Podcast

Episode 73 - Courtnye Lloyd

Dr. Courtnye Lloyd—pastor, organizer, educator, and community psychologist—founded The Gathering, built around the simple and radical idea that fellowship with God and fellowship with one another are the foundation for everything. Join Courtnye and Chris as they discuss what it means to be a church beyond a specific property, how to reinvest in relationships in the midst of the loneliness epidemic, and how to bridge policy, practice, and research. 

Episode 72 - Aaron Renn

Writer and urban theorist Aaron Renn joins Chris to talk about the shifting cultural status of Christianity and the role of faith in our country. As the creator of the Negative World Framework and author of Life in the Negative World, Renn’s work has sparked important conversations across the entire spectrum of religious life. 

Episde 71 - Olivia West

Episode 70 - Rik Hagarty

Rik Hagarty founded Servants at Work to help those in need of a ramp, inspire volunteers, and show God’s love to the world. He shares how his faith has compelled action and how a congregation can be a catalyst, volunteer base, and support for important community work. 

Episode 69 - Joanna Taft

Joanna Taft, founding director of The Harrison Center for the Arts, shares her stories of falling in love with neighborhoods and creating beauty through artistic expression, honoring a neighborhood’s culture, seeking justice and mercy, and knowing each other’s stories.

Episode 68 - Jim Madison

Author, history professor, and Indiana treasure Jim Madison joins Chris to talk about the importance of formation, education, and grappling with our failures as a state when it comes to race and Christian nationalism. Despite dark eras and current challenges, there is hope as we learn from history and “refuse to surrender” to the idea of a post-truth world.

Episode 67 - Dave Calabro

Beloved Indy 500 track announcer Dave Calabro sits down with Chris to talk about calling, curiosity, and a career full of incredible stories in the sports broadcasting world. Dave shares about his deep faith, the challenges of anxiety, and mentors like his father and Tom Carnegie who led the way.