Christian Capitalist Podcast

With Rich Sanders

A discussion on giving back to your community with our guest Richard Propes

In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders interviews Richard Propes, a paraplegic double amputee and founder of the Tenderness Tour. The conversation covers Richard's incredible life journey, starting from losing everything and challenging God, to embarking on a 41-day, 1,000-mile wheelchair tour around Indiana. They discuss his continuous efforts over 35 years, raising over a million dollars to combat child abuse and medical debt. Richard also shares his experiences with mentorship, his work and contributions to the community, and his views on the role of government and church in providing aid. The episode highlights his dedication to showing up, listening, and loving people as a part of his mission. Richard's remarkable story serves as a powerful testament to faith, resilience, and the impact of generous giving.

In This Episode

02:16 The Birth of the Tenderness Tour

04:41 The Impact of the Tenderness Tour

06:39 Spreading the Message of Hope

12:26 Support and Evolution of the Tour

29:37 Journey to Becoming an Ordained Minister

42:54 The Impact of Mentorship

Quotes:

• " And so I kept wheeling and I kept wheeling and I kept wheeling and 41 days later I arrived back in Indianapolis. I had traveled for 41 days alone in my wheelchair, um, traveled right around 1,086 miles. [03:38]
• " …there was always hope, you know, that. You know, I was not supposed to live, my original life expectation was three days." [09:59]
• "For me, my mission is simple, uh, show up. Listen and love."[26:38]

Relevant Links

· Christian Capitalist Website.

· Website: https://tendernesstour.com

· Film/book review site: https://theindependentcritic.com

Social Media:

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardpropes/ (easily my most active)

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendernesstour/

· Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tendernesstour

· Bluesky: Richard Propes (@richardpropes.bsky.social)

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardpropes/

· https://www.secondchurch.org/