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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 37:30

Sermon, "Colossians 3:12-17," by John Paternoster during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

S5 E22 - Prostitution in the Gilded Age: The Tragic Story of Ella Lester's Trio 1872

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 24:56

In this episode I discuss the history of prostitution post-civil war to the turn of the century in Michigan. I discuss the moral influence on the circuit courts, and examine the story of Ella Lester in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1872 when three men came calling on her at the same time, and the tragic result of that encounter.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com

(Creating Dementia Solutions 78) Personal Stories: Helping Those Experiencing Dementia NOW

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 12:53

Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how folks have stepped into the caregiving role in support of a loved one with dementia.On this episode, Miles for Memories volunteer Christi Losinski, marketing director at Lakeview Assisted Living in Battle Creek, discusses the journey that led her to identify with the Miles for Memories mission, volunteer and become a caregiver.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.

E300: Tackling Food and Nutrition Systems Change at the Kellogg Foundation

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 27:38

Kelly Brownell interviews Jon-Paul Bianchi, Director of Systems Change at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, about the foundation's systems-change approach linking food, health, early childhood, and family economic security to address inequities affecting children and families. Bianchi describes his path from PhD research to policy work and then to Kellogg, and explains how integrated grantmaking focuses upstream on policies, practices, resource flows, narratives, and long-term investment in people and relationships rather than isolated programs. He highlights Vermont's inclusion of food quality in childcare ratings and the foundation's Farm to Early Childhood efforts connecting procurement, regional food systems, and state policy, with examples from states like North Carolina, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and notes Brazil's national local purchasing policy as a model for success. Transcript As I was mentioning before we got started, I've long admired the work of the Kellogg Foundation. Working with the concept of food systems or connecting agriculture with nutrition and thinking about regenerative agricultures. There are a lot of places where your foundation was out front. So, I salute you and your colleagues for that. And it'll be interesting to find out what's happening right now. Tell us a little bit about yourself, and how did you get into the philanthropic work and your work with Kellogg in particular? I'm Jon-Paul Bianchi. I'm the director of the Systems Change team at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. And what that essentially means is I'm the director of national programs at the foundation. But we call it systems change because we really do see in the different areas of work that we focus on- health, family economic security, food, and early childhood- that these things are all interconnected by some distinct systems. But also, common systems that overlap across them. And so, that's the approach that we take. And I'll spend some time sort of diving into that today. You know, to answer the question of how I got here... you know, a master stroke of luck. I was set to be an academic researcher. I was working on my PhD at the University of Wisconsin. I was ABD and decided that I didn't want to be a researcher and I wanted to work in policy. And I moved to Colorado to take a job sort of sight unseen, being the policy director of an organization that worked in K-12 and children's health, and food and early childhood education. And did that for a few years and learned to translate research into practice; into policy. And was giving a presentation and got a tap on a shoulder from somebody that worked at the Kellogg Foundation who was interested in what I was saying. And we had one conversation, and six months later, I wound up having a new job and leaving Colorado and moving to Michigan. That was 15 years ago. Well, you went into this with a great background having done the science as a graduate student and then into the policy world. And you're right, the intersection of those two is really where the magic can occur. You began talking about this, but let's talk about it a little bit more. So, when you say that there are systems that cut across different problems like food and health and economic security, etc., and I know you structured your team to reflect that cross-cutting kind of view of things. But tell us a little bit more about that. And how is this different than what's usually done, and how does it affect the way your work gets carried out? So, big picture at the Kellogg Foundation, we envision a society where every child can thrive. But we know that there's too many kids and families that still can't access good food or quality childcare, or their parents can't find quality jobs because of inequities that are embedded in the policies and the practices and narratives that shape our systems. And so, having a multi-issue integrated grant making team, it's made us more effective by better understanding the points of intersection and collaboration across those bodies of work. So, our food systems program officers are in the same team, and they work closely with our program officers in early childhood and family economic security and health. And those collaborations strengthen the work in a variety of ways. We have experts in each of those areas, but because they're spending time with each other and working in the same team, they're exposed to, and they learn about each other's work and each other's worlds. And that creates powerful collaborations in the foundation, but more importantly, out in the field. And it helps us to see that we can't fix any of these systems, including food systems, with surface level or patch kinds of solutions. We really have to work together to get upstream and focus on policies, focus on practices, focus on resource flows and narratives that really sustain the inequities that we see. And so, the foundation partners with organizations to dismantle barriers in food systems in the other areas so that children and families can access quality food. But I think we also recognize that's about investing in people. And it's about investing in people over time to drive transformational change in any of these systems, including food. For people listening to this who aren't in the world of philanthropy or academics or science or policy they might be saying, "Well, this kind of makes common sense. Isn't this the way it's usually done?" And in fact, it's not usually done to have this cross-cutting work accomplished the way you're doing it. It's actually a pretty impressive thing. Yes, thank you. And I have a lot of respect for our philanthropic partners and peers, and we work very closely with a lot of large and small foundations. And I think the adage in philanthropy is you know one foundation you know one foundation. So, we do it this way and somebody else will do it differently. And I think there's a lot of connection for us back to our founder. You mentioned Will Keith Kellogg at the top of the call. He was ahead of his time in terms of understanding the interconnectedness between food and the land and opportunity and people's education. And a lot of that came out of his tradition as a Seventh Day Adventist. But also, I think just as a person coming up in the Depression and seeing what happened afterwards and really beginning to understand in his own community of how these things were sort of connected to one another. And so, for us, both inside and outside the foundation, systems change really means betting on people long term to reshape those systems from the outside in. But also, from the inside out. And that's really what we're striving for. You mentioned the history of Dr. Kellogg. The history of that family is so interesting, and what went on in, you know, the sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan, and how the concept of breakfast cereals came about. And how the focus on natural foods was so important. It's worth spending a little time even on just Wikipedia to try to find out what that history is, because I find it fascinating. So, let's go back to food and go a little bit deeper and talk about what this systems approach looks like in practice. You're a philanthropic organization. You exist in the context of a capitalist society where businesses are out to do as well as they can. How is the foundation's work different from, say, funding a food pantry, launching a single nutrition program somewhere, which is what typically might be done? Yes, I think what we intend to do and how I think our systems approach is a little different from, say, you know, funding a single nutrition program, is that we mean to design and redesign practice and policy based on how kids and families actually live their lives. Right? So, where food and health and early childhood and family economic security show up together in a community, right? Families experience these things simultaneously in their everyday lives. They don't experience these things in silos. And so, we try to have our team and our work reflect that. So, instead of treating food as a narrow problem to fix