The Homeward Podcast Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:02 -0400 https://thehomewardpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Homeward Podcast yes ab691c87-6261-5ad5-9b2c-9c7dd7840f85 Knox Area Rescue Ministries episodic false This Podcast is brought to you by Knox Area Rescue Ministries.  Our mission is to illuminate the human stories behind homelessness, redefining what 'home' truly means through real voices, honest conversations, and education that fosters empathy, awareness, and action.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Knox Area Rescue Ministries https://storage.buzzsprout.com/px5ox2ltek7ds0a6wc2de3j0yebu?.jpg The Homeward Podcast https://thehomewardpodcast.buzzsprout.com Celia Lively Will Taylor Laura Lee Cochran Episode 24: 10 Lessons From Working In A Nonprofit Episode 24: 10 Lessons From Working In A Nonprofit
  • 1. Other duties as assigned can apply almost anywhere. Bonus: keep a clean trunk.
  • 2. People are worth the effort. 
  • 3. Your talent and passion can be a full-time job. 
  • 4. It is expensive to run a nonprofit. 
  • 5. So much of leadership is listening. 
  • 6. Serving a nonprofit isn't just for retired people with extra time. 
  • 7. You don't have to be good at everything, but surround yourself with a great time. 
  • 8. Age doesn't always define leadership or maturity. 
  • 9. Community is essential in our line of work, especially after you clock out. 
  • 10. Have FUN! 

    • Sticky Note: Make your own reflections list today. 

    Sponsor: KARM Stores - The Thrift Store With A Mission

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

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  • 1. Other duties as assigned can apply almost anywhere. Bonus: keep a clean trunk.
  • 2. People are worth the effort. 
  • 3. Your talent and passion can be a full-time job. 
  • 4. It is expensive to run a nonprofit. 
  • 5. So much of leadership is listening. 
  • 6. Serving a nonprofit isn't just for retired people with extra time. 
  • 7. You don't have to be good at everything, but surround yourself with a great time. 
  • 8. Age doesn't always define leadership or maturity. 
  • 9. Community is essential in our line of work, especially after you clock out. 
  • 10. Have FUN! 

    • Sticky Note: Make your own reflections list today. 

    Sponsor: KARM Stores - The Thrift Store With A Mission

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-19527800 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1384 1 24 full false     Episode 23: Facilities with Breck Ellison and Danita McCartney Episode 23: Facilities with Breck Ellison and Danita McCartney
  • Conversations on a Bench
  • KARM's Conversations on a Bench
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Our New Documentary 2026
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Do something kind for someone experiencing homelessness today! Donate financially, collect hygiene products, volunteer, etc.


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>
  • Conversations on a Bench
  • KARM's Conversations on a Bench
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Our New Documentary 2026
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Do something kind for someone experiencing homelessness today! Donate financially, collect hygiene products, volunteer, etc.


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-19465398 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1145 1 23 full false     Episode 22: Fatherhood in a Homeless Shelter Episode 22: Fatherhood in a Homeless Shelter
  • New Life
  • Mel Trotter Ministries
  • Psalm 102:8
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Our New Documentary 2026
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Just because someone doesn't have a bed doesn't mean they don't have dreams, a family, or a desire to see them fulfilled. God has bigger dreams for each person struggling with homelessness; they have the same desires you have and need somebody to foster those desires and bring them to Christ.

    Follow Us on Socials: 


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>
  • New Life
  • Mel Trotter Ministries
  • Psalm 102:8
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Our New Documentary 2026
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Just because someone doesn't have a bed doesn't mean they don't have dreams, a family, or a desire to see them fulfilled. God has bigger dreams for each person struggling with homelessness; they have the same desires you have and need somebody to foster those desires and bring them to Christ.

    Follow Us on Socials: 


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-19396019 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1764 1 22 full false     Episode 21: Metro Drug Coalition Episode 21: Metro Drug Coalition
  • Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) 
  • What is Prevention?
  • The Gateway
  • Gateway Coffee
  • Harm Reduction 
  • Romans 7:15-20
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Our New Documentary 2026
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Recovery is real; it's worth it. Walk through the forest knowing people will join you on your trail and help you out. Have the courage to say, "I'm lost; help me."

