what does it say…
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Episode 54 - News to Me (Twitter Round-Up)
Kenny is trying a new feature out on the show today. News stories and quotes that won't be afforded 30 mins of air time, but Kenny found interesting enough to engage. Twitter can be a cesspool of toxicity and if not properly navigated can lead to depression and anxiety. Nevertheless, Kenny goes...
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Episdoe 53: Adventures in Preaching (The Devil's Dis-Track & The Paradoxical Position of Victory)
Kenny is back from his vacation with another installment of Adventures in Preaching. Join him as he breaks down two sermons preached over the last month. One from a revival meeting and another from a youth service.
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Episode 52: Culture in Crisis Trans Addendum w/James Crocker
In a special bonus episode of the Culture in Crisis series, Kenny is joined by his long time friend James Crocker. Kenny and James co-host the Prose Before Bros podcast and have known one another for well over 25 years. During the Culture in Crisis series, James filled in as teacher as Kenny...
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Episode 51: Overton's Window in Politics and Religion
How do once extreme and radical political ideas become accepted by the mainstream? For that Kenny turns to political analyst Joseph P. Overton. His conception of the range of politically viable ideas now bears his nam: Overton's Window. Kenny discusses the implications of the window, how it moves...
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Episode 50: Progress > Perfection
On the FIFTIETH episode of The KCP, Kenny is discussing his personal struggle between progress and perfection. A revelation caused him to release his idea of perfection in hopes to experience progress. This show is far from perfect, but we are making progress in the right direction. He will talk…
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Episode 49: Special 'Chessor Presser' Sept 10, 2021
In the first ever KCP Chessor Presser, we discuss the Biden Administration's unconstitutional presidential edict requiring private sector companies w/100+ employees to require vaccines for their workforce. Many have asked Kenny his thoughts on yesterday's (Sept 9th) press conference and this is…
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Episode 48: Pandemics, Endemics, and The Simpson Paradox
Kenny is a glutton for punishment and has yet to lose all his friends, so again he talks about Covid19. Will this episode do the trick in finally leaving him a friendless and pathetic outcast with no prospects for meaningful human relationships? Experts say it might! Join him to know this and…
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Episode 47: Ivermectin and Our Shameless Media "Betters"
Kenny is back to talking Covid19. Specifically, ivermectin and how our media keeps getting it wrong for the same reasons. Late in the show he shares some follow-up thoughts on vaccinations and where he lands on issues that have been raised by the best listeners in the podverse. Links from today's...
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Episode 46: Live Not By Lies Pt 2 - Culture in Crisis Conclusion
In the final installment (we think) of the Culture in Crisis series, Kenny quotes Apostle Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus to make the point that Christians speaking the truth must be done in love. In attempting to correct the narrative of the day we must always seek to be Christ like in…
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Episode 45: Live Not By Lies Pt 1 - Culture in Crisis Series
In part one of Live Not By Lies, Kenny begins to wind down his Culture in Crisis series. Quoting extensively from Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Rod Dreher, the episode focuses on how lies are maintained throughout society by fear and social pressure. Links from today's episode: Live Not By Lies…
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Episode 44: Culture in Crisis - The Benedict Option
In keeping with the series m.o. this episode attempts to answer the question of what Christians can do in a world gone mad. The Benedict Option is a fantastic book by author Rod Dreher that explains a rule of St. Benedict of Nursia. It outlines an effective strategy for christians living in a…
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Episode 43: Adventures in Preaching (Functions of the Fire)
Kenny continues his preaching journey into the expository realm. On Aug 8th 2021, he preached "Functions of the Fire" to Jesus Name Community Church in Walnut, MS. His text came from Acts 28:1-10. This episode is dedicated to breaking down the preparation, process, and delivery. Also mentioned in...
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Episode 42: The Mandates are Immoral (and really dumb)
Kenny has some more opinions on vaccines. Specifically, the morality of Covid Vaccine Mandates and Passports at this point in time. He also answers some questions and addresses some concerns submitted by listeners.
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Episode 41: Vacci Nation
We are talking Covid vaccines in this episode. Specifically, why mistrust in America's truth telling institutions is well earned. They have failed the public on almost every level. That notwithstanding, Kenny still attempts to make the case for vaccine effectiveness in the hopes people can…
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Episode 40: Why Critical Theory and Christianity are Incompatible Pt 2 (Culture in Crisis Series)
More reasons as to why Critical Theory and Christianity are Incompatible. Including: moral asymmetry, adversarial identities within the body of Christ, epistemology, and adding condemnation to groups within the body of Christ.
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Episode 39: Adventures in Preaching (Higher than the Hills & Lost Boys)
Continuing his journey into the expository preaching style, Kenny discusses two sermons he preached in the Florida panhandle on Aug 1st: Higher than the Hills and Lost Boys. In them, he goes verse by verse through Psalm 121:1-8 for "Higher than the Hills and Luke 15:11-32 for "Lost Boys." To hear...
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Episode 38: General Superintendent of the ALJC Bishop Kenny Carpenter
In our first long form conversation, Kenny is joined by none other than the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, Kenny Carpenter. Bishop Carpenter pastors one of the most influential churches in the apostolic movement First Apostolic Church in Maryville, TN. He’s...
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Episode 37: Conversation with Pastor Jon Vazquez (The Podfather)
In this episode, Kenny is joined by the Podfather of The Kenny Chessor Podcast, Jonathon Vazquez. It was the closing months of 2020 at a coffee shop in Tupelo, MS, that Pastor V challenged Kenny to stop procrastinating and go after one of his goals. Thus, The KCP was born in 2021. Pastor Vazquez...
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Kenny Chessor has some opinions about politics and religion. He uses this podcast to flesh out his thoughts concerning current events, world history, philosophy, and christian writings. Occasionally, he'll be joined by friends who are passionate about these subjects, as well.
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