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Chase Phillips is one of the Elders at Village Church. He played football at the University of Tennessee and Carson Newman, but God had another call for Chase. This conversation is both real and vulnerable as Chase reveals his journey into faith in Christ and his humorous way he "tripped" into ministry. You'll listen to see how Chase's grandmother's "prayer closet" influenced him, a Christmas Eve service you will never forget, a hilarious story about former UT Football head coach Derrick Dooley, and Chase's huge heart for God and the Norwood Community. You will find yourself instantly connected to Chase as he challenges us to live "incarnationally" for Christ. You don't want to miss this episode!

On this month's episode, we have a conversation with Cheryl Ball, Executive Director of Community Schools. Most people have no idea what Community Schools do and their role in Knox County Schools, so we brought Cheryl in to explain that to us. Cheryl not only shares about the "nuts and bolts" of Community Schools, but she also shares her heart for the students and educational staff here in Knoxville, how the schools are doing during the pandemic, and how we can be present in our community. You don't want to miss this informative episode!

Just one month into 2021, and we are in need of some encouraging news. Listen as Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs gives us some much needed encouragement for the new year. Also, have you heard of Read City USA? In this episode of the DreamCast, Mayor Jacobs explains the reason behind his literacy initiative and his passion for all forms of education. Of course, we will ask some personal questions, like who was his favorite teacher or leader growing up, what is the Mayor's favorite Instant Pot recipe, and find out what passage from his favorite book still gets him choked up. Of course, we will end the DreamCast with the Mayor's heartfelt 'Dear Knox County' letter. You don't want to miss this episode!

The DreamCast is the podcast of the Knoxville Dream Center that highlights KDC partners who provide good food, authentic faith, and opportunities for a brighter future for those who need it most.In this episode, we interview a close friend to the KDC, John Thomas Oaks. John Thomas has produced multiple albums and musicals, and even lived in New York City and worked on Broadway for a season. John Thomas and his family travel the United States and perform in many different venues. Their heart is to see Jesus move in the hearts of men through their ministry. We explore the role of music in our Under the Bridge outreach and how it impacts the homeless community. Find out John Thomas' favorite story from Under the Bridge. Furthermore, we hear the impactful story on how a stranger and John Thomas moved a New York Starbucks crowd with the singing of an old hymn, and of course, John Thomas brings his harmonica and gives us some blues to remind us of who really is in charge. This episode will get you moving in your seat! Join us this week as you listen to the DreamCast!

The DreamCast is the podcast of the Knoxville Dream Center that highlights KDC partners who provide good food, authentic faith, and opportunities for a brighter future for those who need it most.In this episode, our conversation is close to home as we interview Founder and Director of the Knoxville Dream Center, Pastor Paul Harris. We will talk about what it means to have patience while waiting on God to see His plans unfold. Find out how the Knoxville Dream Center started and why we call it a "breach birth." We discover Paul's funniest ministry moment, what he means by "if you're not crying, you're not eating”, and where he sees the Knoxville Dream Center in 5 years. You will not want to miss this episode!

The DreamCast is the podcast of the Knoxville Dream Center that highlights KDC partners who provide good food, authentic faith, and opportunities for a brighter future for those who need it most.Since this is Hunger Action Month, Episode two features the Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, Elaine Streno. Elaine has been with Second Harvest for 27 years. To Elaine, this is not an occupation, but it is a calling. Listen as Elaine gives insightful details of what Second Harvest does, how COVID-19 has impacted the food insecure, and how we can uncover beauty in the middle of hardship. You will not want to miss this episode!