When First National Bank was bought out by First Southern five years ago, Community President Lanie Gardner saw God's hand at work.

In this episode of the River Foundation Podcast, Lanie Gardner shares how First Southern Bank is partnering with churches to better serve the community of Muhlenberg County. Tune in to hear what Lanie has learned about generosity and how you can get involved in Gospelfest 2020!

Episode Highlights

[0:32] Welcome Lanie Gardner as our first podcast guest of 2020!

[1:02] "I'm not a saint, just a child of God." Lanie shares about her life trajectory that led her to a 20-year career in banking

[2:06] From providing economic support to feeding the hungry, how Lanie and her First Southern team strive to be stewards of helping their community in Muhlenberg County

[3:51] What broke Lanie's heart for hungry children in her community when she was 17 years old

[5:14] How do a bank and a church work together? Lanie shares how First Southern is partnering with local churches to help feed families

[6:53] Lanie and Dan share how they have seen God's hand in First National Bank's partnership with the River Foundation

[8:34] "Generosity is not just about financial resources. It's about your talent." Lanie's question, challenge, and encouragement for us, the River Foundation family

Episode Resources

Gospelfest: September 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Lu-Ray Park