Episodes

  • Greg Hodsden: How Christ Clinic Provides Free Healthcare for Fort Collins’ Uninsured

    Greg Hodsden: How Christ Clinic Provides Free Healthcare for Fort Collins’ Uninsured
    Dec 17 2025
    Greg Hodsden joins us for the season one finale of The Love FoCo Show! Greg is the Executive Director of Christ Clinic, a nonprofit providing free primary healthcare to uninsured and under-insured residents in Fort Collins. A fifth-generation native of the city, Greg has deep roots and a rich background in coaching, pastoring, and nonprofit leadership to his role. His leadership brings compassion, practical service, and a commitment to empowering others.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ian Hargis: Building Belonging for Young People with Disabilities in Fort Collins

    Ian Hargis: Building Belonging for Young People with Disabilities in Fort Collins
    Dec 10 2025
    *Jeff’s audio isn't perfect on this episode, but the conversation with Ian is GOLD! Thanks for your patience as we improve. Ian Hargis is the Director of Young Life Capernaum in Fort Collins, Colorado, a ministry that serves youth and young adults with disabilities through friendship and inclusive community. Ian's journey from a single semester at CSU to leading this transformative work has shaped the last decade of his life. Outside of his professional calling, Ian is a new dad, an avid runner, and someone who seeks to remain interruptible for those who need him most.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Kristin Candella: The Stability and Economic Mobility of Affordable Housing in Fort Collins

    Kristin Candella: The Stability and Economic Mobility of Affordable Housing in Fort Collins
    Dec 3 2025
    Kristin Candella is the Executive Director and CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Fort Collins, Colorado. She leads community-driven housing initiatives aimed at addressing affordability and fostering long-term stability for local families. With over a decade in leadership at Habitat and a background in nonprofit management, Kristin’s work is grounded in both personal experience and professional passion for social equity. A Fort Collins local, she blends deep community roots with a visionary approach to housing justice. For full show notes, visit https://lovefoco.com/podcast/kristin-candella/
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    1 hr
  • Jeff Swoboda: Fort Collins Police Chief on Serving With Compassion in a Growing City

    Jeff Swoboda: Fort Collins Police Chief on Serving With Compassion in a Growing City
    Nov 26 2025
    Jeff Swoboda is the Chief of Police for Fort Collins Police Services, where he leads efforts to build safety through community collaboration and proactive service. Before moving to Fort Collins in 2018, he served for 28 years in Elgin, Illinois, including eight years as Chief of Police. His approach to policing is rooted in servant leadership and early life experiences that showed him the impact an officer can make during moments of crisis. In Fort Collins, he focuses on compassionate policing, mental health outreach, and preparing the department for a rapidly changing future.
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    41 mins
  • Seth Forwood: How Fort Collins is Reimagining our Response to Homelessness

    Seth Forwood: How Fort Collins is Reimagining our Response to Homelessness
    Nov 19 2025
    Seth Forwood is the Director of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit service, Seth began his career at Harvest Farm, a long-term residential rehabilitation program. He holds a philosophy degree from Colorado State University and combines his personal journey of grief, faith, and healing to lead with compassion and innovation. Through his leadership, Fort Collins is on the cusp of opening a groundbreaking Homeless Resolution Center that blends trauma-informed design with comprehensive care.
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    58 mins
  • Jeni Arndt: Innovation and Service at the Heart of Fort Collins

    Jeni Arndt: Innovation and Service at the Heart of Fort Collins
    Nov 12 2025
    Jeni Arndt is the Mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado, where she leads with a heart for service and community connection. A lifelong learner, Jeni holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction and two master’s degrees. She’s also a former Peace Corps volunteer who lived and worked in Morocco and Mozambique before returning to serve her hometown. With a background in special education, international development, and public policy, she brings a global perspective to local leadership.
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    53 mins
  • Johnny Square: From Football Star to Faith Leader

    Johnny Square: From Football Star to Faith Leader
    Nov 5 2025
    Johnny Square is the Chaplain for Colorado State University Athletics and a respected pastor in Fort Collins. A standout running back from Houston, Texas, Johnny turned down offers from powerhouse football programs to attend CSU—a decision inspired by his mother’s belief in the city’s potential. After a short stint with the Minnesota Vikings, he redirected his life toward ministry, eventually becoming a community leader, youth pastor, and founder of Iasis, a church movement focused on city impact. Today, Johnny continues to serve the Fort Collins community through spiritual leadership, mentorship, and campus ministry.
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    51 mins
  • Ann Hutchison: Chamber CEO on Shaping Fort Collins Together

    Ann Hutchison: Chamber CEO on Shaping Fort Collins Together
    Oct 29 2025
    Ann Hutchison is the President & CEO of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. Born in Fort Collins, Ann earned her B.A. in Speech Communication/Journalism and Mass Communications from UNC and began her career in Kansas before returning to Fort Collins in 2003. Throughout her Chamber career, Ann has overseen communications, events, the Talent Initiative, and Leadership Fort Collins while advancing business-friendly policy and community building. Ann lives in Fort Collins and is an avid supporter of the local Colorado State University sports teams and a variety of other educational and community initiatives.
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    1 hr and 5 mins