In this episode, Chris Lepto tells us about his story and his passion for bearing the burdens of others. Chris is a registered nurse at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. We discuss the importance of being present with people, listening, and showing empathy.

The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them.

This episode is hosted by Charley Dever and produced by Brooks Coker with Freshly Squeezed Studios.

Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Fresh Grounds.

In this interview, Molly Barnhart tells her story and how hospitality has become an important part of her life. Molly works for Water Angel Ministries in downtown Knoxville to serve those experiencing homelessness in the city. We discuss loneliness, invitation, building community, and how God created us to need one another.

The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them.

This episode is hosted and produced by Charley Dever.

Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Fresh Grounds.

In this interview, we hear the story of Natasha Shorts. Natasha mentors college athletes at the University of Tennessee with the campus ministry, Athletes in Action. We discuss singleness, womanhood, race, and finding your worth in what God says about you. Natasha is a writer, a poet, and hosts a podcast called Noted by Natasha. 

The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them.

This episode is hosted and produced by Charley Dever.

Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Fresh Grounds.

In this interview, Brooks shares about his passion for music and creativity. We discuss creative collaboration and the importance of bringing people together. You can check out Brooks' newest project, All Signs Point North, on Spotify or Apple Music.

The Garden Project podcast is an initiative of Hope Knoxville (hopeknoxville.org) that exists to tell stories about people who are using their talents, passions, and profession to cultivate beauty, goodness, justice, and abundance in the world around them.

This episode is hosted and produced by Charley Dever.

Theme music is written and produced by Brooks Coker and Freshly Squeezed Studios.