Coming Soon

Coming Soon

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Coming Soon episodes

  • “On That Day”— An Interview with Jim Dyer, BCH Trustee and Alumnus

    Since his arrival at Kennedy Home as a child in the 1950’s, Jim Dyer has had a heart for Baptist Children's Homes of NC. Listen as Dr. Michael Blackwell and one of BCH’s favorite ambassadors discuss Dyer's journey from a broken home to successes in a variety of roles, including Vietnam military helicopter pilot, corporate chaplain, and Mayor Pro Tem of the Town of Wake Forest. 

    17 min
  • Dr. Lowell K. Davis: A Voice for University Student Success

    While serving as Western Carolina University's associate vice chancellor for student success, Dr. Lowell K. Davis was instrumental in the creation of BCH's HOMEBASE ministry for independent students. Now serving as vice chancellor for student affairs at UNC Wilmington, Dr. Davis continues to innovate services that help young adults succeed. Join Dr. Michael Blackwell as he and Dr. Davis discuss the family, scholastic, and social factors that influenced Davis's path and dedication to helping others thrive. 

    15 min
  • HOMEBASE: A Thriving Ministry to Students at Western Carolina University

    Dr. Michael Blackwell interviews Rev. Dr. Jim Dean, director of HOMEBASE, which last year served more than 14,000 independent students at WCU by providing spiritual guidance, resources such as food and clothing, and a place to call "home." Listen as Dr. Blackwell and Dr. Dean discuss the challenges faced by young adults who are trying to build a path in life without familial support, and how BCH's exemplary HOMEBASE ministry helps these college students to not only succeed but to thrive.

    24 min
  • A Brotherhood of Support: An Interview with Special Olympians Rob & Alex
    Teammates, friends, and brothers in Christ, Rob and Alex talk with Dr. Michael Blackwell shortly before their appearance in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando as members of the SONC Soccer Team. Listen as they share what life is like for them and the other residents at Alverta Bolick Home in Asheville, and how they are living life to their fullest potential.
    14 min
  • A Transformative Place: An Interview with Dr. Ted Chandler, Part 2

    Physician, author, wise counselor, and dear friend of many, at 94 years of age, BCH alumnus Dr. Ted Chandler is still making five-year plans. Listen as Dr. Michael Blackwell continues his interview with Dr. Chandler, discussing the powerful dynamic of healthy living that leads to positive, transformative lives and family abundance.

    19 min
  • A Transformative Place: An Interview with Dr. Ted Chandler, Part 1

    Before it was Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, it was the “Baptist Orphanage” or the “Thomasville Orphanage.” Listen as Dr. Michael Blackwell interviews 94-year-old Dr. Ted Chandler as he recounts details about life as a child for him and his two brothers growing up at the “Orphanage” in the 1930s and 40s. Learn how Dr. Chandler’s experiences and gained values were transformative, helping him reach his childhood dream of becoming a medical doctor. 

    20 min
  • God's Great Insteads: A Message of Encouragement

    In this episode, Dr. Michael Blackwell shares another encouraging message delivered to Baptist Children’s Homes of NC staff members during a recent event. Listen as he relates important biblical lessons from Isaiah 61:1-3, lessons of hope, love, and forgiveness.

    17 min
  • Every Child: An Interview with Todd Unzicker and Keith Henry
    Dr. Michael Blackwell interviews Todd Unzicker, executive director/treasurer of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, and Baptist Children’s Homes’ chief operating officer Keith Henry. The three discuss how a "shared vision" is yielding positive results through the “Every Child” partnership, where BCH works with the BSCNC and NC Baptist churches to provide love and support to the 16,000 children in need of a home throughout NC. Listen to how this rapidly-growing initiative is bringing the blessings of foster and adoption ministries to children and families around the state.
    13 min

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