    Follow Us on Socials: 


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>
  • Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) 
  • What is Prevention?
  • The Gateway
  • Gateway Coffee
  • Harm Reduction 
  • Romans 7:15-20
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Our New Documentary 2026
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Recovery is real; it's worth it. Walk through the forest knowing people will join you on your trail and help you out. Have the courage to say, "I'm lost; help me."

    Follow Us on Socials: 


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-19321778 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2196 full false     Episode 20: Motherhood in a Homeless Shelter Episode 20: Motherhood in a Homeless Shelter
  • New Women and Children Campus
  • Homelessness Reports 2025
  • Our New Documentary
  • WBIR About New Women and Children Campus
  • Photos of Wing and Housing for Mothers
  • Amazon Wish List
  • Donate Items
  • Prayer Ministry
  • Volunteer
  • AfterCare
  • New Life
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Our New Documentary 2026
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Encourage mamas when you see them out. Especially those you see as struggling. You never know how much impact you might make through one word of kindness.

    Follow Us on Socials: 




    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>
  • New Women and Children Campus
  • Homelessness Reports 2025
  • Our New Documentary
  • WBIR About New Women and Children Campus
  • Photos of Wing and Housing for Mothers
  • Amazon Wish List
  • Donate Items
  • Prayer Ministry
  • Volunteer
  • AfterCare
  • New Life
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Our New Documentary 2026
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Encourage mamas when you see them out. Especially those you see as struggling. You never know how much impact you might make through one word of kindness.

    Follow Us on Socials: 




    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-19250108 Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2433 1 20 full false     Episode 19: Fact or Fiction with Todd Gilbert Episode 19: Fact or Fiction with Todd Gilbert
  • 2025 Annual Report
    • Go to page 11 to see the Financial Statements
  • CityGate
  • Covenant 
  • UT Medical
  • Better Business Bureau 
  • Charity Navigators 
  • ESFA: Education Skills Funding Agency
  • KARM Stores Locations
  • Summit Medical
  • 990 Form Explanation IRS
  • Toxic Charity Book
  • KARM Program Model Change
  • Andrew Church on New Program Model Change
  • VMC
  • Salvation Army
  • CAC
  •  Romans 5:8
  • Federal Loan Bank
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Homelessness is incredibly complicated. People do not fall into homelessness for any one reason, and to get them out won't happen for any one reason. There are many stigmas, so get involved.

    Follow Us on Socials: 




    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>
  • 2025 Annual Report
    • Go to page 11 to see the Financial Statements
  • CityGate
  • Covenant 
  • UT Medical
  • Better Business Bureau 
  • Charity Navigators 
  • ESFA: Education Skills Funding Agency
  • KARM Stores Locations
  • Summit Medical
  • 990 Form Explanation IRS
  • Toxic Charity Book
  • KARM Program Model Change
  • Andrew Church on New Program Model Change
  • VMC
  • Salvation Army
  • CAC
  •  Romans 5:8
  • Federal Loan Bank
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Homelessness is incredibly complicated. People do not fall into homelessness for any one reason, and to get them out won't happen for any one reason. There are many stigmas, so get involved.

    Follow Us on Socials: 




    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-19171503 Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2691 1 19 full false     Episode 18: Two CEOs with Perry Hines and Danita McCartney Episode 18: Two CEOs with Perry Hines and Danita McCartney
  • Wheeler Mission
  • Wheeler History
  • KARM 
  • Matthew 26:11
  • Homelessness on a National Level
  • Homelessness Trends 2025
  • KARM Garden
  • Prayer: EBED Cards
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • It's about Education. You have to know more about what is going on in the community and what homelessness is. It's too easy to sit in comfort to not know, but we need to know so we can be apart of the solution. Look at what rescue missions in your area are actually doing.
    • Homelessness can happen to anybody, we should understand that and recognize that.

