The Bridge to Kindness Podcast
Do you love exceptional stories that motivate you to become a better version of yourself? Do you enjoy being challenged to identify ways you can be a difference maker and make an impact, e.g., either in yourself, your family, your business, or your community? If these types of stories move you – then you too will be inspired by listening to The Bridge to Kindness Podcast. Each week we will feature 5 different non-profit organizations in the Columbus Region and how you can get involved! A new episode airs each Saturday, at 1pm. Meet you on the Bridge on The River!
Season 2 EP6 - Philanthropia-Jessica Schmitt, Fairfield Area Humane Society-Kerri Taylor, Rocky Rodriguez
Welcome to Season 2 - Episode 6 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
Philanthropia - Jessica Schmitt 00:00 - 11:00
Fairfield Area Humane Society - Kerri Taylor, Rocky Rodriguez 11:00 - 24:30
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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Season 2 EP5 - Tithe Lending-Mark Greaves, The River-Bill Montgomery
Welcome to Season 2 - Episode 5 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
Tithe Lending and Tithe Foundation - Mark Greaves 00:00 - 14:00
The River Radio Station - Bill Montgomery 14:00 - 23:30
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.<...
Season 2 EP4 - FutureCom Technologies-Jeanne Gokcen, Flag Lady's Flag Store-Lori Watson
Welcome to Season 2 - Episode 4 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
FutureCom Technologies - Jeanne Gokcen 00:00 - 13:00
Flag Lady's Flag Store - Lori Watson 13:30 - 37:30
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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Season 2 EP3 - Dress for Success-Habiba Bangston, Victory Ministries-Jeremy Borsos
Welcome to Season 2 - Episode 3 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
Dress for Success - Habiba Bangston 00:00 - 13:00
Victory Ministries - Jeremy Borsos 13:30 - 23:30
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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Season 2 - EP2 - GRIN - Brenda Johnston, MagLiteracy - John Mennell
Welcome to Season 2 - Episode 2 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
GRIN (Gahanna Residents In Need - Beth Johnston 00:00 - 11:00
MagLiteracy -John Mennell 11:30 - 28:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
You can also find out abou...
Season 2 - EP1 - EPS-Rocky Rodriguez, YWCA-Caroline Woliver
Welcome to Season 2 - Episode 1 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
EPS - Rocky Rodriguez 00:00 - 19:00
YWCA - Caroline Woliver 19:30 - 41:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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EP15 - Give to Gahanna-Christian Peck, Femergy-Christina Vera
Welcome to Episode 15 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
Give to Gahanna - Christian Peck 00:00 - 14:00
Femergy - Christina Vera 14:15 - 28:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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EP14 - Voice Corps-Mark Jividen, Mannerisms-Pastor Charlie Davis, The Gahanna Gift Shop-Pastor Joel Trainer
Welcome to Episode 14 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
Voice Corps - Mark Jividen 00:00 - 15:00
Mannerisms - Pastor Charlie Davis 15:30 - 26:30
Gahanna Gift Shop - Pastor Joel Trainer 26:30 - 38:15
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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EP13 - Lutheran Social Services-Rachel Lustig, Alo Civitas Consulting-Faith Rivera, TriNet-Dean Bishop, Bryan Williams
Welcome to Episode 13 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
Lutheran Social Services - Rachel Lustig 00:00 - 17:00
Alo Civitas Consulting - Faith Rivera 17:30 - 25:15
TriNet - Dean Bishop, Bryan Williams 25:45 - 44:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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EP12 - Blue Technologies-Jessie Dynia, Cait Seckel,Boundless-Dominique Fernandez,Nature Dads Conservation Fund-Brian C. Mayer
Welcome to Episode 12 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following organizations:
Blue Technologies - Jessie Dynia, Cait Seckel 00:00 - 15:00
Boundless - Dominique Fernandez Thobaben 15:00 - 30:30
Nature Dads Conservation Fund - Brian C. Mayer 30:30 - 50:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at...
EP11-Lew Griffin Insurance-Lew Griffin, Sanctuary Night-Hannah Estabrook, Adaptive Sports Connection-Doug Wolfe 11-15-25
Welcome to Episode 11 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
Lew Griffin Insurance - Lew Griffin 00:00 - 13:30
Sanctuary Night - Hannah Estabrook 13:30 - 25:00
Adaptive Sports Connection - Doug Wolfe 25:00 - 38:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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EP10 - MAC Construction-Steve McEmery, Small Biz Cares-Nevin Bansal, Key Bank-Erin Ressa, Mollard Consulting-Kerri Mollard 11/8/25
Welcome to Episode 10 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
MC Construction - Steve McEmery 00:00 - 15:30
Small Biz Cares - Nevin Bensal, Key Bank - Erin Ressa 15:30 - 27:30
Mollard Consulting - Kerri Mollard 27:30 - 39:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Satu...
