It's More Than a House!

Season 2 of More Than a House begins with a powerful conversation about abundance, service, leadership, and community. Host Scott Engman sits down with retired South Dakota National Guard General Jeff Marlette, who is currently seeking a seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 33. Marlette shares lessons learned from his upbringing in rural South Dakota, the values instilled...

In this episode, host Scott Engman sits down with Brady MacIver , mortgage loan originator and co-owner of Heritage Home Lending, to unpack the realities of homeownership in western South Dakota. Brady shares his path from Augustana University football standout to mortgage broker and Habitat for Humanity volunteer, and how his passion for people, numbers, and problem-solving shaped his career. Tog...

In this episode, host Scott Engman sits down with Jessica Olson , CEO and founder of Stay Graceful , an in-home healthcare company serving clients from infancy through end-of-life. Jess shares how her personal experiences, nonprofit leadership, and time in the South Dakota Legislature shaped her passion for improving healthcare access and helping people safely remain in their homes. Scott and Jess...

In this episode of It’s More Than a House , Scott is joined by one of America’s leading healthcare CEOs — a leader whose heart for people is as strong as her vision for excellence. Paulette Davidson has spent nearly a decade guiding Monument Health in Rapid City, helping it earn national recognition across 31 medical specialties. From her humble beginnings in Waukegan, Illinois, to her first job a...

In today’s episode, Scott sits down with Jim Scull, founder of Scull Construction—a name synonymous with growth, craftsmanship, and community impact in Rapid City and across the region. From schools to hospitals to major infrastructure, Jim and his team have helped shape the physical and economic landscape of western South Dakota. In this conversation, they explore what it takes to build more than...

This episode of It’s More Than a House features South Dakota Housing Director Chaz Olson in conversation with host Scott Engman. They discuss the agency’s mission to create affordable housing opportunities through programs ranging from first-time homebuyer assistance and down payment grants to financing for developers and special initiatives like the Governor’s House Program, where incarcerated in...

In this moving and insightful episode of It’s More Than a House , host Scott Engmann sits down with Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle—Habitat homeowner, Bush Fellow, and community leader—to explore the journey from houselessness to homeownership and the transformative power of education, culture, and safe housing. Dr. Big Eagle shares her story of growing up on the Yankton Sioux Reservation, becoming the fir...

In this powerful episode of It's More Than a House , host Scott Engmann sits down with South Dakota Hall of Famer and Dream Design International founder, Hani Shafai. Born in Gaza and now a prominent developer and philanthropist in the Black Hills, Hani shares his extraordinary life journey—from shepherding goats in Palestine to spearheading transformative housing and infrastructure projects in So...

In this inspiring episode of It’s More Than a House , host Scott Engman sits down with Father Brian P. Christensen of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City. Together, they explore the spiritual and tangible connections between faith, community, and housing. Father Brian shares his journey from Air Force pilot to priest, the importance of home in both his upbringing and theology...

In this insightful episode of It’s More Than A House , host Scott Engman sits down with U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving housing landscape in America. From the rising cost of rent and homeownership to regulatory burdens and the future of infrastructure in western South Dakota, Representative Johnson offers candid reflections grounded in both persona...

On this episode Scott sits down with Spearfish SD Mayor Senden - they dive into the crucial role of local government and the impact they have on our communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to It's More than a House Podcast ! In today’s episode, Scott explores the fascinating connection between education and housing with two incredible guests: Diana Newman, Director of Admissions at Western Dakota Tech, and John Geiman, Program Director for Computer Science. Together, they discuss how education shapes the housing market—both as a fundamental need and as a stepping stone...

"Welcome to the first episode of "It's More Than a House!" In this episode, Scott sits down with Senator Mike Rounds. Together, they' wil unpack how federal policies influence housing right here in our local neighborhoods and explore the plans Senator Rounds has for the future. Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter, or just curious about how government decisions shape the places we live, this...