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Pastor Rich Gianzero and Sarah Blessing interview two guests about the dangers of Christian Nationalism being forced into our public schools. Kids as young as 4 are being taught terrifying things in the guise of “Bible School.” They are joined by Zach Parrish, who is the CoFounder of Secular Education Association, and Anita Davis, a former Kentucky school administrator. This is a public episode. I...

Christina Knavely is a public defender running for judge in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. Christina tells Sarah what it’s like being a lawyer helping those having one of the worst days of their lives. Also, she explains why she wants to run for judge. Christina views both of these jobs as roles used to better our communities. She explains why each human being has different needs and what her role is in h...

Ben Merk is a Republican calling for peace. He calls himself a Republican Constatutionalist. Hear how Sarah and Paul met at two local events and realized their goals match. Paul helps us understand Republicans and how we invite them over to the side of the majority. Most of us are good people. Most of us want the same things for our families. How do we stop the divisive crap and work together to f...

The Helpful Hippie will go into detail her real encounters with the far to the MAGA right. Hippie keeps her name hidden for her own protection because she is heavily trolled by certain men. These men suffer from mental health issues. Why do they see her as the villain? How do we shine a light on this while also explaining most people are not extreme. Sarah and Hippie describe how fear, lies and ma...

Tim Peck is running for Congress in Indiana’s 9th district. Let’s talk about how this new map the Republicans just released puts Tim’s Southern Indiana farm with Indianapolis. How could this new map actually end up hurting Republicans’ chances of winning in the next election? Sarah Blessing and Tim Peck show this possible map and lay out the ground work it will take to make our state better. This...

Why did our brains break when we saw President Trump and Zhhran Mamdani get along at The White House? Also, Tim Peck and Christopher Maichin are together celebrating Thanksgiving. Sarah tries not be jealous that Tim gets to be with Christopher in person, and the three of them discuss gratitude and how that helps shape our every day happiness. We are so thankful to everyone who follow Project Next....

Do Something Southern Indiana is a group that is in fact actually doing something! Chad Snow explains how they started “Conversations that Matter” events to help us all learn how to get out there and talk to people about local issues. Hear his tips for doing this and join his next event on Dec. 10. This episode is about hope. Joining together to make our communities work for us is the best way to...

Rich Gianzero describes life at 30 after being released from prison for serving a 14 year sentence. How was he able to get a job? Many others released do not get the same treatment. How can we change the system so we support those who did their time and want to work and live freely? Also, Rich is not able to vote in the state of Kentucky. Many are doing good work across the country to allow those...

Union workers from Metal Powder Products demand fair contract and warn that Mill Point Capital’s ownership is putting good jobs and the community at risk. Sarah interviews several on the scene at Cambellsburg, Indiana before their big press release happening today at 4:30. Project Next supports union workers and thanks everyone involved protecting hard working Americans. To watch the event at 4:30...

Why is LifeWise dangerous? How do we stop them? Zachary Parrish and Molly Gaines, the Executive Directors of Secular Education Association, explain the hidden and very profitable mission of LifeWise. This is a group pulling our young kids out of their public school education for “Bible School.” Their real agenda is secret and not what you think. Zachary was actually sued by LifeWise for simply pos...

Sarah and Tim started Project Next Media a year ago to help stop the fear, hate, and division destroying the country. When we start listening and talking to our neighbors who voted differently than us, we can start working together for the common good of out communities. Sarah and Tim discuss what it was like starting this company, and why it is more important than ever that we realize the news an...

Sarah’s favorite Republican, Christopher Maichin, dives into his recent Ted X talk. Why is Chris such a wise 21 year old? Well, his mom helped show him at a young age to always follow an I can’t statement with the word yet. We also dive into Indiana political drama, and Sarah explains how sometimes she gets perceived as a bully. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...

