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“Honor your father and mother.” Easy to say, harder to live. In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow continue the 10 Commandments Series by diving into the Fifth Commandment and why it's one of the most culturally ignored and misunderstood commands today. You'll hear how modern media undermines this biblical truth, how parents can practically teach honor at home, and why honoring parents is foundational to a child's spiritual and emotional health. Plus, discover how this commandment is directly tied to God's blessing for generations to come. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why biblical honor is countercultural in today's world - How TV and media subtly teach children to disrespect authority - Why parents—not teachers or churches—must primarily cultivate honor in children - How Eli's failure to correct his sons led to devastating consequences - Practical ideas to help parents encourage their kids to grow in honor Featured Resources: Visionary Family Camp – July 19–25, 2025 Join us in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a life-changing week of family discipleship, fun, and rest. Info & registration: https://visionaryfam.com/camp Visionary Family Community Join families around the world who are dedicated to passing faith to the next generation. Learn more: https://visionaryfam.com/community Upcoming Live Events Be part of a Visionary Family event in West Chicago, Orlando, or Atlanta. Full schedule: https://visionaryfam.com/events Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send questions or prayer needs to podcast@visionaryfam.com If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help more families discover Family Vision. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. Next Episode Preview: Next week, we'll continue exploring the Fifth Commandment—honoring your parents—and provide practical ways your family can grow in this essential virtue. Don't miss it!

This week Curtis Anthony Bozif & Shona Macdonald talk about their upcoming two person exhibition at Studio Break Gallery, The Vapours So Whiten And Thicken The Air. The exhibition of new work explores atmospheric phenomena linked to climate change.The show opens at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, IL, Saturday, April 19th, from 5-8pm. The show will run through May 11th. Appointments can be arranged through dm on Instagram.

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Does your family have a commitment to resting? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow continue their 10 Commandments Series with a deep dive into the Fourth Commandment: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). What does Sabbath rest mean for families today? Why did God command both work and rest? Join us as we explore the biblical foundation of the Sabbath, why rest is built into creation itself, and how our culture has strayed from God's rhythm of six days of labor, one day of rest. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why the Sabbath is about more than just rest - The biblical foundation of the seven-day week - Why honoring the Sabbath is a blessing, not a burden - How legalism has distorted the true meaning of Sabbath Featured Resources: Visionary Family Conferences — Join us in Orlando in April, Atlanta in May, and more! Learn more at: https://visionaryfam.com/events Visionary Family Community — Connect with families worldwide who are committed to faith and discipleship. Join us at: https://visionaryfam.com/community Healing Family Relationships Seminar — Join us April 12th in West Chicago for a powerful event focused on family restoration and biblical healing. Details at: https://visionaryfam.com/events Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and prayer requests at podcast@visionaryfam.com If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your review helps more families discover Family Vision and grow in their faith. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. Next Episode Preview: Next week, we continue exploring the Fourth Commandment, focusing on how families can practically apply Sabbath rest in a fast-paced culture. What does keeping the Sabbath look like today? Don't miss it!

