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Big Hearted Indy - The Citizen 7 Podcast

Big Hearted Indy is the Citizen 7 podcast about genuine friendship, big-hearted service, and forming whole leaders in Indianapolis. Hosts Greg Enas, Don Palmer, and Chris Spangle sit down with men who are building, mentoring, serving, and leading across Indianapolis. If you want deeper friendships, a clearer sense of purpose, and practical examples of leadership shaped by service, you’re in the right place. Visit our websitefor more: www.citizen7indy.com Also included are special talks given at C7

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62:37

Brian Shutt and Bill Taft on Rebuilding Indiana, One...

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2026/10/03

What does it take to revive a neighborhood—and help an entire state thrive? It starts with people willing to show up, build trust, and invest in the place they call home.On this episode of Big Hearted Indy, Brian Shutt and Bill Taft join Greg Enes, Don Palmer, and Chris Spangle to explore how entrepreneurship, genuine relationships, and service can strengthen communities across Indiana. Brian shares lessons from co-founding Refinery46 and his work with Indiana’s Office of Entrepreneurship and

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47:11

Marcus Hall and Zach Garrett: Growing a Business...

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2026/09/09

Zach Garrett built Liftify at night until it earned more than his corporate job. Faith and work shaped how he took that risk. The founder and CEO spent nine months building it on the side, initially charging Marcus Hall about $27 to test a service that helps local businesses generate online reviews. Hall, president and partner at California Closets, part of Threefold, describes leaving Salesforce for the trades and making closets at 11:30 p.m. on a Sunday.The conversation centers on a

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36:36

Speed City: Why Indianapolis Wins by Moving Fast

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2026/09/01

Speed City gives Indianapolis a broader claim than racing: a city where ideas, careers and businesses can move quickly because people reduce friction and act with conviction.Moderator Dave Neff leads a panel with Kristian Andersen, co-founder and partner at High Alpha; David McKissic, founder and CEO of Cerebro Creative House; and Matt Mindrum, president and CEO of the Indy Chamber. They trace the idea from Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the city's racing identity to a larger argument about

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65:13

Bill and Taylor Moore on How Men Can Build Deeper,...

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2026/08/31

Male loneliness is leaving young men isolated behind phones, pornography, gambling and shallow digital connection. Bill Moore and Taylor Moore say the answer starts with men who stay, listen closely and build trust face to face. Bill Moore, CEO and co-founder of Heart of a Man, traces his approach to fatherhood and mentoring to a childhood marked by his father's departure when Bill was 2. He explains how Bible study and friendships with Christian men reshaped his life, then became the foundation

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38:13

More Love, Less Contempt: Civil Discourse With Scott...

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2026/08/27

Civil discourse works best when leaders can disagree without dividing. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and former commissioner of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education Chris Lowery share how they approach conflict with humility, restraint and conviction. The conversation is hosted by Marlon Webb and introduced by Kraig Kinchen. The Citizen 7 ACT Series event, "More Love, Less Contempt: A Civil Discourse Discussion," centers on whether people can listen with curiosity, preserve dignity and

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60:08

Jackson Troxel and Drew Kelley on How to Honor God in...

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2026/08/15

Honor God in the Grind reframes work as something that matters for eternity without becoming a man's identity, especially when career, fatherhood and faith collide.Drew Kelley and Jackson Troxel, hosts of Honor God in the Grind, sit down with Big Hearted Indy hosts Greg Enas and Chris Spangle to explain how their friendship grew through Indianapolis technology circles and deeper conversations about marriage, ambition, purpose and faith. Kelley traces his path from Marian University athletics and

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61:37

Todd Maurer and David Morgan on Jewish & Christian...

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2026/06/29

Todd Maurer, interim CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis and founder of a commercial real estate firm, and David Morgan, founder and CEO of Senior Home Companions and Story Cottage memory care, join hosts Don Palmer, Greg Enas, and Chris Spangle for a conversation that covers tikkun olam, the Jewish concept of repairing the world, and how that principle connects to Christian ideals of service and generosity. The discussion ranges from how parents shape character in children of

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67:59

Jeremy Pryor and Guy East on Family Teams and...

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2026/06/25

Author Jeremy Pryor and local leader Guy East challenge the modern assumption that work defines a man's identity, making the case that fatherhood is the most important team a man will ever lead. Pryor, founder of Family Teams, draws on years of research, time living in Jerusalem, and first-principles thinking rooted in Genesis 1 to reframe what it means to be a father, a builder, and a man on mission. East, an Indianapolis real estate investor and community catalyst, shares how leaving a

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64:40

Greg Ballard and Joe Loftus on Friendship within...

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2026/05/25

Greg Ballard built one of Indiana's most unlikely political careers, winning the Indianapolis mayor's race as a near-total unknown against a heavily favored incumbent. Now he's running for Indiana Secretary of State as an independent, and the coalition that helped him govern is rallying behind him again.Ballard, a 23-year Marine Corps veteran and author of "The Last Urban Republican Mayor," joins attorney and political strategist Joe Loftus for a candid conversation about how they built a city

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57:04

Too Busy for Purpose: Peter Greer and Scott Pothoven...

