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Ryan and Sarah Smith Interview, Part 2 of 2

Ryan and Sarah Smith Interview, Part 2 of 2

July 19, 2026

Ryan and Sarah Smith Interview, Part 2 of 2.

RYAN and SARAH SMITH from PULASKI COUNTY are Hoosier missionaries through Eight Days of Hope and focus their time and talent by building safe houses for the victims of sex trafficking. Ryan and Sarah talk candidly about every aspect of sex trafficking: statistics and trends, vulnerable populations, pornography in the church, traffickers and johns, and safe houses and partnership opportunities with Eight Days of Hope. It is postulated that Indiana is the crossroads of America; with these main arteries for national travel, it has also become the crossroads of human trafficking.This is an ugly topic, but Ryan and Sarah describe and model a path forward for everyone involved that can turn shame and hurt into redemption and salvation for those who put their hope and trust in Christ.  This enchanting couple have experience and wisdom well beyond their youthful years and emphasize that there are opportunities for every Hoosier to combat sex trafficking. This is a must watch interview for high school students, youth leaders and educators, parents, grandparents, community leaders, public servants, medical personnel, etc.–basically, everyone except young children.

Show Notes

Ryan and Sarah Smith’s First YCI Intervew

Eight Days of Hope website

Missionary page of Eight Days of Hope

Lighthouse Operators website

Facebook page for Lighthouse Operators

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Ryan and Sarah Smith Interview

Ryan and Sarah Smith Interview

July 9, 2026

Ryan and Sarah Smith, Interview

Ryan and Sarah Smith from Pulaski County are Hoosier missionaries. Their particular mission field is literally a hands-on approach to helping others and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ; Ryan and Sarah are single-family rebuilders for victims of natural disaster and builders of safe houses for victims of human trafficking. Their nonprofit organization is called Lighthouse Operators, and they are missionaries for a national nonprofit organization called Eight Days of Hope. This remarkable couple has done so much in just a few years. Their wisdom, compassion, and skill sets are amazing for their youthful ages. Ryan and Sarah have a lot of knowledge and many experiences to share. This is part 1 of 2 parts.

Show Notes

Eight Days of Hope website

Missionary page of Eight Days of Hope

Lighthouse Operators website

Facebook page for Lighthouse Operators

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Colonel Retired David Skalon Interview

Colonel Retired David Skalon Interview

June 11, 2026

Colonel Retired David Skalon Interview

Colonel Retired David Skalon is a lifelong Hoosier veteran who currently resides in Madison County but was raised in Pulaski County. To honor our veterans and forefathers for 250 years of America, it seems only fitting to interview a Hoosier veteran. Colonel Retired David Skalon has an accomplished biography. Colonel Retired David Skalon relates the events that led to his decision to enter military service; how he chose the Army; his roles in the service; the three large military operations that he served; life skills learned in the military; his proudest moments in the military; what he misses about military service life; advice to a young person considering military service; and what the 250th celebration of America means to him, a veteran. This is Part 1 of 2 Parts. In the near future, we will be releasing Part 2 which will cover information about military rank and the insignia on military uniforms.

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Jamie Reitenour, candidate for Secretary of State, Interview

Jamie Reitenour, candidate for Secretary of State, Interview

May 27, 2026

JAMIE REITENOUR, candidate for Secretary of State, Interview.

JAMIE REITENOUR, from Hamilton County, is a candidate for Secretary of State and is an everyday citizen who is making a difference across Indiana. Jamie is a wife, mother of five children, Christian, and former administrator and compliance manager at a national mortgage broker company. Jamie conveys her educational background and her career trajectory through corporate America, athletic director at a Christian school to revive the athletic program, and as worship leader in ministry.  Jamie dives into key topics and discusses the constitutional duties and responsibilities of Secretary of State, which are the four pillars of elections division (chief election officer), business division (includes trucking companies), automotive division, and securities division (mergers and acquisitions). Don’t miss this remarkable opportunity to learn about the office of the Secretary of State and about Jamie Reitenour’s vision for our state!

Show Notes:

Percentages of ballot counting at precinct level.

Percentages of ballot counting at precinct level.

