A Place in the Conversation

Dwell Well: The Quest for Affordable Housing

In this episode, Dan & Nick make A Place in the Conversation for Luke Zubrod and Burt Rothenberger to discuss Housing Affordability.
Luke works for Square Roots Collective and serves on the Kennett Borough Planning Commission. Burt first became interested in Housing Affordability through his work with Westminister Presbyterian Church. Luke and Burt serve on the Southern Chester County Council on Housing Affordability.
Join us for a great conversation about ensuring everyone can call SCC home.

Rhythms of Spirit: Exploring Jazz Vespers with Bryan Tuk

Nick and Dan make A Place in the Conversation to speak with Bryan Tuk of Groove Kennett Square.
Bryan shares his passion for drumming and the mission of Groove Kennett Square.
He also discusses a new project, Jazz Vesper Services. These services help create space for quiet reflection and give people an opportunity to pause and find peace in a very busy world.
Join us for a special conversation about finding your passion and turning it into your life's work.

"Crossroads and Choices: Discerning Transitions with Clarity"

We all face seasons of transition and change. Navigating those well requires us to discern our current realities and healthy next steps.
Join Dan, Ronny Russell, and Jim White as they discuss seasons of transition and making wise decisions. Jim shares some of the wrestling that went on as he thought about retirement. He speaks about family, job, calling, and personal desires. Discerning the next steps in a way that honors each area requires wisdom.  
Loves Grove Church, Stanfield, NC

"Sacred Strokes: The Power of Sacred Art"

Sacred Artist Neilson Carlin joins Nick & Dan. Neilson “is a professional artist with 25 years of experience as a teacher and painter.” He offers classes through the Carlin Academy of Fine Art in Kennett Square.
Neilson also specializes in commissioned sacred and devotional art.  After two decades in the commercial and gallery art markets, a conversion to Catholicism prompted Neilson to commit his career to working for the Church.
Neilson was commissioned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to paint an image of the Holy Family for use during the 2015 World Meeting of Families.
Neilson Carlin
Carlin Academy of Fine Art

"Seven Years of Grace: Finding Light in the Cancer Journey”

On today’s podcast, Dan turns hosting and interview duties over to his good friend Ronny Russell.
Ronny takes the opportunity to interview Dan, asking questions about his cancer diagnosis and the seven-year cancer journey. Ronny’s insightful questions and Dan’s openness provide a glimpse of how one person has learned to “live with cancer.”
To read more of Dan’s story, The Journey Continues.
For deeper lessons learned along the journey, Caring Conversations.
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Retirement vs Refirement with Ronny Russell
A Place in the Conversation
Daniel Nicewonger's Blog
Live Again Ministries
 
 

"Neighborly Fix-Ups: Home Repair with Good Neighbors"

Harold Naylor from Good Neighbors Home Repair joins Nick and Dan. Good Neighbors believes “everyone should have a safe place to live.” They build partnerships within the community to provide critical home repairs for those in need. “From fixing a leaking roof to broken windows or a worn-out furnace, our vision is for all people in our communities to live in a warm, safe, dry and healthy home.” 
Good Neighbors Home Repair

Breaking Traditions: Spiritual Journeys Outside the Church

What happens when there is a break between what religious leaders say and what they do?
Join Dan, Nick, and Tim as they share pieces of their spiritual journey and the struggles that came when teaching differed from action.
Letting go of the ego and releasing hurt and pain from the past are all first steps in pursuing a growing spiritual life.
Tim, Nick, and Dan share openly and honestly about their journey.

Echo Chamber Breakers: Gracefilled Conversations - LGBTQ

It is possible to have conversations with people who think differently than you and be able to have those conversations gracefully, gently, calmly, and depart friends. 
When we do this, we allow people to bring the full expression of who they are into a conversation. We have the opportunity to learn from each other and how we grow together. We can do all this, and part friends.
Join Nick & Dan as they are joined by Rev. Annalie Korengel and Father Chris Rogers for a conversation about how they step into relationship with the LGBTQ community. 
Rev. Annalie Korengel - Unionville Presbyterian Church
Father Chris Rogers - St. Patrick Parish - Courage Apostolate

We Are Back

The Podcast was disrupted due to life events. 
Nick and Dan share what has been going on and talk about plans for the future.
If you have ideas for a quest or want to be a guest on A Place in the Conversation, you can reach Dan at dan@aplaceintheconversation.org.
 

Partners Creating Community

Partners Creating Community co-founders Kristen Webber and Brian Dodd join Nick and Dan to share their work. 
Partners Creating Community is the bridge linking three innovative, not-for-profit community organizations in an initiative designed to expand opportunities for our neighbors with intellectual differences. 
Partners Creating Community’s goal is to offer a holistic approach to serving individuals of all abilities. This approach includes a safe and stimulating farm home, meaningful work that meets real community needs, and educational and vocational programs that provide opportunities for Contributors to become more active and engaged members of their communities.