Faithful Discourse with Chris Henry

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  John Gable, Retired PC (USA) Pastor 16.09.2026 1ч 1мин

  Retired pastor Rev. John Gable joins Chris for a behind-the-scenes look at their friendship and to talk about calling, leadership, parish ministry, and the sustainable renewal of congregations. “People respond to being known and loved."
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  Judith Thomas, President and CEO of the Indy Arts Council 02.09.2026 53мин

  Judith B. Thomas’ leadership has touched nearly every aspect of our city’s life together. Currently the President and CEO of the Indy Arts Council, Judith previously served as Deputy Mayor and played key roles in the Indiana Black Expo, NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and many other events and organizations. *Show Note: This episode includes Judith’s memories of growing up in Gary, Indiana. Because it was recorded before catastrophic, weeks-long power outages in Northwest Indiana, there is no mention of these recent events in the episode. To support Judith’s hometown and our neighbors in Gary, please consider donating through local churches or the City of Gary at Gary.Gov/StormRecovery.
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  Earl Goode, Former Gubernatorial Chief of Staff 19.08.2026 1ч 6мин

  Earl Goode — veteran, business leader, and chief of staff to two Indiana governors — shares his stories of leadership, from an unlikely presidency of his fraternity to Army service under a three-star general to his focus on government over politics. Earl and Chris discuss hope, how to find the right people for a team, and what we have lost in government in these polarized times. Listen for what he asked job candidates when they interviewed to work on the governor’s team. It was never “Are you a republican or a democrat?”
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  Courtnye Lloyd, Founder of The Gathering 05.08.2026 56мин

  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. 
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  Aaron Renn, Writer and Senior Fellow at American Reformer 22.07.2026 56мин

  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. 
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  Olivia West, In-Game Host for the Indiana Pacers and Fever 08.07.2026 50мин

  Indiana Fever and Pacers in-game host Olivia West is in the business of encouragement and storytelling. She shares about her journey from agriculture to sports entertainment and her faith that has been her foundation all along. 
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  Rik Hagarty, Founder of Servants at Work 24.06.2026 44мин

  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.
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  Joanna Taft, Executive Director - Harrison Center for the Arts 10.06.2026 51мин

  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. 
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  Jim Madison, Historian 27.05.2026 53мин

  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. 
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  Dave Calabro, Longtime Indiana sports broadcaster and voice of the Indianapolis 500 13.05.2026 54мин

  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.
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  Mo Merhoff, Business Leader 29.04.2026 50мин

  Mo Merhoff—former president of One Zone Chamber, the joint Chamber of Carmel and Fishers—shares her stories of leadership from international rowing and the Olympics to making an impact in her own city. She encourages us to think bigger by working together across disparate viewpoints to create meaningful lives and thriving communities. 
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  Eric Holcomb, Former Governor of Indiana 15.04.2026 58мин

  Former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb joins Chris for a look behind the curtain of public leadership. He shares his stories of being a voice of civility and bipartisan cooperation despite deep fractures in our state and nation, following the North Star of his faith in times of tension, violence, and darkness.
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  A Holy Week reflection with Rev. Chris Henry 01.04.2026 10мин

  A Holy Week reflection with Rev. Chris Henry
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  Ryan Burge 18.03.2026 1ч 1мин

  Author and political scientist Ryan Burge joins Chris to discuss both transcendence and religious trends. As a data analyst and former pastor, Ryan shares what he has learned about the balance of head and heart knowledge, beyond the charts and numbers. 
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  Henry Joliet 04.03.2026 49мин

  Thoughtful, deliberate, brilliant, and grounded in faith are just a few of the words that describe 2025 Presidential Scholar Henry Joliet. Join Chris and Henry as they tell the stories of Henry growing up at Second Presbyterian Church and explore the intersection of faith, service, and curiosity. [This episode was recorded in December 2025] 
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  De’Amon Harges 18.02.2026 42мин

  De’Amon Harges—founder of The Learning Tree and faculty member for the Asset-Based Community Development Institute—is nationally recognized as a social innovator and locally known as the roving listener. Join Chris and De’Amon for this conversation on joy, imagination, abundance, and paying attention to the sacred in our communities
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  Mayor Chris Jensen 04.02.2026 1ч 4мин

  Join us for this special episode with Noblesville’s mayor, Chris Jensen, recorded before a live audience on January 23, 2026. Mayor Jensen shares his stories of leadership, faith, speaking difficult truths, and living out his calling—all with his trademark positivity, humor, and genuine spirit. He distills his vocation down to this simple statement: “My job every day is to serve the public."
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  Katherine Douglass & Brittany Tausen 21.01.2026 1ч 13мин

  What if—despite good intentions—there are real barriers that keep us from loving our neighbors? And what if there are practices, grounded in scripture and science, that can help? Authors and scholars Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen join Chris to tackle this topic and share about their new book, Love Your Neighbor: How Psychology Can Enliven Faith and Transform Community.
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  Brenda Freije 07.01.2026 44мин

  Brenda Freije, President and CEO of the Rethink Coalition, devotes her professional life to naming, facing, and addressing some of the most complex social challenges in our city. Her current project is the collaborative reimagining of interstates, confronting the historic injustices of redlining, and shaping a better future for all. 
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  Christmas Reflection 22.12.2025 11мин

  A Christmas Reflection with Rev. Chris Henry