Welcome to the Discipleship Now podcast, where we explore the journey of discipleship and how it intersects with our daily lives. Following Jesus Christ is a lifelong journey that requires us to continually seek His wisdom and guidance as we navigate the ups and downs of life.In each episode, we'll dive into different aspects of discipleship, exploring what it means to truly follow Jesus and how we can grow in our relationship with Him. We'll share personal stories and experiences, as well a ...
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Byers & Co. has been the staple entertainment of Decatur, IL and the #1 rated morning show for 20 years. Marconi award winning host Brian Byers leads a three-hour whirlwind of news, entertainment, politics, sports, local and national topics, and high profile interviews and guests.
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May 14, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about leadership, mental health resources, and optimism in young people. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Matthew Flaten, Helena Hashimoto & Anthony Ezeanyim - May 14, 2025
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18:21May 14, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and commencement student speakers, Helena Hashimoto and Anthony Ezeanyim, joined Byers & Co to talk about the students' experiences on campus and what went into their graduation speeches. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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State Senator Doris Turner - May 14, 2025
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15:11May 14, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about supporting educators, trends in politics, local impact to national healthcare policy changes, and her commitment to communicating with her constituents. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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May 14, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about getting the district ready for summer openings, the Ladies 5-9 golf event, Over the Top ICe Cream Shop and Splash Cove openings, first weekend shows at the Devon, the train at Scovill Zoo, and park upgrades. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listene…
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Lydia Marion & Peggy Myers - May 14, 2025
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12:12May 14, 2025 - Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank and Mt. Zion High School graduating senior Lydia Marion joined Byers & Co to talk about Lydia being named the Hickory Point Merit Scholar of the Year and what inspired her essay. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Temethia Joyner, Drew Pettit & Will Grohne - May 13, 2025
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23:40May 13, 2025 - Temethia Joyner and Drew Pettit of Young Leaders in Action and incoming student president Will Grohne, joined Byers & Co to talk about recruiting and to announce scholarship and grant recipients. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 13, 2025 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to talk about pharmaceutical pricing in government at the national and state levels and the Chris Oberheim Memorial Baseball Memorial Tournament. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 12, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the Public Safety Camp for adults, summer programming, community upskilling, access to opportunities, forecasting the future, and her love for live music. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 12, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about student success stories, the police chief's retirement, and city council business. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Gaurav Pareek & Jayden Drake - May 9, 2025
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11:02May 9, 2025 - Caterpillar Facility Manager Gaurav Pareek and MacArthur High School student Jayden Drake joined Byers & Co to talk about the Career Pathways program and how Jayden has been offered a full-time position by Caterpillar upon completion. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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May 9, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about what she learned at the NAYDO Conference in St. Louis, sports collectibles, and art. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Cordell Ingram, Lily Rinchiuso, Rahged Qatoum & Adrianna Hammons - May 9, 2025
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20:25May 9, 2025 - Macarthur High School principal Cordell Ingram and senior students, Lily Rinchiuso, Rahged Qatoum, and Adrianna Hammons, joined Byers & Co to talk about graduation, what is next for them, and the results of their special class. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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May 8, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way and Jenny Beals of Forvis Mazars joined Byers & Co to talk about how Forvis Mazars has donated to help kickoff the United Way's wheelchair ramp campaign, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, ALICE families, and community impact. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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May 8, 2025 - Dan Watkins of God's Shelter of Love joined Byers & Co to talk about how their Matthew 25 Circle can help women in need and the services they provide the community. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne - May 8, 2025
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19:18May 8, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the financial importance of tourism, Farm Progress, God's Shelter of Love, political theatrics, and remembering a downtown market from years ago. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 7, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about leadership, their Prescription Produce Garden, amazing young people, and giving back to the community. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Jessa Wilcoxen & Rebekkah Kauffmann - May 7, 2025
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17:27May 7, 2025 - Jessa Wilcoxen of Millikin University and student Rebekkah Kauffmann joined Byers & Co to talk about the creative opportunities on campus and CreatorCon. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 7, 2025 - Drew Early and Paul Lidy of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about the work of their foundations, Health Care Week, and the importance of quality of life. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 7, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the DISC, pool safety, summer jobs, Zippy Zoo Kids Fun Run, Over the Top Ice Cream Shop, Juneteenth, Playing 5 to 9: A Ladies Golf Night, and the Devon. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Natalie Beck, Matt Samuels, Dr. Dana Ray & Julia Livingston - May 6, 2025
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22:24May 6, 2025 - Natalie Beck, Pastor Matt Samuels, Dr. Dana Ray, and Julia Livingston joined Byers & Co to talk about their experience representing the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation on a Justice Journey Experience trip to the south to visit very important locations in American social justice history. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio…
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May 6, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about his granddaughter's graduation, and Pharmacy Facts with friends that will cover the real estate market with Brinkoetter, MRI's Field Day, and the Prescription Drug Affordability bill. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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May 6, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about riding in a gravel race, trail systems, big plans and sales to celebrate their 11th anniversary, and F1 racing. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 5, 2025 - Nick Cox and Bunny Thomas of Coney McKane's joined Byers & Co to talk about what makes their restaurant special enough for people to vote for them as the Menu Matchups champion. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Amber Kaylor & Gary Birschbach - May 5, 2025