with one program, we try to think about how the entire system around a child and their caregivers works or doesn't work and find those opportunities and levers to move that whole system. I'll give you a concrete example that will bring in our colleague Linda Jo Doctor, who you mentioned at the top of the conversation. Early in my time at the foundation, I was a reviewer for the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant. This was an Obama era competitive grant process for building early childhood systems in states. And the state of Vermont did something really interesting that I had the good fortune to review as part of that team. They included the quality of food and access to fresh, healthy food in childcare centers as part of their quality rating and improvement system for childcare. They didn't just talk about teacher quality or curriculum or reflective practice. They actually said, "If we care about child development, then what children are eating every day in those childcare centers is part of what quality means." That's a systems approach. They connected food policy and procurement directly into early childhood policy and practice so that nutrition and education and child wellbeing were all being advanced simultaneously. I brought that back to the foundation and brought it back to Linda. And we had a really great conversation about it, and then another, and then another, and then another. And that experience helped shape how I think and how many people think about our work at the foundation. And it led to things like the expansion of our Farm to Early Childhood work, which again, leans heavily on procurement as the strategy to drive systems change, but connects it into early childhood policy. Tell us about that. You know, the Vermont example you gave is a terrific one. And you talked about Farm to Early Childhood. What does that mean in practice? In practice for the foundation, it really leaned heavily first on, sort of, understanding the landscape of where there was capacity to connect regional food hubs, farmers and producers and growers to systems of early childhood. At the same time that you have these burgeoning and developing systems of early care and education with regard to financing and sophistication, you have something similar going on in them in the food system movement, depending on the state that you're in. And so, we work diligently in a subset of states to really connect those policy levers, pull them together, and try to create essentially more situations like Vermont, you had partnership at the local community level, at the regional level, and then at the state systems level. So, syncing up the actual practice on the ground, syncing up how the relationships between different organizations are formed and maintained with regards to better food and early childhood. But then also trying to codify that into state policy and practice. And we did that for a number of years and had remarkable success in places like Iowa and Wisconsin and even in North Carolina, and a handful of other states. And we very much saw this as a build off our successful farm-to-school work, but doing it in a system that comparatively in terms of early childhood, was a little more fragile, right? And it wasn't necessarily as easy to do it, but all the more important and helpful because of the age and the vulnerability of the kids and families that we're talking about. The systems approach is very powerful, and so I'm going to ask a question not to be challenging, but to in some ways give you a softball for proving the systems approach. If at the end of the day, the most important thing in a childcare setting is to get healthy food into the bodies of the children so they can thrive intellectually and medically and everything else. Couldn't you accomplish that by just giving a good shopping list, a Costco shopping list to the daycare directors, and they could go buy good foods? And why does it need to be connected with farmers and, you know, the broader connection into the community at large, why is that important? Yes. Well, backing up, I wouldn't want to state, as an early childhood person, that the only thing that, you know, makes an early childhood program high quality would be the quality of the food and that that would, you know, lead to optimal child development and school readiness. I think, you know, there's other things in there that actually matter too. But this is definitely a key component. I would say, you know, to your question, that that system that you named already exists. We have the Child and Adult Care Food Program. We have the ability to subsidize the cost of food, and to have that good shopping list in play. But, I think, what the systems approach does is it asks different questions, right? It seeks to say, where does the food come from? How is it grown? Who is benefiting economically, right? How are schools and childcare centers and farmers and communities connected? And how do we strengthen those, connections and relationships so that we can begin to shift policy and practice so that children and families can reliably have access to good food. And they know that it's coming from the community in which they're situated. And the people on the side that are actually producing the food, the farmers and the folks doing procurement and others, that they're actually connected to it too. And they know where the food is going. And so there is this social kind of interstitial benefit to connecting those systems in a way that I think brings value beyond just you get a healthy meal today. I think it begins to shift culture. And if you could shift culture in the institutions that people are participating in, you can actually shift culture in people. So, you could see if a parent that potentially wasn't exposed to that before, or maybe didn't have access, or didn't know how to get access to that kind of food, if their expectations suddenly shifted because in their childcare program they're getting access to quality food, that then becomes an opportunity to engage in a different way. But it also becomes an opportunity for that parent to become empowered and to come together with other parents and other community members and begin to insist that's a reality in everyday life for them. That becomes a norm rather than an exception. I really like your answer because, you know, in some ways, people in our country have become distant from their food. You know, it used to be you could just go to the store, and there might've been one agent between you and who grew the food. The farmer would deliver it to, and now there are factories and machines that process the food, and 10 steps, and it comes from different countries, and all that kind of thing. And what you're talking about is shrinking that gap again to decrease the distance, so people are more in touch. And you could easily see that if the food is coming from farmers and the daycare providers know that they're going to feel better about the food. They're more likely to tell a story about it to the children. The farmer might come to the daycare center, or the children go to the farm. And you could see there's a lot more going on here than nutrition, and that's the beauty of this systems approach, isn't it? I mean, the children want to have a garden, right? I mean, how many times have we seen that? It seems like a small thing in early childhood, but just that simple act of having a garden and being able to understand how things are cultivated and grown. Even for a small child, and I have two small kids, we have a small garden in our backyard: it's meaningful. And it also, I think, establishes a norm that the tomato that you pick off the vine or the pole bean that you pick off, that you eat, that you find just unbelievably delicious, then that becomes normative for them. That's a normative experience, and kids are not as frightened by things when they encounter it. And I think we have a real opportunity in the early childhood space to link up those two systems to say, "Yes, we can affect change." And I think that, again, back to this notion of investing in people long term, the investment in those kids long term and what they come to expect will be the norm matters very much to how we think about our work at the Kellogg Foundation. So you're talking about both practices and policies and a cross-sector approach to these things. And let's talk about policy for a moment. Where does policy typically break down? And what kind of people need to be at the table, and what sort of partnerships need to be established in order to have better food policy? I think if we take seriously that food policy is cross-sector, I believe that we need to build tables that look like the food system. And that means not just public health experts or nutrition advocates or academics, but farmers and food workers, and those childcare providers and teachers, and leaders in K-12, and tribal leaders, community organizers, local state government officials, right? And the funders, right? The funders who are willing to invest in the long slow work of doing systems change. And, you know, one place I would highlight is in your home state of North Carolina. For years, there was significant investment that helped really build a dense ecosystem. You established regional food hubs and meat processing infrastructure, and anchor institutions into schools and early childhood centers. And a really strong network of organizers and philanthropic partners. And that made it possible to fully integrate farm to early childhood in your state's definition of early childhood. And as an aside, I would say North Carolina was also one of the