What does it really take to build a great city?

Most people want to help their community. But what if the way we’re doing it is actually making things worse?

In this episode of the For Henderson Podcast, Josh sits down with Dr. Austin Maxheimer, Love Your Neighborhood Director at Community One, to unpack what real, lasting transformation looks like in Henderson and beyond.

From his early days knocking on doors in the East End to helping build initiatives like Audubon Kids Zone, Austin shares a powerful shift in thinking: real change doesn’t come from doing things for people...it comes from empowering people to lead change themselves.

You’ll hear a simple but profound neighborhood framework, along with insights on generational impact, community leadership, and how small, consistent investments can reshape an entire neighborhood.

This one will challenge the way you think about serving others...and show you a better way forward.Great cities don’t happen by accident...and real change starts closer than you think.

Get in touch with Austin at: [email protected]

What does it really look like to take care of your neighbors?

In this episode of the For Henderson Podcast, Josh sits down with Taylor Heady—a Henderson native, mom of three, victim advocate, and founder of the Warming Box initiative. What started as a simple act of kindness toward one individual has grown into a community-wide movement, with multiple donation boxes now serving people across the city.

Taylor shares the heart behind the Warming Box, the stories that have shaped her perspective, and the powerful role quiet generosity plays in making Henderson what it is. From supporting victims through the legal process to advocating for the unhoused, her work highlights both the challenges and the hope present in our community.

This conversation is a reminder that building a great city doesn’t require recognition—it requires people willing to show up, care deeply, and act.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a difference right where you are, this episode will challenge and inspire you to be a better neighbor.

What does it look like to truly take ownership of your community?In this episode of the For Henderson Podcast, Josh sits down with Sean Leavelle, Director of Operations at St. Anthony’s Hospice, Hendersonian (by choice), soccer coach, HLI graduate, and community-minded leader. Sean shares the story of how work first brought his family to Henderson, why they immediately fell in love with the city, and how a difficult season in his personal and professional life eventually pushed him toward deeper involvement in the community.From coaching with Henderson Soccer Club to joining the Men’s Bourbon Society of Henderson, going through the Henderson Leadership Initiative, and ultimately landing in his role at St. Anthony’s, Sean’s story is a powerful reminder that community impact often starts with simply showing up.This conversation highlights what makes Henderson special: it's a city where people can get involved, create what’s missing, and help build something better together. If you care about leadership, community growth, local impact, and the future of Henderson, this episode is for you.Because great cities don’t just happen...they're built.

Addiction recovery can feel like an overwhelming problem, but here in Henderson, there are people working every day to bring hope, healing, and second chances to those who need it most.

In this episode of the For Henderson Podcast, Josh sits down with Carrie Gentry, director of the STOP Initiative through the WARM Center, to talk about the work happening in our community to address addiction, reduce stigma, and support recovery.

Carrie shares how the Recovery Resource Club of Henderson has become a place of healing and connection for people in recovery and their families. She also explains how the STOP Initiative (Stop the Overdose Project) is working with schools, parents, and businesses across Henderson to educate the community and prevent addiction before it starts.

From walking programs designed to build discipline and humility to recovery stories that reunite families and restore lives, this conversation highlights both the challenges and the incredible hope within Henderson’s recovery community.

WARM Center: https://warmrecovery.com

Recovery Resource Club of Henderson: https://rrchrecovery.com

MARC Center: https://marcrecovery.com

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What makes Henderson such a special place to live?In this episode of the For Henderson Podcast, Josh sits down with Abby Dixon, Director of Tourism for Henderson, to talk about the stories, experiences, and people that make this community unique.Abby shares how she first fell in love with Henderson, why the Ohio River and historic downtown create such a compelling space, and what visitors from around the world experience when they come here.They also discuss the real impact of tourism in Henderson, and why supporting local businesses, festivals, and attractions makes life better for everyone who calls Henderson home.Abby might also reveal some exciting new developments coming to Henderson. If you care about the future of Henderson and the people helping shape it, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Great cities don’t happen by accident.They’re built through the daily decisions of the people who live there.In this opening episode of For Henderson, host Josh Stanley introduces the vision behind the podcast and explains why the stories of the people shaping our city matter.Henderson isn’t perfect...but it is home. And across the community there are entrepreneurs, educators, leaders, creators, and everyday Hendersonians quietly investing in making our city better.This podcast exists to tell their stories.Through real conversations and authentic storytelling, For Henderson highlights the people who are building, serving, creating, and leading in ways that make Henderson a great place to live.Because building a great city takes all of us.

For Henderson: a podcast about the people in our community who are actively working to build a great city. Each episode highlights local leaders, creators, and city-builders who are FOR Henderson.Great cities don’t just happen. They’re built.So…are you FOR Henderson??