Podcasts about Downtown Church

Battle Creek's Cereal City Concert Band will play in Schladming, Austria in July 2025 on the invitation of the 2025 Mid-Europe Wind Band Music Festival.The band plans two more fundraising events to support the trip: Finley's restaurant in Battle Creek on April 30, 2025 will donate a portion of its proceeds that night for 30 or more tables. Another event is planned for May 31, 2025 at the Downtown Church, 135 Hamblin Avenue.The band also plans to perform its Austrian concert in Battle Creek as part of a performance on April 27, 2025. Click to hear more details.Episode ResourcesCCCB WebsiteCCCB Donations SiteCommunity Matters: Cereal City Concert Band Invited to Perform in EuropeABOUT 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 Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

In the premiere episode of The Difference a Dad Makes, Dr. Jennifer Baker and cohost J. Fotsch welcome Brian Mattson, lead pastor at the Downtown Church and father of two, to discuss the critical role of fathers, mentors and role models in shaping lives. This engaging conversation explores the profound impact dads have on their children not just in their presence but through their actions, stability and support. Brian shares personal experiences of fatherhood, the challenges and rewards of parenting young children and the importance of being an active and intentional father. The episode also highlights how mentors and male role models can step in to fill gaps for those without a father figure, offering guidance, accountability and a positive example. Listeners will gain insights into the unique contributions dads make to their children's emotional, social and developmental well-being as well as practical advice for fostering meaningful relationships. Whether you're a dad, mentor or simply curious about the difference a father can make, this episode sets the stage for a yearlong exploration of fatherhood's transformative power. Episode Highlights •03:54 - "Early research on dads focused on what happens when you don't have a dad. Now we're looking at what dads bring to the parenting equation that kids don't get from their moms."  •05:22 - "What's the difference a dad makes? Another parent is available to take the stress off the other parent. When moms do better, babies do better."  •08:06 - "Dads provide a unique stability, especially in the teenage years. Having a father around gives kids someone to report to, which creates accountability."  •12:30 - "I remember a mentor who valued my opinions and thoughts, treated me like a co-equal, and helped me solve problems. That always stuck with me."  •18:00 - "Most of the guys in our New Pathways program grew up without strong male role models. For many, it's the first time they've met a man who genuinely cared about them."  Resources Sign up for the Good Dads Newsletter and never miss a podcast!  Learn more about at gooddads.com  Questions or comments? Reach out to Good Dads at info@gooddads.com.

This week in the inaugural episode of The Pastorate, Adam Browett – Pastor of Calvary Temple in Winnipeg, Manitoba – joins us on the podcast for a conversation on pastoral ministry. Adam shares about: What Adam's been learning recently, as a naturally gifted speaker, about continuing to develop his craft of preaching, Adam's journey discerning transition–taking on the role of lead pastor for a historic church and how he's guided his family in the midst of the move, and Leading an inner city church to embrace and celebrate the neighbourhood they find themselves in We're praying that today you would be strengthened to live more fully into the work that God has for you in the place and context of your own neighbourhood. Bio | Adam has been in full-time ministry since 2005, serving churches across Western Canada, including BC, Alberta, and Manitoba. He's passionate about reaching challenging areas where Christians often hesitate to go and encourages others to do the same. In February 2024, Adam, his wife Shandy, and their four children moved to Winnipeg, following God's leading. He now serves as the Lead Pastor at Calvary Temple, a historic PAOC church with a diverse community representing different generations, cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠give⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church. Partners:  Download a free PDF on Improving Your Giving Statements from Generis or get in touch with Jon Wright from their team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Coram Deo Foundation website to learn more about the Joseph Chung Scholarship and to apply. Applications are open from October 21st–October 27th. Show Notes Guest Calvary Temple The Pastorate Website⁠ ⁠Blog and Episode Write Up⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

The following audio is from Downtown Church, a Kingdom focused, Gospel-centered, multi-ethnic, multi-class ministry in Memphis, TN. This week we continue our series, "Marks of a Disciple." Drawing from 2 Timothy, Dr. Julian Russell explains the importance of knowing God's Word and how to defend it. For more information, visit downtownchurch.com.