leading states back when I was first coming into the field of building out a high-quality system of childcare. North Carolina led that. And so, these two things converging is a very powerful example, but again, we're getting back to local sourcing. We're getting back to bigger things than just doing food education, right? Those things are now built into the system. And they're not just a side project of the system. They actually are the system. So, you're talking about a foundation doing a lot more than getting proposals, seeing what needs to be funded, and then sending money out the door. You're talking about connecting people in innovative and unique ways. And building bridges that didn't exist before. And getting people to understand the systems change approach. And it just can lead to so many interesting and innovative things that just weren't possible using traditional models. So, really my hat's off to the work you do, and I can see why it's creating such powerful outcomes. One piece I would be remiss if I didn't say this, right? What makes all those partnerships work or fall apart? Usually, it's not the brilliance of a single policy idea or practice idea. I. Sort of. Sound like a broken record, but I'm going to come back to this. Investing in that people infrastructure that sits underneath it is really important. And the places that we find that make progress in any of the issues we're talking about, family economic security, food, health, Medicaid, early childhood, K-12, right? The places that make progress really do have varied and diverse voices at the table, and they're able to build real trust. And they're able to cultivate champions and also the next generation of champions and the next generation of champions who can move between those sectors, right? And the funders are involved, but they really understand that they're financing relationships and governance and people. They're not financing programs. And I think as a grant maker, that's an interesting distinction to think about. Think we know it implicitly and we know it when we see it. It's a lot harder to stick it in a white paper and define it and disseminate it in Stanford Social Innovation Review, for example. No, I totally agree. In the work that we've done over the years with, uh, community partners in Durham, it's been my impression that they get this systems thing from the very get-go. That they understand that if poverty is too severe, then nothing else is going to work, and if housing is a problem, then these other things are going to be affected in pretty serious ways. And they understand the importance of these. And in a way you're letting the flowers bloom. You're taking, I think, what some people understand intuitively and would like to accomplish, but they've been forced into silos. And then once a funder comes along and can allow this to prosper, I think it's sort of a natural thing that occurs. I think so. And I think the tricky thing there is to not be seduced by the programmatic solution. Like, do you remember several years ago when the notion of collective impact was this very popular term that folks talked about? And it's a good thing. I mean, I think the framework and the model is powerful, and it's a useful thought exercise. But what I found in a lot of collective impact work was that it focused very much on aligning the programs. Sufficiently funding the programs and aligning the programs, but not the human side of design and redesign of how do those programs function, right? Who do they serve? Who's at the table when building them or rebuilding them? Do you have the ability to change them midstream if you feel that you need to? And I think a slightly different approach with systems change is you're sort of engaging in a loose hold of the policies and the practices and the issues to give people and the people infrastructure and the relationships time to come together and figure out how they want to move them individually, and how they want to move them collectively. And that's a subtle difference. That's a nuance that I think has really worked in our particular corner of the world. One thing I bet some people are interested in is how the Kellogg Foundation might be distinct from Kellogg as a company. You've described beautifully the innovative work you're doing. The company is off doing what it does commercially. How do these two things intersect? And what's been the history of the connection between the foundation and the company? Yes. So, when the foundation was founded in the 1930s, Will Keith Kellogg, as you said, he endowed the foundation and created it separate and apart from the company. So, it's an independent philanthropic organization. And so, while we bear the name of Will Keith Kellogg, the foundation does not have a formal connection or stake in the company any longer. As you may know, the company split into two companies a few years ago, one called Kellanova and one called the W.K. Kellogg Cereal Company. And since then, I believe both companies have been acquired. I think Mars now owns Kellanova, and Ferrero, an Italian company, owns W.K. At present, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation does not have any connection to either of those companies because they've been acquired by other groups. And aside from having some stock with the foundation, that was sold to support our endowment, we don't have any formal connections anymore. But I think the proximity of the foundation to the company in Battle Creek, and I think the shared history of Battle Creek and the shared history of Mr. Kellogg's vision is actually important to note. And I think it does matter to how the two institutions are connected. I said this a little while ago in the conversation, but in the 1930s, Mr. Kellogg knew that you couldn't separate food from health and education, family economic security, and he knew this while he was making cornflakes, right? And so he helped make sure in the late 1930s that children in Battle Creek had access to fresh milk in schools at the same time that he was doing work in soil conservation and in building healthy land. And he had a sense of knowing that how the food is grown and how kids are nourished, it's part of the same story. And I think that DNA has pulled forward into the foundation, and it makes it a really special place to work because we still carry that memory of him, and we still carry that vision of him into the work that we do. Thanks. You know, a long time ago, when I first became familiar with the Kellogg Foundation, I wondered about the history and the independence of the foundation from the company. And I pretty quickly came to learn that the foundation, as you said, is quite independent from the company. But you've enriched my knowledge even beyond what I've known over the years, so thank you. That's a fascinating history. So, let's end with one final question. If you fast-forward and kind of look ahead, what do you think is on the way? And what does success look like to you and your colleagues? Yes, it's a good question. I mean, I think if we got this right, you know, 10- 20 years from now, success would look like children and families living in communities where good food is just a part of everyday life. It's normal and reliable and not something that folks are lucky to find. I talked a little bit about how Mr. Kellogg thought about this in the '30s, but we also see what's possible in other places, right? When that vision can become a reality in terms of policy and practice. So, we had done some work in the country of Brazil. And we see now that national policy in the country of Brazil now requires that at least 50% of school food be purchased from local sources, grown with high-quality standards, right? That one decision reshaped incentives all along the food chain. What farmers grow, what institutions buy, what kids eat. That's a powerful example of institutions using their everyday purchasing power to build healthier and a more just system. So, you know, 10- 20 years from now, if we've done our job, it would mean that the kinds of innovations in places like Brazil or North Carolina or even in Michigan with our 10 Cents a Meal program, that those types of things would have become the norm. That schools and early childhood centers and hospitals and tribal and local governments would be routinely buying good, locally rooted food. And that workers and farmers are earning a fair and stable wage, and they have incomes. And the communities most affected by hunger and inequity are actually at the core of leading and designing new systems. And food policy would no longer be a patch on top of the inequity. It would be one of the main ways that we build healthier and more equitable futures for kids and families. BIO Jon-Paul Bianchi is the Director of Systems change at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this role, he leads WKKF's national grantmaking strategy focused on early childhood care and education, health equity, employment equity and food systems. As a longtime philanthropic leader and national expert with a focus on early childhood education, Bianchi provides strategic oversight to the foundation's national programmatic work to support thriving children, families and communities. Bianchi holds a doctorate of Education from Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development, a master's degree in child development and a bachelor's degree in child and family studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He helped found and currently serves on the board of Valley Settlement in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Sermon 5-31-26 "Colossians 3:1-11"

