Son of the Law

In this special father-daughter conversation, I sit down with my 22-year-old daughter, Maryanna, to talk about college, faith, friendships, career ambitions, and life after graduation.We explore the value of education, developing personal convictions, small-town versus college-town living, and her desire to become a more well-rounded, well-read person. Along the way, we discuss books, coffee, Jesus, discipleship, and what excites her about the future.An honest conversation about growing up, finding your own way, and becoming who you want to be.

Where did I come from? Where am I? Where am I going?In Part 3 of my conversation with Ben St. Pierre, we tackle three big questions we all wrestle with at some point in life. Through stories of faith, family, career transitions, and unexpected hardships, Ben shares how his journey has shaped his perspective on purpose, relationships, and his calling to ministry.We talk about the people who show up when life gets hard, the difference between success and fulfillment, and how to find direction when life doesn’t go according to plan.Three questions. One honest conversation. And a reminder that sometimes the unexpected turns in life lead us exactly where we need to be.

In this episode we sit down with Lawson City Administrator Stan Dobbins to talk about the projects, challenges, growth and decisions shaping Lawson, Missouri.Stan gives an update on the Raum Bridge project and explains the challenges behind getting a major infrastructure project across the finish line. We also talk about the Salem Road extension, the upcoming west-side roundabout, new construction and home renovations, street repairs, nuisance properties and the challenges of balancing today's needs with Lawson's future growth.The conversation also covers the new e-bike ordinance, improvements at City Lake, and the Lawson Park Board's recent recognition for its playground project.But beyond the projects, Chris and Stan talk about what it's really like to serve as a City Administrator in a small town—juggling competing priorities, managing limited resources, responding to residents and trying to plan for what Lawson will look like years from now.It's a conversation about infrastructure, growth, government, community and the future of a town that many of us call home.

In this episode, I sit down with my son for a funny and honest conversation about high school, friends, growing up, and figuring out who you are. We also get into the lingo kids his age are using—and Dad quickly realizes he has some catching up to do.We may see our kids around town, at church, school, or the ball field, but sometimes it takes a different conversation to really hear them.This was a fun way for me to get to know my son a little differently—and hopefully give you a few laughs along the way.

What’s it really like to be the mayor of a small town?In this episode, I sit down with former Lawson Mayor Greg Taylor to talk about life in the mayor’s seat—from the challenges and expectations that come with leading a small community to the people and places that make Lawson home.But this conversation quickly became about much more than being mayor. I learned about Greg’s career, his commitment to an early-morning workout routine, and the story behind his new marriage.At 61 years young, Greg Taylor isn’t slowing down—he may just be getting started.It’s a conversation about leadership, work, health, marriage, and what it looks like to keep chasing the next chapter of life right here in a small town.