A Place in the Conversation

Harold Naylor from Good Neighbors Home Repair joins Nick and Dan. Good Neighbors believes “everyone should have a safe place to live.” They build partnerships within the community to provide critical home repairs for those in need. “From fixing a leaking roof to broken windows or a worn-out furnace, our vision is for all people in our communities to live in a warm, safe, dry and healthy home.”  Go...

What happens when there is a break between what religious leaders say and what they do? Join Dan, Nick, and Tim as they share pieces of their spiritual journey and the struggles that came when teaching differed from action. Letting go of the ego and releasing hurt and pain from the past are all first steps in pursuing a growing spiritual life. Tim, Nick, and Dan share openly and honestly about the...

It is possible to have conversations with people who think differently than you and be able to have those conversations gracefully, gently, calmly, and depart friends.  When we do this, we allow people to bring the full expression of who they are into a conversation. We have the opportunity to learn from each other and how we grow together. We can do all this, and part friends. Join Nick & Dan...

The Podcast was disrupted due to life events.  Nick and Dan share what has been going on and talk about plans for the future. If you have ideas for a quest or want to be a guest on A Place in the Conversation, you can reach Dan at dan@aplaceintheconversation.org .  

Partners Creating Community co-founders Kristen Webber and Brian Dodd join Nick and Dan to share their work.  Partners Creating Community is the bridge linking three innovative, not-for-profit community organizations in an initiative designed to expand opportunities for our neighbors with intellectual differences.  Partners Creating Community’s goal is to offer a holistic approach to serving indiv...

AI seems to be a "hot topic" these days. How are we to understand it? What is really taking place, and how much is truly changing right now? If you struggle to fully understand the depths of AI, you are not alone. Into the void of clear understanding are voices speaking about AI as the best thing since sliced bread, or the end of society as we know it. It is important for us to do the work of incr...

Nick and Dan sit down with Sara Dickens-Trillo of Mighty Writers. Sara shares the vision of Mighty Writers and how COVID caused a shift in their focus that has helped shape the way Mighty Writers serves the community. A great conversation that highlights the need for us to be aware of changes within the community and have the courage to make changes to serve the needs that exist. To learn more: ht...

The Emergent Abundance Farming Collective cultivates community, teaches gardening, provides food for people in need and so much more. Join Dan and Nick as they create a Place in the Conversation for Julia and Elisheva to share their passion for working as part of the Emergent Abundance Farming Collective.  Learn more: emergentabundance.com Join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/EmergentAbun...

What does one do when a day at the beach leads to one of life's biggest disruptions? How are you to respond when you are suddenly living a "new normal?" Join Nick and Dan as Monica shares about the disruption that struck her family. Monica's vulnerability and honesty help us understand the struggle in a very real way. Learning to celebrate small victories sounds easy, but it can be one of the hard...

Pastor Williams has been a fixture at Second Baptist and within Kennett Square. He has been instrumental in starting Study Buddies, and Bridging the Community. His compassion and caring is evident to all who speak with him.  Reflecting upon 32 years of ministry within Kennett there is much to celebrate, and yet there remains work to be done. Pastor Williams shares wisdom gained by partnering to wo...

Intergenerational conversations can be some of the most exciting and enlightening. Join Dan and Briella as they talk about life as someone who just graduated Kindergarten.  The energy and wisdom that Briella brings to the conversation are captivating. Chances are you will learn about a new game, Yeti in my spaghetti.  Briella highlights the importance of having real conversations with those who ar...

GUSTAVO CASTAÑEDA joins Dan and Nick to talk about his life and ministry. Gustavo serves as the Outreach Pastor and Willowdale en Español Pastor for Willowdale Chapel. His vision for an inclusive community where people from diverse backgrounds come together and work together for the common good drives much of what he does.  Gustavo's story is one of transition and faith. It will challenge and enco...

On this episode of A Place in the Conversation , Nick and Dan are joined by Carlos E. Vargas.  Carlos shares stories of struggle and success as he launched three unique restaurant venues. You will be inspired by his tenacity and the way Carlos looked at every opportunity as a time to learn and build his skills. The story of selling Kabobs off the back of a scooter captures the heart of what it mea...

Join us on “Behind the Badge” as Rev. Annalie Korengel shares about her role as a police chaplain. Rev. Korengel is the pastor of Unionville Presbyterian Church and also serves as chaplain for five police departments within our community. Annalie shares her journey to serving as a police chaplain and how she sees her role in working with many of our local police departments. Join Nick Everhart and...

Join us on "Across the Waters" as we explore the inspiring story of Yesenia Martinez, who made the courageous decision to move from Puerto Rico to the United States. Yesenia traveled from Puerto Rico to Kennett Square to interview for a position at JAM daycare. Once hired, she had to return home, get her children, pack all their belongings, and move to Kennett in time to start her new job. Her sto...

Bridging the Community has been active in Kennett Square for the past twenty-five years. They work to build partnerships between anyone willing to work on the potential that exists within our community. Bridging Meetings are opportunities for individuals, organizations, churches, and service groups to share their work and learn about the work of others with the wider community. The goal is to "bui...

Digital Access is something we may take for granted - until it is not available.  Guests Jim Mercante and Joan Holliday join us to talk about the importance of digital equity.  Helping ensure everyone has access to the internet, the devices needed to navigate it smoothly, and the digital literacy to know what to do. For those of us with consistent access to the digital world, digital equity might...

We each have our unique perspective of the world or of events taking place. Often, we assume those closest to us share our perspective. It does us well to stop and consider that others may have a different perspective. Nick and Dan are joined by Nancy and Rayann Nicewonger to discuss the many different perspectives surrounding Dan's diagnosis of stage IV colon cancer. You will hear how Dan, Nancy,...

Many of our conversations about worship are focused on personal preferences, what we enjoy, or comparing our congregation to those we long to be. What if there was another way? Dan and Dr. Christopher Wells believe there is. We believe each congregation has a unique set of worship norms that are based upon the communities theology, culture, and practice of worship. Discerning and then living into...

In this insightful conversation, participants explore the challenges of reconciling faith, spirituality, and scientific thinking in their personal and academic lives. They discuss the importance of community, the historical context of the faith-science divide, and share how open dialogue can foster understanding and inclusivity. Dan joins Dr. Nick Everhart and Dr. Christopher Wells as we explore d...

Rev. Carin Bonifacino joins us to talk about the benefits of green burial. Carin shares how she became interested in green burial and helps us understand how it may fit into plans to celebrate our life or the lives of loved ones. To learn more about the green burial movement:  https://greenburialpa.org/ You can reach Carin at - cbonifacino@griecofunerals.com

Effective transitional leadership is difficult. Ronny served Mission Baptist Church for 37 years. He had a vision for a smooth transition to the next pastor. Join Dan as he talks with Ronny and Jeremy about how they navigated the transition of leadership at Mission Baptist Church. Effective transitional leadership is possible if we are willing to work for it. https://live-againministries.org/ http...

Funeral Director Matt Grieco joins us to share how he ended up serving as a funeral director, the importance of pre-planning, and how funerals help us grieve. "A funeral helps us acknowledge our pain is real, our love unwavering, and that we yearn to heal."  https://www.griecofunerals.com/

Leah Reynolds returns to share her passion for photography. Leah has an eye for pictures and a gift for pairing images with words that make you think. Her Facebook page is filled with examples of her photography and words that will encourage as well as challenge you.

Dan and Ronny Russell talk about the difference between retirement and refirement. Listen as they share about finding value and making the most of life. Ronny is the executive director of Live Again Ministries .