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 34:04

Sermon, "Colossians 3:1-11," by John Paternoster during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

S5 E21 - The Grand Trunk Railroad Shops move to Battle Creek in 1908

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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 21:12

In this episode I explore some of the history of the Grand Trunk Railroad moving their repair shops for their steam engines to Battle Creek in 1908, and it all surrounds an iconic photo taken the day it opened by photographer Isaac D Smith.For more information on Michael Delaware visit:MichaelDelaware.com

Sermon 5-24-26 "Colossians 2:16-23"

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Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 44:35

Sermon, "Colossians 2:16-23," by Pastor Bryan MacPhail-Fausey during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Cereal Fest, plus Calhoun County Fun 2026

Behind the Mitten

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 9:06

Behind the Mitten PodcastMay 22, 2026Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast with nearly 800 episodes since launching in 2015. It is co-hosted by Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez.BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - On this special podcast, they explore Calhoun County's signature event - Cereal Fest, a mainstay in the community and known for celebrating the Cereal City's history as the birthplace of the breakfast cereal industry. John and Amy feature Annie Kelley, Communications Director of the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau, who talks about the upcoming (June 13) Cereal Fest.Every June, Battle Creek draws crowds from all around with tons of activities, entertainment, and of course, cereal! Best of all, the cereal is free!Free cereal for all visitors—sit at the world's largest breakfast table and enjoy a nostalgic meal.Live entertainment including music and performances.Animal shows featuring exotic animals (a highlight for kids and animal lovers).Miniature golf and bounce houses for kids, and suitable activities for adults.Food and craft vendors showcasing local flavors and products.In addition to Cereal Fest, Annie talks about other family attractions to enjoy in the area such as Binder Park Zoo and Full Blast Water Park.Other highlights:Cornwall's Turkeyville: A charming venue offering craft booths and delicious food, perfect for a relaxed afternoon.Schuler's Restaurant & Pub: Enjoy hearty Michigan comfort food at this local favorite in nearby Marshall.Station 66 Ice Cream: Located near the zoo, this retro gas station turned cafe serves incredible ice cream—ideal for ending your day on a sweet note.Visit the official website BattleCreekVisitors.org for event details, schedules, and accommodations.