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Joe Volk Interview for Indiana Senate, District 43

Joe Volk Interview for Indiana Senate, District 43

April 18, 2026

Joe Volk Interview for Indiana Senate, District 43

Joe Volk is a candidate for State Senate District 43 which includes all or part of the following counties: Dearborn, Ohio, Switzerland, Jennings, Scott, and Jefferson. Joe is a farmer, entrepreneur, Christian, father, grandfather, and retired farrier.  Jay conveys his entrepreneurial background, dives into key topics, and discusses these issues—reducing regulations for small businesses, term limits for legislators, transparency for the people, and INDOT oversight–to legislate as your state senator. Joe Volk discusses the 28 Principles of Liberty, sourced from Scripture, that he uses as a framework to contemplate modern-day problems. To learn more about Joe and to contact Joe, see the show notes. Joe is a man with a wealth of information and logic; you will benefit from this interview!

Show Notes:

Joe’s Facebook
Joe’s Website
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Jay Starkey Interview for State Senate, District 6

Jay Starkey Interview for State Senate, District 6

March 2, 2026

Jay Starkey Interview for State Senate, District 6

JAY STARKEY from Jasper County is a candidate for State Senate, District 6 (Jasper, Benton, Newton, Lake counties)! Jay tells us about his background and his career. Then, Jay talks about election integrity, medical freedom, parent-controlled education, sanctity of life, and second amendment. Jay prioritizes property tax reform, utilities affordability, and government discipline to legislate as a state senator. Hoosiers, to learn more about Jay Starkey and his path to candidacy for state senate, observe this remarkable interview!

Show Notes:

Jay’s previous interview with You Count Indiana.

Jay’s website
Facebook campaign
Facebook personal
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Ashley Grogg with Hoosiers for Medical Liberty Interview

Ashley Grogg with Hoosiers for Medical Liberty Interview

January 30, 2026

Ashley Grogg from Allen County is the founder of Hoosiers for Medical Liberty. Ashley Grogg is a wife and mother of 4 daughters and is a master’s-prepared registered nurse. Ashley’s background, the Hoosiers for Medical Liberty organization, several house and senate bills in the 2026 Indiana legislature, the Watchdogs group, political immunization, and political accountability in the May 2026 primary are the topics during our dialogue. Medical freedom is one of the principles of You Count, Indiana!, and you will want to watch this interview with Ashley Grogg to learn more about medical liberty!

Show Notes:

Hoosiers for Medical Liberty: Website, Facebook, X, Telegram

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Dr. Juanita Albright for State Senate, District 31, Interview

Dr. Juanita Albright for State Senate, District 31, Interview

January 8, 2026

Dr. Juanita Albright from Hamilton County is a candidate for State Senate, District 31. She is a daughter, wife, mother and a physician practicing in the field of Internal Medicine. Dr. Albright is also the President of the Board of Trustees for the Hamilton Southeastern Schools and was appointed to the Fishers Senior Center Committee. Dr. Albright tells us about her background and her family. Then, she responds to questions about security and transparency in our elections; medical freedom; parent-controlled education; the sanctity of life throughout the Lifespan, especially infants, elderly, and disabled; second amendment; and Hoosier Godly Resources. Hoosiers, Dr. Juanita Albright is a candidate for State Senate, District 31. Please give her a look!

Show Notes:

Dr. Juanita Albright’s Website
How to donate to Dr. Juanita Albright’s campaign
Dr. Juanita Albright’s Facebook
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Ken Davidson Interview about Conflict of Interest

Ken Davidson Interview about Conflict of Interest

January 3, 2026

Ken Davidson discusses Public Servants-Statutory Conflict of Interest using Indiana Code as a reference. Ken examines terms such a conflict of interest, public servant, pecuniary, recusal, exceptions, and dependents; describes disclosure requirements, Uniform Conflict Of Interest Disclosure Statement, Profiteering from Public Service, and Level 6 Felony; divulges the website, Gateway, for Hoosiers to research conflicts of interest of public servants for themselves; and the website, Indiana State Board of Accounts, to report possible conflicts of interest. This is a crucial interview to understand YOUR Public Servants’ responsibilities to disclose conflicts of interest and YOUR opportunity to report possible conflicts of interest! NOTE: This is an informational video only to talk about issues affecting Hoosiers and to learn more about our government agencies.