Cathy Morelli, Owner of Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli, joins Shaun in studio and tells him about their 47 year history in West Chicago, to opening their brick-and-mortar store in Carol Stream, and how they survived through the pandemic while giving back to their community in need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Medicaid and Medicare Great Again! PLUS, Cathy Morelli, Owner of Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli, joins Shaun in studio and tells him about their 47 year history in West Chicago, to opening their brick-and-mortar store in Carol Stream, and how they survived through the pandemic while giving back to their community in need. Bo Biteman, President of the Wyoming State Senate, talks to Shaun about the American greatness of Wyoming, their fight to regain control of their own land management, and the clever ways they have been fighting back against wind farms. And Shaun talks to his California Connection, Judd Dunning, about the need for both Ukraine and California to end their taxpayer grifts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guests for this episode introduce us to an updated version a type of organization which has been around since the earl 1900s, but which most of us have never heard of or know anything about. The type of organization is a Settlement House. The updated version is modeled in a Settlement House one of my guests founded and the other has helped strengthen and maintain. It is called The Good Neighbor House and is located in Waco, Texas. As my guests will discuss, in its updated version, a Settlement House offers local communities, towns, and cities a resource to strengthen the peaceful bonds of it residence; it offers our nation a resource to strengthen the practice of our democracy; and it offers Christian churches a resource for fulfilling a key mission and mandate of the Church's work--that of showing hospitality to the stranger. In considering the current challenges of both our nation and the churches in the U.S., Settlement Houses can provide a relevant and needed contribution, and are thus something worth knowing more about and considering. The founder of the Good Neighbor House, Dr. Laine Scales, has been on this show before. Laine is Professor and PhD Program Co-Director for the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. She completed 15 years as Associate Dean in Baylor's Graduate School from 2004-2019. Her scholarly work led to her appointment as co-director of Baptist Scholars International Roundtable (BSIR). Laine is the author of All That Fits a Woman: Training Southern Baptist Women for Charity and Mission, 1907-1926 and co-author/co-editor of several works, including the 6th Edition of Christianity and Social Work: Readings in the Integration of Christian Faith and Social Work Practice, and Christian Faith and University Life: Stewards of the Academy. Her research interests include doctoral education, history of Baptist women in social work and missions, and rural social work. Laine's research on historical settlement houses led her to establish Good Neighbor Settlement House in Waco Texas, a social innovation experiment in nurturing community through an intergenerational experience of the arts, music, education, recreation, and worship. Tyler Mowry is a PhD candidate and in the Department of Religion and a Content Specialist on the Learning Design team at Baylor University. He has participated in a number of community development efforts, including K–12 educational advocacy in Bogotá, Colombia and West Chicago, IL, and urban agricultural development in East Atlanta, GA. Tyler is a member of the board of trustees and the maintenance team at the Good Neighbor House, and his family and church are frequent users of the space. You can learn more about Good Neighbor House in an article title, "Good Neighbor House: Reimagining Settlement Houses as a Response to Contemporary Community Challenges," in Chapter 3 of Christianity and Social Work: Readings on the Integration of Christian Faith and Social Work Practice, Fifth Ed., by T. Laine Scales and Michael S. Kelly.  The intro and outro music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project.  

Keith Vlk is a photographer and artist who I met almost 20 years ago at an Angels & Airwaves show. If you're at our show this Saturday in Mchenry you'll see him taking pictures. Tell him you think he's cute. Keiths Website Keith Vlk — Secure SHOWS: Feb 7th - Miskatonic Brewing Darien (Acoustic) 6-9 Feb 8th - The Vixen, McHenry. Radar Waves W/ Local H. DM ME FOR TIX March 27th - WC Social Club, West Chicago. Radar Waves w/ Green Jelly DM ME FOR TIX JOIN MY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/Challz

Sam Patterson is a successful Commercial Real Estate Broker, Investor, and Restaurant Owner with vast experience in renovation and property management! Sam opens with his experience in commercial real estate receiverships and his start in investing! He touches on structuring and leveraging partnerships to scale a real estate portfolio. Sam discusses ins and outs of DeKalb including the housing stock and the investment opportunities. In sharing his project experiences, Sam speaks to seller financing, TIF funds, and various other concepts to add to your real estate toolbox! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Sam Patterson, RVG Commercial Real Estate Services | Email Sam (spatterson@rvgcommerical.com) Link: Sheela Prahlad (Lender Referral) Link: Rob Zahm (Roofer Referral) Guest Questions 03:39 Housing Provider Tip - Take precautionary measures to deal with Chicago's frigid temperatures! 05:40 Intro to our guest, Sam Patterson! 08:41 Crazy receivership stories and becoming an investor! 19:48 Why invest in West Chicago? 23:01 Structuring a partnership. 29:57 DeKalb's housing stock and investment expectations. 38:38 How TIF funds work! 41:13 Surprises on a large commercial property renovation! 44:16 An overview of Sycamore. 50:24 Refinance terms on a commercial loan. 53:17 What's next in Sam's investment journey? 58:24 What is your competitive advantage? 59:19 One piece of advice for new investors. 60:11 What do you do for fun? 60:49 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  61:32 Local Network Recommendation?  62:11 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

This week Barbara Campbell Thomas joins the podcast to talk about mixed media abstract paintings that utilize a variety of stitched fabric and acrylic paint. Barbara's solo exhibition Heart of Space opens Saturday Nov 9th at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago from 5-8PM and runs through November 30th.Barbara's work was selected for our 2022 Studio Break Professional Competition by Jason Franz, Artist & Director of Manifest in Cincinnati.