    Follow Us on Socials: 




    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>
  • Wheeler Mission
  • Wheeler History
  • KARM 
  • Matthew 26:11
  • Homelessness on a National Level
  • Homelessness Trends 2025
  • KARM Garden
  • Prayer: EBED Cards
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • It's about Education. You have to know more about what is going on in the community and what homelessness is. It's too easy to sit in comfort to not know, but we need to know so we can be apart of the solution. Look at what rescue missions in your area are actually doing.
    • Homelessness can happen to anybody, we should understand that and recognize that.

    Follow Us on Socials: 




    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-19092217 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2344 1 18 full false     Episode 17: Good Neighbors with Carlos Whittaker Episode 17: Good Neighbors with Carlos Whittaker
  • Carlos Whittaker
  • Burn The Blueprint Book
  • How to Human Book
  • Ryan Dowd
  • Pantsuit Politics Podcast
  • I Think You're Wrong, but I'm Listening
  • Definition of Neighbor
  • Mr. Rogers
  • Acts 8
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Don't stand on issues, walk with people.

    Follow Us on Socials: 


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>
  • Carlos Whittaker
  • Burn The Blueprint Book
  • How to Human Book
  • Ryan Dowd
  • Pantsuit Politics Podcast
  • I Think You're Wrong, but I'm Listening
  • Definition of Neighbor
  • Mr. Rogers
  • Acts 8
  • CityGate DC Forum 2026
  • Emmy Award Winning Documentary
  • Take a Tour of KARM
  • Programs Overview at KARM
    • Click “What We Do” then click each program

    • Sticky Notes:

    • Don't stand on issues, walk with people.

    Follow Us on Socials: 


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-19022004 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1317 1 17 full false     Episode 16: Program Models + Proven Process with Andrew Church Episode 16: Program Models + Proven Process with Andrew Church Mentions:

    Sticky Notes:

    • We are creating a program model that is going to promote access to shelter, increase independency, and affirm people's dignity. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Mentions:

    Sticky Notes:

    • We are creating a program model that is going to promote access to shelter, increase independency, and affirm people's dignity. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 


    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18940922 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2317 1 16 full false     Episode 15: The Restoration Process Episode 15: The Restoration Process Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Watch our Emmy Award-winning documentary! There, you'll see John, a graduate from our New Life program, who we talked about in this episode!

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Watch our Emmy Award-winning documentary! There, you'll see John, a graduate from our New Life program, who we talked about in this episode!

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18863699 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1779 1 15 full false     Episode 14: Ask Us Anything! Episode 14: Ask Us Anything! A couple of weeks ago, we asked our social media followers to submit questions they had about KARM. In this episode, Celia sits down with KARM President & CEO, Danita McCartney, to answer all of those questions. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Knowledge is power. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     A couple of weeks ago, we asked our social media followers to submit questions they had about KARM. In this episode, Celia sits down with KARM President & CEO, Danita McCartney, to answer all of those questions. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Knowledge is power. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18784317 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2945 1 14 full false     Episode 13: Catering & Culinary Development Episode 13: Catering & Culinary Development We’re talking everyone’s favorite topic today: food! Celia sits down with Arisa and Chris from KARM’s Culinary Team and they chat about favorite foods, working in a commercial kitchen, culinary development, catering, and more. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Believe in your team. 
    • Faith over fear. God sees your potential, even when you don’t. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     We’re talking everyone’s favorite topic today: food! Celia sits down with Arisa and Chris from KARM’s Culinary Team and they chat about favorite foods, working in a commercial kitchen, culinary development, catering, and more. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Believe in your team. 
    • Faith over fear. God sees your potential, even when you don’t. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18618018 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1781 1 13 full false     Episode 12: We Can Do This! Episode 12: We Can Do This! No single agency by itself is going to solve homelessness. Collaboration is key. Celia is joined by Erin Read from the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability and they talk teamwork, warming centers, and housing. 

    Mentions: 

    *Note: this episode was recorded on January 16, 2026. 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Four words: We can do this!

