On each episode of Area Code: Batavia, host Richard Clark explores the heart of Batavia, Illinois, and what it means to truly belong in Batavia, IL. Through one-on-one conversations with local small business owners, we uncover the essence of Batavia's community spirit. Produced by Area Code Audio. Tune in every two weeks for new episodes.
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Welcome to the podcast for East River Church (Batavia, OH). Here you will find our sermons and special messages from Pastor Michael Foster and others. Visit eastriverchurch.org for more resources and information.
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Het is 1628: het vlaggenschip Batavia begint aan haar lange reis naar het Oosten. De mensen aan boord bidden om een veilige vaart. Maar dat is buiten één man gerekend. Batavia vertelt het waargebeurde verhaal van de gruwelijkste scheepsreis uit de geschiedenis. Een ongelooflijk audio-epos over verraad, wreedheden en vriendschap. Zeil mee met de Batavia en ontdek hoe gekrenkte eer en ongebreideld winstbejag alles op de klippen doen lopen. Volg het gruwelijke schrikbewind van psychopaat Hieron ...
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This is the dramatic story of the Batavia shipwreck and massacre, the true tale of Undermerchant Jeronimus Cornelisz's rise to power, by any means necessary. Set in 1628, through this radio drama you will encounter mutinies, murderous plots, tragic tales and the birth of a hero. Can Cornelisz be stopped? Will anyone stand in his way? Tune in to find out! Find us on facebook at: www.facebook.com/bataviaradiodrama/
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 3:1-7Af East River Church
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Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church: A Historic Haven for Black Batavians
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Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church, currently led by Rev. David J. Seymour, wasn't created in a vacuum - it was founded based on a need for black Batavians to have a place to go where they felt safe, comfortable, and accepted. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with two long-time members of the church about their lives in Bat…
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Preacher: John Weis, Text: Genesis 2:18-24Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 2:5-17Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 2:4-18Af East River Church
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Bulldogs Head Coach, Dennis Piron: Belonging First, Winning Second
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After receiving so much support from his community as a high school student, Dennis Piron felt obligated to succeed. But after trying his hand in the business world, he quickly realized that giving back to Batavia was the best way to find fulfillment. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, I spoke to the Batavia High School football and track and f…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Acts 20:17-38Af East River Church
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Preacher: John Weis, Text: Genesis 2:1-3Af East River Church
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From Murals to Monuments: A Journey Through Downtown's Public Art
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On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a walking tour with local sculptor and art booster, Bill McGrath. As a board member of Water Street Studios and a former city administrator, Bill is the ideal person to lead us through downtown and walk us through the unique artistic landscape that makes up the downtown environment. Feel free to listen to this…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:26-31Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:26-31Af East River Church
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Batavia Creamery: How Small Pleasures Bring Us Together
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We might take the Batavia Creamery for granted now, but its fate wasn't always so cut and dry. After working as a Baskin Robbins franchisee, Kirk Jansons wanted to sell ice cream on his own terms. But challenges with the bridge and COVID threw the whole thing into question. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the owner of the…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:3-31Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:1-2Af East River Church
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Red Hive Market: A Vision of Home Too Big to Fail
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Bridget Johnson, a Cuban immigrant, and Thomas Freeman, a Chicago south-side native, shared a dream. But their perspectives on that dream have been drastically different. And complimentary collaboration is exactly what makes Red Hive Market work so well. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with Bridget and Tom about creating a div…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:1Af East River Church
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Hey everybody. We're dropping into your feed on an off week to let you know about a new segment: "Settling In." On each installment of "Settling In," we'll be diving deeper into what it means to make Batavia home, with insights and advice from our title sponsor, local real estate expert, Kristine Clemens of @Properties Christies International Real…
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Preacher: Jason Svintsitsky, Text: Psalm 121Af East River Church
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Start Something Studio: Empowering Women-Owned Businesses
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Walk around Batavia's downtown and you'll see a host of women-led businesses, of all kinds. But it wasn't always this way. It happened because of people like Start Something Studio's Jamie Saam, who put collaboration and mutual support ahead of a solely competitive mindset. In addition to being the owner of Bulldog Plumbing and the co-founder of St…
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Preacher: John Weis, Text: Psalm 110Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Psalm 24Af East River Church
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In Batavia, Flags Are Symbols of Belonging
