Bev Shivley: Christian Motorcyclist Association Event
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Bev Shivley to discuss the upcoming CMA event, Run for the Son (RFS), on May 4th. Bev is an RFS Lead, and Run for the Son is the CMA's ONLY national fundraiser. On the first Saturday of May each year, Christian Motorcyclist Association chapters across the country org...
Apr 25, 2024
Canvas: The Bridge
Melissa Montana and Canvas are chatting today on Conversations about the new IHearCanvas radio station! This will be running 24 hours a day, starting TODAY. These songs will be the worship songs you know and love, mixed with a new beat. This fusion of song mashups, custom mixes and authentic conversations is designed t...
Apr 24, 2024
Dawn Etzel: Executive Director of Hope Alive
Melissa Montana is joined by Dawn Etzel, Executive Director and Therapist at Hope Alive, on Conversations to talk about this nonprofit. Hope Alive is a Christian non-profit here in Fort Wayne that provides affordable, licensed mental health services to the hurting in the community. They also offer crisis housing for wo...
Apr 23, 2024
Madison CAIN Johnson: CAIN the Band
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Madison Cain Johnson of the band CAIN. She discusses how their desire for their music is to bring a message of OVERCOMING BY FAITH. For more information on CAIN, visit For other interviews covering several different topics heard on Conversations with Melissa Montana,...
Apr 22, 2024
Rachel Lohman: "Miscarried Hope: Journeying with Jesus through Pregnancy and Infant Loss"
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Rachel Lohman, founder of Hope Again Collective and author of "Miscarried Hope: Journeying with Jesus through Pregnancy and Infant Loss." 1 in 3 pregnancies ends in loss. It's so common, but people so often don't talk about it and suffer in silence. In 2017...
Apr 19, 2024
Mick Baker: Challenge Breakfast
Mick Baker, Chief Ministry Officer of The Edge, joins Melissa Montana today on Conversations to discuss The Edge's upcoming Challenge Breakfast. The Edge is an organization that recognizes many Christian leaders want to share their faith in the workplace but need the tools to do it effectively. Their mission is to help...
Apr 18, 2024
Brandy Baumann: True Vine Garage Sale
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is discussing a community event with True Vine Coordinator Brandy Baumann. On Friday and Saturday, April 26th & 27th, there will be a large garage sale at Pathway Community Church to benefit orphan care and adoption. True Vine-Pathway's Adoption, Foster Care and Family Preser...
Apr 17, 2024
Marshall White: World Choir Games
Marshall White, Director of the Voices of Unity Youth Choir, joins Melissa Montana today on Conversations. The World Champion Voices of Unity Youth Choir (VOUYC) is Unity Performing Arts Foundation's acclaimed Youth Choral Program. It is the premier soulful choral group of youth ages 6 to 19 from various backgrounds in...
Apr 16, 2024
Kris Kiser: Your Backyard Personality Type
Today on Conversations, Melissa Montana is joined by Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation. Here are TurfMutt's backyarding personality types to help inspire you to "yard your way" this spring: Outdoor Athlete: Likes to stay active in the fresh air. The Outdoor Athlete's gold medal backya...
Apr 15, 2024
Michael Woolworth: Bible League
Melissa Montana is joined by Michael Woolworth today on Conversations. Michael is Senior Director of Broadcast Media at Bible League International, who we have been partnering with to provide Bibles to people in different languages across the world. For 85 years, Bible League International has been serving under-resour...
Apr 12, 2024
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
Patti Garibay: American Heritage Girls
Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls (AHG), joins Melissa Montana today on Conversations. AHG was started almost 30 years ago, and is a fun, Christ-centered alternative to Girl Scouts. AHG is a character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedica...
Mar 29, 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
Katy Nichole: Healing Hand of God
Melissa Montana chats with popular artist Katy Nichole on Conversations today! Katy has been rising quickly in the world of Christian music for the last two years, with her song 'In Jesus Name (God of Possible),' becoming the biggest hit on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart, taking the top spot for a record-break...
Mar 26, 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