Joliet approved pay hikes for future mayors, council members; Family fighting to keep greenhouse on West Chicago property and more.

Joliet approved pay hikes for future mayors, council members; Family fighting to keep greenhouse on West Chicago property and more.

Joliet approved pay hikes for future mayors, council members; Family fighting to keep greenhouse on West Chicago property and more.

Jeannine Fontana, owner of Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago, joins Steve Dale to talk about pumpkin' pickin'. Which pumpkins are best to choose from for decoration as opposed to pie baking and the different kinds of pumpkins they have. For more information visit sonnyacres.com!

This week Neil Callander joins the podcast to talk about his paintings that evolve slowly to explore still life, portraits, landscapes, and abstractions. Neil's solo exhibition Happy to Wait opens Saturday October 5th at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago from 5-8PM and runs through November 2nd.Neil's work was selected for our 2022 Studio Break Professional Competition by Jason Franz, Artist & Director of Manifest in Cincinnati.

Según la RAE, carácter es un conjunto de cualidades o circunstancias propias de una cosa, de una persona o de una colectividad, que las distingue, por su modo de ser u obrar, de las demás. En el nuevo episodio del podcast de Ella Florece estaremos conversando junto a Sergio Villanueva  @SergioVillanuevaSoy  autor, compositor musical y pastor en la Iglesia del Pueblo en West Chicago, la congregación hispana de Wheaton Bible Church, sobre cómo estamos llamados a formar día a día un carácter similar al de Jesucristo. ¡No te pierdas esta edificante conversación! Recursos gratuitos: https://www.ellaflorece.org/recursos-gratuitos Síguenos: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellafloreceoficial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ellafloreceoficial Web: https://www.ellaflorece.org #jesus #palabradedios #ellaflorece

This week Maryalice Carroll joins the podcast to talk about her colorful ceramic sculpture and installation based works. Maryalice is featured in the two person exhibition “Color Stacks” with Nichole Gronvold Roller at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, May 18th-June 11th with an opening reception on Saturday May 18th from 5-8PM.

This week Maryalice Carroll joins the podcast to talk about her colorful ceramic sculpture and installation based works. Maryalice is featured in the two person exhibition “Color Stacks” with Nichole Gronvold Roller at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, May 18th-June 11th with an opening reception on Saturday May 18th from 5-8PM.

This week Nichole Gronvold Roller joins us to talk about her colorful mixed media works that are influenced by the arts and craft movement, design, wallpaper, and observations of every day. Nichole is featured in the two person exhibition “Color Stacks” with Maryalice Carroll at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, May 18th-June 11th with an opening reception on Saturday May 18th from 5-8PM.

April 19, 2024This week Sally C. Garner joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of her studio practice, beginning with photography which led way to an interest in sculpture, installation, fiber and most importantly weaving. Sally is featured in the Two-Person Exhibition “Process/Symbiosis” with Jason Rafferty at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, April 20th-May 11th with an opening reception on Saturday April 20th from 5-8PM.

ER doctors at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit are on the picket line, and will remain there until 2 p.m. WWJ's Mike Campbell explains why. On March 29th, five Detroit men, ranging in age from 33 to 48, were shot outside of a nightclub on West Chicago near Oakman Boulevard.  Hunter is currently in police custody.  He's due in court this morning. (Credit: Mike Campbell)

April 12, 2024This week Jason Rafferty joins the podcas to talk about his studio practice that explores ideas of the environment and sustainability through colorful abstracted paintings. Jason will be featured in the Two-Person Exhibition “Process/Symbiosis” with Sally C. Garner at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, April 20th-May 11th with an opening reception on Saturday April 20th from 5-8PM.

