Transforming Lives

John and Kim Hensel are Christian parents who strive to glorify God in their parenting, careers, and lives.

John graduated from Covenant in 2004 and holds a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies from Cincinnati Christian University, as well as an MBA from the University of Southern Indiana. He currently works as a Program Manager at Cummins.

Kim graduated from Illiana Christian High School, earned a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Trinity Christian College, and a Master's in Education from Purdue. She taught at Illiana for 12 years and now teaches at Herron High School.

John and Kim got married in 2017 and have a daughter named Ellie. Ellie attends a Christian preschool and is eagerly awaiting Kindergarten.

They enjoy preparing meals for those in need, watching IndyCar races, and hosting friends and family.

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Thanks for listening and sharing these stories about how God is at work through excellent, Christ-centered education. This week we are taking a break from our normal programming. When you have a moment, check out this week's brief encouragement. Our regular format picks back up next week. 

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Dr. David Horsager is the CEO of the Trust Edge Leadership Institute (www.trustedge.com). He is a Senior Fellow at Indiana Wesleyan University, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and the inventor of Enterprise Trust Index™. His books include The Trust Edge, The Daily Edge, and Trusted Leader. 

Dr. Horsager has provided advisory services to a wide range of organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to non-profits and global governments, and he publishes an annual research paper called Trust Outlook®. His work has helped leaders around the world solve major problems, navigate through chaos and change, and achieve long-term success. 

Dr. Horsager is a member of the National Speakers Association's Speaker Hall of Fame (CSP, CPAE). He has given impactful presentations on six continents, addressing audiences such as Delta Airlines, McDonald's, FedEx, Toyota, the New York Yankees, Walmart, Zoom, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Department of Homeland Security. 

Through consulting, training, coaching, and speaking engagements, Dr. Horsager and his team at Trust Edge Leadership Institute are committed to developing high-trust leaders and organizations that bring out the best in their people and consistently deliver measurable results.

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Todd Leyden is the Executive Director of Fort Wilderness in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He has been married to Robyn for 40 years, and they are the parents of three sons – Payton (deceased), Blake, and Chase. Todd and Robyn are members of Zionsville Fellowship Church (Indianapolis) and St. Germain Evangelical Free Church (Wisconsin).

Todd is the author of Eyes of the Father: Seeing Meaning in the Mirror, which chronicles the response to his and Robyn's prayer that God is glorified considering the passing of their son, Payton.

Previous to joining Fort Wilderness Ministries in 2016,  Todd was the Vice President of NCAA Eligibility  (2007 – 2016), President of Payton LLC (2002 – 2007), a professional services firm that provided consulting, outsourced CFO / Controller, and event management services, and Principal at Arthur Andersen LLP (1985-2002).

Todd has served on several boards, including E-gineering (2022-Current), Board President for a $15M ESOP of software consulting services, Oneida County Economic Development Corporation (2020-Current), and

Covenant Christian High School (2007-2016) - Board Chair (2010 – 2016), Treasurer, Lillian Davis Foundation (2007-2013). Board member, Treasurer, and the Indiana Humanities Council (2007- 2013). Executive committee of the Board, Treasurer, to name a few.

Todd holds a BS in Accounting from the Indiana Kelley School of Business.

In his free time, Todd enjoys golf, hiking, running, and spending time with his wife.

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Jeff and Adrienne Reichanadter are the parents of five children, two of whom have graduated from Covenant Christian High School and are off to college, and three ranging from middle school through grade school.

As a family, the Reichanadters are committed to adventures in God’s leading, including a stint in urban living, a season in India working at a school and children’s home, suburban farming, homeschooling, and backpacking across US and foreign lands.

Jeff is currently the Formation and Leadership Development Pastor at The Creek on the southeast side of Indianapolis. The Creek is a thriving church ministry committed to Connecting People to Jesus.

Jeff holds an MA from Grace Theological Seminary and an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. Adrienne attended Taylor University and also spent a semester abroad in Israel. She later graduated with a BS in Communications from Goshen College. Adrienne is passionate about mentoring younger mothers.

