Podcasts about kalamazoo

squarepegs is a member of the brain trust behind MRGE The Michigan Retro Game Expo. MRGE will be taking place in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 29, 2026. 35,000 square feet of tournaments (which C3 will be hosting), vendors, cosplay, freeplay, and so much more. squarepegs wanted to sing the praises of some under-appreciated games while he was here on the podcast with us: RIsing Zan: The Samura Gunman, Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure (a game SP personally worked on), and Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure.You can find all of his links at channel3.gg/squarepegs and you can find the MRGE page at mrgexpo.com and be sure to hit up their Black Friday sale between November 27, 2025 and December 1, 2025. Hear all the details on this episode.You can also follow along as MRGE develops at c3.gg/mrgeOur hosts' links can be found at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel3.gg/rey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel3.gg/dan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The show is Executive Produced by Channel 3 Founder Joel Willis who can be found at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel3.gg/joel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our theme song is provided by Castor Garden. Find all of their tracks on Bandcamp by simply going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠c3.gg/castorgardenmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or find all of their links at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠channnel3.gg/castorgarden⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Channel3.gg: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠channel3.gg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is social networking built from the ground up for gamers. Sure you can do all the stuff like on the old social medias like post pictures, videos, comments and the like. Channel 3 is so much more than that though. It takes the social media experience and game-ifies it. Made a great post that someone likes (1-ups) or respawns? You earn XP experience points that level you up. New levels mean chances to win tickets for physical prizes, earn digital flair for your profile, and more. Additionally there are weekly events hosted by Channel 3 that let the community unwind and kick back with a little friendly competition. Sure, you want to win but it's more about hanging out and the vibes. These events are hosted on C3's Twitch Channel and also earn XP for participants. XP can also be earned for completing quests-questions related to games and being a gamer, challenges where you go forth and complete a task in a game, rating & reviewing games and systems, creating specifically themed lists of games and more. You can find Channel 3 in both the Android and Apple App Stores or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠c3.gg/app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kalamazoo Resources : Northern Star passed this up for $30m and now it's going to make a billion dollars! Listen to ASX-listed Kalamazoo Resources Exec Chairman Luke Reinehr talk to Matt Birney on the Bulls N’ Bears Report about Kalamazoo’s scoping study that shows a gold mine that will pump out almost a billion in cash……and quickly !See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 131 Text: Psalm 131

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Micah 1:1-9; John 1:14-18 Text: Micah 1:1-9; John 1:14-18

Signs of Life - Medium Insights with Host Roman Karpishka Guest: #FFFCertifiedMedium Dusten Lyvers Dusten Lyvers, “The Fabulous Medium” is a professional Psychic Medium and Energy Worker in Kalamazoo, MI. Dusten is the Lead Psychic Medium with Michiana Paranormal Investigations, a Scientifically Certified Medium with the Forever Family Foundation, and he has Studied at The Arthur Findlay College for Psychic Science and Mediumship. Dusten is also a Ph.D student in Counselor Education & Supervision, a Comparative Religion Scholar, and a Ballroom Dance Performer for “Dancing with the Stars.” Bringing You Evidence of An Afterlife Since 2004 Forever Family Foundation is a global 100%volunteer non-profit, non-sectarian organization that supports the premise that life does not end with physical death, furthers the understanding of Afterlife Science and survival of consciousness, and offers support to the bereaved. Among the active members of the organization and the executive board are scientists, researchers, medical doctors, philosophers and educators who have devoted substantial parts of their careers to the investigation of the survival hypothesis - an existence beyond this physical world.