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2026/05/12

Peter Greer, president of HOPE International, and financial advisor Scott Pothoven join the Big Hearted Indy hosts to discuss what it takes to stay on mission, personally and organizationally, in a world designed for distraction and comfort.Greer traces his path from studying in Moscow to leading one of the world's leading Christ-centered microfinance organizations, now serving more than 3.8 million families across 30 nations and approaching its two-billionth dollar of investment. He reflects on

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30:27

What Are People For? With Pastor Chris Henry

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2026/05/11

Human connection is eroding quietly, and the tools promising to replace it cannot deliver what people actually need. Chris Henry, senior pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, makes the case that presence, usefulness, and committed community are not optional features of a well-lived life but its essential structure. Henry draws on thinkers including Wendell Berry, theologian David Bentley Hart, sociologist Mark Dunkelman, and researcher Jennifer Wallace to diagnose what he calls the anti-social

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36:40

Honor God in the Grind: Faith, Failure, and...

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2026/04/16

Two Indianapolis entrepreneurs share what surrendering business outcomes to God actually looks like, including the failures they didn't see coming and the peace they found afterward.Phil Daniels, a founder, investor, and co-author of "Spiritugraphics" and Darrian Mikell, co-founder of Qualify, an HR tech startup he recently sold, join host Drew Kelley for a candid panel conversation on identity, ambition, and vocational faithfulness. Daniels reflects on building a company steeped in Christian

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66:19

Mark & David Muselman on Brotherhood, Faith, and...

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2026/04/12

Two brothers building workforce housing across Indiana share how faith, family, and friendship shape every aspect of their work and lives. Mark Muselman, president and CEO of M2 Investments, and David Muselman, president of DJM Investments, grew up in Bern, Indiana, attended Taylor University, and have both planted roots in Indianapolis with a clear mission: provide attainable, quality housing in markets that need it most. In this conversation with host Greg Enas and Chris Spangle on Big Hearted

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57:16

Andrew Hart and Glenn McDonald on Leadership Across...

Big Hearted Indy - The Citizen 7 Podcast ·

2026/03/17

Glenn McDonald and Andrew Hart discuss how their unlikely friendship has shaped their leadership across Indianapolis's nonprofit, business and faith communities. McDonald, who founded Zionsville Presbyterian Church and served there for 28 years, and Hart, who leads Oaks Academy after starting at Eli Lilly and Company, explore how relationships between clergy and lay leaders can enhance both personal growth and community impact. The two men talk about their shared commitment to serving underresourced

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84:02

Staying Human with AI: A Practical Workshop for...

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2026/03/13

Jayson Manship, founder of Generation Moonshot and host of the Authentic and Agentic podcast on the IBJ Media Podcast Network, leads a hands-on workshop for Indianapolis-area business leaders on using artificial intelligence practically and responsibly.Manship draws on his background in national politics, digital marketing and entrepreneurship to walk attendees through real-world AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT, Replit and Cursor. He demonstrates how to build custom business applications,

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39:58

Honor God in the Grind: Ben Lacher on Faith, Failure...

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2026/03/12

Ben Lacher, founder of Ben's Garage in Brownsburg, Indiana, joins Drew Kelley and Jackson Troxel on the Honor God in the Grind podcast. Lacher shares how he went from fixing junk dirt bikes as a homeschooled kid to working on a top fuel NHRA race team, flipping houses, going broke after a failed online business and driving a semi-truck on the midnight shift while his wife had their first child. He talks about how that difficult season crushed his ego and deepened his relationship with God, leading

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72:14

Advancing the City Series: Fatherhood Panel

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2026/02/25

In this ACT (Advancing the Community Together) Series panel on fatherhood, Darren Ho of Restored Leader moderates a conversation on how faith, community and mentorship can help dads navigate the joys and pressures of parenting. Panelists Larry Smith of Fathers and Families Center, Mitch Davis of Mission Uprising and Micah Davis of Avevo Rx share practical perspectives on presence, vulnerability, patience, co-parenting and setting boundaries between work and family. The discussion also explores the

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28:27

Dr. D. Michael Lindsay on Servant Leadership,...

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2026/02/18

Dr. D. Michael Lindsay, president of Taylor University, shares a faith-rooted approach to servant leadership built around the KNEEL framework. He contrasts resume virtues with eulogy virtues, points to Christlike self-emptying humility, and explains how leaders can build unity of purpose, treat work as worship, extend loving kindness, and offer life-giving encouragement. Lindsay brings these ideas to life with stories from Christian higher education leadership, a major campaign effort, his family’s

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59:20

Honor God In The Grind: Christian men on building,...

Big Hearted Indy - The Citizen 7 Podcast ·

2026/02/10

Citizen 7 launches the Honor God In The Grind series with a panel discussion on how everyday work becomes a place of spiritual formation, faithfulness and encounter with God. Hosted by Drew Kelley, the conversation focuses on building and creating without letting performance or productivity define identity.Panelists Troy Williard, Dante Cook and Jackson Troxel share personal stories from engineering, entrepreneurship, sales, media and leadership, reflecting on how discipline, consistency and

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60:38

Robert Vane on Mentorship and the Leaders and Legends...

Big Hearted Indy - The Citizen 7 Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Big Hearted Indy hosts Greg Enas and Chris Spangle talk with Indianapolis native Robert Vane about the story behind his Leaders and Legends podcast, his path from Irvington and the Army to politics and communications, and the mentors and civic leaders who shaped his work. Vane shares memories of his first episode with former Mayor Greg Ballard, stories about P.E. McAllister and bipartisan relationships, and why collaboration across Indianapolis has mattered for decades.

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