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As we continue to explore the significance of flags in the Batavia community, we talk about the origins and impact of the Batavia Community flag, and the Unity Pride flag, relatively new symbols in the town. Featured on this episode: Flag expert Marty Callahan, chair of the Batavia flag design contest committee High school student Rachel Agro, desi…
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Preacher: John Weis Text: Psalm 51Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Psalm 148Af East River Church
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The Flag Day Monument: A Local Tribute to an Evolving Symbol
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The day this episode is released, June 14th, is Flag Day, and it's the first Flag Day to be observed at Batavia's brand new Flag Day Monument. Meanwhile, across the lawn of the Pegbond Center, a few other flags are flying. What is it about flags that instills such reverence in those whose community they represent?And what role do flags play in this…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 3 John 1:1-15Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 5:13-21Af East River Church
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BEI: Why Investment in Community is Good Business
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When Austin Dempsey had the opportunity to step into a long-term leadership role in the family business, he took it. But in the face of a global pandemic, he recognized how investing in Batavia's community would pay off for everyone in the long run. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the CEO of BEI Commercial Real Estate abo…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 5:6-12Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 5:1-5Af East River Church
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The Boardwalk Shops: Nurturing Dreams and Building Community
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Every year, an entirely new group of entrepreneurs set up shop on the corner of Wilson and River street, with their hearts set of finding a home and community in Batavia. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, we talk to all the boardwalk shop owners about their hopes for their time in Batavia, what led them here, and what it means to be part of th…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 4:13-21Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 4:7-14Af East River Church
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Foltos Tonsorial Parlor: From Barber to Bridge Builder
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Craig Foltos grew up in Batavia, cleaning his Dad's barber shop. He has almost never ventured outside of the town where he was raised (once he stayed overnight in Warrenville). But when his dad died, Craig had to come to terms with his fate, as a barber, as a Batavian, and as a consistent presence in a constantly changing town. On this episode of A…
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Preacher: John Weis Text: 1 John 4:1-6Af East River Church
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Preacher: Jason Svintsitsky Text: 1 John 3:19-24Af East River Church
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LIVE with Sturdy Shelter Brewing: "Cheers to Community"
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A "blind date" between two beer aficionados. A day spent praying and fasting. A wedding invitation with a familiar passage. A pre-designed logo featuring a familiar building. These are just some of the serendipitous moments that lead to Sturdy Shelter Brewing, and that made the founding of the brewery in Batavia, IL seem almost fated. On this episo…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 3:11-18Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 3:4-10Af East River Church
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Bocaditos: Empanadas, Empathy, and Resistance
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When Juliana Cancelo's mom, Sylvia Sanchez had a dream of Batavians craving empanadas, Juliana was skeptical. But it took a change of perspective to realize that her mom's dream could also be an act of empathy and resistance. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation Juliana Cancelo, one-half of the Bocaditos founding duo, about the cou…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 2:28-3:3Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 2:18-27Af East River Church
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Beardsgaard Barbers: Cutting Through the Norms
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When Tyler and Natalie Anderson set out to start their own barbershop in Batavia, they knew they wanted to make it their own. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the co-owners of Beardsgaard Barbers about why they chose Batavia to host their vision, and why they're so passionate about creating a barbershop as a place to belon…
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Preacher: John Weis Text: 1 John 2:15-17Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 2:3-14Af East River Church
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Hearth & Hammer: Coming Home & Making It Your Own
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Building on a successful candle-business, Ariane Scholl wanted to create a space that was welcoming, people-oriented, and comfortable. And with her new location, she found a place perfectly situated to accomodate anyone. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, I talked to Ariane (who also goes by Annie) about the tensions between creating a space th…
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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 2:1-2Af East River Church
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Preacher: Michael Foster Text: 1 John 1:5-10Af East River Church
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Fernando's: Always Moving, Always Home
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Fernando Martinez is everywhere. He spends most of his time running his business all over town. But how does one feel a sense of belonging when they're always moving from place to place? On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, I talk to Fernando Martinez about the tension between tradition and progress, and how that tension applies to Mexican food, …
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Preacher: John Weis Text: 1 John 1:1-4Af East River Church
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