With Arms Wide Open
Join us for St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s monthly Podcast, “With Arms Wide Open.” This podcast will share stories of people and programs in the Louisville community. Our podcast strives to shine the light on people and services that are of value to our Louisville family.
Episodes
29 episodes since 2022
SVDP 29 │JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio & Evolve502 CEO Marland Cole on serving the next generation and the pressure of leading in today’s world
JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio and Evolve502 CEO
September 16, 2024
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58:38
SVDP 28 │CEO Jennifer Clark on leadership transitions, the future of SVDP, and if people choose to be homeless
Do you truly care about the homeless? CEO Jennifer Clark encourages us to build empathy for the unhoused population in this podcast episode. If you haven’t heard...
August 15, 2024
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Episode 28
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36:07
A Conversation with Kevin Adler, National Speaker & Author of "When We Walk By"
If you hope to learn more about the state of homelessness in the U.S. and what we can do about it, Kevin Adler's new book, “
July 15, 2024
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39:47
A Conversation with Whitney Austin, cofounder of Whitney/Strong
Have you ever had one of those days? Well, Whitney Austin had herself a day on Sept. 6, 2018. In our 26th podcast episode, she opens up about her survival story during the mass shooting in the lobby at Fifth Third Bank Headquarters in Cincinnat...
June 13, 2024
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Episode 26
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49:28
A Conversation with Churchill Downs President & COO Bill Mudd and Vice President of Corporate Communications Tonya Abeln
If you want to grow as a leader, then listen to Churchill Downs Incorporated President & COO Bill Mudd and Vice President of Corporate Communications Tonya Abeln open up about what they've learned as high-level leaders over the years. ...
May 01, 2024
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Episode 25
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46:54
A Conversation with Rachelle Starr, founder and president of Scarlet Hope
Scarlet Hope founder Rachelle Starr used to drive past "Theatre X" everyday on her way to work without thinking twice about the sex entertainment industry. Today, she goes into strip clubs with home-cooked meals and brings hope to the women ins...
April 15, 2024
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31:53
A Conversation with Teddy Abrams, Louisville Orchestra Music Director & Grammy Award Winner
What's it like to win a Grammy? Teddy Abrams tells us in his own words ... and his answer might surprise you. This podcast episode is powerful, especially for anyone who has a passion or dream! For the last decade, Teddy has been a cond...
March 15, 2024
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Episode 23
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44:58
A Conversation with nationally known author Leah Rothstein and Louisville Metro Government Planning Supervisor Joel Dock
How do Legos help explain housing segregation? Louisville Metro Government Planning Supervisor Joel Dock shares what they have to do with one another. This is an eye-opening podcast conversation! On the topic of housing segregatio...
February 15, 2024
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Episode 22
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47:48
A Conversation with Tony Cash, founder of Freedom Lake
Tony Cash was an outlaw whose story is truly one of amazing transformation! From the age of 11 to 49 years old, he spent an accumulative 36 years incarcerated and two of those decades in and out of solitary confinement. Now, Tony is on a missio...
January 15, 2024
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Episode 21
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46:20
A Conversation with Rick Tonini, Mayor of St. Matthews
If you've ever lost a loved one and need help finding purpose again, this podcast is for you. St. Matthews Mayor Rick Tonini shares how the unexpected and tragic loss of his daughter, Lauren, led to serving at our Open Hand Kitchen in Christmas...
December 15, 2023
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Episode 20
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36:45
A Conversation Celebrating the 170 Year History of St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
If you've always wondered how we grew from the small beginnings of gathering inside a church basement in 1853 to housing 450 nightly and feeding 330 people daily, then lean into this podcast. We condensed 170 years of history into one episode!<...
November 15, 2023
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Episode 19
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43:00
A Conversation with Chris Dischinger, cofounder of LDG Development, and Elly Green, their Resident Services Manager
LDG Development cofounder Chris Dischinger quit his job less than a month into his marriage and went into real estate. You can listen to or watch how the rest of the story unfolds! Watch: https://y...
