Love Fort Wayne Podcast
The Love Fort Wayne podcast amplifies the stories of everyday people who are loving and leading in Northeast Indiana to spark imagination, root inspiration, and ignite transformation.
Episodes
46 episodes
Leading with a Servant's Heart: Faith, Family, and Healthcare Resilience with John Bowen
Embracing the heart of servant leadership, John Bowen illustrates through his own life how faith and dedication to service can shape one's approach to the demanding world of healthcare. As John peels back the layers of his journey, inspired by ...
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33:11
Transform Your Leadership: Insights from the Global Leadership Summit with Chris Ratay
Is it possible to catapult your career in just two days? Hear firsthand from Chris Ratay, Vice President of Hospitality at Honeywell Arts and Entertainment, about his transformative experience at the Global Leadership Summit. Chris shares how t...
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Season 4
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6:41
Loving Thy Neighbor: Eric Wood's Journey of Faith, Ministry, and Community Impact
When Eric Wood walked through our studio doors, we knew his story was one that needed to be told. At just 14, a meaningful encounter set his heart on a trajectory toward pastoral service, and he hasn't looked back since. Throughout this episode...
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36:41
The Power of Prayer | Strengthening Community Bonds with Chris Norman and Michelle Adams
When Chris Norman and Michelle Adams joined us, we discovered the heartbeat of Fort Wayne's spiritual life—a city being reshaped by the quiet, yet powerful force of prayer. Chris, a long-standing member of Grace Gathering, and Michelle, a forme...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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38:27
Transforming Lives | Loving Our Schools With Chris Todia
When you witness someone trading the security of a business career for the unpredictable tides of ministry, it stops you in your tracks. Chris Todia's extraordinary leap from the corporate ladder to the heart of Youth for Christ is precisely th...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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41:00
Embracing Humility | Josh Wymore And The Humble Leader's Impact
Humility may not make the headlines, but it's a game-changer in the world of leadership, and we're bringing it to the forefront. Josh Wymore opens up about his personal struggle to embrace humility and how the pursuit of this virtue has revolut...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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37:45
Heartbeats of Fort Wayne | Loving Our Pastors with Dr. Dave Tilma and Dr. Luther Whitfield
Have you ever wondered what beats at the very heart of Fort Wayne? Our latest Love Fort Wayne podcast episode brings forth an intimate conversation with two distinguished pastors, Dr. Dave Tilma and Dr. Luther Whitfield. Their narrative weaves ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:00:53
Uniting Community and Compassion | The Future of Love Fort Wayne
Feel the heartbeat of Fort Wayne as we sit down with Mike Packnett and Brenda Gerber-Vincent, visionaries leading our board, to reminisce about a year where our beloved city has blossomed like never before. Together, we've turned dreams into so...
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33:18
2023 Year In Review
When the heart of a city beats together, the rhythm resonates in every corner of the community. Fort Wayne pulses with such a rhythm, and I've had the privilege of witnessing the symphony of change since joining Love Fort Wayne in 2013. The sto...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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31:42
Community Building and Compassion | The Pastor Quincy McGee Story
One thing we're sure of is that we all love our city, Fort Wayne. But how can we come together to make it even better? In an inspirational chat with Pastor Quincy McGee of Lifeway Bible Fellowship and Associated Churches, we find out. Raised by...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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39:03
The Ripple Effect of Education | Bernice Bush of Building Blocks Outreach
What if there was a way to make a substantial difference in your community, and it all started with something as simple as pre-K education and outreach ministries? Bernice Bush from Building Blocks Outreach joins us today to recount her 17-year...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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31:43
Pain to Purpose | Angelo Mante ALIVE Community Outreach
On this episode of Love Fort Wayne podcast, we're thrilled to bring you a heart-to-heart conversation with a man who's turning pain into purpose, Angelo Mante, the Executive Director of Alive Community Outreach. Angelo takes us on a journey fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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31:06
GLS Panel Bonus Episode - Lead With Love | Brendon Maxwell, Fernando Zapari, Steve Terry, Allison Holland, and Bonnie Doolittle
On today's special bonus episode of the Love Fort Wayne Podcast, Host Geoff King interviews four inspiring leaders during the 2023 Global Leadership Podcast. These are local leaders from the Fort Wayne community who are making big and influenti...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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20:38
Train the Trainer - Trauma Training | Sandra Keller & Janice Maurizi
On the Love Fort Wayne Podcast, hosts Geoff King and Mitch Kruse join forces with anti-trafficking experts Sandra Keller and Janice Maurizi to uncover the hidden links between human trafficking and trauma. From discussions about informed leader...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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38:15
Ignite Fort Wayne | Dartanya Williamson, Jeremy McClain, Rosalina Perez, & Katie Kaiser
In this exciting episode of the Love Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Geoff King and Mitch Kruse chat with amazing guests Katie Kaiser, Dartanya Williamson, Jeremy McClain, and Rosalina Perez! Tune in to hear their inspiring stories about why they joi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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44:50
Love Our Leaders | Tom Shepherd
Tune in to this month's podcast for an inspiring conversation with Tom Shepherd of Shepard Family Auto. Join Geoff King and Kelly Byrd as they chat about how we can best help each other thrive - plus, hear all about the incredible j...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:18
School Connect | Love Our Schools
Join Love Fort Wayne CEO, Geoff King, as he interviews Franklin Kline, Carrie Kennedy, and Kelli Packnett, three amazing individuals who are dedicated to making our schools better. Franklin Kline is the Principal at Abbett Elementary, Carrie Ke...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:48
RemedyLIVE | Clinton Faupel
Join us and listen in to our conversation with Clinton Faupel, Co-founder and Executive Director of RemedyLIVE, as he shares his journey and how RemedyLIVE is delivering hope to students and adults not only in Indiana but across our nation....
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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31:10
Building a Generational Brand
The month of LOVE has never been sweeter on the Love Fort Wayne Podcast. Audree Beere shares how DeBrand Fine Chocolates has been built on a generational love for art, chocolate and an exceptional customer experience. To learn...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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28:30
New Year, Same Love for the City
It’s a new year, but the same focus of loving our city. Brenda Gerber Vincent, Chief Impact Officer of Greater Fort Wayne, and newly appointed Love Fort Wayne Board Chair, shares the vision for Love Fort Wayne in 2023. Listen in on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:38
2022 Year in Review
2022 is wrapping up and it’s been an incredible year at Love Fort Wayne. Listen in as we recap the stories and growth over this past year.
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Season 2
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1:01:26
The Power of Good | Harry Cunningham
December is the month of giving and this month we hear how one leader is taking the power of giving for the greatest good. Harry Cunningham, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, of goodMRKT shares how he and his team are changing the traditio...
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29:47
Love Our Schools | Corey and Cameron Smith
Corey and Cameron Smith are local leaders and brothers that are not just loving our schools but paving a new path in Southeast Fort Wayne. Listen in as we hear their story and how they are loving families through education in Fort Wayne.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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46:38
PrayerWorks | Chris Norman & Gina Jehl
October is an exciting month for Love Fort Wayne. Join us as we hear from Chris Norman and Gina Jehl as they share the exciting story of PrayerWorks opening this month. Check out prayFortWayne.com to learn more about our 24/7 prayer room. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:06