White Fence Living

Justin Rush
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"White Fence Living: Real stories from New Albany, Ohio, hosted by a local dad, youth sports coach and community member. From community leaders to everyday voices, we share what makes 43054 tick—with a history sprinkle, no politics. Uncurated chats over the white fences."

  1. 5D AGO

    What Intentional Community Looks Like — Craig Mohre, NACF

    A community doesn’t “just happen” and New Albany is proof. We’re joined by Craig Mohre from the New Albany Community Foundation for a behind-the-scenes look at how local philanthropy, smart planning, and relentless collaboration turn big ideas into places people actually use. We start with what’s coming up around town, from school theatre at the McCoy to the New Albany Symphony featuring Renée Fleming, plus a civil discourse and debate night pairing James Carville with Reince Priebus and a mental health talk featuring Christian Slater. Then we get into the foundation story. Craig shares how he landed in New Albany, how the foundation grew from a plan on paper into a community catalyst, and why the first “swing” was a library. You’ll hear how raising $1 million helped unlock a Columbus Metropolitan Library branch, why David McCullough became such a powerful advocate, and how putting civic anchors in the town center creates the foot traffic and shared pride many suburbs never find. We also break down what the New Albany Community Foundation does today: twice-yearly community grants, more than 90 endowment funds, and over $25 million granted out to local nonprofits. Craig highlights programs many residents benefit from without realizing the foundation’s role, like Safety Town, author residencies in the schools, support for Healthy New Albany and the farmers market, and even a denim drive that turns old jeans into donations and recycled insulation. Finally, we look ahead to new priorities like environmental stewardship and what it takes to keep a growing city feeling connected. If you care about New Albany, Ohio, community grants, the arts, education, mental health, or sustainability, this one will give you practical insight and plenty of hope. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with one idea you want to see New Albany pursue next. Support the show

    51 min

  2. APR 1

    Fr. Dave & Fr. PC: The Church Of The Resurrection New Albany. Why Father PC Wants You Drinking Beer.

    A priest tells the parish to “drink beer” during Lent and somehow it turns into one of the clearest roadmaps for spiritual growth you will hear all year. We sit down with Father Dave and Father PC from Resurrection Parish in New Albany, Ohio, and start with the personal stuff: vocation stories, conversion moments, and what it’s like to serve families week after week as parish priests. Along the way we talk about what “Catholic” really means as the universal Church, and why reverence and belief matter when we approach the Eucharist. Then we get into the practical heart of Lent. Father PC breaks down his unforgettable “BEE R” framework: Bible, Eucharist, Empathy, and Reconciliation. We unpack why Scripture is spiritual medicine, why the Mass gives real strength for mission, how empathy becomes visible through works of mercy, and why confession is not humiliation but a homecoming. If you’ve ever wanted a simple Catholic Lenten plan you can actually keep after Easter, this lands. We also explore Holy Week traditions that shape a parish community: Stations of the Cross, youth-led Living Stations on Good Friday, the veneration of the cross, and the Easter Vigil that begins in darkness and ends in light. We even touch on parish growth, construction plans for a community center, and the fish fry as a surprisingly powerful way to build belonging. Subscribe for more local voices and deeper faith conversations, share this with a friend who needs a fresh start this Lent, and leave a review with the one part that challenged you most. Support the show

    1 hr

  3. MAR 25

    Bench Warnings And New Albany Desserts - Senior Basketball Players

    Five New Albany seniors walk into the White Fence Living Podcast with nerves, jokes, and the kind of honesty you only get after the season ends. We start with a legendary “three fouls in twenty seconds” moment, then pivot into what really defined their year: surviving rough patches, leaning on teammates, and learning how to play free while still staying disciplined when the stakes rise. We dig into Ohio high school basketball at its most demanding, including a regional final against a team known for full-court pressure and nonstop pace. The guys explain what preparation looks like day to day: walkthroughs, film study, scouting reports, and why a deep coaching staff can feel more like a college program than a typical high school bench. They also share how a loud gym and a student section right behind the bench can tilt momentum, plus the bench energy that turned into a real identity during the playoff run. Player development comes through in concrete terms. We talk AAU basketball, building a repeatable shooting routine, finding one elite skill to anchor your game, and staying patient when you are not where you want to be yet. One senior breaks down his decision to commit to the University of Toledo and what he looks for in a coaching staff, development plan, and winning culture. We also get real about senior pressure at New Albany, academics, and why stepping away from social media can be a competitive advantage for your focus. If you care about team culture, leadership, recruiting, or raising a young athlete, this conversation lands with plenty of laughs and a lot of usable takeaways. Subscribe, share this with a New Albany fan, and leave a review with your favorite part of the conversation. Support the show