February 6, 2024Bill Conger & Ron Jackson join the podcast for an Artist Talk for their two person exhibition “Recent Works” at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago through April 14th. There will be a closing reception for the exhibition on April 14th from 12-2PM.

Welcome to "How I Discovered My Gift," hosted by the ever-curious and enthusiastic David D. Simons. In each episode, we dive deep into the journeys of remarkable individuals who've uncovered their unique gifts and are using them to make a significant impact in their industries and beyond. Today, we're thrilled to have Gwendolyn Young, a mastermind in business and operations management, join us to share her incredible story.From her early days navigating the challenges of growing up in the projects of West Chicago to becoming the founder of a thriving multi-six-figure agency, Gwendolyn's journey is nothing short of inspirational. With a passion for order, structure, and helping others succeed, she has transformed her gift of administration into a powerful tool for growth, both for herself and the countless businesses she's helped scale to new heights.In this episode, Gwendolyn takes us back to her roots, sharing how her upbringing, combined with her natural inclination for leadership and organization, laid the foundation for her future success. "I guess the gift was there always early on," she reflects, highlighting how her early experiences shaped her path to becoming an indispensable strategic partner for CEOs ready to embrace their next level of growth.But it's not just about the destination; it's about the journey. Gwendolyn opens up about the challenges she faced, including a life-changing diagnosis that forced her to rethink her career and ultimately led her to entrepreneurship. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and the relentless pursuit of one's purpose.So, whether you're on the brink of discovering your own gift or looking for the inspiration to take the next step in your journey, this episode is for you. Join us as Gwendolyn Young shares her wisdom, experiences, and the pivotal moments that helped her embrace her true calling. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!

Today's guest, Valerie Austin, tells the story of her time at L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland. Inspired by the Schaeffers, she studied and worked at L'Abri, learning firsthand the transformative power of Edith Schaeffer's emphasis on hospitality. From serving meals to 40-50 students and families on a shoestring budget to now showing hospitality as a pastor's wife in West Chicago, this episode discusses the impact hospitality has on the people in a community. Valerie encourages us to never make assumptions about our guests sharing a hilarious story that will emphasize her point. Think through flowers, music, and clear invitations and expectations, and you'll be well-prepared to welcome guests into your home! We're so glad you're here! Visit www.comeoverfordinner.com for recipes, product links, and more!

In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA, host Sheldon Edelstein dives into the successful project at Ball Horticultural with Chief Information Officer, Mark Morris. The talk covers the recent transformation to SAP S/4HANA and the challenges the international company headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois, faced along the way. Mark shares how they leveraged SAP's support services and the new Data Transition Validation tool to ensure a smooth and successful go-live. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com

Aubrey and her husband Kevin--also a pastor at Renewal Church in West Chicago-- explore the process of grief and heartache, the experience of the dark night of the soul, and Kevin's research on multi-ethnic living. They emphasize the importance of listening, building relationships, and engaging in multi-ethnic life as a reflection of the gospel. In this conversation, Aubrey and Kevin play a trivia game, discuss bizarre house rules, and talk about raising teenage sons. Takeaways: Grief and heartache can be difficult to navigate, but finding healthy ways to process and lean on others for support is crucial. Engaging in multi-ethnic living is a reflection of the gospel and requires listening, building relationships, and challenging one's own biases and assumptions. Trivia games can be a fun way to engage and entertain House rules can vary greatly from one household to another Raising teenage sons comes with its own joys and challenges Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New to the show or don't know Aubrey? Start with this episode! Aubrey introduces herself as an eternal student, a pastor, a Wheaton grad and more. Learn about her various endeavors and books, her other podcast, and how to get mentorship if you're a woman in ministry. LINKS: Aubrey's website (includes her 4 books): https://www.aubreysampson.com/ Propel Ecclesia: https://www.ecclesia.propelwomen.org/ Renewal Church: https://www.bringrenewal.com/ Follow Aubrey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubsamp/ Aubrey's other podcast, Nothing is Wasted: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/ Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Andries, singer and songwriter of Graveyards to Gardens and Worship Pastor at Renewal Church in West Chicago, joins Aubrey in studio for a special visit. They chat about the creative life and Aaron plays songs from his upcoming album, "Just Some Songs," available December 22 wherever you download music. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Bovey leads New Life Bilingual Church in West Chicago, and is also facing fines up to $20,000 from the city for building a greenhouse in his backyard. He explains the situation, what it has been like to watch the court system work (for him and for other residents of West Chicago), and what it has been like to figure out how to be a witness for Christ in the middle of a controversy. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also in the news: Lawsuit claims discrimination of Black People's Gas employees; Pregnant woman, West Chicago firefighter among 6 injured in early morning fire; Travis Kelce wants to play with the Blackhawks and more.