Tim’s dad, Al Peck, Jr, is a decorated combat Vietnam veteran who came home and opened the first homeless veterans’ shelter in the country. Tim finds out what it was like for his dad being drafted while still in high school and all kinds of fascinating things about his father before Tim was born. Project Next would like to thank all veterans for our freedom today and every day. This is a public ep...

Pastor Richard Gianzero shares incredible stories from his time in a maximal security prison. This is the first episode in a new Project Next series called “From Prison to Pastor.” Sarah and Rich discuss what it takes to forgive yourself and others while deep diving into his first few years locked up. Please recommend this show to anyone who could benefit from Pastor Richard’s wisdom. This is a pu...

Investigative Independent Journalist Tom LoBianco from 24Sight News has been covering alleged inappropriate behavior from some of the leaders in Life Church. This involves the head pastor, Nathan Peternel, Nathan’s son, Jonathan Peternel, and Indiana’s Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith who is pastor of the Noblesville branch of Life Church. Find out what is going on, why Tom does this work, and how we c...

Sally Busby is a mom, a teacher, an educator, and now a candidate for Indiana State House District 78. Sally shares her struggles raising a special needs son without options for childcare. We need people like Sally in our state government who understand the red tape involved in slowing down government assistance. We can do better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

1 in 8 Americans depend on SNAP benefits. Tim updates us on this food assistance situation with the government shutdown. Also, Sarah and Tim hear from Holly who is one of the three main people that run the non-profit, The Washington County Warming Station. This group provides a hot meal and a warm place every Monday in Salem from 5-8. They also open every day when it is 34 degrees or colder. Find...

Jackie Keating is the Chief Development Officer of the Kentucky/Indiana foodbank Dare to Care. Jackie tells Tim Peck what we can do once SNAP benefits run out on Saturday, November 1. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.projectnextindiana.com

Sarah explains why her and Tim decided to pull ‘Hoosleft this Week’ from Project Next. This was a hard decision and was made to fit the needs of the mission of Project Next: to stop the fear, hate, and division destroying our country. Republican Christopher and Democrat Sarah discuss who is really to blame for this horrific government shutdown. Why is it so important we talk with those who vote di...

The Pitt is a hit HBO series that covers one 15 hour shift at a fictional Pittsburgh hospital. Sarah just finished season 1 and is obsessed. How is this show like real life in a busy ER? Well…Sarah asks Tim all about his different experiences in ERs across the country. Also, Tim had his first day of being the Chief Medical Resident at a Harvard Hospital the day of the horrific Boston Marathon Bomb...

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Indiana News (quotes from linked articles in italics) * Around the Corn * Randy Novak, former chief of the Michigan City Fire Department and president of the LaPorte County Council, was sworn in on Wednesday as the state representative for Indiana House District 9, filling the seat previously held by ret...

The Helpful Hippie quit her job to focus on the resistance after the 2024 election. She has had to keep her identity private for her own protection since becoming an Indiana leader. The other side has relentlessly bullied and harassed her as well. But at this past No Kings rally, Hippie and some friends took time to talk to the Maga protestors and listen to their views. They realized they had a lo...

Today on Project Next, we’re sitting down with Indianapolis City Councilor Jesse Brown — a bold, independent Democrat who’s made waves by challenging the establishment and standing up for accountability. Jesse was elected in 2023 to represent Indy’s East Side, running a grassroots campaign that rejected corporate and developer money. He’s quickly become known for his willingness to speak truth to...

Every Monday from 5-7pm at the Salem Presbyterian Church the Washington County Warming Station provides a delicious meal and offers supplies to our unhoused community. Also, this church basement is open on days that are 35 degrees F or colder. This group also provides transportation to a white flag shelter. Here at Project Next we would like to thank every single individual and group that helps Th...

Ethan Sweetland-May might have been your garbage man. Now he is running for Indiana State Senate. Why is he doing this? Why would he be better than the other guy in charge? Find out during this beautiful speech at No Kings this past Saturday in Southern Indiana. Follow Ethan for State Senate on all major platforms to learn more about this fantastic human standing up for basic human rights. This is...