    1 hr

  4. MAR 18

    New Albany Girls Basketball Seniors - Trash Talk And Country Roads

    Five seniors from New Albany girls basketball join me for a loose, funny, and surprisingly honest roundtable about what it takes to build a winning high school program. We start with the season arc: a 17-9 record, an OCC title and district championship, and a run that reaches the regional final. The ending stings, but the pride is real, especially when you hear how much growth happened behind the scenes. A big part of the story is culture change. The girls explain how a new head coach, higher accountability, and better day-to-day discipline shift the entire vibe. We talk about freshmen stepping into varsity roles, how injuries test depth, and why seniors deciding to lead instead of resent younger players can completely change a locker room. Then we get into the moments you actually remember: intense rivalry games, the pressure of overtime, and what it feels like to shoot in a venue like the Expo Center with weird lighting and unfamiliar sightlines. We also hit the fun stuff: team superlatives, practice trash talk, and pregame rituals like the Cupid Shuffle and singing Country Roads before tipoff. We wrap with shoutouts to parents, trainers, and physical therapists, plus what’s next for these seniors as they head to college for health sciences, accounting, kinesiology, nursing, and industrial engineering. If you enjoy New Albany sports, Ohio high school basketball, or leadership lessons that don’t sound cheesy, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a basketball fan, and leave a review, then tell me who I should bring on next. Support the show

    43 min

  5. MAR 11

    From Small-Town Streets To Signature Backyards: The Richardsons On Family, Sports, And Building Traditions Landscape

    Some towns shape you; some you help shape. Christy and John Richardson have done both in New Albany, Ohio—raising four kids through a blur of rec leagues and travel teams while transforming their family business, Traditions Landscape, from mowing routes into a boutique design-build shop known for thoughtful patios, pavilions, and lighting. We trade memories of two-lane roads and dairy stands, then tackle the puzzle of modern growth: how a community can expand without losing its small-town center. The heart of their craft is simple and rare—they listen first. Before a single line is drawn, John asks how a family wants to live outside: quiet coffee under a pavilion, firelit nights with friends, or a low-maintenance garden that still blooms. Then comes the part that saves projects: water. We dig into drainage, downspouts, grading, and the hidden work that keeps stone from settling and pergolas from leaning. Their 3D renderings turn options into clear choices, tightening estimates and giving clients a confident yes. It’s design that respects use, context, and the seasons. We also get candid about business tradeoffs. Rebranding meant swapping 80 weekly maintenance stops for one or two deep, detailed builds and trusting a hardscape partner who treats stone like sculpture. Scaling is tempting, but service comes first—returning calls, finishing clean, standing behind the work. Christy runs the unseen engine—accounting, HR, marketing—and has sharpened their presence online so neighbors can picture what’s possible in a single backyard season. Along the way, we celebrate the places that hold a town together: walks at Rocky Fork, Thursday hoops with friends, the bagel spot you only find once, and a regular table at Blue Agave. Kids head to track meets and college, former players text for advice, and the next project begins with a conversation on a chilly driveway that turns into summer evenings under warm light. If you care about community, craft, and building a business that grows without losing its soul, this one’s for you. Enjoyed the conversation? Follow, share with a neighbor, and leave a quick review so more locals can find the show. Support the show