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Sermon 5-17-26 "Psalm 116"

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Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 34:18

Sermon, "Psalm 116," by Missionary Dan Cook during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Sermon 5-10-26 "Colossians 2:6-15"

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Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 49:46

Sermon, "Colossians 2:6-15," by Pastor Bryan MacPhail-Fausey during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

S5 E17 - The Innovation of Curb Cuts for Accessibility

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Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 17:26

In this episode I explore the history of the innovation of curb cuts for wheel chair accessibility which had its origins in Southwest Michigan, first being introduced in Battle Creek in 1945, and later in Kalamazoo that same year, 45 years before the American with Disabilities Act in 1990.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com

Sermon 5-3-26 "Colossians 1:24-2:5"

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Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 41:37

Sermon, "Colossians 1:24-2:5," by John Paternoster during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

The White House wants to revamp federal contracting practices by making cost-reimbursement structures the exception, not the rule, per an executive order signed Thursday. President Donald Trump's order calls on the federal government to view fixed-price

The Daily Scoop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 5:07

The White House wants to revamp federal contracting practices by making cost-reimbursement structures the exception, not the rule, per an executive order signed Thursday. President Donald Trump's order calls on the federal government to view fixed-price contracts with performance-based considerations as “the default and preferred method of procurement.” Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins told lawmakers Thursday that the VA's beleaguered electronic health record modernization efforts have turned a corner with the successful rollout of the system this month at four Michigan facilities. Collins said the April 11 deployment of the EHR at hospitals in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek and Saginaw “has been phenomenal, even by industry standard.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

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Blue Dot: Rivers from space and on the ground: the US/French SWOT mission and restoration of Battle Creek

Blue Dot

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 51:36

Blue Dot host Dave Schlom takes a look at rivers from space and on the ground in this fluvial episode.

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Sermon 4-26-26 "Colossians 1:15-23"

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 45:43

Sermon, "Colossians 1:15-23," by Pastor John Lippard during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Sermon 4-19-26 "Psalm 1"

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 36:03

Sermon, "Psalm 1," by Pastor Bryan MacPhail-Fausey during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Arthur Daniells: O Homem que Desenhou a Igreja Adventista Moderna

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 12:37

Você já se perguntou por que a Igreja Adventista é organizada em Associações, Uniões e Divisões? A resposta passa por um nome fundamental: Arthur Grosvenor Daniells. Presidente da Associação Geral por 21 anos (1901-1922), Daniells foi o arquiteto de uma reforma que transformou uma gestão engessada em um organismo missionário global. Neste episódio, mergulhamos na história para entender como a descentralização e a liderança servidora moldaram a nossa identidade: A Crise de Battle Creek: Por que o excesso de centralização estava sufocando a missão no final do século XIX. O Nascimento das Uniões: Como Daniells implementou a descentralização com o apoio de Ellen White. Fundamentos Teológicos: A base bíblica e profética para um sistema de governo participativo e colegiado. Desafios Contemporâneos: 6 lições vitais para líderes e membros que desejam uma igreja eficiente e fiel no século XXI. Links Instagram http://instagram.com/alexpalmeira7 Podcast Catalisadores http://open.spotify.com/show/6zJyD0vW8MnyRKPYZtk3B5?si=065e95b72bca4b13 X http://x.com/alexpalmeira9 Facebook http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069360678042

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O Divisor de Águas: Como a Crise de 1903 Consolidou a Missão da Igreja

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 14:41

A Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia não nasceu pronta; ela foi moldada por crises que provaram sua fidelidade a Deus. Neste episódio, mergulhamos no ano de 1903, um momento decisivo onde tensões administrativas, teológicas e geográficas convergiram para definir o futuro da nossa denominação. Entenda como a IASD superou três grandes desafios: A Maturidade Administrativa: Por que o retorno do presidente da Conferência Geral não foi um retrocesso, mas um passo para a ordem e expansão global. A Batalha pela Natureza de Deus: O confronto com as ideias panteístas de John Harvey Kellogg e a intervenção profética de Ellen G. White contra o "Alfa das heresias". O Êxodo de Battle Creek: A corajosa decisão de abandonar centros de poder e mudar a sede para Washington, D.C., priorizando a missão sobre as estruturas. Descubra como a história da IASD revela uma igreja capaz de se reformar sem se fragmentar, mantendo-se sempre ancorada na revelação bíblica. Neste vídeo você verá: A liderança equilibrada de A. G. Daniells. O impacto das cartas de Ellen White na Assembleia de 1903. A distinção entre eficiência institucional e identidade profética. Inscreva-se no canal para mais lições da nossa história e compartilhe este vídeo para fortalecer a nossa identidade adventista! Links Instagram http://instagram.com/alexpalmeira7 Podcast Catalisadores http://open.spotify.com/show/6zJyD0vW8MnyRKPYZtk3B5?si=065e95b72bca4b13 X http://x.com/alexpalmeira9 Facebook http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069360678042

