Kevin Downes: Unsung Hero
Melissa Montana is joined on Conversations today by Kevin Downes, producer of the new movie Unsung Hero. Downes is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and co-founder and Chief of Production and Distribution of Kingdom Story Company. The Unsung Hero film is the incredible true story of the Smallbone family, o...
Apr 11, 2024
Bonnie Doolittle: New Mercies Ministries
Bonnie Doolittle, Founder & Executive Director of New Mercies Ministries, joins Melissa Montana today on Conversations. New Mercies Ministries is a gospel-centered organization equipping the Church to provide supportive connections, safe housing, and restorative services for women and families, empowering them to g...
Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Brandon Bower: Poverty Summit
Dr. Brandon Bower joins Melissa Montana today on Conversations to discuss the 2024 Poverty Summit. Poverty Summit: Join The Lighthouse for our 2024 Poverty Summit where we will learn ways to combat poverty in our community. The Poverty Summit will be held on April 18th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Lighthouse Community ...
Apr 09, 2024
Seph Schlueter: Personal Story
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana talks with emerging artist Seph Schlueter. Seph's life was transformed by Jesus and he wants to help others experience the same. Having spent seven years of his life as a missionary, Seph is passionate about writing songs that move people and creating opportunities for people to ...
Apr 08, 2024
J. Schuyler Sprowles: Surge in Religion in Young Americans
Today on Conversations, Melissa is joined by J. Schuyler Sprowles to discuss the rise in religion in young Americans. We are seeing a surge in religious faith among teenagers and young adults. Over one third of young Americans considered themselves to be deeply religious 5 years ago. This number is increasing and a r...
Mar 28, 2024
Geoff King: Citywide Prayer
Geoff King, CEO of Love Fort Wayne, joins Melissa Montana on Conversations today to discuss our next evening of citywide prayer, which will take place on Monday, May 6, at 6:30pm. The Clyde Theatre will host this FREE evening for all followers of Jesus, regardless of denomination, to join together and worship God. We w...
Mar 27, 2024
Angelo Mante: Alive Community Outreach
Angelo Mante, Executive Director of Alive Community Outreach, joins Melissa Montana today on Conversations. Alive works to support families affected by homicide and educate youth and youth-serving organizations in nonviolence and conflict reconciliation. Angelo discusses how this incredible organization began, and how ...
Mar 25, 2024
Sarah Beiswanger: Legal Opportunity Scholarship
Sarah Beiswanger, President of the Board of the Allen County Bar Association, joins Melissa Montana today on Conversations to discuss the Legal Opportunity Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion by helping students with ties to Allen County enter or continue law schoo...
Mar 18, 2024
Mary Ann Mings: Circles of Allen County
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Mary Ann Mings, Director of Circles of Allen County. Circles Allen County is a community-driven program that works to increase upward mobility for individuals and families in poverty in Allen County, Indiana. The Circles initiative builds intentional relationships ac...
Mar 14, 2024
Mitch Kruse: Holiness
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Mitch Kruse to talk about holiness. Mitch talks about how in living "in" the world but not "of" the world, because of our fallenness, we sometimes turn to religion instead of relationship. "The difference of being Spirit-led or not is 5 secon...
Mar 12, 2024
Windy Cobb-Johnson: 2024 Style Emporium
Melissa Montana is joined on Conversations today by Windy Cobb-Johnson, Founder & Executive Director of The Journey. The Journey reaches out with unconditional love to young adults aged 14-26, assisting their transition from unstable, sometimes traumatic childhoods to self-sustaining adulthoods, teaching them with ...
Mar 11, 2024
Tomi Cardin: Redemption House's Butterfly Gala
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Tomi Cardin, CEO of Redemption House. At Redemption House, residents seek to redeem their lives from past destructive behavior by developing a faith-based lifestyle and by gaining the skills needed to live successfully on their own. All of the residents have been ass...
Mar 05, 2024
Sandra Keller: The Initiative Training Seminar
Sandra Keller joins Melissa Montana on Conversations to talk about an amazing upcoming event that is totally FREE. Sandra is the Founder & Director of The Initiative, which originally was formed in 2021 to meet the need of human trafficking survivors seeking a mentor. They were able to meet this need by enhancing t...
Mar 04, 2024
Brant Hansen: Followership Conference
Brant Hansen joins Melissa Montana on Conversations to talk about the upcoming Followership Conference, which Brant and Sherri will be hosting! Anyone who knows Brant and Sherri will know this: This won't be a highly polished event, designed to impress people. Brant will speak several times through the weekend, while S...
Mar 01, 2024
Jordan St. Cyr: Life and Parenting
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Artist Jordan St. Cyr to talk about life and parenting. Jordan shares a little bit about himself, where he came from, and how he came to music. Jordan and his wife have four kids, and they continuously remind themselves of what matters most; live for today, and don't...
Feb 27, 2024
Amanda Davis: United Way Canned Food Drive
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Amanda Davis, the Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Allen County. United Way exists to boldly impact critical community issues. Their four strategic priorities are Educational Opportunities, Food Security, Housing Stability, and Mental Health Access. Every yea...
Feb 26, 2024
Brandon Bower: The Lighthouse Update
Today on Conversations Melissa Montana is joined by Brandon Bower, Founder and Director for The Lighthouse - A Biblical Life Recovery Center. He shares about what The Lighthouse does and how they serve the community. For more information about The Lighthouse: biblicalliferecoverycenter.com For other interviews coverin...
Feb 23, 2024
Nygel Simms: Black History Month
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Nygel Simms. Nygel is the leader and founder of National Young Leaders Institute, which, through a Christ-Centered focus, NYLI engages, equips, and empowers the next generation of leaders, unleashing their God-given potential by introducing them to possibilities and ...
Feb 19, 2024
Rev. Dr. Luther Whitfield: Harmony and Healing
Today on Conversations, Reverend Dr. Luther Whitfield joins Melissa Montana to discuss some difficult losses we have faced in our community so far this year. But our battle is won on our knees! You are invited to join us on Saturday, February 17th, from 10:30am to 12:00pm at New Covenant Worship Center, where we will g...
Feb 16, 2024
Crowder: Winter Jam 2024
David Crowder, known by his artist name "Crowder," joins Melissa Montana today on Conversations. They talk about Winter Jam, as well as music that Crowder is currently working on. Check out Crowder at: Info on Winter Jam: Christian music's biggest tour WINTER JAM 2024 with performances by Crowder, Lecrae, CA...
Feb 14, 2024