EP9 - Festa - Kim Emch, TURN - Ashleigh Lindsay, PopWe - Joe West - 11/1/25
Welcome to Episode 9 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
Festa - Kim Emch 00:00 - 15:00
T.U.R.N. - The Ultimate Resource Network - Ashleigh Lindsay-Behnke 15:00 - 22:00
Pop We - Pastor Joe West 22:00 - 33:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm...
EP8 - Adult Teen Challenge - Linda Hercenberg, Flourish Communities - Wendy McWherter, Prime Movers - Sam Koon, 10/25/25
Welcome to Episode 8 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
Adult Teen Challenge - Linda Hercenberg 00:00 - 8:30
Flourish Communities - Wendy McWherter 08:30 - 20:30
Prime Movers - Sam Koon 20:30 - 35:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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EP7 - CRU - Mike Slagle, Harambee Christian School - Michael Larson, Joseph's Coat - Michael Bouchard, 10/18/25
Welcome to Episode 7 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
CRU - Mike Slagle 00:00 - 8:30
Harambee Christian School, Michael Larson, Brandon Grant 08:30 - 20:00
Jospeh's Coat - Michael Bouchard 20:30 - 31:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
You can also find out...
EP6 - Charley's Foundation - Hilary Sloat, Kingdom Dads - Michael Mattes, Grace Haven - Hannah Swift, 10/11/25
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
Charley's Kids Foundation - Hilary Sloat 00:00 - 14:20
Kingdom Dads - Michael Mattes 14:30 - 23:00
Grace Haven - Hannah Swift 23:00 - 31:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturdays.
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EP5 - Life Care Alliance - Claire Eastman, 5 Points Apostolic Network- Scott Kelso, Africa's Light - Shannon Kerr, Design Outreach - Greg Bixler, 10/4/25
Welcome to Episode 5 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
Life Care Alliance - Claire Eastman 00:00 - 10:30
5 Points Greater Columbus Apostolic Network - Scott Kelso 10:30 - 19:00
Africa's Light - Shannon Kerr 19:00 - 27:45
Design Outreach - Greg Bixler 27:45 - 42:30
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New...
E4 - Neighborhood Bridges - Rick Bannister, FCA - Aaron Quinn, Baton Exchange - John Scoggins, Christ Cocoons - Paul Worksmaster, Youth for Christ - Monika Hahn 9/27/25
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister 00:00 - 07:40
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Aaron Quinn, Rye D'Orazio 07:40 - 20:00
The Baton Exchange - John Scroggins 20:00 - 27:20
Christ's Cocoons - Paul Workmaster 28:00 - 38:35
Youth for Christ - Monika Hahn 38:35 - 51:00
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKin...
EP3 - Neighborhood Bridges - Rick Bannister, Stowe Mission - Joshua Shortridge, HEART - Cheryl Wooten, The Refectory - Kamal Boulus, Lower Lights - Emmalyn Jerome 9/20/25
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister 00:00 - 8:00
Stowe Mission - Joshua Shortridge 08:00 - 18:00
HEART - Cheryl Wooten 18:00 - 26:30
The Refectory Restaurant - Kamal Boulus 26:30 - 36:30
Lower Lights - Emmalyn Jerome 36:30 - 51:30
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Saturday...
EP2 - Neighborhood Bridges - Rick Bannister, Rise Up Now - Ellen Cathers, A Kid Again - Brianne McFarland, Lifewise Academy - Vince Coleman, NAMI - Karen Cousins 9/13/25
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast.
On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits:
neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister 00:00 - 8:20
Rise Up Now - Ellen Cathers 08:20 - 16:00
A Kid Again - Brianne McFarland, Chelsea 16:00 - 24:20
Lifewise Academy - Vince Coleman 24:20 - 31:00
NAMI - Karen Cousins 31:00 - 38;30
Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits in our region. To learn how your organization can become a part of The Bridge to Kindness project send an email to theBridgetoKindness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! New episodes air each week at 1pm on Satur...
EP1 - neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister, Oasis Church - Alfred Taygo, Mid-Ohio Food Collective - Mike Hochron, My Village Ministries - Phil Krause, Habitat for Humanitiy - Brandi Al-Issa 9/6/25
Welcome to the first episode of The Bridge to Kindness. Each week we will interview and share about 5 different non-profits in the Columbus Region.
This weeks guests include:
neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister - 00:00 - 14:10
Oasis of Love Community Church - Pastor Alfred Taygo - 14:11 - 26:49
Mid-Ohio Food Collective - Mike Hochron - 26:50 - 35:03
My Village Ministries - Phil Krause, Melody Marshall - 35:04 - 43:29
Habitat for Humanity Mid Ohio - Brandi Al-Issa 43:30 - 50:00
Each episode features interviews on how y...
