Fr. Justin Clemente joins Episode 94 of The Town Square Podcast to explain Anglican Christianity—from liturgy, incense, and the sacraments to the Book of Common Prayer and the Daily Office. Fr. Clemente describes how ancient patterns of worship engage the whole person, train Christians to pray, and connect modern believers with centuries of Christian faith and practice.
The conversation also introduces Lamb of God Anglican Church, a new congregation taking root in Covington. Fr. Clemente discusses what he calls a “quiet revival” among young men seeking traditional Christianity, why those men need pastoral care and community, and how Lamb of God hopes to combine historic conviction with genuine hospitality: “Come and see.”
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After several weeks of candidate interviews, Trey Bailey and Gabriel Stovall return behind the microphones to reflect on a busy season, share personal updates, and preview the future of The Town Square Podcast. From college graduations and family vacations to international travel and the lessons that come from seeing America through fresh eyes, this episode offers an honest look at life beyond the headlines.
The hosts also unveil exciting plans for the podcast’s next chapter, including youth-led episodes, conversations featuring guests with differing perspectives, and expanded coverage across East Metro communities. It’s a conversation about growth, curiosity, and continuing the mission of building unity—not uniformity.
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Detective DJ Seals of the Covington Police Department joins The Town Square Podcast for Episode 92 as the show returns to regular programming after the Candidate Conversations series. Known by many as the familiar voice of local radio and Miracle League baseball, DJ shares his journey from broadcasting to law enforcement, his return to CPD, and the specialized work he now does investigating fraud, forgery, identity theft, and scams.
This conversation is both practical and personal, covering the emotional tactics scammers use through relationship fraud, fake warrants, toll texts, funeral scams, Bitcoin machines, and social media deception. DJ offers clear advice for families, caregivers, churches, civic groups, and older adults while also sharing his passion for community education, justice for victims, and the joy he finds announcing Miracle League baseball in Newton County.
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Commissioner Demond Mason joins The Town Square Podcast for Episode 91 of the Candidate Conversations series. Mason, the current Newton County Board of Commissioners representative for District 2, shares his journey from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Newton County, his call into public service, and how faith, family, ministry, and community involvement shaped his leadership.
In this conversation, Mason discusses his record in office, including Salem Road widening, Denny Dobbs Park improvements, the new Senior Enrichment Center, economic development, public safety, and efforts to support Newton County’s unsheltered residents. He also explains why he is seeking re-election and how he views servant leadership in local government.
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Tamara Strong, candidate for Newton County Board of Commissioners District 2, joins The Town Square Podcast for this Candidate Conversations episode. A lifelong Newton County resident, wife, mother, woman of faith, and community advocate, Strong shares why she decided to run and how her campaign message — “Your Voice, Our Future” — reflects her desire to listen to residents and serve the community.
In the conversation, Strong discusses economic development, public safety, youth programs, transparency, town halls, emergency response, and her vision for “One Newton.” She also shares her heart for family, faith, cooking, and community connection as voters prepare for the May 19 primary.
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Jodi Lewis, candidate for Georgia House District 118, joins The Town Square Podcast for Episode 89 of the Candidate Conversations series. In this conversation, Lewis shares her story as a Newton County homeowner, mother, entrepreneur, communications strategist, and first-time candidate seeking to represent a district that includes south Newton County, all of Butts County, and much of Monroe County.
The conversation covers affordability, housing costs, healthcare, property taxes, education, school safety, and Lewis’s advocacy work connected to Miya’s Law. Lewis also discusses the importance of communication, accountability, and working across political differences to focus on the real issues facing District 118.
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State Representative Houston Gaines joins The Town Square Podcast for Episode 88 of the Candidate Conversations series to discuss his campaign for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. Gaines shares his background as an Athens native, eighth-generation northeast Georgian, small-business professional, and current member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
In this conversation, Trey and Gabriel talk with Gaines about public service, his legislative record, the Baker-Coleman Act, immigration enforcement, public safety, fiscal responsibility, housing affordability, small business growth, agriculture, constituent service, and why he believes now is the right time to run for Congress.
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Wendell McNeal, candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 114, joins The Town Square Podcast for another episode in our Candidate Conversations series. McNeal shares his story of growing up in Gordon and Milledgeville, losing his father at a young age, building a business from the ground up, and eventually growing a Curtis Mathis franchise into multiple locations before transitioning into real estate and community investment.
In this conversation, McNeal discusses property taxes, public education funding, senior tax relief, data centers, Rivian, economic development, and the importance of protecting quality of life while encouraging responsible growth. He also reflects on his time working with the Georgia House Judiciary Committee, his role as a Georgia presidential elector, and why he describes himself as a “workhorse, not a show horse.”
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Nytravious “Nytro” Smith joins The Town Square Podcast for this Candidate Conversations episode as a candidate for Newton County Board of Commissioners District 4. A lifelong Newton County resident, Eastside High School graduate, ordained minister, community coach, and tradesman, Smith shares how his roots in Green Acres, Nelson Heights, Newton County Schools, and the Washington Street Community Center shaped his desire to serve.
In this conversation, Smith discusses his campaign theme, “Preserving Newton. Preparing for the Future,” and outlines his thoughts on growth, taxes, economic development, housing, transparency, workforce development, and county-wide collaboration. He also explains his “Visionary Mentor” approach to leadership and why he believes Newton County needs fresh energy, accountability, and long-term planning.
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Fayth Park, a conservative candidate in the special election for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, joins Candidate Conversations to share her journey from a blue-collar California family and collegiate wrestling to motherhood, community advocacy and a grassroots run for Congress. Park explains why she believes voters want a representative who will continue showing up after Election Day.
The conversation examines Park’s call for a pause and impact studies on data-center development, along with her views on affordability, healthcare access, immigration, school choice, skilled trades and the federal debt. Georgia’s special election is July 28, 2026; if no candidate wins a majority, the top two advance to an August runoff.
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