You’ll learn how CIA is transforming lives through Christ-centered programs like literacy classes, life-skills training, addiction recovery, and the Better Dads initiative. Michael also shares about the upcoming 8th Annual Roast & Toast Fundraiser on June 26th at Chenal Country Club—honoring Jennifer Lancaster and featuring keynote speaker State Treasurer John Thurston and DJ Williams of KARK as MC.

If you’ve ever doubted that one man’s obedience could change generations, this episode will restore your faith and stir your heart to action.

New Podcast Episode Out Now! From Chains to Change: Michael Johninson on Faith, Literacy & Second Chances

Today on Arkansas 1st Reports, I sit down with Michael Johninson, Executive Director of Compassion In Action Re-entry, whose powerful testimony and mission are transforming lives inside jails, courtrooms, and transitional housing across Arkansas.

Hear how God turned a prison cell into a ministry calling—and why you don’t want to miss the upcoming 8th Annual Roast & Toast Fundraiser honoring Jennifer Lancaster on June 26th at Chenal Country Club.

In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox is joined by Retired Army Colonel Conrad Reynolds, a 29-year veteran and Military Intelligence Officer, to discuss the critical issue of election integrity in Arkansas. As CEO of the Arkansas Voter Integrity Initiative, Colonel Reynolds is leading the charge for hand-marked, hand-counted paper ballots across the state.

Together, they unpack the national call from President Trump to return to paper ballots, what Arkansas counties are doing at the JP level, and whether Governor Sarah Sanders is truly working on election reform as she claims. They also expose the behind-the-scenes pressure from the State Board of Election Commissioners and share what YOU can do to protect your vote and restore trust in our elections.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation with a decorated military leader turned election reform warrior.

In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox sits down with 1SG Bryan Norris (Ret.), a decorated combat veteran turned election integrity warrior. From leading combat missions overseas to launching the first successful countywide petition for paper ballot voting in Arkansas, Bryan has never backed down from a fight. Hear how his citizen-led effort in Independence County made national history, how he stood firm through legal challenges all the way to the state’s Supreme Court, and what’s next as citizen-led ballot initiatives come under attack from legislation like the “Hammer Bills.” This is a must-hear episode for every patriot concerned about election integrity, voter transparency, and the right of We the People to control how our votes are cast and counted.