Also in the news: Lawsuit claims discrimination of Black People's Gas employees; Pregnant woman, West Chicago firefighter among 6 injured in early morning fire; Travis Kelce wants to play with the Blackhawks and more.

Also in the news: Lawsuit claims discrimination of Black People's Gas employees; Pregnant woman, West Chicago firefighter among 6 injured in early morning fire; Travis Kelce wants to play with the Blackhawks and more.

Wheaton Academy, a private high school in West Chicago, turns 170 this year (!) and Kori Hockett joins Aubrey and Brian in studio to talk about the latest research on phones and teenagers. She also provides tips for parents who want to start addressing phone use in the home. Learn more about the school at wheatonacademy.org. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Sarah Humphrey talk with author Alyssa Clements about her new book The Size of Everything. God created an amazing universe! He designed and spoke into existence big things and small things and things in between, and all of it is meant to point back to him. The Size of Everything compares by size different parts of God's creation with the aim of inspiring young readers to praise God for his power and creativity. It also highlights people as God's most special creation and helps children see God's love for them. The format of this book is unique in that it starts in the middle. As readers flip the pages to the left, they explore objects that get smaller and smaller. As readers flip the pages to the right, objects get bigger and bigger. From quarks to poison dart frogs to redwood trees to the Milky Way galaxy, readers will be fascinated as they learn about God and his incredible world. Alyssa Clements is a third-grade teacher turned book editor who loves learning about the fascinating world God has created and exploring how it all points to him. Alyssa lives in West Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, Forrest, and her two wonderfully curious children. ---------------------------------------------- The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Our NEW store now features "Pay What You Can" pricing on many items with more coming soon. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to donate or learn more today! The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

October 6, 2023This week Marc Mitchell talks all about his studio practice and abstract paintings that combine colorful patterns & dazzle camouflage with elements of the landscape. Marc has a solo exhibition “Pale Hay” that opens on Saturday October 14th from 6-9 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago.

I'm going to be honest, with the election year right around the corner, I start getting nervous! The political climate and the way the Church weaves into it can be unsettling. But is it possible for us to fight the narrative that it's “us against them”? Is it possible to talk about things that Jesus taught about during his time on Earth, and have a biblical lens and not a political lens? Is it possible to stay humble, work on relationships, and truly be the salt and light of the world? On today's show Phil Vischer and I tackle how we think the answer to all of those questions is a resounding YES!Phil is a filmmaker, author, speaker and humorist, best known as the co-creator of VeggieTales, creator of What's in the Bible? and co-host of the Holy Post Podcast. He lives in West Chicago, IL with his wife Lisa and 3 adult children. He is funny, insightful, and so much fun to be around. Phil creates content that is thought provoking and calls out problems we see in evangelicalism today and potential threats to the American church. Even if this conversation made you feel a little uncomfortable or gave you food for thought, my prayer is that we all are slow to speak, quick to listen, and love people like Jesus! SHOW LINKS:Holy PostThe Bulletin Good Faith The Ballot and the Bible The Evangelical ImaginationThe Rise and Fall of DispensationalismBiblical Critical TheoryCONNECT WITH JAMIEHappy Hour Book Club

This week Noah Kashiani joins the podcast to discuss his studio practice that explores mixed media painting and sculptural forms. In the episode Noah breaks down his recent works that use found objects and various processes/materials to create mixed media works that examine consumer culture and late state capitalism.Noah has a solo exhibition “Built Similarly” that opens on Saturday September 9th from 5-8 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago.