This week, we bring you a podcast episode from the Good Dads archive. Originally recorded in 2019, our guests, Brian and Drew, discuss the challenges and rewards of new parenthood. New dads will relate to big changes in sleep habits, working collaboratively with the mother of your child and more than a few dirty diaper horror stories.    Our Guest: Drew Dilisio, LPC  Drew Dilisio is the former director of counseling services at Good Dads.  He is a graduate of Evangel University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, a husband and father. He is now a Behavioral Health Clinician at Jordan Valley Health Center in Springfield, MO.   Our Guest: Brian Mattson Brian Mattson is the associate pastor at the Downtown Church in Springfield. A father of two now, Brian served on the Good Dads board until 2024.    Show Notes  (4:05) we do a nighttime routine ...  we really try to get in a peaceful mood. And my wife will put on some lavender soothing lotion on her while she's singing to her, and we've just stuck to a schedule. (5:06) every book seems like it's different, with the recommendations and the best practices, so we would do one for a month with no results ... (and we'd say) "let's tweak this little thing," and then we'd do that for three weeks.  (8:08) For someone who's only drinking milk, it's incredible what comes out the other side (in her diaper). I'd say that's pretty gross.  (10:11) As you're changing the dirty diaper, she smiles at you—in the eye, she locks eyes, smiles — and proceeds to have another ... "elimination" as you're hurriedly trying to put on a clean diaper.     The Good Dads Blog 

Presented by Hunter Bailey, church planting missionary with inFaith serving as Regional Director for the EPC Church Planting Network's South and Heartland regions, and Richard Rieves, Lead Pastor for Downtown Church in Memphis, Tennessee, and member of the EPC ‘s National Church Planting Leadership Team. Recorded on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the 43rd EPC General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit.

Michael Davis serves as the Assistant Stated Clerk (which is kind of the like the Vice President) of our denomination, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. In this position he provides collaborative leadership to our Gospel Priorities, including church-planting, revitalization, and global missions. Prior to joining the EPC's national staff team, he served as served as Associate Teaching Pastor for Downtown Church in Memphis, Tenn., and Adjunct Professor for Memphis City Seminary. Please welcome Michael, as he brings the Word to us today.

Episode 51: As a multi-site church, we get to minister to many different cultures of the cities around us! Our City Campus, which took ground in Minneapolis several years ago, is located in the heart of Minneapolis and sees a very different culture than some of our rural campuses. Pastor Anthony Cox is the campus pastor of our City Campus, and he sat down to break down his thoughts on pastoring an urban church, and how we can best serve the inner city communities. Whether you have a campus or church in the inner city, we encourage you to pray about how God wants to use you and your team there!

Today the Downtown Church staff continue their discussion of the overturning of Roe v Wade and the heart of God in the issue.

Unfortunately, more want to be part of that community, but are not willing to sacrifice to create it. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (34-35).” Main Idea: Jesus calls us to be an apologetic; a witness to the world of His good news by BEING a community of self-sacrificing love. Downtown Church exists to create a radical new community loving God and neighbor. I. Love will not go unchallenged. First, the other 11 disciples had no clue Judas was Judas. Second, every indication is that Jesus knew Judas would betray Him, and yet He still washed his feet, he still loved! ...if Jesus can love Judas, He can also empower you to love the Judas' in your life. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that (Mt. 43-47)?” Third, you will not win everyone with love, but don't stop loving. “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket—safe, dark, motionless, airless—it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.” C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves II. The Love to which we are called is defined by Love Himself. Jesus calls us to Jesus' love, not an invention of our imagination or culture. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another (34).” WE are created and redeemed to be a reservoir, not a lake. Our hearts must continually be humbled by our sin, more than hardened by the sins of others. “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing (Zeph. 3:17).” The way of sin is hiding, the way of Jesus is vulnerability, honesty, confession, repentance, faith and delight in the sufficiency of His finished work that empowers a radical, thus self sacrificing love. III. The world will know us, not by a perfect witness, but a sacrificial love. “Peter asked, ‘Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.' Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times (37-38)!” “We are philosophers not in words but in deeds; we exhibit wisdom not by our dress but by truth; we know virtues by their practice rather than through boasting of them; we do not speak great things but we live them.” Cyprian of Carthage describing the early Christians.

Today the Downtown Church staff discuss the overturning of Roe v Wade and the heart of God in the issue.

Dr. Michael J. Rhodes is a Lecturer in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College in New Zealand. He is a Teaching Elder in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and serves as an assistant pastor at Downtown Church in Memphis. Michael co-authored a book on economic discipleship, “Practicing the King's Economy: Honoring Jesus in How We Work, Earn, Spend, Save, and Give” with Robby Holt and Brian Fikkert. He joins us today to share more of the story.