Show Notes:

Link to Ken Davidson’s interview about Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.
Link to Ken Davidson’s interview about Indiana State Board of Accounts, audits, and supplemental reports.
Link to Indiana Code about Public Servants – Statutory Conflict of Interest.
Indiana Gateway: Report Builder: Conflict of Interest Disclosure Uploads Report
Indiana State Board of Accounts Fraud Reporting Form
Indiana Office of Inspector General – Conflict of Interests: Decisions & Votes
Please share your local conflict story with Ken!  Ken Davidson’s email.
Connect with Ken Davidson on X.
Example of Conflict of Interest in Indiana with prosecution.
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Chaplain Pamela Russell Interview

Chaplain Pamela Russell Interview

December 25, 2025

Chaplain Pamela Russell Interview about her Faith-based Ministry

Pamela Russell from Marion County talks about her Christian service as a military wife, in prisons, in the community, and even at the Indiana statehouse! Serving with Public Servants’ Prayer, Pamela is the Women’s Chaplain at the Indiana Statehouse and has served there now for fifteen years. Pamela and her husband served in military chapels while her husband was active duty. Pamela was a chaplain to incarcerated women at the Howard County Jail and founded Almond Tree, the Biblical substance abuse counseling ministry. She also founded the Women’s Statehouse Day in Indiana. At the Community Bible Fellowship Church in Westfield, Pamela leads Iron 2 Iron Women’s Bible Study. She has authored 3 books: Beyond the Ballot; More Than Sobriety; and Addiction: A Family Affair. Chaplain Pamela Russell engages with all women from the incarcerated to the legislators. She is just as motivating as she is educational. Hoosier women (and men), you will leave this interview with renewed enthusiasm to serve the Lord!

Show Notes:

Public Servants’ Prayer website

Public Servants’ Prayer for Indiana on Facebook

Public Servants’ Prayer for Indiana on X

Public Servants’ Prayer quarterly newsletter, to subscribe

Pamela Russell

Pamela Russell’s books (Beyond the Ballot; More than Sobriety; Addiction: A Family Affair)

2026 PSP IN Statehouse Prayer Service

2026 PSP IN Statehouse Prayer Service

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Get Involved

Election Transparency

BringAmericaBack

There is a shift in thinking when ‘WE’ understand that we are “at all times” able to “alter, reform and/or abolish” our government. We are not demanding nor asking. We’re just doing it.

Independent Voter Validation & Verification  Now more than ever, Americans are questioning the trustworthiness of the system by which we cast and count our votes. How does this get better? Voters can take action. What can voters do? Let’s start by helping to improve the accuracy of our voter rolls.

Indiana First Audit   

Did your vote in the 2020 election count? Indiana First Audit (IFA) mission is to educate Patriots, enact strong legislation, fill PCC roles, enact a Full Forensic Audit, fight fraud, #DitchMachines #PaperOnly, and RENEW State Election Integrity. IFA is a Hoosier-run citizen organization.

Public Interest Legal Foundation  

is a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm dedicated to election integrity. The Foundation exists to assist states and others to aid the cause of election integrity and fight against lawlessness in American elections. The Foundation is located in Indianapolis.

True The Vote restore America’s confidence in our electoral process.

US Term Limits

Mission is to enact and defend term limits on elected offices at all levels of government via the ballot box, legislatures and the courts with an ultimate aim of enacting a congressional term limits amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Medical Freedom

Hoosiers For Medical Liberty seeks to promote the social welfare of Hoosiers through the education of citizens and lawmakers in the state of Indiana regarding bodily autonomy, medical liberty, and informed consent.  Our goal is to unite all individuals and groups working around Indiana who promote advocacy for the protection and strengthening of these fundamental rights for all Hoosiers.

Parent-Controlled Education

Indiana Association of Home Educators Action mission is protect Hoosier home education freedom and parental rights by influencing the legislative process.  

Indiana Association of Home Educators
IAHE has been serving Indiana home educators since 1983. 

Purple For Parents Indiana informs, advocates, and engages Hoosiers to protect children from harmful agendas saturating the education system. We believe the responsibility of teaching morals and values to children are the parents/caregivers and NOT a government institution.

Pro Life

Hoosiers for Life believes every individual has the right to live. They work to ensure Hoosier babies will have protection at conception.

Second Amendment

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Hoosier Godly Resources

Micah Beckwith is passionate about helping others unlock their God-given talents, and he enjoys sharing his deep understanding of American history with others.

General Issues

Community, government over-reach

Save-Indy mission is to protect our city and preserve a great place for our children to prosper in the future. By raising awareness and empowering other citizens to stand up, we aim to reverse the course of troubling trends plaguing the Hoosier state and our capitol city.

 

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