Big Hearted Indy - The Citizen 7 Podcast

Dr. Kraig Kinchen and Anderson White join Greg Enas, Don Palmer, and Chris Spangle to share how faith, mentorship, and lifelong relationships have shaped their lives and careers. They reflect on building community, learning to see through others’ perspectives, and raising up the next generation. This episode also features Trey, a recent high school graduate exploring sound engineering through 100...

In this episode of Big Hearted Indy, hosts Greg Enas, Don Palmer, and Chris Spangle speak with longtime Indianapolis leaders Rob Wynne and Tim Harris Sr. about their careers, friendship, and commitment to improving lives through business, education and community development. Wynne and Harris discuss how their professional relationship began with a major funding request—and quickly turned into a pa...

Join hosts Greg Enas, Chris Spangle, and guest host Ryan Davis as they chat with Matt Tyner Jr. and Toph Day from Elevate Ventures. We explore how genuine friendships, shared values, and impactful community work intersect in Indianapolis. Discover how Matt and Toph connected professionally, navigated entrepreneurship, and are making a difference by growing Indiana’s innovation ecosystem.

Seth Morales (CEO of Morales Group) and Brian Schutt (co-founder of HomeSense) join Greg Enas, Chris Spangle, and guest host Fred Yeakey to discuss their lifelong friendship, faith-driven leadership, and the impact of their businesses on Indianapolis. They reflect on being childhood friends to community leaders, the importance of intentional relationships, and how their values shape their work. Se...

Join us as we explore the power of authentic friendship, community leadership, and faith-driven living with hosts Greg Enas, Don Palmer, and Chris Spangle. This episode features an inspiring conversation with Dave Neff and Chris Huxhold - two leaders dedicated to building deep connections and making a lasting impact in Indianapolis. Hear their story of how soccer, mentorship, and shared values for...

In this episode of Big Hearted Indy, hosts Don Palmer and Chris Spangle sit down with Greg Enas and his best friend, Mike Evans, to discuss the importance of their connection through successful careers at Eli Lilly to impactful community leadership through initiatives like The Oaks Academy and Shepherd Community Center. Greg and Mike share insights from their decades-long friendship, reflecting on...

In this episode, hosts Greg Enas, Don Palmer, and Chris Spangle are joined by Todd Fisher of Justice Ventures International and founding pastor of Trinity Church, and Glenn McDonald, retired Presbyterian pastor and founder of Zionsville Presbyterian Church. Together, they share the story of a 30-year friendship that transcends generational divides and discuss the transformative power of vulnerabil...

Jeff Brown, Lead Pastor at North City Church and David McKissick, founder of Cerebro Creative House join us to discuss the story of their 15-year friendship, their efforts to bridge gaps between the secular and religious communities, and their experiences collaborating on church and community projects. Learn how their friendship and faith drive impactful initiatives in the city and how they inspir...

Don Palmer and Steve Cosler met at a Purdue fraternity rush party 50 years ago, and since that moment, they've built a deep friendship. Don and Steve join host Chris Spangle and guest host Aaron Story to share lessons about building a friendship through mountaintops and valleys. Video - https://youtu.be/VM7sIPGp9CI

Hosts Don Palmer and Chris Spangle welcome guest host Dave Neff, Rex Fisher and Mark Nottingham to the podcast to discuss their journeys of navigating careers, family life, and community investments. Listen in as they discuss their experiences with Edge Mentoring, Shepherd Community Center, and their entrepreneurial endeavors, providing valuable insights on balancing faith, work, and relationships...

In this episode, we welcome Isaac Bamgbose and Fred Yeakey. Isaac, a real estate developer with New City Development, shares his journey from Nigeria to Indianapolis and his mission to create enriching community spaces. Fred, the Chief Partnerships Officer at Providence Cristo Rey High School, discusses his innovative affordable housing project for women recovering from addiction and his barbersho...

Join hosts Don Palmer, Greg Enas, and Chris Spangle on Big Hearted Indy as they welcome Sajan George, a passionate advocate for redemptive entrepreneurship. Sajan shares his journey from his roots in India to leading innovative educational initiatives in Indianapolis. Learn about his work with Praxis, a non-profit fostering redemptive entrepreneurship, and his efforts to turn around some of the wo...

Join hosts Don Palmer, Greg Enas, and Chris Spangle as they welcome guest David Lewis on this episode of Big Hearted Indy presented by Citizens 7. David is a lifelong Indianapolis resident and former head of global taxes at Eli Lilly, and shares his inspiring journey of professional and personal service to the community. The conversation covers the importance of networking, the generational shift...

This month's guests are Scott Lingle and Aaron Story, who are working together on projects to support Indianapolis's youth through entrepreneurship and mentorship. Scott Lingle, who launched two tech startups after becoming a founder at age 45, now focuses on Side Hustle School to encourage entrepreneurship among the city's youth. Aaron Story, the president and CEO of Elevate since January 2018, i...

In this first episode of the Citizen 7 podcast, host Chris Spangle introduces founders Greg Enas and Don Palmer, who share the origins and mission of Citizen Seven. They delve into their personal backgrounds, their journey to forming a deep friendship, and the subsequent creation of Citizen 7 as a platform for men to build meaningful relationships, serve their community, and foster personal growth...