The wonder is not Bethlehem, the wonder is the One born in Bethlehem. Pastor Michael Davis from Downtown Church in Memphis, TN, shares a word on living with confidence and hope. The significance of Bethlehem points us to Jesus, the only one who leads and guides our journey. — Learn more about Hope, our weekend worship opportunities and how to become better connected to our house online at HopeChurchMemphis.com — Give towards the work God is doing in and through Hope online: HopeChurchMemphis.com/Give. Thank you for your generosity! — You can worship with us online every weekend at 9:30 + 11:30 am CST on Facebook, YouTube and HopeChurchMemphis.com/Live. — Subscribe to our YouTube channel today to watch previous messages and videos: YouTube.com/HopeChurchMemphis. — Follow Hope on Facebook and Instagram (@Hope4Memphis). — For encouraging and engaging content for your kids, visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/Kids. — Hope Church exists to be a place where everyone is welcome & wanted to experience real life with Jesus Christ through worship, community, service and generosity.

Michael Davis, Teaching Pastor at Downtown Church, Memphis, TN Exodus 20:12

Join our Downtown Church campus pastor as he shares with us this week!

Check out the new podcast from Downtown Church where DC staff and special guests discuss current topics in a raw, unfiltered way in one unedited take. To submit your feedback or pose a question email media@downtownchurch.com.

In our local news today: over 200 active COVID cases are in Arkansas schools; SCCSD Superintendent Shawn Halbrook reports a successful start to on-site instruction, with a few hiccups with virtual learning; the Be Pro, Be Proud mobile workshop will visit UACCM; the Downtown Church of Christ installs a Little Pantry; the Arkansas Supreme Court blocks two ballot measures; we'll check sports where the Devil Dogs open up at home against the Russellville Cyclones tonight @ 7:00; and we'll visit with Alicia Hugen with the Conway County Extension Office for our CloseUp Segment.

The proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ by members of the Church of Christ.  With your Host Stevie R. Butler (Helen Street Church of Christ, Fayetteville, North Carolina). Special Guest Speaker: Manuel B. Johnican Sr.            Subject: "Be Doers of the Word"    Lesson Text: James 1:21 - 22]            (Downtown Church of Christ, Norfolk, Virginia) [The Community Corner] Special Guest: John Littleton Cole aka "Lit Cole"   (Sowing Seeds Microfarm, Lake City Florida)     (New Horizon Church of Christ, Lake City, Florida). Host/Co-host: Edward Bishop      Subject: "Water Has Always Been in the Plan"                          (Niagra Falls Church of Christ, Niagra Falls, New York) DATE: April 28, 2020

This week Pastors Dave McMurry, Chris Webster, and Joey Colón sit down with Terence & Ashley Gray from Downtown Church in Memphis, TN to discuss this week's sermon "Peace in Killeen" from Isaiah 9:1-7. Listen to the sermon: "Peace in Killeen" by Terence Gray. Terence Gray - Church Planting Resident Ashley Gray - Pastoral Resident Downtown Church | Memphis, TN Removing Tennessee and Every State Which Borders it from the Map Rendezvous Barbecue Downline Discipleship Program Memphis Grizzlies Clayborn Temple Memphis Story of Thomas J. Broderick Lewis on the Risk of Love UNO Confirms You Can't Stack +4 or +2 Cards Tubby the Tuba | Audiobook on Spotify Campus Outreach | A Ministry of Second Presbyterian Church Memphis, TN Don’t Neglect the 4–14 Window of Children’s Ministry One Million Views by Terence June Gray --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gbctx/message

Listen as Ben recounts the history of Urban Grace and where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. Support the show (http://my.simplegive.com/dl/?uid=urba902165)

