As we enter the holiday season, we kick off a series of episodes focused on creatively mobilizing philanthropy. Three women, Claire Marr, Nancy Knight, and KC St. Louis share about why they’ve found participating in 100+ Tri-Cities Women Who Care to be meaningful. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find … Continue reading "Episode 12: 100+Tri-Cities Women Who Care-Guests, Claire Marr, Nancy Knight, and KC St. Louis"

Over the last decade the State of Tennessee has addressed a national challenge, staggering debt loads and equity gaps in accessing and succeeding in post high school education. A beneficiary of the program and current staff member, Ben Sterling, tnAchieves Senior Director of Content, shares how a program started in Knoxville grew into a state-wide … Continue reading "Episode 11: tnAchieves-Guest, Ben Sterling"

With election day upon us, Christian author, speaker, and peace and social-justice advocate Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove joins me to discuss faith and political engagement. In this episode, the second of a two part conversation, Jonathan shares about two New Monastic Intentional Christian Communities: the Rutba House, where he lives in Durham, NC, and the Simple Way … Continue reading "Episode 10: Poor People’s Campaign-Guest, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove"

As we close in on election day 2020, Christian author, speaker, and peace and social-justice advocate Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is my guest for an important conversation about the intersection of faith and political engagement. In this episode, part 1 of a 2 part discussion, Jonathan reflects on his roots in rural North Carolina, his Baptist upbringing … Continue reading "Episode 9: School for Conversion-Guest, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove"

Former Executive Director and current board member of Appalachian RC&D Council, Roy Settle, talks about his time with the organization as well as working with farmers as a USDA employee. We discuss connections between faith and spirituality and food production, stewardship, and sustainability. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find … Continue reading "Episode 8: Appalachian RC&D Council, Guest-Roy Settle"

How has Covid-19 impacted farmers and rural economic development in central Appalachia? Kathlyn Terry-Baker, Executive Director of Appalachian Sustainable Development, shares about the work of the southwest Virginia based non-profit and the perspectives of the growers and partners they work with. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram, … Continue reading "Episode 7: Appalachian Sustainable Development, Guest-Kathlyn Terry-Baker"

One of the biggest challenges facing marginalized people due to the Covid-19 pandemic is food insecurity due to loss of employment and increased social isolation. Longtime Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Rhonda Chafin, shared how her organization operates and is responding to the spike in requests for assistance. Subscribe to … Continue reading "Episode 6: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Guest-Rhonda Chafin"

In response to the murder of George Floyd, a group of young activists in Johnson City, TN have formed the New Generation Freedom Fighters. I speak with a co-founder and board member, Taquan Hankins, about the goals of the organization. We also discuss his personal life, background, education, and hopes for the future. Subscribe to … Continue reading "Episode 5: New Generation Freedom Fighters, Guest-Taquan Hankins"

An expansive dialogue with Chicago based pastor Terence Gadsden, also known as hip-hop DJ Rock On. We discuss racism and racial justice in the Church, urban Christian community development, youth and college ministry and other topics. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Unleash Generosity at www.unleashgenerosity.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Show Notes Terence on … Continue reading "Episode 4: North Park University & Lawndale Christian Community Church, Guest-Terence Gadsden"

Episode 3 features Leslie Salling, the Director of Resource Development for the United Way of Washington County, TN. We discuss systemic poverty through the lens of the ALICE report that shows how many residents are at risk of falling into poverty as well as other challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to the podcast … Continue reading "Episode 3: United Way of Washington County, Guest-Leslie Salling"