Author Jasmine Hamilton joined us to talk about her writings and her latest novella "Choosing Capree"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Signs of Life - Medium Insights with Host Roman Karpishka Guest: #FFFCertifiedMedium Dusten Lyvers Dusten Lyvers, “The Fabulous Medium” is a professional Psychic Medium and Energy Worker in Kalamazoo, MI. Dusten is the Lead Psychic Medium with Michiana Paranormal Investigations, a Scientifically Certified Medium with the Forever Family Foundation, and he has Studied at The Arthur Findlay College for Psychic Science and Mediumship. Dusten is also a Ph.D student in Counselor Education & Supervision, a Comparative Religion Scholar, and a Ballroom Dance Performer for “Dancing with the Stars.” Bringing You Evidence of An Afterlife Since 2004 Forever Family Foundation is a global 100%volunteer non-profit, non-sectarian organization that supports the premise that life does not end with physical death, furthers the understanding of Afterlife Science and survival of consciousness, and offers support to the bereaved. Among the active members of the organization and the executive board are scientists, researchers, medical doctors, philosophers and educators who have devoted substantial parts of their careers to the investigation of the survival hypothesis - an existence beyond this physical world.

Our coverage of the Bronson Vikings vs. Kalamazoo Christian Comets MHSAA Division 3 Girls Volleyball Regional Final contest from Centreville High School. Announcers: Sean Watson & Mike Murphy. Kalamazoo Christian won the match 25-20, 25-18, 26-24. Our McDonald's Players of the Match were Bronson seniors Itzel Albarran, Roni Bir, and Aleah Brackett.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we're being joined by the General Manager of ice hockey's Kalamazoo Wings, Toni Will. Will, a Kalamazoo native shares her insight from being brought into the fold as an outsider to how she leads the charge for an entire community. Learn more about the Kalamazoo Wings, at https://kwings.com/

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations about celebrations of major road and bridge projects completed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in communities across the state.This week, a focus on the expansion of the U.S. 131 interchange with the U.S. 131 Business Route that links the freeway with downtown Kalamazoo. Jill Bland, executive vice president at Southwest Michigan First, talks about her decades of advocacy for the project and what it will mean to businesses her organization supports, as well as commuters.Later, Trevor Block, manager of  MDOT's Transportation Service Center (TSC) in Davison, talks about a celebration of another phase of rebuilding a segment of the I-475 corridor in Flint. This phase rebuilt approximately three miles of I-475 from the Flint River to Carpenter Road as part of a $141 million investment.Next week, the focus on project completions with conversations about a new bridge carrying Fruit Ridge Avenue over I-96 west of Grand Rapids and a roundabout replacing the traditional intersection of M-72 and M-22 just outside Traverse City.

Cam Sohrabi and Garrett Pyatt, owners of Game Pawn, talk about their new store opening November 14thi in Kalamazoo's Westwood Plaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Stotz-Ghosh, English Department Faculty and Director of the KVCC Visiting Writers Series & Artists Forum talks about the Thursday evening events with poet Reginald Dwayne Betts, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo shares event details including Holiday shopping in Vicksburg and Texas Corners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Boerman, Chamber Member Services Associate at Southwest Michigan First shares details of the Shop Local initiative to accompany the Holiday Shopping season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council with this week's rundown of events including the 140th Anniversary Celebration at the YWCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 134 Text: Psalm 134

Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25 Text: Matthew 4:12-25

Assistant City Planner, Bobby Durkee joined us to talk about the Planning Commission's "no" vote on a controversial car wash proposed to land adjacent to Asylum Lake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Thomas: The Kalamazoo Gals' Almost Forgotten StoryThis is an historic episode of Herizon Music. For the first time since launching in 2019, I am interviewing a MAN on the podcast. And I cannot think of any other man I would rather have than today's guest.We met at an “off” SXSW event hosted by Texchromosome in 2022. He held a World War II era acoustic Gibson guitar and was talking about his new book Kalamazoo Gals. Come to find out, he has unearthed an incredible almost-forgotten history about the women who stepped in and crafted Gibson guitars while the men in their lives were at war. These guitars are considered some of the finest ever made by Gibson.It was a five-year journey of research, conversations, and travel. The story is so remarkable, it's become a documentary that won Best Short Documentary awards at the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival and Red Dirt Film Festival. And there are more festivals screening the film in 2025.He's an author, a musician, an attorney, a law professor, an avid cyclist, and a champion of women in music.Meet John Thomas! (Documentary trailer below)In This Episode* How John Thomas stumbled upon the photo that revealed Gibson's female workforce during WWII.* The scientific proof that these “Banner” wartime guitars were the finest craftsmanship that Gibson has produced and why.* The stories of three surviving Gibson workers whom John interviewed for the book and new documentary.* How Gibson's reaction to the book has evolved over the years (a rollercoaster ride).Plus, John's answers to the Shakedown Questions!This episode was recorded in April 2025.Disclaimer: Opinions of Herizon Music show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors.Herizon Music is produced by Thea Wood Productions, LLC, an Amazon Associate that earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.Guest LinksIf you don't see these links (or embedded videos!) on your podcast platform, get the full experience at HerizonMusic.com.Buy John Thomas's Kalamazoo Gals here on Amazon.Kalamazoo Gals Website & Social LinksDocumentary TrailerCreditsGuest: John ThomasHost: Thea WoodListen to other episodes of Herizon Music: The Podcast.Support This PodcastThere are 3 ways you can support women in music and Herizon Music: The Podcast:* Opt into a paid subscription. Upgrade here.* Sponsor a podcast episode! You or your business can reach our dreamers, rule breakers and rockstars in the most positive way possible! It's super affordable to sponsor this evergreen content that includes a midroll after The Shakedown questions and logo/link in the Show Notes. Email me for a rate card.* Sponsor an issue (or two or three!) of the Herizon Music Newsletter. It costs time and money to publish the exposés, news, and interviews that over a thousand subscribers and 3,000 social media followers read. Email me for a rate card for this and other marketing opportunities.If you'd like to reproduce this podcast or a portion of the podcast or associated content, you must obtain prior approval in writing from Thea Wood Productions, LLC. Email herizonmusic@substack.com. Get full access to Herizon Music: Newsletter & Podcast at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Alisha Richardson, Exhibits Coordinator for the Arcus Gallery at the KVCC Center for New Media, discusses November's Art Hop event that will feature a Staff and Faculty Art Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with details on Art Hop, Kalamatopia, a big dog show and "The Grinch" at Miller Auditorium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Pastor David Kerkstra - Scripture: James 1:1-8 Text: James 1:1-8

Pastor David Kerkstra - Scripture: James 1:9-11 Text: James 1:9-11

Josh Keiser from Asylum Lake Preserve Association explains the implications rezoning the adjoining property to the preserve that is a watershed for Kalamazoo and Portage. He tells the history of zoning changes and urges those who want to be heard to go to the City Planning Committee at City Hall on November 6th at 7 pm to share your thoughts on rezoning and preserving the area that feeds into this land. For more information go to:https://www.asylumlakepreservationassociation.org/development-of-corner-at-stadium-and-drakeTo sign the Asylum Lake Preserve Petition go to:https://www.change.org/p/kalamazoo-planning-commission-deny-rezoning-and-nfp-overlay-removal-the-property-adjoining-asylum-lake-preserve?source_location=search

Rolling Sixes is a groundbreaking six-part documentary series spotlighting the combined police, fire, and EMS crews of Kalamazoo Public Safety—the largest integrated public safety agency in the U.S. Created by Zach Hamelton, a former TV and film producer turned public information officer, the series blends cinematic storytelling with immersive, real-world footage captured via GoPros and cinema cameras. Viewers get rare access to intense emergencies, day-to-day station life, technical rescues, and candid conversations revealing the emotional toll on responders. With a focus on authenticity, the show highlights both heroic moments and routine calls, showcasing the personal bonds and dedication within the crews. It also aims to boost recruitment by letting the community see the people behind the badges. Brought to you by Stetta Sleeves. www.stettasleeves.com

