A Place in the Conversation

"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
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"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.
 
 

AI Explained: Guiding Kids Through the Tech Maze

AI seems to be a "hot topic" these days. How are we to understand it? What is really taking place, and how much is truly changing right now?
If you struggle to fully understand the depths of AI, you are not alone. Into the void of clear understanding are voices speaking about AI as the best thing since sliced bread, or the end of society as we know it. It is important for us to do the work of increasing our understanding of what is truly happening right now.
Even more important is the question, "How do we help our children navigate this new reality?"
Join Dr. Chris Wells, Luke Zubrod, and Dan Nicewonger as we explore navigating the world of AI.

The Power of Collaboration: Mighty Writers and the Community

Nick and Dan sit down with Sara Dickens-Trillo of Mighty Writers.
Sara shares the vision of Mighty Writers and how COVID caused a shift in their focus that has helped shape the way Mighty Writers serves the community.
A great conversation that highlights the need for us to be aware of changes within the community and have the courage to make changes to serve the needs that exist.
To learn more: https://mightywriters.org/chester-county/

Cultivating Community: Emergent Abundance Farming Collective

The Emergent Abundance Farming Collective cultivates community, teaches gardening, provides food for people in need and so much more.
Join Dan and Nick as they create a Place in the Conversation for Julia and Elisheva to share their passion for working as part of the Emergent Abundance Farming Collective. 
Learn more: emergentabundance.com
Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EmergentAbundanceFarming 

Together We Rise: Paralysis, Disruption, and the Journey of Caregiving

What does one do when a day at the beach leads to one of life's biggest disruptions? How are you to respond when you are suddenly living a "new normal?"
Join Nick and Dan as Monica shares about the disruption that struck her family. Monica's vulnerability and honesty help us understand the struggle in a very real way.
Learning to celebrate small victories sounds easy, but it can be one of the hardest things we train ourselves to do.
To help prepare your family for life's disruptions, check out: Caring Conversations: Uncomfortable But Essential Questions To Help You Navigate Life's Biggest Disruptions