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Sermon 4-12-26 "Colossians 1:1-14"

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 44:40

Sermon, "Colossians 1:1-14," by Pastor Bryan MacPhail-Fausey during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

1902: Quando Deus permitiu o FOGO para salvar a Missão da Igreja

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 63:43

O ano de 1902 não foi apenas um ano de tragédias; foi o ano em que a reorganização adventista passou pela prova do fogo. Neste episódio da série A ORDEM, mergulhamos no momento em que a Igreja precisou discernir entre a estrutura que serve à missão e a estrutura que serve a si mesma. O que você vai aprender neste vídeo: A Mão de Deus na Crise: Por que Deus permitiu que os alicerces de Battle Creek fossem abalados? Os 4 Nomes de 1902: O embate entre Ellen White (profecia), A.G. Daniells (reforma), Dr. Kellogg (institucionalismo) e A.T. Jones (carisma). O Fogo como Purificação: Como os incêndios da Review and Herald e do Sanitário de Battle Creek forçaram a Igreja a descentralizar o poder. A Lição para Hoje: Quando a ordem vira controle, Deus volta a chamar Sua Igreja para o foco correto. Se você deseja entender como a providência divina guia Seu povo em meio ao caos e como a nossa estrutura atual nasceu de crises profundas, este estudo é para você. "A Ordem não é burocracia; é teologia encarnada em estrutura." Links Instagram http://instagram.com/alexpalmeira7 Podcast Catalisadores http://open.spotify.com/show/6zJyD0vW8MnyRKPYZtk3B5?si=065e95b72bca4b13 X http://x.com/alexpalmeira9 Facebook http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069360678042

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S5 E13 - A Trifecta of World's Fair Railway Accidents in Southwest Michigan in 1893

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 23:41

In this episode I explore the story of three separate railway accidents that happened in the autumn of 1893 in Southwest Michigan, all carrying excursion trains to and from the World's Fair in Chicago,The first accident happened in Bellevue, Michigan on September 27th, the second was in Jackson, Michigan on Octiber 13th and the third was in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 20th. Over 40 people were killed between the three incidents, and the worst being in Battle Creek.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com

Sermon 4-5-26 "Luke 24:13-35"

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 34:52

Sermon, "Luke 24:13-35," by Pastor Bryan MacPhail-Fausey during the Morning Worship Service on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Episode 188: Lux

Funpoint!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 91:28

We do this for all of our listener in Battle Creek, Michigan. Slap City picks: "The Waters Of March" by Susannah McCorkle, "DESPECHA" by Rosalia. Listen to our playlist here Join us in 2 weeks when we'll discuss our next pick, Beach Bunny's Honeymoon!

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1901: O Surgimento das Uniões e a Descentralização

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 23:12

O que acontece quando a organização eclesiástica começa a sufocar a missão? Entre 1888 e 1901, a Igreja Adventista enfrentou sua crise mais profunda: uma batalha pelo próprio DNA missional e profético. Neste episódio da série "A ORDEM", exploramos os bastidores da histórica Assembleia de 1901. Não foi apenas uma reunião administrativa, mas um "novo êxodo" espiritual. Analisamos como o crescimento exponencial da igreja exigiu a quebra de um modelo centralizado que Ellen White chamou de "poder papal". Neste episódio, você vai descobrir: ✅ Gatilho de 1888: Como o debate teológico revelou uma crise de autoridade e controle institucional. ✅ O Perigo da Centralização: Por que Battle Creek se tornou um "funil decisório" que paralisava a missão global. ✅ A Voz de Ellen White: Seus alertas contundentes contra a dominação das mentes e a tirania administrativa. ✅ A Solução de 1901: A criação das Uniões e a departamentalização como estratégia para devolver a agilidade à igreja. ✅ Uma Reforma Inacabada: As lições que 1901 deixa para a nossa geração: a organização deve servir à missão, e não o contrário. Este vídeo é um gesto de amor à igreja, buscando entender nossa história para proteger nossa identidade profética. É um chamado para que cada geração revise suas estruturas à luz da missão. Links Instagram http://instagram.com/alexpalmeira7 Podcast Catalisadores http://open.spotify.com/show/6zJyD0vW8MnyRKPYZtk3B5?si=065e95b72bca4b13 X http://x.com/alexpalmeira9 Facebook http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069360678042

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Sermon 3-29-26 "Philippians 4:10-23"

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 39:02

Sermon, "Philippians 4:10-23," by Pastor Bryan MacPhail-Fausey during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Sermon 3-22-26 "Philippians 4:2-9"

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 45:41

Sermon, "Philippians 4:2-9," by Pastor Bryan MacPhail-Fausey during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

259 - What Is The Cost Of War?

