Housing for Good
Housing for Good is brought to you by McPherson Housing Coalition, the HUD-designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for McPherson County, Kansas. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to addressing housing needs, the Coalition develops and supports affordable housing opportunities throughout the region. As part of that mission, Housing for Good provides a forum for conversations about housing, affordability, homelessness, and community development.
Hosted by Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore, Housing for Good features conversations with guests from across the housing sector, as well as individuals whose work is connected to creating thriving communities. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding housing and affordability, discuss factors that affect an individual's ability to obtain and maintain stable housing, and examine local, state, and national responses to one of our most fundamental human needs—housing.
Episodes
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
28 min
On this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn explore what happens when communities fail to address the need for affordable housing—and who pays the price. But it's not all bad news. They also highlight the positive steps being taken in McPherson County to make housing more accessible for everyone. It’s a conversation about the consequences of inaction and the power of community-led solutions.
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
30 min
In this episode of Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn chat with Brad Kohlman from Conrade Insurance Group about insurance — including coverage for homes, property, renters, and nonprofit organizations.
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
32 min
Chris and Karolyn interview Jon Black, pastor of McPherson’s own Countryside Covenant Church. This exciting episode covers faith, family, community, organizations, and how housing connects everything.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Jon Black
Producer: Joey Hammers
Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
31 min
Being a child in a family crisis can be overwhelming. Learn how Safe Families for Children helps families navigate their situation and ensure children remain in a safe and supportive environment, all while staying in close contact with their parent(s) on this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guests: Sherry Koehn, Melissa Buhlre
Producer: Joey Hammers
Jul 9, 2025
Jul 9, 2025
37 min
On this week's episode of Housing for Good, Becky Gray, Executive Director of Building Health Incorporated, joins Chris and Karolyn this week to discuss how her organization collaborates with various agencies—including government entities, nonprofits, businesses, and others—to improve the health and lives of residents in Southeast Kansas.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Becky Gray
Producer: Joey Hammers
Jul 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
29 min
Chris interviews guest Dr. Lara Vanderhoof on this week's Housing for Good. They revisit the topic of human trafficking (Episode 32) and discuss what community members can do if they suspect something is wrong.
Host: Chris Goodson
Guest: Lara Vanderhoof
Producer: Joey Hammers
Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
22 min
Marilyn Stanley from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation discusses the Kansas Gap Housing Loan Guarantee Program with Chris and Karolyn on this week's episode of Housing for Good.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Marilyn Stanley
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 22:40
Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
25 min
This week on Housing for Good, Chris and Karolyn visit with Marilyn Stanley from the Kansas Housing and Resources Corporation. They discuss the Kansas First-Time Home Buyers program. Marilyn explains the ins and outs of this wonderful program.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Marilyn Stanley
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 25:03
Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
39 min
This week on Housing for Good, we have a very special guest, Mr. Otis Odell, Housing & Mixed-Use Sector Leader at HED, an integrated architecture and engineering company. Chris and Karolyn interview Mr. Odell, discussing trauma-informed design for mixed-use housing, the intersection of architecture, psychology, and public health, and how to address social isolation through intentional community planning.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Otis Odell
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 39:14
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
28 min
This episode is Part II of Chris and Karolyn's interview with Donna Schenck-Hamlin, discussing community land trusts and the next steps involved in creating and organizing one.
Hosts: Chris Goodson, Karolyn Moore
Guest: Donna Schenck-Hamlin
Producer: Joey Hammers
Runtime: 28:28