A podcast celebrating the people building a great Henderson. Real stories from local leaders, creators, and community builders shaping our city’s future.
A $10,000 Miracle That Launched a Business FOR Henderson feat. Gabe & Raven Pirtle of Reign Fire Protection
What does it take to build a successful business from the ground up?
For Gabe and Raven Pirtle, the answer starts with faith, family, and a commitment to their hometown.
In this episode of the For Henderson Podcast, we sit down with the husband-and-wife team behind Reign Fire Protection, a locally owned fire protection company serving Henderson, Kentucky, and the surrounding region.
After years working in the fire protection industry, Gabe found himself at a crossroads. What happened next launched an unexpected entrepreneurial journey (including an incredible story involving a $10,000 check on their very first $900 job).
Just a year and a half later, Reign Fire Protection has grown from a single pickup truck and two unpaid founders into a thriving business with multiple employees, three trucks, and a growing customer base.
Gabe and Raven share the challenges of building a business together, the importance of integrity and reputation, and why they're committed to investing in the community that has invested in them.
From serving local businesses and nonprofits to creating opportunities for their employees, their story demonstrates what it means to be FOR Henderson.
Follow Reign: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573844723695
Contact: gabepirtle@reignfire.us
2 Oct 2026
What Henderson Gets Wrong About Homelessness feat. Kendall Dean of The Father Bradley Shelter
What does it take to go from experiencing homelessness to leading the shelter that helps women rebuild?
On this episode of The For Henderson Podcast, we sit down with Kendall Dean, executive director of the Father Bradley Shelter for Women and Children.
Kendall took the helm in January 2025, inheriting nearly 25 years of history. Since then, she's renovated the facility, added beds, and built a life skills curriculum around one goal: women should leave better than they arrived.
Kendall also shares her own story of arriving in Henderson for recovery at the WARM Center, finding mentors who saw something in her, and planting roots here by becoming a first-time homeowner. We talk about the hidden barriers to getting back on your feet, the need for affordable housing and accessible transportation in Henderson, and how you can volunteer, teach a class, and, of course, give your money to support the mission at Father Bradely Shelter.
Donate to Father Bradley: https://www.fatherbradleyshelter.com/donate
Contact Kendall: director@fatherbradleyshelter.com
Follow along: https://www.facebook.com/fatherbradleyshelter
25 Sept 2026
Building a Place for Henderson to Below feat. Kat McNeal of The Hoffman House
This week on the For Henderson Podcast, Josh sits down with Kat McNeal of The Hoffman House to talk about her vision for turning one of Henderson’s beautiful historic gathering spaces into more than just a traditional event venue.
Kat shares the personal journey that brought her here, from fostering and eventually adopting twins, to discovering how deeply hospitality, service, and bringing people together are woven into her life. She also shares what’s already happening at The Hoffman House, including pop-up markets featuring local small businesses, community events for Henderson educators, game nights, and plans for open hours and potentially a coworking-style space.
At the center of it all is a simple idea: love people well.
It’s a conversation about foster care, faith, entrepreneurship, hospitality, local business, and what can happen when someone uses what they’re uniquely wired to do to help build a stronger Henderson, Kentucky community.
Book Your Next Event: thehoffmanhousekentucky.com
Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/hoffmanhousevenue
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