Lewis Black's Rantcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 37:04

It's a question Lewis asks on this week's Rantcast. We have an administration that appears to have not thought long about going to war with Iran. Entering it, being in it, getting allies for it, or ending it. Nothing was given any thought. The Rants come to us live from a recent stop in Battle Creek, MI at the Firekeepers Casino. For advertising opportunities email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rantcast@thesyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___________________ TOUR DATES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.lewisblack.com/collections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.livelewis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lewisblack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/thelewisblack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sermon 3-15-26 "Philippians 3:12-4:1"

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 42:54

Sermon, ""Philippians 3:12-4:1," by Pastor Bryan MacPhail-Fausey during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Sermon 3-8-26 "Philippians 3:1-11"

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 42:34

Sermon, "Philippians 3:1-11," by John Paternoster during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

40 Indiana guitar pioneers every Hoosier should know: South Bend, Indiana's Willie Woods

Cultural Manifesto

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 12:30

Listen to the latest installment in our ongoing series, “40 Indiana guitar pioneers every Hoosier should know.” The series explores the music and history of Indiana guitarists who made lasting contributions to American music — some world famous, others lesser known. This time, we focus on South Bend guitarist Willie Woods, best known for his work with Jr. Walker & the All Stars. When their 1965 hit “Shotgun” climbed the charts, listeners heard the blazing saxophone of Junior Walker. But beneath that horn was Woods' tight, percussive guitar. Born in Louisiana in 1936, Woods moved to South Bend as a child, where he became active in the city's R&B scene during the 1950s. Initially known as a singer, he joined a band formed by his longtime friend, drummer Billy “Stix” Nicks, and saxophonist Junior Walker. Determined to contribute more fully to the group's sound, Woods taught himself guitar and soon became the band's permanent guitarist. The group, then known as the Jumping Jacks, performed throughout northern Indiana and southern Michigan before relocating to Battle Creek, Michigan. The band attracted the attention of singer, songwriter, and label executive Harvey Fuqua. In 1962, they made their first recordings and adopted the name Jr. Walker & the All Stars. Soon after, they signed with Motown Records, achieving international success with “Shotgun.” Woods appeared on the group's first two Motown albums, Shotgun and Soul Session. By the late 1960s, Woods left the All Stars and returned to the Midwest. In the early 1970s, he performed with the Battle Creek funk band The Apaches, writing their cult-classic 1972 single “Trying to Make Ends Meet.” Willie Woods died of lung cancer in 1997 at age 60, two years after Junior Walker's passing. Though he was rarely in the spotlight, Woods helped define the early sound of Jr. Walker & the All Stars. His rhythm guitar provided the foundation that allowed Walker's saxophone to soar.

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Sermon 2-22-26 "Philippians 2:12-18"

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 44:05

Sermon, "Philippians 2:12-18," by John Paternoster during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Sermon 3-1-26 "Philippians 2:19-30"

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 44:34

Sermon, "Philippians 2:19-30," by Pastor John Lippard during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan

Michigan Business Beat | Sam Connell, Battle Jacks, Minor League Regional Branding, Growth Strategy!

Michigan Business Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 6:53

Chris Holman welcomes Sam Connell, New General Manager, Battle Creek Battle Jacks. Welcome Sam, please share some of your career leading up to being named a baseball GM last September? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball, Building the Future From a Historic Home Battle Creek Battle Jacks Announce New Tagline and Tease Alternate Identity for 2026 Battle Creek, Mich. (January 16, 2026). The Battle Creek Battle Jacks today announced a new official tagline that will guide the organization into its next chapter, while also previewing plans for a Southwest Michigan alternate identity to be introduced during the 2026 season. As the Battle Jacks prepare to enter its fifth season since the rebrand from the “Bombers”, the announcement reflects a moment of reflection, pride, and purpose for the organization and the community it serves. Beginning in 2026, the Battle Jacks will officially carry the tagline: Battle Creek Battle Jacks. Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball. The new identity represents more than a branding update. It signals a renewed commitment to Battle Creek, recognition of the city's deep baseball roots, and a long-term vision that positions the ballpark as the gathering place for baseball fans across the entire Southwest Michigan region. “This moment is about clarity,” said Owner and President Scott Miles. “Southwest Michigan is -*the region we serve. Battle Creek is the home that defines it. Our ballpark stands on some of the most historic baseball grounds in the Midwest. Hall of Famers played here in their early years. Generations of families have come through this park. Past teams wore Southwest Michigan across their chests because Battle Creek had earned that identity.” A Home Built on History Baseball in Battle Creek did not begin with the Battle Jacks. For decades, Bailey Park and historic C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek have stood among the Midwest's most important amateur baseball venues. Long before the Battle Jacks took the field, the park hosted professional baseball, championship teams, and a who's who of Michigan baseball royalty. From future Hall of Famers like Derek Jeter and John Smoltz in the earliest stages of their careers to countless unforgettable summer nights, the ballpark helped shape the baseball culture of Michigan. Families traveled from communities across Southwest Michigan to watch the game played here. Players grew up dreaming of stepping onto this field. Teams proudly represented not just a city, but an entire region. Calling Battle Creek the Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball is not a marketing slogan. It is recognition of what has already been true for generations. “This ballpark is sacred ground,” Miles said. “When you walk into Bailey Park, you feel the history. Our responsibility is to protect that legacy while building something that honors it and carries it forward.” A Natural Evolution in Year Five When the Battle Jacks rebranded in 2021, the team's original tagline, Fans Best Friend, captured the warmth, accessibility, and family-first spirit that defined the franchise's early years. That identity will continue to serve a meaningful purpose within the organization. “That foundation mattered,” said General Manager Sam Connell. “As a young organization, that identity helped us build trust and connection. It reflected who we were at that moment.” Now entering the fifth season, the organization has grown, expectations have grown, and the role the team plays in the community and across the region has grown as well.

