The Lightwell Podcast

Wears Valley Ranch in East Tennessee is dedicated to providing a loving Christian community for children from difficult family backgrounds, offering them a residential home, education, and counseling. COO Brian McDonnell reveals the unique challenges and rewards of running such a ministry, emphasizing the powerful partnership with insurance advisors like Ben Johnson from Lightwell Insurance Advisors, who go far beyond prov...

Employee benefits play a critical role in helping ministry staff stay healthy, supported, and committed to their calling -- yet many ministries assume meaningful coverage is out of reach. Jestin Davis, Employee Benefits Director for Lightwell Insurance Advisors in Ohio, breaks down what makes a strong benefits package for ministries, no matter the size or budget. Jestin explains the three foundational pillars of ministry b...

The evolving landscape of insurance for churches and ministries invites a focus on what insurability means today and why proactive risk management is more crucial than ever. John Korsmo, President and Managing Partner of Lightwell Insurance Advisors in Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Dakotas, and Wyoming, joins Adam Clark to discuss the changing expectations of insurance companies, highlighting the importance of tangible actio...

Jason Rochester, Managing Partner and Agent for Lightwell Insurance Advisors in South Carolina, shares expert insights on the mystery and misconceptions surrounding insurance for ministries, emphasizing the importance of being proactive in protecting both current operations and long-term insurability.  He addresses factors that impact coverage eligibility, offers actionable strategies to reduce risk and liability, and high...

As ministries increasingly rely on digital systems to manage sensitive data, the risk of cybersecurity threats rises -- yet many are unprepared. Matt Cohee, Senior Manager of Network Infrastructure for Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, provides actionable guidance for ministry leaders, emphasizing the importance of identifying and protecting personally identifiable information (PII), establishing an incident response p...

Cybersecurity is increasingly vital for ministries as they face growing threats to their digital assets, including member data and financial information. Kevin Norton, Managing Partner for Lightwell Insurance Advisors in Arizona and Utah, offers practical steps ministries can take to assess their cyber liability, train staff and volunteers, protect online giving systems, and respond effectively to breaches. He also emphasi...

What are the unique challenges that Christian universities face in today's educational landscape? Partner/Producer Nate Spite and Senior Account Manager Jordan Dammeyer (both from Lightwell Insurance Advisors in Indiana) join host Adam Clark to provide important insights into how these institutions navigate Title IX complexities, risk management, the importance of aligning their insurance needs with their Christian values,...

Host Adam Clark sits down with Brendon Frankell, Senior Producer at Lightwell Insurance Advisors, to discuss the unique challenges and responsibilities of insuring K-12 Christian schools. Frankell shares insights on risk management, the importance of protecting ministries, and how insurance can provide peace of mind for educators and administrators. With a deep passion for serving the church, he also reflects on the inspir...

What is a lightwell? It’s an opening that allows light to reach places that would otherwise remain in the shadows. That’s exactly what The Lightwell Podcast aims to do: shine a light on the unique needs of ministries and organizations that uplift their communities.

Hosted by Adam Clark, this podcast is where inspiration meets information. Whether you’re looking for expert insights on risk management or stories from ministri...