Sacred Sitdowns
Sharing one’s personal story is sometimes hard, but it is holy. Sacred Sitdowns seeks to allow a safe space for faith-filled conversations with members and friends of Geist Christian Church. Hosts Kyle Brown and Danny Gulden hope that all those who hear will be enlightened and inspired. Listen with us. You’ll be glad you did.
Episodes
25 episodes
"Sarah Parks-Reese"
In this episode of Sacred Sitdowns, Danny and Kyle welcome Sarah Parks-Reese, a dedicated member of Geist Christian Church and Assistant Director of Kindergarten Readiness for the Indiana Department of Education. A lifelong advocate fo...
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37:41
"Ted Baker"
In this episode of Sacred Sitdowns, Danny and Kyle welcome Ted Baker, a vibrant and thoughtful member of Geist Christian Church, for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Ted reflects on growing up as the child of two ministers,...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:31
"Michelle Latty"
Today, Danny and Kyle sit down with Michelle Latty. A lifelong Disciple, Michelle grew up at First Christian Church in Kokomo, Indiana, and carried that faith into adulthood. After earning a degree from Indiana University, she and her husband, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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39:56
"Max Michael"
Today, Danny and Kyle sit down with Max Michael. Born and raised in Pendleton, Max embraced a unique blend of interests during high school that have continued throughout his life. Married to Dana, he spent a large portion of his life work...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:31
"Thanksgiving Special, Part 2"
On this special episode of Sacred Sitdowns, Rev. Sarah Renfro will join Danny and Kyle again as they talk about turkey, family, and thankfulness. It’s been over a year since we started this podcast, and we would like to thank all those who have...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:48
"Casey Osterkamp"
Casey Osterkamp is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations at Herron Classical Schools. This intentionally diverse, tuition-free, college prep charter school network serves 1900 scholars in three schools in downtown Indianapolis. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:25
"Lindsey Schiesser"
On this episode of Sacred Sitdowns, Kyle and Danny sit down with Geist Christian Church Elder Lindsey Schiesser. Lindsey and her spouse Jason have two children: Tyler is a freshman at Clemson University, and Mia is a junior at Fishers High Scho...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:38
"Dominic Minatel"
Today, we sit down with Dominic Minatel, a Junior at Texas Christian University. Dominic grew up at Geist Christian Church and was an active member of the youth group. In our sit-down, we will explore his call to ministry, his summer with...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:52
"Rev. Samantha "Sam" Copeland
Sam Copeland is the Associate Minister for Youth and Young Adults at Geist. She's originally from Richardson, Texas in the Dallas area and studied at TCU (go Frogs!!) and Vanderbilt Divinity School. She is the proud dog mom of Mocha, who she re...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:44
"Rev. Grace Kozak"
Today we sit down with Rev. Grace Kozak. Grace is an Indiana native and graduate of Christian Theological Seminary. Prior to seminary, after completing her Masters of Social Work degree in 2015, she worked as an organizer for Clean W...
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49:46
"Dick Forsythe"
Dick and his spouse Marcia moved to the Indianapolis area from Wisconsin and joined Geist Christian Church in 2009. Dick is passionate about continuing to learn and grow in faith, expanding both mind and heart. He is active in The Bridge men's ...
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38:59
"Taylor Burket"
Today we sit down with Taylor Burket. Taylor has grown up at Geist Christian Church and is currently a sophomore at Ball State (Chirp, Chirp). She beams joy and has not only participated in multiple mission trips, but last year, came back to le...
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36:01
"Rev. Chris Furr"
Today Danny and Kyle sit down with Rev. Chris Furr. He serves as Senior Minister at Covenant Christian Church )Disciples of Christ) in Cary, NC. Chris recently released the book Straight White Male and hosts a podcast with the same name. Chris ...
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36:46
"Rev. Kelley Dick"
Today we sit down with one of the most energetic and fun-loving pastors we know. She is a former Geist Christian Church staff member and currently serves at Saguaro Christian in Tucson, Arizona. She is the Rev. Kelley Dick. In her own words, sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:28
"Rev. Deb Strock-Kuss and Rev. Randy Kuss"
Today we sit down with Deb Strock-Kuss and Randy Kuss as they conclude their work at Geist Christian Church and enter retirement. Both have served the Church faithfully and in a variety of roles throughout their call. We wanted to see what wisd...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:03
"Rev. Carolyn Reed"
Carolyn Reed began her ministry with the Indiana Region on May 10, 1999. Her work is focused on relationship building among pastors and congregations throughout the region. This ministry includes Search and Call and designing a variety of congr...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:22
"Rev. Troy Tatum"
Rev. Troy Tatum has served in ministry all of his adult life. Diagnosed with ALS in January 2022, he recently retired at the age of 47 from Hillyer Memorial Christian Church in Raleigh, NC. He is a gifted musician, preacher, and storyteller. Tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:47
New Year's Day Special
It's 2023, and it's time to celebrate! Today Danny and Kyle will look back at 2022 and explore what it means to walk into 2023 faithfully. Wherever you are in this new year, may it be filled with new opportunities, and may God conti...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:54
Christmas Eve / Christmas Special
Christmas Eve Service TimesMud Creek Campus 3 pm Children and Family Service5 pm Family Service7 pm Lessons and Carols9 pm Sermon11 pm SermonPromise Road Campus 1:30 pm Acous...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:48
"Judy Apple-VanAlstine"
Judy Apple-VanAlstine is an educator, author, and thinker. She is retired from a long career in teaching and administration and currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. She has been a member o...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:02
"Rev. Josh Jackson"
This week’s guest is Rev. Joshua Tripp Jackson. Josh is the Associate Minister at Allisonville Christian Church in Indianapolis. Josh is an enneagram 3, which he has lived up to by receiving not one but two Bachelor's degrees from Texas Christi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:42
"James H. Pritchard"
James H. Pritchard served in World War II in the 5th Marine Division. Growing up in Ottawa, Kansas, Jim joined the Marines immediately upon graduation from high school. After training at Camp Pendleton, Jim deployed to Hawaii before going on to...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:47