Mom Arrested For Confronting Bullies at Son’s School

Jamie Rathburn has attracted national attention by getting arrested  after she  entered her child’s school without authorization, shouted “threateningly” at several eight and nine-year-olds and went on a curse-filled tirade against a teacher, according to a report and reported on Fox News. Ms. Rathburn was  upset that the school was not doing enough to stop bullying against her son and felt she could better explain to the other kids that type of behavior was unacceptable.  Ms. Rathburn join me on The Morning Answer to tell her side of the story.

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HLN Spotlights Todd Kohlhepp Murders

Prominent Upstate SC realtor Todd Kohlhepp’s double life fell apart when he was arrested Nov. 3, 2016 after authorities found Kala Brown chained up in a shipping container on Kohlhepp’s 96-acre Woodruff property. Ms. Brown had been missing from nearby Anderson, SC for two months. Kohlhepp was  charged with kidnapping Brown, sexually assaulting her and killing Charlie David Carver, who was Brown’s boyfriend at the time. He was later charged with killing a Spartanburg couple, Johnny Coxie and Meagan McCraw Coxie, before confessing to the Superbike quadruple murder, a homicide investigation going on since Nov. 6, 2003 when he shot Scott Ponder, Brian Lucas, Beverly Guy and Chris Sherbert  at a Chesnee, SC motorcycle shop.

HLN’s new original series “Lies, Crimes & Video” is an eight-part true crime show giving viewers an intimate look inside huge criminal investigations. The series will be featuring the Todd Kohlhepp story this  Saturday,  June 15th at 8 p.m. ET/PT.  CLICK TO WATCH A PREVIEW

Kohlhepp is serving out seven life sentences in a South Carolina prison after being convicted of killing these seven people.  Daniel Gross, now with The Greenville News, was working with The Spartanburg Herald when authorities arrested Kohlhepp and has followed the case since.  Todd Kohlhepp continues to write Daniel from prison.  Daniel talks with me about his “unusual” relationship with Todd Kohlhepp.

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Dennis Prager Visits With The Morning Answer

Dennis Prager is one of America’s most respected radio talk show hosts and always listed as one of the top hosts in the country by Talkers. Dennis has been broadcasting on radio in Los Angeles since 1982. His popular show became nationally syndicated in 1999 and airs live, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to Noon (Pacific Time) from his home station, KRLA. Widely sought after by television shows for his opinions, Dennis has appeared on Fox and Friends, Red Eye, Hardball, Hannity, CBS Evening News, The Today Show and many others.  PragerU has become one of the leading conservative voices in America and has introduced us to some great young leaders.  Dennis recently published The Rational Bible: Genesis which is the continuation of his bestselling five-part commentary, The Rational Bible.  It’s a privilege to call Dennis a colleague and to be heard on the same radio station as someone like him.  Take a few minutes to listen…..[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10134675/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5474d5/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”bottom” theme=”custom”]

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Larry Elder…”The Sage from South Central”

Larry’s Bio from LarryElder.com : A “firebrand” according to “Daily Variety,” best-selling author and radio talk-show host Larry Elder has a take-no-prisoners style, using such old-fashioned things as evidence and logic. Larry shines the bright light of reasoned analysis on many of the myths and hypocrisies apparent in our system of government, our society, and the media itself. He slays dragons and topples sacred cows using facts, common sense and a ready wit.  “The Larry Elder Show,” a top-rated daily program from 12noon to 2 p.m. (PT) on CRN with a re-broadcast on KRLA AM 870 in Los Angeles from 9pm to 11pm (PT) in Los Angeles, and is also available to his fans — the Elderados — via audio podcasts at www.larryelderado.com. Known to his listeners as the “Sage From South Central,” Larry sizzles on the airwaves with his thoughtful insight on the day’s most provocative issues, to the delight, consternation, and entertainment of his listeners.

Larry’s latest book,  A Lot Like Me: A Father and Son’s Journey to Reconciliation, is his story of reconciliation with his father. It’s message we all should hear.  Take a minute to listen as I woke Larry up early one morning to join The Morning Answer at 8:30a…..5:30a in LA!![podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10135289/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5474d5/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”bottom” theme=”custom”]

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Gay Couple Files Suit Against Trump Administration/McMaster

 A same-sex couple in Greenville have filed a lawsuit  against South Carolina and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services because they were not accepted to participate in a foster care program run by Miracle Hill Ministries in Upstate SC.  The couple says their application was denied last month by Miracle Hill Ministries for failing to meet the agency’s religious criteria.

Eden Rogers and Brandy Welch said they chose Miracle Hill because they are the largest fostering agency in the Upstate. LGBT advocates,  who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the couple,  argue since the agency receives taxpayer dollars, they should not be able to discriminate based on religion or sexual orientation.

“Governor McMaster’s position has nothing to do with keeping anyone from fostering children and has everything to do with protecting Miracle Hill’s ability to exercise its own religious freedom,” a statement released from the Governor’s office said.

Sandy Furnell, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Miracle Hill Ministries joined Joey Hudson on The Morning Answer to discuss  how they attempted to work with the couple, by providing a list of other foster care programs, and explained why it’s important to their organization to remain true to their religious beliefs.[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10010042/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5474d5/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”bottom” theme=”custom”]

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Miracle Hill in Motion

Miracle Hill exists that homeless children and adults receive food and shelter with compassion, hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and move toward healthy relationships and stability.

– Their Vision –

That each South Carolina Upstate county has adequate and accessible resources for homeless children, women, and men.  Compassionate services point individuals to Christ and move them toward wholeness, stability, and healthy relationships.

 

– Who They Are –

  • Miracle Hill is a leader in providing transformative care for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those we serve.
  • Founded in 1937, we are a non-profit organization in the Upstate of South Carolina dedicated to providing extensive services to individuals and families in the form of food, shelter, clothing, counseling, personal development, addiction recovery support, and residential and foster care for children.
  • With the help of generous donors and volunteers, we have become the largest and most comprehensive provider of shelter and food to homeless children and adults in Upstate South Carolina – with nine facility locations and transitional housing throughout Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Pickens counties.
  • Miracle Hill plays a leadership and facilitative role in the community by partnering with other local service organizations to provide for the diverse needs of the homeless population.

 

– What They Do –

  • Serves thousands of meals to those living in our shelters.
  • Provides safe, warm shelter for nearly 3000 homeless and hurting children, women and men each year.
  • Serves homeless children through our Miracle Hill Boys’ Shelter, Homes for Life shelter for at-risk young men, the Miracle Hill Children’s Home, and our foster care recruitment and placement program.
  • Offers four emergency homeless shelters – Shepherd’s Gate and three Rescue Missions located in Greenville, Spartanburg and Cherokee counties.
  • Leads two recovery programs for those facing life-dominating addictions (Overcomers for men and Renewal for women) and transitional housing for program graduates.
  • Operates eight thrift stores and an auto sales operation where your donations and purchases equal shelter, food, and miracles for the homeless.
  • Employs trained staff who provide case management, personal and group counseling, daily devotions and educational opportunities for those in our care.
  • Relies on thousands of committed volunteers to provide the necessary manpower to help the ministry accomplish its mission.

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