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Big Hearted Indy - The Citizen 7 Podcast

Big Hearted Indy - The Citizen 7 Podcast

By: Citizen 7
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 Welcome to Big Hearted Indy, where we empower men in Indianapolis to forge deep connections and impactful lives through authentic friendships and service. Join us as we explore personal growth, community leadership, and the transformative power of living out our faith in action. The podcast is produced by Citizen 7 and hosted by Greg Enas, Don Palmer, and Chris Spangle. Visit our website: www.citizen7indy.com.All Rights Reserved Economics Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Kristian Andersen and Thad Cockrell on friendship, risk, music and ‘The Kid’

    Kristian Andersen and Thad Cockrell on friendship, risk, music and ‘The Kid’
    Sep 1 2025
    Hosts Greg Enas and Chris Spangle sit down with Kristian Andersen, co-founder of High Alpha, and Nashville singer-songwriter Thad Cockrell for a raw, live conversation about friendship, courage, and community in Indianapolis. Andersen shares how decades-long bonds—born at a Christian sports camp—shaped his life and leadership, while Cockrell explains why he made The Kid and sells it directly for $99, pushing back on music-industry economics after a Tonight Show break sparked by Jimmy Fallon. Plus: why vulnerability fuels real relationships, how risk builds grit, and where to buy The Kid (thadcockrell.com).
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Gina Fears on Martindale-Brightwood’s future: Youth, faith and the 2025–2030 quality-of-life plan

    Gina Fears on Martindale-Brightwood’s future: Youth, faith and the 2025–2030 quality-of-life plan
    Aug 30 2025
    Hosts Aaron Story and Greg Enas sit down at COhatch Polk Stables in Indianapolis with community leader Gina Fears, Peer Innovation Manager at Mental Health America Indiana’s ICAADA, MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute. Fears shares her roots near 36th and Ralston, reflects on Martindale and Brightwood history, and explains how faith, active listening and resident engagement drive the 2025–2030 Martindale-Brightwood Quality-of-Life Plan. She highlights youth engagement— including a student film, The Sound of Love—and a strong focus on mental health. The conversation touches on partners such as Edna Martin Christian Center, KIPP, neighborhood associations (including One Voice), and how residents can join monthly priority meetings and town halls. Fears notes the plan is certified by the city and available via the Department of Metropolitan Development. 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 03:00 Meet Gina Fears: Community Roots 06:00 Life in Martindale-Brightwood: Family & History 13:00 Overcoming Challenges & Building Business 18:00 Community Transformation: Railroads & Resilience 24:00 The Power of Relationship-Building 29:00 Youth Engagement & The Sound of Love 34:00 Quality of Life Plan: Vision & Priorities 40:00 Resident Engagement & Community Challenges 45:00 Churches, Asset-Based Approaches, and Neighborhood Ownership 49:00 Journey to Joy: Faith & Final Reflections 51:00 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps
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    52 mins
  • Bob Grand and Mandy Pietrykowski on Little Red Door: Fighting Cancer with Care, Camp, & Community

    Bob Grand and Mandy Pietrykowski on Little Red Door: Fighting Cancer with Care, Camp, & Community
    Aug 13 2025
    On this episode of Big Hearted Indy, hosts Greg Enas, Chris Spangle, and Don Palmer talk with Bob Grand and Mandy Pietrykowski, CEO of Little Red Door Cancer Agency, about the nonprofit’s mission to serve medically underserved Hoosiers with cancer. They discuss the impact of programs like transportation assistance, nutrition support, and Camp Little Red Door, as well as the personal stories that fuel their passion for making the most of life and the least of cancer.
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    57 mins
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