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 10 Text: Psalm 10

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51 Text: Matthew 13:47-51

Originally uploaded September 16th, reloaded October 1st. Monday September 8th, MBN was on the road to Kalamazoo for the Michigan Works! Association Annual Conference. The team took a break from interviews down in the exhibit hall and attended the luncheon where remarks were shared and awards were handed out. This video shares highlights from the Monday September 8th luncheon presentations. » 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/

Originally uploaded September 17th, reloaded October 4th. Monday September 8th, MBN was on the road to Kalamazoo for the Michigan Works! Association Annual Conference. The team took a break from interviews down in the exhibit hall and attended the luncheon where remarks were shared and awards were handed out. Here are the first eight minutes of a keynote delivered by Dr. Christopher Laney "Michigan's Labor Market: The Good, the Bad and the Possibilities". His research in recent years can be found at https://www.nceda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Laney-Christopher.pdf This video shares highlights from the Monday September 8th luncheon presentation. Before we returned to the exhibit hall for more interviews. » 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/

Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper joins Ophira Eisenberg to talk about raising his two-and-a-half-year-old son, Witt, while juggling a career built on improv, political satire, and late-night comedy. Klepper recalls misjudging the mattress size for his son's bunk bed—leaving a four-inch gap that could double as future deposition material—and justifying his “safety plan” with a beanbag chair under the danger zone. He rails against the whiplash speed of kids' TV, admitting Bluey gets a pass while Gabby's Dollhouse and Cocomelon make him wince, then describes how YouTube ballet performances and Singin' in the Rain became his family's slower-paced alternative. Klepper revisits his Kalamazoo math-nerd roots, including the actuarial scientist who tried to sell him on predicting death for insurance companies, before he pivoted to improv and eventually landed at The Daily Show. Now, he applies his correspondent's interrogative style to parenting—only to be told by his wife to stop cross-examining their toddler at the dinner table. From Amazon-era instant gratification to his son's invented sneakers-with-springs-and-wheels, Klepper balances surreal political interviews with the even trickier task of convincing Witt to wear a jacket. The episode ends with a new father–son bit: shouting “Dan!” back and forth, lifted from an Alan Partridge sketch that Witt now proudly recycles as their private running gag.

One With The Riverbed: Black metal, dynamics, and atmosphere- The Metal Maniacs Podcast (120) In this 120th episode of The Metal Maniacs Podcast, hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with Kalamazoo's blackened post-metal powerhouse One With The Riverbed. If you're a fan of Blackbraid, Deafheaven, Ghost Bath, or Wolves In The Throne Room, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Formed in 2017, One With The Riverbed is a five-piece band consisting of:Jared Koons – VocalsBryan Neterer – GuitarJohn C. Scott – GuitarLisa Bridenstine – BassJimmy Welty – DrumsThe band has carved out a reputation for crafting blackened melodic moodscapes that balance raw ferocity with cinematic beauty. Their newest release, “Succumb” (out October 25th, 2024 via Dusktone Records), pushes their sound further into the depths of emotional and sonic catharsis. Featuring bleak atmospheres, soaring post-metal textures, and crushing black metal intensity, the album stands as their most ambitious work yet.Throughout the conversation, we dive into:The formation of One With The Riverbed Their songwriting process, from riffs to layering, solos, and atmospheric buildsThe evolution of their sound across their discography:Solace (2018) – Black ‘n' roll leanings with indie rock flavor and BM vocalsAbsence (2021) – Progressive and atmospheric with violin by Katie CalvertSuccumb (2024) – A crushing, fully realized blackened post-metal experienceThe production process at Raygun Recording Studio and how their sound has grownTheir upcoming U.S. tour dates, including stops in Nashville, Atlanta, Asheville, and ColumbusWhat's next for the bandWe also touch on deeper topics like the emotional and spiritual catharsis that black metal and post-metal uniquely provide. Fans of atmospheric heaviness will find plenty to connect with here.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Acts 1:1-11; 2:42-47; 3:11-4:4; 4:23-31; 6:1-6; 7:54-8:3 Text: Acts 1:1-11; 2:42-47; 3:11-4:4; 4:23-31; 6:1-6; 7:54-8:3