For the past couple years at the annual Ball Customer Day event in West Chicago, panels have been assembled to share thoughts on a topic during lunch in the big tent. This year, the topic was how to plan for 2024—a big question and one that has everyone in the industry talking. Following three unique seasons, it can be challenging (if not impossible) for you and your team to set sights on a plan for your operation next year.   Because Ball Customer Day is now actually two days, the final Thursday and Friday in July, this episode only covers one panel. Be sure to check out the other panel discussion (also posted as a podcast) because the participants are different, and the ideas are unique.   On Thursday, moderator Bill Calkins spoke to Johannes Pieterse (JP) and Brent Troost, co-owners of Countryside Greenhouse and Flower Shop, a grower-retailer with locations in Elburn and Crystal Lake, Illinois. The third panelist was Jim Kennedy, national sales manager at Ball, who shared how Ball Seed is planning as a supplier and ways Ball Seed can assist your team when strategizing for upcoming years.   Panelists shared thoughts on these questions:   How did your team create a plan for 2023? What went into this planning and how did the season go? The big question heard around the industry is, “How do I plan for 2024?” How is your business thinking about your 2024 plan at the moment? With change and turnover constant in any organization, developing teams and team members is more critical than ever. Please share how your company goes about training and education of staff members. Why invest in this? Does it pay off? Because Customer Day is focused on innovative new plants, as well as tried and true varieties, please share some of the plants and concepts you feel will make an impact in 2024. Finally, please offer one key to success for 2024.

For the past couple years at the annual Ball Customer Day event in West Chicago, panels have been assembled to share thoughts on a topic during lunch in the big tent. This year, the topic was how to plan for 2024—a big question and one that has everyone in the industry talking. Following three unique seasons, it can be challenging (if not impossible) for you and your team to set sights on a plan for your operation next year.   Because Ball Customer Day is now actually two days, the final Thursday and Friday in July, this episode only covers one panel. Be sure to check out the other panel discussion (also posted as a podcast) because the participants are different, and the ideas are unique.   On Friday, moderator Bill Calkins spoke to Kate Terrell, second generation owner of Wallace's Garden Center, a grower-retailer located in Bettendorf, Iowa. Also on the panel was Tom Seery, also second generation as a Ball Seed sales rep and Midwest Regional Manager. The third panelist was Jim Kennedy, national sales manager at Ball, who shared how Ball Seed is planning as a supplier and ways Ball Seed can assist your team when strategizing for upcoming years.   Panelists shared thoughts on these questions:   How did your team create a plan for 2023? What went into this planning and how did the season go? The big question heard around the industry is, “How do I plan for 2024?” How is your business thinking about your 2024 plan at the moment? With change and turnover constant in any organization, developing teams and team members is more critical than ever. Please share how your company goes about training and education of staff members. Why invest in this? Does it pay off? Because Customer Day is focused on innovative new plants, as well as tried and true varieties, please share some of the plants and concepts you feel will make an impact in 2024. Finally, please offer one key to success for 2024.

Aubrey is joined by Aaron Andries, lead singer and founder of Chicagoland indie rock band Graveyard to Gardens--and the worship pastor at Renewal Church in West Chicago. They have a wide-ranging interview about being Christian artists, including conversations about the multiethnic church, the creative process, the Christian hesitancy to embrace lament, and whether we should keep singing songs out of Hillsong and Bethel--plus, Aaron serenades us with exclusive songs that have never been recorded anywhere else! Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Erin Raedeke joins the podcast to talk about her colorful paintings based off of observation that explore a variety of subjects that include still life, interior, landscape, and portraiture. Erin has a solo exhibition “46 Years” that opens on Saturday July 22nd from 5-8 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago. The show will feature 46 4” x 6” paintings, each one based off one of her 46 years of life. Works are available and can be reviewed on the gallery page.