During the Sanitation Workers' Strike of 1968, civil rights and labor activists organized together inside Clayborn Temple. The “I AM A MAN” signs created by the congregation's pastor with his own printing press have since become a universal symbol for human rights and human dignity. • In 1979, Clayborn Temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The AME congregation continued to worship in Clayborn until the doors were closed due to the congregants, similar to Second Presbyterian before it, moving away from downtown. For over 25 years this formative institution in Memphis has sat vacant. • Clayborn Temple is one of only two National Treasures – referred to by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as places that reflect the nation's past while enriching the future. • The history of Clayborn Temple is, in many ways, the history of educational formation. It was here—in this space—that ministers were trained, congregations were transformed, artists were inspired, and activists were equipped. • Anasa, share about your own personal mission of Clayborn Temple serving as a place for restorative development in the community – where those who enter the doors of Clayborn Temple are provided with the opportunity to generate income, share ideas and support one another. • Clayborn Temple proudly serves as a meeting place for The Downtown Church, a site for religious gatherings, black-tie affairs, live concerts and Rotary Club meetings, and recently, MLK50 remembrances. Mission • Restoring the physical space in a way that both honors its architectural past and enables its programmatic future. • Re-engage the social mission of bearing witness to the reality of God's love, honoring the dignity of our neighbors, and seeking the flourishing of our city. And it is through our mission that we seek to partner with our neighbors to see Memphis become a thriving community for all of its residents. https://www.claybornreborn.org/

Downtown Church is a multi-ethnic and multi-class church meeting in downtown Memphis and serving all of the greater Memphis area. They are committed to developing a church community that is intentional about authentic relationships centered on grace, mercy, integrity, and respect. They meet every Sunday morning for worship service at 10:00am at Streets Ministries in downtown Memphis, TN. Learn more→ https://www.downtownchurch.com/

Downtown Church members Sarah Collins and Raina Bouphavong join Pat and Tucker for a discussion of race, sexism, identity and faith. Featured music: DPC Choir and congregation on “Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises”; Lee Wright and Alan Jones improvise on “Hold On.” Other music by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) (“Ranch Hand” and “For We Shall Know Speed”) and Xylo-Ziko (“Phase 5”).  

In our series of interviews and talks called “Spiritual Journeys,” we hear Downtown Church members and friends tell the stories of their faith. This time we’ll hear from Windsor Wade. Windsor is a member of our church, and also a retired social studies teacher in the Rochester City School District. As you’ll hear, his talk weaves together the personal, the historical, and the spiritual as he describes how his faith has evolved and grown throughout his life. Windsor’s talk was originally recorded as part of a long-running series of events at our church called Sunday Forum. Sunday Forum is sometimes called a little free university, since it features academics, experts, spiritual leaders, and ordinary people sharing their knowledge on a wide range of topics. It takes place most Sunday mornings at 9:50 am and ends just before worship. You can find a schedule of upcoming Sunday Forum presentations here. Music: Lee Wright and Alan Jones perform “Get On Board” and “Starlight Improvisation.”  

Nick and Jason discuss a developer’s adjusted plan to keep the historic United Methodist Church in the redevelopment effort which includes a multi-family development in the downtown core. The City Council also discusses further restrictions to public comments at City Council meetings.

“I've heard many of you say, "I love DOWNTOWN CHURCH, how can I help?" Here's how.”Preacher: Dawn HydeDate: October 14th, 2018Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

In the first of a series of interviews with Downtown Church members and friends, Pat and Tucker are joined by Raina Bouphavong, who tells the story of her faith from childhood to today. Music: Lee Wright and Jason Holmes on “I’ve Just Come From the Fountain” and “Thank You, God” performed by Lee Wright and the DPC congregation.  

TJ Hilton & Cole Huffer are the founders of Enlightened Studios, a multimedia studio located in downtown Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Featuring a recording studio, videography services, an event venue and a niche coffee and wine bar. The bar is called the Sound Cafe which includes pour over coffees, craft beer, sake and an extensive wine selection. Live music is performed in both the Sound Cafe and event venue. Other events include monthly Symposiums, “town-Hall” talks and private functions. Cole Huffer and TJ Hilton also teamed up with Russ Whitten to establish a nonprofit organization called the Downtown Church. It is a non denominational church led by Russ the Pastor and is hosted in the event venue on Sundays at 11:30am.

On today's podcast, we talk with Rick Trotter in Memphis, TN. Rick is the Public Address Announcer for the Memphis Grizzlies. He's also an On-Air Personality at the MBS Broadcasting Network, and a Pastor at the Downtown Church. On today's podcast, Rick shares how he landed a job in professional sports, advice for others interested to work in sports, and how you can create a slam dunk career. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher to ensure you never miss an episode. To learn more about the Memphis Grizzlies, visit their website at http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/.

"Downtown Church" is Patty Griffin's tribute to gospel music, giving over her voice to mostly traditional devotional songs.