Pastor Paul Mpindi - Scripture: John 21:1-14 Text: John 21:1-14

Michigan lawmakers went down to the wire in approving a new budget. In the end, a middle-of-the-night, two-hour shutdown happened - but did not last.Still, a stopgap spending extension kept the government running before the new, $81 billion plan was passed in the early hours on October 3, 2025.Senator Sean McCann, a Democrat from Kalamazoo, joins Community Matters for a postgame discussion from his view on how the compromise played out - and what stands out.Episode ResourcesSen Sean McCannABOUT 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.

In this moving conversation on TimTalks, Tim Cox sits down with Mickey Seelye, President & CEO of Seelye Auto Group in Kalamazoo, Michigan—a third-generation dealer whose leadership begins and ends with faith.Mickey shares how he rebuilt his family business from the inside out: valuing people over profit, choosing culture over convenience, and insisting that his faith be part of every decision he makes. This is a story about courage, conviction, and the quiet power of consistency—the kind of leadership that transforms both workplaces and lives.00:00 – The Seelye legacy and the roots of a family-run dealership.02:15 – Growing up in the showroom and learning every job in the building.04:03 – “There's no way I could do it without them.” Mickey on valuing his team.05:34 – Meeting Stan—the faith-filled friendship that changed everything.07:12 – The promise to lead differently, even when others said it couldn't be done.11:02 – When Forbes called—and why Mickey refused to leave faith out of the story.13:18 – “If He's first in my life, that means He's first in business.”17:40 – Consistency: the hidden ingredient in great leadership.20:13 – “We hire for attitude, then train for skill.” Culture before talent.25:01 – Starting with people—how to rebuild a broken culture from the ground up.28:19 – Grace, hope, and leading a life that points back to purpose.Connect with Mickey Seelye: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeyseelye/Connect with Tim Cox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-cox-29065a7/Listen to more episodes of TimTalks: https://www.carnow.com/timtalks/

KUDOS brings people together under one belief system - to help your neighbor. Each year when the leaves begin to fall, groups from within Kalamazoo come together to help their neighbors winterize their homes. There may be different reasons between income troubles, to disability or old age preventing them from being able to tackle the job themselves. KUDOS doesn't need a "good reason" beyond the fact that you need a hand - they are happy to help.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Send us a textIn this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Tropical Hopslam. This beer comes from Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo, MI. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like things we currently hate (“Hopslams”), college football game lengths, annoying ads, delayed TV, acting redemptions, Herbstreit's dog, tropical paradises and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.5 / 5 VincesTOM: 3.25 / 5 TomsInstagram: @friday.night.beersTwitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beersEmail: friday.night.beerspodcast@gmail.com Theme music by Billy Hansa. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts!

In this episode, we speak with Patrick Placzkowski, Chief Executive Officer, Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids, and Daryl Reece, Community leader, founder of the Piecing Together Unity Foundation, and also a board member with the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids.Daryl shared his story with us regarding the powerful impact that was made on him as a young man while attending programming at the Boys and Girls Clubs in both Kalamazoo and Benton Harbor.The mission of the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as responsible citizens through education, recreation, and positive community experiences in partnership with the Grand Rapids Police Department.The Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids offers youth a safe, caring environment and equips them with practical tools to help them prepare for a solid future.They offer very affordable memberships for only $5 per year!ONLINE-Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Our first Life Question comes from David in Kalamazoo, Michigan. David recently discovered he sees his life through a lens of personal failure and wants to dissolve that filter so he can see his True Self.  Next, Kerri is a single woman who believes she has a problem with love. Despite meditating, visualizing, and journaling about the man she wants, every time she meets someone, it doesn't work out and she's disappointed. How can she move past this? Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation on expanding your inner awareness. ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you've been inspired by an episode, we'd love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection.

Contestant: Andrew Conkling, calling from Kalamazoo, Michigan