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Nate and Julie Prahlow met at Valparaiso University  and got married in 1996. In the same year, Julie completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis. Nate graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999 and finished his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in 2003. He has been teaching at the IU School of Medicine since then and is currently the Residency Program Director. Julie has worked as a physical therapist, a stay-at-home mom, a preschool teacher, and a grade school Spanish teacher. She is now beginning to teach English as a Second Language. Nate and Julie have three boys: Joshua, who graduated in 2019, Caleb in 2022, and Jonathan in 2024.Jonathan in 2024

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Roger Williams is the Senior Pastor at New City Church in Indianapolis and an Ecclesial Professor of Practical Theology at Indianapolis Theological Seminary. He graduated from Western Illinois University and obtained his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Before starting New City Church, he served as an Assistant Pastor at Christ Community Church (PCA) in Carmel, IN for five years. He also teaches Practical Theology (spiritual formation and preaching) at Indianapolis Theological Seminary.

Carmen Williams has worked alongside Roger in pastoral ministry and church planting and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science from Truman State University. She has held administrative roles at New City Church, Young Life, and Parakaleo, and currently works full-time as a Compliance Analyst at Community Health Network. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going on dates with her husband, spending time with friends and family, and being active outdoors. She also loves spending time in nature, connecting with women over coffee and long walks, and reading books about health, nutrition, and Jesus.

Roger and Carmen have been married for 29 years and have five kids, three of whom are married. They also have two grandchildren and two more on the way, and they are becoming empty-nesters, as their son Joshua graduated from Covenant in May 2024.

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Greg Enas is currently a Venture Catalyst as the founder of Innovatov LLC, where he assists leaders across both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, in creating better enterprises, communities, and environments, allowing the world to be part of something greater than itself.

Greg also serves as the Vice Chairman of CHORUS®, Inc., a nationally recognized management consultancy, where he works with a team of experienced thought leaders from high-growth companies, focusing on strategic planning, leadership development, and team development to achieve sustainable growth.

From 1982 to  2011, Greg served at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. He started as a senior statistician and was promoted into management in Statistical and Mathematical Sciences, Decision Sciences, and US Regulatory Affairs. He was responsible for external negotiation with governmental regulators, and internal leadership for building capabilities and capacity for growth and impact.

Greg is also the co-founder of Citizen 7, a crowdsourcing organization that brings together men of various backgrounds to unite around different initiatives in the city to heal and grow the good in Indianapolis.

Greg attended Biola University in California, where he earned a  BS in Mathematical Sciences, and later headed to the opposite coast to attend the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned a Ph.D. in Biostatistics.
 
Especially dear to the focus of this podcast, Greg was the founding Board Chair of The Oaks Academy from Jan 1998 to Dec 2006

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Matt Scogin has been the President of Hope College in Holland, MI since 2019. Before returning to his alma mater to lead it into its next chapter,  he held several leadership positions in various fields. He was the Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer at Perella Weinberg Partners from 2014 to 2019, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at NYSE Euronext from 2009 to 2014, and various roles at Wachovia Bank / Wells Fargo and the US Department of Treasury.

Matt graduated from Hope College in 2002 with a BA in Economics and Political Science, and he later earned a Master’s in Public Policy with a concentration in Business and Government Policy from Harvard Kennedy School in 2005.

Matt is married to Sarah, also a 2002 graduate of Hope College. They have three children named Sophie, Lucy, and Oliver.

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Dr. Jeremy Mann is the Founder and Head of School at The Field School, a diverse, classical, Christ-centered school on the west side of Chicago.

Before founding The Field School, Jeremy served as the Director of Programming and Development at the Center for Pastor Theologians from 2012 to 2017. He was also the School Director/Manager at Teach for America from 2010 to 2013 and a Special Education teacher at LAUSD in Los Angeles from 2008 to 2010. 

Jeremy lives in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago with his wife, Erin, who most recently worked as a nurse practitioner at Lawndale Christian Health Center, and now stays home with their five children, three of whom attend The Field School. 

Jeremy holds a Ph.D. in Theology/Theological Studies from Wheaton College (2021), an M.Div. from Trinity International University (2015), an M.Ed. in Special Education and Teaching from Loyola Marymount University (2010), and a B.A. in Philosophy from Biola University (2008).

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