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     No single agency by itself is going to solve homelessness. Collaboration is key. Celia is joined by Erin Read from the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability and they talk teamwork, warming centers, and housing. 

    Mentions: 

    *Note: this episode was recorded on January 16, 2026. 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Four words: We can do this!

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18540895 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2437 1 12 full false     Episode 11: Winter at a Homeless Shelter Episode 11: Winter at a Homeless Shelter Snow is great, but what happens to our neighbors experiencing homelessness? Listen as Celia & Andrew are talking about what winter is like in a homeless shelter. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Get involved!

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Snow is great, but what happens to our neighbors experiencing homelessness? Listen as Celia & Andrew are talking about what winter is like in a homeless shelter. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Get involved!

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18426417 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2226 1 11 full false     Episode 10: Homelessness on a National Level Episode 10: Homelessness on a National Level Come take a listen as Celia and Todd Gilbert, KARM's Chief Operations Officer, discuss the latest trends, policy changes, and issues relating to homelessness on a national level. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Homelessness is so much more complicated that we can ever imagine. Be kind, be gracious. 
    • Get to know organizations in your city. Get involved. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Come take a listen as Celia and Todd Gilbert, KARM's Chief Operations Officer, discuss the latest trends, policy changes, and issues relating to homelessness on a national level. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Homelessness is so much more complicated that we can ever imagine. Be kind, be gracious. 
    • Get to know organizations in your city. Get involved. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18426332 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 2654 1 10 full false     Episode 9: Health Services with Amanda Palmer and Stephanie Pardue Episode 9: Health Services with Amanda Palmer and Stephanie Pardue Celia sits down with two members of KARM’s Health Services Team, Stephanie Pardue and Amanda Palmer. They discuss health care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness, and how KARM teams up with other services to provide the best care we can. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Be part of the solution. 
    • “To the world, you may be one person. To one person, you may be the world.” Kindness could save someone’s life. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Celia sits down with two members of KARM’s Health Services Team, Stephanie Pardue and Amanda Palmer. They discuss health care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness, and how KARM teams up with other services to provide the best care we can. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Be part of the solution. 
    • “To the world, you may be one person. To one person, you may be the world.” Kindness could save someone’s life. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18139807 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1940 1 9 full false     Episode 8: Hope in Housing with Amos Dugger and Katie Hicks Episode 8: Hope in Housing with Amos Dugger and Katie Hicks Celia is joined by Amos Dugger and Katie Hicks from KARM’s Housing Navigation and Aftercare teams to discuss the roles they play in helping guests find housing, then walking with them as they move out of KARM. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Come volunteer at KARM! There’s tons of different ways you can get involved here. 
    • Get involved. Be a good neighbor. Be somebody's friend. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Celia is joined by Amos Dugger and Katie Hicks from KARM’s Housing Navigation and Aftercare teams to discuss the roles they play in helping guests find housing, then walking with them as they move out of KARM. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Come volunteer at KARM! There’s tons of different ways you can get involved here. 
    • Get involved. Be a good neighbor. Be somebody's friend. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18125383 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1361 1 8 full false     Episode 7: Guest Development with Jeremy Thornburg and Crystal Carringer Episode 7: Guest Development with Jeremy Thornburg and Crystal Carringer Celia is joined by Jeremy Thornburg and Crystal Carringer from KARM’s Guest Development team to discuss the roles they play in equipping our guests for future success. If you’re a local business and want to get involved in our guest development program, reach out today! 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Transformation takes time. It starts with saying “yes”. 
    • Relational ministry is the secret sauce. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Celia is joined by Jeremy Thornburg and Crystal Carringer from KARM’s Guest Development team to discuss the roles they play in equipping our guests for future success. If you’re a local business and want to get involved in our guest development program, reach out today! 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Transformation takes time. It starts with saying “yes”. 
    • Relational ministry is the secret sauce. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18107180 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1759 1 7 full false     Episode 6: Volunteering with Brady Denney and Mark Roberts Episode 6: Volunteering with Brady Denney and Mark Roberts Celia chats with Mark Roberts and Brady Denney from KARM’s Volunteer Department about volunteering, what it means to be a volunteer, and how you can get involved. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Take the first step. 
    • Ask questions. Take a tour. Get involved. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Celia chats with Mark Roberts and Brady Denney from KARM’s Volunteer Department about volunteering, what it means to be a volunteer, and how you can get involved. 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Take the first step. 
    • Ask questions. Take a tour. Get involved. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18107161 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1428 1 6 full false     Episode 5: KARM Stores with Cory Carmichael and Josh Lively Episode 5: KARM Stores with Cory Carmichael and Josh Lively Celia chats with Cory Carmichael and Josh Lively from KARM Stores. Listen to learn about the annual coat drive and how to become a Corners Of Your Field partner! 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes: 