This week Kit Palencar joins the podcast to talk about his studio work, which largely explores figurative elements and the landscape through a variety of 2-D materials. Kit has work featured in the exhibition “Paintings from the field” at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago with fellow artists Ben Cohan, David Linneweh, Adam Mysock, Kit Palencar, John Reddington, Gary Schirmer, and Jake Wells.

Also in the news: West Chicago man led police on an extremely slow car chase; At least 50 gallons of gasoline leaked from gas station in Rolling Meadows; Ribfest returning to DuPage County Fairgrounds and more.

In this 50th episode special, Steven and Alex sit down and talk to the brilliant Katrina Adams. Katrina tells us her story from the very beginning. She recounts how she began tennis in West Chicago and the lessons she learned as she moved up through high school, college, and into the pros. After her pro career Katrina maintained her love and passion for the game and helped build up the sport off of the court. She was appointed as CEO, President and Chairman of the USTA and made history by becoming the first African American, youngest ever, and first individual to be appointed for two terms in the organization's history. Finally, we discuss Katrina's current focuses, which include being the Executive Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program and her recent book, Own the Arena. Huge thank you to Katrina for her time and for sharing her wisdom and experiences with us. We hope you enjoy! YOU CAN PURCHASE OWN THE ARENA HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Own-Arena-Match-Points-Winning/dp/0062936824 https://www.harpercollins.com/products/own-the-arena-katrina-m-adams?variant=39342110113826 JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kKm7KbC5Wy Links To Just Slap Tennis Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justslappodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justslappodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Just-Slap-Tennis-109994734919454 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7w5zXroZIXThPJMpxHmEjM For business inquiries please email: contact@justslaptennis.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/just-slap-podcast/support

This week Mia Risberg returns to the podcast to talk about her studio practice and recent series of drawings that began during the pandemic quarantine. The solo exhibition“Quiet Contemplation” runs from May 12th- June 16th at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago with an opening reception on May 12th from 5-8PM.

...in which Brian and Aubrey just can't stop talking about Thanksgiving food. They also reflect on the life of Michael Gerson, Candace Cameron Bure's Instagram apology, tips from the West Chicago School District on talking to your kids about death... and good news from the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Stockton grew up in the town of West Chicago, Illinois, as the youngest of three boys. In high school, He was active in sports, playing football, basketball and running track. He did not realize education would be such a large portion of his life until his junior year at Purdue University, where he found that no career in his business degree plan sounded fulfilling. He quickly switched his major from business to education. He taught for two years in Lafayette, Indiana, and got his master's degree. Stockton's Conroe ISD career began at Travis Junior High School in 1986 as a math teacher and coach. During his time at CISD he earned a mid management certification, a doctorate degree and held various administrative titles in CISD before becoming superintendent in 2003. Stockton retired after serving 34 years as an educator—32 years of which were in Conroe ISD and 15 of which he was superintendent. #grateful #drstockton #cisd #conroe #tsc #gogetit Social Media Links Youtube Channel youtube.com/c/ChipBakerTheSuccessChronicles LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/chipbakerthesuccesschronicles Facebook- Profile https://www.facebook.com/tscchipbaker Facebook- Page facebook.com/chipbakertsc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chipbakertsc/ Twitter twitter.com/chipbaker19 TikTok tiktok.com/@chipbakertsc Linktree https://linktr.ee/ChipBakerTSC Online Store http://chip-baker-the-success-chronicles.square.site/ Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles Podcast https://anchor.fm/chip-baker

