Episodes
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56: Helping Others Win: The Story of Ted Baker
For more than 15 years, Ted Baker has helped entrepreneurs, dreamers, and business owners turn ideas into reality. As the Executive Director of the Innovation Connector, his fingerprints are on countless businesses and success stories across Indiana. But as you'll hear in this episode, Ted's…
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55: Keep Your Identity: Words of the Wise with Karen Delaney
In this special birthday release of Words of the Wise, Lexie sits down with Karen Delaney to reflect on a life shaped by faith, resilience, music, family, and the quiet strength of knowing who you are. Karen shares what it was like growing up on a farm in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where feeding…
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54: Love Lives On: Jenifer Foxworthy’s Journey Through Faith and Loss
In this hope-filled conversation, Jenifer Foxworthy shares how faith, family, and community have carried her through unimaginable loss—her husband, step daughter, brother, father, and most recently her son, James (“Foxy”). Recorded at the Fore Foxy Memorial golf outing, Jen reflects on raising…
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53: Seeing the Good: The Perspective of Steveann Devoe-Granger
In this heartfelt and joy-filled episode, Lexie sits down with Steveann Devoe-Granger — the mother of one of her greatest mentors and closest friends, Aunt Danielle. This episode is a birthday surprise for Danielle, airing on the day she and Lexie share their special day. Steveann reflects on her...
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52: Practicing Proverbs: JJ Lynch - Old Soul, Steady Faith
Happy Birthday, JJ Lynch! My cousin, JJ Lynch turns 18 the day this episode airs — and honestly, he’s one of the wisest “young adults” I know. He’s a coach’s kid and the oldest of six, which explains a lot about his servant heart. JJ’s an old soul who loves deep talks, random t-shirts, and…
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51: Larry Delaney: An Attitude of Gratitude
In this Words of the Wise episode, Lexie sits down with Larry Delaney, an 83-year-old lifelong Christian minister whose calling began at 15 watching a pastor pray over his stepfather in the hospital. Larry shares how early influences—radio sermons at his family’s Sunday table, jail visitation...
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50: Practicing Proverbs: Stella Anderson
In this kickoff to the Practicing Proverbs mini-series—rooted in Proverbs 3:6 and the broader Words of the Wise theme that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”—Lexie sits down with her childhood best friend, Stella Anderson, to talk about identity in Christ, getting married young…
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49: Ken LaRose: Faith, Family, and Football
Former Butler player, head coach, and longtime administrator Ken LaRose reflects on the three pillars that shaped his life: faith, family, and football. He shares tender memories of growing up in Cincinnati, the impact of his parents and siblings—especially his deaf brother Michael who taught him...
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48: J.T. Curtis: More Than Wins
Episode 48 of Words of the Wise features one of the most decorated and respected leaders in American high school sports and education: Coach J.T. Curtis. At 78 years old, J.T. is not only the winningest football coach in the nation with over 600 victories and 28 state championships, but also…
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47: Childlike Faith and the Father's Table
Hey friends! In this special solo episode (with some very sweet guest voices), I’m exploring what it really means to have childlike faith. We’ve all heard Jesus say to become like children, but recently, through study, conversations, and even music, I’ve started to see His words in a new way....
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46: Coach Bart: A Life of Consistency, Coaching, and Friendship
Episode 46 of Words of the Wise features longtime coach, mentor, and family friend, Coach Bob Bartolomeo—known to most as Coach Bart. From his childhood in Gary, Indiana, to his years as a player at Butler, and decades on the sidelines shaping college football programs, Coach Bart’s story is one…
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45: Marilyn Culler: Following Breadcrumbs & Living with Kindness
In Episode 45 of Words of the Wise, host Lexie Manor revisits a conversation with Marilyn Culler. Marilyn’s life story is one of unexpected turns, deep faith, and steady kindness. She recalls her idyllic childhood exploring the mountains and streams of eastern Pennsylvania, often saying: “Growing...
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44: Max Newlin: Faith, Family & Farmland
In Episode 44 of Words of the Wise, host Lexie Manor sits down with Max Newlin, an 84-year-old lifelong Plainfield, Indiana resident, farmer, husband, and man of deep faith. From a playful kiss on the playground in first grade to nearly 64 years of marriage, Max’s love story with his wife Beverly...
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43: Jesus First: Jon Manor's Legacy of Faith
In episode 43 of Words of the Wise, host Lexie Manor shares a deeply personal and faith-filled reflection of her grandpa, Jon Manor "Papa Jon," and the enduring spiritual legacy he left behind. Growing up in a broken home, once known as the small-town rebel, and later transformed by his faith in...
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42: Larry Abed
Larry Abed is more than a professor—he’s a life coach, mentor, and lifelong learner who believes in hard work and kindness above all. In this re-released conversation, we talk about: Larry’s childhood growing up in Detroit and the lessons it taught him. How sports and a strong work ethic helped…
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41: Cathie Miller
Childhood lessons from growing up in a family with seven kids and learning to embrace her differences. The advice her mother gave her: “Catie, there is nothing wrong with what you are, you’re the best.” Meeting her late husband, Steve, and their 50-year marriage. Raising four boys. Wisdom for...
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40: Cathy Campbell
Originally recorded in February 2024 as a private interview, this tender and hope-filled conversation with Cathy Campbell is now being shared publicly—thanks to her courageous “yes” and Lexie’s gentle encouragement. In this episode, Cathy shares: Her joyful outlook on life, even after seasons of...
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39: Be a Good Homebody: Reflections on Six Years of Words & Wisdom
In this special solo episode, Lexie takes listeners back to the very first Words of the Wise recording, an afternoon on the porch with her Great Grandpa Lux. Just three months after that interview, he passed away, but his voice, laughter, and wisdom live on. Lexie reflects on: What it means to…
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