This podcast series, produced in partnership with Illinois Times, is intended to capture the texture of life in Springfield through meaningful conversations and place-based reflection.

Tony Stang is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, located at 501 S. Fourth St. in downtown Springfield, and created the podcast as a means of “archiving moment of humanity.” Rather than focusing on headlines, achievements and platforms, the podcast draws out the meaning found in everyday, ordinary experiences, inviting listeners to hear the city through the voices of those who live and shaped it.


Jay Shanle interview

Jay Shanle, the new executive director of Downtown Springfield Inc., sat down with The Mosaic Project to talk vision, growth and whatโ€™s next for DSI. From bold ideas to addressing critics, this conversation dives into the future of downtown. Related

OJ Crowder interview

For three decades, OJ Crowder has been a familiar and friendly face in downtown Springfield. As a dedicated letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, heโ€™s spent the last 30 years getting to know our city and its people. Now, his story is being shared in a new podcast episode that highlights his experiences, the changes heโ€™sโ€ฆ