    49 min

  6. FEB 4

    Lighting Up Lives With Intentional Giving

    What does real support look like when a cancer diagnosis hits the middle of ordinary life? We dive into the story behind the Karen Wellington Foundation and explore how “fun” becomes care: dinners that taste like freedom, concerts that shake off chemo fog, Disney pools where a mom laughs with her kids and forgets she’s bald for an afternoon. It’s not about escaping reality; it’s about restoring it, one intentional moment at a time. We talk through how the foundation flips the script on traditional aid by asking a simple question—what does fun look like to you?—and letting recipients lead. That opens space for hyper-personal gifts: a steakhouse night plus Adam Sandler tickets, front-row seats at a game, or no‑travel experiences that feel easy and joyful. You’ll hear how a podcast nomination turned into a full-circle moment, how a crew of exhausted installers found new energy to put holiday lights on a widowed dad’s home, and why anticipation itself is a powerful medicine for families. Along the way, we highlight partners and pathways that expand impact without adding friction: in‑kind hotel nights and miles, buy‑one‑give‑one music therapy, and grants that land with uncanny timing. A volleyball team reading a surprise nomination to their coach on Pink Day shows how communities can see and celebrate their own. We also share chapter stats, the renewed 2026 focus on “impact with intention,” and practical ways to nominate someone without bureaucracy or second-guessing their timeline. If this moved you, help us spread it. Nominate a woman living with breast cancer, offer in‑kind support, or share this episode with a friend who needs hope. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what joy would you send first? Support the show

    1h 5m

  7. 12/17/2025

    From Montreal Ice To New Albany Roots: Hockey, Family, And Real Estate

    One tangled mic cable led to a wide‑open conversation with Jean‑Luc Grand‑Pierre that hits harder than a blue line check. We go from Montreal’s big‑city pulse and Haitian family roots to the quiet advantages of Columbus and why New Albany’s 20‑minute radius just works when you’re juggling practices, school runs, and careers. Jean‑Luc traces his path from junior hockey at 16 to the NHL and then into real estate, showing how he built a second act by shadowing mentors, investing in relationships, and giving his reputation time to grow. The heart of the story is youth sports. We break down the real costs of hockey—ice time, gear, and the logistics few families see—and the programs that make it possible for more kids to try. His best coaching tip is disarmingly simple: start with skating, even figure skating, to build edges and balance before pucks and sticks. That approach keeps kids confident and curious. We also press on the culture of early specialization, elective surgeries for teens, and the myth that more is always better. Multi‑sport seasons build durable athletes and stronger minds, and they protect joy—an underrated competitive edge. We also zoom out to the modern game. The Eastern Conference is unusually tight, parity is real, and college hockey has become a premier route to the NHL. NIL isn’t the enemy; unmanaged expectations are. Jean‑Luc’s take on pressure—from missed kicks to viral moments—lands with empathy and experience. To cool down, we trade New Albany favorites, from Fox in the Snow to Rocky Fork’s trails, and use golf as a metaphor for the mind: on the range it’s even, under tournament stress it’s decided between the ears. If you care about hockey, parenting, or building what’s next, you’ll hear a practical playbook threaded through every story: learn your edges first, embrace mistakes, and keep the joy front and center. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. Support the show

    1h 23m

  8. 11/19/2025

    New Albany Then And Now: Sports, Growth, And Giving Back

    The heart of a hometown isn’t a map; it’s the people who keep its stories alive. Lauren joins us to chart New Albany’s journey from fields and single-campus days to a thriving, intentionally planned community where a preserved mill becomes a brewery, a new roundabout reroutes semis, and a Friday night crowd can still feel like family. Her path runs through athletics—cross country, basketball, track, high jump—and a Hall of Fame induction, but the real wins come from team chemistry, mentorship, and the way a student section can lift a program for years. We dig into the details that define place: Ely House tours, Maplewood Cemetery names, taco pizza after reunions, and the great debate over how to pronounce Bevelheimer. Lauren breaks down how youth sports look now—specialization, facilities that need to catch up, and the simple fix that a second track could bring. She’s honest about coaching culture shifts and the rising focus on mental health, especially for girls navigating pressure in an always-on world. Through it all, the one-campus model keeps New Albany feeling close, even as class sizes balloon. The conversation turns to service and why it matters. Real estate, for Lauren, is a vehicle to invest in neighbors, not a highlight reel of listings. She launched She Rises, a women-led gathering built on resilience and tangible giving, channeling funds to Buddy Up For Life and next year to children’s health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. It’s local, visible impact that honors loss with action, and it rests on a simple credo: service to others is the rent we pay for our room on earth. Come for the sports and small-town lore, stay for the blueprint on how to grow without losing your soul. Subscribe, share with a New Albany friend, and tell us: what tradition would you protect first? Support the show

    1h 41m
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"White Fence Living: Real stories from New Albany, Ohio, hosted by a local dad, youth sports coach and community member. From community leaders to everyday voices, we share what makes 43054 tick—with a history sprinkle, no politics. Uncurated chats over the white fences."

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  • Creator
    Justin Rush
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 White Fence Living
  • Show Website
    White Fence Living

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