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17:18May 5, 2025 - Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois and Gary Birschbach of McDonalds joined Byers & Co to talk about the carts they stock for families in the hospitals, Kids & Clays, and their golf outings. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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May 5, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about City Council business including the swearing in ceremony, new technology for police, grants, sluice gates, and looking for ways to share resources. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 2, 2025 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the real estate market going into the busy season and to highlight a West End home. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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May 2, 2025 - Jerry Culp and Robin Caceres of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to talk about their Wine in the Wild event at the Historic Woodbine Farm. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Austin Jesse, Cayden Scott, Jennavieve Jones-Payne & Braeden Apholone - May 2, 2025
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14:33May 2, 2025 - Eisenhower Senior Assistant Principal Austin Jesse, and senior students Cayden Scott, Jennavieve Jones-Payne, and Braeden Apholone, joined Byers & Co to talk about their senior years, awards night, and what is next for them after graduation. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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May 1, 2025 - Martin Atkins joined Byers & Co to talk about Midwest Music Expo at Millikin University, opportunities for students, and the value of music to society. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne - May 1, 2025
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22:09May 1, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the A-1 Tourist Court, police chiefs, and history in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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April 30, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin camps, Nikki Budzinski's visit of their facilities, support from local representatives, Illinois hospital leaders meeting with state legislators, and the impact of funding changes in healthcare. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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April 30, 2025 - Jenelle Orcherton of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the class and camp offerings from the Millikin Community Arts Academy. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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April 30, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the new Mountain Lion exhibit and Zippy Zoo Day at Scovill Zoo, their dance recital, new Devon shows, and day camps. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Natalie Beck, Missy Batman, Bruce Nims & Kelly Gagnon-Hernandez - April 29, 2025
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26:22April 29, 2025 - Natalie Beck and Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Bruce Nims, and Kelly Gagnon-Hernandez joined Byers & Co to talk about Bruce being nominated by the Foundation and winning the Outstanding Senior Volunteer award for Region 4 – Central Illinois. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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April 29, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature updates on the Decatur Parks Foundation initiatives including Judy Locke field trips, the new mountain lion exhibit, and a donation from Erv Arends leading to a new endowment. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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April 29, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the relay run he participated in, area running events, Thursday night runs, demo days, and new shoes. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Melanie Brown, Devin Wrestler, Leah Mills & Connell Doolin - April 28, 2025
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18:14April 28, 2025 - Melanie Brown, facilitator at Central Illinois CEO, and program students Devin Wrestler, Leah Mills, and Connell Doolin joined Byers & Co to talk about the program, their businesses, and their annual trade show. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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April 28, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said, weekend events, Community Public Safety Academy, summer internship program, and summer camps. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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April 28, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about community events and local politicians. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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April 28, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about a weekend full of events, a local photo from 1999, sports documentaries, and cheating in sports. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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April 25, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about TRX and nostalgia. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Dr. Rochelle Clark & Bill Clevenger - April 25, 2025
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21:38April 25, 2025 - DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark and School Board President Bill Clevenger joined Byers & Co to talk about the challenges they are facing, the new board, federal uncertainty, teacher exchange program, and innovative programming. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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April 24, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about decorating her house with themed rooms, Food Truck Frenzy, the Lonestar concert to benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and uncertainty. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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April 24, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss of TCCI joined Byers & Co to talk about the opening and impact of their Climatic Center for Innovation & Research. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne - April 24, 2025
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20:22April 24, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Josh Tanner's and Dick Durbin's announcements that they won't seek re-election and positive things going on in the community. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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April 23, 2025 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin, focusing on things that she can impact, top medical television shows, seasonal health issues, and measles. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Alyse Knust & Miranda Lovett - April 23, 2025
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13:01April 23, 2025 - Alyse Knust and Miranda Lovett of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about True Blue Day and the excitement around the future of the school. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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Matt Fairchild & Amy Bliefnick - April 23, 2025
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8:18April 23, 2025 - Matt Fairchild of Hickory Point Bank and Amy Bliefnick of Macon Resources joined Byers & Co to talk about how the bank and its employees are invested in making the community better by supporting organizations like MRI. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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April 23, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the new mountain lion exhibit at Scovill Zoo, dance recitals, Playing 5 to 9 ladies golf outing, Devon shows, Backstage Bash, and facilities openings. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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April 22, 2025 - Dean Sams of Lonestar joined Byers & Co to talk about their upcoming benefit concert at the State Farm Center. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WSOY-AM
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