Words of the Wise Podcast
1) 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 B...Show More
2) 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 idy...Show More
3) 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 th...Show More
4) 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. Grow...Show More
5) 42: Larry Abed
In this episode, Larry Abed—mentor, teacher, and the heartbeat behind DePauw’s TV operations—shares his journey from growing up in Detroit to becoming a beloved professor and mentor to countless stude...Show More
6) 41: Cathie Miller
Cathie Miller, Lexie’s beloved godmother, has lived a life full of adventure, love, and unwavering faith. In this conversation, she shares stories from her childhood in a big family, lessons from 50 y...Show More
7) 40: 40: Cathy Campbell
In this spirit-filled episode of Words of the Wise, Cathy Campbell shares the journey behind the smile. Cathy's story is one of profound faith, quiet resilience, and radiant hope. She shares how the ...Show More
8) 39: Be a Good Homebody: Reflections on Six Years of Words & Wisdom
Lexie Manor reflects on the moment that started it all: recording her very first episode with her Great Grandpa Lux. Six years later, she revisits that porch conversation, the quote that stuck with he...Show More
9) 38: Mike & Suzanne Moore
10) 37: Ron Martin