The Homeward Podcast
By: Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Language: en-us
Categories: Religion, Spirituality, Christianity, Business, Non-profit, Education
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.
Episodes
Episode 10: Homelessness on a National Level
Jan 08, 2026Come 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.
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Point in Time CountTodd’s third book – coming this spring! CityGate’s CEORyan Dowd De-Escalation TrainingCityGate DC ForumCityGate Issues and TrendsU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)HUD Continuum of Care (COC) ProgramNOFO Definition: Notice of Funding OpportunityFY2025 COC NOFONational Alliance to End Homelessness COC InformationFederal Funding ExplanationSupreme Court of the United States Grants Pass v. Johnson Knoxville Knox County Homeless CoalitionKnoxville HMIS DashboardT... Duration: 00:44:14Episode 9: Health Services with Amanda Palmer and Stephanie Pardue
Dec 25, 2025Celia 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.
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KARM’s Care CenterPartnership with Covenant Health Care & Trinity Health Foundation Learn more about Crisis InterventionSummit Medical Group Opens at KARMSummit Medical GroupKnox County Health DepartmentEpisode 4: Developing High Impact Community PartnershipsRemote Area Medical (RAM)West CarePeninsulaSamaritanLMUSouth CollegeUT DNPHomeCare ExpansionReferralsADLs – Activities of Daily LivingRAM Dental ClinicTake a Tour of KARMVolunteer at KARMSticky...
Duration: 00:32:20Episode 8: Hope in Housing with Amos Dugger and Katie Hicks
Dec 11, 2025Celia 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.
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Crossroads Resource CenterAftercareCHAMPKCDCRapid RehousingCare CenterKARM WorksNew LifeKARM Celebrates Largest Move Out in HistoryKARM’s Needs List4 S’s of Success:Stable Skilled Social Support SettledTwo Rivers ChurchCagle Terrace19 Eviction Preventions (so far in 2025!)Minvilla ManorFISH Hospitality PantriesSecond Harvest East TNEpisode 4 of The Homeward Podcast: High Impact Community PartnershipsTake a Tour of KARMVolunteer at KARM
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Duration: 00:22:41Episode 7: Guest Development with Jeremy Thornburg and Crystal Carringer
Nov 27, 2025Celia 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!
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Job TrainingSoft SkillsLaunchPointAbundant Life Kitchen: 10 weeksClean Start: 4 weeksHBI – Construction: 5 monthsAM Liftoff & Catechisms American Job CenterVocational RehabHumble HogSpaces in the CityAftercareTake a Tour of KARMVolunteer at KARMEmail Crystal: ccarringer@karm.orgEmail Jeremy: jthornburg@karm.orgSticky Notes:
Transformation takes time. It starts with saying “y... Duration: 00:29:19Episode 6: Volunteering with Brady Denney and Mark Roberts
Nov 13, 2025Celia 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.
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Take a Tour of KARMVolunteer at KARMChurch PartnersCorners of Your FieldEventsCorporate EngagementHealth Benefits of VolunteeringCommunity Benefits of VolunteeringThe Way ChurchVolunteer on ThanksgivingSticky Notes:
Take the first step. Ask questions. Take a tour. Get involved.Follow Us on Socials:
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Duration: 00:23:48Episode 5: KARM Stores with Cory Carmichael and Josh Lively
Oct 30, 2025Celia 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!
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Take a Tour of KARMTop Workplaces with USA TodayCoats for the ColdCollection is October 20-November 7Distribution is November 17-December 6Corners Of Your FieldFind a KARM Store Near YouSticky Notes:
KARM Stores genuinely wants to help the community. Learn KARM's story.Follow Us on Socials:
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Duration: 00:19:52Episode 4: Developing High Impact Community Partnerships with Morgan Hays
Oct 17, 2025Come 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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Take a Tour of KARMKARM's Care CoordinationFig TreeYouth Wins & CACMobile Mentor Volunteering at KARMGrow Free TNSticky Note:
We are in this together. There is peace and community built when we are a unified front.Follow Us on Socials:
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Duration: 00:19:18Episode 3: Full Circle Moments with Andrew Mosley
Oct 02, 2025Come 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!
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Take a Tour of KARMKARM's Guest DevelopmentKARM's LaunchPoint ProgramKARM's New Life ProgramVolunteering at KARMSticky Note:
Hearing that someone believes you in matters.Follow Us on Socials:
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Duration: 00:11:27Episode 2: The Changing Face of Homelessness with Todd Gilbert and Andrew Church
Sep 18, 2025Come 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.
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Take a Tour of KARMKARM's frequently asked questions and numbersKnoxville Knox County Homeless CoalitionKnoxville HMIS DashboardIsolation & LonelinessTrauma to Isolation CorrelationTrauma in the BrainKARM's Care CenterKARM's Guest DevelopmentKARM's AfterCareNIMBYismOffice of Housing StabilityTwo Rivers ChurchMemorial Service for the HomelessSticky Notes:
Seek information. Ask the "did you know" questions to learn what's happening in your community. Educate you... Duration: 00:38:18Episode 1: The Big Intro - Why Start a Podcast?
Sep 04, 2025Come 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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