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A Place in the ConversationBuilding Belonging: Community, Connection, and Showing Up for Each Other
In this heartfelt episode of A Place in the Conversation, co-founders Nancy and Nick Everhart sit down with Cat Stenta, Director of Community Engagement at Kennett Library, to explore what it means to truly belong. From neighborhood Halloween parades and women’s lacrosse leagues to environmental film festivals and quiet support groups, Cat shares how she has spent her life creating space for others—sometimes by accident, often on purpose.
Together, they reflect on the evolving needs for connection across life stages, the power of listening, and the importance of safe spaces for both joy and grief. Cat...
2025-06-1327 minA Place in the ConversationThe Power of Music and Community in Faith JourneysIn this episode, A Place in the Conversation explores the deep connection between music, faith, and community. Hosts Nancy Nicewonger and Nick Everhart sit down with Nick Goble, a musician and member of the Kennett Square community, to discuss how his journey in music led him to rediscover faith and belonging.
Highlights from the Episode:
• Music as a Spiritual Journey: Nick shares how his love for music, not religion, first brought him into the church, and how it eventually deepened his faith.
• Finding Community Through Worship: Moving from Ohio to Kennett Square, he reflects on h...
2025-04-1524 minA Place in the ConversationNavigating Health Literacy and Community ConnectionIn this episode, Nancy Nicewonger and Nick Everhart sit down with Rana Sakr, Director of Health Literacy at the Kennett Library, to explore her journey from medical doctor to community health advocate and how she is empowering individuals to take control of their healthcare decisions through education.
Highlights from the Episode:
• From Medicine to Health Literacy: Rana shares how her experience as a medical doctor and certified diabetes educator led her to a passion for health education and community outreach.
• The Power of Knowledge in Healthcare: She discusses the importance of providing individuals with trusted health info...
2025-03-1723 minA Place in the ConversationBuilding a Stronger Community Through Healthcare and SupportIn this episode of A Place in the Conversation, Nancy Nicewonger and Nick Everhart talk with Kate Wickersham of LCH Health and Community Services about the vital role LCH plays in supporting the Kennett Square community.
Key Highlights:
LCH’s Mission & Growth – Founded in 1973, LCH has expanded from social services to healthcare, behavioral health, and community support.
Beyond Healthcare – LCH connects patients to food, housing, and transportation resources.
Strong Partnerships – Works with local organizations to build a support network.
New Initiatives – Launching an on-site pharmacy and offering chiropractic care for chronic pain.
Advocacy & Accessibility – Kate shares her personal journey and...
2025-02-0526 minA Place in the ConversationBridging Gaps and Transforming CommunitiesIn this episode, Nancy Nicewonger and Nick Everhart sit down with Pastor Ace Wright-Riggins, interim pastor of First Baptist Church of Kennett Square and mayor of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, to discuss the transformative power of connection, belonging, and community-building.
Key highlights from the episode:
• How bridging divides—whether racial, cultural, or ideological—creates opportunities for authentic connection and growth within diverse communities.
• The importance of shifting from “serving others” to “being community,” fostering shared ownership and mutual respect across differences.
• Insights into the intersection of faith and politics, and how affirming the humanity of all individuals ca...
2025-01-2230 minA Place in the ConversationCultivating Community Through Pollinator GardensIn this episode, Nancy Nicewonger and Nick Everhart sit down with Lou Florence, a Kennett Library staff member, to explore how pollinator gardens and environmental initiatives are transforming the local community.
Key highlights from the episode:
• The Meadowitos Project, a volunteer-driven initiative placing pollinator gardens throughout the borough to support biodiversity and educate the public.
• How native plants create resilient habitats, even in small spaces, and their vital role in combatting climate change impacts.
• The library's Seed Library and how it encourages community members of all ages to grow their own plants, fostering connect...
2025-01-0822 minA Place in the ConversationBuilding Community Through FoodIn this episode, Nancy Nicewonger and Nick Everhart sit down with Edie Burkey and Joan Holliday to discuss the vision behind the Kennett Community Grocer, a groundbreaking community-owned grocery store designed to bring people together and promote healthy living.
Highlights from the episode:
• The unique mission of the Kennett Community Grocer: A co-op model connecting local farms and food producers to the community.
• The importance of inclusivity in the store’s design and offerings, ensuring it feels like home for everyone in Kennett Square.
• The role of food as medicine and how the grocer w...
2024-12-1831 minA Place in the ConversationHonoring the Past, Looking to the FutureIn the first episode of Season 2 of the A Place in the Conversation podcast, Nancy Nicewonger, Lead Facilitator at A Place in the Conversation, and Nick Everhart reflect on the podcast's journey and its future. They honor the legacy of Dan Nicewonger, whose passion for meaningful discussions and storytelling shaped the foundation of this series.
What to expect in this episode:
Insights into how Dan's vision continues to guide the podcast.
Stories of impactful conversations with community members and nonprofits.
Plans to bring more voices from the Kennett Square community to light.
This heartfelt conversation...
2024-12-1115 min
Baptist Church of West ChesterDigging In - Daniel & Nancy Nicewonger, Caring ConversationsDaniel and Nancy Nicewonger, authors of Caring Conversations, discuss navigating Dan's cancer diagnosis and treatment the vital conversations they have had and are having in the midst of disruption, and how we can love our loved ones by having caring conversations. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Caring-Conversations-Uncomfortable-Essential-Disruptions/dp/B0C1JD7BJY
2024-03-2600 minA Place in the ConversationPerspectivesWe each have our unique perspective of the world or of events taking place. Often, we assume those closest to us share our perspective.
It does us well to stop and consider that others may have a different perspective.
Nick and Dan are joined by Nancy and Rayann Nicewonger to discuss the many different perspectives surrounding Dan's diagnosis of stage IV colon cancer.
You will hear how Dan, Nancy, and Rayann each had a unique perspective on their disruption and what it meant to move forward well.
To learn more about...
2023-05-1535 min
The Tim DeMoss Show PodcastPhillies John Brazer, Bible League International's Michael Woolworth, and First Baptist Church of Kennett Square's Daniel and Nancy NicewongerOn today's show, Tim has multiple guests this hour. First, Tim welcomes Phillies Fun & Games Director John Brazer to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies this season, as well as tomorrow's retirement of Jimmy Rollins, and what's in store for Citizen Bank Park patrons of all ages. Then, Tim welcomes Bible League International's Michael Woolworth to introduce and promote the upcoming shared campaign, Stand With Them: Bibles for the Persecuted Church. Later in the show, Tim has First Baptist Church of Kennett Square's Pastor Daniel Nicewonger and his wife, Nancy to discuss his new book, The Journey Conti...
2019-05-0448 min