(00:00-09:05): When do culture wars go too far? (09:05-17:15): Aubrey and guest host Catherine McNeil dream big about home life and vocation. (17:15-27:07): Aaron Damiani, Lead Pastor of Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, talks about his new book Earth Filled With Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and other Ancient Practices of the Church. (27:07-37:08): Aubrey and Catherine read out cheery news from the week. (37:08-46:01): Lifeway Research has found support for immigration growing among evangelicals. (46:01-54:40): Aubrey and Catherine chat about a recent tweet from Trillia Newbell: “Something happens in middle age w/ teens. My capacity to engage in things outside my immediate life and work has greatly diminished. It's not that I no longer care, rather I feel my limitations. Applying 1 Thess 4:11 is much more natural--we can't do anything else! Am I alone?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day.  Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls. We hang out virtually on Thursday Nights at 8pm EST and anytime all of the time on Discord Kirk Wallace Johnson is an author and screenwriter.  His books include The Fishermen and the Dragon: Fear, Greed, and a Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast, The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century, To Be a Friend is Fatal: the Fight to Save the Iraqis America Left Behind.  He is also the creator of Drug Spies, a scripted series about pharmaceutical espionage.  He is the founder of the List Project to Resettle Iraqi Allies. His writing has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and Foreign Policy, among others. Prior to founding the List Project, Johnson served in Iraq with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Baghdad and then Fallujah as the Agency's first coordinator for reconstruction in the war-torn city. He is a a senior fellow at the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy, and the recipient of fellowships from the American Academy in Berlin, Yaddo, MacDowell, and the Wurlitzer Foundation.  Prior to his work in Iraq, he conducted research on political Islamism as a Fulbright Scholar in Egypt.  He received his BA from the University of Chicago in 2002. Born in West Chicago, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife, son, and daughter. In the late 1970s, the fishermen of the Texas Gulf Coast were struggling. The bays that had sustained generations of shrimpers and crabbers were being poisoned by nearby petrochemical plants, oil spills, pesticides, and concrete.  The White fishermen, though, could only see one culprit: the small but growing number of newly resettled Vietnamese refugees who had recently started fishing. Tensions climbed as White fishermen called for refugee bans and threatened violence in the name of protecting what they claimed was their turf. After a young Vietnamese man killed a White crabber in self-defense, a posse responded by torching Vietnamese boats and a home, leading the Grand Dragon of the Texas Knights of the Ku Klux Klan to sense an opportunity. Over the next two years, amid a garish campaign of violence, death threats, and arson, with terrifying Klan rallies and boat patrols, many Vietnamese were ready to flee – until a charismatic South Vietnamese colonel convinced them to stand their ground and put their trust in the Constitution.  Throughout the dizzying clash, which culminated in a tense courtroom showdown, one woman could see clearly enough to recognize the true threat to the bays—and her determination to take on the real villains became the fishermen's last hope. Kirk Wallace Johnson's gripping book depicts a community set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster. Drawing upon a trove of never-before-published material, case files, and interviews with Klansmen, shrimpers, law enforcement, environmental activists, lawyers, perpetrators, and victims, Johnson uncovers secrets and secures confessions to crimes that went unsolved for more than forty years. It's a story that braids corporate malfeasance with a battle over shrinking natural resources, at a turning point in the modern white supremacist movement, and highlights one woman's relentless battle for environmental justice. ------------------------------------------------------------------ JL Cauvin is the best Trump impersonator in the world. He is also a very talented Stand Up Comic with who I have known for a long time. JL has recorded 6 stand up albums! J-L's act is incredibly diverse and has led to six stand up albums: 2006′s Racial Chameleon, 2008′s Diamond Maker, 2012′s Too Big To Fail and 2013′s Keep My Enemies Closer, 2016's Israeli Tortoise, which hit #1 on the iTunes comedy chart and his 2018 double album Thots & Prayers. He has also released two albums as Donald Trump: 2017's Fireside Craps, an entire album as Donald Trump which hit #1 on the iTunes comedy chart and 2020's Fireside Craps: The Deuce which went #1 on both Amazon and iTunes' comedy charts and broke into the Top 40 on iTunes' overall album charts. Subscribe to JL new Patreon and get tickets to see us both this Saturday May 14 in NYC JL is the host of 2 podcasts "Righteous Prick" and "Making Podcasts Great Again"   Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page