October 16, 2023
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Episode 18
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33:31
A Conversation with Dr. Deborah Padgett, coauthor of "Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Changing Systems and Transforming Lives"
Can we really end homelessness? One housing expert believes we can, and tells us how in this podcast! New York University Silver School of Social Work professor Dr. Deborah Padgett teaches “Homelessness in Perspective," where she breaks...
September 15, 2023
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Episode 17
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39:36
A Conversation with Gregg Colburn, author of "Homelessness is a Housing Problem"
How does the game of musical chairs help explain homelessness? This podcast conversation breaks down that analogy! Author Gregg Colburn shares how a lack of affordable housing impacts homelessness from his recently released book,
August 15, 2023
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Episode 16
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26:43
A Conversation with Rich Lechleiter, the CEO at the Catholic Education Foundation
If you need purpose in your work, are unsure about your second act, or love a good story, then check out this conversation! St. Vincent de Paul Louisville CEO Dave Calzi is a guest on the Catholic Education Foundation's podcast with CEF...
July 14, 2023
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Episode 15
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35:12
A Conversation with Carl Gershenson, the Lab Director at Eviction Lab
In this conversation, Lab Director Carl Gershenson at Eviction Lab opens our eyes to the eviction epidemic in America! With a Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University, Gershenson studies the causes and consequences of housing instability, wit...
June 15, 2023
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Episode 14
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42:53
A Conversation with Vincent James, the President and CEO of Dare to Care
In this conversation, Dare to Care's President and CEO Vincent James will inspire you to serve others! As a nonprofit partner of SVDP, James and his team help feed those in need. A ton of the food we cook for clients or hand out to them—try 27,...
May 15, 2023
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Episode 13
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41:09
A Conversation with Donna Russell, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville's newest Board Member
Donna Russell’s journey is one of perseverance. She had to expand her education and career as a single mother raising two children all the while ensuring they had a roof over their heads. As St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s newest Board Member,...
April 15, 2023
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Episode 12
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32:00
A Conversation with Dominique Batts, the Director of Housing and Services at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
If you want to look behind-the-scenes and learn how clients receive help at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville, this is a don't miss discussion! SVDP CEO Dave Calzi talks to our very own Dominique Batts about housing and programs major shift to bet...
March 15, 2023
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Episode 11
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43:09
A Conversation with Quentin Childers, the Associate Director of Crisis Housing at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
If you need a good laugh, listen to this! St. Vincent de Paul CEO Dave Calzi talks to Quentin Childers about having empathy for clients and leading the daily operations of four major housing programs. "Q" also talks about starting out in dental...
February 15, 2023
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Episode 10
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33:59
A Conversation with Greer Hannan, the Associate Director of Performance Quality Improvement and Compliance at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director/CEO Dave Calzi talks to Greer Hannan about the importance of a nonprofit securing accreditation and ensuring regulatory compliance with the government. Greer also shares an incredible story of how one home...
January 15, 2023
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Episode 9
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46:18
A Conversation with Ra'Shann Martin, the Executive Director of the St. John Center
St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director/CEO Dave Calzi talks to Ra'Shann Martin about housing needs for the city and the St. John Center's role to help meet those needs.
December 15, 2022
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Episode 8
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35:31
A Conversation with Janet, a Former Resident at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
November 15, 2022
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Episode 7
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24:57
A Conversation with Metro Council Member Jecorey Arthur
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Executive Director and CEO Dave Calzi discusses policy and life with Metro Council Member Jecorey Arthur.
October 15, 2022
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Episode 6
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46:41
A Conversation with Christie McCravy, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director/CEO Dave Calzi talks to Christie McCravy about housing needs for the city and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund's role in getting more affordable housing built.
October 01, 2022
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Episode 5
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33:51