S5 E7 - Oak Hill Cemetery Walking Tours

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 28:14

In this episode I share with listeners information on existing walking tours at Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com

(Community Matters 176) One Step Closer to a New and Improved Way to Manage Healthcare for Veterans

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 15:09

Brian Pegouske with the Battle Creek VA Medical Center talks to Community Matters about what to expect when a new electronic health record system for veterans launches April 11. Pegouske explains how the new system will improve the care patients receive wherever they go and the role AI will play in helping to analyze healthcare. During the transition, veterans will continue to use the My Healthe Vet for their online care and messaging their providers. Pegouske advises that veterans plan ahead for their prescription needs as they approach the April 11 launch date as communication with pharmacies will be temporarily impacted while they complete the transition. Episode ResourcesBattle Creek VA Medical Center Website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.Do you have a non-profit you'd like to hear highlighted on Community Matters? Go to our website and let us know!

(Community Matters 176) State Budget Talk and a Legislative Update with Sarah Lightner

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 25:07

Representative Sarah Lightner, who represents the 45th District in the Michigan State House of Representatives, returns to Community Matters with a legislative update and to discuss the latest developments in the state's budget process. In addition to her reaction to Governor Whitmer's recently proposed $88.1 billion dollar budget for 2027, Lightner talks about a recently law passed that would ban cell phones in the classroom starting this fall and the importance of civility in politics. Episode ResourcesSarah Lightner's WebsiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.Do you have a non-profit you'd like to hear highlighted on Community Matters? Go to our website and let us know!

329. Discovering You Are In A Cult

Reality Redemption

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 44:51

Send a text Join us for another fascinating episode where our new friends Richard and V shared their experience of leaving the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a movement that was formally organized in 1863 in Battle Creek, Michigan. The church grew out of the failed Millerite prophecy of 1844 and was heavily shaped by the writings and authority of Ellen G. White, whose teachings still strongly influence doctrine and culture.The couple explained that during 2020 and the COVID pandemic, the isolation created space to question beliefs they had long been discouraged from examining. As they studied church history and doctrine more critically, they began to recognize patterns they described as cult-like: elevated prophetic authority, fear-based end-times teachings, pressure to conform, and a tendency to frame doubt as spiritual failure.Today, the church is governed globally by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, currently led by Erton C. Köhler. While it presents itself as a mainstream Christian denomination, the couple felt the organization's control over members' beliefs, lifestyles, and information created an unhealthy spiritual environment.Leaving was not easy, but they described it as liberating—allowing them to reclaim personal autonomy, re-evaluate faith on their own terms, and step outside a system they no longer believed was rooted in truth or transparency. Follow us at Reality Redemption on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and Tik Tok

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(Community Matters 175) Your Voice Matters When It Comes to Updating the Housing Master Plan in Battle Creek

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 19:57

The 2018 Battle Creek Housing Master Plan gathered a lot of data to direct policy and decision making in the city. Now, eight years later, it's time to revisit the topic and see how things have changed. Darcy Schmitt from the City of Battle Creek talks to Community Matters about how you can help provide input toward updates to the Master Plan and the future of housing in the city. The next public input session will be held on Thursday, February 19 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the City of Battle Creek Department of Public Works in Conference Room 214, located at 150 S. Kendall St. Food and beverages will be served. ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.Do you have a non-profit you'd like to hear highlighted on Community Matters? Go to our website and let us know!

(Community Matters 175) Four Former Michigan Governors on One Stage... A Conversation About Civility in Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 24:07

What happens when four former Michigan Governors come together on one stage to discuss civility in politics? Tonya Schuitmaker, a Republican from Van Buren County, and Rebekah Warren, a Democrat from Washtenaw County join Community Matters on behalf of Michiganders for Civic Resilience to discuss a recent event calling for more civil political engagement.Episode ResourcesMichiganders for Civic Resilience WebsiteWatch: A Defining Moment for Civility: A Forum with Four GovernorsABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.Do you have a non-profit you'd like to hear highlighted on Community Matters? Go to our website and let us know!

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(Community Matters 169) DBCZ Events Report February 2026

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 4:52

From monster trucks to Swan Lake, Community Matters highlights upcoming events presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)!In this update, Annie Kelley shares ideas for local things to do to in February Episode ResourcesFollow DBCZ on FacebookABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

(Community Matters 174) Wiggly Tail: Meet Roger! And How to Keep Your Dog Safe on their Snowy Walks

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 12:42

Roger is an adult Shih Tzu mix who is very playful, curious and loves belly rubs and the focus of this month's Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert tells us all about him and his perfect environment. Jessica also offers tips for how you can keep your pets safe when going for walks on the snow and ice. Episode ResourcesHumane Society of South Central Michigan WebsiteRoger on PetfinderMore Wiggly Tail episodesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.Do you have a non-profit you'd like to hear highlighted on Community Matters? Go to our website and let us know!

(Community Matters 174) A Nickel for Your Thoughts... How Does Discontinuing the Penny Affect You?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 13:11

The U.S. Government recently announced it will stop minting the penny. How does that decision impact you and how you do business? Chris Harris, Chief Financial Officer with Kellogg Community Credit Union, talks to Community Matters to discuss what this means for you and how you do your day-to-day business.Episode ResourcesKellogg Community Credit Union WebsiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.Do you have a non-profit you'd like to hear highlighted on Community Matters? Go to our website and let us know!

(Community Matters 174) A Busy Winter for Snow Plows in Calhoun County