Episode 11: tnAchieves-Guest, Ben Sterling
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 […]
Episode 10: Poor People’s Campaign-Guest, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
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 […]
Episode 9: School for Conversion-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 […]
Episode 8: Appalachian RC&D Council, Guest-Roy Settle
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 […]
Episode 7: Appalachian Sustainable Development, Guest-Kathlyn Terry-Baker
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, […]
Episode 6: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Guest-Rhonda Chafin
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 […]
Episode 5: New Generation Freedom Fighters, Guest-Taquan Hankins
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 […]
Episode 4: North Park University & Lawndale Christian Community Church, Guest-Terence Gadsden
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 […]
Episode 3: United Way of Washington County, Guest-Leslie Salling
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 […]
Episode 2: International Storytelling Center, Guest-Kiran Singh Sirah
Episode 2 features an interview with Kiran Singh Sirah, President of the International Storytelling Center located in Jonesborough, TN. Kiran discusses a number of topics including his own spirituality, the importance of investing in the arts and the humanities and the work of the Storytelling Center. Visit www.storytellingcenter.net to learn more about their work. To […]