    • KARM Stores genuinely wants to help the community. 
    • Learn KARM's story. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Celia chats with Cory Carmichael and Josh Lively from KARM Stores. Listen to learn about the annual coat drive and how to become a Corners Of Your Field partner! 

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes: 

    • KARM Stores genuinely wants to help the community. 
    • Learn KARM's story. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18106937 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1192 1 5 full false     Episode 4: Developing High Impact Community Partnerships with Morgan Hays Episode 4: Developing High Impact Community Partnerships with Morgan Hays Come take a listen to a fun conversation with KARM's Director of Women's Care Coordination, Morgan Hays, as she and Celia discuss our approach to developing effective community partnerships!  

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    Sticky Note:

    • We are in this together. There is peace and community built when we are a unified front. 

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    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Come take a listen to a fun conversation with KARM's Director of Women's Care Coordination, Morgan Hays, as she and Celia discuss our approach to developing effective community partnerships!  

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Note:

    • We are in this together. There is peace and community built when we are a unified front. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-18030298 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1158 1 4 full false     Episode 3: Full Circle Moments with Andrew Mosley Episode 3: Full Circle Moments with Andrew Mosley Come take a listen to a fantastic interview with Andrew Mosley. Andrew is a vital part of KARM's Guest Development Team and gives insights on his journey to where he is right now!  

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Note:

    • Hearing that someone believes you in matters. 

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    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Come take a listen to a fantastic interview with Andrew Mosley. Andrew is a vital part of KARM's Guest Development Team and gives insights on his journey to where he is right now!  

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Note:

    • Hearing that someone believes you in matters. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-17940138 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 687 1 3 full false     Episode 2: The Changing Face of Homelessness with Todd Gilbert and Andrew Church Episode 2: The Changing Face of Homelessness with Todd Gilbert and Andrew Church Come take a listen to KARM's Chief Operations Officer, Todd Gilbert, and KARM's Vice President of Programs, Andrew Church, as they discuss the latest trends that relate to homelessness and how we address it.  

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Seek information. Ask the "did you know" questions to learn what's happening in your community. 
    • Educate yourself, then get involved. 

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    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Come take a listen to KARM's Chief Operations Officer, Todd Gilbert, and KARM's Vice President of Programs, Andrew Church, as they discuss the latest trends that relate to homelessness and how we address it.  

    Mentions: 

    Sticky Notes:

    • Seek information. Ask the "did you know" questions to learn what's happening in your community. 
    • Educate yourself, then get involved. 

    Follow Us on Socials: 

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Knox Area Rescue Ministries Buzzsprout-17867879 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2298 1 2 full false     Episode 1: The Big Intro - Why Start a Podcast? Episode 1: The Big Intro - Why Start a Podcast? Come take a listen to the inaugural episode of The Homeward Podcast.  We'll give a complete breakdown of all things we hope to share and jump into.  We hope you will leave encouraged and challenged as we strive to impact the lives of the homeless.   

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

    ]]>     Come take a listen to the inaugural episode of The Homeward Podcast.  We'll give a complete breakdown of all things we hope to share and jump into.  We hope you will leave encouraged and challenged as we strive to impact the lives of the homeless.   

    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!

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