Music as a spiritual experience rather than a performance with Worship Pastor Tom Webster

Music as a spiritual experience rather than a performance with Worship Pastor Tom Webster

Why do churches sing? What is worship actually supposed to accomplish? Brad Maule sits down with First Baptist Nacogdoches Worship Pastor Tom Webster to discuss the purpose of worship music, church history, and why music remains one of the most powerful ways people connect with God. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas. Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education. Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your Shows Find Made in Nacogdoches on: – Apple Podcasts – Spotify – Amazon Music – iHeartRadio – And all major podcast platforms Thanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!

What to do with Memorial Hospital with Philip Blackburn: Physicist, Professor, Inventor

What do Memorial Hospital, Stephen F. Austin State University, amateur radio, and wildlife tracking all have in common? Philip Blackburn. In this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, Brad Maule sits down with one of East Texas' most fascinating minds to discuss his career as an SFA physics professor, his work designing radio tracking equipment for wildlife research, his passion for amateur radio, and his leadership helping guide Memorial Hospital through one of the most challenging periods in its history. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas. Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education. Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your Shows Find Made in Nacogdoches on: – Apple Podcasts – Spotify – Amazon Music – iHeartRadio – And all major podcast platforms Thanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!

From Mexico to East Texas leader: Juan Gonzalez's Incredible Story

Juan Gonzalez's story is one of perseverance, gratitude, and service. Born in Mexico and arriving in East Texas at age 10 without speaking English, Juan shares how supportive teachers, family values, and community members helped shape his journey. Today he serves as a banker, community advocate, and former Rotary Club president dedicated to improving financial literacy and creating opportunities for others. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas. Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education. Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your Shows Find Made in Nacogdoches on: – Apple Podcasts – Spotify – Amazon Music – iHeartRadio – And all major podcast platforms Thanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!

The Story Behind Nacogdoches Cigar Company

Brad Maule sits down with David Sowell of the Nacogdoches Cigar Company for a conversation that starts with cigars and quickly turns into local history, tobacco farming, and the forgotten cigar factories that once existed in Nacogdoches. Along the way, Brad discovers he's been doing cigars completely wrong, and David explains why premium cigars are about far more than smoking—they're about craftsmanship, community, and conversation. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas. Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education. Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your Shows Find Made in Nacogdoches on: – Apple Podcasts – Spotify – Amazon Music – iHeartRadio – And all major podcast platforms Thanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!

Pt. 2 From Nacogdoches to Green Beret: Childhood, Family and Military Service - Casey Kennedy

Welcome to Part 2 of this Episode of Made in Nacogdoches. Casey Kennedy, a former Green Beret opens up about growing up in East Texas, surviving a chaotic childhood, joining the military, and discovering purpose through service. From wild camping stories to Army basic training, this episode is packed with unforgettable moments. If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas. Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education. Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your Shows Find Made in Nacogdoches on: – Apple Podcasts – Spotify – Amazon Music – iHeartRadio – And all major podcast platforms Thanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!