It’s good to have friends stand beside you in unexpected times.

In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Mallorie Rasberry and Emily Nowell to talk through Episode 2 of Inn This Together on HGTV and the story behind Scotsman Manufacturing, Laurel Mercantile, and the opening of the Scotsman USA Kitchen store.

From starting a factory in Laurel, Mississippi, to designing the retail space, building American-made products, and watching craftsmen see their work displayed for the first time, this episode gives a closer look at the people, risks, and hard work behind the project.

In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Mallorie Rasberry and Emily Nowell to talk through Episode 1 of Inn This Together on HGTV and what was happening behind the cameras during one of the biggest restoration projects in Laurel history.

Whether you grew up on country music or just love a good story, this episode is a reminder that legacy surrounds us—even alone in the pickup on a brisk fall drive, when the radio rattles out those old songs that make us smile and remember the ones we love.

In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Erin to talk about the power of imagination, the early days of Laurel’s revitalization, and why small towns demand creativity. From purple dinosaurs to downtown murals, Erin reflects on how storytelling, design, and perseverance helped transform her hometown into something beautiful.

Artist and Home Town contributor Adam Trest joins Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry to talk creativity, small-town life, and how legacy often starts with a sketch. From murals to dinnerware, his work proves that art can shape a town—and outlive its maker. Recorded at The Heirloom Hotel in Laurel, Mississippi.

In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, we revisit the early days: forgotten streets, late nights, small acts of faithfulness—and the belief that hard work without knowing the outcome can change everything.

Ben reflects on growing up Southern, learning to build with his hands, and honoring the men who came before him. We talk about storytelling as a Southern art form—and how a life rooted in humility, faith, and purpose becomes the kind of story worth telling long after we’re gone.

What better way to follow our first episode with NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore than by bringing it back down to Earth with a fighter pilot who knows what it means to fly through storms and come out on the other side?

In Episode 2 of The Heirloom Podcast, retired Navy Colonel Craig Ziemba joins us in Laurel, Mississippi, sharing stories from his 11,000+ flight hours, eight combat tours, and the friendships that carried him through it all. As the longtime wingman of astronaut Butch Wilmore, Craig brings both humor and heart—and a clear vision for the kind of legacy that lasts.

At The Heirloom, we believe legacy isn’t just built in big moments—it’s shaped in everyday decisions, forged in hardship, and passed down through consistent living.

Barry “Butch” Wilmore joins us from the International Space Station, sharing his journey from fighter jets to spaceflight, and how his faith in Christ gives footing even in a place with no gravity. While the world may see Butch as “stuck” in space, he sees this as another step in God’s sovereign plan, relying on faith and preparation to bring him peace, joy and purpose in any situation.

🎙 Join Jim Rasberry and Josh Nowell in Laurel, Mississippi as they explore: -Butch Wilmore’s path from Navy test pilot to NASA Commander, Boeing’s Starliner Crew Flight Test -What it’s like to live and work aboard the International Space Station -How faith in Christ sustains in Space and on Earth -The legacy we build through perseverance and trust in God Subscribe to The Heirloom Podcast for more heirloom stories on faith, leadership and leaving a legacy that matters.

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